Rize (band)

This article is about the Japanese alternative metal band. For South Korean boy band, see Riize.

Rize
OriginShimokitazawa, Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active1997–2019 (on hiatus)
Labels
MembersJesse
Nobuaki Kaneko
KenKen
Past membersTokie
u:zo
Yoshihiro Nakao
Websitetriberize.net

Rize (stylized as RIZE) is a Japanese alternative metal band formed in 1997, debuting in 2000 and currently signed with Warner Music Japan. The band currently consists of Jesse McFaddin (lead vocals/guitar), Nobuaki Kaneko (drums), and KenKen (bass). Their music style is a mix of nu metal, alternative rock, punk rock, hard rock and even some reggae flavor.[3] Their song "ZERO" from Experience album has been featured on Coca-Cola commercial in Japan and Asian countries. Their single "Gunshot" has been featured in Resident Evil: Dead Aim credits.Their song "Muppet" from the album 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 was featured in the videogame Kurohyō: Ryū ga Gotoku Shinshō as the main theme of the game, and even having an instrumental version as the music that plays in the final boss fight.

  1. ^ Eremenko, Alexey. "Rize – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  2. ^ Hernon, Matthew (October 2, 2015). "Nobuaki Kaneko heads in darker direction on 'Lobo' and rises to the occasion". Japan Times. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Cage & Christine (January 1, 2014). "RIZE Biography". JaME USA. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  4. ^ "RIZE Biography". Sync Music Japan. January 1, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2017.