| In celebration of the release of their debut international album Bloody Bride, Japanese metal band BRIDEAR are taking part in ‘Global Metal Connection’, a special online streaming event that will be available to view from June 4th. Featuring a support performance from fellow Setsuzoku Records artist IBUKI, the stream will see the band tearing through new material from their brand new album for the first time including the brilliant singles ‘Daybreak’ and ‘Bloody Bride’. The event begins at 6pm BST/7pm CET and will available to view by ticket holders until June 8th at 7:59am BST/8:59am CET. UK fans can find tickets here and European residents can find them here. 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 are 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. Listen to Bloody Bride here. 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 video online 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 scheduled for later this year, the band aim to pick up exactly where they left off as they continue on their ascension. ‘INTO THE DARK FOREVER’ 2021 TOUR DATES Sept 28th – Nalen, Stockholm (SWE) Sept 30th – Club Nuke, 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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