Swiss metalcore act Vicious Rain release new single/video 'IKIGAI'

Photo Credit: Witzki Vision

Heavy new Swiss band Vicious Rain have unveiled their new single, 'IKIGAI', via Arising Empire. Following the success of their debut album There Is Beauty In Letting Go, Vicious Rain are opening a new chapter and deliver a powerful statement with the new single.

Watch the video (4pm BST premiere) here: https://youtu.be/fRdZe2lXpAE

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/viciousrain
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'IKIGAI' – the reason why life is worth living – explores the search for purpose, inner drive, and the courage to walk your own path despite doubts and obstacles. Vicious Rain combine raw emotion, soaring melodies, and crushing heaviness into a sound that feels even more direct and determined than ever before.

The single not only marks the beginning of a new era for the band but also highlights Vicious Rain’s musical and personal growth. A band ready to push boundaries and fearlessly pursue their vision.

Catch the band live:
06.06.25 CH - Metalmayhem Festival Aarau Kiff w/ Sylosis, Abbie Falls and Half Me
23.08.25 CZ - Rock For Your Shock Festival Headliner
20.09.25 CH - Garage 8 Olten 
22.11.25 DE - Corefest Stuttgart w/ Future Palace, Dead By April, Aviana and many more.

Formed in late 2022, Vicious Rain are an alternative metalcore band from Baden, Switzerland. The group combine intertwined singing/screaming vocals with anthemic singalongs, screaming melodic leads and crushing breakdowns, as they embrace everything from the heavy side of the genre all the way to the more intimate melodies. The band‘s spirit is marked by their shared belief in the importance of solidarity, and the role of the individual accomplishment of a common vision. Lyrically, the Swiss quintet wholeheartedly express their stance on personal matters, while highlighting their belief that self-reflection is the key to growth. 

Vicious Rain are:

David Häusermann | Vocals
Mauro Gugerli | Guitar & Vocals
Tristan Meier | Guitar
Loris De Notaristefano | Bass
Michael Teufelberger | Drums

Vicious Rain online:
https://www.instagram.com/viciousrainband
https://www.tiktok.com/@viciousrainband
https://www.facebook.com/viciousrainband
https://twitter.com/viciousrainband
https://viciousrain.com