SHEGLAPES announce "NEXUS" album for December

The Japanese power metal band will release its third album through Black-listed records, with seven tracks including "Beginning of the End" and "HORIZON".

Sheglapes, from the official video
Video still: courtesy of Sheglapes

Sheglapes will release its third album, “NEXUS”, on 18 December 2026. The Japanese power metal band announced the record with a trailer on 7 November, confirming a seven-track CD release through Black-listed records. The catalogue number is BLRC-00151 and the listed price is ¥3,080, including tax.

Seven tracks from “Beginning of the End” to “NEXUS”

The album opens with “Beginning of the End” and continues with “夢幻”, “EVER AFTER”, “UNIVERSE”, “Ray of Hope” and “HORIZON”. The title track closes the record. “NEXUS” follows Sheglapes’ 2025 full-length album “Mother” and will be available in Japan from 18 December.

Kco Kanye has sung with Sheglapes since 2017

Kco Kanye is the band’s vocalist and has been a member of Sheglapes since its formation in 2017. She also performs with Masakarz and 斬響. The group was formed in Osaka and its current line-up includes bassist Ruka, keyboardist Chizuco and guitarist Shun alongside Kanye.

At a glance

Watch
Sheglapes 3rd Album【NEXUS】Trailer ↗
Album
NEXUS
Release date
18 December 2026
Label
Black-listed records
Format
CD
Tracklist
01. Beginning of the End 02. 夢幻 03. EVER AFTER 04. UNIVERSE 05. Ray of Hope 06. HORIZON 07. NEXUS
Country
Japan
Band profile
Sheglapes - Members, Line-up & Discography →
Musician profile
Kco Kanye

Source: Sheglapes

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