Japanese band ALPHOENIX was formed in 2015 and plays a melodic type of death metal. In their music, they combine aggression with sensational melodic guitar parts, clean vocals and growls. While influenced by the Nordic scene, they fuse it with a uniquely Japanese sensibility, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal while staying true to their roots.

Revitalizing the global death metal scene is no small task, but ALPHOENIX is moving towards achieving it. So far, the band from Tokyo has released two studio albums: “Final Crusades” (2015) and “Evil Ways” (2022) and few singles.

Alphoenix draws inspiration from legendary bands like In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and Soilwork, blending the melodic intricacies of the Gothenburg sound with powerful, evocative lyrics that resonate with listeners’ hearts. Their music feature are guitar harmonies that mix catchy melodies with heavy rhythms with fusion of clean vocals and growls to express a broad emotional range

Today, the Japanese band is releasing video to the brand new song titled “Tokyo Lunar” with guest vocal by Xavier from American melodic death metal band Upon Stone. Single was engineered by Thomas Johansson at The Panic Room (Blindead 23, Ereb Altor, Evergrey, Katatonia, Mayhem, Watain). The cover artwork was created by Shimpei – the vocalist and guitarist of the band. 

Leader of the band about new song: “It’s our the heaviest track to date, fusing 90s Tokyo culture with a modern perspective, set during the dawn of melodic death metal. Celebrate the band’s 10th anniversary with us!“.

Listen to the song on streaming platforms ➡ https://linkco.re/2uNd0V4T

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Japanese band ALPHOENIX was formed in 2015 and plays a melodic type of death metal. In their music, they combine aggression with sensational melodic guitar parts, clean vocals and growls. Revitalizing the global death metal scene is no small task, but ALPHOENIX is moving towards achieving it. So far, the band from Tokyo has released two studio albums: “Final Crusades” (2015) and “Evil Ways” (2022). 

Today, the Japanese band released a video to the new single titled “The Jester Bird“, where Kouta from Thousand Eyes played a guest solo. The single was produced by Jonas Kjellgren (Sabaton, Amorphis, Hypocrisy). The cover was created by Shimpei – the vocalist and guitarist of the band. 

Leader of the band comments: “This song is a concept single dedicated to the melodic death metal of the 90s, mainly represented by In Flames. Whether it will be included in the album is still undecided.“

Stream the single at ➡ https://linkco.re/UQMuDxxn

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Japanese ALPHOENIX have unleashed their fourth video ‘Dream Eater’ from upcoming, second studio album “Evil Ways”, set to be released on September 21st in a digital version and on CD via the Spiritual Beast label, and distributed by Universal Music Japan.

A new album from a Japan’s melodic death metal band ALPHOENIX that has evolved to a new level of awesomeness. The dramatic sound that combines lyricism and aggression with sensational twin guitars, clean vocal, and growls has reached the realm of isolation.

Reinvigorating the global death metal scene is no small task, but ALPHOENIX is up to the task. The Tokyo-based band is no stranger to the scene, and all of the members are seasoned musicians who have a genuine passion for melodic death metal as a genre. Together vocalist Thor, guitarist and vocalist Shimpei (Solar Guitars endorsement), bassist Bitoku (Ibanez endorsement), guitarist Yuki, and drummer Shohei have all played roles in some of Japan’s defining metal bands such as MYPROOF, Sailing Before The Wind, Serenity In Murder, and more. The five come together to bring a new re-fusion of melodic death metal and metalcore that pays homage to the key structural features while being bold and brash with the more experimental elements. Energetic instrumentals and crisp drum thrashing mixed in with their melodic compositions gives Alphoenix a sound that capitalizes on their strengths.

The album features heavy riffs, dramatic parts, aggressive screams, refrain guitar melodies, impressive guitar solos, and other melodic death metal elements that have been updated to touch the heartstrings of the metal heads.

Sound engineering was by Jonas Kjellgren (ex-CARNAL FORGE, ex-SCAR SYMMETRY), a talented Swedish engineer who has mixed and mastered for AMORPHIS, DARK FUNERAL,  HYPOCRISY  and  SABATON. Cover artwork was done by Biljee Design.

So far, besides “Dream Eater”, earlier the band released three music videos:

“Hell’s Lord” ➡ https://youtu.be/iSqnI61hIy4
“BlaQ Road” ➡ https://youtu.be/3yG1wrgZz1c
“Return of the Savior” ➡ https://youtu.be/PfK9TLXj5qM

Date of release is scheduled for September 21, 2022 and will be released in a digital version and on CD via the Spiritual Beast label, and distributed by Universal Music Japan.

Tracklist:

01. The Great Divide
02. Return of the Savior
03. Dream Eater
04. Hell’s Lord
05. Aegis
06. BlaQ Road
07. Eye of the Phoenix
08. Diamond Dust
09. Woven Wind
10. Silver Lining
11. The Evil Way
12. Refusion