Fresh off their 18th anniversary concert at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Matenrou Opera has released the music video for their latest single, AGONY. The single will be sold exclusively at live shows and on Matenrou Opera’s official webshop.

AGONY features three tracks: the title song in both its original and instrumental versions, along with the B-side Another Christmas. The initial preorder period through the official webshop has ended, but general sales are set to begin at 12:00 JST on August 15, available while supplies last.

Premiered on August 10, the AGONY video reflects the single’s darker, more dramatic tone. Musically, the track blends cinematic grandeur with the band’s trademark high-energy precision. Its opening swells with a soundtrack-like intensity, giving way to a powerful mix of blast beats, an ethereal choir, and strings. Despite its density, the arrangement remains sharp and cohesive, delivering a layered listening experience that reveals more with each play.

Matenrou Opera’s new look reflects AGONY‘s intensity, with dark, rich textures and intricate layering. Like their latest single, the new visuals pair soft textures with sharp edges, reflecting the essence of this release.

Matenrou Opera show no signs of slowing down following their landmark 18th anniversary. The band has already confirmed plans for their 19th anniversary concert, set for May 6, 2026, at Toyosu PIT.

For further insight into Matenrou Opera’s sound, see our interview discussing how the band blends visual kei and modern metal on their recent album MUTSU NO HANA.

AGONY

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1. AGONY
2. Another Christmas
3. AGONY (instrumental version)