Osaka visual kei rockers Royz have just released the video for their latest single ‘VENOM’. The single is due for release on July 10th.
‘VENOM’ is a heavy rock and metal track with electronic elements and a Middle Eastern tinge. Vocalist Subaru shows off his vocal range here with growls, deep husky singing, and melodic crooning. Lyrically the song handles more mature themes surrounding love and lust, describing an immoral relationship.
Additionally, Royz announced that ‘VENOM’ is available to watch with subtitles in various languages; English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
Releasing on CD on July 10th, ‘VENOM’ will be available in three versions, each including the B-side ‘SOUTHERN X’ (read as SOUTHERN CROSS):
- Type A: Includes a DVD featuring the music video, a making-of feature, and two trading cards.
- Type B: Includes a DVD with the music video shot from multiple angles, as well as the inclusions of Type A.
- Type C: Contains 8 tracks in total—’VENOM’, ‘SOUTHERN X’, 2 bonus tracks, and 4 instrumentals—plus two trading cards.
Each version also comes with a special application ticket (valid only in Japan).
Royz are also about to head out on their SUMMER ONEMAN TOUR, with 14 stops. The tour will start on July 13th at Tokyo’s Akabane ReNY alpha, before wrapping up at Zepp DiverCity on August 29th. The band will also hold their 15th anniversary celebration show titled ’15th FIRST LIVE’ on September 28th in their home city of Osaka at Namba Hatch.
About Royz
Royz officially formed on September 28th 2009 in Osaka. Originally a 4-piece, the band were joined by guitarist Kuina in 2010 to become a 5-piece. Their first album ‘Revolution to New Age’ released in 2011. In 2014, guitarist Kazuki left Royz due to family problems, the band becoming a 4-piece again, and staying that way to the present day. To date, the band have released 8 albums, including a best of album in 2019 spanning 10 years of their career, and ‘gore best’ in 2023 featuring re-recordings of 7 songs. The band’s last EP ‘Giant Killers’ released in 2024. Royz are Subaru (vocals), Kuina (guitar), Koudai (bass), and Tomoya (drums).
Royz
VENOM
Release Date: 10/07/2024
Label: B.P.Records
Stream: Spotify | Apple Music
CD: Type A | Type B | Type C
