Man With A Mission release new single ‘Against The Kings And Gods’

Japanese superstars Man With A Mission have released their brand new single ‘Against The Kings And Gods’ via Sony Music Japan/Century Media.
 
The powerful track finds the half-man, half-wolf collective embarking down a darker sonic path as bold metal riffs join dark biting verses among dramatic choruses and breakdowns. ‘Against The Kings And Gods’ sees Man With A Mission thriving in a heavy uprising, delivering a cinematic epic of apocalyptic beauty.
 
Regarding the new single songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and rapper Jean-Ken Johnny says:

What sparked this song was the desire to create something, both in sound and in lyrics, that we had never really attempted before, either as a band or personally. In shaping a dark, heavy, and majestic track, I chose mythology as the motif, envisioning the image of a human facing supernatural beings. Even in the real world, we all experience days of struggling against overwhelming powers and the impermanence of life.  We hope that those who listen to this song can find themselves within its story-like world, and that it awakens a spirit and strength that refuse to yield to anything or anyone. We hope you enjoy “Against The Kings And Gods.”

The new single comes ahead of a brand new vinyl and CD release titled “XV EP Across The Globe” out September 19th.
 
The new international physical releases follow the digital release of the “XV EP” in March 2025 which commemorated the 15th anniversary of Man With A Mission. Exclusive for Europe and the UK, “XV EP Across The Globe” will feature a unique tracklist for both the vinyl and CD editions.
 
The CD will include two bonus tracks which are live recordings of ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ and ‘Vertigo’. The songs were recorded on their latest arena tour in Japan named the “PLAY WHAT YOU WANT TOUR” which journeyed across their homeland in February.
 
The “XV EP Across The Globe” LP will be available on transparent magenta vinyl and features eight tracks pressed to vinyl for the first time as a UK and European exclusive. These include ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ and ‘Vertigo’ as well as the uplifting ‘Circles’ and touching rock ballad ‘whispers of the fake’. On the flip side it includes four songs from the band’s show at Pabellón Oeste del Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City in 2024 on the ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ world tour.
 
Both formats of “XV EP Across The Globe” are available to pre-order now here.
 
Man With A Mission will be bringing their feral live shows to the UK and Europe this autumn for the “HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD” tour. The tour starts with three UK shows, kicking off at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on October 2nd, they will then play Manchester O2 Ritz (3rd) and Birmingham XOYO (5tg) before heading off across Europe for 10 dates. Tickets are available to purchase now here.