Read our interview with Sofie Foster of Behind The Veil as she discusses their new EP Betrayed By Shadows, the band’s unique dual-vocal dynamic, and their rise within the Belgian metal scene.

Reuel

Hello Sofie! Congratulations on the release of your EP, “Betrayed By Shadows”. What’s the response been so far?

Sofie Foster

Hey! Thank you so much! Well we’ve had a bunch of good reactions to it, people are curious what’s next!

Reuel

I’m also curious! It’s a great EP. What were the inspirations behind the visual themes from “Betrayed By Shadows”?

Sofie Foster

I would like to thank Delphine for this part! She came up with the black and red theme, that we also use on stage when we dress up! She also designed everything you see on our EP, and our new merch. I love the darkness behind the design, a bit post-apocalyptic, but also a strain of hope, which matches our lyrics when you listen closely.

Reuel

Perfect. What, in your opinion, makes Behind The Veil stand out among other metal bands today?

Sofie Foster

We are a two-female-fronted metal band, you don’t see that a lot, especially here in Belgium. Our voices are also different, I sing in a clean hardrock voice and Delphine has those raw screams and grunts, but we are a great match! Also the rest of the band has different skills, for example our lead guitar player Pedro has a more bluesy sound. All together different but we make magic together!

Reuel

Your EP includes 5 killer songs. Which song seems to be the fan favorite so far? And are you surprised your fans preferred that song?

Sofie Foster

I think “Betrayed by shadows” is the favorite one, it’s also the first song that we dropped on streaming platforms as a single and also our first videoclip! We love it when fans sing along when we are on stage!

Reuel

In a universe where the sense of hearing and the sense of taste are mixed up together, what food or drink do you imagine Behind The Veil’s music would taste like?

Sofie Foster

As we are a mix of different sounds maybe a Mixed Grill plate? (LOL) different flavours but very tasty together haha!

Reuel

Well sounds delicious! Releasing music in 2026 involves so many musical and non-musical tasks, like marketing and social media. What has been your favorite and least favorite part of that process?

Sofie Foster

My favorite part (yet) is the recording of the EP in the studio! And the making of the videoclip, this was very new to me but something I want to do more in the future! My least favorite part.. hmmm.. difficult question because it has all been exciting to me haha, maybe the waiting and patience for everything to be released I guess 🙂

Reuel

What musicians can you credit as the ones who inspired you, personally, in your life or career as a musician?

Sofie Foster

Well I grew up around music all the time, but it wasn’t metal, more like UB40, Boy George, Michael Jackson and even the Backstreet Boys, didn’t see that coming right?! (LOL) but my taste in music has also grown in a wider taste! Now I’m inspired by a lot of female metal singers like Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Tatiana Shmayluk (Jinjer), Maria Brink (In This Moment) and Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox). My favorite singers are Jonathan Davis (Korn) and Rob Zombie!

Reuel

This is a huge palette to be inspired from! Great names. With your EP released, are there any plans for the near or far future you’d like to share with us?

Sofie Foster

After the summer we will bring out a new single! And we are already very busy making new material for a full album! So we are working very hard behind the veil, uhm scenes haha

Reuel

HAHA! What are your thoughts on how women are represented in music today, and what do you think can be done to promote more inclusivity and support for female musicians?

Sofie Foster

I think it’s crazy how the Metal world is growing, the female vocalists are in an uprise and standing strong! I’m proud to be a part of it! So I think it’s already going in the right direction! Maybe more female fronted metal festivals?

Reuel

That would indeed be great! Thank you for your time, Sofie! Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Sofie Foster

Thank you for making this interview happen, very interesting questions! Maybe we’ll talk again when the full album is out haha! Cheers!