Japanese alt-rockers XANVALA dropped the digital single “joke” on August 31, 2022. Locked and loaded, the band brings a rebellious spirit with this new work. “joke” is a riff-driven fierce track with a catchy modern sound that showcases the colors of XANVALA.

Speaking about the single “joke”, the band comments:

“The concept for the lyrics is a counterattack. The idea came to me from a movie and I envisioned a scene of oppressed people collectively rising up in revolt.”— Vocalist Tatsumi

We didn’t skimp on time, work, or expenses to deliver the best we could and didn’t let anything compromise the quality at all. The only way to express oneself is from the inside out. You put it out to the world, as it is, and people will either love it or hate it. That’s the true form of art.”— Guitarist Yuhma

“The theme for this work is a graceful villain. I wanted to create a trap music atmosphere, so I researched many evil-looking game soundtracks.”— Guitarist Souma

“So far, this is the song that best synchronizes the concept with the visuals and the music. It’s kind of a new season of a non-Japanese series with an antihero. Please enjoy it.”— Bassist 70.

The antihero of this new era has been born. Check out the badass side of XANVALA.”— Drummer Tomoya

The five-piece band successfully completed their 20-city Japanese tour “ASK”, and they announced a new one starting this December and ending in August 2023. With several sold-out dates during this year, the upcoming tour is a new challenge to break into bigger venues and reach more areas in Japan.

With the future looking brighter than ever, XANVALA has risen to become one of the most promising acts in the current Visual Kei scene.

◾ Listen to “joke” on digital platforms: https://lnk.to/vJyraXJE

Japanese alt-rock band XANVALA released the digital single “Que Sera Sera”, an abrasive dark song that dropped on music platforms on May 6, 2022.

Since the band’s formation in 2020, XANVALA has been constantly delivering solid music incorporating different styles into a catchy rock foundation. After the release of their first full album “Tsuki to Taiyou” in February, XANVALA returns with “Que Sera Sera”. The intense track features a deep and highly distorted sound that plunges the listener into the realm of fatalism.

The band comments, “Our fans are avidly waiting for new music, so it was hard to determine what genre they want to listen to now. Their taste also differs depending on the generation. We are incredibly happy with the response that we have received from all over the world so far. “Que Sera Sera” is a song with an aggressive intro chock-full of djent. The tunning is lowered two tones from A# to F#. It’s heavy as hell. The piano melody helps to convey a story with a strong message in such a short song. We want to leave people craving for more. We are making music that our fans want to hear and bringing out the charm of XANVALA while embracing a wide range of genres. Please look forward to our next release.”

XANVALA are currently touring all across Japan, expecting to delight fans and first-comers in 20 different cities with their high-energy concerts. They have also set their eyes on performing overseas in the future to spread the uniqueness of J-rock and Visual Kei scene in other countries.

Listen to “Que Sera Sera” on digital platforms: https://lnk.to/gBZ8aE

Japanese alternative rock band XANVALA keeps building momentum and brings out a fighting spirit with a new striking single titled Seisen.

As a result of constantly battling all the obstacles that the pandemic brought to the musical scene, XANVALA has developed a challenging attitude and solid resilience to keep moving forward. This approach is reflected in “Seisen”, which means ‘holy war’ or ‘crusade’. “Seisen” is a thrilling song with a strong beat and fiery vocals that manifests the everlasting fight that life is.

In addition to the title track, the single features the aggressive track “LEGAL” and the emotional ballad “Kuchinashi”. It includes a live DVD with footage from their concert at Takadanobaba AREA that took place on August 26th.

Although the official release date was set for October 18th, the single will hit stores all over Japan on November 3rd, 2021. Seisen is already available to pre-order online. There is also a special bundle sold exclusively through their official store that offers access to an autograph session via Instagram on November 2nd and 3rd.

This single follows the sophisticated EP Gayoku no maku and the thunderous single Janome released this year. In the meantime, XANVALA has been able to tour successfully within Japan with safety guidelines in place. This has given the band and fans the hope of reaching more areas and enjoying in-person concerts as before.

It is clear that the commitment of XANVALA to fight against all odds is strong. Moreover, it’s paying off as they are getting attention from more and more people in Japan and other countries.

XANVALA – Seisen (Tracklist)

CD
1.INTRODUCTION
2.Seisen [聖戰]
3.LEGAL
4.Kuchinashi [クチナシ]

DVD
1.Seisen [聖戰]
2.Janome [ジャノメ]
3. Usei ni kisu [雨声に帰す]
4. Hidarimimi no akuma [左耳の悪魔]
5.DROID
6. Akuratsu ga kimi wo osou [悪辣が君を襲う]
7.Mikado [帝]
8.ratchet
9. Hitori butai [ヒトリ舞台]
10. Shumaku [終幕]
11. Nemuru byoshin [眠る秒針]
12. Bunmei kaika [文明開花]
13.Kinema [キネマ]
14.Jisei [ジセイ]
15.XANADU

Promising Japanese rockers XANVALA have released a first EP titled Gayoku no maku on June 2. This work contains 6 tracks plus a DVD featuring the music video for “Hitori butai”.

Since the formation of the band in 2020, XANVALA has proved to be a must-listen for any rock music fan. Their fresh and energetic essence is showcased through the songs presented on this EP. The promotional track, “Hitori butai”, stands out with catchy riffs and a vibrant rhythm combined with the emotional voice of Tatsumi.

In contrast to the ferociously loud single Janome that came out in January, XANVALA presents a brighter sound for this work. Despite this, tracks like “ratchet” or “Tragedy wa gitaisuru” are proof that the aggressive side is still present.

Prior to this release, the music video for “Dare ga tame no koufukuron” (from the singles compilation Roku jyuusou) was unleashed in March for the delight of fans of their earlier songs. The unstoppable race of XANVALA is underway as a new limited single has been already announced. The single Bamby will be available to purchase only at concerts from June 7. 

XANVALA has been forced to slow down the pace due to the outbreak of the pandemic, but they are still aiming to reach more areas in Japan as far as the circumstances allow, and of course, hoping to tour internationally in the near future as well. For the time being, the band will be doing a Japanese one-man tour in August that includes Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sendai.

As the curtain rises, witness the act that XANVALA has put on for the world to see!

Gayoku no maku -tracklist

CD
1. Hitori butai [ヒトリ舞台]
2. DROID
3. ratchet
4. Tragedy wa gitaisuru [トラジェディは擬態する]
5. Nemuru byoshin [眠る秒針]
6. Shumaku [終幕]

DVD
1. Hitori butai (MV)
2. Hitori butai (MV Tatsumi Angle)
3. Hitori butai (MV Yuhma Angle)
4. Hitori butai (MV Souma Angle)
5. Hitori butai (MV 70. Angle)
6. Hitori butai (MV Tomoya Angle)
7. “Gayoku no maku” Audio Commentary

About XANVALA

XANVALA is a Japanese Rock / Visual Kei band that started activities in early 2020. Their music features a heavy yet melodic sound, in conjunction with dynamic guitar riffs, electronic backings, and powerful vocal lines. The band brings a combination of elements from different influences, without attaching to just one particular style. Under the concept of “messy things are beautiful” and the name XANVALA (pronounced as “zanbala”) carrying the meaning of “disheveled hair”, it goes without saying that headbanging is a must at concerts! XANAVALA’s intense rock has received a good response and attracted many listeners, fueling the spirits of the members to continue breaking into the scene with full determination.

More information at https://xanvala.com