THE ARCHIVE OPENS
An invitation into the world of 1816.
Alistair Veil is an enigmatic contemporary composer whose musical world draws inspiration from Gothic Romanticism and the haunting atmosphere of 1816 — the Year Without a Summer.
Conceived as a fictional archive of forgotten compositions and mysterious fragments, the project brings together atmospheric storytelling, dark musical expression, and collaborations with international musicians.
This official Alistair Veil press kit provides biographical information, release details, recording credits, visual materials, and press contact information.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
“Some stories are written in ink. Others are preserved in silence.” — Alistair Veil
At the heart of Alistair Veil lies an artistic vision shaped by Gothic Romanticism, forgotten manuscripts, and the haunting legacy of 1816 — the Year Without a Summer.
Rather than following the conventions of a traditional musical project, Alistair Veil has constructed an elaborate fictional universe in which compositions emerge as fragments of a lost archive. Within this imagined history, the remnants of the Alateen estate, the Silent Order, and the mysterious events of 1816 provide the narrative foundations for a body of music suspended between memory and myth.
Yet beneath the archival imagery lies a contemporary musical undertaking, shaped through collaboration with accomplished international artists.
The project’s debut single, The Footprints in the Snow, was released on September 30, 2026, introducing the first chapter of the forthcoming chronicle What the Moon Brings.
The recording features the distinctive guitar work of Andy LaRocque, renowned for his longstanding association with King Diamond, alongside vocalist Tom Bedlam, guitarist, bassist and producer Seba Castillo, and drummer Marco Rovinelli.
Its visual identity is further enriched by original artwork from Luiz Rosa, while the official lyric video was created by Wiz.
Through music, visual symbolism, and carefully constructed storytelling, Alistair Veil invites listeners into a world where historical imagination and contemporary artistic expression converge.
The composer’s personal identity remains deliberately undisclosed, allowing the music and its fictional universe to occupy the foreground.
“The notes are but the frame; the canvas is the silence.” — Alistair Veil
THE FIRST TRANSMISSION
THE FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW
Chapter I — What the Moon Brings
Released on September 30, 2026, The Footprints in the Snow marks the first official musical manifestation of Alistair Veil.
Featuring the distinctive guitar work of Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), the composition introduces the opening chapter of the forthcoming chronicle What the Moon Brings.
The recording brings together an international ensemble of musicians, with production, mixing, and mastering by Seba Castillo.
Accompanied by original artwork from Luiz Rosa and an official lyric video created by Wiz, the release represents the first tangible expression of the Alistair Veil universe.
The single is available directly through Bandcamp.
LISTEN — OFFICIAL AUDIO RELEASE
Listen to The Footprints in the Snow on Bandcamp
WATCH — OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO
Watch Footprints in the Snow on YouTube
Original artwork by Luiz Rosa.
RECORDING CREDITS
THE FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW
Chapter I — What the Moon Brings
Artist: Alistair Veil
Release Date: September 30, 2026
ISRC: CZ-K73-26-0001
Written and Composed by: Alistair Veil
Vocals: Tom Bedlam
Guitars: Andy LaRocque, Seba Castillo
Bass: Seba Castillo
Drums: Marco Rovinelli
Produced, Mixed and Mastered by: Seba Castillo
Original Artwork: Luiz Rosa
Official Lyric Video: Wiz
Label / Production: 9 Productions
© 2026 9 Productions. All rights reserved.
PRESS MATERIALS
Official press materials for Alistair Veil are available upon request.
These include artist biographies, release information, recording credits, and selected visual assets.
For high-resolution artwork, official logos, interview requests, or additional information, please contact 9 Productions.
DOWNLOAD — OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE (PDF)
PRESS CONTACT
9 Productions
Email: info@9productions.com
Official Website: https://9productions.com/
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The archive remains open to those who seek its voice.