Japanese Metallers LOVEBITES Release ‘Unchained’ Live Video, From Upcoming Live Album and World Tour Documentary NO MORE TRAGEDY.
Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES has unveiled an electrifying live video for their latest single, “Unchained”, available to download / stream for midnight . The video captures the raw intensity and power of the band’s largest headline performance to date, recorded during their 2024 world tour. This high-octane live rendition offers fans a tantalizing preview of their forthcoming live album and video release, NO MORE TRAGEDY.
NO MORE TRAGEDY is a comprehensive package that includes a double-disc live album featuring the full two-hour performance recorded at the iconic Tokyo Garden Theater on 1 September 2024. Additionally, the release boasts a live video accompanied by an 80-minute world tour documentary. This exclusive documentary provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the band’s journey across the UK, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Denmark, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. Subtitled audio commentary from the band adds a personal touch, making this a must-have for fans.
The album’s audio was expertly mixed and mastered by Mikko Karmila and Mika Jussila at the world-renowned Finnvox Studios in Finland, ensuring an unparalleled listening experience.
NO MORE TRAGEDY is now available for preorder through JPU Records, with its international release slated for 4 April 2025. Fans eager for a sneak preview can look forward to the digital version of the live album, which will be available for download and streaming starting 5 March 2025.
In addition to NO MORE TRAGEDY, JPU Records will reissue two of LOVEBITES’ earlier works, LOVEBITES EP II and MEMORIAL FOR THE WARRIOR SOULS, both set for release on 5 April 2025, and available for preorder now.
LOVEBITES EP II is a double-disc follow-up to their groundbreaking 2017 debut, THE LOVEBITES EP, signalling a bold evolution for the band. The first disc features four brand-new tracks, while the second revisits the original EP’s songs, reimagined and re-recorded with the band’s current lineup. The release also includes a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the “Unchained” music video, complete with English subtitles. For the first time, the album’s liner notes will be available in English, enhancing its accessibility to an international audience.
MEMORIAL FOR THE WARRIOR SOULS, the band’s next live release after KNOCKIN’ AT HEAVEN’S GATE, is another standout offering. This live album spans two CDs with English liner notes, while the video release features an incredible five hours of content. Fans can enjoy the full live performance, audio commentary from the band, and THE JUDGEMETARY documentary, which chronicles the band’s domestic JUDGEMENT DAY TOUR. As a special highlight, the documentary includes a surprise visit from Nuno Bettencourt of EXTREME, who attended LOVEBITES’ performance at Tokyo’s Hitomi Memorial Auditorium during his own band’s Japan tour.
With these upcoming releases, LOVEBITES continues to solidify their reputation as one of the most dynamic and captivating forces in heavy metal today. Preorder now to secure your copy of these highly anticipated works.
