KNOSIS Archives

Obsessed with one song on repeat – JROCK ONSEN Ep. 35

Jun 21, 2025

It's been another long epic break and more broken promises. Unlike dad we came back though. Just didn't get the milk. Cigarettes? Yeah, got those.This time around check in on our music choices for listening...

KNOSIS announces highly anticipated first album “GENKNOSIS”

Rin

Apr 21, 2025

Releases

Ryo Kinoshita's experimental metalcore project, KNOSIS, has been teasing an album for over a year and this Summer, fans will finally be able to hear it. On their official X account, the band announced that thei...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2024

Erica, NBT, Nori and Jack

Jan 2, 2025

Entertainment

Our 2024 top list honors the visual kei and Japanese rock artists who defined the year with groundbreaking achievements and boundary-pushing creativity. These musicians didn’t just transcend borders—they redefi...

KNOSIS signs to SharpTone records, premieres single “Fuhai” featuring YUKINA of HANABIE.

Erica

Sep 27, 2024

Music Video, Releases

Japanese metal outfit KNOSIS is back with a thunderous new single, Fuhai (腐敗), featuring YUKINA from the Harajuku core band "HANABIE.". This release marks a significant milestone for KNOSIS as they officially j...

KNOSIS plays across Japan on September regional tour

Rin

Sep 13, 2024

Tour and event

KNOSIS has had a busy year so far but Ryo Kinoshita's latest project isn't slowing down anytime soon. After returning from a summer tour in Europe KNOSIS has announced a regional tour in Japan.So far, the b...

KNOSIS returns to Europe for summer tour 2024

Rin

Jun 26, 2024

Tour and event

European metalcore fans rejoice! KNOSIS is returning to Europe to visit eight countries, while also supporting the Australian band, Thy Art Is Murder, on the latter dates of their tour.On July 6, KNOSIS wil...

KNOSIS joins Bodysnatcher, Spite on upcoming US tour “THE COMMON ENEMIES”

Erica

Feb 3, 2024

Tour and event

Update 2024-04-21: Due to visa issues, Knosis has canceled their performances for this tour.This spring is shaping up to be an exciting time for North American Jrock fans—metalcore band KNOSIS just ann...

Top 10 visual kei and Japanese rock artists 2023

Erica, Nori, Astrid and Kayla

Jan 1, 2024

Entertainment

With pandemic restrictions easing, Japanese bands are now boldly crossing borders once again. Our 2023 top list celebrates exceptional visual kei and Japanese rock artists who not only transcended geogr...

Review: KNOSIS’ debut EP “The Shattering” displays metalcore’s infinite potential

Erica

Mar 23, 2023

Releases, Report and review

If the universe really started with a big bang, KNOSIS' debut EP The Shattering is the sonic boom that forges new possibilities for metalcore as a genre. Running barely 8 minutes from start to finish, The Shatt...

KNOSIS performs string of headline shows in Japan

Elliot

Feb 7, 2023

Tour and event

Ex-Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo Kinoshita announces debut live performances for his new project, KNOSIS. The shows take place in Japan on April 1 in Osaka, April 2 in Nagoya, and April 8 in Tokyo. These shows come...

Knosis debut single “Sei-Sai” is a chimera of sound

Erica

Jan 19, 2023

Releases

Knosis, the new project from ex-Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo released their debut single "Sei-Sai" (星砕) on January 18. This powerhouse of a single comes before the release of their EP, due out on March 22.Knos...

Former Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo starts experimental metalcore project “KNOSIS”

NBT

Dec 31, 2022

New Band

Former vocalist of Crystal Lake, Ryo Kinoshita, has begun a new journey with project "KNOSIS". His departure from the metalcore band Crystal Lake was announced back in October, a decision made due to Ryo's stru...