HAL-CA
As the lead guitarist, HAL-CA is known for her advanced technical skills despite her young age. She performs both instrumental metal and songs with vocals for the band.
HAL-CA's String: 09-42 Super Light Coated Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack
XS Nickel coated electric guitar strings provide the longest life of any D’Addario electric guitar string. Coated with our groundbreaking XS coating, these premium electric strings attain maximum life and a smooth, fast feel without dampening their outstanding tone. Constructed with a NY Steel core, reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire, and Fusion Twist technology, XS Nickel strings boast superior strength and tuning stability, plus richer harmonics, greater clarity, and remarkable definition with every sweep, slide, and bend. This 9-42 Super Light gauge set is easy to bend and very flexible.
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HAL-CA
Guitarist for ASTERISM, the next-generation three-piece heavy metal band.
After meeting at a music contest in 2014 and forming ASTERISM, they made their major debut in 2023 via SME Records.
Armed with her exceptional playing technique and passion-filled stage performances, he has appeared at major metal festivals like Knotfest Japan and FOX_FEST while expanding activities globally beyond Japan. They have performed in countries including the USA, France, South Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Singapore, and India, gaining numerous local fans.
Based on their meticulously crafted musicality and unique pop sensibility, they champion a new genre called <Mass Metal>, meaning “metal that reaches, resonates with, and is loved by the masses (mass)”, aiming for further global expansion.
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Events
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ELECTRIC KNOWS LIVE featuring Yas Nomura & HAL-CA:
ELECTRIC KNOWS LIVE featuring Yas Nomura & HAL-CAIn this event, D'Addario artists and guitarists Yas Nomura and HAL-CA (ASTERISM) will be sharing about their musical activities, playing styles, their preference for equipment as well as how it...
Location: Tokyo, JapanDate: 07 Dec 2025, Time: 01:30 PMVenue: TSM Tokyo School of Music & Dance
Address: 9F, 3-14-8 Nishikasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Event Planning and Management: Kyorits Corporation Co., Ltd.
"I've always been hesitant to use coated strings, but I tried the XSE0942 for the first time and was amazed at how comfortable they were to play. They're also rust-resistant and maintains stable playability for a long time. I think they'll be great for tours and overseas live shows!"
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