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Earthists. is a four-piece progressive metalcore band hailing from Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The band was formed in early 2015 and consists of vocalist Yui Kawashima, guitarist and vocalist Yuto Hirabayashi, bassist Shugo Kurokawa, and drummer Yuya Fujii. Initially, the band had a second guitarist, Yuta, who later departed. Their musical style is rooted in djent and metalcore, with additional influences from jazz and pop, reflecting the diverse musical backgrounds of each member. Earthists. self-identify as naturecore, emphasizing themes related to nature and existence. Their music features technical guitar work, a groove-driven rhythm section, emotional singing, and piano elements. In the early stages of their career, Earthists. released several singles, which garnered attention and set the tone for their musical journey. These singles include FLUX, released on January 25, 2015, Winterfell, released on March 26, 2016, and Resonating Light, released on December 28, 2016. In a remarkably short span of time since their formation, Earthists. achieved notable success. They signed with the esteemed American metal label Tragic Hero Records within two years and released two full albums, Dreamscape on March 8, 2017, and LIFEBINDER on August 17, 2018. The band's sophomore album was supported by tours alongside acts like Novelists, Gideon, and Crystal Lake. Expanding their reach beyond Japan, Earthists. embarked on headlining tours across Asia and Europe. Their presence was also felt on the international stage as they performed at Italy's renowned metal festival, Dissonance Festival. Continuing their musical journey, Earthists. released the Birth EP under CUBE Records in 2021. The band celebrated the EP's release with a tour across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, culminating in a memorable finale at Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.