The new GYZE album『ASIAN CHAOS』to be released on July 10th!
A digital single from the album will be released world-wide already on June 7th!

The metal band from Hokkaido GYZE is about to release the 4th full-format album from BLACK SHEEP RECORDS records, by that officially coming back to the old hounts – Victor Entertainment.

Moreover, before the album release scheduled for July 10, GYZE will release a single featuring the title track Asian Chaos (Far Eastern Mix ver.). Its world-wide digital release is planned for June 7th.

Although GYZE is active overseas and targeting western market, with the new album Asian Chaos the main composer of the band Ryoji decided to highlight his Japanese identity. An amazing and unpredictable collaboration was born : being proud of his origins, he invited musicians of Gagaku – world oldest orchestra – to perform on a few tracks, introducing such traditional Japanese wind instruments as Sho (笙), Hichiriki (篳篥) and Ryuteki (龍笛). The glory of lyrical melodies of Gagaku, combined with unique Japanese scale and integrated with heavy metal creates the unrivaled transcendent sound album showing how cool pure Japanese traditional music actually is. The new album is meant to leave the strong impression highliting originality of GYZE.

So we believe this album is the best match for the the benning of Reiwa era.

“Asian Chaos” includes a song in collaboration with a DragonForce vocalist Marc Hudson. GYZE has played with DragonForce on the festivals and on their Asian tour where the bands became friends so when Ryoji asked if Marc was interested to do guest vocals for the song he supported the idea. Look forward to find out what spice did Marc add to GYZE song.

Also, a bonus track for Japan edition is a cover of the iconic Forever Love by X JAPAN.
Look forward to hear GYZE interpretation of this legendary song.
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More news! With the new album we’re happy to welcom a new member on guitar and programming – SHINKAI, who used to be Ryoji’s mentor. Also, instead of Shuji, who unfortunately can’t continue band activity now, we introduce you to Hannya – a support drummer. However, GYZE are hoping that one day Shuji would come back.

Album title: ASIAN CHAOS
Release date: July 10th, 2019
VICL-65212 Price: 2800¥+tax
Produced, All Music and Lyrics by Ryoji
Mixing & Mastered by Ahti Kortelainen (Tico Tico Studio)
Bonus tracks mixed by Ryoji
Artwork: Rhett Podersoo / Photos Photographer Litchi
【Members】
Ryoji： Vocals, Lead Guitar & Keyboards
Aruta： Bass & Vocals
SHINKAI： Rhythm Guitar, Programming & Keyboards
Han-nya ：Drums

Track list

1. Far Eastern Land
2. Asian Chaos
3. Eastern Spirits
4. King Kamuy
5. Dragon Calling
6. Camellia
7. Japanese Elegy
8. The Rising Dragon ft. Marc Hudson from DragonForce
9. White Territories
10. 1945 Hiroshima
11. Forever Love (Bonus track JPN)
12. Vivaldi Winter (Bonus track JPN)
13. Asian Chaos (Far Eastern Mix)

【Digital release info】
The first to come single “Asian Chaos (Far Eastern Mix)” will be released worldwide on June 7th! It will be available at a flat rate on all main music streaming services like iTunes Store, Recochoku, Apple Music, LINE MUSIC, Spotify, AWA, etc.!