New Music Release: Manifest – Villain

Birmingham-based metalcore band Manifest kick off 2025 with the release of their hard-hitting new single, “Villain”, available now on all major streaming platforms.

Blending modern metalcore with breakbeat and industrial elements, “Villain” brings a raw and aggressive sound shaped by the urban environment the band call home.

“The theme of the track symbolises coming to terms with being the villain in a perpetrator’s eyes as they are feigning innocence,” says vocalist Zero Leo.
“That’s fine — I’ll be the villain in your eyes,” they added, referring to one of the track’s defining lines.

Guitarist Scott Ravenhill explains how the band’s gritty rehearsal space in Birmingham inspired some of the track’s most aggressive tones.

“The rough urban environment helped to generate that energy. The drum and bass influence also came from the area — it’s in the air where we’re from.”

Guitarist Kane Shaw adds:

“Sirens can be heard briefly in the mix — it’s a subtle nod to the sounds of the city, tying into the theme of villainy.”

“Villain” is now streaming on platforms like Spotify, YouTube Music, iTunes, Deezer, and more.

About Manifest

Manifest are a high-energy metalcore outfit from Birmingham, UK. Known for their fierce sound and electrifying live shows, they’ve built a reputation for turning up the volume and igniting crowds with a sense of optimism and excitement— no matter how heavy the riffs get.