2009–2012 – Paradox, Judgement Day, Deranged and 20th anniversary
In March they released a remake of the old "One Night In Hell" Box set, with exactly the same contents the old one had but with the songs re-recorded. Also starting on March, the band released the first of twelve thematic "CD+T-shirt" sets called "Shock & Horror! Weird the Balzac". Each set will have a special T-shirt and a remix CD of a specific song and design. They will be available on the 13th of each month and will be available for buying until the release of the next set. Each song will be arranged and remixed by the band drummer, Takayuki Manabe.
Around May 2009, the band gave the first hints on the process of making their next full-length album. They also released a couple of toys, shirts, pens, mugs and other items in collaboration with the Japanese company Sanrio, more specifically their character Hello Kitty, having the famous cat donning the characteristic skullsuit that the band has made so popular.
On 21 August the band released their new full-length, a mini-album titled Paradox. The album was fully produced by Takeshi Ueda of The Mad Capsule Markets fame. Balzac and The Mad Capsule Markets have had a close relationship for over 13 years and finally they had a chance to collaborate on this very special release. Takeshi has not only fully produced the entire mini-album, he has also done all the programming and recording arrangement. The album presents the established Balzac's horror punk tunes with the addition of their characteristic digital hardcore style, now present on the whole album. The band has come to refer to this sound as a "new digital horror punk sound". The mini-album was released along a single, in vinyl format, and a special Box Set release. The European release of the album is being expected for 16 October, this version will include a bonus DVD titled Hatred Lies Deep Inside, which was previously released and has a full promotional video for every song on the album Hatred: Construction = Destruction.
Then, on 11 December 2009 the band released a 44-track, double disc CD ´Best-of´ album entitled Complete Legacy of Evilegend: The Best of Balzac. Many of the tracks have been re-recorded or re-worked.
2010 also proved to be a busy year for Balzac. In March Balzac played two shows, for the first time ever, in Taiwan. A nationwide tour of Japan with GNz-WORD was also completed. A split single with RADIOTS which included cover versions of the MISFITS’ classics, “Astrozombies” and “I Turned Into a Martian” was released in September. As well, a new full-length album entitled “JUDGEMENT DAY” released on 6 October. BAKI, from the legendary Japanese rock band, GASTUNK does guest vocals on Balzac's cover of the GASTUNK song “Red Indians Rock”. A Tour supporting the album is planned.
In January 2011 Balzac released their second “best-of” CD entitled Complete Legacy of Horror: The Best of Balzac II, alongside three special CD releases: ‘Psycho Night’, ‘Dark Night’ and ‘Black Night’. In March the band toured with New Rote’ka, and released a special limited edition set through Shocker to commemorate the tour. On 27 August Balzac played a special Fiendish Club ‘One Man’ show called “Dirty Black Summer” and released the DVD Complete Legacy of Atom-Age Vampire: The Films of Balzac. Around this time Hirosuke also did some vocals on the song ‘We’re Not Alone’, a track by AA=/Mad Capsule Markets fame, Takeshi Ueda. Many indie rock band-members took part in the recording (and music video) that was used to raise money for the aid of those affected by the horrific earthquake and tsunami that had hit Japan earlier in the year. In the fall a new maxi-single, "Deranged" was announced and released on 7 December.
2012 marked the 20th Anniversary of Balzac. To celebrate many special release and live performances are in the works. A release of their first 7-inch single, ‘Lord of the Light and of the Darkness’, their 2nd 7-inch, ‘Atom-Age Vampire in 308′, and the ‘One Night in Hell’ cassette box will be released for the 1st time even on CD, newly remastered. These CD's were available during their 20th Anniversary Tour in January, February and March. In March, they re-released these three singles again on 7" Picture Disc. In July they announced a New Live DVD entitled "20120310 SHIMOKITAZAWA SHELTER – DERANGED TOUR 2012".
In January, Balzac announced their 10th album entitled "BLACKOUT" which has one single so far ("The Bleeding Black") and is slated for a 8 March 2013 Release date. On 10 February, they released the PV for "The Bleeding Black" and 12 days later released the PV for "Hell Rising".
