BAND-MAID Announces New EP “SCOOOOOP,” Out October 22


  • 08.27.2025
  • Band-Maid
  • New Release
  • Press

the release of their highly anticipated new EP, “SCOOOOOP,” on October 22, 2025. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the cover artwork, full tracklist, and details on exclusive bonus items.

The 8-track EP will feature hit singles such as “Zen (opening theme for MAPPA’s original anime ZENSHU), “Ready to Rock (opening theme for the TV anime Rock is a Lady’s Modesty), and “What is justice? (ending theme for the anime TOUGEN ANKI). In addition, fans can look forward to five brand-new songs, making “SCOOOOOP” a must-have release that promises to exceed expectations.

The striking cover art, depicting newspapers spilling from an airship, hints at the meaning behind the EP’s title and builds anticipation for its release.


New Live Video Released
To celebrate the announcement, BAND-MAID has released the full live performance video of “Ready to Rock” on their official YouTube channel. Filmed at Tokyo’s Toyosu PIT during BAND-MAID TOUR 2025 SECOND ROUND, the video marks the first time the anime opening has been shared in its entirety.

Watch: BAND-MAID – “Ready to Rock” (Official Live Video)

Pre-order “SCOOOOOP”https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/SCOOOOOP_CDE1

Tracklist: 

  1. Present Perfect
  2. Ready to Rock
  3. What is justice?
  4. SUPER SUNSHINE
  5. SION
  6. Dilly-Dally
  7. Zen
  8. Lock and Load

Product Overview

Limited First Press Edition

CD+Blu-ray + “Poster-style booklet” (special edition)

Product Number: PCCA-06425

POS: 4524135262523

Price: JPY5,364 (excluding tax) / JPY5,900 (including tax)

Specifications: Special edition

Limited First Press Edition

CD+DVD

Product Number: PCCA-06426

POS: 4524135262530

Price: JPY 3,182 (excluding tax) / JPY3,500 (including tax)

Specifications: 2DW transparent case

Standard Edition

CD only

Product Number: PCCA-06427

POS: 4524135262547

Price: JPY2,273 (excluding tax) / JPY2,500 (including tax)

Specifications: Normal packaging

Tagline

Three songs that were used as theme songs for three anime series from January 2025:

“Zen,” “Ready to Rock,” and “What is justice?” are included in this collection of eight songs!

Common to all three formats

Limited to the first production run of each format, includes an original “SCOOOOOP” pick (9 types in total).

Each pick features an original design inspired by the titles of the songs included in “SCOOOOOP,” with one randomly selected from the 9 available designs.
*One of the 9 types is a secret design.

< Limited First Press Edition (CD+Blu-ray + “Poster-style booklet”) Special Package

DISC-1 (CD)

1: Present Perfect

2: Ready to Rock 

3: What is justice? 

4: SUPER SUNSHINE  

5: SION

6: Dilly-Dally

7: Zen

8: Lock and Load

DISC-2 (Blu-ray)

Zen (Instrumental Video)

Ready to Rock (Instrumental Video)

What is justice? (Instrumental Video)

Multi-channel compatible (not compatible with some decks)

*Precautions regarding multi-angle viewing

“EDIT ver. (multiple angles)” is a multi-angle track that allows you to switch between different camera angles.

Please note that the operation may vary slightly depending on the player you are using. For details, please refer to the player’s instruction manual. Please also note that some players may not be compatible with multi-angle tracks.

Limited First Press Edition (CD+DVD)

DISC-1 (CD)

1: Present Perfect

2: Ready to Rock 

3: What is justice? 

4: SUPER SUNSHINE  

5: SION

6: Dilly-Dally

7: Zen

8: Lock and Load

DISC-2 (DVD)

Zen (Instrumental Video)

Ready to Rock (Instrumental Video)

What is justice? (Instrumental Video)

Standard Edition (CD)

1: Present Perfect

2: Ready to Rock 

3: What is justice? 

4: SUPER SUNSHINE  

5: SION

6: Dilly-Dally

7: Zen

8: Lock and Load

Get to Album (CD)

https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/SCOOOOOP_CD

*Prices and contents are subject to change without notice.

Early Pre-order Bonus

BAND-MAID 2025 OP SE “Searing” CD

Pre-order period: August 20, 2025 (Wed) 12:00 PM to September 15, 2025 (Mon) 11:59 PM (JST)

Customers who pre-order during the above period will receive the early pre-order bonus “BAND-MAID 2025 OP SE “Searing’ CD.”

*One bonus item will be included with each eligible pre-order.

*In addition to shop-exclusive bonuses, the early pre-order bonus will also be provided.

*The bonus will be shipped together with the product.

*Some stores may not offer the bonus, so please confirm at the time of pre-order or purchase.

*For further details, please check with each store or online retailer.

Store-exclusive bonus

HMV&BOOKS online: Button Magnet

Neowing / CDJapan: Clear file folder

Ponycanyon Shop, AMPED JAPAN: Postcard

BAND-MAID TOUR 2025
BAND-MAID’s nationwide tour is currently underway, with nearly all shows sold out, including the BAND-MAID TOUR 2025 FINAL ROUND performance at Kawasaki CLUB CITTA. Remaining tickets for select dates are available via official lottery until August 24, 2025.

Full details: https://bandmaid.tokyo/contents/869736

About BAND-MAID

BAND-MAID is a world-renowned all-girl rock band whose fierce sound defies their maid-inspired appearance. Their hard-hitting rock has earned widespread acclaim from fans and media across the globe, with over 230 million YouTube views to date. Reaction videos from fans worldwide continue to surge, surpassing 40 million additional views. With strong support from rock and metal audiences, the band drew over 20,000 fans during their 2022 U.S. tour, solidifying their reputation as one of the most popular international girl bands today.

BAND-MAID has consistently shaken stages at major Japanese festivals while embarking on annual world tours, selling out shows across the U.S., U.K., and Europe.

In 2019, the band announced a touring partnership with global promoter Live Nation and released the album Conqueror, produced in part by legendary rock icon Tony Visconti. In 2020, they formed an alliance with United Talent Agency for U.S. representation and released Unseen World. Their Hollywood debut came in 2021 with an appearance in the Netflix film Kate. The following year, they embarked on their sold-out U.S. tour with more than 20,000 attendees, and performed as a special guest for Guns N’ Roses in Japan. In 2023, celebrating their 10th anniversary, BAND-MAID launched a global tour that included performances at four major international festivals—among them the world-renowned Lollapalooza—and capped the milestone with a triumphant headline show at Yokohama Arena.

Marking a “new chapter” in 2024, BAND-MAID released their first full-length album in three and a half years. The 14-track album features highlights such as  “Bestie,” co-written with Michael Aaron Einziger (Incubus guitarist and co-writer of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up”), and SHOW THEM, a collaboration with Mexican powerhouse trio The Warning. The album charted high across worldwide rankings following its release.

In 2025, BAND-MAID continues their unstoppable momentum with three major anime tie-ins: “Zen” (opening theme for MAPPA’s original anime ZENSHU), Ready to Rock” (opening theme for the TV anime Rock is a Lady’s Modesty), and “What is justice?” (ending theme for the anime TOUGEN ANKI). These placements, paired with their bold vision of “world domination,” underscore the band’s rapid global rise as they expand both their domestic and international reach.


Latest Single: “What is justice?”
Release: July 18, 2025
Listen: https://BAND-MAID.lnk.to/What_is_justice
Music Video: https://youtu.be/3kMIh0_Wkpk

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