Official: Your Cynical SanitySAVideo
The South African deathcore band’s new single was written by vocalist Myke Taylor and deals with suicidal despair. If it hits close to home, call SADAG on 0800 567 567.
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The story
Your Cynical Sanity have released the official video for “Empty”, a new single written entirely by vocalist Myke Taylor. The song is out on all major streaming platforms.
The band say the song is about the exhaustion of long mental anguish and of carrying other people’s pain until it becomes unbearable. The video deals directly with suicide.
The video was produced by Myke Taylor and Nasiphi Zwane, with Zwane filming, editing and grading it. Dolf Lombard mixed and mastered the audio. “Empty” follows Anhedonic, the band’s eight-track album released in December 2024.
Image: Your Cynical Sanity, Empty video (YouTube)
Our take
This is one of the heaviest things a South African band has put out this year, in subject as much as sound. It is honest, and it is hard to watch.
If you or someone you know is struggling, the SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline is free on 0800 567 567, 24 hours a day.
Bottom line
Watch it when you are in the right head space. Help is on 0800 567 567.
Release sheet
| Band | Your Cynical Sanity (South Africa) |
| Single | “Empty” |
| Written by | Myke Taylor |
| Video | Myke Taylor, Nasiphi Zwane |
| Mix and master | Dolf Lombard |
| Previous album | Anhedonic (2024) |
The original
Your Cynical Sanity | Empty (Official Music Video)
Released by Your Cynical Sanity on YouTube; band comments via AFRICA.ROCKS
