Faith In Vain confront the darkness on searing single, "Soul Tied"
Faith In Vain return swinging with Soul Tied, a towering single released on December 26th, 2025, that reaffirms the Midwestern band’s place among metal’s most emotionally driven forces. Clocking in at just over six minutes, the track doesn’t rush its message or its fury. Instead, it takes its time building a crushing atmosphere where pain, reflection, and resilience collide, delivering a listening experience that is downright cathartic!
At its heart, the song addresses battles that are too often endured in silence. Faith In Vain shine a light on the psychological toll of toxic relationships and mental health struggles, particularly those many men feel pressured to internalize. Rather than wallowing in despair, the band frames the narrative as a confrontation. The lyrics emphasize reclaiming identity, leaning into support, and finding strength through connection, offering reassurance that even when a support system feels absent, it can be built. It’s a message of quiet importance, delivered with unmistakable force.
Musically, the track is a masterclass in controlled aggression. Dark, impactful riffs anchor the song, while the rhythm section hits with relentless precision, creating a sense of weight that lingers long after each breakdown lands. The instrumentation balances sheer heaviness with careful pacing, allowing tension to simmer before erupting. This sense of dynamic control keeps the track engaging throughout its extended runtime, never once feeling indulgent or overstretched.
The vocals are where Soul Tied truly ignites. The screams are fierce and perfectly executed, carrying raw emotion and doing it just for the hell of it. There’s an intensity here that doesn’t feel performative. Even in its most brutal moments, the performance maintains a sense of purpose, channeling rage into something constructive and unifying.
Recorded at Rock Hill Sound in Detroit under the guidance of producer Adam Shepard, the song benefits from a crisp yet punishing mix that allows every element to breathe. The collaborative chemistry between Tommy Milanovich, Ryan Gonzales, Anthony Szatek, and Michael “Ginger Thall” Hertzner is evident, the track coming together with a cohesion that suggests both trust and shared vision. Nothing feels accidental; every shift in tempo and texture serves the emotional arc.
Since forming in 2016, Faith In Vain have steadily carved a distinctive niche in modern metalcore, blending melodic intensity with deathcore weight and nu-metal grit. Soul Tied stands as one of their most powerful statements yet. If you’re not listening to this at max volume, you’re not doing it correct!
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