D_Drive bring their unique blend of instrumental rock and merge elements of metal, jazz and progressive music to create their own brand of ‘Driving Rock’. With Seiji and Yuki on guitar, Toshi on bass and Chiiko on drums, the combination of jaw-dropping guitar and fireball rhythm section has entertained audiences across Japan and around the world, including performances in the UK, USA and China.
The band's international debut album ‘Maximum Impact’ was released by Marshall Records in 2019, coinciding with a trip to the UK which included performances at Marshall Live Festival and Camden Rocks Festival. Their album ‘Dynamotive’ released 2022 and took inspiration from family pets, the smash hit tv show ‘Squid Game’ to the Covid-19 pandemic. D_Drive’s captivating sound, infused with intricate melodies and powerful grooves, has solidified their position as one of the top instrumental rock bands in the industry.
D_Drive - Begin Again (Live)
"…winding passages, technical excellence and tasteful, emotionally led moments, they proved to be well-rounded songwriters" - PROG
Members
Yuki – Guitar Seiji – Guitar Toshi – Bass Chiiko – Drums
D_Drive - The Last Revenge