​Checkmate in Clover ​The Debut Concept Album from Pyramid Veiled — Releasing May 24, 2026 ​Where ancient roots meet the wire. The game begins in the shadow of the Ogham. ​Before the storm of war, there was the descent. Pyramid Veiled introduces the foundation of its "Wired Mythology" universe with the debut album, Checkmate in Clover. Born from the ashes of their former band, Silver Cypher, long-time collaborators Adam Apples and Michael McToast team up once again to deliver a deeply emotional, cinematic journey through grief, survival, and cyber-occult mystery. ​Founded and executive produced by Adam Apples, the album showcases his signature technical electric guitar work and intricate storytelling. Written and produced in close collaboration with co-songwriter and co-producer Michael McToast, who delivers sweeping melodic keyboards and heavy bass lines, this 7-track concept album is a masterclass in atmospheric rock. ​The album opens in a place of profound sadness, capturing the isolation of a soul lost within a cold, mechanical matrix. To find a way out, the narrative follows the spiritual and symbolic path of the Ogham Tree, decoding ancient mysteries hidden inside the digital lattice. ​Lineup & Credits: ​Adam Apples: Founder, Songwriter, Executive Producer, Electric Guitar ​Michael McToast: Co-Founder, Co-Songwriter, Co-Producer, Keyboards, Bass Guitar ​FFO: Melodic Hard Rock, Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock, and Deep Mythological Lore. ​"The roots are wired. The code is bleeding. Read the signs upon the bark."