Remove the Veil
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | January 2005 |
| Defunct | June 7, 2008 |
| Headquarters | Opelika , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
| Parent | Facedown Records |
Remove the Veil was a Christian metal group originating from Opelika, Alabama, established in January 2005. They were affiliated with Facedown Records. Their name was inspired by 2 Corinthians 3:14.
History
The band began as a five-member indie rock ensemble consisting of Hendrix, McCall, Hood, Coxwell, and vocalist Michael Sasser, releasing a five-track EP in 2005. Following Sasser's departure mid-2005 to join With Blood Comes Cleansing, Hendrix took over both vocal and guitar responsibilities.
In March 2007, they secured a deal with Facedown Records and launched their debut full-length album, Another Way Home, in October of the same year.
September 2007 saw the exit of original drummer Mark Coxwell and bassist Cliff McCall. Travis Hopkins entered as bassist but transitioned to guitar by January 2008, while Pat Hood shifted from guitar to bass. During tours in late 2007, the band relied on temporary drummers.
On May 23, 2008, Remove the Veil declared their disbandment, culminating in their final performance on June 7, 2008, at Summer Side Show 6 held in Columbus, Georgia.
Members
- Last lineup
- Mark Hendrix – vocals, guitar (2005–2008)
- Pat Hood – guitar (2005–2007), bass (2007–2008)
- Travis Hopkins – bass (2007), guitar (2008)
- Drew Lyons – drums (2008)
- Previous members
- Michael Sasser – vocals (2005)
- Mark Coxwell – drums (2005–2007)
- Cliff McCall – bass (2005–2007)
- Toby Rose – drums (2007–2008)
- Timeline
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Discography
- Extended Plays
- Remove the Veil (Self-released, 2006)
- Albums
- Another Way Home (Facedown Records, 2007)
Trivia
Vocalist Mark Hendrix chose the title Watauga for a song on Another Way Home due to its "dark, ominous tone," which alludes to both a prison and Native American roots. In Cherokee, Watauga translates to "the land beyond."