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Japanese metallers, coldrain, recently unveiled their latest single “Chasing Shadows,” ahead of a German tour and festival run this August. In the same breath, they announced the coming of their next EP, Optimize, this Fall. Following on from their March release of “’Incomplete,” the new English/Japanese language track comes with a full music video. Watch it below.
Stream “Chasing Shadows” here: https://coldrainband.lnk.to/ChasingShadowsEU
Vocalist Masato shares about the new song:
”This song was inspired by tales of people who questioned the values and rules they were given, and try to find the truth for themselves. I wanted to share how important it is to explore + understand each other, instead of easily moving toward conflict or anger. Even if the world feels closed off, the fire inside us can’t be put out. It’s a message to keep taking small steps forward, even when we feel lost.”
The Japanese quintet recently announced their Japan Tour for September and October under the title Optimize while also teasing the arrival of their new EP under the same name for this fall. With two singles already released and their European headline tour for this fall branded under the same name, fans and new listeners alike can expect more details to follow in the upcoming weeks.
The release of “Chasing Shadows” comes just as coldrain kicks off their festival & headliner run in Germany, with appearances at major events including Rocco del Schlacko, Summer Breeze, and Reload Festival. The band will also return to Europe this fall for a 17-date headline tour across the UK and Europe, including stops in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Berlin, and Warsaw. With the tour being added to the band’s Optimize run, fans can expect to hear songs from their new EP, expected for this fall, live for the first time.
Optimize UK tour dates
22/11 – Rebellion, Manchester (UK)
23/11 – Electric Ballroom, London (UK)
25/11 – Trix, Antwerp (BE)
26/11 – Trabendo, Paris (FR)
27/11 – Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne (DE)
28/11 – Große Freiheit 36, Hamburg (DE)
30/11 – Melgweg, Amsterdam (NL)
01/12 – Garage, Saarbrücken (DE)
02/12 – Kiff, Aarau (CH)
03/12 – LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (DE)
05/12 – Palac Akropolis, Prague (CZ)
06/12 – Barba Negra, Budapest (HU)
07/12 – Szene, Vienna (AT)
09/12 – Proxima, Warsaw (PL)
10/12 – Lido, Berlin (DE)
12/12 – Backstage, Munich (DE)
13/12 – Zoom, Frankfurt (DE)
Tickets for all shows are on sale now here: https://bnds.us/4slw31
Formed in 2007 in Nagoya, Japan, and with a total of seven studio albums under their belt, coldrain is certainly not a new name in the scene. While releasing music in English, the quintet is known for blending melodic singing with heavy instrumentals and screaming, finding the perfect balance between genres. Through touring with international names such as Bullet for My Valentine and Papa Roach, coldrain has built an international audience over the years.
Band members:
Masato – Vocals
Y.K.C – Guitars
Sugi – Guitars
RxYxO – Bass
Katsuma – Drums
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