Japanese Power Metal Quintet LOVEBITES Signs with Napalm Records

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Japanese power metal quintet LOVEBITES are setting sail for new horizons by signing with Austrian metal label Napalm Records! In this new partnership, they are sharing their new album, Outstanding Power, effective immediately—at least digitally. Physical formats of their fifth album will be released on May 8, 2026.

Founded in 2016, LOVEBITES rocket-launched themselves to the top of the metal scene in their home country—including their debut at the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, coming in March of 2026. Additionally, they have made a name for themselves abroad, gaining recognition at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards and playing major stages across Europe, from Wacken and Hellfest to Download and Bloodstock. Now, the women thrillingly add multifaceted elements to their highly skilled power metal, letting their vocalist and instrumentalists shine equally. Outstanding Power is just what it claims to be: outstandingly powerful.

Fans eagerly awaiting Outstanding Power can have a look at the music video for the first single, “The Castaway”. The album’s opening track dashes forward with galloping riffs and sweeping pathos. “The Castaway” is a speedy power metal hymn extraordinaire, featuring rousing vocals and shimmering guitar and bass solos—a forceful first glimpse into a passionate album.

LOVEBITES about the signing:
“We are very excited to announce that we have signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records, excluding Asia. Their roster is filled with metal bands ranging from rising stars to globally successful acts, and even legendary icons respected by all. We are proud to become part of this illustrious history. Together with Napalm Records, whose passion for heavy metal matches our own, we will ensure the success of our upcoming album, Outstanding Power. Stay tuned!”