Japanese Purveyors of 'Wabi Sabi' Rock, Hebi Katana, reveal details of their upcoming new album, first single out today
Edited by Anselm Anderson Japanese doom metal act HEBI KATANA will release their fourth studio album "Imperfection" on July 25th via Ripple Music. Today, they unveil their debut single "Dead Horse Requiem". Click below to watch Hebi Katana's new video. Listen to the single on all streaming services New listeners to the band from Tokyo will be interested to know they blend wabi-sabi (Japanese traditional acceptance of transience and imperfection) with heavy doom sounds. Their 2023 album “III” was critically acclaimed in Japan and beyond and ranked #7 on the influential Doom Chart s for December 2023, while being labelled a 'deadly force' in the US. Formed in 2020 , HEBI KATANA released their self-titled debut album during the same year. They quickly became a formidable force in Japan with their authentic doom/stoner sound and dark and mellow heavy rock sound. Hebi Katana soon established their sound as “Tokyo Samurai Doom”, releasing their secon...