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LOVEBITES to bring GLORY TO THE WORLD with new EP in March 2021

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LOVEBITES, one of Japan's most important heavy metal bands, have today revealed plans to release new EP GLORY, GLORY, TO THE WORLD on 10 March, 2021. (UPDATE: It has been announced that the EP will be released on CD, vinyl and as a CD+Tshirt bundle. Details can be found here.) 

The four-track beacon of heavy metal hope was recorded under the darkness of the coronavirus pandemic. All four tracks will be exclusive to the EP and will not feature on or be rerecorded for future albums, like 2018 EP BATTLE AGAINST DAMNATION.

On creating the EP the band comments, "On one hand, working on this album during the spread of coronavirus has been mentally draining. On the other, the music created in such darkness has managed to become full of feelings of salvation and light. This body of work is full of a positive power unlike anything else in the history of LOVEBITES".

GLORY, GLORY, TO THE WORLD follows critically acclaimed album ELECTRIC PENTAGRAM, which made its debut on Japan's Oricon Album chart at number nine. It also follows news that the band has sold out its 2021 national tour, and that new song 'Winds of Transylvania' will be the theme song to the anime VLADLOVE from visionary directors Mamoru Oshii and Junji Nishimura (Ghost in the Shell, Urusei Yatsura).

Further details about the international release from JPU Records will be announced shortly.


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LOVEBITES Heavy Metal Never Dies tshirt (front)
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LOVEBITES – HEAVY METAL NEVER DIES: Live In Tokyo 2021

JPU076

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Japanese metal band LOVEBITES celebrate the glory of live music with their most heavy metal live experience so far. HEAVY METAL NEVER DIES, LOVEBITES captures the essence of what it means to put on a metal show with this 2CD live album that's also available to watch via video on demand. The limited edition bundle includes the 2CD live album, tour pass, a t-shirt in a size of your choice, and the video on demand concert footage plus a bonus video.

HEAVY METAL NEVER DIES: Live in Tokyo 2021 was recorded at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL within the limits of Japan’s coronavirus restrictions, where venue capacity was limited and fans were not allowed to cheer, LOVEBITES set out to show that even with such limits, HEAVY METAL NEVER DIES!

Please note that this release is only available in the UK and Europe. All other areas are blocked from purchase based on IP location.

Tracklist

Disc One

  1. Opening (The Five Coffins)
  2. The Awakening
  3. The Hammer Of Wrath
  4. Bravehearted
  5. Don't Bite The Dust
  6. Stand And Deliver (Shoot 'em Down)
  7. Shadowmaker
  8. Break The Wall
  9. Dancing With The Devil

Disc Two

  1. A Frozen Serenade
  2. Swan Song
  3. Glory To The World
  4. The Apocalypse
  5. M.D.O.
  6. Don't Bite The Dust
  7. Holy War
  8. Thunder Vengeance
  9. Under The Red Sky

2CD Edition Includes:

  • 2CDs.
  • 19-tracks.
  • 16-page booklet with live photos.
  • Additional English booklet with lore and liner notes.

Video on Demand Edition Includes:

  • 126 minute run time.
  • English subtitles.
  • Bonus LOVEBITES introduction video.
  • Available to stream on demand.

Limited Edition Bundle Includes:

  • Everything included with the 2CD edition.
  • Everything included in the video on demand edition.
  • Limited edition laminated tour pass.
  • T-shirt (printed using UK sizes).

Digital Album Includes

  • All 19-tracks available to download /stream.
  • Available as a high definition Apple Audio Master from Apple Music and iTunes.
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