MURASHITA is the solo project of Japanese guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Masaki Murashita, known for his aggressive riffs, powerful vocals, and uncompromising approach to heavy metal.

Murashita first gained international recognition as the founder and frontman of the Arizona-based thrash metal band HEMOPTYSIS, whose 2011 album “Misanthropic Slaughter” received critical acclaim.

Following HEMOPTYSIS, he launched his solo project MURASHITA, releasing the EP “Inescapable Damnation” in 2015 and continuing with singles including “Depraved Sanctity” and “I’m Not Done Yet.”

Beyond music, Murashita is also the president of a precision sheet metal manufacturing company in Japan. His unique background has inspired “Heavy Metal × Sheet Metal,” a creative concept that merges his passion for extreme music with the world of industrial manufacturing.

In 2026, MURASHITA reunited with director Matt Zane to film the music video for “Tolerance Zero,” combining performances shot in Los Angeles with industrial footage captured in Japan.

Mixed by Ryan Greene (Megadeth) and mastered by Gene Grimaldi (Dokken, Machine Head), the upcoming single represents the next chapter in MURASHITA’s musical journey.