Japanese rock legends GLAY roar into their 31st year with the release of their long-awaited 63rd single, Dead Or Alive, out today alongside a striking new music video. The track marks the band’s first single in nearly two years, following their milestone 30th anniversary celebrations.
Written expressly for the opening theme of Record of Ragnarok III, the latest installment of the global hit anime series produced by Warner Bros. Japan LLC, “Dead Or Alive” brings GLAY back to their hard-rock roots with cinematic intensity. Record of Ragnarok III will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide starting December 10, 2025.
Dead Or Alive was initially sparked by guitarist TAKURO’s desire to create a pure rock track that still reflected the emotional weight and epic scale of the anime. With HISASHI’s razor-sharp arrangement, JIRO’s thunderous basslines, and TERU’s commanding vocals, the single marks a fierce, fresh chapter for the veteran band.
TAKURO says the band approached the project with deep respect for the anime’s world:
“We are extremely honored to be in charge of the opening theme song for a work that has garnered immense popularity since its first season. We produced ‘Dead Or Alive’ keeping in mind Record of Ragnarok’s magnificent story and the struggles of each character who cannot be judged by ‘justice’ alone. The song fuses the world of thrilling action with the inherent intensity of rock music.”
Watch the “Dead Or Alive” Music Video
Music video director Pierce Gabriel shared his inspiration behind the concept, which features the band in a dynamic New York setting:
“I researched a wide range of rock visuals shot in major cities. What moved me most were The Beatles’ London rooftop session and U2’s performance atop a Los Angeles building.”
HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS TOUR 2026 “GLAY-complete BEST” Announced
Alongside the new single, GLAY has announced its first national hall tour in three years: HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS TOUR 2026 “GLAY-complete BEST.” The tour will span 15 venues and 16 shows, beginning on March 20, 2026, and covering regions across Japan.
Tour Dates Include:
- March 20 — Tochigi: Utsunomiya City Cultural Hall
- March 27 — Ishikawa: Kanazawa Opera House
- March 29 — Shiga: Biwako Hall
- April 3 — Yamaguchi: KDDI Ishin Hall
- April 5 — Nagasaki: BeneX Nagasaki Brick Hall
- April 10 — Nara: Nara Centennial Hall
- April 12 — Kagawa: Rexxam Hall
- April 17 — Okayama: Kurashiki City Auditorium
- April 19 — Tottori: Yonago Convention Center BIG SHIP
- April 23 — Miyazaki: Miyakonojo City General Cultural Hall
- April 25 — Kumamoto: Kumamoto Castle Hall
- May 14 — Iwate: Tosa Classic Hall Iwate
- May 16 — Aomori: Link Station Hall Aomori
- May 18 — Gunma: Takasaki Arts Theatre
- May 25–26 — Tokyo: Tokyo Garden Theater
About GLAY
Formed in 1988 by TAKURO (Gt.) and TERU (Vo.), with HISASHI (Gt.) joining in 1989 and JIRO (Ba.) completing the lineup in 1992, GLAY has remained one of Japan’s most influential and enduring rock bands. Their 30th anniversary in 2024 was marked by major events under the banner “GLAY EXPO,” including a guest appearance with QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT, a commemorative anniversary single, and a monumental stadium concert.
Featured image courtesy of GLAY
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