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BASS ALBUM "The Third Chapter of Low-End Shogun" Released!
The highly anticipated new album "The Third Chapter of Low-End Shogun" is finally here! This release is set to shake up the music scene, bringing out the full power of bass and captivating listeners with its groove and technical approach.
The album showcases an evolution in sound design that surpasses its predecessors, blending emotional and hardcore tracks seamlessly. The basslines, synth sounds, and drum elements from the kick to the snareare intricately crafted, delivering overwhelming sound pressure and power.
This time, the album offers a diverse collection of tracks that push the boundaries of bass music. With fresh and innovative ideas, it provides listeners with a new perspective on technical bass and the genres limitless potential.
Included in the album are the previously released singles "Infinite Steel" and "SLAP CAT", both of which capture the high-energy, powerful essence of the album, along with many other highly anticipated tracks.
"The Third Chapter of Low-End Shogun"
Release Date: October 15, 2025
Number of Tracks: 5
AKINORI NIISATO SAMURAI BASSIST Akinori Niisato is a Japanese bassist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator known as the Samurai Bassist. Following his major label debut, he joined the international band BLESSEDMAIN led by renowned drummer Koji Hasegawa, performing primarily in the United States. He released the album FATAL BLOW and was featured in BURRN!, one of Japan's leading hard rock and heavy metal magazines. He has performed, recorded, and collaborated with numerous acclaimed artists, including Isao Takahashi (Isao), Shinichi Kobayashi, Hiroshi Shibasaki, Yoshio Morikawa, Tetsu Kashiwa, Yasuhiko Shigemura, Koji Hasegawa, Hisanori Kumamaru, Jun Abe, Akira Inoue, Chieko Kinbara, Koichiro Muroya, Takuo Sugiyama, Shinichi Kusama, Yuichiro Honda, Atsushi Kuze, and sakura. He also provided international support performances as a substitute bassist for IKUO of CUBE-RAY. As the founder of studio smile sounds, Akinori is involved in composition, arranging, recording, artist development, commercial music production, and music education. His achievements include the Special Judge's Award presented by Tsugutoshi Goto, Excellence Award, and Runner-up Grand Prize at Japan's Bass Magazine Players Contest, as well as the Tomoharu Takahashi "Jr." Award at the ESP Bass Design Contest. His work and studio have also been featured in Sound & Recording Magazine and Sound Designer. Under the name Samurai Bassist, Akinori creates instrumental music inspired by the spirit of the Samurai, the Shinsengumi, and Japan's Bakumatsu era. His signature sound combines virtuosic 6-string bass performance with Heavy Metal, Fusion, Progressive Rock, and traditional Japanese influences. His releases have reached No.3 on the iTunes Metal Album Chart in Japan. He currently performs with ABE & AKI JAZZ PIANO & BASS DUO alongside pianist ABE KAZUE, mother of CASIOPEA keyboardist Jun Abe. He also performs as a support bassist for acclaimed virtuoso guitarist Shinichi Kobayashi. Carrying sincerity through sound. A Samurai Spirit. A Modern Bass Voice. A Story Told Through Strings.