the great unknown
Latest Single - released 28th October 2026
nobody:
Single - released 20th February 2026
“From the very first second, Nobody by Vanitas doesn’t introduce itself, it confronts you. The track erupts with blistering harsh vocals that feel immediate and uncompromising. There’s no atmospheric padding, no instrumental prelude to set the tone gently. Instead, it’s an explosive opening that feels intentional, almost symbolic. Knowing that the lyrics centre on the experience of being a woman in the music industry, that opening scream lands like a refusal to be silenced. It’s not just aggression, it’s assertion.”
-5/5 P&L Tunes
Featured on BBC Radio 1
journey to the sun:
EP - released 15th August 2025
Journey to the Sun is a high-intensity concept exploring the themes of adventure, hope, hardship and triumph- an epic tale, told through the medium of immersive storytelling across the soundscape,lyrics, art and music videos. Placing the listener as the protagonist of their own chronicle, Vanitas embark on a new journey and are inviting you to join them.
Your Demise & Solaire Featured on BBC Radio 1
“The band’s commitment to their artistic imagery has rightfully enticed a cultish following and for a band in their infancy their potential feels limitless. For those who are of a djent or tech metal persuasion but feel the genre takes itself a little too seriously, Vanitas are on the rise, bringing some much-needed colour and personality to the modern metal world.”
-8/10 Noizze UK
“Ambition realised. Vanitas’ rise has been nothing short of staggering to witness, and this exceptional new EP is the culmination of all their recent work, It is the perfect showcase of who they are and the perfect distillation of everything that makes them great.”
-10/10 Grave Noise Media
“Vanitas started strong and yet have grown with each subsequent release, expanding not only their horizons but those of their fans in the process. How they’ve managed to achieve something like this without taking a moment to rest on their laurels and admire their beautiful creations is as mind blowing as this record. Honestly, when you listen to “Journey to the Sun” from front to back, as it was intended, it speaks to the soul and is truly a heart warming experience not to be missed”
-9/10 Metal Noise
Chaos Theory:
EP - released 2nd August 2024
Vanitas’s sophomore EP ‘Chaos Theory’ represents a savage expression of rage and desperation; born from a time of turmoil and wearing its scars proudly.
"Chaos Theory is a magnum opus that transcends the boundaries of symphonic metal, pushing the genre into uncharted territory. Vanitas's masterful composition and technical proficiency shine through in every track, delivering a listening experience that is as immersive as it is awe-inspiring.”
-Black Fruit Apparel
“Birmingham purveyors of cinematic djent return with their sophomore release and it's just more, more than what they have done before, sweeping orchestral add a feeling of soundtracking, be it video games or fantasy films. There's massive swathes on E.D.G and the title track, the latter a bit more nuanced as they take a similar vein to Symphony X's sound on Paradise Lost. Vanitas return with a much heavier sound than they have had before this and it pays off well on their second release.”
-8/10 Musipedia of Metal
Vanitas (self-titled):
Debut EP - released 3rd June 2022
“Vanitas is a truly breath-taking debut EP, that manages to sound completely fresh thanks to the heavy use of orchestral soundscapes to create these moments of beauty and emotion across the 4 tracks. If you like Prog, Djent or JRPG soundtracks, this EP is a must-hear and Vanitas is a band you should keep a close eye on.”
-8/10 Rock N Load Magazine
“The quality of the musicianship is sublime, the riffs coming thick and fast, packed with groove drawn from djent roots , as the theatrical synths and strings make for a distinct counterpoint, Carry On especially is where Periphery meets Disney, it's written almost as a ballad but with progressive drumming sitting underneath those chunky riffs”
-8/10 Musipedia of Metal
SINGLES: 2023 - 2024
Wait & See
released 14th November 2024
Secrets
released 6th October 2023
Between Lune & Eden
released 1st September 2023
Eventum
released 19th May 2023
Official Vanitas Covers
115 (from COD Zombies)
released 25th October 2024
I’m Here (from Sonic Frontiers)
released 8th December 2023