Ryoji Shinomoto – Children of Bushido 2025

Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of guitar virtuoso Ryoji Shinomoto, best known for his work with Japanese Samurai Metal band Ryujin. This marks the exciting lead-up to the release of his debut solo album and collection of Children of Bodom covers, “Children of Bushido”, out on April 8th, 2025. In tribute to late metal legend Alexi Laiho, the exclusively digital album will be released on what would have been his 46th birthday, and fulfills a lifelong musical dream for Shinomoto.

1. Lake Bodom
2. Living Dead Beat
3. Mask of Sanity
4. Hate Me!
5. Silent Night Bodom Night
6. Follow The Reaper
7. Bodom After Midnight
8. Needled 24/7
9. Downfall

Line-up:
Guitar, Vocals, Shamisen, Erhu, Dragon Flute, Koto, Taiko Drums & Orchestration