Lukas Magyar Issues Statement On Departure From Veil Of Maya, Teases New Joey Sturgis Collaboration

Following the public confirmation of his exit from Veil Of Maya, vocalist Lukas Magyar has shared an official statement addressing his departure from the band and outlining his plans moving forward.

In addition to continuing work on his solo project SIFYN, Magyar revealed that he is involved in an upcoming collaboration with renowned producer and engineer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men), with new material expected to surface in 2026.

Reflecting on his decade-long tenure with Veil Of Maya, Magyar described the decision to step away as both personal and creative in nature, while expressing gratitude for the experiences and relationships formed during his time with the band.

In his full statement, Magyar said:

“Yes, it is true that I have left Veil of Maya. First thing’s first, what an incredible decade long journey it has been. I am forever grateful for the opportunity and experience. In many ways, the last ten years have reshaped my life. There were several factors that led to me ultimately stepping away from VoM, and I had to make a decision that would allow me to move forward, both personally and creatively.

Over the last year, I’ve been focused on SIFYN, releasing music and rediscovering that spark in the studio. It’s been a real turning point for me, allowing me to reconnect with what drives me creatively and to approach music with a fresh perspective. Working on SIFYN has truly brought back a sense of excitement that I’d been missing.

I’m also thrilled to be a part of a new collaboration with Joey Sturgis that’s coming soon. It’s been an honor to work alongside industry veterans who helped shape so many influential artists within the Metal and Rock world. There’s a lot more on the way for 2026 that I’m excited to share with all of you.

I have nothing but love and respect for everyone who I’ve met and worked with along the way. I want to say thank you to the fans for their continued support, and to Veil of Maya and Sumerian Records for everything over the years.”

Veil Of Maya have not yet issued a separate statement regarding Magyar’s departure or announced a replacement vocalist.

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