coldrain Announce Eighth Album 'OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE,' Out September 25

Japanese alternative metal band coldrain have announced their eighth studio album, OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE, due out September 25 (Friday) via Century Media Records. The 12-track record arrives alongside the album's lead single, "EX-HUMANITY."

Release details

• Album: OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE (eighth studio album)
• Release date: September 25 (Friday)
• Label: Century Media Records
• Tracklist: 12 songs
• Lead single: "EX-HUMANITY"

The lead single

Frontman Masato describes "EX-HUMANITY" as built on a contrast: the music itself sounds "energetic, powerful and alive," while the lyrics are filled with despair.

Guest appearances

The Used vocalist Bert McCracken features on the album track "POISON." Crossfaith frontman Kenta Koie is also confirmed as a guest on the record, though which track he appears on has not yet been announced.