HAGANE restart activities with thunderous single ‘Tenka-goken’

HAGANE, the all female symphonic metal unit, have restarted their activities with latest single ‘Tenka-goken’ (‘The Five Swords of Japan’, or literally ‘Five Greatest Swords under Heaven’). The video premiered on July 6th.

‘Tenka-goken’ is the band’s first single since 2021, and the first with their new lineup. The track is taken from their new EP, released physically on June 27th, titled ‘Life Goes On!’. Written by guitarist Sakura, ‘Tenka-goken’ is a classic symphonic metal song. New vocalist Nagi has a powerful and clean voice that is a refreshing change from the often higher pitched symphonic metal vocalists. Additionally, Sakura really shines with a long and ear-worm worthy guitar solo.

The music video for ‘Tenka-goken’ sees HAGANE fittingly perform in a temple, mirroring the heavenly title of the song. The five aforementioned swords are important real life cultural items. 3 of them are regarded as national treasures (Dōjigiri, Mikazuki, and Ōdenta), one an ‘imperial property’ (Onimaru), and one an ‘important cultural property’ (Juzumaru).

About HAGANE

HAGANE formed as an all-female 5-piece symphonic metal band in 2018. The group’s styling is noted as being cool and refreshing in juxtaposition to their powerful sound. They released their first mini album in June 2020 titled ‘EpisodeØ’. In August 2022 the band released their first full album ‘Code; 9021’. Following this release, they sold out every date of their ‘”Code; 9021″ TOUR 2022’, including the tour final at Spotify O-WEST in Shibuya. On May 26th 2023 the band held a one-man live titled ‘HAGANE ONE MAN LIVE “ZERO”‘ where three of the members announced their departure- vocalist Uyu, guitarist Mayto, and drummer Kanako. The band restarted in 2024 with 2 new members, becoming a 4-piece, and releasing their much anticipated EP ‘Life Goes On!’, followed by the single ‘Tenka-goken’. HAGANE are Nagi (vo.), Sakura (gt.), Sayaka (ba.), and JUNNA (dr.).

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