RIZE is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in 1997. Fronted by Jesse McFaddin, the group has also included Nobuaki Kaneko, KenKen, and Tokie among its members. From the beginning, RIZE has stood out for mixing rock with punk, hip-hop, funk, and reggae, creating songs built on heavy guitar work, groove-driven rhythms, and a forceful live sound.
Signed to Epic Records Japan, RIZE developed a style that moves between aggressive tracks and more rhythm-focused material without losing its alternative rock identity. That range has helped the band remain a recognizable name in Japan’s modern rock scene, especially for listeners who follow genre-blending Japanese rock groups with a strong band identity and a long-running presence since the late 1990s.
