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CHAINDANCER

Earthists.

Release Date

2026-03-20

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A four-piece cutting-edge metal band, Earthists., advocates their self-defined genre 'HYPERMETAL' absorbing and fusing a wide range of musical styles around a core of metal.

Released as the lead single from their new EP 'GRANDRAY', this track carries forward the lineage of their previous EP 'HYPERMETAL' while showcasing a further evolution in sound. Its rapidly shifting structure embodies the very essence of 'hyper' blending the band's signature release-cut piano with danceable beats and crushing heaviness at a high level of cohesion. On top of that, the arrangement pushes pop sensibility and catchiness to the extreme, resulting in an energetic yet memorable sonic landscape that is uniquely their own.

Lyrically, the song champions the idea of acting in the present moment. Even amid a chaotic world where logic and hesitation collide, the words evoke a powerful sense of propulsion-urging listeners to turn impulse into fuel and keep stepping forward. That driving spirit resonates perfectly with the song's relentless momentum. Standing at the intersection of chaos and impulse, stamping out the rhythm of "now"-that energy lies at the very core of this track.

Artist Profile

  • Earthists.

    Formed in 2015, Earthists. is a four-piece Hypermetal band based in Tokyo. Blending elements of vocaloid, techno, and metal, they have pioneered their own genre, HYPERMETAL a boundary-breaking fusion of sound and visuals that transcends both genre and nationality. As an independent band, they have built a passionate global fanbase. Shortly after their formation, they signed with the renowned American label Tragic Hero Records, releasing two full-length albums. Their headline tours across Asia and Europe further established their international presence. In July 2024, they released the EP HYPERMETAL, a work that redefined the bands identity. Following its release, Earthists. embarked on a headlining tour through Japan, China, and Singapore, and appeared at major festivals in Thailand and China. Their December solo show at Shimokitazawa Shelter sold out immediately, solidifying their growing momentum. In 2025, they launched a new live movement called 4D, alongside three other bands from their generation. The tour, which spanned Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, sold out all shows and sparked a new wave in the scene. Earthists. has also been invited to perform as a guest act on tours with major Japanese bands such as SiM and Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, steadily building connections with the domestic mainstream. Constantly evolving and never bound by convention, Earthists. continues to deliver the sound of the next generation to the world.

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