Metal Anarchy

I was recently given the opportunity to interview The Veer Union’s Ryan Ramsdell about the band’s new album “Reinvention” (out February 20). You can check out that chat below.

METAL ANARCHY: First of all, what would you like to tell readers of this site about your new album “Reinvention”?

RAMSDELL: It’s an album we’re super proud of. We worked our absolute asses off on it, but the process was genuinely enjoyable. We pushed—really pushed—to reinvent ourselves, not by reinventing the wheel, but by heading into fresh territory. And honestly, at the moment, the heaviness just felt… inevitable.

METAL ANARCHY: What was the recording process like?

RAMSDELL: It was highly enjoyable. It was one of the most fun records we’ve ever made. Sure, there’s always a bump or two, but this one… stayed fun. We’d pushed harder than ever to evolve— and when we were actually done with the album, we sat back and said, “Wow, this was an amazing experience. We’ll always remember this.” And we hope that the fans love it as much as we do.

METAL ANARCHY: A press release noted that the record focuses on “transformation through adversity.” What inspired this theme?

RAMSDELL: Well, one thing we never stop doing in Veer Union is pushing—always trying to evolve, always keeping the needle moving forward. Every record has to shift a little, feel fresh. This time, we went as heavy as we could while still staying true to our roots. Not for labels, not for trends—just for us.

The last five years have been absolute chaos in the world, and the synergy of what we were feeling lined up perfectly with that anger, that frustration. The industry keeps changing shape, morphing fast—it’s an incredible time to be alive, honestly. We just kept walking through it. We’ve always loved heavy music. Always have. And on this one, it’s our heaviest yet.

But at our core, Veer Union is still about hope. That’s the one thing that never bends. Our whole message—the heartbeat of every song—is: life can knock you flat on your ass, but you get up. Adversity never quits trying, and neither do we. So even when the riff hits like concrete, underneath it all we’re saying one clear thing: you gotta try to beat it.

“Reinvention” is us trying to keep that needle moving toward growth as artists—reinventing ourselves through all the mess, staying heavy, staying honest, and never standing still.

METAL ANARCHY: You have already released a number of singles from the effort, “Caught In The Crossfire,” “Sunk Your Teeth In,” “Sea Of Fear,” etc. How have fans responded to the new material?

RAMSDELL: The response has been great! We’ve reached a bunch of new people, and our existing fans have been telling us how much they love the new music.

It’s impossible to keep everyone happy—and quite frankly, if everyone says they love it, you’re probably doing something wrong. Release a heavier record, and some will say, “We miss the old stuff.” Drop a lighter one or something closer to your last album, and they’ll go, “I wish it was heavier.”

As artists, all we can do is follow what feels right, what we truly believe in, and let the chips fall where they may.

Overall, the response to the singles has been awesome, and we’ll see what happens when the full record drops on February 20th.

METAL ANARCHY: One song I really dig is your latest single “Venom In My Veins.” What would you like to say about that track?

RAMSDELL: Well, thanks for the props. “Venom In My Veins” was one of the most fun we’ve ever had writing. It’s full-on rock—less metalcore, but still heavy as balls. The song is about that exact moment you open the door to someone and—surprise—they’re a snake. You let them in, so you have to own the bite. Now the venom’s in your veins. But instead of dying from it, you burn it up. You take the loss, the rage, and turn it into fuel. You make it forward motion. And yeah… it’s a straight-up fuck-you anthem.

METAL ANARCHY: What are some of your personal favorite songs from the record?

RAMSDELL: Ooff, that’s a tough one. For me, I’d say “Caught In The Crossfire,” “Dying Light” and “Sunk Your Teeth In.” “Dying Light” is probably the most original song on the record—kind of weird, not traditional at all. So yeah, that’s the one I’d shout out. I don’t know if the fans will agree, but we’ll find out when the record drops.

METAL ANARCHY: Do you have any tours planned in support of the album?

RAMSDELL: Yes, we will be announcing soon! We miss tour and very much look forward to getting back out there!

METAL ANARCHY: On another note, your debut album “Time To Break The Spell” is turning 20 this year. Are there any plans to celebrate the anniversary?

RAMSDELL: Well that’s a very good question. As of right now the answer is no but you never know!