Oriemetal Saigon
ORIENT-METAL perfectly embodies the connection and synergy – what more could you ask for: N and M, bringing together three countries and four bands in a mini-tour.
From left to right, OATHEAN, returning to Vietnam for the second time, represented by the image of the Green Dragon (Cheongryongdo). Drawing on the heritage and influences of Gothic, Progressive, and Death Metal, and built upon a foundation of national identity through traditional instruments, Oathean has become a formidable force, frequently performing alongside big names on stages in Korea and across Asia.
Next is KURROCK, a Vietnamese-Japanese band led by Khoi, represented by the image of a koi fish leaping over the dragon gate, as depicted by the artist Shinshō. Returning to Saigon after their recent Hanoi show, Kurrock finds renewed inspiration and harmony in both songwriting and touring with neighboring artists, including those touring in Bangkok and Ipoh.
The appearance of MYSTERAIN is a huge boost, a key highlight for this mini-tour, given the band’s more than two decades of history. Represented by Hua Yan’s “Birds and Flowers” (1747) and Hua Yan in the Yangzhou Bagua, Mysterain is a prime example of a female lead metal band that seamlessly blends Eastern and Western styles in their approach and performance, even borrowing from traditional Chinese opera and instruments. With three albums and numerous domestic and even distant concerts, as far as Siberia and Ireland, Mysterain has finally arrived in Southeast Asia, ready to continue conquering audiences!
Finally, there’s VITAL DEGREE, with its proud, somewhat flamboyant and humorous power metal sound, represented by the painting of a tiger from the Joseon era. Founding member guitarist Schevy Kim and other talented musicians share a passionate love for melodies and many other tunes, ultimately giving birth to the EP Romantique and the debut album The Chronicle of War in July 2026, followed by a series of ongoing and upcoming concerts.
Opening the show, none other than KINH, the undisputed king of vaudeville in Saigon at this time, and a familiar musical friend both domestically and internationally. It couldn’t be more perfect for a lineup featuring N and M: brothers on stage together!