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“We Are All But Nothing” by Garrow Hill arrives with perfect timing on Yorkshire Day. The duo—Stew King and PG Branton —have built a reputation for channeling classic heavy influences while pushing their own vision forward. This single reflects that balance: bleak in theme, powerful in execution, and crafted with remarkable precision.
From the very first riff, the track feels like it claws its way out of the shadows. King’s guitar growls with grit, creating an immediate sense of danger. His vocal delivery carries defiance and desperation, echoing the lyric “We are all but nothing,” which frames the song’s existential outlook. Branton’s drumming stands as more than a backbone—it reshapes the track as it moves, building tension before unleashing bursts of speed in the final act. His backing vocals add a ghostly texture that lingers in the background, giving the performance a haunting edge.
What makes the song striking is its structure. Rather than charging ahead recklessly, it evolves with intention. The verses move like slow-burning embers, while the chorus erupts with soaring energy. By the end, the tempo opens into a galloping rhythm that feels triumphant, almost cinematic. This closing surge transforms the song into an anthem rather than just a dirge.
Lyrically, the track sits within metal’s long-standing dialogue with mortality and futility, but Garrow Hill presents it with freshness. Their nods to Iron Maiden and Mastodon are clear, yet the result is not imitation. Instead, it captures something timely—a reflection of modern uncertainty dressed in the drama of heavy rock.
Ultimately, “We Are All But Nothing” succeeds in being both heavy and memorable. It is dark without excess, theatrical without pretension, and smartly constructed. For a duo, Garrow Hill creates an astonishing fullness of sound, and this release feels like a milestone that could carry them onto larger stages.
