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Through the dark
The wind is rising
Drums of fire
Shake the night
Strings of thunder
Cut like lightning
In my chest
The sparks ignite
No turning back
The road is burning
Every heartbeat
Strikes the sky
Roar out
Steel festival
Wear a thousand flames
And burn this moment bright
Cry out
Storm of shamisen
Wild souls awaken
And race into the light
Crimson moon
Above the mountain
Earth is roaring
Underfoot
All my fear
Turns into ashes
Every strike
Calls out the dawn
No turning back
The road is burning
Every heartbeat
Strikes the sky
Roar out
Steel festival
Wear a thousand flames
And burn this moment bright
Cry out
Storm of shamisen
Wild souls awaken
And race into the light
When the great drum
Shakes the silence
Blood remembers
Ancient fire
Under moonlight
Blades are shining
We rise higher
Higher
Roar out
Steel festival
With every breath
We burn beyond the night
Cry out
Storm of shamisen
Wild souls awaken
And race into the light
Roar out
Steel festival
With every breath
We burn beyond the night
Cry out
Storm of shamisen
Wild souls awaken
And race into the light
- Lyricist
Meow-Meow Band
- Composer
Meow-Meow Band
- Producer
Gre-chan
- Guitar
Meow-Meow Band
- Bass Guitar
Meow-Meow Band
- Drums
Meow-Meow Band
- Vocals
Meow-Meow Band
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Shamisen (feat. Gre-chan) [English Ver]
Meow-Meow Band
"Shamisen (English Ver)" is the English version of the Japanese shamisen metal track "Shamisen", rebuilt for international listeners with powerful English lyrics and a global rock sound.
The song features ultra-fast Tsugaru shamisen phrases, aggressive bachi-style attacks, heavy distorted guitars, double kick drums, taiko-inspired rhythms, and fierce male rock vocals. The shamisen is not used as a small traditional accent. It stands at the center of the track like a lead guitar, cutting through the heavy sound with sharp melodies and dramatic Japanese scale phrases.
The lyrics create a heroic battle atmosphere with images of storm, fire, night, and an unbroken spirit rising through the sound of the shamisen. The result is a bold fusion of Japanese tradition and modern heavy metal, designed for listeners who enjoy Japanese folk metal, samurai-inspired music, anime battle themes, game soundtracks, and energetic rock songs with traditional instruments.
The instrumental break highlights the speed and intensity of the shamisen, while the chorus delivers a strong anthem-like impact. "Shamisen (English Ver)" brings the spirit of Japanese music into a modern metal arena, making it a powerful track for both domestic and international audiences.
Artist Profile
Meow-Meow Band
Meow-Meow Band is a cat-powered chaos pop project blending J-Pop with hyperpop, trap, DnB, and glitchy bass music. Built on chant hooks and "meow" vocal textures, the sound flips Japanese ritual motifs into modern club energy: banish bad vibes, invite good luck.
Meow-Meow Bandの他のリリース
Gre-chan
Gre-chan is a fashion-loving pop artist who works at a virtual select shop and shares her "daily look" through music and style. Her signature track, "Gre-chan no Mainichi Ko-de (Grace Daily Look)", is a self-introduction song where she sings about her outfits and moods of the day, blending J-Pop melodies with bright, club-friendly beats. Her catalog ranges from "Paritto Magic (JAGA RECORDS mix)", an EDM collaboration inspired by the crunchy sound of snacks, to the dark, cyber-themed "Setsubun Protocol" remix series, and collaborations with the cat band Meow-Meow Band and the all-vampire girls rock group Chu-Chu-Pa Vampires. Together, these releases mix cute character-driven storytelling with heavy bass, festival-style drops, and playful sound design. On TikTok and Instagram, Gre-chan pairs her songs with outfit posts and dance videos, turning everyday fashion into a small fantasy world. Standing at the crossroads of J-Pop, EDM, and character culture, she aims to make listeners feel like they're stepping into her closet - and onto the dance floor - at the same time.
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