Have you ever watched someone repeatedly hurt others, refuse to take responsibility, and somehow convince themselves they’re the victim? HVNDS tackles that frustrating behaviour head-on with Earthquake, an explosive metalcore single that confronts dishonesty, guilt, and the consequences of refusing to acknowledge your mistakes.

Released alongside the band’s third album, Control, Earthquake combines crushing modern metalcore riffs with nu-metal grooves and industrial electronic influences. The result is an aggressive, adrenaline-pumping listening experience that perfectly complements the song’s confrontational lyrics.

The central message is particularly satisfying for anyone who has dealt with manipulation or betrayal. The lyrics describe someone whose dishonesty has become so habitual that facing the truth feels almost unbearable. References to mirrors and struggling to breathe create a disturbing picture of a person trapped by their own actions. And let’s be serious, we’ve ALL encountered someone who would rather invent another excuse than simply apologize! The earthquake metaphor is especially effective because it represents the moment when consequences finally become unavoidable. No amount of running, lying, or pretending can undo the damage once everything begins collapsing around you.