Metal De Facto release new single “My Plastic Escape” and new album today

Finnish power metal force Metal De Facto release their brand new album “Land Of The Rising Sun – Part II” today worldwide via Reaper Entertainment.
 

The highly anticipated successor to Land Of The Rising Sun marks the epic conclusion of the band’s Japanese-inspired power metal saga. Blending razor-sharp riffs, soaring melodies, and cinematic storytelling, Land Of The Rising Sun – Part II showcases Metal De Facto at their most dynamic, powerful, and inspired.

To celebrate the release, the band also unveils a brand new video for the track “My Plastic Escape.”

“My Plastic Escape” highlights another compelling facet of the album, combining driving heaviness with an instantly memorable chorus and emotional depth – a track that perfectly captures the band’s ability to fuse intensity with melody.
 

The official video can be seen here:

The Band comments:
” As an artist, one always goes through a journey when writing a new album. Each note of every song, every word of the lyrics, countless hours of composing and arranging. Moments of pure joy when finding a musical or lyrical way to bring your ideas to life, but also deep frustration when you can’t find a solution to make a song work.

And eventually, you reach the scariest part: when the album is recorded and mixed, and it’s time to let it open its wings and fly away-to share it with the world. It’s also one of the best feelings in the world because then that album-that milestone as a band-is reached.

”Land Of The Rising Sun Part 2” will mark the end of our Japan albums (for now) and also the start of a new era for Metal De Facto in many ways. So it feels good to start a new chapter with the strongest and most ambitious album we have done (so far)!

We hope the old fans like it as much as we do, and naturally we hope our music will reach a lot of new listeners-because with this album, our goal is to get on the road and spread the gospel of power metal around the world!

But now, put on your headphones and enjoy the ride through Japan’s history, myths, beauty, and fury!”

The album is available worldwide via Reaper Entertainment on colored vinyl, black vinyl, and CD digipak.

Check it out here:
http://shop.metaldefacto.me

The stunning album cover was created by renowned artist Gyula Havancsák, known for his work with legends like Destruction, Accept, Stratovarius, Grave Digger, and Kreator.

Album Tracklist – The Land Of The Rising Sun – Part 2:

1. Sengakuji Temple
2. Across the Milky Way
3. Gojira
4. My Plastic Escape
5. スズメの群れ
6. Fury and Beauty
7. The Wanderers Truth
8. Pen is Mightier Than Sword
9. Lighter Than a Feather
10. Wheel of the Rising Sun
 

RELEASE-SHOW:
Friday March 20th 2026 Helsinki, On The Rocks 
Metal De Facto (album release show)
+ support: Burning Point

Current Line-Up:
Esa Orjatsalo – Guitar
Sami Hinkka – Bass
Atte Marttinen – Drums
Benji Connelly – Keyboards
Aitor Arrastia – Vocals