Motivated By Death

A shocking fusion of high fashion and heavy low-end sound from Australia, "Couture Symphonic Metal"! The debut album "Motivated By Death" by ANA, a cutting-edge band from Melbourne, Australia that is now attracting strong attention from symphonic metal fans around the world, is being urgently released to commemorate their visit to Japan!! ANA was formed in 2023 around Russian-born songstress Anna Hristenko (Vo), who possesses both overwhelming vocal ability and beauty, and Singapore-born virtuoso guitarist Josh Mak. In the same year, they consecutively released the singles "Sirens," "Moth," and "Ouroboros" via streaming, quickly drawing attention with their mysterious world and powerful sound. Their greatest characteristic lies in what they call "Couture Symphonic Metal," a fusion of the visual beauty of high fashion and majestic metal sound. Their original performance style, in which the members other than Anna wear masks, also creates a strong visual impact. Mastering was handled by the renowned Thomas "Plec" Johansson, known for his work with SOILWORK and MAYHEM! This long-awaited debut full album contains a total of 8 tracks, including a cover of "Aerials" by SYSTEM OF A DOWN. Timed to coincide with their second tour of Japan, starting with the Tokyo show on May 8, 2026, "FATE GEAR 10th Anniversary & ANA "Motivated by Death" Release Commemorative Tour," this is a must-have Japan commemorative edition for fans! Includes translated lyrics and liner notes.

オーストラリアからハイファッションと重低音の融合『クチュール・シンフォニック・メタル』の衝撃! 今、世界中のシンフォニック・メタル・ファンが熱い視線を注ぐオーストラリア・メルボルン出身の最先鋭バンド、ANA (アナ)のデビューアルバム『Motivated By Death』が、来日を記念して急遽リリース!! ANAは、圧倒的な歌唱力と美貌を兼ね備えたロシア出身の歌姫アンナ・クリステンコ (Vo)と、シンガポール出身の鬼才ギタリスト、ジョシュ・マクを中心に2023年に結成。同年「Sirens」「Moth」「Ouroboros」と立て続けにストリーミングでシングルを発表し、そのミステリアスな世界観と重厚なサウンドで瞬く間に注目を集めた。彼らの最大の特徴は、自ら「クチュール・シンフォニック・メタル」と称する、ハイファッションの視覚美と荘厳なメタル・サウンドの融合にある。アンナ以外のメンバーがマスクを着用する独創的なパフォーマンスは、視覚的にも強烈なインパクトを放つ。マスタリングを手掛けたのは、SOILWORKやMAYHEMなどを手掛ける名匠トーマス"プレク"ヨハンソン! 待望のデビュー・フルアルバムとなる本作には、SYSTEM OF A DOWNの名曲「Aerials」のカヴァーを含む全8曲を収録。2026年5月8日の東京公演を皮切りにスタートする2度目の来日ツアー、「FATE GEAR 10th Anniversary & ANA 『Motivated by Death』リリース記念ツアー」に合わせた、ファン必携の来日記念盤! 歌詞対訳/ライナーノーツ付き。