RYUJIN · Ryujin | TRANSPARENT ORANGE 2LP

Transparent orange double vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Ryujin'

Ryujin delivers a thunderous self-titled debut that showcases the band's ability to blend traditional Japanese elements with crushing heavy metal. The album opens with "Hajimari" setting the stage for an epic journey through tracks like "Gekokujo" and "Dragon, Fly Free", where Eastern melodies intertwine with Western metal sensibilities. The collaboration with Matthew K. Heafy from Trivium on multiple tracks including "Raijin and Fujin", "The Rainbow Song", and "Saigo No Hoshi" adds an international flavor that elevates the album's scope and appeal.

What makes this release particularly compelling is how Ryujin manages to honor their cultural heritage while delivering modern metal that hits hard. Tracks like "Scream of the Dragon" and "Gekirin" demonstrate the band's ability to craft memorable hooks without sacrificing intensity. The album closes with a powerful rendition of "Guren No Yumiya" featuring Heafy once again, proving that cross-cultural collaborations can create something truly special when done with respect and skill.

For fans of:
Trivium, Galneryus, Babymetal and DragonForce

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Hajimari
A2. Gekokujo
A3. Dragon, Fly Free
A4. Raijin and Fujin (Feat. Matthew K. Heafy)
B1. The Rainbow Song (Feat. Matthew K. Heafy)
B2. Kunnecup (Feat. Mukai Wataru)
B3. Scream of the Dragon

LP 2:
C1. Gekirin
C2. Saigo No Hoshi (Feat. Matthew K. Heafy)
C3. Ryujin
D1. Guren No Yumiya (Feat. Matthew K. Heafy)
D2. Saigo No Hoshi (feat. Matthew K. Heafy)

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com