Masquerade is Vie Jester’s Ep Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
Vie Jester’s Masquerade doesn’t ease you in—it kicks down the door. Opening with Whatever, the EP immediately establishes a mood of intensity and grit.
Masquerade is Vie Jester’s Ep Out Now
The drumming is relentless, the guitars thick and distorted, and the melodies flirt with dissonance in a way that brings to mind the emotional weight of Alice in Chains—only with the gain turned up to eleven.
It’s a sonic gut punch that sets the tone for what’s to come.
Next up is The Outsider, which maintains momentum while dialing things inward. There’s a reflective core beneath the aggression, marked by syncopated rhythms and smart structural shifts. You can hear echoes of Staind and Incubus here, especially in how the band balances muscle with atmosphere. The guitar work remains tight and layered, while the vocals shift between brooding and confrontational.
Pardon Me leans further into that alt-rock lineage, but what stands out is the lyrical phrasing. The verses are rhythmically complex, almost conversational in delivery, which gives the song a unique energy. Vie Jester clearly isn’t interested in imitation—they take influence and reshape it into their own voice. There’s a balance between chaos and precision that feels earned, not forced.
Closing track Leaving Caladan is an unexpected detour—a cinematic, instrumental piece that feels vast and final. With no lyrics to guide the narrative, the band lets the music speak for itself. The result is something dystopian, tense, and strangely beautiful—like the soundtrack to a sci-fi epic where everything is on the line.
Masquerade is the kind of release that demands attention from start to finish. Heavy, intricate, and sonically rich, Vie Jester proves they’re not just another alt-metal outfit.
Masquerade is Vie Jester’s Ep Out Now!
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Vie Jester is a hard rock trio from Los Angeles known for their heavy riffs, melodic harmonies, and progressive grooves. Friends since childhood, the band has been playing together for years, earning a loyal following across Southern California and beyond. Drawing early inspiration from bands like Tool and Soundgarden, they’ve evolved into a distinctive force in modern rock. Their fifth E.P., Masquerade, marks their first all-covers release, reimagining songs by Godsmack, A Perfect Circle, Incubus, and Hans Zimmer’s Dune score. With a full-length debut album set for early next year and new singles dropping throughout the second half of this year, Vie Jester continues to merge musical ambition with meaningful themes—delivering a powerful, three-piece sound that pushes the boundaries of hard rock.
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