VCTMS release new single ‘devil’s // speak’ featuring Fox Lake

VCTMS return with a dark, aggressive nu-metal x metalcore track fueled by revenge and emotional exploitation. Blending crushing riffs with raw intensity, the song confronts betrayal head-on, cutting out every memory until the past is dead. Hell is still in other people and the devil speaks in absolutes. 

To top it all off, they have teamed up with fellow metalcore rising star, Nathan Johnson of Fox Lake, for a truly in-your-face track. Stay tuned for more new music and announcements from VCTMS in 2026.

Listen to the new track here.

The band shares more insight on their reinvigorated energy and collaboration on the new track, stating, 

“devil’s/speak is one of the most energetic songs of the release — blending hip-hop elements, groove metal, and a catchy one liner that is sure to get people moshing. It caters to what fans have always loved about VCTMS: Relatable lyrics, a killer guest feature, and aggressive riffs. Nathan Johnson’a performance on the track gives it that ‘all gas, no breaks’ attitude that really shines from beginning to the end. devil’s/speak is fun and an easily relatable song for those that are going through heartbreak and want to put that anger towards good use.”

VCTMS — hellbent on groovy, chaotic, blistering and depressive noise — carry the banner of Illinois’ noisy, frenzied and manic take on alternative metal solely on their capable shoulders, coupled with an unshakable work ethic and unwavering dedication to their sprawling fanbase. 

From their first release, through cross-country tours and leviathan collaborations with the likes of Spite‘s Darius Tehrani, Emmure‘s Frankie Palmeri, and Paleface Swiss’ Marc Zelli, VCTMS have an immense discography consisting of five full-length records: Sickness Vol. 1 through their most recent LP, Vol. V: The Hurt Collection and an EP. With each release, VCTMS sound becomes more and more refined, but also more whimsical and effervescent, incorporating splashes of hip-hop, darkwave, industrial, post-hardcore and more to create something that defies simple genre classification—but remains, at its core, the same rapidly-cycling, depressive and devastating brand of metalcore that screams Chicago with a raw throat and swollen lungs. With lyrical content that oscillates from harshly introspective to immolating and homicidal, the band is as relatable as they come—which lends considerably to their overwhelming popularity on the road, touring alongside acts like Crystal Lake, Paleface Swiss, 156/Silence, Veil Of Maya, Cane Hill and more—just within the last few years. The band only continues to grow with each release.

VCTMS are experienced, crushingly heavy, startlingly innovative and, above all else, work in a way many of their peers can hardly fathom, making them a stand-out band where not just metalcore—but rather all of heavy music—is concerned. Welcome to the bad luck crew. It’s bad luck season.