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International power metal act SAEKO, led by the dynamic Japanese singer Saeko Kitamae, has launched an exciting crowdfunding campaign to support the recording of the new mini-album and music video.
Join the campaign and be part of this exciting chapter by supporting at http://kck.st/3PXwcDz.
This project will reimagine select tracks from her groundbreaking 2004 debut album, Above Heaven Below Heaven, giving them new life with the incredible musicianship of her internationally acclaimed band. SAEKO made history in 2005 as the first Asian female artist to perform at Wacken Open Air, setting the stage for a career built on perseverance, musical excellence, and international collaboration. After a 15-year hiatus, she returned in 2021 with Holy Are We Alone, an album that reaffirmed her status as one of power metal’s most passionate voices.
Born in Osaka, Japan, Saeko Kitamae’s musical journey started with a deep love for rock and metal, leading her to move to Germany in pursuit of her dream of becoming a power metal singer. She collaborated with renowned European musicians and quickly made a name for herself in the international metal scene. She has worked with some of the best in the industry, including Michael Ehre (Gamma Ray, The Unity), Lars Ratz (Metalium), and Guido Benedetti (Trick Or Treat). Her ability to seamlessly blend Japanese and Western metal influences has made her music unique and emotionally powerful. In addition to her studio work, she has toured with legendary artists such as Doro, bringing her powerful stage presence to audiences across Europe.
The band is composed of Saeko Kitamae on vocals, Guido Benedetti (Trick Or Treat) on guitars, Alessandro Sala (Rhapsody Of Fire) on bass, and Michael Ehre (Gamma Ray, The Unity) on drums. Together, they create an electrifying sound that combines powerful melodies, deep compositions, and the raw energy of metal.
It has been over three years since SAEKO’s last album, and her journey back has been an inspiring one. At the beginning of 2020, she successfully raised ¥2,000,000 (€15,400) in a crowdfunding campaign, allowing her to record Holy Are We Alone. However, just as she was ready to take the next step, COVID-19 disrupted everything, halting live performances, delaying plans, and ultimately affecting her ability to stay in Europe, forcing her return to Japan. Now, she is ready to push forward stronger than ever, with new music and a fresh vision that fans can be part of.
This crowdfunding campaign is an opportunity for fans to directly contribute to the making of a mini-album and a high-quality music video that will celebrate SAEKO’s past while looking ahead to an exciting future. The goal is not only to revisit and reinterpret some of her classic songs but also to create momentum for upcoming live performances and new creative projects. With the support of her dedicated fanbase, SAEKO is eager to continue her artistic journey and bring her music to audiences worldwide.
By joining this campaign, fans become an essential part of the process, helping to fuel the creative energy that makes SAEKO’s music so unique. This is more than just a fundraiser; it’s a way to actively participate in the evolution of an artist whose passion for metal knows no bounds. Every supporter plays a role in making this project a reality, and together, we can celebrate SAEKO’s music in a way that unites the global metal community. Join the campaign and be part of this exciting chapter by supporting at http://kck.st/3PXwcDz.
Must-Watch SAEKO Music Videos:
Japan: In My Dream Watch Here
Russia: Heroes Watch Here
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SAEKO line-up:
Saeko Kitamae - Vocals
Guido Benedetti - Guitars
Alessandro Sala - Bass
Michael Ehre - Drums
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ROOT ZERO
ASCENDING WELSH PROGRESSIVE METALLERS DETAIL DEBUT ALBUM & SINGLE!
Highly absorbing Welsh riff merchants ROOT ZERO will release their hugely striking debut album, Dark Rainbow, on Friday 16th May. The UK progressive metallers have also revealed their engrossing new single and video, Tumbleweed. Check out the band over at - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7woGQcgP6EzJobqw0r3ovy , and watch their stunning new video, here
With an imposing collection of influences that recall everyone from Deftones and Soundgarden through to Katatonia and Cult of Luna, ROOT ZERO are a distinctive and alluring prospect.
The intriguing six-piece pull from the world of progressive and gothic metal to unleash twisting and atmospheric cuts of intricate metal that are carefully crafted with thoughtful detail and high intensity.Originally formed as a solo project by multi-instrumentalist Giacomo Fiderio, ROOT ZERO expanded their sound and evolved over the years, and by 2022, a full band line up was assembled featuring Sasha Bannister (lead vocals), Giacomo Fiderio (keyboards/co-lead vocals), Llyr Williams (guitar), Wren Wood (guitar), Rob Edwards (bass), and Joshua Powell-Gibbs (drums). ROOT ZERO then pushed on and burrowed away in the studio to release their debut EP, The Weight of What I Started, in 2023.
Live performances quickly began to take shape, and the sextet soon amassed a powerful reputation for delivering breath-taking live shows. This is evidenced by the band unanimously winning last year’s South Wales’s Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses competition. ROOT ZERO also went on to perform at Bloodstock Festival and tore the house down with a raucous and deeply engaging set.Now established on the live circuit, ROOT ZERO are geared up to climb further, and have just completed work on their immersive debut album, Dark Rainbow. The release is laced with engulfing cuts of dramatic metal merged with power, groove, atmospherics and guile. With many live performances on the way, and further singles to follow, the future will be hugely exciting for
ROOT ZERO.ROOT ZERO are: Sasha Bannister: Lead Vocals; Giacomo Fiderio: Keyboards/Co-lead vocals; Llyr Williams: Guitar; Wren Wood: Guitar; Rob Edwards: Bass; Joshua Powell-Gibbs: Drums.
Album track listing: 1. The Good Times Never Last; 2. Inner Turmoil; 3. I Drowned In The Desert; 4. Notti D’Inverno; 5. Ignis Fatuus; 6. Tumbleweed; 7. Dry; 8. Depression; 9. Dark Rainbow; 10. Litha; 11. The Infection.
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