Immerse yourself in a haunting tale of disillusionment and disconnection, where the pursuit of fame and fortune has led to a suffocating sense of emptiness, and the struggle to break free from the shackles of expectation and find one's true self has become a desperate cry for escape. 

This song, explores the theme of fame, destroying one's life when a celebrity is consumed by the pressures and emptiness of celebrity life. The lyrics delve into the feelings of disconnection, suffocation, and desperation that can come with losing one's identity in the spotlight. The song's atmosphere is dark and haunting, with a focus on powerful vocals and a mix of heavy and atmospheric instrumentation, reminiscent of Evanescence's style. The "veil" represents the mask or facade that the celebrity wears, hiding their true self beneath the surface.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
In the city of angels, where dreams are made to die
A canvas of faces, with eyes that pass me by
I'm chasing the spotlight, a fleeting work of art
But in the silence, I'm losing my heart 

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm suffocating under the weight of my name
A prisoner of fortune, with no one to claim
The emptiness is echoing, through every hollowed hall
I'm searching for a refuge, from the darkness that enthralls 

[Chorus]
Oh, I'm drowning beneath the veil, of a world that's not my own
A stranger in the mirror, with a face that's turned to stone
I'm searching for a way out, from the shadows that I've made
Beneath the veil, where the darkness is my shade 

[Verse 2]
I'm a slave to the rhythm, of a beat that's not my own
A puppet on the strings, of a master that I've never known
I'm hiding behind the mask, of a persona that I've made
But in the quiet moments, I'm screaming to break free from this charade 

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm suffocating under the weight of my name
A prisoner of fortune, with no one to claim
The emptiness is echoing, through every hollowed hall
I'm searching for a refuge, from the darkness that enthralls 

[Chorus]
Oh, I'm drowning beneath the veil, of a world that's not my own
A stranger in the mirror, with a face that's turned to stone
I'm searching for a way out, from the shadows that I've made
Beneath the veil, where the darkness is my shade 

[Bridge]
Maybe in the darkness, I'll find my way back home
Where the silence is my solace, and I am not alone
But until then, I'm trapped, in this endless, sleepless night
A ghost in the machine, with no escape in sight 

[Chorus]
Oh, I'm drowning beneath the veil, of a world that's not my own
A stranger in the mirror, with a face that's turned to stone
I'm searching for a way out, from the shadows that I've made
Beneath the veil, where the darkness is my shade


[Outro]
In the fading light, I'll find my way
Through the shadows that have held me at bay
I'll rise up from the darkness, and I'll be reborn
And maybe someday, I'll find my heart, and I'll be home

Beneath the Veil

Gravel In Your Lungs

Sarcophagus

The piece was presented as part of the "The Question of Trust" section in the Radio Programme "Trust FM" as part of the Kultur Symposium Weimar

Oh Gloria Inmasticable

The ritual unleashed it; now the presence lurks in every corner of her world... and her mind...

The Presence Lurks

Crystal castles-suffocation Vesanfresh remix

Female-driven rap built around slow 808s and tight hi-hats, with a tense urban vibe. Lyrics in English with Russian refrains highlight the struggle for air and the feeling of dependence; dramatic, with a pulsing energy and a beat you can nod to.

Intercepted Air

https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/putrid-sanctity

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions bring together two generations of Puerto Rican Death Metal who collide on the split release "Putrid Sanctity"!

First up on the chopping block is Necronemesis, who return to HPGD vomiting forth two blistering tracks of unforgiving Death Metal. Necronemesis present their most extreme material to date, following up on the 'Warfield Forever' EP released back in 2023.

Formed in 2022, Gangrenesia is a slamming brutal Death Metal band from Caguas Puerto Rico, and represents the island’s new wave of extreme underground brutality. Making their HPGD debut, Gangrenesia blend crushing slam riffs with the raw aggression of old school Death Metal, with a sound that is grotesque, relentless and straight to the point.

"Putrid Sanctity" delivers bone-snapping breakdowns, guttural vocals and fast-paced chaos for fans of Belphegor, Bodybox, Cannibal Corpse, Death, Dying Fetus, Immolation, Massacre, Mordax, Mortician, PeelingFlesh, Sanguisugabogg, Suffocation and Snuffed On Sight

Strangled By An Umbilical Cord

Black waves crash
Souls to smash

Inky deep
Secrets keep
Drowned screams
Nightmare dreams

Black ocean, endless night
Swallow whole, out of sight
Darkness reigns, below the foam
In your depths, we find our home

Sunken ships
Rotting lips
Siren's call
Shadows fall

Black ocean, endless night
Swallow whole, out of sight
Darkness reigns, below the foam
In your depths, we find our home

Black ocean, endless night
Swallow whole, out of sight
Darkness reigns, below the foam
In your depths, we find our home


Black Ocean

A symbolist descent into decadence and suffocation. Beauty becomes a burden, desire curdles into decay.

Velvet breathes… it clings to skin,  
A touch so soft it sinks within.  
Each thread a promise, dark and deep,  
Each fold a secret I can’t keep.  

Beneath the weight of velvet red,  
Desire feasts where angels bled.  
Perfume thick, it steals the air,  
A love too rich for flesh to bear.  

The weight of velvet pulls me down,  
Silken hands that make me drown.  
Beauty smothers, sweet and cruel,  
A dying breath, a velvet tomb.  

Lips of wine and eyes of stone,  
Pleasure turns the heart to bone.  
Each kiss heavier than before,  
Until I breathe — no more, no more.  

Soft as night,  
Dark as sin,  
The velvet takes —  
And pulls me in.  

The weight of velvet pulls me down,  
The beauty burns, I wear the crown.  
Beneath its touch, I fade, I swoon —  
My body lost, my breath consumed.  

[outro (Spoken whisper, fading into reverb)]  
Velvet sighs…  
And I am gone.

Beneath the Velvet Skin

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Currently going through my heavy industrial phase

80s nostalgic goth project that channels the darkest depths of melancholy and industrial grit. Named after the Sindarin word for “black waters”.

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here. Especially for some of the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW if you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or so I will probably unfollow. The same goes for when I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow me back within a week or so, I'll unfollow, because I'm at my limit of follows and I want to follow back everyone who follows me. Did not know that SoundCloud limits us to following only 2000. 😢

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VickStiX's Artist Manifesto
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I am the static between truth and noise.
A pulse that cracks the silence open.
When the world forgets its conscience,
I remind it — one beat, one lyric, one spark.

I don’t shout to divide; I sing to awaken.
I don’t chase fame; I chase clarity.
My art is not a weapon — it’s a flare in the dark.
A signal to every soul that still believes in better.

Let the trolls rage, let the cowards hide.
They can’t drown out a voice that’s tuned to truth.
I will paint their lies in sound and light
until justice has a melody again.

Because protest is not anger — it’s hope with a megaphone.
And I was born to be loud.

🎶 VickStiX — Truth. Rhythm. Revolution.












Experimental digital artist, composer, and sound designer, exploring my mind through sight and sound. I use Bitwig Studio as my DAW. As for synths, I pretty much solely use UVI Falcon and Omnisphere. I also use Infiltrator 2 a lot. It's my favorite multi-fx plugin.

New tracks tagged #suffocation