NOZOMU WAKAI'S DESTINIA – Metal Souls (2018)

Joined by Ronnie Romero Official Site (CoreLeoni, Rainbow, Lords Of Black), Marco Mendoza (The Dead Daisies) and Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake/David Coverdale), Japanese Heavy Metal Guitarist Nozomu Wakai set out to release new album “Metal Souls” under his project Nozomu Wakai’s Destinia.

Japanese guitar hero Nozomu Wakai blasts his way onto the world scene via his project Nozomu Wakai’s DESTINIA, with music composed, written, and produced by Nozomu himself.

Nozomu Wakai, hailed in Japan for bringing forth authentic and melodic heavy metal in the 21st century, has led his project Nozomu Wakai’s DESTINIA over the course of two albums, «Requiem For A Scream» (2014) and «Anecdote Of The Queens» (2015). He has also been recognized in the Japanese hard rock and heavy metal scene for contributions on guitar, compositions, and sound directions on releases by the country’s leading musicians and anime’s.

In 2016, during his journey to find DESTINIA’s new musical direction, Nozomu witnessed a performance by Lords Of Black, featuring the vocalist Ronnie Romero, at Loud Park 16, the metal festival in Japan. Though Nozomu was well aware of Ronnie’s abilities, he was hit hard by the performance of the new Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow singer. An offer was made to join together and it was decided that Ronnie would participate as the vocalist in his project.

Having set his course for the new compositions, Nozomu made the decision to offer Marco Mendoza, bassist from The Dead Daisies and solo musician, and Tommy Aldridge from Whitesnake, the rhythm section rhythm section duties. It was an obvious choice for Nozomu’s music, which demanded the presence of two musicians with vast knowledge of the history of hard rock and heavy metal. Upon listening to Nozomu’s music, Marco and Tommy were thrilled to get involved. Nozomu was honored to have two of his biggest influences join the band.

Nozomu describes the musical directions and aspirations of DESTINIA as ‘classic modern’ heavy metal. «The music goes beyond the authentic hard rock and heavy metal in the same vein as Rainbow, Whitesnake and Dio – it is completed with the contemporary, modern sound styles. I am confident that I can create new music with these musicians.»

Highly praising his talents, Ronnie, Marco and Tommy joined forces with Nozomu. «I was impressed the moment I listened to his tracks,» says Ronnie. «Nozomu is an incredibly talented guitar player and an amazing composer. In addition to that, my vocals fit in really well.»

Nozomu’s enthusiasm towards authentic metal with all his heart and soul is apparent from the album title track “Metal Souls”. The authentic melodic heavy metal with striking tunes are indeed ‘classic modern’, destined to be the masterpiece for the new age.

DESTINIA‘s new album “Metal Souls” created by this powerful lineup is set to be unleashed in spring 2018 via Ward Records in Japan and later in the Summer via Frontiers Music Srl in North America and Europe.

Nozomu sees a long-term potential in DESTINIA, claiming there are «songs that need to be written, developments that need to be made.»

Behold the new guitar hero, the shape of things to come in the new world standard of hard rock and heavy metal.

Nozomu Wakai’s DESTINIA
Nozomu Wakai (Paul Shortino Band) : Guitars
Ronnie Romero (CoreLeoni, Rainbow, Lords Of Black) : Vocals
Marco Mendoza (The Dead Daisies) : Bass
Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake) : Drums

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