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. RIZE is known for blending rock with punk, hip-hop, funk, and reggae influences, building a sound around heavy guitar work, groove-driven rhythms, and a strong live presence.
Signed to Epic Records Japan, RIZE developed a style that moves between aggressive songs and more rhythm-focused material without losing its alternative rock identity. That crossover approach has kept the band relevant in Japan’s modern rock scene and made it a recognizable name for listeners drawn to genre-blending Japanese rock acts.
