RYUJIN
RYUJIN
| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Heavy Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Metal |
| Label | Napalm Records |
| Country | XW |
| Status | Official |
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- Hajimari (0:40)
- Gekokujo (4:47)
- Dragon, Fly Free (4:22)
- Raijin & Fujin (6:09)
- The Rainbow Song (4:01)
- Kunnecup (5:35)
- Scream of the Dragon (3:56)
- Gekirin (4:04)
- Saigo No Hoshi (5:20)
- Ryujin (7:39)
- Guren No Yumiya (5:23)
- Saigo No Hoshi (single edit) (5:24)
About the Band
Ryujin (formerly known as GYZE, stylized as RYUJIN) is a Japanese heavy metal band originated in Hokkaido, Japan. Coming from the very north of Japan the members of the band label themselves as "Northern Nostalgic Metal band". The metal trio consists of Ryoji Shinomoto (guitar/vocals/composer), Shuji Shinomoto (drums) and Aruta Watanabe (bass/vocals). In early 2019 the band announced a new guitarist, SHINKAI, to be joining the band, while the drummer Shuji temporarily stopped his activities in the band, being substituted by a session drummer Han-nya. Under the name GYZE, they released four full-length albums and three limited edition EPs.
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Album Review
RYUJIN's self-titled album 'RYUJIN' is a powerful display of melodic death metal mastery that will leave listeners in awe. The band effortlessly blends intricate guitar work with thunderous drums and fierce vocals to create a dynamic and intense sound. Standout tracks like 'Gekokujo' showcase the band's ability to craft complex and compelling compositions, while 'Dragon, Fly Free' and 'Scream of the Dragon' deliver relentless energy and aggression. The production quality is top-notch, with every instrument shining through clearly and the overall mix sounding crisp and powerful. 'RYUJIN' is a defining moment in the band's career, solidifying their place as one of the leading forces in the melodic death metal scene.