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The Healthy Metal HippieIsiliel - Himari Tsukishiro - The Power of a Pinky Promise, Inspiring Strength with MusicSend us a textIt was a special day meeting up with Himari Tsukishiro (Isiliel) and her producer Ricky in London to talk all things metal and mental health. Himari shares her joy of performing at anime-focused events and the connection she fosters with fans. Himari shares how music has helped her overcome challenges and how she wants to bring hope and power to her audience. Connecting with fans at shows and helping them find strength in turn helps her continue!We also went into detail about the vulnerability of putting oneself out there and the...2024-08-0559 min
Lingua BrutallicaLingüa Brütallica - Episode 50: Himari Tsukishiro and Ricky Wilson of Isiliel (Tokyo, Japan)Welcome to our 50th episode!
In this very special episode, we interview vocalist Himari Tsukishiro and Ricky Wilson of Isiliel. Drawing on Ricky's translation skills, we explore how Himari's background as a Japanese idol has shaped her journey into the world of symphonic metal. A self-described "metal baby", Himari's relative inexperience in metal allows her to step outside of the subculture's many lyrical conventions. Breaking with the norms established inside and outside of her native Japan, Himari writes Japanese lyrics adopting themes of romantic love and perseverance seldom observed in the genre, using her lyrics and memories...2023-12-171h 02