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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Elsewhere, Marina's ex-Destrose bandmate Mina recently released the debut EP of her side project, Animeta Girl. Comprising of five heavy metal covers of popular anime theme songs, Animeta Girl Vol. 1 features vocals by singers Imoto Toguro and Ibuki (Art of Gradation), and a guest appearance by prominent anime composer Yasuharu Takanashi.

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Band profile:	Destrose