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Loudness
62,422 listeners
Loudness is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were the first Japane… read moreLoudness is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were the first Japanese heavy metal act signed to a major label in the United States, releasing twenty-three studio alb… read moreLoudness is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were the first Japanese heavy metal act signed to a major label in the United States, releasing twenty-three studio albums (five in America) by the end of 2009 and reaching the Bi… read more -
聖飢魔II
12,065 listeners
SEIKIMA-II (spelled as 聖飢魔II in Japanese) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed by Damian Hamada (ダミアン浜田) in 1982. They disbanded on December 31, 1999. However, a reunion took place in 2009, with the release of their AKUMA NATIVITY ”SONG… read moreSEIKIMA-II (spelled as 聖飢魔II in Japanese) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed by Damian Hamada (ダミアン浜田) in 1982. They disbanded on December 31, 1999. However, a reunion took place in 2009, with the release of their AKUMA NATIVITY ”SONGS OF THE SWORD” album, and in 2010 they will be embarking on… read more -
Earthshaker
7,938 listeners
Earthshaker were one of a handful of Japanese hard/melodic rock band formed in 1978 in Tokyo. Their earlier music was also influenced by he… read moreEarthshaker were one of a handful of Japanese hard/melodic rock band formed in 1978 in Tokyo. Their earlier music was also influenced by heavy metal, but the band steered toward a poppier sound on later albums and dropped from worldwide … read moreEarthshaker were one of a handful of Japanese hard/melodic rock band formed in 1978 in Tokyo. Their earlier music was also influenced by heavy metal, but the band steered toward a poppier sound on later albums and dropped from worldwide view, preferring to record and tour in their home country. A… read more -
Savage Grace
13,538 listeners
1. Savage Grace were Detroit's progressive rock band of the late '60s. With chops galore and a background rooted in jazz and R&am… read more1. Savage Grace were Detroit's progressive rock band of the late '60s. With chops galore and a background rooted in jazz and R&B (with some good old-fashioned Detroit rock & roll thrown in for good measure), Savage Grac… read more1. Savage Grace were Detroit's progressive rock band of the late '60s. With chops galore and a background rooted in jazz and R&B (with some good old-fashioned Detroit rock & roll thrown in for good measure), Savage Grace stood out from the rest of the Michigan bands as something… read more -
Galneryus
170,621 listeners
Galneryus is a Japanese neoclassical power metal band formed in early 2001 in Osaka by guitarist Syu and vocalist YAMA-B. They play material inspired by metal legends Dream Theater, Stratovarius, and X Japan. The current members are Masa… read moreGalneryus is a Japanese neoclassical power metal band formed in early 2001 in Osaka by guitarist Syu and vocalist YAMA-B. They play material inspired by metal legends Dream Theater, Stratovarius, and X Japan. The current members are Masatoshi "Sho" Ono (vocals), Syu (guitar), Taka who r… read more -
Dead End
17,100 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name. 1) DEAD END is a hybrid rock band taking cues from metal, goth, new wave, and glam. The band … read moreThere is more than one artist with this name. 1) DEAD END is a hybrid rock band taking cues from metal, goth, new wave, and glam. The band first formed in 1984 in Tokyo, Japan and disbanded only six years later in 1990 . They had a si… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name. 1) DEAD END is a hybrid rock band taking cues from metal, goth, new wave, and glam. The band first formed in 1984 in Tokyo, Japan and disbanded only six years later in 1990 . They had a signing with Metal Blade Records to release their "Ghost … read more -
Cloven Hoof
31,087 listeners
Cloven Hoof is an English heavy metal band hailing from Wolverhampton. They were active from 1979 to 1990 and resumed their activities arou… read moreCloven Hoof is an English heavy metal band hailing from Wolverhampton. They were active from 1979 to 1990 and resumed their activities around 2000. The band was closely associated with the new wave of British heavy metal movement, along … read moreCloven Hoof is an English heavy metal band hailing from Wolverhampton. They were active from 1979 to 1990 and resumed their activities around 2000. The band was closely associated with the new wave of British heavy metal movement, along with renowned acts such as Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond H… read more -
Hibria
47,806 listeners
Hibria is a speed/power metal band from Brazil known for their technicality and speed. Their debut Defying the Rules was released in 2004. … read moreHibria is a speed/power metal band from Brazil known for their technicality and speed. Their debut Defying the Rules was released in 2004. The band cites traditional metal bands such as Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest along with Thrash ban… read moreHibria is a speed/power metal band from Brazil known for their technicality and speed. Their debut Defying the Rules was released in 2004. The band cites traditional metal bands such as Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest along with Thrash bands such as Metallica and Megadeth as influences. Also, they … read more -
SEX MACHINEGUNS
27,527 listeners
Sex Machineguns are a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1989 as an indie group. They intentionally chose a name similar to the punk band … read moreSex Machineguns are a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1989 as an indie group. They intentionally chose a name similar to the punk band Sex Pistols, and as the band puts it, "machineguns are more radical than pistols". They … read moreSex Machineguns are a Japanese heavy metal band formed in 1989 as an indie group. They intentionally chose a name similar to the punk band Sex Pistols, and as the band puts it, "machineguns are more radical than pistols". They released their first commercial single and album in 1998, ac… read more -
SHOW-YA
7,058 listeners
SHOW-YA is a female hard rock/heavy metal band that briefly enjoyed big popularity in Japan, and made a valiant attempt at making it worldwide. Formed in 1984, the group’s very first gig was in at Dingwall’s in London. The group consisted of vocalist Keiko Terada, guitarist Miki Igarashi, keyboar… read more