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‘BRAVE NEW WORLD REVISITED’
Brand new track & video

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‘INTO THE DARK FOREVER’
UK & European Tour
September/October 2021
The first Japanese band
to resume international touring

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DEBUT INTERNATIONAL ALBUM RELEASE
BLOODY BRIDE
OUT NOW
LISTEN HERE

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Japanese metal band BRIDEAR have released a brand new track and music video, ‘Brave New World Revisited’. The release of the song celebrates and commemorates the band’s return to international touring in September and October for their ‘Into The Dark Forever’ UK and European tour, making them the first Japanese band to perform overseas post-pandemic.

‘Brave New World Revisited’ is an 8-minute-long showcase displaying the metallic sonic assault and stunning technical prowess that the band are capable of. The longest composition in their catalogue, the track is brimming with all the characteristics that made their debut international release Bloody Bride so alluring, marrying sincere lyrics with blazing guitars and insatiable pop hooks to highlight their feelings about returning to the live circuit.

Speaking about the single, bassist Haru shared, “We wanted to make a new song and make the tour a success as the first Japanese band to go on a European tour after the Corona crisis. The composition is the most challenging we have done, and the longest song in our history, but it’s fun to listen to all of the detail and the lyrics convey our feelings during this time.”

Lead vocalist Kimi added, “Entertainment as a whole is being denounced, but the theme of this song is to raise our voices as one and re-enter a brave new world. We will continue to go forward! Please come to see us and support us as we come back overseas and revisit this brave new world!”

Kick-starting at the end of September, the ‘Into The Dark Forever’ tour sees the band travel across Europe before heading to the UK for four dates, with the band making their live debuts in Sweden and Scotland. The UK shows, which include a stop at much-loved London metal haven Underworld, will be their first since 2019’s METAL MATSURI festival where they earned critical acclaim for their stunning performance.

The tour will also serve as the band’s first overseas opportunity to perform material from their debut international album Bloody Bride, out now via Setsuzoku Records. Brimming with big riffs and even bigger hooks all tastefully laced with both classic and modern metal characteristics, Bloody Bride is the perfect introduction to the quintet and what they’re capable of.

From furious thrash passages, blistering lead lines and irresistible pop sensibilities, the 45 minutes of music encased within displays their talent, their creative vision and their individuality among their peers, showcasing J-metal like you’ve never heard it before. The album features the brilliant singles ‘Daybreak’ and the haunting title track, two ferocious examples of the band’s musicianship and songwriting proficiency. Listen to Bloody Bride here.

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Acclaim for BRIDEAR

“The love child born of the union of J-pop and British metal” – Metal Hammer

“… glorious technicolour confection that blends hyper-sweet, high energy Japanese pop with the pomp and showy fretwork of power metal” – Power Play

“… J-pop hooks, tastefully torched scale runs, and Maiden-worthy guitarmonies” – Guitar World

“… fearless, yet meticulously crafted” – Distorted Sound

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‘INTO THE DARK FOREVER’
2021 TOUR DATES

Sept 28th – Nalen, Stockholm (SWE)
Sept 30th – SO36, Berlin (DEU)
Oct 1st – Melkweg, Amsterdam (NLD)
Oct 2nd – Botanique, Brussels (BEL)
Oct 3rd – Boule Noir, Paris (FRA)
Oct 6th – Underworld, London (UK)
Oct 7th – Castle & Falcon, Birmingham (UK)
Oct 9th – Nice ‘n’ Sleazy, Glasgow (UK)
Oct 10th – Night & Day Café, Manchester (UK)

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About BRIDEAR

Formed in Fukuoka, Japan in 2012, BRIDEAR are one of Japan’s premier heavy metal bands and are setting their sights on the global stage. With diverse influences from German metal legends Helloween to British prog-pop pioneers Muse, the all-female quintet combine elements of power metal, progressive rock, and the melodic hooks of J-Pop to create a sound unlike any of their rivals from the Land of the Rising Sun.

BRIDEAR released their first EP Overturn the Doom in 2012, and followed up with their hit single ‘Light in the Dark’. They have been performing across Japan ever since where they have developed a dedicated following. International audiences soon discovered the videoonline creating a massive buzz and ever-expanding global hard rock/metal audience.

Following the 2016 release of their first full-length Japanese album BARYTE, the group continued to perform across their home country gaining a reputation for excellent musicianship and engaging live performances. In 2017, BRIDEAR performed in Europe for the first time and appeared at major conventions such as Mondocon in Budapest, Hungry and Made in Asia in Brussels, Belgium supporting their EP HELIX.

Having now performed in 11 countries, BRIDEAR have built a passionate fan base in the West while becoming a major label act in Japan for their 2019 album Expose Your Emotions.

In October 2019, BRIDEAR performed in London at METAL MATSURI, the first all J-Metal festival outside of Japan, with a stunning set winning more international fans and praise for their memorable performance. With their ‘Into The Darkness’ UK and European tour, the band aim to pick up exactly where they left off as they continue on their ascension.

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AMNPLIFY – DB