New single from My Broken Integrity

South-East London-based alternative metal act My Broken Integrity is led by frontman and songwriter Toshio Kirushima-Bailey. A project built on self-expression, critical thought and storytelling, it took nearly a decade of development before finally making its way into the public sphere. Drawing influence from artists like Killswitch Engage, DIR EN GREY, Slipknot, Bullet For My Valentine and coldrain, My Broken Integrity channels pure emotion into a sound that’s at once crushingly heavy and melodic.

Every track from the project is born from personal experience; bad decisions, heartbreak, rage, rebellion or even the gripping tales of non-fiction and fantasy. These moments fuel a sonic output defined by blistering riffs, relentless energy and vocals that shift from guttural growls to soaring, blissful melodies. It’s a sound that feels both chaotic and cathartic, a perfect reflection of the intense emotional journeys threaded throughout each song.

My Broken Integrity first stepped into the live music scene in February 2023, performing at an open mic night at The Dublin Castle in Camden Town. Just a few months later, in May, the band achieved a major milestone, headlining their first show at The Beehive in Bromley-by-Bow. The energy and passion behind their performances made an instant impact, hinting at a promising rise within the UK’s metal scene. However, after this initial breakthrough, the project fell into an extended hiatus, leaving fans wondering what would come next.

Now, My Broken Integrity returns with “Empty Walls,” a single that not only marks a new chapter but also carries a message that extends far beyond the music. Exploring themes of isolation, pain and mental health struggles, “Empty Walls” delivers a poignant and personal examination of the challenges faced by both the artist and many who share similar experiences.

Recorded at The Walrus Studio in Forest Hill, London, the track captures the band’s fusion of melancholic aesthetic and unrelenting intensity. Brought in by the twangs of guitar notes, the arrangement erupts with the charging beat of the drums and crunch of distorted guitars as Toshio’s commanding vocals ride above, delivery belted lines.

Developing with intricate lead guitar work and bursts of bright melodic writing, injecting memorable moments of anthemic hooks while the impact of the storming drums and guitars carries an invigorating energy. It’s a spectacular showcase of the band’s original sound and incredible performance talent, signalling an exciting return to sharing their thrilling musical vision with the world.

Listen to Empty Walls below