| "House on Sand" | ||||
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| Single by Nothing More featuring Eric Vanlerberghe | ||||
| from the album Carnal | ||||
| Released | April 12, 2024 | |||
| Length | 4:23 | |||
| Label | Better Noise Music | |||
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| Producer | Fulk | |||
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| "House on Sand" on YouTube | ||||
"House on Sand" is a song by American rock band Nothing More featuring Eric Vanlerberghe, lead vocalist of American rock band I Prevail. It is the second single and second track from Nothing More's seventh album Carnal . It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in May 2025.
The song was released as a single on April 12, 2024. The track features guest vocals from I Prevail vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe, who became involved after the bands developed a friendship during a European festival tour. [1] Vanlerberghe was approached after the band toured with Disturbed and I Prevail in Switzerland, following a chance to socialize with him in the green room. [2] According to Vanlerberghe, Nothing More sent him a demo nearly a year before the single's release, and he found that the song resonated strongly with him. [3]
A music video for the song premiered online on April 15, 2024. [4]
Bassist Daniel Oliver said the song originally felt unbalanced due to a melodic chorus paired with heavy riffs, but the contrast was addressed by making the surrounding instrumentation heavier. He said the lyrics deal with forgiveness and starting anew, drawing on metaphors from Hawkins' upbringing. [1]
Hawkins described the song as leaning more toward rock than metal and suggested it was likely to receive significant airplay on U.S. rock radio. He explained that the song deals with feeling torn between following one's inner voice or pursuing a different path. It was written during a period of major life changes, reflecting the challenges of uprooting and rebuilding, a theme echoed across the album. [2] He also said the song addresses losing sight of one's purpose in life [5] and reflects the choice between continuing along a safe but unfulfilling path or returning to pursue one's original direction. [6]
In a review of Carnal, Metal Hammer described the track as a heavy, larger‑than‑life song that conveys renewed vigour following hardship. [7] Distorted Sound described the track as high-energy and invigorating, noting its intense, rock-driven sound. [8] Kerrang! described the song as having a sound that is reminiscent of a discarded track by Fever 333. [9] In a review of Carnal, Blabbermouth described the song as one of the heaviest tracks on the album. The sharp screaming and intense delivery from both Vanlerberghe and Hawkins was highlighted. The song adding an aggressive dynamic to the record despite being less radio‑friendly was also noted. [10]
All tracks are written by Nothing More (Jonny Hawkins, Mark Vollelunga, Daniel Oliver, Ben Anderson), including additional where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "House on Sand (feat. Eric V. of I Prevail)" (Explicit) | 4:23 | |
| 2. | "If It Doesn't Hurt" |
| 2:59 |
| Total length: | 7:22 | ||
Notes
It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on May 3, 2025, their fourth song to do so. It's also Vanlerberghe's first No. 1 as a featured artist. [12] The song is their third single from Carnal to reach No. 1 on this chart and Mediabase Active Rock charts. [13] [14]
Credits are adapted from Apple Music. [15]
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