melancholia

Alternative rock band THE ANDS, celebrating their 15th anniversary, will release their first new album in five years, melancholia. Following their previous album herein, released during the COVID-19 pandemic, melancholia is once again composed entirely of Japanese lyrics. The album features guest appearances by Kengo Matsumoto (THE NOVEMBERS), Yuichiro Kato (NATSUMEN), and Chano. Artwork was created by Canadian designer Aaron Bonogofsky, known for his work with Slipknot and numerous international artists. It is also the band's first album featuring new bassist Ogawa, marking a new chapter in THE ANDS' evolution. In recent years, THE ANDS have expanded their activities through contributions to the games Slow Damage and A Tithe in Blood, as well as the production of the official support song for Seiko Gakuin High School. As part of their 15th anniversary year, the band is currently hosting their self-produced event series, 15th MORE..., which will continue through March 2027. Regional performances are scheduled this autumn in Kyoto, Osaka, Koriyama, and Fukushima, culminating in a one-man show at GRIT at Shibuya on March 27, 2027. melancholia will be available exclusively at THE ANDS live performances.