Artist: RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR
Album: WELCAME VINYL (LP BLACK)

Year: 2014
Media type: LP

RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR is a young thrash band whose spirit was born in the back alleys of 1980’s Shibuya. Indeed, Japanese culture, mangas and its »Furyos« all blend into RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR 's sound. Through its lyrics, music and imagery, the band created itself a unique identity, bringing together 90's New York Hardcore, Shonen manga and contemporary metal.

To bring this world to the stage, while advocating integrity and ethics, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR plays live wearing Gakurans, the Japanese school uniform. The band members are dressed in black, wear white shoes, but the singer has never shown his face; a black shadow is cast over is identity.

Early 2014, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR is freshly out of the studio with 11 tracks of their signature sound under the arm. Having worked with influential bands such as HATEBREED, MADBALL, or EMMURE; acclaimed producer Zeuss was chosen to mix and master the record in the U.S. The end result is a rough 50 minutes of crushing thrash riffing, Hip-Hop vibes, Hardcore breakdowns and pure 90s grooves, lyrically fuelled by the universe of Shonen Manga.

The first track off the new record is titled »Welcame [Furyo State of mind]«  and its video was shot in Japan during the band’s last tour of the country in early 2014. The follow up track is a classic Hip Hop cover, ‘Simon Says’  initially interpreted by PHAROAHE MONCH. This song demonstrates once again the band's love of the 90s musical scene in its every aspect.
 
A few months down the road, Vithia (vocals) decided to set up his own label: Repression Records, to represent the band. While touring and destroying some of the most prestigious festival stages in the summer of 2014, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR caught the attention of Nuclear Blast Records at the Summer Breeze festival in Germany. After initially launching a DIY campaign to put out its first record, the band, through its structure Repression Records, inks a deal with Nuclear Blast and announces a global release for its debut LP in November 2014.

Watch out Tokyo, RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR’s reign is getting closer.

Side A:

01. What The Fuck
02. Welcame (Furyo State Of Mind)
03. The New Path
04. Samurai Spirit
05. Dressed All In Black

Side B:

01. Again And Again
02. Tyson
03. Bosozoku
04. Simon Says
05. Authentic
06. Blast ‘Em All

LINE-UP:

Vithia | Vocals
Eva-B |  Lead Guitar Guitar
Air One | Guitar
Fabulous Fab | Bass
Hokuto No Kev | Drums