DRAIN SEARCH FOR PEACE OF MIND IN NEW SINGLE “SCARED OF EVERYTHING AND NOTHING”
Santa Cruz hardcore juggernauts Drain have never been shy about channeling pure chaos, but their new single “Scared of Everything and Nothing” shows a different kind of vulnerability simmering beneath the surface. Known for their high-octane blend of thrash, hardcore, and punk spirit, the band takes a moment here to explore the weight of anxiety, fear, and the constant battle for peace of mind.
Musically, the track is still unmistakably Drain — fast, feral, and packed with grit — but there’s a layer of reflection woven into the frenzy. The riffs bite, the drums pound, and frontman Sammy Ciaramitaro’s vocals tear through the mix with raw urgency. Yet lyrically, “Scared of Everything and Nothing” leans into a duality: the feeling of being overwhelmed by life’s pressures, while at the same time being desensitized to the chaos of it all. It’s a tension anyone living in the modern world can recognize.
The title says it all — that restless state of mind where everything feels like a threat, but nothing hits directly enough to explain the unease. Drain translate that headspace into hardcore catharsis, reminding listeners that sometimes the loudest screams are also the most honest.
Coming off the momentum of their breakout Living Proof era, the single feels like both a continuation and an expansion of what Drain do best: music that’s as much about release as it is about rage. It’s a song built for the pit but written for the mind, asking big questions while delivering the crushing sound their fans live for.
The timing couldn’t be better — Drain is also set to storm the stage at Coachella this spring, bringing their high-energy live show to one of the world’s biggest festival audiences. For a band built on underground credibility and community, this marks a massive moment: proof that hardcore has a place on the biggest stages.
With “Scared of Everything and Nothing,” Drain shows they’re not just here to soundtrack mayhem; they’re here to put words to the inner battles we all fight. It’s heavy, it’s heartfelt, and it proves once again why they’re one of the most vital bands in hardcore right now.