by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 19, 2024 | Interviews
The samurai metal outfit Ryujin took everyone by surprise towards the end of 2023 by not only changing their name (formerly known as Gyze) but also announcing their new self-titled album, released on January 12th via Napalm Records. While our thoughts on the...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 12, 2024 | Releases, Reviews
It seemed like the Samurai metal outfit Ryujin emerged out of nowhere last year. With Trivium’s Matthew Kiichi Heafy attached to the project as producer and making a few guest appearances. However, after a closer look, I realized the band had undergone a...
by Elise Yablon | Jan 12, 2024 | New & Noteworthy
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. As the 2024 new music cycle revs up, we will see new albums from metal staples The Rods and Magnum, as well as the first original...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 9, 2023 | New Music, News, Releases, Video
Japanese Samurai metal outfit Ryujin, formerly known as Gyze, have shared a video for their latest single, “Gekokujo.” The track promises to be their heaviest single yet, taken from their upcoming self-titled album out January 12 via Napalm Records....
by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 9, 2023 | New Music, News, Releases, Video
Samurai metal outfit Ryujin are set to release their self-titled album on January 12, 2024, via Napalm Records. Initially formed in 2011 as Gyze, the band blends heavy metal and intricate guitar work, incorporating both Japanese and English lyrics. The album,...