Biography
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Years Active
1981 – present (43 years)
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Founded In
Hokkaido, Japan
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Members
- ANGEL (2005 – 2007)
- 下山武徳 (1997 – present)
- 久保田陽子 (1991 – 1993)
- 木下昭仁 (1981 – present)
- 水野泰宏 (2010 – present)
There 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 signed a major label contract with Tokuma Japan Communications. Saber Tiger's 1997 major debut album, 'Project One', thrust the band to the front of the flourishing Japanese metal scene. The album is essentially a solo album from Kinoshita, with famous guest musicians; vocalist Ron Keel (ex-Steeler and Keel), bassist Naoto Shibata (Anthem) and drummer Hirotsugu Honma (ex-Ezo and Loudness). They have at least 12 studio releases to date.
2) The other Saber Tiger (from Yokosuka) recorded only one 8" EP, some demo tapes and appeared on a couple omnibus albums back in 80s. In 1986 they changed their name into Saver Tiger and added "Yokosuka" to avoid confusion with the Saber Tiger from Osaka. Saver Tiger is still active and they released two live albums in 2001 and a video casette in 2002. The group has become famous as the early band of HIDE, guitarist of X Japan.
Saber Tiger had several other members that became some what famous of their later projects including:
ROLLY, singer. Rolly was also the vocalist of a famous rock band Scanch and have a successful solo career.
KYO, singer. Kyo is maybe more recognized as a vocalist from his later bands like D'erlanger, Die In Cries and Bug.
TETSU, drummer. Tetsu played also in D'erlanger, Mephistopheles, Zi:Kill and Craze for example.
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