Japanese metal guitarist SAKI (NEMOPHILA, Mary's Blood) has announced the release of her new solo instrumental album, PLUVIA, featuring guest appearances from Gus G., Frédéric Leclercq and Senri Kawaguchi. Released in Japan through major label King Records, the album will get an international release on CD via JPU Records arriving from 26 August featuring exclusive translated content and the chance to win a signed photo card from SAKI.

Marking SAKI's first full-length solo album, PLUVIA brings together an impressive cast of musicians from across the international rock and metal scene. Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. (Firewind, Ozzy Osbourne) joins SAKI on "Flores a Flores", while bassist Frédéric Leclercq (DragonForce, Kreator), who previously collaborated with SAKI in AMAHIRU, makes an appearance on "GERMINANS".

PLUVIA also features respected Japanese musicians hibiki (SABER TIGER, NoGoD) and Kagemaru (-Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan- Zigzag) on "REDEMPTION", alongside acclaimed drummer Senri Kawaguchi, whose performances can be heard on both the title track "PLUVIA" and album closer "GERMINANS".

“Melody was one of the most important elements while creating this album,” comments SAKI. “The word 'pluvia' became its central theme, as rain holds a special significance for me. It has been present at every major milestone concert in my life. In Japanese culture, rain deities and dragon gods are often regarded as guardians of the arts, so over time I've come to see rain as a symbol of good fortune and something deeply connected to my own journey”.

A founding member of NEMOPHILA and known for her work as lead guitarist of Mary's Blood, SAKI has become one of the most prominent figures in Japan's modern metal scene. Her solo instrumental releases "BRIGHTNESS" and "GERMINANS" both reached No. 1 on the iTunes Instrumental Charts in Japan, the UK and the US, while her work with NEMOPHILA has taken her from sold-out headline shows in Japan to major international events including Aftershock Festival in the United States.

Outside Japan, PLUVIA will be released by JPU Records with exclusive video-on-demand bonus content, including the music video for "PLUVIA" and a behind-the-scenes making-of documentary with English subtitles. Fans who pre-order the album through JPU Records will also have the chance to receive signed photo card from SAKI.