SAILING BEFORE THE WIND RELEASE NEW SINGLE, “ILLUMINATOR,” FEATURING CLAYTON KING OF SO IT BEGINS

TOKYO, JAPAN, 28 January 2022 – Tokyo-based metalcore outfit Sailing Before The Wind has released a brand new song, "Illuminator," featuring Clayton King of So It Begins.

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"Illuminator" is the band's first single since releasing their re-recorded EP Immemorial last year. It boasts relentless grooves, ruthless guitar leads, and a driving chorus that rips the song open at the seams.

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Fueled by bassist and composer, Bitoku Sakamoto (known as a touring bassist for Crystal Lake), Sailing Before The Wind songs frequently feature highly melodic twin guitar leads, metal riffs, and breakdowns, with a variety of influences including Parkway Drive, August Burns Red, and In Flames. Sailing Before The Wind is also recognized for their aggressive live performance and synchronized stage presence.

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“The new single is for all the people who're struggling in believing in themselves," says Bitoku. "When life seems tough, illuminate the way yourself.”

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“Illuminator” is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and most other online streaming platforms. You can check out the visualizer video for ‘Illuminator’ below.

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About Sailing Before the Wind:

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Sailing Before The Wind is a Japanese metalcore outfit formed in Tokyo in 2011. Throughout its history, the fully independent band has gone through numerous line-up changes, with bassist and composer Bitoku (known as a touring bassist for Crystal Lake), serving as the only original member. Bitoku writes and engineers every song in the band's repertoire, and is currently joined by four recruited members — Ryoichi (vocals), Kosuke (guitar), Daisuke (guitar), and Hiroki (drums).
 

The band gained a growing underground fan base from their 2012 EP Judgement, followed by 2016 EP Sanctuary. Their 2019 EP, Revised Standards, ranked #2 in Japanese Apple Music Metal chart next to BABYMETAL and featured guest vocals from Thomas Pirozzi of Sienna Skies, Al & Nick Boltz of A Scent Like Wolves. After releasing 6 EPs and many tours, the band highly recognized in Japanese metalcore scene in recent years.

 

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