Nothing's Carved In Stone

Nothing's Carved In Stone is a Japanese rock band formed in 2009, built around Taku Muramatsu on vocals and guitar, Shinichi Ubukata on guitar, Hidekazu Hinata on bass, and Takanori Ohkita on drums. The project emerged after ELLEGARDEN went on hiatus, when Ubukata began session work with Hinata and Ohkita before Muramatsu joined as vocalist. The band has also been associated with Epic Records Japan, and it quickly established itself as a technically focused group in Japan's rock scene. From the beginning, Nothing's Carved In Stone has been defined by precise playing, strong ensemble chemistry, and energetic live performances. Their sound is rooted in rock, with driving rhythms, memorable melodic lines, and a balance of intensity and clarity that gives the band a distinct identity. Their album debut, PARALLEL LIVES, arrived in 2009, and the members' backgrounds in ELLEGARDEN, STRAIGHTENER, FULLARMOR, and ABSTRACT MASH helped shape the group's approach to songwriting and performance. For listeners searching for Nothing's Carved In Stone or Taku Muramatsu, the band remains a notable name in Japanese rock.