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SUMMARY:Hibushibire + Black Helium
UID:20260830-hibushibire-black-helium@tourist.org.uk
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LOCATION:The Piper, 1 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN376NH, United Kingdom
DESCRIPTION:Formed in Japan in 2012, Hibushibire quickly gained a name for themselves with vigorous live performances mainly in Kobe/Osaka.\n\nThe band's sound is based on hard psychedelic rock and progressive rock from the late 60s and early 70s, incorporating ethnic elements, drones and many other psychedelic elements, and thoroughly pursuing a psychedelic groove.\n\nIn 2017 they were taken under the wing of underground guitar legend Makoto Kawabata (Acid Mothers Temple, Mainliner) and recorded their debut album ‘Freak Out Orgasm!’ with him in the producers chair.\n\nThe band signed with UK label Riot Season records and released the album the same year to much acclaim, then hopped on a plane to tour the UK for the first time, with great success.\n\nIn 2019 the band released their second album ‘Turn On, Tune In, Freak Out!’ which again met with praise from audiences worldwide. The band returned to the UK once again to tour, including a stunning set at the Raw Power Festival in London.\n\nThe band then headed home to Japan and then, the pandemic hit.\n\nDuring this downtime, guitarist/vocalist Changchang decided to create a new power trio. Enter Tetsuji Toyoda (Bass/Vocals) & Aoi Hama (Drums/Vocals). The new trio have spent three years writing new music, playing live and honing their sound in Japan, and a short well received tour of Taiwan with Riot Season label mates Dope Purple.\n\nIn 2023, Hibushibire mark 2 finally emerged into the wider world, further expanded by the addition of percussionist Kohei Katsuma and released their third album ‘Magical Metamorphosis Third Eye’.\n\nIn 2025 the band released their fourth album, Flashback Stonehenge and once again returned to the UK and also mainland Europe for the first time, creating another legion of new fans.\n\n2026 sees the band release their fifth album 'Phantom Fuzzy Exotica', again via Riot Season. The band return to the UK & Europe to support the release in August/September and you can be sure it's going to be a loud and spectacular live experience as always.
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