Japanese heavy doom metal trio Hebi Katana presents their third full-length album »III«, out now on CD via Unforgiven Blood Records

Tokyo, Japan based heavy doom metal trio Hebi Katana has just released their third full-length album »III« on December 13th, 2023 via Unforgiven Blood Records.

Tracklist:
01. Hallelujah Anyway
02. The Debtor
03. Depressed Blues
04. No Sorrow
05. Pennsylvania Blood
06. The Hole
07. Darkest Priest
08. Lost

Hebi Katana’s 3rd full album, a group known for “Tokyo Samurai Doom”!

Hebi Katana’s classic doom riffs and mellow, dark melodies, reminiscent of The Obsessed and Trouble, have become hot topics overseas. Both of their previous works have been released on CD/LP/cassette by domestic and international labels. Their dark yet melodious doom sound attracted attention, especially among doom/stoner enthusiasts around the world.

This work, which is their third full album, maintains the classic doom/hard rock sound that the band has developed, but it also has a strong jam feeling honed through expeditions, including overseas tours, and the band ensemble is truly impressive. It is a work of art. Coupled with member changes, the content gives a sense of significant growth and progress. In addition, the songs created through collaboration with seasoned live acts have a more vivid finish. Through songwriting that involves everyone’s participation, each band member’s colors and characters are strongly reflected, and it can be said that the band is exploring a unique sound based on the doom/stoner sound.

»Hallelujah Anyway« is a straightforward attack with a classic heavy riff and mellow chorus, »Depressed Blues« is a combination of a mid-tempo heavy riff and dark vocals. In the second half, »Darkest Priest« develops into a more doomy shuffle boogie, and »Lost« drifts from a dark arpeggio-driven melody to a heavy and sinking development, and the songs included are rich and fulfilling. The variation of the tracks is something to behold. The rapid advance of “Tokyo Samurai Doom” begins now!

Order »III« on CD here:
hebikatana.bandcamp.com/album/iii

Music by Hebi Katana.
Lyrics by Nobu and Laven.
Produced by Hebi Katana.
Recorded & Mixed by Ryuhi Inari at Void)))Lab.
Mastered by Soichiro Nakamura at Peace Music studio.
Artwork by Doomolith.

Hebi Katana is:
Nobu – Guitars, Vocals
Laven – Bass, Backing Vocals
T.T. Goblin – Drums, Keyboard

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well