VURTIST Confront Inner Demons With “FUCK THE DEPRESSION”


French masked modern metal/metalcore outfit VURTIST return with “FUCK THE DEPRESSION,” the second single from their upcoming album THE DARKNESS OF MY SOUL. Keeping their identities concealed behind their masked image, the band build their presence around an uncompromising name and a title that refuses to soften its message. The new single offers another glimpse into the forthcoming record, bringing VURTIST’s dark aesthetic and confrontational approach into focus as anticipation builds for the album.

“FUCK THE DEPRESSION” makes its point before the first note is even heard. The blunt title puts depression directly into the conversation, rejecting the need to dress difficult subjects in comfortable language. Mental health struggles can be difficult to express, and heavy music has long provided an outlet for confronting painful emotions through sound and direct statements. Without inventing a specific lyrical interpretation, VURTIST’s choice of title gives this release a clear identity within the world of THE DARKNESS OF MY SOUL.

As the second single from the upcoming album, “FUCK THE DEPRESSION” adds another piece to the picture VURTIST are building around THE DARKNESS OF MY SOUL. The French outfit combine their masked presentation with a modern metal/metalcore identity, keeping the focus on the music rather than the individuals behind the project. With the full album still to come, the single gives listeners another reason to follow the band and see what else lies ahead.

VURTIST refuse to hide behind comfortable words. “FUCK THE DEPRESSION” is the latest preview of THE DARKNESS OF MY SOUL, delivering a blunt statement from a masked French outfit carving out its own identity in modern metal. Turn it up, face the darkness, and stay tuned for the next chapter from VURTIST.

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