Paledusk

Paledusk is a Japanese metalcore group from Fukuoka, Japan, active since 2014. Their music is associated with progressive metalcore, djent, electronicore, melodic metalcore, post-hardcore and progressive metal. The band develops around a changing line-up, with Kaito on vocals, DAIDAI and Tsubasa on guitars, John on bass and BOB on drums in its core configuration.

History and line-up

The group forms in Fukuoka and builds its name in Japan’s heavy music scene through a fast, technically dense style. Kaito handles vocals, DAIDAI plays guitar from 2017, and Tsubasa plays guitar from 2014. John is listed on bass across different periods, including support work, and BOB joins on drums in 2023. Former members include Katchang on guitar and vocals, Kei Kawamura on bass, Ash and Kazuki on bass, and Reina and Seiya on drums.

Releases

Paledusk releases a series of EPs and singles before its first full-length album, PALEDUSK. The EPs include obsidian, Amber, War Declaration, BLUE ROSE, HAPPY TALK and PALEHELL. Singles include “SAVE ME / SAVE YOU”, “VARIED”, “9 SMILES”, “WIND BACK”, “HUGs” and “NO WAY!!”. Digital singles include “Lovers”, “BLACK ICE”, “TOPPA”, “SLAY!!” featuring Hideyoshi, “BBB” featuring Such, “AO (G4CH4 Remix) / HAPPY TALK (G4CH4 Remix)”, “AREA PD”, “I’m ready to die for my friends” featuring VIGORMAN, and “RUMBLE” featuring Masato from coldrain.

Collaborations and label work

The band signs with Australia’s Grayscale Records in 2020, with EU and UK booking agency Avocado Bookings in 2021, and with US label SharpTone Records in 2023. It also works with fashion brands Keboz and Starter Black Label on a modelling contract. Paledusk appears at festivals and shows overseas, including BLARE FEST, which is hosted by coldrain, and the Across the Future tour sponsored by Crossfaith. The band also appears on the Japan leg of Knotfest and supports ONE OK ROCK on its European arena tour.

DAIDAI and wider collaborations

Guitarist DAIDAI also works as a producer and writer outside the band. He produces on Bring Me The Horizon’s album POST HUMAN: NeX Gen, composes and arranges Lil Uzi Vert’s “The End feat. BABYMETAL”, and co-writes and arranges three tracks on ONE OK ROCK’s album DETOX: “Puppets Can’t Control You”, “C.U.R.I.O.S.I.T.Y. feat. Paledusk and CHICO CARITO”, and “+Matter”. These collaborations extend the band’s profile beyond the Japanese metal scene.