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SEATTLE, WA — Emerging from the rain-slicked streets of the Pacific Northwest, progressive metalcore outfit Oathbound has unleashed their most ambitious visual work to date with the premiere of the music video for their new song, “Insomniac.” Directed by Brandon Hartsock with CGI by Aryan Ratra, the video is a harrowing descent into the fragile psyche of a man losing his grip on reality due to chronic sleep deprivation.

The narrative expertly weaves modern metalcore intensity with the existential dread of Lovecraftian cosmic horror. The track serves as a visceral representation of anxiety-driven exhaustion, a theme the band members know intimately. This is the third music video taken from their full-length album Colors In Grey which was just released on March 6, 2026 via Eclipse Records.

“This video is deeply personal, born from our own battles with anxiety-driven insomnia,” says guitarist Taylor Harper. “We chose the Cthulhu mythos to represent that 3:00 AM dread—a cosmic, overwhelming weight that feels impossible to escape. We hope viewers struggling with their own ‘monsters’ feel seen. Filming on the Washington coast in December presented massive challenges. Between heavy flooding and hauling gear down steep trails, we battled unpredictable weather that swung from rain to blue skies. The highlight was watching Brandon and Brenton work waist-deep in frigid, sketchy surf. Brandon’s efficient workflow and quick thinking on set were fantastic, allowing us to capture the miserable, cold atmosphere essential for the video.”

This latest full-length from Oathbound, Colors In Grey, is exactly the kind of record the progressive metalcore scene needs right now. It’s a definitive statement that firmly entrenches the band in the upper echelon of the genre. More than a simple collection of songs, this is a rigorous, nine-track emotional excavation. The Seattle outfit has always possessed a gift for channeling raw human experience—confronting themes like trauma, addiction, and heartbreak head-on—but here they successfully forge those dark elements into a work of unexpected, profound catharsis. Released on March 6, 2026 via Eclipse Records, this album is an undeniable, critical pivot point for their career. The album’s thematic core lies in three defining pieces. “Searching for an Answer” is a brilliant, pointed piece of social commentary, diving headlong into the struggle for objective truth in a world rife with manipulation; the philosophical weight is palpable. This is followed by the technical force of “False Ideals,” which critiques herd mentality and blind faith with intricate, hard-hitting progressive arrangements. The emotional centerpiece arrives with “Insomniac.” This track strips away the armor, offering a raw, intimate portrayal of sleepless nights and racing thoughts, perfectly capturing the debilitating mental turmoil of unending exhaustion. These tracks alone prove Oathbound’s unique gift: blending weighty, universal themes with genuinely energetic compositions. The album was produced by Oathbound, and mixed/mastered by Aaron Chaprian (As I Lay Dying, Bleeding Through, Chimaira) at Iron Audio. Artwork for the album and singles was created by Aaron Varshay. Colors In Grey by Oathbound will be released on March 6, 2026 via Eclipse Records.

Listen to Colors In Grey on digital formats & get it on CD via Eclipse Records at this location.

About Oathbound:
Hailing from Seattle, WA, Oathbound channels the unfiltered emotion of the human condition into progressive metalcore. Exploring themes of heartbreak and trauma, the band aims to show that even in life’s darkest moments, there is a life still worth living.

Oathbound on Tour (get tickets here)
3/20 – Seattle, WA – Substation
3/21 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Hideaway
3/22 – Eureka, CA – Siren’s Song Tavern
3/23 – Albany, CA – Ivy Room
3/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Coyote Studios
3/26 – San Clemente, CA – Stuft Pizza
3/27 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pho Cao
3/28 – Reno, NV – Alturas
3/29 – Eugene, OR – John Henry’s

Oathbound lineup
CJ Brunke (vocals), Taylor Harper (guitar), Viktor Schultz (guitar), Steve Schwarz (bass), Travis Morlan (drums)