Track By Tracks: Onryō - Exit Here (2026)

1. Exit Here:

This is probably the most Nu Metal-infused track on the album; we wanted to come out swinging and think it is a near-perfect introduction to Onryō UK. It’s bouncy, with slight progressive elements and a catchy chorus that changes its delivery each time. The song itself is about not being so quick to jump to conclusions, that sometimes the first thought that pops into our head, based on how we’ve been raised and our socioeconomic background, isn’t always the right conclusion. It can mean good people can develop some pretty intolerant views. The song encourages listeners to always do their research and carefully consider things before forming an opinion. We can also learn from our poor decisions and become better people.

2. Monochrome:

This was the first song James and John wrote together before Tom and Dave had even joined the band. A 3- minute progressive song that doesn’t repeat a single section. This track documents James’ on and off again relationship with depression. Overall, the song is positive, starting with looking at life as an image that has lost all colour, but through sheer willpower, drive and determination, we can bring colour back to the image. A lot of genre blending happens in this song with Metalcore, Nu Metal and Deathcore sections sprinkled throughout.

3. Soul Factory:

A song title born from when James used to play a little too much World of Warcraft. It took inspiration from the dungeon titled “The Forge of Souls”. The Forge contained soul grinders to use the spirits of the dead as an energy source. We brought this concept into something more relevant to the current day. Being part of a workforce where we struggle to make ends meet, while other individuals become obscenely wealthy off the back of other people’s hard work. The most galling fact about those obscenely wealthy is that they rarely acknowledge that their wealth is created by those that work for them.

4. Tongues of War:

Is the lowest-tuned song on the album and is once again a short progressive track. It’s also the only track on the album with throat singing. This track is based on a bullying experience James had when he was around ten, when who he thought at the time was his best friend enlisted the help of two older boys to try and force him to jump into a deep ditch full of brambles. In the end, he cried so much that they backed off, but it has meant James has been slow to trust ever since, and it has deeply impacted how he interacts with other people to this day.

5. In Ignorance:

Our most deathcore-influenced track is a song of support for the Trans community. A community that has seen increased attacks despite there being no tangible evidence for the claims made against them. We are strong believers that trans rights are human rights. And we think the best way of getting that across is by using a load of vocal layering!

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