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From Australia comes the shocking fusion of high fashion and heavy bass: "Couture Symphonic Metal"! In May 2026, a Japan tour with the leading girls' steampunk metal band "FATE GEAR" has been announced! Now, the debut album "Motivated By Death" by ANA, the cutting-edge band from Melbourne, Australia, which is attracting the attention of symphonic metal fans all over the world, has been hastily released to commemorate their visit to Japan! ANA was formed in 2023, centered around the stunningly talented and beautiful singer Anna Christenko (Vo) from Russia and the brilliant guitarist Josh Mark from Singapore. In the same year, they released singles "Sirens," "Moth," and "Ouroboros" in quick succession on streaming services, and quickly attracted attention with their mysterious worldview and heavy sound. Their defining characteristic lies in their self-proclaimed "couture symphonic metal," a fusion of high-fashion visual beauty and majestic metal sound. Their unique performances, with all members except Anna wearing masks, create a powerful visual impact. This highly anticipated debut full-length album features eight tracks, including a cover of System of a Down's classic "Aerials." Mastering was handled by the renowned Thomas "Plek" Johansson, who has worked with artists such as Soilwork and Mayhem! This must-have commemorative release for fans is timed to coincide with the "Fate Gear 10th Anniversary & ANA 'Motivated by Death' Release Commemoration Tour," which kicks off with a Tokyo performance on May 8th! Commemorative edition for their visit to Japan. Features a unique Japanese jacket, member interviews, liner notes, and lyrics translations. Tracklist: 1. Hate Me 4:32 2. Shadow of Life 3:28 3. You Loved Me More Than I Loved Myself 5:42 4. Following the Wind 3:32 5. Eyes of a Child 4:12 6. Sick Love 4:17 7. Papa 4:38 8. Aerials 4:18 Lineup: Josh Mak: Guitars, Anna Khristenko: Vocals, Cody Lamb: Bass, Andres Felipe Martinez Osorio Andres Felipe Martinez Osorio: Drums Mark Shi: Keyboards Produced by Josh Mak and Anna Khristenko recorded at Monolith Studios engineered by Chris Themelco
