After releasing their first single in 2012, BRIDEAR has been unrelenting. Performing across Japan, the band developed a dedicated following which continued to grow with their first EP Overturn the Doom, and the follow up hit single and popular music video “Light in the Dark.” International audiences soon discovered the video online creating a massive buzz and passionate global hard rock/metal audience.
Following the 2016 release of their first full-length album BARYTE, the group continued to perform across their home country gaining a reputation for excellent musicianship and engaging live performances. In 2017, BRIDEAR performed in Europe for the first time and appeared at major conventions such as Mondocon in Budapest, Hungry and Made in Asia in Brussels, Belgium supporting their EP HELIX. Having performed in 11 countries, BRIDEAR has worked to build their fan base in the West while becoming a major label act in Japan, attracting AVEX TRAX for their 2019 album Expose Your Emotions. On October 5th 2019, BRIDEAR performed in London at METAL MATSURI, the first all J-metal festival outside of Japan, with a stunning set winning more international fans and gaining press attention in their home country for the memorable performance.
In early 2021, BRIDEAR joined UK-based label SETSUZOKU RECORDS. The band's latest album, Bloody Bride, was BRIDEAR's first official international release. The album recieved incredible reviews from international music media, and drew the attention of such publications as Metal Hammer and Guitar Player magazine. In September 2021, The epic 8-minute prog masterpeice 'Brave New World Revisited' was then released as a digital single, encapuslating the band's incredible versatility and technical wizardry.
In September 2021, BRIDEAR became the first artist from Japan to tour internationally since the onset of the global COVID-19 situation. The tour was a triumphant return to the international stage displaying the band's bravery and will to overcome the odds and reclaim live music in a 'Brave New World'.
May 2022 will see the international release of the brand-new album Aegis of Athena—a blistering 11-track opus perfectly blending traditional heavy metal, progressive arrangements, and addictive J-rock hooks. With ambitions at an all-time high, BRIDEAR is set to further their international reach in 2022 and beyond.
Current lineup:
Vo.KIMI
Ba.晴琉（HARU）
Gt. MOE
Gt. Ayumi
Dr. Natsumi
Former members:
Gt.美彩季 (MISAKI) - on Hiatus as of July 2022
Gt.美弦（MITSURU）
Gt.Misa
Dr.KAI
No Salvation
BRIDEAR Lyrics
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People were invited to sadness.
No salvation in thd world.
Side effect always afflict me.
I pray, but I can't get any result in sorrow.
No more, no need.
響く愛哭 廃れた感傷 あまりにも儚い
Grief and Tears.
People were fallen in darkness.
No salvation in thd world.
Overdays always afflict me.
I pray for...
I resist, but I can't get any result in tangle.
No more, no need.
永遠に枯れない涙 意味を与えてほしい
還らぬ記憶の中 残された絶望
People were invited to sadness.
No salvation in thd world.
Side effect always afflict me.
I pray for...
I pray, but I can't get any result in sorrow.
No more, no need.
崩れ蝕まれる自信 意味を与えてほしい
消えない傷跡 まだ苦しめるRemenber
静寂を破る音 強く踏み出した足は
影に操られ 闇へ堕ちていくだけ
Grief and Tears.
People were fallen in darkness.
No salvation in thd world.
Overdays always afflict me.
I pray for...
I resist, but I can't get any result in tangle.
No more, no need.
永遠に枯れない涙 意味を与えてほしい
還らぬ記憶の中 残された絶望
崩れ蝕まれる自身 意味を与えてほしい
消えない傷跡 まだ苦しめるRemember
The BRIDEAR song "No Salvation" is a powerful and emotional testament to the pain and grief that people can experience in their lives. The lyrics speak of an overwhelming sense of sadness and despair that is shared by many, with people being invited into this feeling of sorrow. Despite prayers and attempts to resist, there is no salvation to be found in this world, and the side effects of this pain always afflict the singer. The lyrics call for meaning to be given to tears that never dry, memories that cannot be forgotten, and wounds that continue to haunt.
The song captures a sense of hopelessness and desperation, with the singer feeling that their confidence is crumbling, and they are being consumed by darkness. They feel controlled by shadows and are being dragged further into despair with each passing day. Despite the intensity of the emotions expressed, there is a sense of resignation and acceptance to the lyrics, with the singer recognizing that there is "no more, no need" to fight against this overwhelming pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Grief and Tears.
People were invited to sadness.
No salvation in thd world.
There is no hope or relief in this world.
Side effect always afflict me.
Negative consequences always come with emotional experiences.
I pray, but I can't get any result in sorrow.
Despite prayer, there is no relief from sadness.
No more, no need.
There is no point in continuing to seek something that cannot be found.
People were fallen in darkness.
People have lost their way and fallen into despair.
Overdays always afflict me.
The weight of time causes constant suffering.
I pray for...
Hoping for deliverance.
I resist, but I can't get any result in tangle.
Despite resistance, there is no escape from a difficult situation.
永遠に枯れない涙 意味を与えてほしい
The tears never stop falling and I wish to know their significance.
還らぬ記憶の中 残された絶望
Despair is all that remains in the memories that cannot be reclaimed.
崩れ蝕まれる自信 意味を与えてほしい
I wish to understand the meaning behind the crumbling of my confidence.
消えない傷跡 まだ苦しめるRemember
Unhealed emotional wounds continue to cause pain and torment.
静寂を破る音 強く踏み出した足は
The sound that shatters the quiet and the strong footsteps taken.
影に操られ 闇へ堕ちていくだけ
Being controlled by the shadow, falling deeper and deeper into darkness.
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.