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coldrain Announce New Album ‘OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE’
Japanese metalcore band coldrain have announced their new album 'OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE', their first full-length release since 2022's 'Nonnegative'. The record is due out on 25 September via Century Media Records and has been teased with the release of a new track.
The 12-track album includes the songs 'OPTIMIZE', 'CHASING SHADOWS' and 'INCOMPLETE', with guest features from The Used's Bert McCracken on 'POISON' and Crossfaith's Kenta Koie on 'SAVIOR'. The newly released single 'EX-HUMANITY' has been described by frontman Masato as a track built on contrast, pairing energetic, powerful instrumentation with sparse, despairing lyrics that explore what it means to remain human.
In short
- coldrain announce new album 'OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE', out 25 September
- First full-length since 2022's 'Nonnegative', via Century Media Records
- New single 'EX-HUMANITY' released; album features Bert McCracken and Kenta Koie
Explained simply
Coldrain are a Japanese metalcore band who emerged in the 2000s and have developed a dedicated international following over two decades. Metalcore is a genre that fuses heavy metal with hardcore punk, defined by aggressive guitar work, dynamic breakdowns and a mix of clean and screamed vocals.
The band represent one of Japan's most significant contributions to the global heavy music scene, finding particular success across Asia and amongst metalcore enthusiasts worldwide. Their influence has grown alongside the broader popularity of metalcore as a genre.
Coldrain's music is characterised by contrast, combining powerful, energetic instrumentation with introspective or darker lyrical themes. They frequently collaborate with other artists in the metal and hardcore communities, contributing to a wider international network of musicians working in heavy music styles.