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Crossfaith return with “Gimme Danger” feat. ralph

February 12, 2022

Japanese genre-blenders Crossfaith channel rock, metal, rap and grime on their new single ‘Gimme Danger’ (ft. ralph), out via UNFD alongside a new music video. Speaking of the song, frontman Kenta Koie says: “We decided to write new music to heal people and boost their minds. We still can’t play live, but we can deliver new music to our fans and I’m pretty sure that is our role under these circumstances,  he shares, adding that the vocal feature of grime-inspired local rapper ralph brought both an energy, intensity and chemistry to the song. “On ‘Gimme Danger’ we welcome ralph, an upcoming rapper who has the essence of grime. We feel a real chemistry, and our fans can catch new feelings with it. Those moments where people have a new experience are more important than just making music – we want to achieve something which we haven’t figured out already, so our exploring will keep going.” ‘Gimme Danger’ also features an audio sample of the audience clapping during Crossfaith’s last headline tour in Japan. Meanwhile, its [Read More]

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Crossfaith release new single “Feel Alive”

October 12, 2021

Japanese genre-blenders Crossfaith, have released a brand new single “Feel Alive”. Speaking of the song, frontman Kenta Koie says: ‘Feel Alive’ was the first song that we wrote since COVID-19 brought our world down into chaos. Everyone was forced to be alone and divided by the virus, thus we decided to make this song as a hope that cast the shadow. Also, we wanted to make it with our fans, so we recorded our fans clapping at our first show back since this unexpected disaster. In addition, we worked with Josh from Modestep on Feel Alive so you can hear true essence of UK bass music! This song means a lot to us, and hope this will be the light that shines on you”. About Crossfaith “Playing heavy music is how I feel alive,” says Koie. “We want Crossfaith to be the band making music that no one has ever heard before”. Crossfaith formed in 2006 and released their debut album ‘The Artificial Theory For The Dramatic Beauty’ in 2009 followed by ‘The Dream, The [Read More]

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Crystal Lake announce EU tour for spring 2022

July 25, 2021

Japanese firebrand Crystal Lake has announced details of a lengthy EU tour to take place in early 2022. The news follows the release of the band’s thunderous new single “Curse”. Support throughout the run comes from SharpTone Records labelmates Currents and Kingdom Of Giants. Crystal Lake EU 2022 11.02.22 Germany Münster @ Sputnikhalle 12.02.22 Denmark Copenhagen @ Vega 13.02.22 Germany Hamburg @ Gruenspan 14.02.22 Germany Hannover @ Faust 15.02.22 Germany Berlin @ Hole44 16.02.22 Germany Dresden @ Tante Ju 17.02.22 Czech Republic Prague @ Rock Cafe 18.02.22 Austria Vienna @ Flex 19.02.22 Germany Munich @ Backstage 20.02.22 Germany Nuremberg @ Hirsch 22.02.22 Switzerland Aarau @ KiFF 23.02.22 France Paris @ La Maroquinerie 06.03.22 Germany Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof 05.03.22 Germany Cologne @ Essigfabrik 04.03.22 The Netherlands Eindhoven @ Dynamo 03.03.22 Belgium Antwerp @ Trix Tickets for this tour are available at –>https://smarturl.it/CRYSTALLAKE2022 For more information on the band, follow their social media: https://www.facebook.com/crystallake777 http://crystallake.jp/ http://twitter.com/CrystalLake777 http://instagram.com/crystallake777  

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VIDEO: Coldrain releases new video, Born To Bleed off latest album VENA II

September 27, 2016

  Japanese rockers Coldrain have just released a music video for their track, Born To Bleed. On the song and music video (directed by Inni Vision), frontman Masato Hayakawa explains: “While we were touring and writing this song it seemed like all the places we had been to had just been through some sort of devastating act of hate. Terrorist attacks and shootings were happening everywhere. There was so much pain that was more real to us than before. Living in Japan we live in fear of natural disasters. The number of earthquakes that happen is insane and the amount of people they injure or kill is way too much.   When I was writing I just kept writing down why?  Why is there so much hate…why is there so much danger, pain and suffering.  I couldn’t find the answers.    But I just had to throw those questions in my head out there. This is how the song became ‘Born To Bleed’   The lyrics were written with dark emotions and hope mixed up. I wanted [Read More]

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Coldrain from Japan release epic new video for The Story that captures their live performance

May 4, 2016

Japanese rockers Coldrain have just released an epic new video for their song, The Story. The video captures their high energy live performance where they always deliver 150% on stage. Front man and lead vocalist, Masato Hayakawa comments, The video was filmed at our biggest one man show to date with 3,000 of our amazing fans in Tokyo, Japan. ‘The Story’ is about not letting your fears take over your life. A simple song to sing to yourself when you’re up against a wall.” Check out the video here: The Story is off the band’s recent release, VENA which was released in October, 2015. The band is now gearing up for a headlining tour in Europe.  Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.coldrain.jp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coldrainofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/coldrain_jp

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Japan’s Maximum The Hormone are coming to the US for 2 Rare Show Appearances in October

July 22, 2014

Japanese rock band Maximum The Hormone will make two appearances in North America this fall.  First, at Knotfest October 25 being staged at the San Manuel Amphitheater in California, and then on the 27th the band perform their sole U.S. headlining appearance of the year at New York City’s Best Buy Theater. Band Members: UE- CHANG – Bass DAISUKE-HAN – Vocals NAO – Drums &  Vocals MAXIMUM THE RYOKUN – Guitar &  Vocals The band has been active touring overseas over the last year.  From September, 2013 through April, 2014, they staged 56 shows in the Yoshu Fukashu Tour supporting their July release titled 5th.  It marked the first new repertoire from the studio issued in six years.  Earlier in 2013 the band appeared at Ozzfest Japan alongside Black Sabbath, Slipknot and Tool.  Throughout MTH’s career, the band has achieved great success on the European continent and across Asia.  Their last visit to the U.S was six years ago in 2008 for a national tour with Dropkick Murphys. MTH‘s music has struck a deep connection [Read More]

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Our Warped Tour discovery highlight goes to One OK Rock

July 8, 2014

Vans Warped Tour truly brings so many great bands to everyone, some you may know, some you may have heard of but never seen and some you may have never heard of before. The great thing about Warped Tour is the exposure that these bands receive and how they make so many new fans after their performances. Our Warped Tour discovery highlight choice goes to a band that I have never heard of or seen before and when I did, they completely blew me away!  They are One Ok Rock from Japan. I wish I had learned of them sooner because I would have been cranking them out loud for the past several years! One OK Rock have an aggressively live performance that completely captivates you. Their songs blend rock and metal with some fierce Japanese flair. Their stage presence is one of the best and will take you by surprise if you happen to be walking by the Beatport Stage. That is how we found them and thankfully, we walked by on the first [Read More]