"Crimson & jet black" CD by Anthem

Comes in a jewel case.

Four years after the worldwide release and critically acclaimed album 'Nucleus' in 2019 (a re-recording of their classic hits with English lyrics), leading Japanese Heavy Metal band ANTHEM has wisely used the pandemic hiatus and is now ready to release their brand new studio album 'Crimson & Jet Black'. All songs are once again in English, and the album will be released worldwide.

After completing not just one, but two anniversary Tours in 2021 (= the band's 35th anniversary Tour, postponed due to pandemic restrictions, as well as the 20th anniversary of their reunion Tour titled 'ANTHEM vs ANTHEM 2001'), ANTHEM embarked on this new album to begin their next chapter. Originally scheduled for completion in spring 2022, band leader Naoto Shibata, a perfectionist, decided to further raise the quality of the songs and postponed the recordings to summer/autumn so that the pure brilliance could unfold. As with previous albums, Naoto is the main producer of the album, but this time renowned Swedish producer Jens Bogren (known for his work with bands such as Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth, Dimmu Borgir, and Opeth, to name a few), who had already mixed and mastered 'Nucleus', is also involved as co-producer.

ANTHEM's goal for the 21st century was to surpass each of their previous works, and with this album, they have once again exceeded themselves! 'Crimson & Jet Black' is unmistakably 'ANTHEM', but at the same time sounds fresh. The band has once again proven that they are one of the most competitive Heavy Metal bands in the world and a force to be reckoned with. Don't miss their new chapter that has just begun!!!