Aria van Weye 
Visual Kei rising stars BLACK GROW BERRY return with their latest single “ANIMUS,” a heavy, emotionally driven track that blends explosive metal energy with gothic elegance. With each release, this band continues to carve out their own distinct identity in the modern VK landscape—and “ANIMUS” is their most intense and refined offering yet.
The track opens with a haunting atmosphere that quickly transforms into an onslaught of fierce guitars, thunderous drumming, and urgent vocals. There’s a calculated madness in the arrangement—full of tempo shifts, brutal breakdowns, and moments of still, cinematic beauty. It’s the kind of song that pulls you into its world and refuses to let go.
BLACK GROW BERRY continue to push the genre’s boundaries by seamlessly fusing Visual Kei theatrics with metalcore precision and emotional lyricism. The vocal performance is a standout here—raw and unrelenting one moment, fragile and aching the next. It’s a sonic representation of inner duality, and it’s masterfully executed.
Lyrically, “ANIMUS” speaks to the soul’s fight to remain authentic in a world of pressure and conformity. The title itself—Latin for “spirit” or “inner self”—is a fitting encapsulation of the song’s message: this is music about survival, identity, and transformation, all delivered with gothic flair and metal rage.
BLACK GROW BERRY have proven with “ANIMUS” that they’re not a band to watch—they’re a band to follow. Their evolving sound, commanding visuals, and fierce commitment to artistic integrity place them firmly among the most exciting acts in today’s Visual Kei scene.
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