
VANITAS · Progressive metal
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VANITAS return with "The Great Unknown" after Bloodstock headline slot
The UK progressive metal band’s new single addresses mental health with orchestration, technical guitar work and soaring vocals.
UK progressive metal band Vanitas have released "The Great Unknown", their first single since the 2025 EP "Journey to the Sun". The track addresses mental health, comparison and the struggle to move forward. Vanitas performed at Bloodstock Festival in 2026, where they headlined the Emp Stage. Their sound combines djent, orchestral writing and cinematic video-game influences.

The UK progressive metal band’s new single addresses mental health with orchestration, technical guitar work and soaring vocals.