Kizu Release Two New Singles as Album Postponed to August
Just when you thought Kizu's new album was finally on the horizon, the Japanese Visual Kei band has pushed back their highly anticipated release once again—but not without giving fans something to sink their teeth into. On March 26, Kizu announced that their upcoming album *Gokuraku Yori Gokujo no Ame* (極楽より極上の雨, literally "Rain More Sublime Than Paradise") will now arrive on August 5, 2026. This marks the second delay for the project; the band previously postponed it from an unannounced date to April 8 back in October 2025. Album delays are never fun, but Kizu is softening the blow with the digital release of two new singles: "JP:PARASITE" and "Houou." For those unfamiliar with Kizu, the Tokyo-based outfit has carved out a distinctive niche within the Visual Kei scene with their blend of aggressive guitar work, theatrical aesthetics, and introspective lyricism. The band has built a loyal international following, particularly among Western VK f...