Vestige unleash emotional torrent with standalone single 'Envy' • GRIMM Gent

French modern metal act VESTIGE release a powerful new standalone single, “Envy”—a harrowing yet cathartic outcry shaped by the scars of childhood trauma. Following their acclaimed debut album Janis, this new track marks a bold rupture in the band’s creative path: not a continuation, but a reckoning.

“Envy” fuses post-metal atmospheres with an intense melodic edge, capturing the volatile space between fragility and fury. The song unfolds slowly and deliberately—clean, sorrowful passages give way to eruptive distortion, as shoegaze textures collide with razor-sharp riffing and pummeling drums.

Rooted in a deeply autobiographical moment, vocalist and songwriter Théodore Rondeau revisits a period of domestic abuse, confronting the psychological control and humiliation inflicted by a parental figure’s jealous partner. The lyrics shift between emotional exposure and defiance: “You never broke me / You tried,” he asserts, before pleading “Let me shine away from your controlling games.” In moments of stark vulnerability, the song becomes an act of naming and reclaiming: “Envy is always seen / It hides from your words.”

VESTIGE is set to debut at Hellfest 2025 in just under two weeks, one of Europe’s most iconic metal festivals. This performance marks a major milestone in their rise—and will include the live premiere of “Envy”, performed for the first time following today’s official release. For VESTIGE, the stage becomes an extension of the emotional weight carried in their music: immersive, intense, and unflinchingly honest.

Stream Envy here: https://orcd.co/vestigeenvy

VESTIGE’S debut album Janis was released September 6th, 2024 through Season of Mist.
Order & Stream Janis here: https://orcd.co/vestigejanis

Théodore Rondeau, the creative initiator behind VESTIGE, embarked on a journey of forming the band during a turbulent phase in his life. Emerged as a creative vessel for a complicated emotional journey, the band transcends the boundaries of individual therapy into a collaborative force that hopefully resonates with the feelings that may be all too common for the human experience.

With a profound connection to their craft, VESTIGE pour their souls into their debut album, infusing it with a captivating blend of melancholy, desperation, and catharsis. The music serves not only as an expression of their turmoil, but as a conduit for listeners to navigate the complexities of their own emotions. Through this process, VESTIGE becomes a project with the potential to connect with people on a profound level, forging a collective experience through the universal language of music.

The formation of VESTIGE’s lineup reads like a musical destiny unfolding: Pierre-André Krauzer on the bass, Quentin Regnault on drums, and Théodore on vocals and guitar. They first crossed paths during their tenure in Naraka, a band that shared stages with icons like Cradle of Filth and Alcest. This initial connection laid the groundwork for the formation of the band. Not long after, the addition of Thomas Petit on the second guitar solidified the lineup, bringing a sense of completeness to the ensemble. The band’s sonic identity now established; VESTIGE was ready to share this experience with the world.

The signing with Season of Mist brings the band’s first milestone, allowing VESTIGE to share their journey in the form of their debut album, Janis. Poised for release in late 2024, the album is a culmination of their collective efforts and a statement of the band’s arrival in the heavy music scene. Weaving through atmospheric shoegaze textures, melodic landscapes and intense, tormented moments that reflects the emotional spectrum of the human experience, the band established a foothold into the genre of modern metal.

Beyond the studio, VESTIGE is gearing up for a series of live performance in 2024, setting the stage for an introspective musical experience that brings raw and authentic energy. A cathartic release that pulls in the listener into the emotional depths the band has to bring.