The Gong of Knockout by popular Japanese electronicore band Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas is the newest opening theme song to the ongoing anime series Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts. Besides live versions of the song, up until now only the shortened anime version was available. Now, you can stream and download it to your heat’s content.

This is an intense song with a melody that grips the listener fiercely without letting go, gradually unravelling into a hectic, heart-throbbing tune. 

Las Vegas performed at Namba Hatch, Osaka in memory of the band’s bassist Kei, who unexpectedly passed away of acute heart failure on January 12 this year. The live concert was called Thanks to You All.

Takanori Nishikawa is in charge of the ending theme song for the upcoming anime series Gakuen Basara and has announced that the track will be available for purchased on October 5.

Nishikawa is collaborating with Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas for the song which is titled Be Affected. It’s described as a fast paced rock number with lyrics expressing gratitude for life. This is the first time for the two artists to collaborate.

Pre-orders for the single are now open. Pre-ordering will give you access to an exclusive Gakuen Basara digital wallpaper.

“Be Affected”×”Gakuen Basara” Collaborative Music Video

Inazuma Rock Festival 2018 will take place from September 22 to 24. Takanori Nishikawa will perform at the event on September 22 and Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas on September 23.

Comment From Takanori Nishikawa

“It’s been a while! ‘Gakuen Basara’ is a long-cherished anime of mine, and I can’t hide my happiness at the fact it’s starting! It’s a spin-off series and will be different from the other anime series and games to date, but personally that’s something I genuinely want to enjoy. That’s why I thought to take a different approach to songwriting this time and collaborated with Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas who I’ve been friends with for a while. I hope everyone looks forward to the song as much as the series.”

Comment From Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas

“We somehow receive an offer from Nishikawa and worked on a collaborative track which is a first for this band! We’re truly grateful to have received such a valuable opportunity! Please be sure to listen to the song and hear the chemical reaction between Las Vegas’ music and Nishkawa’s voice!

The anime series will premiere on TBS on October 4 and then on BS-TBS on October 6. The opening theme song will be performed by virtual idols EIGHT OF TRIANGLE.

The new song The Going of Knockout by popular Japanese electronicore band Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas will be used as the newest opening theme song to the ongoing anime series Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts which is now streaming on Netflix.

The anime is an adaptation of the “Most Evil Death Row Convicts” arc from the popular manga series Baki the Grappler which has sold over 75 million copies. This is the band’s first song together with 5 members after guitarist Sxun left in June.

You can look forward to hearing the new song hit Netflix on September 24.

The song retains the explosive and whirling nature of the band’s music to date, with each section standing out in its own right which is sure to leave listeners feeling pumped.

The exhilarating melody will seize the listener and can be described as being a human bullet who rejects the rules as seen in the anime series.

Las Vas have returned with a new formation and they have decided to continue forward with even more music.