Ryujin sign to Napalm Records

RYUJIN have signed with Napalm Records!

Since forming in 2011, the band (formerly known as GYZE) have been working up a treat with their blend of melodic death metal. Now, the band (under a new name) has signed with Napalm Records. The label will release the band’s next album, the follow-up to 2021’s EP Oriental Symphony, later this year.

Speaking about signing with Napalm, band mastermind Ryoji Shinomoto says, “we have a very GRATEFUL announcement on behalf of RYUJIN (ex-GYZE): Like a Phoenix from the ashes… GYZE has become RYUJIN! Matthew Kiichi Heafy from TRIVIUM is our manager, producer, mentor. We are proud to have just signed a worldwide deal with the amazing Napalm Records. We are ready to make this band a worldwide-known act; and to bring happiness and excitement to everyone around the globe.

The name RYUJIN comes from the Japanese Dragon God King with the same name. In Japanese lore, Ryujin freely moves heaven and earth, moves the clouds, blows the wind, and makes it rain. The Dragon God King also controls the flow of weather, ocean currents, and geothermal heat. We can’t wait for you to hear the music we’ve been working on.”

TRIVIUM frontman and band manager Matthew Kiichi Heafy adds, “it is my incredible honor to announce that I am officially working with the newly reincarnated form of GYZE, RYUJIN, for management, production, and mentoring. Ryujin is the Japanese king of the dragons – and the namesake of this for the band is nothing but appropriate. Ryoji is one of the most talented human beings I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. Whether it’s his monstrous screaming, powerful singing, other-worldly guitar playing, or his masterful songwriting – he is a musical force of nature. This album is going to be mind blowing.”

Sebastian Muench, A&R, Napalm Records says, “we have been following the exciting career of RYUJIN (former GYZE) for many years and believe that their style of Japanese melodic death metal is simply amazing. We are happy to work with RYUJIN, along with Matthew Kiichi Heafy, on the new album release and to break the band in the global market.”

For more information on RYUJIN like their official page on Facebook.