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Vow Wow
4,892 listeners
Japanese melodic hard rock band led by Kyoji Yamamoto (山本恭司), formed in 1984 from the ashes of Bow Wow. Bow Wow's (1976-84) style is h… read moreJapanese melodic hard rock band led by Kyoji Yamamoto (山本恭司), formed in 1984 from the ashes of Bow Wow. Bow Wow's (1976-84) style is hard/speed rock, but later (1984) when they changed name to VW, they also changed line-up and style… read moreJapanese melodic hard rock band led by Kyoji Yamamoto (山本恭司), formed in 1984 from the ashes of Bow Wow. Bow Wow's (1976-84) style is hard/speed rock, but later (1984) when they changed name to VW, they also changed line-up and style to more melodic and commercial (and less 'agressive… read more -
Flatbacker
2,474 listeners
Flatbacker (later known as EZO; Flatbacker style is heaviest, faster and less melodic than EZO's) its a legendary japanese hard'n… read moreFlatbacker (later known as EZO; Flatbacker style is heaviest, faster and less melodic than EZO's) its a legendary japanese hard'n'heavy band that played something between hard rock, heavy/speed metal and hair/glam metal. M… read moreFlatbacker (later known as EZO; Flatbacker style is heaviest, faster and less melodic than EZO's) its a legendary japanese hard'n'heavy band that played something between hard rock, heavy/speed metal and hair/glam metal. Members: Masaki Yamada (v), Hirotsugu Homma (d), Shoyo Iida (… read more -
Double Dealer
1,857 listeners
DOUBLE DEALER was a hard rock/heavy metal band from Japan formed by Takenori Shimoyama (SIXRIDE, SABER TIGER) and Norifumi Shima (CONCERTO … read moreDOUBLE DEALER was a hard rock/heavy metal band from Japan formed by Takenori Shimoyama (SIXRIDE, SABER TIGER) and Norifumi Shima (CONCERTO MOON) in 2000. They toured France in the same year as an opening act of Symphony X. Their activity… read moreDOUBLE DEALER was a hard rock/heavy metal band from Japan formed by Takenori Shimoyama (SIXRIDE, SABER TIGER) and Norifumi Shima (CONCERTO MOON) in 2000. They toured France in the same year as an opening act of Symphony X. Their activity had been suspended intermittently, and indefinitely stopped… read more -
Earthshaker
9,069 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 -
Saber Tiger
6,356 listeners
There are various artists that go by the name of Saber Tiger. 1) Saber Tiger was formed by guitarist Akihito Kinoshita and the Iwai brother… read moreThere are various artists that go by the name of Saber Tiger. 1) Saber Tiger was formed by guitarist Akihito Kinoshita and the Iwai brothers in 1981. After releasing three albums through an independent record label, the band had a tempor… read moreThere are various artists that go by the name of Saber Tiger. 1) Saber Tiger was formed by guitarist Akihito Kinoshita and the Iwai brothers in 1981. After releasing three albums through an independent record label, the band had a temporary break-up. However, Kinoshita worked around this and sign… read more -
EZO
6,290 listeners
EZO was a Japanese heavy metal band originally formed as Flatbacker ("Fratvacker") in the spring of 1982 in Sapporo, Japan out … read moreEZO was a Japanese heavy metal band originally formed as Flatbacker ("Fratvacker") in the spring of 1982 in Sapporo, Japan out of the remnants of two high school bands, Power-Station and Scrap. EZO has been named a "semi… read moreEZO was a Japanese heavy metal band originally formed as Flatbacker ("Fratvacker") in the spring of 1982 in Sapporo, Japan out of the remnants of two high school bands, Power-Station and Scrap. EZO has been named a "seminal influence by such artists as Steve McDonald of Redd Kros… read more -
44MAGNUM
2,975 listeners
Japanese hard rock / heavy metal band formed by Tatsuya (Paul) Umehara, and Satoshi (Jimmy) Hirose, and became popular in 80's. They t… read moreJapanese hard rock / heavy metal band formed by Tatsuya (Paul) Umehara, and Satoshi (Jimmy) Hirose, and became popular in 80's. They toured internationally until 1989… In 2002, they re-grouped and released their 1st (new) albu… read moreJapanese hard rock / heavy metal band formed by Tatsuya (Paul) Umehara, and Satoshi (Jimmy) Hirose, and became popular in 80's. They toured internationally until 1989… In 2002, they re-grouped and released their 1st (new) album after 13 years– "IGNITION" – featuri… read more -
Reaction
8,202 listeners
Five acts use(d) this name: (1) heavy metal from Tokyo, Japan, (2) hard rock from Germany, (3) indie/alternative/power-pop band from the US… read moreFive acts use(d) this name: (1) heavy metal from Tokyo, Japan, (2) hard rock from Germany, (3) indie/alternative/power-pop band from the US and (4) Drum and Bass artist from the UK. 1. Reaction (Japan) Reaction was a heavy metal band fro… read moreFive acts use(d) this name: (1) heavy metal from Tokyo, Japan, (2) hard rock from Germany, (3) indie/alternative/power-pop band from the US and (4) Drum and Bass artist from the UK. 1. Reaction (Japan) Reaction was a heavy metal band from Tokyo, Japan, which was formed back in 1983. It was counte… read more -
Blizard
1,707 listeners
There are multiple artists using this name. 1. Heavy metal band from Tokyo, Japan! Formed in 1982. 2. A Hungarian band, Blizard was founded… read moreThere are multiple artists using this name. 1. Heavy metal band from Tokyo, Japan! Formed in 1982. 2. A Hungarian band, Blizard was founded in summer of 2005 but the band's officially activity started in 2007. Their standard purpose… read moreThere are multiple artists using this name. 1. Heavy metal band from Tokyo, Japan! Formed in 1982. 2. A Hungarian band, Blizard was founded in summer of 2005 but the band's officially activity started in 2007. Their standard purpose was try to bring a new wave to the inland metal scene and o… read more