SABLE HILLS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “NO TURNING BACK” FEATURING TREVOR PHIPPS OF UNEARTH — WATCH
Tokyo riff lords Sable Hills follow up their recent single “Odyssey” with the brand new track “No Turning Back,” which embodies the spirit of unwavering determination. It also features Trevor Phipps of Unearth. It’s out now via Arising Empire.
“‘No Turning Back’ is full of energy. You can mosh, stagedive, circle-pit, singalong, whatever you want to do in metal/hardcore live. The song is fast and short, within three minutes. And we feature one of the metalcore legends, as well as our good friend, Trevor Phipps of Unearth on the song. We toured with Unearth in Japan and Taiwan. And [by] making a friendship, this happened. [We are] so honored to feature him at this time, and so excited to see how people react to the song,” says guitarist Rict.
Both tracks will appear on the band’ forthcoming album, slated for release in April 2024. Known for their dynamic blend of intense riffs and melodic harmonies, Sable Hills continue to captivate fans across the globe with their electrifying headline tours, notably “Chaos J.P. 2023,” which featured international acts such as Like Moths To Flames and Knosis, led by Ryo Kinoshita, former vocalist of Crystal Lake. This tour marked an important return to Japan for these acts after a long hiatus.
The band’s ascent to prominence was ignited by their debut album EMBERS, released in 2019 and which received widespread acclaim and positioned them at the pinnacle of Japan’s metal and loud music scenes. Sable Hills shared the stage with renowned Japanese bands like coldrain, Crystal Lake, and international heavyweights such as Fit For A King and After The Burial. Participation in major festivals like the Bloodaxe Festival at Club Citta Kawasaki, and the True North Festival at Shin-Kiba Studio Coast has further enhanced the band’s reputation. The release of their second album DUALITY, in collaboration with Mark Lewis, a notable figure in the metal music industry, marked another high point in their career. The album’s release tour, extending from Japan to Europe, featured their performances at globally recognized metal festivals, including Wacken Open Air in Germany and Brutal Assault in the Czech Republic. At Wacken Open Air 2022, Sable Hills achieved an historic victory, winning the METAL BATTLE 2022 — a first for a Japanese band. In 2023, the band continued to blaze a trail of success. They sold out their show at Spotify O-WEST and performed at major festivals including coldrain’s BLARE FEST, KNOTFEST, and Wacken Open Air 2023 for the second consecutive year. Their self-organized FRONTLINE FESTIVAL at Kawasaki Club Citta was a resounding success, attracting nearly 1,000 attendees. Arising Empire is proud to be associated with a band of such caliber and is excited about the journey ahead with Sable Hills.
SABLE HILLS ARE:
Takuya Mishima — Vocals
Wataru Yuasa — Guitar + Vocals
Rict Mishima — Guitar
Takuya Ueda — Bass
Keita Kondo — Drums
