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coldrain

post-hardcore/metalcore·other·indie·Japan
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GAINING GROUND
Growing recognition, getting noticed
LISTENERS
563
YT SUBS
243K
CHAMPIONS
0

coldrain is a Japanese post-hardcore/metalcore band formed in Nagoya in 2007, consisting of Masato Hayakawa, Ryo Yokochi, Kazuya Sugiyama, Ryo Shimizu, and Katsuma Minatani. The band has pursued long-term international expansion, from a 2014 UK management and Hopeless Records deal to a 2025 global label deal with Century Media Records (backed by Sony Music).

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)▼
  • •Signed global label deal with Century Media Records (backed by Sony Music) in 2025
  • •2014 management deal with UK's Raw Power Management
  • •Released single 'INCOMPLETE' and announced EP 'OPTIMIZE' in 2025
  • •Release deal with Hopeless Records for overseas markets
WHAT FANS SAY (8)▼

“COLDRAIN MENTIONED WTF IS A BAD SONG?!!? (no like genuinely, these guys do not miss)”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“i cant believe i put off listening to them for so long this band is exactly what i've been looking for for so long”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“love these guys. i thought they were english at first when hearing it, but now that i know theyre jp, i see the blend. i dont listen to much foreign music since its harder to sing along or understand, but with coldrain thats no issue, these guys are some of my goats of metal”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Vim pelo Hajime No Ippo e se tornou uma das bandas de metalcore mais insanas que conheço. BAUM DEMAIS”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“they re-recorded the first album man its bring so much nostalgia. Final destinantion ftw”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“even if the lyrics tend to be corny but that doesnt matter”

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is coldrain underrated?

coldrain has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 28 out of 100. they have notable achievements including signed global label deal with century media records (backed by sony music) in 2025.

Q:What genre is coldrain?

coldrain works in post-hardcore/metalcore originating from Japan (Nagoya). As a other artist at the "indie" level, coldrain has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader post-hardcore scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does coldrain have?

coldrain has approximately 563 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 243K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to coldrain?

Fans of coldrain often also enjoy Ivoxygen, Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, Sirens of Lesbos, Crystal Lake, Crossfaith. These artists share common ground in the post-hardcore space and/or the Japan other scene. If you appreciate coldrain's approach to post-hardcore/metalcore, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't coldrain more famous?

With a Gap Score of 28/100, coldrain's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: with 563 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; being based in Japan, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.