HIZAKI, the lead guitarist and composer for symphonic power metal bands Versailles and Jupiter and also an accomplished instrumental metal solo artist, has been announced as the latest signing to British label SETSUZOKU RECORDS.
SETSUZOKU RECORDS is preparing a special European release of HIZAKI’s solo material that will aim to please current fans while also introducing him to a larger international audience. Details on the release will be announced in
the coming weeks.
HIZAKI commented: “I am very happy that my solo work will be released in Europe and the UK by SETSUZOKU RECORDS! I am looking forward to sharing the ultimate beauty and emotion of instrumental music with a wider world!”
SETSUZOKU RECORDS co-director David Batey commented: “We are excited to have a musician the caliber of HIZAKI join our label. He is already known around the world, but HIZAKI deserves to see that audience grow.”
SETSUZOKU RECORDS is the record label division of ORION LIVE (UK) LIMITED, a UK-based artist services company dedicated to working with Japanese artists. The label licenses for international markets the music and merchandise of a diverse array
of Japanese artists representing heavy metal, rock, idol, J-pop, and more. More information is available on the label's official website.