Ark (stylized as AЯK) is the fifth and final studio album by Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith. It was released on 26 June 2024 in Japan. This was the final album with longtime bassist Hiroki Ikegawa, and the only one with guitarist Daiki Koide who was fired from the band in June 2025.
Background and promotion On 15 February 2024, Crossfaith released the first single "Zero" alongside an accompanying music video. It was announced that touring guitarist Daiki Koide officially joined the band as a full-time member. On 18 April, the band unveiled the second single "L.A.M.N" featuring Bobby Wolfgang, alongside the album's announcement.
On 15 May, the band released the third single "God Speed" featuring Wargasm, along with an accompanying music video. This was followed by the singles "Warriors", featuring SiM vocalist MAH, and "My Own Salvation".
Track listing
Personnel Crossfaith Kenta Koie – lead vocals Kazuki Takemura – guitars Daiki Koide – guitars Terufumi Tamano – keyboards, programming, samples, backing vocals Hiroki Ikegawa – bass Tatsuya Amano – drums
Additional musicians Wargasm – guest vocals on track 4 MAH of SiM – guest vocals on track 5 Bobby Wolfgang – guest vocals on track 8
Charts + Chart performance for Ark Chart (2024) Peakposition Japanese Albums (Oricon) 33 Japanese Rock Albums (Oricon) 4 Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard) 26
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