Arising Empire News: VENUES, Vicious Rain
VENUES release their new single 'Hollow Walls'
After the massive impact of 'Duality' — a single that marked a defining moment in the band’s recent chapter — German metalcore force VENUES now unveil their next strike: 'Hollow Walls.'
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/hVpLNP5MA8c
This isn’t just another release. 'Hollow Walls' picks up where 'Duality' left off. Visually and emotionally. The new music video acts as a direct sequel, continuing the narrative thread and expanding the atmosphere into darker territory. What began as tension now escalates into confrontation. The cracks in the surface are no longer subtle - they’re breaking wide open.
Sonically, VENUES lean further into contrast: fragile moments collide with explosive weight, cinematic tension meets razor-sharp heaviness. 'Hollow Walls' feels urgent, restless, and uncomfortably honest - like standing in a room that’s slowly collapsing while you’re still inside it.
If 'Duality' was the warning shot, 'Hollow Walls' is the fallout.
This isn’t a reset.
It’s the next chapter.
Catch the band live:
06.06. – Holtebüttel Rockt Festival
19.06. – Harleyville Festival
20.06. – Sommer am Kiez
05.07. – Burning Pants Festival
04.09. – Pell Mell Festival
Vicious Rain unveil the brand new single 'A Spotless Mind' from their upcoming album
Swiss metalcore powerhouse Vicious Rain aren’t slowing down — they’re sharpening the blade. With their brand new single 'A Spotless Mind', the band unveil another intense chapter of an album cycle that has already seen massive momentum.
Watch the visualizer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCyH_V_ftY0
Following the impact of 'IKIGAI,' 'Spitting Blood Again,' 'Silent Therapy,' and 'Trading Hearts,' Vicious Rain continue to prove that this era isn’t built on one strong track — it’s a statement of consistency and evolution.
'A Spotless Mind' dives deeper into the emotional weight that has defined this cycle so far, but it does so with a new level of urgency. Where previous singles balanced atmosphere and aggression, this one feels more immediate — sharp riffs, soaring tension, and a chorus that lingers long after the final breakdown fades. It’s heavy, but controlled. Emotional, but not fragile. The kind of track that doesn’t just hit — it stays.
All of this leads toward their upcoming full-length release, set to drop on 13th March. If the singles so far are any indication, Vicious Rain aren’t just releasing an album - they’re cementing their place as one of the most compelling forces in modern European metalcore.
'A Spotless Mind' is another reminder: this isn’t hype. It’s momentum.
Catch the band live:
13.03.26 - Release Show, Werkk Baden
Quelle: Hold Tight