With this originality and the great live performance, it didn't take time for them be well known in Japanese music scene. Since their first show at Shinjuku Antiknock in October 2009, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST has been unstoppable touring in Japan. As they gain their popularity, The band start playing in many big festivals including the Gekirock, Bloodaxe. They've also shared the stage with Heaven Shall Burn, Destrage and RISE TO FALL to name a few.
In January 2011, Their first Ep "Voices of the Apocalypse -Sins&Virtues-" was released in Japan. The EP distributed worldwide on iTunes Store. "Voices of the Apocalypse -Sins&Virtues-" is separated in 2 singles, and each single has different meaning as the title "-Sins&Virtues-" In Febuary 2012, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST first Mini Album "Ivy" is going to be released from Raiz Music. With this 7 aggressive tracks, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST is now ready for a new revolution.
In October 2018, the guitarists Cazqui and Daichi announced their departure from the band, with their last live show scheduled for December 2018.[8] The announcement came following their expressed disappointment in staff mishandling their band revenue.
In the first week of April 2019 it was announced that a new guitarist Lin would join the band with an addition of a new mini-album UNLEASH, releasing in July 2019.
It was announced August 2, 2019 that guitarist Lin was arrested because he was in possession of canabis. Future lives and tours were cancelled due to the scandal. It was also announced weeks later than Lin will depart from the band, according to the updated message on the band's offical website. No further information has been announced about the band's future member or performances.
In 2020, Nocturnal Bloodlust slowly started making their comeback after a short hiatus by dropping a teaser for their new digital single “Life is Once” on May 28th, releasing the full song the following day. The band proceeded to release another single titled “ONLY HUMAN” on July 27th, which was then followed by a lyric video for it.
The band released another single on August 27th called “Reviver” which was accompanied by a visualiser video. During the visualiser, there were many shots where it hinted at two new guitarists, though it was never revealed who they were.
On October 20th, the band had announced their newest guitarists, Valtz (ex. GALEYD) and Yu-taro from A Ghost of Flare, this announcement was also accompanied by new visuals of the members and an announcement of a new EP “The Wasteland” that released on December 16th.
Ex-Members:
Junpei - 7 Strings Guitar
楽 (Gaku) - Drums
Cazqui - 7 Strings Guitar
Daichi - Guitar
Lin - Guitar
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Strike in fact
Nocturnal Bloodlust Lyrics
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覚める迄足掻いた瞳はもう最期さえも恐れない
Jump around
Away from your demise, and so the multiple fault. Stick it up your ass.
They freak you out, freak you out always.
Decaying mind to spoil wit so you gotta fix yourself to connect one of strings.
絶望に落とされて 虚しさを噛み締めて歩んだ道筋
閉ざされた希望を繋ぐようにやがて散る運命を切り開け
Shake it bounce, shake it bounce, shake your body with me
Everybody on the floor steps around fake. Take a break and start when I lift my face.
All you need is having a good time.
Destroy all the remains mess around with one's greed.
So take it or break it if you're not enough but don't even think about bringing me back.
Away from your demise, and so the multiple fault. Stick it up your ass.
They freak you out, freak you out always.
靡く風の音は心地良くて そっと撫でる手は温かくて
この涙止めないで 鼓動の奥底に隠した傷跡
覚める迄足掻いた瞳はもう最期さえも恐れない
The lyrics of Nocturnal Bloodlust's song Strike in fact speak of facing one's inner demons and pushing past the pain and despair to strive for a better future. The first verse talks about hiding one's scars deep down and not letting the tears flow, while also not fearing even death itself. The chorus encourages the listener to jump around and have a good time, as a form of release from their troubles. The second verse acknowledges the hardships faced on the journey to self-improvement, and the need to connect with others who share similar struggles. The bridge speaks of the sounds of nature being comforting, and again asks the listener to hold on and not give up, even in the face of despair.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. They encourage the listener to keep going and fight for a better life, even when it seems impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
この涙止めないで 鼓動の奥底に隠した傷跡
Don't stop these tears, they are hiding scars deep within your heartbeat.
覚める迄足掻いた瞳はもう最期さえも恐れない
Your eyes that yearn until they awaken, even fear their own demise.
Jump around
Hop and skip around.
Away from your demise, and so the multiple fault. Stick it up your ass.
Stray away from death and error. Leave it all in the past and move forward.
They freak you out, freak you out always.
They overwhelm you, all the time.
It reminds me of a past phase. you gotta stand by another one without sign.
It reminds me of an old time. You must stand by another without a signal.
Decaying mind to spoil wit so you gotta fix yourself to connect one of strings.
A mind that's fading away to ruin, so you must repair yourself to connect the strings.
絶望に落とされて 虚しさを噛み締めて歩んだ道筋
Tumbling into despair and trudging along the journey of emptiness.
閉ざされた希望を繋ぐようにやがて散る運命を切り開け
Carve a path through the inevitable demise, in order to connect the enclosed hopes.
Shake it bounce, shake it bounce, shake your body with me
Shake and bounce, move along with me.
Everybody on the floor steps around fake. Take a break and start when I lift my face.
Everyone on the floor, pretending to be someone else. Rest and begin anew when I signal you to.
All you need is having a good time.
All you need is to have a good time.
Destroy all the remains mess around with one's greed.
Destroy all the mess that remains and curb one's greed.
So take it or break it if you're not enough but don't even think about bringing me back.
So either accept the challenge or fail, but don't bother dragging me back.
靡く風の音は心地良くて そっと撫でる手は温かくて
The sound of the rustling wind is comforting, and the gently touching hand is warm.
Writer(s): Xun ., Daichi., ｄａｉｃｈｉ．, 尋．, 尋
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