The Legacy of Shi

The Legacy of Shi is the second studio album from French heavy metal and hardcore punk band Rise of the Northstar. It was released on October 19, 2018, through SharpTone Records in the United States, and everywhere else on Nuclear Blast. The album was co-produced by Rise of the Northstar and Joe Duplantier of Gojira.

Critical reception
The album has been generally given positive reviews.

Punknews.org writer Michael Hawkins praised the album as a whole by saying "Northstar have lost none of their impact, only reinforced it. This time around, the record feels more like a whole, something to be experienced from beginning to end. Vocalist Vithia echoes this in his lyrics, a concept album story of becoming possessed by a Japanese demon, or yōkai." He concludes in his review "The Legacy of Shi is a monumental achievement for Rise of the Northstar – one that's made even more impressive by the band's drive to create music on their own terms. This feeling of victory is a palpable one, present on every track of the album. I think the chant throughout "This Is Crossover" sums Rise of the Northstar's attitude up perfectly: This is crossover. Northstar FOREVER."

Personnel
Adapted from the liner notes of The Legacy of Shi.


 * Rise of the Northstar
 * Vithia – vocals
 * Eva-B – lead guitar
 * Air One – rhythm guitar
 * Fabulous Fab – bass guitar
 * Phantom – drums


 * Production
 * Joe Duplantier – recorded by, producer, engineer
 * Rise of the Northstar – producer, engineer
 * Jami Uertz – recorded by, engineer
 * Johann Meyer – recorded by, engineer, mixer
 * Vithia – art direction, design, layout
 * Ted Jensen – mastering engineer