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1) Avant-Garde / Experimental metal band from Chicago, Illinois, USA.
2) Indie Rock band from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
1) Yakuza is an avant-garde metal band, formed in Chicago in 1999. They have been acclaimed for their incorporation of jazz and world music elements.
Staying deeply rooted in a genre all its own, Yakuza’s existence lies on a metal base with progressive flair, while somehow also incorporating elements of jazz, world beat, and post-rock ambience.
Yakuza was formed in 1999 by the Chicago quartet of instrumentalists Jim Staffel, Eric Plonka, Bruce Lamont and Eric Clark. Using unusual instruments like the saxophone and clarinet, and incorporating free jazz, world music, and psychedelic music, the band debuted with its independently-released album Amount to Nothing in 2001. The album was met with acclaim from Terrorizer and the Chicago Sun Times. Yakuza followed its release with a tour alongside Candiria and Burnt By The Sun, eventually leading to a slot on the Vans Warped Tour.
Such exposure led to a record contract and the release of their second album, Way of the Dead, through Century Media Records in 2002. Yakuza then shared the stage with Opeth, The Dillinger Escape Plan, and Mastodon. Jazz musician Ken Vandermark guests on the record (a unique live performance from 2002 is on YouTube). While the band received critical acclaim, the record failed to meet sales expectations; as a result, Way of the Dead was the only Century Media release. In 2005, the band signed with Prosthetic Records; in 2006, Samsara was released.
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Beyul
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Samsara
6,751 listeners10 tracks
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Of Seismic Consequence
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Transmutations
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Cavalinko
(Attention for Polish fans or speaking polish) My review about last record "Beyul" of Yakuza. Thank you for your attention and I look forward to comments! :) http://pressja.wsiz.pl/yakuza-beyul-pielgrzymka-do-ukrytej-doliny/
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AtolMoon
Why only 22 000 listeners? "The band seemed on their way to big things when they were signed to Century Media Records and released their sophomore effort "Way of the Dead" in 2002. But despite the attention and high praise the album received, Yakuza parted way with the label and completely dropped off the radar.“ (progarchives.com). "In a perfect world, Yakuza would be bigger than Opeth” – Self-Titled Magazine.
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Aggelos7
Yakuza – Beyul (Profound Lore) - http://www.greekrebels.gr/component/content/article/34-albums/5691-yakuza-beyul-profound-lore?directory=60
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eX-PaXdzierzyca
Samsara ^^
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xVTSWx
@Drakemirow, same thing %)
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Akvadiv
It's all clear with "-core". But where is jazz?
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Drakemirow
'Fire Temple And Beyond' reminds me of Minsk's 'Ceremony Ek Stasis' somehow.
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tricksterc
Very different vibe to Beyul...not sure what it is, but I like it. Yakuza have always been tough to label, but well worth a listen...class.
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Walenta
Heavypop Review: http://www.heavypop.at/yakuza-beyul/
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derangered
Not sure if it's just me, but every album tends to sound the same :/
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bloodthory
amazing
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iPowder
Enjoyed the new album 'Beyul' enough to order it! The track 'Fire Temple And Beyond' sort of reminds me of the brooding sound from Pearl Jam's Garden and Oceans. Nice job on this \m/
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elsoberano
Yakuza Streaming New Album “Beyul” http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2012/10/yakuza_readies.html
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Harry_147
Can't wait for new album.
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GiaNXGX
"New album "BEYUL" due October 16th." yeah babe 0/[2] the new song is fucking awesome
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gavnovsupe
"New album "BEYUL" due October 16th." yeah babe 0/
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bigkajamma
I must see this band live. Any chance someone could send me there next shows?
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elephantdildo
osssshiiiit!!!!!!!!!!! when in Italy???? WHEEEEEN????
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Fyrwen
only 20 000 listeners? Why? They are very talented, one of the most intresting bands i 've ever heard, they deserve more!
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Jayden_Patuckie
Hey) Nice stuff here!) Check out my friends' math\exp band) The Hysteria If you like 'em, feel free to share it with friends!) Thx a lot for attention) ;D
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