NEWS
2022/02/19
Following the project’s launch last month, Trivium’s Matthew Kiichi Heafy has now shared full details of the release of IBARAKI’s debut album Rashomon – and dropped another new song. As well as the already-released collab with Emperor’s Ihsahn (Tamashii No Houkai), Matt has enlisted two more very special guests for the 10-track record: Gerard Way on Rōnin, and Nergal on Akumu – which is out now. “Akumu translates to ‘nightmare’ – and with this piece, I encourage the listener to work to find their interpretations of what they feel from the lyrics, music, and the haunting visuals of the music video,” explains Kiichi. “I have always been fascinated by Sagazan’s Transfiguration, and for years, I have wanted to pay homage to his works with a performance art piece; t...
