JAPANESE METAL FORCE KNOSIS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “KUSHIZASHI” — WATCH + LISTEN
Japanese metal powerhouse KNOSIS, the boundary-pushing project led by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita, return with a brand-new standalone single “Kushizashi,” arriving via SharpTone Records.
Serving as the band’s first new music since the release of their debut album GENKNOSIS in 2025, “Kushizashi” is a fierce declaration of intent. Fusing razor-sharp riffs, crushing grooves, and Ryo Kinoshita’s unmistakable blend of punishing screams and soaring melodies, the track finds KNOSIS at their most focused, relentless, and uncompromising.
Speaking on the new single, Ryo Kinoshita says: “This is my declaration. I AM THAT I AM.”
Fresh from introducing their crushing live show to European audiences on tour with Paledusk, KNOSIS continue to build momentum with “Kushizashi,” a bold new standalone statement that proves the band’s relentless evolution shows no signs of slowing down.
ABOUT KNOSIS:
Knosis is the brain child of Japanese multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryo Kinoshita. With songs written to represent the internal battle Ryo has faced during the past few years, they are filled with pure emotional essence of pain and loneliness which can be seen through the lyrics and dynamics of each song. Prepare yourself for the first book of Ryo Kinoshita’s new journey.
Knosis encompasses everything from metal riffs to hardcore breakdowns and sets all listeners off to break their PBs in the gym, while offering a unique set of emotions that bring them through up and down spirals, helping them to carry on through the day.
