HEMOPTYSIS voalist/guitarist Masaki Murashita has launched his new website, MasakiMurashita.com.

Best known for his role as the lead vocalist/guitarist for Hemoptysis, Masaki Murashita is an accomplished musician, songwriter, and recording engineer with over six years of experience in the entertainment industry.

He has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Grammy Award winning producer Ryan Greene (NOFX, AUTHORITY ZERO, F5), platinum selling recording artist MEGADETH, and metal underground heavy hitters AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED, and BENEDICTUM.

Personal endorsements include Jackson Guitars, Engl Amps, EMG Pickups, Providence cables, straps and effects, Morley pedals, Maxon (Godlyke), InTune Guitar Picks, SIT Strings, Coffin Case, and Mono Case.

In regards to the website, Masaki stated, “A career in music is tough, and you need to diversify in order to make ends meet. While I am first and foremost a founding member of Hemoptyisis, I am also a recording engineer, and keep an open mind regarding other music-oriented opportunities. This website will no doubt aid in expanding my horizons, allowing me to reach a whole new level as a music industry professional.”

Murashita recently posted a video demonstration of ENGL's Fireball 100. The video features Murashita playing through the Fireball 100 with different music styles, demonstrating the Fireball's ability to work under various conditions, and settings. The video is available in English, as well as Murashita's native language of Japanese. Check out the clips below:

Hemoptysis' debut album, Misanthropic Slaughter, was released March 8th in North America, and in Europe on May 27th.

The European version includes the music video for 'Shadow Of Death' (see below) as a bonus feature.

Misanthropic Slaughter tracklisting is as follows:

‘Misanthropic Slaughter’

‘Hopeless’

‘M.O.D.’

‘Impending Doom’

‘And The World Dies’

‘Interlude’

‘The Cycle’

‘Blood Storm’

‘Shadow Of Death’

‘Hadephobia’

‘End Of Sorrow’

Hemoptysis is:

Masaki Murashita - vocals/guitar

Ryan Miller - lead guitar

Sunao Arai - bass

Travis Thune – drums