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
Ignite
Bridear Lyrics
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望むもの何もかも 手にして
切り拓け 揺るぎのない誓いを ここに示せ
振り翳せ 深く眠る 叫びを
SHOUT OUT! 响かせろ 强く
遮るものはここにないだろう
惑いを蹴散らして
Are you ready to go?
纺がれていく 新たな视界
悪魔手招く 666 捧げて
宿命と 投げ舍てる 浅い愿いならいらない
さあ 掲げろ 伤だらけの その手を
そう 切り拓け 揺るぎのない誓いを ここに示せ
振り翳せ 深く眠る 叫びを
Cry out! 泣き叫べ 枯れるまで
必ず 真実に届くよ
信じて 爱せ この夜を
迷いを掻き分け
Are you ready to go?
SHOUT OUT! 响かせろ 强く
遮るものはここにないだろう
曝け出せ 真伪を问われている
惑いを舍て去れ
Are you ready to go?
The Japanese lyrics of Bridear's song IGNITE describe a powerful call to action, urging the listener to seize their desires and leave their doubts and fears behind. The first verse speaks of the world collapsing around them and the singer feeling as if they have everything they wanted in their hands, encouraging the listener to create an unshakable vow and reveal the suppressed shouts that lie within them. The chorus then follows with an exhortation to shout out loudly and cast away all doubt, declaring oneself ready for whatever comes next.
The second verse introduces a new perspective, portraying a sinister vision of a devil beckoning with the number 666. In response, the singer disdains shallow wishes and urges the listener to raise their beat-up hands, cut a path through uncertainty, and reveal the suppressed screams within. The chorus repeats and becomes more insistent this time. The bridge encourages the listener to cry out and shout until they're out of steam, believing that the truth will be reached eventually, while the final chorus reiterates the message of the first one, reminding the listener that they are unencumbered and ready to go.
Line by Line Meaning
崩れていく 透明な世界
The transparent world is crumbling.
望むもの何もかも 手にして
We have everything we ever desired.
切り拓け 揺るぎのない誓いを ここに示せ
Clear the path and show our unwavering oath here.
振り翳せ 深く眠る 叫びを
Unleash the cry that sleeps deeply within us.
SHOUT OUT! 响かせろ 强く
Let's shout loudly and powerfully.
遮るものはここにないだろう
There is nothing here to hinder us.
曝け出せ 真伪を问われている
Expose our authenticity, it is being questioned.
惑いを蹴散らして
Kick off all confusion.
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready to move forward?
纺がれていく 新たな视界
A new perspective is unfolding.
悪魔手招く 666 捧げて
Offering to the devil's beckon, 666.
宿命と 投げ舍てる 浅い愿いならいらない
We don't need shallow wishes that cast destiny away.
さあ 掲げろ 伤だらけの その手を
Now, raise your wounded hands.
そう 切り拓け 揺るぎのない誓いを ここに示せ
So let's cut a path and show our unshakable oath here.
Cry out! 泣き叫べ 枯れるまで
Cry out, until you run out of tears.
必ず 真実に届くよ
The truth will always reach you.
信じて 爱せ この夜を
Believe and love this night.
迷いを掻き分け
Clear away doubts.
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready to move forward?
SHOUT OUT! 响かせろ 强く
Let's shout loudly and powerfully.
遮るものはここにないだろう
There is nothing here to hinder us.
曝け出せ 真伪を问われている
Expose our authenticity, it is being questioned.
惑いを舍て去れ
Abandon all confusion and leave it behind.
Are you ready to go?
Are you ready to move forward?
Writer(s): KIMI, MISA
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@_BAND-MAID_fan
@@monstergirl7695 - That's great advice. Perhaps, if you slip it into a reality tv series, or a
'cute' phone app, then our western girls may even see it.🙂
The 70's and 80s? You could even add-in the nineties and I still couldn't
think of any girl players (world wide) who were in the same league as the current
wave of Japanese girls (Well, except perhaps for Joanna Connor).
Then again, my awareness of inspiring 70's-80's female shredders is practically nil.
Ofc, these days, there ARE awesome girl players all over the planet, but in Japan,
imho, the (girl) rock music scene is on an entirely different level. -As in, plenty of
Japanese girls are certainly being inspired.The next wave of serious girl players is
coming up through the ranks (players like Li-sa-X and Yoyo -Ok, Yoyo is from
China, but WOW! 8).
BAND MAID already have tribute bands trying to cover their stuff (admittedly, with
mixed results - AA, Band Maid are a seriously tough act to follow).
Thanks to YT, I'm sure there's girls (and boys) who, at this very moment, are
listening to these superb musicians and drawing inspiration from how high
the bar can really be set.
----
Maybe, parents could be a bit more proactive. Give that little one a Guitar for
Christmas AND some lessons. -Who knows... There could be a Nobel Prize in it 😉
@rns011
Bridear, Band-Maid, etc., whoever gave Japanese girls guitars should get the Nobel Prize!
@darthzet2532
Guitar, Bass, Drums... whatever xD
@metalfan1bob308
I totally agree. ;))
@monstergirl7695
I agree! I wish more women would play guitar/bass/drums. I'm a 55 year old female musician, and I've always looked for female players for inspiration. Back in the 70s and 80s they weren't always easy to find. The Go-Gos didn't cut it for me! It's amazing to see so many incredible bands coming out of Japan, like Band-Maid, Mary's Blood, Disqualia, Destrose, Lovebites, Bridear….Girls, go buy an instrument and start practicing!!!
@_BAND-MAID_fan
@@monstergirl7695 - That's great advice. Perhaps, if you slip it into a reality tv series, or a
'cute' phone app, then our western girls may even see it.🙂
The 70's and 80s? You could even add-in the nineties and I still couldn't
think of any girl players (world wide) who were in the same league as the current
wave of Japanese girls (Well, except perhaps for Joanna Connor).
Then again, my awareness of inspiring 70's-80's female shredders is practically nil.
Ofc, these days, there ARE awesome girl players all over the planet, but in Japan,
imho, the (girl) rock music scene is on an entirely different level. -As in, plenty of
Japanese girls are certainly being inspired.The next wave of serious girl players is
coming up through the ranks (players like Li-sa-X and Yoyo -Ok, Yoyo is from
China, but WOW! 8).
BAND MAID already have tribute bands trying to cover their stuff (admittedly, with
mixed results - AA, Band Maid are a seriously tough act to follow).
Thanks to YT, I'm sure there's girls (and boys) who, at this very moment, are
listening to these superb musicians and drawing inspiration from how high
the bar can really be set.
----
Maybe, parents could be a bit more proactive. Give that little one a Guitar for
Christmas AND some lessons. -Who knows... There could be a Nobel Prize in it 😉
@monstergirl7695
There were female players in the 70s. Check out Char Vinnedge's album with Billy Co, entitled Nito Function. Also, check out Fanny and Birtha. I think the best 70s female guitarist was April Lawton from Ramatam. She was so good that people refused to believe she was female!
@pervangtoft2184
Down the japanese superior heavy bands rabbit hole again, I`m never coming up ! They are all so great.
@crusadershuakbar
we meet again, damn this japanese chick metal hole is hard to get out of
@pervangtoft2184
@@crusadershuakbar I`m never gonna get out, I enjoy living there so much that I will probably be there till I die😁 Since I wrote the above comment a year ago, I must have discovered around 100 great new japanese female bands. Feel free to check my playlist of female japanese rock, I update it almost daily and I subscribe to around 500 Youtube channels, so I don`t miss much😎https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE-8x5ziPNOAMLyU6_lFlXGHmZG71WgRM
@tonyhorner3195
the ladies deserve more recognition, this song is amazing