'Electric Pentagram': All-female quintet Lovebites are the lone wolves 'protecting heavy metal' on new record
With the title of 'Best New Band', courtesy of Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, as well as millions of streams and views already under their belt, metal band Lovebites has already cemented itself as one of the most promising forces to emerge out of the Japanese rock scene in recent times.
And now, the band has returned with its highly anticipated album 'Electric Pentagram'.
Lovebites was formed in 2016 by former Destrose members Miho and Haruna, who now occupy the roles of leader/bassist and drummer respectively. The band also includes lead singer Asami, guitarist Midori and Miyako on guitar and keyboards.
'Electric Pentagram' includes some undeniably remarkable tracks, two of which the group has already released as singles: 'When Destinies Align' and 'Signs of Deliverance' (in collaboration with Consequence of Sound's Heavy Consequence).
"'Signs of Deliverance' is a song we were playing at shows in July last year even though it didn’t have a title yet," states Miyako, adding, "We performed the song at the UK tour supporting DragonForce in November last year, as well. Listen carefully to the intro where the sounds of the string instruments are piling up together, and the guitar solo part."
The track's intro and guitar riffs are easily some of the most prominent highlights, but they miraculously never overshadow the rest of the group's standout performances, including some powerhouse soprano vocals from Asami and some fiery drumming from Haruna.
'Signs of Deliverance' is a gorgeous display of power metal mastery from the hands and minds of a quintet ready to take the world by storm, and this energy is reflected in every single track on 'Electric Pentagram'.
For Lovebites, this album represents their roots in metal as well as their assurance to their fans that metal is what they intend to keep doing.
To that end, the band's album features cover art of a pentagram and a wolf, with the pentagram representing the members and metal and the wolf being a representation of the group's status as the "lone wolf" in an industry producing music that is far more mainstream.
But remarkably, and on some level ironically, the band's choice to remain true to its roots is precisely what is launching them into commercial, mainstream success, with 'Electric Pentagram' now seeing a Western release and Lovebites gaining a worldwide fanbase.
"We are very excited that our new album 'Electric Pentagram' will be released in the US and Canada," the band states, adding "This new album has made our bonds as a band stronger than ever. "
"Lovebites is an electric pentagram. A pentagram is a five-pointed star consisting of five lines. It's been an emblem that's adorned amulets and talismans since ancient times as a symbol of protection. That’s why we felt Electric Pentagram is the perfect title for this album. We are five points brought together to protect heavy metal."
Listen to a order 'Electric Pentagram' HERE.