WACK have declared that ‘WACK in the UK Vol.3’ will take place on August 28th at The Underworld in London, the agency’s international stomping ground.
This series serves as WACK’s exclusive overseas live event, debuting last November in central London and returning with ‘WACK in the UK Vol.2’ earlier this week, featuring performances from KiSS KiSS, ASP, and GANG PARADE.
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During the event, WACK director Junnosuke Watanabe unveiled the lineup for ‘WACK in the UK Vol.3’, which includes ASP, MONSTERIDOL, and BiS.
About ASP
ASP (ANTi SOCiETY PUNKS), now a staple of the event, will return to London for the third time this August.
Emerging onto the scene in March 2021 with their fusion of punk-rock, hyper-pop, and rap, ASP are poised to follow in the footsteps of the successful but now disbanded BiSH, emerging as WACK’s next prominent group. Their 3rd major single, ‘Heaven’s Seven’, debuted at the top spot on the Oricon Daily Single Ranking and featured their first fully English song, ‘MAKE A MOVE’, created in collaboration with Sam Matlock from UK-based nu-metal band WARGASM.
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In January, the group signed with London-based record label JPU Records, representing a significant step forward in their international endeavors. On October 8th, they are set to make their Budokan debut with a one-man live concert dubbed ‘We are in BUDOKAN “The floor is all ours!!”’.
ASP
Heaven’s Seven
Release Date: 17/01/2024
Label: Avex / JPU Records
Stream: Spotify | Apple Music
CD: CDJapan
About MONSTERIDOL
Formed in late 2023, MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN TONAi BOUSHO a.k.a. MONSTERIDOL are one of the newest additions to WACK’s diverse roster of groups.
This collaborative unit emerged from the merger of two groups originating from televised competitions featured on the popular TBS variety show ‘Suiyoubi no Downtown’ (‘Wednesday’s Downtown’).
MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN, born from the ‘MONSTER IDOL’ segment in 2019, embraced a light-hearted style, appealing to audiences of all ages with their playful and comedic performances. They made headlines by performing at the Tokyo Dome just four days after their major debut single release and were among the recipients of the New Artist Award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards. TONAi BOUSHO, from the ‘MONSTER LOVE’ segment in 2022, gained attention with their debut single ‘COOKiE’, whose music video swiftly rose to the top of YouTube’s Trending page in Japan.
MONSTERIDOL made their debut with the digital release of their first single, ‘Wonderland’, under the entertainment conglomerate Avex on January 20th.
MONSTERIDOL
Wonderland
Release Date: 20/01/2024
Label: Avex
Stream: Spotify | Apple Music
About BiS
BiS (Brand-new idol Society), now in their third generation, stand as WACK’s flagship idol group, known for their unconventional approach to idol music since their inception in 2010.
After the disbandment of the second generation on May 11th, 2019, BiS conducted auditions that attracted over 2,000 applicants. This led to the formation of the third generation, composed entirely of members with no prior music experience.
Since then, they’ve become the longest running generation in the group’s history, continuing the group’s extreme traditions. This includes completing a 2-day long 200km relay race followed by an immediate live performance, as well as enduring a gruelling 24-hour live show with a 74-track setlist.
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they surprised fans with new song releases and published a documentary music video featuring the same song performed 101 times in a row.
With new members recruited through the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP in 2023, their new album ‘NEVER MiND’, the group’s first release in four years, signified BiS’s entry into a “new era”, making it highly anticipated among their dedicated fanbase.
BiS
NEVER MiND
Release Date: 28/02/2024
Label: NIPPON CROWN
Stream: Spotify | Apple Music
WACK in the UK Vol.3
28th August (Wed) – London, The Underworld
Feat. ASP, BiS, and MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN TONAi BOUSHO a.k.a. MONSTERIDOL