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XANVALA Unravels a New Vale with Latest EP!

Promising five-member rock band XANVALA has released a first EP titled 我慾之幕 (Gayoku no Maku) on June 2. This work contains six tracks plus a DVD featuring the music video for “ヒトリ舞台” (“Hitori butai”).

Since the formation of the band in 2020, XANVALA has proved to be a must-listen for any rock music fan. Their fresh and energetic essence is showcased through the songs presented on this EP. The promotional track, “Hitori butai”, stands out with catchy riffs and a vibrant rhythm combined with the emotional voice of Tatsumi. In contrast to the ferociously loud single “Janome” that came out in January, XANVALA presents a brighter sound for this work. Despite this, tracks like “ratchet” or “Tragedy wa gitaisuru” are proof that the aggressive side is still present.

Prior to this release, the music video for “Dare ga tame no koufukuron” (from the singles compilation Roku jyuusou) was unleashed in March for the delight of fans of their earlier songs. The unstoppable race of XANVALA is underway as a new limited single has been already announced. The single Bamby will be available to purchase only at concerts from June 7.  

XANVALA has been forced to slow down the pace due to the outbreak of the pandemic, but they are still aiming to reach more areas in Japan as far as the circumstances allow, and of course, hoping to tour internationally in the near future as well. For the time being, the band will be doing a Japanese one-man tour in August that includes Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Sendai.

As the curtain rises, witness the act that XANVALA has put on for the world to see! Be sure to check out the music video for “Hitori Butai” along with the order link for Gayoku no maku below!

Standard edition 


Gayoku no Maku Jacket Cover

XANVALA 「Gayoku no Maku」

CD

1. Hitori butai [ヒトリ舞台]

2. DROID

3. ratchet

4. Tragedy wa gitaisuru [トラジェディは擬態する]

5. Nemuru byoshin [眠る秒針]

6. Shumaku [終幕]

DVD

1. Hitori butai (MV)

2. Hitori butai (MV Tatsumi Angle)

3. Hitori butai (MV Yuhma Angle)

4. Hitori butai (MV Souma Angle)

5. Hitori butai (MV 70. Angle)

6. Hitori butai (MV Tomoya Angle)

7. “Gayoku no maku” Audio Commentary

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