Outstanding Power

Outstanding Power
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 18, 2026
GenrePower metal
Length64:10
LabelVictor
Napalm
Lovebites chronology
Lovebites EP II
(2024)
Outstanding Power
(2026)
Lovebites studio albums chronology
Judgement Day
(2023)
Outstanding Power
(2026)

Outstanding Power is the fifth studio album by Japanese power metal band Lovebites. It was released in Japan on February 18, 2026, by Victor Entertainment, and internationally by Napalm Records.

Release

Outstanding Power was released in Japan on February 18, 2026, by Victor Entertainment and internationally by Napalm Records, in which the music video for "The Castaway" was also released.[1] Additionally, they are scheduled to perform at the Nippon Budokan for the first time on March 29.[2][3]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Asami.

Outstanding Power track listing
No.TitleMusicLength
1."The Castaway"Miyako6:07
2."Silence the Void"Miyako5:39
3."Forbidden Thirst"Haruna5:00
4."Blazing Halo"Fami, Mao3:49
5."Dream of King"Miyako6:03
6."Phoenix Rises Again"Mao4:44
7."Out of Control"Miyako4:39
8."Wheels on Fire"Asami, Midori, Mao4:29
9."The Eve of Change"Asami, Mao5:00
10."Reaper's Lullaby"Asami, Miyako5:34
11."Eternally"Asami7:20
12."One Will Remain"Miyako5:46
Total length:64:10

Personnel

Lovebites

  • Asami – vocals
  • Midori – guitars
  • Miyako – guitars and keyboards
  • Fami – bass
  • Haruna – drums

Other

  • Mao – keyboards and programming
  • Mikko Karmila – mixing
  • Mika Jussila – mastering

Charts

References

  1. ^ "Japanese Power Metal Quintet LOVEBITES Signs With NAPALM RECORDS; 'The Castaway' Music Video Released". blabbermouth.net. January 18, 2026.
  2. ^ "LOVEBITES、3年ぶり5作目のフル・アルバム『OUTSTANDING POWER』来年2/18リリース決定!". Geki-Rock (in Japanese). November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
  3. ^ "LOVEBITES、初の日本武道館公演を2026年3月開催". Barks (in Japanese). March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  4. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2026-03-02" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  5. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2026-03-02" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  6. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of February 25, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  7. ^ "Oricon Top 20 Rock Albums: 2026-03-02" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  8. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 20/2/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
  9. ^ "Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2026-02" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  10. ^ "Oricon Top 30 Rock Albums: 2026-02" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on March 11, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.