Vanitas - The Great Unknown

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Vanitas openly speak about mental health on their new hard-hitting progressive metal track 'The Great Unknown'.

Fresh off the back of a headline performance on the EMP stage at Bloodstock Festival Vanitas have released their next single 'The Great Unknown'. The symphonic progressive metal act from the UK have become known for the way they take listeners on a journey with their unique "cinematic djent" sound. Complete with soaring vocals, technical guitars and the bands signature boss-battle orchestration 'The Great Unknown' is the exact kind of track you would expect from Vanitas but this one feels bigger than earlier pieces I have heard from the band. Seeming to combine metal elements new and old with their epic way of storytelling 'The Great Unknown' simultaneously acts crushing and heavy throughout the verses while also being brighter and melodic during the chorus. The whole track is powered by raw emotions and manages to act as a hopeful type piece especially with the whimsical outro. 'The Great Unknown' in my opinion sees Vanitas ramp their sound up a bit and is a huge addition to their already impressive discography.