East of Eden (Japanese band)
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| Origin | Japan |
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| Years active | 2023–present |
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| Website | fan |
East of Eden is a Japanese symphonic rock-/metal band formed in August 2023.
The formation of East of Eden was announced on August 8, 2023 with violinist and Morfonica member Ayasa as a founding member. Akane Minato who was a member of the idol group predia was announced as the group's vocalist. Yuki, who is also a member of the instrumental rock group D Drive, became the guitarist of the band. Mizuki, a founding member of Lonesome blue, started out as a session drummer in East of Eden.[1] Until December 2024, Wakazaemon was the band's bassist. Wakazaemon was also a member of Corona Namore Momo, a franchising band of Maximum the Hormone.[1] She was replaced by Mina Yamauchi, who was a former member of Japanese pop/rock group Girlfriend.[1][2]
The same day the band was announced, their debut single Evolve was released digitally as music download and for music streaming alongside an official music video.[1][3] In October 2023, the band sold-out their debut concert at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo.[1][4] On December 20, 2023, East of Eden released their debut EP entitled Forbidden Fruit -1st Piece via Victor Entertainment which managed to peak at no. 34 in the official Japanese Albums Chart published by Oricon.[5][6] The EP was released internationally via British music label JPU Records on February 2, 2024.[7] In May 2024, East of Eden performed at Metrock Festival in Tokyo before releasing their second EP Forbidden Fruit -2nd Piece- in July the same year.[8][9] On the day of the EP release the group also published a music video for their song Cross∞Roads.[9]
After signing to Warner Music Japan, East of Eden released their debut album The First Eden -Seeds of Hope on March 12, 2025.[4] Between March 15–20, 2025 East of Eden played four concerts in Zepp Live Houses in Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo.[10] In May, the band performed at Japan Jam.[11] East of Eden covered the song Tango Noir originally performed by Akina Nakamori as part of the tribute album Meikyo.[12]