NiNi shares their latest explosive folk metal anthem ‘GAN BEI’, unleashing the Year of the Dragon properly

Last week, NiNi Music shared a Taiwanese folk metal drinking anthem that’s as celebratory as it is ferocious. Introducing “GAN BEI”, NiNi Music’s high-octane collaboration with Infernal Chaos, released January 17, 2025, just in time for Lunar New Year!

“GAN BEI” (乾杯, meaning “Cheers”) is an adrenaline-fueled fusion of traditional Chinese instruments like the Sanxian, Liuqin, and electric DaoYu lute, interwoven with Infernal Chaos’s raw metalcore intensity. It’s a celebratory toast to the Lunar New Year—combining intricate folk melodies with unrelenting double-kick drums, soaring guitar solos, and ferocious vocals from K-Roww.

“Chinese New Year is about connection and celebration,” says NiNi. “With ‘GAN BEI,’ we’ve created a powerful blend of tradition and rebellion, infusing our heritage with the raw energy of metal.”

Shot at the historic Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden in Taiwan, the music video marries the festive imagery of Lunar New Year with electrifying live performance energy. It’s a visual and sonic journey into Taiwanese culture, set to ignite the global metal scene.

As a pioneer of Taiwanese folk metal, NiNi Music blends traditional Chinese instrumentation with modern rock, metal, and EDM elements. Known for her jaw-dropping performances at international festivals, NiNi has garnered millions of streams and continues to push boundaries in the genre.

Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a thunderous roar! Stream “GAN BEI” right now and follow NiNi Music and Infernal Chaos for updates on this electrifying release.

Raise your horns and glasses—GAN BEI!

Catch NiNi Music as support for the Korpiklaani and Ensiferum North-American co-headlining tour “Folkfest of the North”: