VIDEO NEWS: RYUJIN Release Video For New Single ‘Saigo No Hoshi’ Featuring Matthew Kiichi Heafy

RYUJIN have released a video for their new single Saigo No Hoshi, taken from their upcoming self-titled album. The track features back vocals from Trivium‘s Matthew Kiichi Heafy and cello expressions by Mukai Wataru of the Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra.

“This is our first ballad, so it’s very special for us,” comments frontman and mastermind Ryoji Shinomoto. “This song is about a samurai who was about to die after the war, thinking about his family and praying for peace. A lot of very sad wars are currently happening on the planet too, families are being separated, and so on. I put that feeling into it. Also, I am inviting everybody to enjoy Mr. Mukai’s outstanding cello performance. The album also includes a version sung by Matthew in English, so I am curious which version people are gonna like more!”

RYUJIN is due for release on 12th January 2024 via Napalm Records, available to pre-order HERE.