Ryujin | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Gyze_-_Turock_Open_Air_2018_-_Essen_-_009416440086_-_Leonhard_Kreissig_-_Canon_EOS_60D.jpg) GYZE performing at Turock Open Air on Aug 18, 2018 Left to right: Aruta (bass, vocals), Shuji (drums), Ryoji (guitar/vocals). | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Suicide Heaven (2009–2011) GYZE (2011–2023) |
| Origin | Hokkaido, Japan |
| Genres | Melodic death metal Power metal Symphonic metal Folk metal |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | (current) Napalm Records, (previous) Victor Entertainment, Universal Music Japan, Virgin Music, Thunderball 667, Coroner Records, Magnum, Evolution Music |
| Members |
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| Website | ryujinband |
Ryujin (formerly known as GYZE, stylized as RYUJIN) is a 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".[1][2]
The metal trio consists of Ryoji Shinomoto (guitar/vocals/composer), Shuji Shinomoto (drums) and Aruta Watanabe (bass/vocals).[3] 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.[4] A fifth studio album under their new name RYUJIN was announced on 13 September 2023.[5]
- ^ "GYZE official Facebook page profile". Facebook.
- ^ "GYZE official Twitter account". Facebook.
- ^ "GYZE official website, biography". gyze.jp. Archived from the original on October 16, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2017.
- ^ "GYZE official website, discography". gyze.jp.
- ^ Editorial Team (September 13, 2023). "Japanese "Samurai Metal" Band RYUJIN Announces New Self-Titled Album & New Music Video for First Single 'Raijin & Fujin' Featuring MATTHEW HEAFY From TRIVIUM". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved September 15, 2023.