Japanese ‘Samurai metal’ band, Gyze, has changed their name to Ryujin and has signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. Ryoji Shinomoto, the band’s guitarist/vocalist, offered the following comments regarding the news: “We have a very GRATEFUL announcement on behalf of Ryujin (ex-Gyze): Like a Phoenix from the ashes… Gyze has become Ryujin! Matthew Kiichi Heafy from Trivium is our manager, producer, mentor.