Destinia - 'Take Me Home' (Official Music Video)

Japanese guitar hero Nozomu Wakai will blast his way onto the world stage with his project Nozomu Wakai’s DESTINIA, featuring music composed, written, and produced by Nozomu himself.

Nozomu Wakai, hailed in Japan and abroad as an artist who could bring forth a rebirth of authentic and melodic heavy metal in the 21st century, has already released two albums, “Requiem For A Scream” (2014) and “Anecdote Of The Queens” (2015), with his project Nozomu Wakai’s DESTINIA. He has been recognized in the Japanese hard rock and heavy metal scene for his contributions on guitar, compositions, and sound directions on releases by the country's leading musicians and anime's.

In 2016, during his quest for a new musical direction for DESTINIA, Nozomu witnessed a performance by Lords Of Black, featuring vocalist Ronnie Romero, at Loud Park​ 16, a metal festival in Japan. Though Nozomu was well aware of Ronnie's abilities, he was hit hard by the new Ritchie Blackmore Official Site's Rainbow singer. A direct offer was made and accepted with Ronnie joining Nozomu to participate as the vocalist in his Destinia project.

Having set his course for the direction of the new compositions, Nozomu made the decision to offer Marco Mendoza and Tommy Aldridge, a rhythm section hugely influential to him, the bass and drum positions, respective to add extra strength to the music. It was an obvious choice for Nozomu's music as these positions would demand the presence of two musicians with a vast knowledge of the history of hard rock and heavy metal. Upon listening to Nozomu's music, Marco and Tommy were thrilled to get involved.

Nozomu describes the musical direction and aspiration of DESTINIA as 'classic modern' heavy metal. "The music goes beyond the authentic hard rock and heavy metal in the same vein as Rainbow, Whitesnake and Ronnie James Dio - it is completed with the contemporary, modern sound styles. I am confident that I can create exciting new music with these musicians," says Nozomu.

Praising his talents, Ronnie, Marco and Tommy were excited to join forces with Nozomu. "I was impressed the moment I listened to his tracks," says Ronnie. "Nozomu is an incredibly talented guitar player and an amazing composer. In addition to that, my vocals fit in really well."

The emotional guitars by Nozomu and soulful vocals by Ronnie complement each other and are made all the more powerful with the backing by the powerful grooves of Tommy Aldridge and Marco Mendoza.

Nozomu's enthusiasm towards authentic metal with all his heart and soul is apparent from the album's title track and first single, “Metal Souls”.

Nozomu sees a long-term potential in DESTINIA, claiming there are "songs that need to be written, developments that need to be made". Behold the new guitar hero, the shape of things to come in the new world of hard rock and heavy metal.

Tracklisting:
01. Metal Souls
02. Rain
03. End of Love
04. Promised Land
05. Take Me Home
06. Raise Your Fist
07. Be a Hero
08. Metamorphosis
09. Cross The Line
10. JUDGEMENT DAY
11. Ready for Rock

Lineup:
Nozomu Wakai: Guitar
Ronnie Romero: Vocals
Marco Mendoza: Bass
Tommy Aldridge: Drums

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[Ashe]

One year later and this song is still one of the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Thank you Nozomu, wish you the best.

[susanlindsaywaddle]

Destinia is band that created an album called ‘Metal Souls’ created by Guitarist Nozomu Wakai And Vocalist Ronnie Romero, Marco Mendoza, and Tommy Alderidge. “Take Me Home” is the 9th track off the album ‘Metal Souls’ and it Rocks Sooo hard!! Hell ‘Metal Souls’ was released by Ward Records on 23 May 2018. Rock on Destinia!🎸😎🤘🏻-Moderator-🤘🏻😎🎸

[keegee]

Why did it take a year and half for me to stumble across this masterpiece? What a gigantic ear worm! It’s been on constant replay for a couple weeks now. That voice, that hook, the lyrics combine for a big emotional punch. Great great song.

[mizuhokawasaki]

美しい。温かく癒される。ずっと若い時にDEAD ENDのSO SWEET SO

[peterbischofer]

Melodic Rock of its most beautiful form what a beautiful song!
Because of this song alone I bought the album METAL SOULS and I was not disappointed with my purchase decision.

[chrissams]

This album is great to me. Love every song but this is my favorite. Still cranking it up!!!

[carlq]

This song is magnificent! First discovered this artist on Spotify and i think i'll be listening to this for days. Great voice, superb guitar playing. What's not to like?

[celsolapienis]

Another project with Ronnie Romero!!! Incredible!!! Congratulations for all band members. Great song.

[franckl.]

To me, best song and best vocalist on the album.

[jordankallias]

Holy Sh**. Gosh !!! First of all, for me, we are talking of the best heavy metal singer these days (with Jorn). Ronnie Romero is a diamond, the emotions that passes through his voice are out of this world. OK, and? The reason I am posting a comment is the following one: on this song, while listening to my Itunes songs, I said to myself "funny I don't remember this song from .... Gotthard !". Close your eyes, listen carefully and if you are a Gotthard fan, as I am, .... for the next 6 minutes ... you will believe Steve Lee is back (pal you miss us much). Thank you Ronnie for this gift, for this great song. I could not imagine a better TRIBUTE to Steve Lee.

[yusei]

Amazing song !!! Great guitar solo !! Supreme vocals !! Thanks for the music

[luiscristiansaavedra]

Romero eres extraordinario tu voz es espectacular mucha técnica y sentimiento algo muy dificil de encontrar.muchas felicidades por todo lo que has logrado un abrazo desde chile amigo.

[startraveler]

Beautiful music. We live in a world of hate filled with people who are violently angry at everything. It brings peace to my heart to hear music like this. Thanks for posting it.

[trishvincent]

Songs like these always give me an inspiration to write Great song!!😊

[rodrigoolave]

Saludos a R. Romero, desde su País Chile, de su ciudad Talagante, orgulloso de sus logros en la música, un Talagantino

[okanguncu]

This song really takes our souls back home. Very cozzy and warm feeling song. Thanks!

[rfzrfz]

The Best Album 2018 now, Fantastic!!Cross The Line, Take Me Home, Be a Hero, All musics top!!, album collection!!

[pcsenai]

Nozomu é fantástico, conheci muito pouco do trabalho dele pelo YouTube... E já estou encantado...
É muito bom!!!

[ankadegeyter]

when i close my eyes i hear steve lee....great voice !!!

[welshdevil]

86 people were clearly having a bad day, this is fantastic.