Four-member rock band el:cid was formed in Kyoto in 1992 and disbanded around October 1996, however before their dissolution a bunch of their stunning tracks which were born in their 4 years of activity remained unreleased by unseen circumstances. Last year ex-BEAST member NAGANO already helped to release “Cry for the Moonlight“, and this time NAGANO is also the exclusive supervising chief of the band’s upcoming album In the Shade.

It is said that el:cid‘s style of music was a foresight in embracing shoegaze and digital ROCK since its activity in the 90’s. Even more than 20 years on, el:cid is still beloved by their fans and their music withstood the test of time to become a timeless classic.

Originally reported from our friends at JROCK’NROLL, the album will be released on August 18, and will contain 15 tracks and will only cost 2,500yen (tax not included). The album will be available in various web-stores and shops throughout the nation! The release will be published by HAUNTED HOUSE and nationally distributed by our friends FWD.

If you grab a copy via record label the HAUNTED HOUSE official webshop (pre-sale start May 21), you also will receive a bonus CD-R with a few more extra tracks, one of the tracks will be “斜陽” (“Shayou”)[Original Ver) which was originally released on the Rock Tengoku Jack In the Music Box omnibus album. Additionally, you will receive the album earlier then the regular stores will send it to you.

Please note that HAUNTED HOUSE does not ship overseas and is only be distributed domestically in Japan. If you need help to choose a good proxy please be free to ask help in the vkgy discord server or DM JROCKNROLL via twitter.

Because In the Shade will be distributed via FWD Inc. (Free-Will) the album will be also available at Amazon Japan and similar national (web)shops. As we look forward to this highly anticipated release, be sure to check out the trailer for the album below!