1st Standalone Single: Skyfall

Skyfall is a standalone single release by ONE OK ROCK, distributed exclusively to fans attending the ONE OK ROCK 2017 "Ambitions" JAPAN TOUR. Issued solely in physical CD format and never made available through digital platforms or retail distribution, the release occupies a unique place in the band’s discography as a tour-exclusive work rather than a conventional commercial single. Containing three tracks — Skyfall, Right by your side, and Manhattan Beach — it represents a compact release that highlights the contrast within the band’s evolving identity during the Ambitions era, revealing a heavier and more aggressive side that stood apart from the album itself.

Musically, the release expands on the cinematic and emotionally charged atmosphere introduced on Ambitions, while allowing greater flexibility in structure and mood across its three songs. The tracks move between intensity and restraint, combining layered instrumentation with moments of raw simplicity. Rather than following a single stylistic path, the release presents contrasting emotional spaces: urgency and confrontation, quiet reflection, and understated vulnerability. This variety gives Skyfall a sense of movement and emotional range uncommon for a tour-exclusive release. Lyrically, the three songs collectively explore themes of endurance, self-reflection, emotional support, and the search for belonging.

Although Skyfall was never released commercially or eligible for chart rankings, it has been widely praised by fans for its intensity, emotional honesty, and experimental structure. Its limited availability has elevated it to cult status within the ONE OK ROCK fan community, particularly among listeners who appreciated its heavier and more aggressive sound, which stood in clear contrast to the more melodic tone of Ambitions. As a tour-exclusive release, it also symbolizes the band’s commitment to delivering special experiences for live audiences, reinforcing the close connection between their studio work and their performances on stage.