Chevelle – Vena Sera

Simply put, Vena Sera exemplifies the power that is Chevelle. This being their fourth full-length studio record, Chevelle comes out swinging with their most intense record to date.

The Tool influences are still very prominent, yet the overall feel is distinctly Chevelle. From the thick melodic backbone of “Antisaint” to the metalesque shreds on “The Fad,” Vena Sera is probably one of the heaviest records Chevelle has ever written. “Well Enough Alone” opens with a shrill abrasive scream, while “I Get It” is carried by thick bass licks.

Overall, this album is more intense and for a three piece, it sounds gigantic and complex. This reviewer hasn’t been able to stop listening to it since obtaining it. I give Vena Sera a 8.5 (out of 10).

Suggested Listening: “I Get It” and “Well Enough Alone”

By: Adam K. Zakroczymski, III – Senior Editor / Founder