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陰陽座 (Onmyo-za) is a Japanese heavy metal band who released their first commercial album in 1999. They play quite orthodox style heavy metal music mixed with Japanese folk themes and pop music elements. Since their debut, they have appeared in traditional clothing characteristic of Japan’s Heian period.
Current Members: Matatabi (Bass & Vocals), Kuroneko (Vocals), Maneki & Karukan (Guitars) with Atsushi Kawatsuka (previously known as Tora 斗羅) as support drummer.
Their songs mainly deal with of oni, yokai, Japanese dragons, etc, but some songs have a more concrete theme and inspiration. For example, Onmyo-za has composed many “Ninpocho” (Tales of Ninja Magic) songs, which are a tribute to the Japanese author Futaro Yamada and his Ninpocho series. Koga Ninpocho was written for the anime “Basilisk,” whose story is from Futaro Yamada’s “Koga Ninpocho.” There are also some other songs inspired by Osamu Tezuka and Kyogoku Natsuhiko. The trilogy “Kumikyoku Yoshitsune” is based on the legend of Japanese ancient tragic hero Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Each of their stage names has double meaning with a sense of humor. Kuroneko(黒猫) literally means “black cat”, which symbolizes her personality, as well as being a nickname she used before starting Onmyo-za. Matatabi(瞬火) means flashing fire, but it can also be read as a silvervine/catnip (loved by cats).
Current Members: Matatabi (Bass & Vocals), Kuroneko (Vocals), Maneki & Karukan (Guitars) with Atsushi Kawatsuka (previously known as Tora 斗羅) as support drummer.
Their songs mainly deal with of oni, yokai, Japanese dragons, etc, but some songs have a more concrete theme and inspiration. For example, Onmyo-za has composed many “Ninpocho” (Tales of Ninja Magic) songs, which are a tribute to the Japanese author Futaro Yamada and his Ninpocho series. Koga Ninpocho was written for the anime “Basilisk,” whose story is from Futaro Yamada’s “Koga Ninpocho.” There are also some other songs inspired by Osamu Tezuka and Kyogoku Natsuhiko. The trilogy “Kumikyoku Yoshitsune” is based on the legend of Japanese ancient tragic hero Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Each of their stage names has double meaning with a sense of humor. Kuroneko(黒猫) literally means “black cat”, which symbolizes her personality, as well as being a nickname she used before starting Onmyo-za. Matatabi(瞬火) means flashing fire, but it can also be read as a silvervine/catnip (loved by cats).
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甲賀忍法帖
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ArkadiusRauresu wrote:
Omigosh.Thanks for the info about covers! They're freaking amazing, especially the trooper ♥__♥ !
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dememe wrote:
Yes Matatabi does the artwork and DTP on their releases, after university, he worked professionally doing DTP in an advertising company before he became serious about his music career. I also love Maneki's manga style artwork too ^__^
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jimapore wrote:
Besides their music I also really really like their cd booklets. The artwork is always perfectly done and fits the concept of the albums. Even for the single there's each time put a lot of effort in the artwork, respect. If i'm not mistaken it's also Matatabi who takes care of this? multi-talented!!
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dememe wrote:
Oh yes that's when Onmyo-za played with the bassist of Kinnikushojotai (Yūichirō Uchida) , and a few members of Goninishu (五人一首). They did two songs and released it on VHS tape as a privilege gift (well that's how I got my copy) Really good fun. Tora (as he was then) went on to tour as support with Kinnikushojotai in 2006 during their big reunion, it was released on DVD a couple of years ago. If you want to be exhaustive it might be worth mentioning that Kuroneko, Matatabi and Tora worked with Goldbrick too and appeared on their first album, (and on their live one too)
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min0ru wrote:
Hmm i see.. Refer to http://lyrics.wikia.com/%E9%99%B0%E9%99%BD%E5%BA%A7_%28Onmyouza%29 there is one more cover "Yoru Aruku Planetarium Ningen - Kinniku Shoujo Tai Cover". I found something on youtube but iam not sure this is right thing :) They playing with some other band. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEL5b0K7TKQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv3yhy9ZXds
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dememe wrote:
@ min0ru....those are the only two official covers that I can think of. Kuroneko's cover of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" wasn't officially released only given away at early Onmyo-za concerts as a gift.
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Msarr0 wrote:
cool
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min0ru wrote:
Just something awesome to listen :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcDpqGi0R1U Judas Priest "Beyond The Realms Of Death" cover by Onmyo-za :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTdU3FpxyHU&feature=related Iron Maiden "The Trooper". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMMqYjT94X0 Kate Bush cover? (Omg if that is really Kuroneko singing then she got so amazing vocal range!!!! O_o) (Sorry if someone already posted that.) Maybe someone have any other covers? :)
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HannaHidrah wrote:
I love this Band!!!
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Lunaria77 wrote:
金剛九尾 is a great album.Well still need to listen more stuff of them :D
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Lunaria77 wrote:
<33
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feedback__ wrote:
Come to Europe! Come to Europe! Come to Europe! It has been too long! [3] One of the best bands EVER. And I do mean EVER.
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ElTigreNegro wrote:
Maou Taiten doesn't get enough love, that album rocks hard.
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leoboiko wrote:
ok so I was reading the ja.wikipedia page on Inugami Circus Dan when I find Onmyōza on “Related Bands”: > 過去に「狂犬対化猫」という対バンイベントを数回行って交流を深めている。 Am I reading this correctly? Crazy dogs vs. devilcats?? I MUST SEE THIS!! Anyone knows where I can buy, watch, download, steal &c. it?
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darkonyxswe wrote:
yea, I really want to hear the new releases live :P
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KibTH wrote:
^^ they should release a new DVD
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darkonyxswe wrote:
wow, I just love it, Onmyouza has more than 1 million plays now! <333333
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Ruydzaki wrote:
new album is great! =)
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ElTigreNegro wrote:
Not exactly like Onmyoza per se but, check Fatima Hill. Good band with a fantastic female singer, very unique voice.
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RonaldoJunior wrote:
Kouga Ninpou Chou is so badass.
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