Post-melodic nu-metal all female four-piece, Zilqy has released their first full length studio album, Birth of Riot via Maverick DC Group. From its down tuned, crushing riffs to ethereal hooks, the album delivers exactly what it promises: an explosive arrival. The ten-track LP showcases a striking balance of low-end heaviness and soaring melodies. It is an ambitious, tightly crafted record that no doubt will solidly establish the band on the global metal stage.
At the heart of Birth of Riot is a trio of previously released singles that best demonstrate Zilqy’s range and technical power. Tracks like ‘CAVEAT,’ ‘RUN,’ and ‘World’s End’ act as structural pillars, anchoring the record’s heavier nu-metal elements against the sweeping, melodic landscapes. On ‘RUN,’ the band unleashes their most direct and relentless energy. Driven by Toki‘s thick, down-tuned guitar and Kano‘s propulsive drum work, the track moves at a breakneck pace while still leaving room for Anna‘s vocals to pivot between grit and melodic hooks.
‘World’s End’ leans heavier into atmospheric depth allowing bassist, Miho to shine with a grounded, driving low-end that carries the song’s apocalyptic tone into an emotionally charged chorus. Meanwhile, ‘CAVEAT’ stands out as one of the album’s most intricate compositions. It balances syncopated groove metal rhythms with bilingual vocal passages that show Anna’s versatility as a frontwoman.
Together, these tracks highlight a band that isn’t afraid to let heavy, down-tuned aggressiveness exist side by side with cinematic melodies. Zilqy doesn’t lean on one gimmick, they use central cuts to prove that their post-melodic nu-metal label isn’t just a tag line, it’s a well-crafted, deliberate sound. Far from resting on their impressive pedigree (all four are prominent figures in the Japanese metal scene), they deliver a tight, purpose-driven debut album. If Birth of Riot is any indication, Zilqy is going to be a permanent force to be reckoned with.
Upcoming Live Dates:
11 Oct at Kashiwa PALOOZA
12 Oct at Sandai LIVE and CLUB MACANA
24 Oct at Kobe VARIT
25 Oct at Nagoya ell. FITS ALL
14 Nov at Fukuoka INSA
15 Nov at Fukuoka INSA
28 Nov at OSAKA MUSE
16 Dec at Zepp Shinjuku (Tokyo)
21 Dec at IBISU LIQUIDROOM
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