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Saber Tiger
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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 -
Vow Wow
4,577 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 -
Earthshaker
7,615 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 -
Grand Slam
2,573 listeners
Four bands use/used this name: 1: Grand Slam or Phil Lynott's Grand Slam are a rock band, formed in 1984 as the brainchild of ex-Thin … read moreFour bands use/used this name: 1: Grand Slam or Phil Lynott's Grand Slam are a rock band, formed in 1984 as the brainchild of ex-Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott. The name 'Grand Slam' was invented after a plethora of other… read moreFour bands use/used this name: 1: Grand Slam or Phil Lynott's Grand Slam are a rock band, formed in 1984 as the brainchild of ex-Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott. The name 'Grand Slam' was invented after a plethora of other band names had been considered, including 'Reactor Fac… read more -
44MAGNUM
2,912 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 -
Kuni
4,996 listeners
1) Melodic heavy metal guitarist Kuni from Tokyo, Japan. The first full-length studio album, released in 1986, named "Masque" mad… read more1) Melodic heavy metal guitarist Kuni from Tokyo, Japan. The first full-length studio album, released in 1986, named "Masque" made it big in Japan, America and Europe. Two years later, in 1988, "Lookin' for Action&quo… read more1) Melodic heavy metal guitarist Kuni from Tokyo, Japan. The first full-length studio album, released in 1986, named "Masque" made it big in Japan, America and Europe. Two years later, in 1988, "Lookin' for Action" followed. After a long time of silence, "Fucked Up&q… read more -
NIGHT HAWKS
936 listeners
Night Hawks's story officially started in December of 1987 when they participated in an audition organized by CBS/Sony Records. The au… read moreNight Hawks's story officially started in December of 1987 when they participated in an audition organized by CBS/Sony Records. The audition was a success and so they obtained a major record deal. In February of 1989 they released t… read moreNight Hawks's story officially started in December of 1987 when they participated in an audition organized by CBS/Sony Records. The audition was a success and so they obtained a major record deal. In February of 1989 they released their first, self-titled album, and in May they got the chanc… read more -
EZO
5,094 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 -
Blizard
1,294 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