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RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR - Showdown · CD

Product information "RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR - Showdown · CD"

Jewelcase in O-Card.

Background information über 'Showdown'

French metalcore outfit Rise Of The Northstar delivers a crushing blow with "Showdown", an album that perfectly captures the band's unique fusion of hardcore aggression and Japanese cultural influences. The record opens with the anthemic "The Anthem" before diving headfirst into the title track's relentless energy, showcasing the group's ability to blend crushing riffs with their signature East-meets-West aesthetic. Tracks like "Third Strike" and "Crank It Up" demonstrate the band's knack for creating pit-ready anthems that feel both familiar and refreshingly original.

What sets "Showdown" apart is how seamlessly Rise Of The Northstar weaves Japanese elements into their metalcore foundation without it feeling forced or gimmicky. Songs like "Shogun No Shi" and "Raijin" showcase this cultural fusion at its finest, while "Golden Arrow" and the closing track "Rise [ライズ]" prove that the band has mastered the art of creating memorable hooks within their heavy framework. The production is crisp and punchy, allowing every breakdown to hit with maximum impact while maintaining clarity during the more intricate passages.

For fans of: Hatebreed, Terror, Madball, and Stick To Your Guns

Track listing

  1. The Anthem
  2. Showdown
  3. Third Strike
  4. Crank It Up
  5. One Love
  6. Shogun No Shi
  7. Clan
  8. Raijin
  9. Golden Arrow
  10. Rise [ライズ]

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Artist: Rise Of The Northstar
Label/Manufacturer: Atomic Fire Records
Genre: Metalcore

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