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ARKTAARKTA is an international hybrid rock duo formed by Tak from Los Angeles and kenken from Tokyo. Blending nu-metal emo and alternative rock they create a sound defined by heavy instrumentation melodic intensity and emotional storytelling. Tak is also a ring announcer for New Japan Pro-Wrestling NJPW STRONG and vocalist for Quietude while kenken is a former member of metalcore band DELHEZI and has performed with Japanese rock outfit Another Story combining transpacific rock backgrounds into one creative identity
ARKTA first gained attention through their contribution to the 2021 Nitro CHiRAL visual novel Slow Damage with tracks Keep Me Alive and Damaging You Their live debut at CHiRAL LIVE 2022 in Tokyo marked a sold-out milestone followed by international performances in Los Angeles
In 2024 they released their debut EP From Where The City Lights Burn led by The Lily showcasing their DIY production style They later released singles DIVE and Seraphim expanding their sound
In 2025 ARKTA released their second EP As Oneself followed by Japan tours and festival appearances further establishing them as a powerful live act
With a growing international audience ARKTA continues to bridge intensity melody and cinematic emotion in modern alternative rock
Genre: Rock, AlternativeActive Area: Los Angeles, CA
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kenkenRole: Lyricist, Composer, Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Graphic Design, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals
TakRole: Lyricist, Vocals, Rap
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