Fast-rising UK metal act Hands of Attrition release video for new single ‘For You’
3rd March 2025UK technical metalcore outfit Hands of Attrition have unveiled a brand new single ‘For You’. Mixed and mastered by Justin Hill (SikTh), ‘For You’ is a deeply emotional yet powerful metal track that explores the torment of addiction, and the desperate need for external validation.
Stream ‘For You’ here: https://linktr.ee/handsofattritionThe band comment: “We poured everything into ‘For You’, a crushing track about addiction, regret, and the weight of our own choices. This song is raw, real, and brutally honest. “For You” is one of the most intense tracks we’ve written—drenched in emotion, driven by chaos, and fuelled by the battle between self-destruction and redemption, blaming your actions on the need for external validation.
“This song is a reflection of struggle and pain, wrapped in crushing riffs and haunting melodies. ‘For You’ is the sound of hitting rock bottom and questioning if there’s a way back. For you explores the idea that although one may be lost within addiction, the only way the protagonist can see a way out is if they fix themselves “for you”.
“‘For You’ is us at our most vulnerable and aggressive, a storm of emotion, pounding rhythms, and lyrics that cut deep into the fight against addiction and regret.
“We wrote ‘For You’ to capture the feeling of being lost in a cycle of self-destruction. It’s heavy, emotional, and brutally honest, one of the most intense songs we’ve ever created as a band. The outpour of emotions from the protagonist shows how hard it is to battle addiction.
“The track reveals the bittersweet truth; that one’s self-destruction stems from external validation and not self-preservation.”
‘For You’ is the third new single from the band since the release of their debut album, Colder Places (2020) following the tracks ‘Consecrate’ and ‘Shrouded in Silence’.
A relentless and deeply introspective journey, debut album Colder Places firmly established Hands of Attrition as an exciting new force in UK metal. With tracks like ‘Consumed’ and ‘Threadbare’, the album captures the darkness of trauma while offering a glimpse of resilience and hope.
Hailing from the birthplace of heavy metal, Birmingham, UK, Hands of Attrition are a force to be reckoned with. Their signature sound, dubbed “GrooveCore,” fuses bone-crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and powerful, emotive choruses that leave a lasting impact. Since their formation in 2018, the band has carved a path through the metal scene, delivering hard-hitting, thought-provoking music that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Hands of Attrition are a commanding presence on stage, delivering an unrelenting wall of sound that captivates and engages fans. With a tight, precise, and dynamic live performance, the band has solidified their reputation as a must-see act in the UK metal scene.
Catch the band live:
3 May – Castle & Falcon, Birmingham, UK
Handa Of Attrition are:
James Shaw – Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Anthony Austin-Smith – Lead Guitar
James Brunskill – Bass
Dale Harrison – Drums
