MARK OF FOOLS

[Machine Translation] Formed in 2004, DOMINATE is at the forefront of Tokyo s local hardcore scene. From the very beginning, they ve incorporated elements of New York hardcore and the beatdown style prevalent on the U.S. East Coast, constantly pursuing their own unique DOMINATE" style with the mosh pit firmly in mind. Following their previous album *YOU AIN T NOTHING*, released by the renowned German label FWH Records, their long-awaited new EP is now out via BOWLHEAD inc. their first release in about nine years!! While retaining the hardcore and beatdown backbone they ve cultivated over the years, they ve elevated these elements into DOMINATE s signature sound. This release doesn t merely follow past styles; it presents an original sound that fuses their past experiences with their current sensibilities. The lyrics, which skillfully blend Japanese and English, are also worth noting. The band has performed with numerous domestic and international acts, including NEXT STEP UP, BILLY CLUBSANDWICH, BULLDOZE, STOUT, EVERYBODY GETS HURT, GRIDIRON, and PAIN OF TRUTH. After several lineup changes, the current lineup includes members of KILLOUT and SUPER STRUCTURE. The artwork for this release was created by UE&DANSIN (THE PARLOUR, Kuro Ryu), with recording and mixing handled by CONER RECORDING and mastering by AUDIO SIEGE. Don t miss this groundbreaking album, brought to life by a powerhouse lineup of creators and engineers active across various fields.

2004年に結成された東京ローカル・ハードコア最前線DOMINATE。結成当初よりニューヨーク・ハードコア/米東海岸周辺のビートダウン・スタイルを取り入れ、常にモッシュピット意識した独自のDOMINATEスタイルを追求。ドイツの名門FWH Recordsよりリリースされた前作『YOU AIN'T NOTHING』から約9年振りとなる待望ニューEPがBOWLHEAD inc.よりリリース!! これまで培ってきたハードコア/ビートダウンのバックボーンを携えながら、それらをDOMINATE独自のサウンドへと昇華。過去のスタイルを踏襲するだけではなく、これまでの経験と現在の感覚を融合させた、オリジナル・サウンドを提示する作品となっている。日本語と英語を駆使したリリックにも注目。これまでにNEXT STEP UP、BILLY CLUBSANDWICH、BULLDOZE、STOUT、EVERYBODY GETS HURT、GRIDIRON、PAIN OF TRUTH など、国内外の数多くのバンドと共演。幾度ものメンバーチェンジを経て、現在はKILLOUT、SUPER STRUCTUREのメンバーも在籍。今回のアートワークはUE&DANSIN (THE PARLOUR、黒龍)が手掛け、レコーディング/ミックスはCONER RECORDING、マスタリングはAUDIO SIEGEが担当。各方面で活躍するクリエイター/エンジニアを迎えた強力な布陣でを完成させたこの問題作を見逃すな。