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Earthshaker
7,584 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
4,302 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 -
Vow Wow
4,557 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
1,927 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 -
Ded Chaplin
278 listeners
Vocals: Minoru Niihara Guitar: Yukihiro "Cha Cha Maru"/"chachamaru" Fujimura; Bass: Toshimi "Binmi*" Nagai D… read moreVocals: Minoru Niihara Guitar: Yukihiro "Cha Cha Maru"/"chachamaru" Fujimura; Bass: Toshimi "Binmi*" Nagai Drums: Touru Souru Ex-Members: Drums: Kouzou Suganuma Ded Chaplin originally consisted of Minoru Ni… read moreVocals: Minoru Niihara Guitar: Yukihiro "Cha Cha Maru"/"chachamaru" Fujimura; Bass: Toshimi "Binmi*" Nagai Drums: Touru Souru Ex-Members: Drums: Kouzou Suganuma Ded Chaplin originally consisted of Minoru Niihara, Yukihiro Fujimura, Binmi* Nagai and Kouzou Suganuma, … read more -
EZO
5,050 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
2,890 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 -
二井原実
77 listeners
二井原実 (二井原 実/Minoru Niihara/Niihara, Minoru) is a japanese heavy metal and hard rock singer. Minoru's bands: Loudness, X.Y.Z.->A, Sl… read more二井原実 (二井原 実/Minoru Niihara/Niihara, Minoru) is a japanese heavy metal and hard rock singer. Minoru's bands: Loudness, X.Y.Z.->A, Sly (splited-up) and Ded Chaplin (also splited-up). View wiki二井原実 (二井原 実/Minoru Niihara/Niihara, Minoru) is a japanese heavy metal and hard rock singer. Minoru's bands: Loudness, X.Y.Z.->A, Sly (splited-up) and Ded Chaplin (also splited-up). View wiki -
Double Dealer
1,841 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