First Solo Album from KYONO

THE MAD CAPSULE MARKETS vocalist KYONO has announced that he will release his first solo album on October 17th.

Titled YOAKE, it will be a rock album featuring collaborations with three popular younger musicians he has influenced: RIZE and The BONEZ frontman JESSE, MAH from SiM and MAN WITH A MISSION's Tokyo Tanaka. It has been stated that KYONO created the music and lyrics for each of the three songs the guests will be featured on with their unique personalities and images in mind. The album will also come with a bonus DVD featuring a music video directed by Shintaro Kunieda. Further details regarding the tracklist and any other video contents will be revealed at a later date.

While KYONO has spearheaded projects like WAGDUG FUTURISTIC UNITY and !!!KYONO+DJBAKU!!! during his 30+ years in the music industry, this will be his first official solo release under his own name.