RAG MusicRock
Lovely rock

Masterpieces and popular songs by coldrain

coldrain, the band leading Japan’s current loud rock scene.

They’re incredibly compelling for the way the heavy, tight instrumentation intertwines with vocalist Masato’s fierce shouts and stunningly beautiful clean vocals.

Not only do they appear at numerous festivals across the country, but their overseas tours make their international rise impossible to ignore.

This time, we researched the latest hits and beloved classics based on genuine feedback from fans who contacted our site.

We’ve carefully curated the picks—enjoy!

Title (1–10)

To Be Alivecoldrain

coldrain – To Be Alive (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
To Be Alivecoldrain

This track, which opens the second album “The Enemy Inside,” captivates listeners in an instant with its explosive band entry following a spacey, effect-laden guitar intro—an absolutely hard-hitting song.

The vocals are shout-driven throughout, making it one of the more intense songs in coldrain’s catalog.

COEXISTcoldrain

coldrain – COEXIST (Official Music Video)
COEXISTcoldrain

A 2019 release that showcases their chops as a band representing Japan’s loud scene.

It’s not just heavy—the hooky rhythms are addictive.

By the way, the story-driven music video features a mysterious, eerie-looking figure, who is actually vocalist Masato in special makeup.

The War Is Oncoldrain

coldrain – “The War Is On” (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
The War Is Oncoldrain

Serving as the vanguard for the third album, The Revelation, this track stands apart from previous songs with its heavy, oppressive beat, a sound that feels fierce yet mechanical, and a lingering, almost wistful emotionality.

Not just on this track, but throughout The Revelation, the sound design is marked by an impressively—and irresistibly—over-the-top heaviness in the drums.

Inside Of Mecoldrain

coldrain – Inside Of Me (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Inside Of Mecoldrain

This song, which closes their second mini-album “Through Clarity,” starts with a quiet intro, enters with a 3/4 alternative rock feel, then shifts into a fast, punkish double-time two-beat section, and returns to 3/4 for the chorus—making it one of the trickier tracks in their catalog.

Die tomorrowcoldrain

coldrain – Die tomorrow (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Die tomorrowcoldrain

It starts off with clean guitar and a quiet hi-hat pattern, so you think it’s going to be a subdued track, but then the shouted vocals and the super heavy band kick in and really amp up the listener.

Also, the English pronunciation is so clear that you can’t help but get drawn in.

Title (11–20)

THE SIDE EFFECTScoldrain

coldrain – THE SIDE EFFECTS (Official Music Video)
THE SIDE EFFECTScoldrain

The title track from their sixth album, THE SIDE EFFECTS, released in 2019.

Guided by a quiet yet tense intro, the song explodes in the chorus—a development that’s quintessentially coldrain, while also showcasing a seasoned sense of restraint.

The razor-sharp guitar solo, delivered with an effective, effects-driven sound, is another highlight.

Final Desitinationcoldrain

It’s a song that charges forward with the same intensity from start to finish.

As you’d expect from the rock that’s popular right now, it’s characterized by the coexistence of a heavy tone and a fast, driving tempo.

It really makes you want to headbang at a live show.