What makes New Beginning by Band-Maid notable?

'New Beginning' served as a critical stepping stone for Band-Maid, showcasing their ability to blend heavy metal with catchy melodies. The album received favorable reviews and helped them secure a spot at notable music festivals, enhancing their reputation both domestically and abroad. Released on November 18, 2015, 'New Beginning' marked Band-Maid's third studio album, following their breakthrough 'Conqueror' in 2014. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within Japan's hard rock scene, gaining international attention and expanding their fanbase significantly with this release.

Who is New Beginning for?

New Beginning works well if you're into steady mid-tempo anthems, resilient themes of self-discovery and dynamic guitar-driven energy.

How many songs are on New Beginning?

New Beginning has 11 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

New Beginning

Band-Maid · 2015

41 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

Dynamic guitar riffs and powerful vocals drive anthems of resilience and self-discovery in a hard rock landscape.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo anthems
resilient themes of self-discovery
dynamic guitar-driven energy
empowering sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
dislike consistent pacing

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on November 18, 2015, 'New Beginning' marked Band-Maid's third studio album, following their breakthrough 'Conqueror' in 2014. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within Japan's hard rock scene, gaining international attention and expanding their fanbase significantly with this release.
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