Rize (band)

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.