Vanitas are a symphonic progressive metal band from the UK. Described once as "Periphery meets Disney" Vanitas combine their love of progressive metal, djent and symphony inspired by composers such as Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy) and Motoi Sakuraba (Dark Souls) and artists such as Protest The Hero, Dream Theater and Devin Townsend to create their unique 'cinematic djent' sound. Vanitas build an immersive fantasy-like world around their music, inspired by anime and gaming communities. Formed in 2022, the UK five-piece have wasted no time establishing themselves in the progressive metal scene with dynamic live performances supporting acts in the past such as Monuments, Voyager, Galactic Empire & Destrage and appearances at festivals such as Burn it Down Festival. In August 2025, Vanitas released their most ambitious EP yet: Journey To The Sun; a high-intensity concept exploring the themes of adventure, hope, hardship and triumph- Placing the listener as the protagonist of their own chronicle. “It’s an immersive listen where melodies that belong at PowerProg Festival coerce with chunky Techfest djent” - Musipedia of Metal. Highlighted as ‘One’s to watch’ by BBC Introducing, Vanitas return in 2026 with their anticipated single ‘Nobody’, a fierce feminine rage anthem that is brutally heavy and takes no prisoners.