Introduction
Welsh heavy hitters Virtue In Vain are a three-piece wrecking ball that blend energy, emotion and massive riffs into something you won’t forget! Fronted by Hywel Thomas, powered by the guitar work of Mason Williams and driven by the drums of Daniel Bryant.
The band are starting to carve quite the reputation across the UK due to their great live shows and honest song writing. They released EP “Nothing Is All I Am” recently which is the focus of todays review! Let us know what you think in the comments!
Standout Tracks : Between Reflections And Silence/ Echoes / Blood Eyes
Review
This EP wastes no time in setting its tone: tense, confrontational, and emotionally unhinged (in a good way). Split opens with a real “feel your heart beating” moment — creepy ambience and unsettling breathing that makes you know something is about to happen. That suspense becomes a powerful tool. When the growls and crushing instrumentation finally come in, they hit HARD. The cinematic sense of build and release becomes a defining trait across the record, balancing atmosphere with gut-punching brutality.
What immediately stands out is how MASSIVE the band sounds for just three people. Tracks like Blood Eyes feel like an assault on the senses, driven by savage riffs and relentless blast beats, before metamorphosing into a breakdown that radiates menace.
Even at their harshest, though, there’s clarity in the chaos — particularly on Echoes, where the vocals cut through, showing that brutality doesn’t mean sacrificing emotion or meaning. The drums shine here too, driving the breakneck pace without ever feeling forced.
Melody, while not playing a huge role across the board, is a shining light on Between Reflections and Silence. This track features the most emotive guitar work and, for me at least, the long-awaited clean vocals. The contrast makes the heavier moments hit even deeper. The use of white space before the chorus is devastatingly effective, while lines like “the voices lead my mind astray” land with real emotional weight.
Toward the end of the EP, experimentation creeps in, especially on The Wilt & I, where piano and electronic textures are woven in. While I don’t think they’re used quite enough, it suggests the band is already thinking about expanding their sound, which is really exciting.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this EP is visceral, emotionally charged, and hugely effective — blending ferocity with melody and menace with atmosphere. It lingers far beyond the 15 minutes it takes to play from start to finish. With a bit more clean vocals throughout and more of that experimentation, this band could really go places.
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