After more than three years in the making, SLANDER, Spiritbox, and Vastive have finally released their genre-blending single “Under My Skin,” out now via Gud Vibrations, the label founded by NGHTMRE and SLANDER.
A collision point between melodic bass, metal, and dubstep, “Under My Skin” captures the shared creative space between three artists known for pushing intensity in different directions. The track opens in restrained, emotional territory, led by acoustic guitar and the unmistakable vocal presence of Courtney LaPlante, before gradually erupting into a hybrid soundscape of distorted guitars, aggressive percussion, and cinematic electronic layering.
The result is a dynamic fusion that moves between vulnerability and catharsis. LaPlante’s performance anchors the track’s emotional core, while SLANDER’s melodic sensibilities guide its structure toward a festival-ready payoff. Vastive’s influence brings added weight and grit, shaping the drop sections into a heavier, more industrial-leaning force that bridges dubstep and metal in equal measure.
For SLANDER, the release continues a strong run on their Gud Vibrations imprint, following their recent collaboration “Free” with NGHTMRE, which has already accumulated millions of streams. Known for their ability to balance cinematic emotional build-ups with explosive bass-driven drops, the duo continues to refine their signature sound across both studio releases and their ongoing “Voyager” Tour, which includes major stops at venues such as Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Pacha Ibiza, and Echostage, alongside appearances at major festivals worldwide.
Spiritbox, the 3x Grammy-nominated Canadian progressive metal band, bring a distinct edge to the collaboration. Fronted by LaPlante, the band has become known for fusing metalcore, ambient textures, and experimental production into a modern heavy music identity that has earned international chart success and critical acclaim. Their contribution to “Under My Skin” further highlights their crossover potential in electronic-adjacent spaces without losing their core intensity.
For Vastive, the track represents another step in his growing reputation as one of the most forward-thinking voices in bass music’s heavier spectrum. With past collaborations alongside artists like Kayzo, Sullivan King, and Ray Volpe, his production style continues to blur the boundaries between dubstep and metal, adding raw kinetic energy to the final composition.
“Under My Skin” ultimately stands as a long-gestating collaboration that thrives on patience and precision, merging three distinct creative identities into a single, high-impact release built for both emotional weight and festival-scale impact.
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