Seattle progressive metalcore heavyweights Oathbound have officially pulled back the curtain on the grueling reality of independent music with their cinematic new video for “Set Adrift,” a standout centerpiece from their freshly unleashed full-length album, Colors in Grey, available worldwide on CD and digital platforms via Eclipse Records.
Directed by Brandon Hartsock, the visual completely dismantles the worn-out cliches of rock-and-roll excess—trading non-stop parties and glamorous backstage backdrops for a sobering look at the true currency of modern touring: mental exhaustion, financial strain, and the quiet agony of isolation. This is the fourth music video taken from their full-length album Colors In Grey which was recently released on March 6, 2026 via Eclipse Records.
The music video masterfully maps this suffocating internal atmosphere onto the physical landscape of the open highway, a concept guitarist Taylor Harper notes was pulled directly from their reality: “Life on the road is a grind. It’s a lifestyle that isn’t suited for everyone nor can many relationships stand the test of long stretches without calls and extended time apart. Schedules are flipped, meals are communal at wherever the van happens to be whenever hunger strikes. It’s the ultimate dichotomy of life as a touring musician and what most deem normal. This video aims to show the difficulties in maintaining a grounded connection with those that we love, both on the road, and waiting for us back home.” Ultimately, for vocalist CJ Brunke, the video functions not as a fictional piece of performance art, but as an archive of the band’s collective sacrifices, serving as an honest reality check for audiences who only witness the high-energy, 30-minute sets from the crowd: “This video is deeply personal, born from real experiences that each of us have had during our time on the road. I think a lot of people have a very skewed view of what the reality of touring is. In large part, there’s no partying… It’s constant driving and grinding and carrying gear back and forth and making real connections with people night after night. It’s the best part of being in a band, but it’s also the hardest part of being in a band. It takes its toll mentally and financially, yet we keep driving – every single day and night toward the hope of living our dreams.” With “Set Adrift,” Oathbound proves that the heaviest thing about the modern metalcore scene isn’t the breakdowns—it’s the honesty.
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 was 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.
Oathbound on Tour (get tickets here)
6/18 – Eugene, OR – The Campbell Club
6/19 – Albany, OR – The 520
6/20 – Citrus Heights, CA – Smashed Live
6/21 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Humdinger Brewing
6/22 – Palm Dale, CA – Transplants Brewing
6/23 – Los Angeles, CA – The Escondite
6/25 – San Diego, CA – McGuffie’s Live
6/26 – Reno, NV – Club Underground
6/27 – Medford, OR – Rockafairy
6/28 – Portland, OR – Dantes
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 lineup
CJ Brunke (vocals), Taylor Harper (guitar), Viktor Schultz (guitar), Steve Schwarz (bass), Travis Morlan (drums)
