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2025.08.29

NEW2nd piano solo EP out October. The limited bundle incl. her autograph also available

Miyako will release her 2nd solo EP as a pianist, ‘Etude Op.25’, on October 29!

This EP features piano covers of legendary artists who have influenced and inspired Miyako all time. It contains six tracks, ranging from metal anthems like JUDAS PRIEST's “Painkiller” and METALLICA's “Master Of Puppets,” to a medley of four iconic QUEEN songs, DRAGONFORCE's “Through The Fire And Flames” (with whom LOVEBITES toured the UK in 2019), and Joan Baez's “Diamonds And Rust” (the original version of the JUDAS PRIEST cover LOVEBITES use as a live intro). It also includes a self-cover of LOVEBITES' “Dystopia Symphony”.

1. Diamonds And Rust (Joan Baez)
2. Dystopia Symphony (LOVEBITES)
3. Painkiller (JUDAS PRIEST)
4. Through The Fire And Flames (DRAGONFORCE)
5. Master Of Puppets (METALLICA)
6. Bohemian Rhapsody / The Show Must Go On / We Will Rock You / We Are The Champions (QUEEN)

Additionally, a deluxe edition featuring a Blu-ray and CD compilation of the best takes from her annual piano recitals held since 2023 will be released as a 3-disc set. This includes classical staples like Schubert's “6 Moments Musicaux” and Chopin's “Etude,” alongside HELLOWEEN's “Eagle Fly Free” (the lead track from the previous EP), LOVEBITES' “Empty Daydream,” “The Everlasting,” “Liar,” “Unchained,” “Glory To The World,”“Someone's Dream,” “We The United,” and “Holy War” from LOVEBITES, totaling 8 self-covers. Note that DEEP PURPLE's ‘Burn’ and the QUEEN medley (which includes “Don't Stop Me Now,” not featured in the EP medley) are exclusive to the CD version.

Pre-order : https://victor-store.jp/artist/18488

Furthermore, if you purchase the applicable bundle product, including this deluxe edition, at VICTOR ONLINE STORE within the specified period, you will receive a bonus front inlay signed by Miyako. And, we will hold an online signing session on September 27, where Miyako will sign it live on YouTube.

1pm (JST), September 27, 2025
Online signing session special site
https://victor-store.jp/special/miyako20250927

【Product Details】
Artist: Miyako
Title: Etude Op.25
Release Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Format/Price/Catalog Number:
Regular Edition (CD): ¥2,500 (tax incl.) / VICL-66097
Deluxe Edition (CD+Blu-ray+CD): ¥9,000 (tax incl.) / NZS-1012 (Victor exclusive)

Track Listing
◉CD (Etude Op.25)
1. Diamonds And Rust (Joan Baez)
2. Dystopia Symphony (LOVEBITES)
3. Painkiller (JUDAS PRIEST)
4. Through The Fire And Flames (DRAGONFORCE)
5. Master Of Puppets (METALLICA)
6. Bohemian Rhapsody ～ The Show Must Go On ～ We Will Rock You ～ We Are The Champions (QUEEN)

◉Blu-ray (The Recitals)
- 6 Moments Musicaux ～ Empty Daydream / 6 Moments Musicaux (Franz Schubert) ～ Empty Daydream (LOVEBITES) *
- Etude Op.10, No.12 / Revolutionary Etude (Frédéric Chopin) **
- The Everlasting ～ Liar / The Everlasting ～ Liar (LOVEBITES) **
- 15 Etudes de Virtuosité Op.72 / 15 Etudes de Virtuosité Op.72 (Moritz Moszkowski) ++
- Unchained / Unchained (LOVEBITES) ++
- Eagle Fly Free (HELLOWEEN) ◆
- Glory To The World (feat. Mao) (LOVEBITES) ◆
- Someone’s Dream (LOVEBITES) ◆◆
- We The United (feat. Mao) (LOVEBITES) ◆◆
- Holy War (feat. Mao) (LOVEBITES) ◆◆
(A few more tracks might be added)

◉CD (The Recitals)
- 6 Moments Musicaux ～ Empty Daydream / 6 Moments Musicaux (Franz Schubert) ～ Empty Daydream (LOVEBITES) *
- Etude Op.10, No.12 / Etude Op.10, No.12 (Frédéric Chopin) **
- The Everlasting ～ Liar / The Everlasting ～ Liar (LOVEBITES) **
- Bohemian Rhapsody ～ Don't Stop Me Now ～ We Will Rock You ～ We Are The Champions
Bohemian Rhapsody ～ Don't Stop Me Now ～ We Will Rock You ～ We Are The Champions (QUEEN) +
- Burn / Purple Flame (DEEP PURPLE) +
- 15 Etudes de Virtuosité Op.72 / Virtuoso Etudes (15 Etudes) Op.72 (Moritz Moszkowski) ++
- Unchained / Unchained (LOVEBITES) ++
- Diamonds And Rust / Diamonds And Rust (Joan Baez) ◆
- Eagle Fly Free (HELLOWEEN) ◆
- Glory To The World (feat. Mao) (LOVEBITES) ◆
- Someone’s Dream (LOVEBITES) ◆◆
- We The United (feat. Mao) (LOVEBITES) ◆◆
- Holy War (feat. Mao) (LOVEBITES) ◆◆
(A few more tracks might be added)

* Recorded at An Afternoon With Miyako 2023, Tokyo FM Hall on November 19, 2023
** Recorded at An Evening With Miyako 2023, Tokyo FM Hall on November 19, 2023
+ Recorded at An Afternoon With Miyako 2024, Tokyo FM Hall on June 8, 2024 (Exclusive bonus tracks on CD only)
++ Recorded at An Evening With Miyako 2024, Tokyo FM Hall on June 8, 2024
◆ Recorded at Blooming Notes 2025 (1st show), Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall on April 5, 2025◆◆ Recorded at Blooming Notes 2025 (2nd show), Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall on April 5, 2025