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The metal innovators ASTERISM have just dropped the official MV for HOMESHIP, one of the standout tracks from their upcoming fourth full-length album Kick Down the Wall (out January 14, 2026).
Formed in Fukuoka, Japan in 2014, ASTERISM has grown from teen metal prodigies into a seasoned “Mass Metal” force — blending heavy metal, hard rock, and virtuosic instrumental flair with occasional vocal hooks, all delivered with blazing technical skill. HOMESHIP sits near the emotional heart of Kick Down the Wall, offering a more melodic, contemplative side amid the album’s riffs and explosive groove. With roots in instrumental and math-leaning metal and increasingly dynamic arrangements that mix ferocity and melody, ASTERISM’s evolving sound makes Kick Down the Wall one of the most anticipated Japanese metal releases of early 2026.
