We are just weeks away from the release of OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE, the extension of coldrain's 2025 EP OPTIMIZE. Following on from the first single of the new cycle "EX-HUMANITY," the Japanese quintet have released "POISON," featuring The Used frontman Bert McCracken. The track is a more straightforward hard rock affair with a bit of pop-punk flair, oweing to the presence of the iconic post-hardcore singer McCracken.
On how the track came together, vocalist Masato offers:
“POISON is a song about love and desire, about how something, or someone, you love can become so addictive that it’s easy to lose yourself in it. Trying to find the right dosage of that love, enough to satisfy you without letting it consume you, feels like one of the most human struggles there is.
The song also features killer vocals from the one and only Bert McCracken of The Used, one of our all-time favourite singers. His signature voice brings a rawness and emotional intensity to the track that makes POISON feel like a timeless emo masterpiece.”
Listen for yourself below:
OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE drops September 25th via Warner Music Japan and Century Media Records. Pre-orders are available here.
Before then, they will be supporting Electric Callboy on the Oceania leg of the German outfit's TANZNEID World Tour alongside Ice Nine Kills, with the following dates and cities announced:
09/04 Perth, AU @ RAC Arena
09/06 Adelaide, AU @ AEC Arena
09/08 Melbourne, AU @ Rod Laver Arena
09/10 Sydney, AU @ Qudos Bank Arena
09/12 Brisbane, AU @ Riverstage (SOLD OUT)
Later this year, the band will close out 2026 in their home country, touring in support of the new album. The following dates and cities have been announced:
10/06 Kawasaki, JP @ Club Citta
10/10 Hiroshima, JP @ Blue Live
10/17 Fukuoka, JP @ United Lab
10/21 Sapporo, JP @ Penny Lane24
10/22 Sapporo, JP @ Penny Lane24
11/01 Kanazawa, JP @ Eight Hall
11/03 Nigata, JP @ Lots
11/29 Sendai, JP @ Gigs
12/01 Osaka, JP @ Namba Hatch
12/02 Nagoya, JP @ Comtec Portbase
12/09 Tokyo, JP @ Toyosu Pit
