RUDE x Asakusa Deathfest 2026
21st at MoonStep, Nakano
23rd at Wild Side, Shinjuku
Line Up :
Yusef Wallace - Bass / Vocals
David Rodriguez - Guitar
Sam Luke - Guitar
Xander Bridge - Drums
Discography :
Haunted Demo - 2012
Soul Recall - 2014
Remnants... - 2017
Outer Reaches - 2021
One of the first bands to play Asakusa Deathfest, Rude returns to Japan for the first time in 10 years. Reborn in 2012, Rude quickly signed to FDA Records and released two slabs of solid, true-to-form death metal.
Working with precision, speed, and creativity, Rude is one of the few death metal bands that doesn’t rely solely on being “heavy” to stand out, writing their music in E-flat tuning while maintaining intensity and identity. Each of their previous releases featured artwork by Dan Seagrave, perfectly reflecting the music within.
During COVID in 2021, the band released the “Outer Reaches” EP, toured Mexico in support of it, and appeared at Decibel Metal & Beer Fest. Alongside a handful of tours throughout the United States and overseas, Rude now returns to the stage by stepping back into Japan and ripping Asakusa apart once again.
2024 saw a lineup change, with Yusef stepping away from guitar duties and moving to bass and remaining on vocals. David stands his post on guitar while insane guitarist Sam Luke joined the band alongside fresh blood Xander Bridge on drums. This lineup is as deadly as ever and ready to destroy Asakusa once again!