Yoshihiro Nakao Leaves RIZE

RIZE announced on May 20th that guitarist Yoshihiro Nakao would be parting ways with the band. Yoshihiro cited creative differences as the main reason behind his decision to leave.

Starting on June 2nd, RIZE will embark on their RIZE 2008 TOUR -T.K.O.-, which will see them touring throughout Japan. JESSE, Kaneko Nobuaki and KenKen have stated that they will continue the tour without Yoshihiro.