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A new bloody Vial video

Posted by Loren on October 29, 2025

A new bloody Vial video
photo by Katy Kelly

Vial has a new song, "Idle Hands," partnered with a horror-themed video just in time for Halloween -- a themed they've previously employed in other videos.

Per Tay, of the band:

“Iidle Hands" is a plea for affection; Limerence bottled up in a 2 and a half minute punky blast. Its desperate heartbeat is set to a driving rhythm, with a hook that grabs hold and doesn’t let go. I recorded the vocals for “Iidle Hands" in the studio with a completely broken heart, and I think that rawness and desperation really comes through in the final product. I was really inspired by Courtney Love’s saccharine vocals, especially on tracks such as “Violet”. This song has been stuck in my head for months.

The band released Burnout (Get Better Records) last year. The new single is on the band's own Trout Hole Records.

A new bloody Vial video
photo by Katy Kelly

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