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After a turbulent ten years, Japanese heavy metallers Destrose have announced they'll be going on an indefinite hiatus from July. No specific reason was given for the decision, but the all-female outfit has been dogged by lineup issues throughout its existence. They were dealt a particularly severe blow back in February, when founding guitarist Mina bowed out for good.

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Japanese heavy metallers Mardelas have released a video for the song "Eclipse", the opening track from their upcoming debut album Mardelas I. Originally the solo project of ex-Destrose frontwoman Marina Hebishii, Mardelas was expanded to a four-piece with the additions of guitarist Kikyo Oikawa (Screaming Symphony) and Light Bringer's rhythm section. The video can be viewed at your leisure below.

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Destrose just can't seem to catch a break. In the latest blow to the long-suffering Japanese heavy metallers, guitarist Mina has announced her departure from the band. For some years, she's struggled with multiple chemical sensitivity, which had already restricted her touring activities, and as there's been no improvement in her symptoms, she's decided to bow out for good. Having co-founded the band as Destroya back in 2005, Mina was the last surviving member of Destrose's original line-up.

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One month on from the departure of drummer Haruna, Destrose have revealed her replacement. Risa Risa (so good they named her twice) is the band's sixth permanent drummer, and previously plied her trade as session musician with various rock and jazz bands.

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Japanese heavy metallers Mardelas are to release their as-yet untitled debut album on April 22nd via King Records. Formed last year by frontwoman Marina Hebiishi following her exit from Destrose, the band also features Hibiki and Yumi, the rhythm section of power metallers Light Bringer, and guitarist Kikyo Oikawa of Screaming Symphony. The outfit first emerged back in October, with the release of single Daybreak / Phantasia. You can listen to demo versions of both songs below.

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In promotion of their new EP The Prologue, Japanese heavy metallers Destrose have released a video for the title track. Released on September 24th via the band's own Flyingcat Records, it's their first release to feature new vocalist Lisa. You can enjoy the video below.

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With their new EP The Prologue out next week, heavy metallers Destrose have published 45-second samples of all five tracks from the new release. Now available for pre-order (handily for non-Japanese fans, Amazon Japan does overseas delivery), The Prologue comes out on September 24th via the band's own Flyingcat Records. You can listen to the samples below now.

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Talk about coincidences. After Aldious drummer Aruto announced she'd be leaving the band, Haruna, drummer of fellow all-woman troupe Destrose, has said she too will be leaving her band before the end of the year. Both women are departing for the same reason: to get married.

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All-woman heavy metallers Destrose have revealed the cover for their forthcoming EP - or "mini album" - The Prologue. Due out on September 24th, it'll be their first release to feature new vocalist Lisa, who replaced Marina Hebiishi back in June.

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All-female heavy metal troupe Destrose have announced they'll be putting out a new EP - or "mini-album" as they're called in Japan - on September 24th. Entitled The Prologue, this mini-album will be distributed via the band's own label Flyingcat Records.

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