Ryujin announce new self-titled album
RYUJIN have announced a new album!
The upcoming album, a self-titled effort, is the brand new full-length album from the Japanese metal band and is scheduled to be released in January next year, making their label debut at new home Napalm Records.
The upcoming new album features production by TRIVIUM‘s Matthew Kiichi Heafy and mixing/mastering by Mark Lewis, with guest appearances by Heafy (vocals and conducting on various tracks) and Mukai Wataru of the Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra.
Speaking about the upcoming album, band mastermind Ryoji Shinomoto says, “this is the first album of the evolution from GYZE to RYUJIN! We want everyone to enjoy Samurai Metal from the Far East! Produced by Matthew, it opens new doors for us and we are honored to release it on the legendary Napalm Records!”
Featured guest Matthew Kiichi Heafy adds, “RYUJIN delivers music unlike anyone else on the planet. It was their original sound that initially grasped my attention and left me needing to have more and more of what they do. I am humbled and honored to have been able to contribute to this upcoming masterpiece… this opus! This is the album the world needs.”
Alongside the announcement of the new album, the band have released a new music video for a new song lifted from the upcoming album; Raijin & Fujin.
Watch the official music video for Raijin & Fujin here:
Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:
Track List:
1. Hajimari
2. Gekokujo
3. Dragon, Fly Free
4. Raijin & Fujin
5. The Rainbow Song
6. Kunnecup
7. Scream of the Dragon
8. Gekirin
9. Saigo No Hoshi
10. Ryujin
11. Guren No Yumiya
12. Saigo No Hoshi (feat. Matthew K. Heafy)
Ryujin is set for release on January 12th via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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