Yakuza is an avant-garde metal band, formed in Chicago in 1999. Current members are James Staffel, Matt McClelland, Bruce Lamont, and Ivan Cruz
Beyul, the band sixth album, will be out October 16 on Profound Lore (and November 13 on vinyl via Gravedancer)
Beyul will boast guest appearances by cellist Helen Money, Sweet Cobra’s Tim Remus, and Sybris’ Angela Mullenhour.
New song: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/14100-the-last-day/