Intimate and defiant are words that you wouldn’t expect to see next to each other to describe a song, but with The Hollow Veil‘s latest single, “Out of the Fire,” it certainly is possible. Influenced by the big names in rock such as Avenged Sevenfold and Incubus, this band based in Miami goes deeper into the realities faced by people and their toxic relationships. This relatable track is something you would enjoy with its powerful narrative of authentic experiences and its potent message of being empowered to break free.
“Out of the Fire” is definitely fiery, and yet the song has perfectly grabbed that hard balance between despair from everything that is going through and strength to push through out of it. It is a song that showcases the band’s solid and polished musicality, which amplifies the emotional quality that the song carries, making the track brooding and empowering at the same time. This type of duality in a piece is a rare find in the current music scene, thus reflecting the band’s high caliber in producing music that speaks directly to the listeners.
The Hollow Veil managed to perfectly fuse the elements of rock music into something fresh yet nostalgic for our ears. With the band’s influence shining through this track, the song has a heavy foundation toward pulsing basslines and drumlines, making it intense, and yet, the slow tempo and the clean production of the song made the whole piece sound deep and personal. The layer of guitar along with the clear vocals of the singer creates this great foundation that underscores the strong lyrical content of the song, highlighting all the struggles that the person has experienced and their strong will to get the hell out of that toxic grip.
Ultimately, Out of the Fire definitely goes to my personal “Fire🔥” playlist on Spotify. I like this song because of the power that it carries, as highlighted in its lyrics, and because of how polished its production is in general. It is well-written and well-structured, and the production quality is just top-notch! This sure is a strong follow-up after the successful release of their initial single, “Ashes of My Soul.” Both tracks serve as a teaser of their most anticipated album this 2025, “Echoes of the Abyss.” It’s something to look forward to! Don’t miss out! Follow the Hollow Veil on social media to get the freshest updates on their gigs and projects! Give Out of the Fire some love and stream it! It deserves your full attention—it is a must-listen!
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About the Author
Tine Quirino, also known as Kristine, is a writer (frustrated one), a dreamer (serial sleeper), an INFJ (also INTP/J), a (professional) fangirl, and a good listener (‘literally and figuratively,’ she states).
She is just here, lurking somewhere, enjoying all your music. Music of any kind is still music, after all.
