BEAT CRUSADERS' Best-of Releases

BEAT CRUSADERS, a well known Japanese rock band who announced this summer that they will "disperse" after a last live on September 4th, will celebrate this change with some releases.

DefStars Records will release a special best-of album called REST CRUSADERS on October 6th. The regular edition will contain a selection of their best songs, some unreleased tracks and B-sides. The CD will also contain their latest releases LET IT GO and Situation.

A limited edition will be also released and will contain a bonus disc featuring collaboration and tribute songs. It will include songs featuring artists such as ASPARAGUS, TROPICAL GORILLA, Melon Kinenbi and Takahasi Hitomi, as well as covers of songs by AC/DC, METALLICA, The Carpenters, Shonen Knife and Husking Bee.

For long-time fans, Lastrum, the band's label between 1999 and 2003, will also release a best-of album on October 6th. LUST CRUSADERS -OTHER SIDE OF BEAT CRUSADERS- will contain some rare and unreleased tracks, such as songs released on omnibus CDs from the band's debut period.