Japanese Alt-Rock Visual Kei band XANVALA presents “ANCHOR-EP”. This new release will be available in both physical format and digital distribution on April 2, 2025.
“ANCHOR-EP” features their latest digital single, “ruru”, a charming rock song with a melodic foundation that builds like a pounding heartbeat in anticipation. The EP also includes fiercer re-recordings of the singles “Angel drop” and “Beautiful”, along with two brand-new tracks, “Ark” and “Boku no kamisama”. In addition, it comes with a live DVD with footage from the final date of their “BANQUET” tour 2024.
Like a strong anchor, XANVALA have firmly secured their place in the ever-changing waves of the Japanese Visual Kei scene, establishing themselves as one of the prominent forces of the new generation. The band continues to pushing forward steadily with their high-energy sound and striking performances.
XANVALA is currently gearing up to take the stage at EX Theater Roppongi, for the grand finale in Tokyo, of the “ARK” tour on May 5.
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XANVALA – ANCHOR-EP
April 2, 2025
CD
1. Ark
2. ruru [ 縷々 ]
3. Angel drop [エンジェル・ドロップ ] (Re-Recording)
4. Boku no kamisama [ 僕の神様 ]
5. Beautiful [ ビューティフル ] (Re-Recording)
DVD
XANVALA TOUR 2024 “BANQUET” TOUR FINAL at Veats Shibuya
1. CULTURE
2. Crocodile [クロコダイル ]
3. MAGNIFINCENT
4. Hate Speech [ ヘイトスピーチ ]
5. Jabara [ ジャバラ ]
6.BANQUET
7.R.I.P
8. Nokoribi [ 残火 ]
About XANVALA
XANVALA is one of the most thrilling emerging acts in the current Japanese Alternative Visual Kei scene. Their music is a burst of energy, characterized by heavy yet melodic rock, along with catchy rhythms, distorted guitar riffs and electronic backings. Combining the composing skills of the four members with the emotional stories crafted by vocalist Tatsumi, XANVALA’s style ranges from dark aggressive sounds to vibrant effervescent melodies. With the name XANVALA (pronounced ”zanbala”), meaning “disheveled hair,” it’s no surprise that headbanging is a must at their concerts. Their fierce presence and intense music create a mesmerizing atmosphere that is captivating audiences both in and outside of Japan.
Official Sites
Website: https://xanvala.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@paraguasinc.1339
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3roFgDP
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3sH7Pwk
X: https://x.com/XANVALA
Instagram: https://instagram.com/xanvala
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@xanvala_official
Facebook: https://facebook.com/xanvala
Line-up
Tatsumi – vocals
Yuhma – guitar
Souma – guitar
70. (Nao) – bass
Tomoya – drums
Label: PARAGUAS inc.