Welsh heavyweights Virtue In Vain are stepping back into the light with their most engulfing work to date, a new EP titled ‘Nothing Is All I Am’ arriving on Friday, January 23rd. This record serves as the final chapter in a deeply personal trilogy that began with the exploration of lost identity on ‘For All You Know Is The Mask I Wore’ and the chaotic descent of ‘Dusk // Dawn’. The new material finds the band navigating the wreckage of a fractured mind and picking up the pieces with a raw honesty that feels both painful and necessary. To lead the charge, the band has unleashed a devastating new single called “Blood Eyes” which perfectly sets the tone for the emotional weight of the full project.
Musically, this is the most relentless the quartet has ever sounded as they lean into a barrage of burly riffs and jackhammer percussion. Vocalist Hywel delivers a full-frontal guttural performance that captures the unrelenting anger and pessimism woven into the lyrics. From the opening intensity of “Split” to the final echoes of “The Wit & I,” the EP functions as a cohesive journey through panic attacks and the torment of replaying one’s own failings. It is a massive sonic achievement that manages to be both technically impressive and deeply emotive at the same time.
There is a sense of genuine catharsis in how these tracks come together to tell a story of resilience amidst a mental storm. The band has spent years carving out a fierce reputation across the UK’s heavy music scene and this release confirms their status as thoughtful songwriters who aren’t afraid of the dark. By confronting the struggles of the human condition head-on, they have created a body of work that is absolutely captivating for anyone who likes their music with a lot of heart and a lot of volume. This is the sound of a band reaching their peak and finding strength in the most vulnerable places.
Track Listing:
- Split
- Blood Eyes
- Between Reflections & Silence
- Echoes
- The Wit & I