Masterpieces and popular songs by Crossfaith
Crossfaith is a five-piece metalcore band formed in Osaka.
Their songs—hugely popular not only in Japan but also overseas—feature heavy sounds, exceptional musicianship, and the compelling contrast between shouts and clean vocals.
Enjoy a generous selection of their tracks, which have earned high praise around the world.
Crossfaith’s best and most popular songs (1–10)
Rx OverdriveCROSSFAITH
It’s included on New Age Warriors.
This track blows me away with its overwhelming coolness.
It’s metal-ish, loud-ish, hardcore-ish—yet it doesn’t fit into any of those boxes.
It’s quintessentially “Crossfaith.” In a word: insane.
Countdown To HellCROSSFAITH
Included on the 3rd album, APOCALYPSE.
The synth sound that characterizes Crossfaith is subdued in this track, resulting in a sound that maximizes destructive power with just guitar, bass, and drums.
After a tens-of-seconds-long, tantalizing intro, the band kicks in with a double-bass drum attack exceeding 180 BPM that’s overwhelmingly aggressive.
OmenCROSSFAITH
Included on their second album, The Dream, The Space, released in 2011.
Their boldly synth-forward sound sent shockwaves overseas, and the fact that the YouTube comment section is filled almost entirely with English comments speaks volumes about how widely they’ve been embraced around the world.
JägerbombCROSSFAITH
A Jägerbomb is a type of alcoholic drink—Jägermeister mixed with Red Bull.
In Japan, they tend to be seen as somewhat stoic (?), but this is their proudly full-throttle party anthem.
Despite its explosively powerful sound, it’s a track everyone can jump around to together and get hyped.
The ultra-fast 32nd-note drum fill in the outro is nothing short of incredible.
LeviathanCROSSFAITH
CROSSFAITH is a metalcore band that enjoys enormous popularity not only in Japan but overseas as well.
Their signature style fuses hard-hitting tracks with plenty of electronic elements, and bold shouts give their songs an even more aggressive edge.
At the same time, some tracks weave in mystical, beautiful passages between the intensity, and many listeners are inevitably moved by that contrast between ferocity and beauty.
While they might not strictly fit the “screamo” label in terms of emotional clean parts, we’ve chosen to feature them here in a broader sense—because of the way their music shines with beauty within the heaviness.
XenoCROSSFAITH
This track is striking for its overwhelming sound pressure and flawless production.
I’ve heard they often kick off their live shows with this song.
It’s guaranteed to get your energy up! The heavy shouts and the clean tones in the chorus balance perfectly, making every sound feel like part of a single wall of sound.
MonolithCROSSFAITH
Included on the album Zion EP.
Its hard-hitting, metalcore-style sound design is so sharp that anyone unfamiliar with them would easily mistake it for an overseas band at first listen.
With the rise of bands like coldrain bringing the “loud rock” genre gradually into the public eye, you could say this band pushed it decisively in a more hardcore direction.
God Speed (feat. WARGASM)CROSSFAITH
Formed in 2006, the Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith is known for its unique sound that incorporates elements of electronica and nu metal.
Since their 2009 debut album, The Artificial Theory for the Dramatic Beauty, they have released multiple works, with 2013’s APOCALYZE receiving high international acclaim.
Drummer Tatsuya drew attention for his technical prowess, winning the drum contest at Warped Tour 2013.
Their energetic live performances have also boosted their popularity, and through tours around the world—including appearances at the Reading and Leeds Festivals—they have built an international fanbase.
These days, they’re delivering an even more hybrid, “mixture” sound, so fans of classic mixture rock should definitely check them out!
Devil’s PartyCROSSFAITH
When you listen to this song, you’ll find yourself nodding your head without thinking.
That’s the kind of track it is.
The band’s high-level musicianship combined with programming creates an immense sense of sonic weight, even though the song itself isn’t particularly heavy.
The flow from the breakdown to the programmed section and then into the final chorus is stunning!
Tears FallCROSSFAITH
It’s a powerful mid-tempo track included on the 4th album, “XENO.” The impactful drums leave a strong impression, but what truly stands out is the vocal’s commanding presence, which holds its own amid the heavy arrangement.