Osaka based psych-rock three piece Hibushibire return after a long break, with a new line up and a stunning third album.

Produced by Acid Mothers Temple/Mainliner guru Makoto Kawabata who also guests on the album.

Following the successes of their debut album 'Freak Out Orgasm!' (2017), the follow up `Turn On, Tune In, Freak Out' (2019) and two very well received UK tours.

The band headed home to Osaka, Japan and then, the pandemic hit. During this downtime, guitarist/vocalist Changchang decided to create a new power trio.

Enter Tetsuji Toyoda (Bass/Vocals) & Aoi Hama (Drums/Vocals). The new trio have spent the last three years writing new music, playing live and honing their sound in Japan, and a short well received tour of Taiwan with Riot Season labelmates Dope Purple.

And now finally, Hibushibire mark 2 is born properly. "Hibushibire has returned after a change of members.

A psychedelic, progressive work, suitable for a new beginning" Entering the studio with Acid Mothers Temple/Mainliner guru Makoto Kawabata in the producer chair (and also as a guest musician) once again, the band recorded album number three, 'Magical Metamorphosis Third Eye'.

Makoto also adds some of his own trademark guitar howls throughout the album, perfectly complimenting Changchang's own growing prowess.

Here the band have taken their trademark psych-rock blasts and blended them perfectly with some more trippy, dare I say sweet progressive psychedelic sounds.

"The idea of this album is based on the theme of "occultism and mysticism". But it's not a serious thing, it's about the things we like (UFOs, pyramids, psychic phenomena, shamanism etc) and we all had fun while making it.

In terms of what makes it different from the previous Hibushibire albums, it's where AOI HAMA's vocals are present.

I had wanted to use a female vocalist for a long time, so it was a good feeling!