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  Harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have released their new EP Bucchigiri Tokyo and the official music video for their latest track 'Ito Okashi My Type', out now via Sony Music. Watch the 'Ito Okashi My Type' music video here . Stream Bucchigiri Tokyo here . When asked about the inspiration behind the EP, vocalist Yukina shared: “The theme of this EP is 'TOKYO', the birthplace of our music. Each track is pure chaos and pop, bursting with everything that makes HANABIE. unique! It’s a work that delivers total satisfaction – like a full-course meal for your ears. We love the word 'Bucchigiri' for its strong sound and energy. With this EP, we want to go bucchigiri from Tokyo to the world!” HANABIE. vocalist and guitarist Matsuri commented: “The album was created with great care, cherishing both the raw passion of our early days and how we’ve evolved to where we are now. With all the activities in Japan and the many overseas tour we embarked on, 2024 has ...

  Japanese metal solo project Esprit D'Air , led by award-winning producer and composer Kai , has their new single, 雫 (‘Shizuku’), featuring Australian producer Misstiq on synthesizers. About the track, Misstiq says: "I've worked with many talented artists around the world, but Esprit D'Air... damn son. One of my absolute favourite collaborations!". The new single is accompanied by an animated music video. The story-telling video features Kai as a modern nomad shinobi that roams a dystopian world overrun by mech drones, as well as a special appearance by Misstiq. Watch 雫 (‘Shizuku’) (official music video): https://youtu.be/y0Uj33gKmLI The new single 雫 (‘Shizuku’) is a re-recording of the first and only ‘J-Rock’ song on Harmonix’s Rock Band 3 for Xbox360 by Esprit D'Air. The original track returned to Rock Band earlier this year as a playable song on January 5th for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, on Harmonix’s latest game Rock Band 4. Currently, Kai is the on...

  Japan's biggest metal export to come along in years, CRYSTAL LAKE, is paying their respects to music's fallen heroes with a pulverizing new single titled "Curse" today with SharpTone Records. The track is available now for streaming and the official video can be viewed below. Commenting on the single, vocalist Ryo states: "'Curse' is about the legacies that legends in the music industry who passed away. They fought for music. They still make us dream to this day. I'm always grateful to them so I wanted to pay homage." WATCH THE VIDEO & STREAM "CURSE": https://shrptn.co/curse Formed nearly two decades ago, CRYSTAL LAKE has become one of Japan's most prolific and revered heavy bands with 5 critically acclaimed albums, including 2016's groundbreaking record "True North" and 2019's breakout release "Helix." In recent years, the band has performed sold out shows throughout North America and Europe ...

Tokyo based “Samurais from Hell”, SURVIVE - active in the world for over 20 years - have announced a new limited digital single "The Road to Hell is Paved by Goodwill", coming out August 31st. The single is featured by VENOM INC's Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/23zkkssBG5M Furthermore SURVIVE have re-recorded a new version for "Rules of Lies" which was included in "Human Misery" album (2015), coming out also on August 31st. Just recently SURVIVE have released their first two Episode movies of the band’s history, in case you missed them, watch below. #1 - https://youtu.be/zctgJMwdCZ0 #2 - https://youtu.be/x_Ev52d-3_w Also check out SURVIVE's guitar playthrough video for “Wrath”, watch here: https://youtu.be/u-3OV4jlA50 As previously announced, SURVIVE were forced to postpone their 2020 UK and Baltic tour (March 18th – April 4th), due to Coronavirus pandemic. The tour will be rescheduled to ...