#j-rock #metal #lyric video
After a six-year silence, KNIGHTS OF ROUND, the veteran Japanese power metal / melodic speed metal quintet, has released an official lyric video for “The Lone Soldier,” a standout track from their sixth full-length album AGAINST ALL ODDS — which dropped on January 21, 2026. The video pairs heroic imagery and bold typography with the track’s galloping riffs, mirroring the band’s trademark blend of fast-paced metal energy and narrative flair rooted in themes of battle and perseverance.
Originally formed in Tokyo, Japan in 2003, KNIGHTS OF ROUND have been a persistent force in Japan’s metal scene, fusing power metal with melodic elements reminiscent of European speed metal while incorporating dramatic motifs. Their sound is characterized by soaring vocals, twin-guitar harmonies, and thematic compositions that evoke fantasy and heroic struggle
