Esprit D'Air announce new album "Aeons" with release of nu metal single, 'Lost Horizon'

Esprit D'Air release their single, 'Lost Horizon', on 28 February 2025. Written and produced by vocalist, Kai, the song blends nu-metal, hip-hop, and alternative metal, taking inspiration from artists such as Bad Omens, Bring Me The Horizon, and Linkin Park with a Japanese twist. The single is one of many leading up to their upcoming fourth album Aeons, set to release on 24 October 2025.

'Lost Horizon' explores themes of grief and loss. Kai describes the song as a reflection of their experience navigating the aftermath of personal loss, characterised by a sense of searching for resolution that feels out of reach. "The ‘scream within a dream’ represents the silent but overwhelming pain I felt", Kai explains. "It’s about the struggle to heal while feeling trapped in a state of longing". It’s a cathartic experience for listeners who have faced grief and loss.

Esprit D'Air is the award-winning Japanese electronic rock/metal project led by Kai, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist. With a strong DIY ethos, Kai records and produces all music independently, alongside managing every aspect of their tours and releases without a record label, management, promoter, booking agent, or any external financial backing.

Known for their dynamic collaborations, Esprit D'Air has previously worked with renowned artists such as Tim 'Ripper' Owens (ex-Judas Priest, KK's Priest), Ben Christo (The Sisters Of Mercy), and Ryo Kinoshita (Knosis, ex-Crystal Lake), further cementing their reputation in the international rock and metal scene.

Featured in major outlets such as Billboard, Loudwire, Kerrang! Radio, and BBC Radio, their previous albums, Constellations, Seasons, and Oceans, achieved chart success, with singles such as Leviathan and Shizuku entering the Top 10 of the Official Singles Sales Chart without label or management backing.

Esprit D'Air will embark on a 17-date European headline tour, performing double sets without a support band. The line-up features Kai (The Sisters Of Mercy), Takeshi Tokunaga (ex-Knights of Round) on bass, Jan-Vincent Velazco (ex-Ghost, Pendragon, Gus G) on drums, and Yusuke Okamoto on guitar.

'Lost Horizon' is out now on all major streaming platforms, serving as a preview of the upcoming album Aeons, which will be released on 24 October 2025.

Esprit D'Air European Tour 2025:

• 22.03.2025: Bristol, GB, Marble Factory
• 23.03.2025: Manchester, GB, Academy 2
• 24.03.2025: Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, Digital
• 25.03.2025: Glasgow, GB, The Garage
• 26.03.2025: London, GB, Electric Ballroom
• 15.04.2025: Antwerp, BE, Kavka Zappa
• 16.04.2025: Cologne, DE, Essigfabrik
• 17.04.2025: Hamburg, DE, Knust
• 18.04.2025: Eindhoven, NL, Effenaar
• 20.04.2025: Berlin, DE, Columbia Theater
• 21.04.2025: Prague, CZ, Rock Café
• 22.04.2025: Kraków, PL, Klub Studio
• 23.04.2025: Budapest, HU, Barba Negra
• 24.04.2025: Milan, IT, Legend Club
• 27.04.2025: Madrid, ES, Mon Madrid
• 28.04.2025: Barcelona, ES, Razzmatazz 2
• 29.04.2025: Paris, FR, New Morning