{"product_id":"4582798814138","title":"Holy Knights A Gate Through the Past + The Demo 1999\/2000 Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoly Knights' debut album, which made a huge impact on the Italian melodic speed metal scene in the early 2000s, is finally being reissued with 6 bonus tracks! Formed in Palermo, Italy in 1999 by Claudio Flores (drums) and Dario Di Mateo (vocals), Holy Knights quickly released a 4-track demo, \"Gate Through The Past,\" in 2000, entering the Italian melodic speed metal\/symphonic power metal scene that was experiencing a surge in popularity thanks to Rhapsody. They simultaneously signed with Underground Symphonyt and released their debut album, \"A Gate Through The Past,\" in 2002, creating a new wave of popularity in the melodic speed metal scene, alongside bands like THY MAJESTIE, HIGHLORD, and DERDIAN, who debuted around the same time. In Japan, their work is particularly known as Xa METAL (Kusa Metal), and it became a big topic of conversation among niche fans, mainly on 2ch, following in the footsteps of the pioneering band SKYLARK. Afterwards, the band experienced member changes and their activities stalled, but in 2012, with the addition of new guitarist Simone Campione, they released their second album, \"Between Daylight And Pain,\" which showed significant evolution. The Japanese version's bonus track, a Japanese cover of ROMANTIC MODE's \"Resolution,\" the opening theme of \"Mobile Suit Gundam X,\" became a huge hit on Nico Nico Douga and garnered a massive number of views. Now, 12 years later, the band, with Mario, Claudio, and Simone, the same members from their previous album, is working on a long-awaited new album. To commemorate their return, a new version of their debut album, \"A Gate Through The Past,\" will be released in Japan, featuring remastered demos of the four songs from that time, as well as cover songs of HEAVY LOAD and SWORD! The exhilarating melodic symphonic speed metal is reborn here and now! Includes 6 bonus tracks on the Japanese edition! Liner notes\/Lyrics \u0026amp; Translations Included Commentary: Nobuaki Beppu A Gate Through The Past 1. March of Brave Knights 01:39 2. Sir Percival (Immortal Knights) 05:49 3. Lord of Nightmares 05:35 4. The Revival of the Black Demon 00:57 5. Gate Through the Past 06:17 6. Love Against the Power of Evil 06:14 7. Rondeau in a Minor 00:34 8. Quest of Heroes ? Part I 03:29 (Part I) 9. Quest of Heroes ? Part II 04:30 10. The Promise 04:49 11. Under the Light of the Moon 03:29 12. When the Rest Let Down 02:42 46. 04 The Demo 1999\/2000 13. March of Brave Knights* ? Demo Remastered 2020 01:45 14. Sir Percival (Immortal Knights)* ? Demo Remastered 2020 06:10 15. Quest of Heroes ? Part I* ? Demo Remastered 2020 08:56 Quest of Heroes (Part I) (Demo) 16. Love Against the Power of Evil* ? Demo Remastered 2020 04:35 Love Against the Power of Evil (Demo) 17. Free (Heavy Load Cover)* 04:35 Free (Heavy Load Cover) 18. The End Of The Night (Sword Cover)* 03:03 The End Of The Night (Sword Cover) 29:04 Includes 6 bonus tracks for the Japanese edition, liner notes\/lyrics and translations included Commentary: Nobuaki Beppu Lineup Mark Raven (Dario Di Matteo): Vocals, keyboards Claus Jorgen (Claudio Florio): Drums Federico Madonia: Guitar Danny Merthon: Guitar Syl Rven: Bass Executive Producer: Maurizio Chiarello Recorded and mixed at Zenith Recordings by Frank Andiver Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studio, Helsinki, Finland Cover artwork by Diego Ferrann\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228914344245,"sku":"4582798814138","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/61hPEMGzDLL._AC.jpg?v=1785406270","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4582798814138","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}