The Veils are a New Zealand band based in London, fronted by lead singer/songwriter Finn Andrews. The band's sound has been likened to a diverse range of artists including Jeff Buckley, The Birthday Party & The Smiths. Their live shows have become famed for their emotional intensity and Finn's often scarily possessed stage presence. They have a small but incredibly dedicated fanbase worldwide with fans often crossing continents to see their shows. Fan obsession with the band has at times been seriously fanatical, with three suicides in Japan allegedly caused by the splitting of the first incarnation of The Veils.March 5th 2004, Osaka Gazette Finn has cited these events as being part of the reason for his regular retreats back home to New Zealand to write and escape this increasing pressure.Ibid. History Andrews, who was born in London, started playing music in a folk club in Devonport, New Zealand.