Band-Maid Releases New Album 'Epic Narratives'
Japanese rock band BAND-MAID has released their highly anticipated eighth studio album, "Epic Narratives," on September 25, 2024. This album marks their first full-length release since "Unseen World" in January 2021, showcasing the band's evolution over the past three and a half years.
Album Overview
"Epic Narratives" features 14 tracks, blending BAND-MAID's signature hard rock sound with fresh collaborations and thematic depth. The tracklist includes:
Magie
Shambles
Protect You
SHOW THEM (with The Warning)
Forbidden Tale
Bestie
Brightest Star
Letters to You
The One
Memorable
Go Easy
Toi et Moi
TAMAYA!
Get to the Top
Notably, the track "SHOW THEM" is a collaboration with Mexican rock band The Warning, highlighting BAND-MAID's commitment to cross-cultural musical fusion.
Special Editions
"Epic Narratives" is available in multiple formats:
Standard CD Edition: Regular packaging.
Limited Edition CD+DVD: Includes a DVD featuring exclusive content.
One-Time Pressing CD+Blu-ray+Photobook: Features a Blu-ray disc with live performance footage and a comprehensive photobook, all encased in a special package.
Early pre-orders received an exclusive bonus CD titled "Seasoned," containing the opening SE song for BAND-MAID's Hall Tour 2024.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Epic Narratives" achieved impressive chart positions:
Oricon Digital Albums Chart: Peaked at #8.
Oricon Combined Albums Chart: Reached #12.
Billboard Japan Hot Albums: Secured the #10 spot.
These rankings reflect the album's warm reception and BAND-MAID's growing influence in the rock music scene.
Fans can stream "Epic Narratives" on major platforms and purchase physical copies through official retailers. For a visual glimpse into the album, check out the official teaser video below:
