Metal

JimBeam · Apr 4, 2003, 08:08

I was just wondering who are some good metal bands in japan.

Chakan · Apr 4, 2003, 09:04

What type of metal are you looking for?

General "Heavy Metal?"
Power Metal?
Black Metal?
Speed Metal?
etc, etc...

Name a few metal bands that you like.

Twisted · Apr 4, 2003, 14:59

Whoa, there are so many.
I suppose X-Japan is the most well known metalband from Japan, eventhough they're disbanded.
You could also check The Sex Machine Guns, who recently announced to disband.

Furthermore, you could also check out this website of Heavy Metal Forces. It contains a lot of information about Japanese metalbands.

matshelge · Apr 4, 2003, 21:12

NOOO!! are Sex Machine Guns disbanding?... *sight* every good band is going away..

Twisted · Apr 4, 2003, 21:49

Yeah, they will do one final tour this summer and then they're finished.

I think Japan has the highest disbanding rate in the world. There are more bands disbanding then new ones getting contracts.

Mori · Apr 5, 2003, 01:58

I like Loudness, Anthem, Seikima II...besides X Japan.

Also, Saber Tiger, Concerto Moon can be mentioned.
Hum...yeah ^^;

Rocketdive · Apr 5, 2003, 11:00

wow !! finally someone looking for japanese metal !!

shall i suggest some bands:

X
Concerto Moon
Loudness
Anthem
Saber Tiger
Volcano
Gargoyle
Onmyouza
Manipulated Slaves
Fatima Hill
Seikima II
Sex Machineguns
Aion
Tokyo Yankees

Mori · Apr 6, 2003, 19:50

and...
44Magnum (dislike)
Earthshaker (um...)
Atomic Tornado
Dead End

You don't really want a complete list, rocketdive, don't you? O_o

Rocketdive · Apr 7, 2003, 00:16

hey! 44 magnum is good

and I forgot to metion Dead End one of the great japanese bands !!!
hmmmm hehehe yes I want a complete list plz ^^

I'm a big japanese metal fan and I'm always looking for new bands

JimBeam · Apr 7, 2003, 05:32

Thanks for the tips they will be very helpful. What I am really looking for is Japan's equivalant of seplatura. And also, any industrial metal bands in the vein of NIN, Fear Factory, or Manson that kind of stuff.

Thanks for all your help.

Mori · Apr 8, 2003, 04:18

Sepultura...um, good question. O_o

Anyway, Dir en Grey essentially are an alternative metal band...at least...today. ^^
A lot of thrash influence, a bit industrial metal, slightly pop...very low tuned guitars...but quite unique in their approach.

@rocketdive:
We forgot Blizard, I think.
Anything else? O_o;
EZO, Flatbacker...um...

dark for tears · Apr 8, 2003, 04:35

i like dir en grey.
erm i don't really know much about metal. hehe i'm more familiar with visual kei and digicore - only digicore band being the mad capsule markets! lol

Twisted · Apr 8, 2003, 04:57

Did anybody hear Guitar Vader. I've dug up some MP3's from them and it's really good. Apparently they were on the soundtrack of the Dreamcast game Jet Set Radio.

If you're into Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins, you'll like this.

As for other alternative sounding bands. Try Fake?, Oblivion Dust, Zilch and other solo-work from hide.

@dark for tears
The Mad Capsule Markets rock. I've seen them in Amsterdam last month.

dark for tears · Apr 8, 2003, 05:16

hehe twisted - i saw them on the 29th march on the last date of their UK tour!

heh it was the best gig i've been to, and the fact that i had to go on my own after my friends all dropped out from coming, didn't deter me at all! ^__^ and kyono and toru waved at me

Rocketdive · Apr 8, 2003, 06:11

we forgot lots of bands

Aiming High, Azrael, Rajas, Flatbacker, Sigh, Narcotic Greed, Gonin-ish, Aphasia, Arctic Tornado, Cloud Forest, Defiled, Jurassic Jade, Heritage...

I'll try to make a complete list later

Twisted · Apr 8, 2003, 15:09

@dark for tears
I got some stickers and a cd-single at that concert, which they threw into the crowd right after the concert was over. I was standing all the way in the front and i had bruises all over the place.

Chakan · Apr 8, 2003, 21:26

Jet Set Radio/Jet Grind Radio had an interesting soundtrack (and tons of style - first "cell-shaded" game ever). You run through the game spraying graffitti all over the city while dealing with cops and rival gangs. If you ever get the chance, look for a video of it in action... Very unique game.

Guitar Vader is something I'd consider even lighter than the Smashing Pumpkins. Billy Corgan used to scream during some very loud songs.. Especially on Melancholy and hte Infinite Sadness.

dark for tears · Apr 8, 2003, 22:16

Originally posted by Twisted
@dark for tears
I got some stickers and a cd-single at that concert, which they threw into the crowd right after the concert was over. I was standing all the way in the front and i had bruises all over the place.

i got stickers that they threw into the crowd. no CD's which is a shame! i was so tired after the gig, i was right at the front - no bruises though amazingly. and i think i was the only girl who got near to the front! heh

Twisted · Apr 8, 2003, 22:31

Yeah, tired indeed. But then again, i'm terribly out of shape, so it's my own fault.

@Guitar Vader
I've only found out about them this week. I'm wondering how something so good could elude me for such a long time. Their latest album is from 2001 though.
They're also on the upcoming Japan for Sale Volume 3 compilation.

luzie · Apr 10, 2003, 21:20

I recommend you Onmyouza!
because I love it!

Onmyouza! Oh!!
Onmyouza! Oh!!
Onmyouza! Oh!!!

check official site!
http://www.onmyo-za.net/
and listen to samples!!!
http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/heavy/onmyouza/index.html
http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/heavy/onmyouza/disco.html
(click the PLAY images)

I'll go to Onmyouza live concert next Sunday!
YaaaaY!!XD

Rocketdive · Apr 11, 2003, 10:12

ohhh I envy you ;_;

I'm a big Onmyouza fan too !!
do you have their romanized lyrics? I can't find their lyrics anywhere

luzie · Apr 15, 2003, 19:21

YAAAAY
I went to Onmyouza LIVE CONCERT!!!XD
hoooooo!!!
I'm still exciting!
WHOOOOPs

>>Rocketdive san
OK, I'll send you email later.

aarsie666 · Apr 15, 2003, 20:02

Darkest Greetings,

I'm desperately seeking albums of ONMYOUZA. Does anybody know where I can order them via the Net, 'cause here in Belgium they're unfortunately not available in the mu-sick-stores.

spanks in advance !

Jimmy.

luzie · Apr 15, 2003, 20:09

aarsie666 san
opportune time!
I've just sent you PM!!

to all Onmyouza lovers,
you can buy their CDs here.
http://www.jpophelp.com/scripts/prod...tring=Onmyouza

Twisted · Apr 15, 2003, 20:12

Most Japanese online retailers have their latest album.
You could try yesasia or CD-Japan.

They're both very reliable.

Apr 4, 2003, 08:08	#1
JimBeam Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 27 Posts: 6	Metal I was just wondering who are some good metal bands in japan.

Apr 4, 2003, 09:04	#2
Chakan Regular Member Join Date: Dec 3, 2002 Location: Ohio Age: 27 Posts: 79	What type of metal are you looking for? General "Heavy Metal?" Power Metal? Black Metal? Speed Metal? etc, etc... Name a few metal bands that you like. __________________ SegaFans Daily Sega news, daily Sega content.

Apr 4, 2003, 14:59	#3
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Whoa, there are so many. I suppose X-Japan is the most well known metalband from Japan, eventhough they're disbanded. You could also check The Sex Machine Guns, who recently announced to disband. Furthermore, you could also check out this website of Heavy Metal Forces. It contains a lot of information about Japanese metalbands. __________________ ZenLog Earotic

Apr 5, 2003, 11:00	#7
Rocketdive Regular Member Join Date: Mar 7, 2003 Location: Mexico City Age: 28 Posts: 20	wow !! finally someone looking for japanese metal !! shall i suggest some bands: X Concerto Moon Loudness Anthem Saber Tiger Volcano Gargoyle Onmyouza Manipulated Slaves Fatima Hill Seikima II Sex Machineguns Aion Tokyo Yankees __________________ We are X!

Apr 8, 2003, 04:35	#12
dark for tears <3 Snuggly Join Date: Apr 3, 2003 Location: England Age: 24 Posts: 69	i like dir en grey. erm i don't really know much about metal. hehe i'm more familiar with visual kei and digicore - only digicore band being the mad capsule markets! lol __________________ Sen Sen "By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." - Confucius "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." - Aristotle

Apr 4, 2003, 21:12	#4
matshelge Regular Member Join Date: Mar 10, 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Age: 28 Posts: 23	NOOO!! are Sex Machine Guns disbanding?... sight every good band is going away..

Apr 4, 2003, 21:49	#5
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Yeah, they will do one final tour this summer and then they're finished. I think Japan has the highest disbanding rate in the world. There are more bands disbanding then new ones getting contracts.

Apr 5, 2003, 01:58	#6
Mori Regular Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 24	I like Loudness, Anthem, Seikima II...besides X Japan. Also, Saber Tiger, Concerto Moon can be mentioned. Hum...yeah ^^;

Apr 6, 2003, 19:50	#8
Mori Regular Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 24	and... 44Magnum (dislike) Earthshaker (um...) Atomic Tornado Dead End You don't really want a complete list, rocketdive, don't you? O_o

Apr 7, 2003, 00:16	#9
Rocketdive Regular Member Join Date: Mar 7, 2003 Location: Mexico City Age: 28 Posts: 20	hey! 44 magnum is good and I forgot to metion Dead End one of the great japanese bands !!! hmmmm hehehe yes I want a complete list plz ^^ I'm a big japanese metal fan and I'm always looking for new bands

Apr 7, 2003, 05:32	#10
JimBeam Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 27 Posts: 6	Thanks for the tips they will be very helpful. What I am really looking for is Japan's equivalant of seplatura. And also, any industrial metal bands in the vein of NIN, Fear Factory, or Manson that kind of stuff. Thanks for all your help.

Apr 8, 2003, 04:18	#11
Mori Regular Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 24	Sepultura...um, good question. O_o Anyway, Dir en Grey essentially are an alternative metal band...at least...today. ^^ A lot of thrash influence, a bit industrial metal, slightly pop...very low tuned guitars...but quite unique in their approach. @rocketdive: We forgot Blizard, I think. Anything else? O_o; EZO, Flatbacker...um...

Apr 8, 2003, 04:57	#13
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Did anybody hear Guitar Vader. I've dug up some MP3's from them and it's really good. Apparently they were on the soundtrack of the Dreamcast game Jet Set Radio. If you're into Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins, you'll like this. As for other alternative sounding bands. Try Fake?, Oblivion Dust, Zilch and other solo-work from hide. @dark for tears The Mad Capsule Markets rock. I've seen them in Amsterdam last month.

Apr 8, 2003, 05:16	#14
dark for tears <3 Snuggly Join Date: Apr 3, 2003 Location: England Age: 24 Posts: 69	hehe twisted - i saw them on the 29th march on the last date of their UK tour! heh it was the best gig i've been to, and the fact that i had to go on my own after my friends all dropped out from coming, didn't deter me at all! ^__^ and kyono and toru waved at me

Apr 8, 2003, 06:11	#15
Rocketdive Regular Member Join Date: Mar 7, 2003 Location: Mexico City Age: 28 Posts: 20	we forgot lots of bands Aiming High, Azrael, Rajas, Flatbacker, Sigh, Narcotic Greed, Gonin-ish, Aphasia, Arctic Tornado, Cloud Forest, Defiled, Jurassic Jade, Heritage... I'll try to make a complete list later

Apr 8, 2003, 15:09	#16
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	@dark for tears I got some stickers and a cd-single at that concert, which they threw into the crowd right after the concert was over. I was standing all the way in the front and i had bruises all over the place.

Apr 8, 2003, 21:26	#17
Chakan Regular Member Join Date: Dec 3, 2002 Location: Ohio Age: 27 Posts: 79	Jet Set Radio/Jet Grind Radio had an interesting soundtrack (and tons of style - first "cell-shaded" game ever). You run through the game spraying graffitti all over the city while dealing with cops and rival gangs. If you ever get the chance, look for a video of it in action... Very unique game. Guitar Vader is something I'd consider even lighter than the Smashing Pumpkins. Billy Corgan used to scream during some very loud songs.. Especially on Melancholy and hte Infinite Sadness.

Apr 8, 2003, 22:16	#18
dark for tears <3 Snuggly Join Date: Apr 3, 2003 Location: England Age: 24 Posts: 69	Originally posted by Twisted @dark for tears I got some stickers and a cd-single at that concert, which they threw into the crowd right after the concert was over. I was standing all the way in the front and i had bruises all over the place. i got stickers that they threw into the crowd. no CD's which is a shame! i was so tired after the gig, i was right at the front - no bruises though amazingly. and i think i was the only girl who got near to the front! heh

Apr 8, 2003, 22:31	#19
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Yeah, tired indeed. But then again, i'm terribly out of shape, so it's my own fault. @Guitar Vader I've only found out about them this week. I'm wondering how something so good could elude me for such a long time. Their latest album is from 2001 though. They're also on the upcoming Japan for Sale Volume 3 compilation.

Apr 10, 2003, 21:20	#20
luzie Regular Member Join Date: Jan 27, 2003 Location: Legolas ward, Japan Age: 29 Posts: 71	I recommend you Onmyouza! because I love it! Onmyouza! Oh!! Onmyouza! Oh!! Onmyouza! Oh!!! check official site! http://www.onmyo-za.net/ and listen to samples!!! http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/heavy/onmyouza/index.html http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/heavy/onmyouza/disco.html (click the PLAY images) I'll go to Onmyouza live concert next Sunday! YaaaaY!!XD __________________ i'm shikigami of Onmyouza.

Apr 11, 2003, 10:12	#21
Rocketdive Regular Member Join Date: Mar 7, 2003 Location: Mexico City Age: 28 Posts: 20	ohhh I envy you ;_; I'm a big Onmyouza fan too !! do you have their romanized lyrics? I can't find their lyrics anywhere

Apr 15, 2003, 19:21	#22
luzie Regular Member Join Date: Jan 27, 2003 Location: Legolas ward, Japan Age: 29 Posts: 71	YAAAAY I went to Onmyouza LIVE CONCERT!!!XD hoooooo!!! I'm still exciting! WHOOOOPs >>Rocketdive san OK, I'll send you email later.

Apr 15, 2003, 20:02	#23
aarsie666 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: Village of Stekene Age: 32 Posts: 3	Darkest Greetings, I'm desperately seeking albums of ONMYOUZA. Does anybody know where I can order them via the Net, 'cause here in Belgium they're unfortunately not available in the mu-sick-stores. spanks in advance ! Jimmy.

Apr 15, 2003, 20:09	#24
luzie Regular Member Join Date: Jan 27, 2003 Location: Legolas ward, Japan Age: 29 Posts: 71	aarsie666 san opportune time! I've just sent you PM!! to all Onmyouza lovers, you can buy their CDs here. http://www.jpophelp.com/scripts/prod...tring=Onmyouza

Apr 15, 2003, 20:12	#25
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Most Japanese online retailers have their latest album. You could try yesasia or CD-Japan. They're both very reliable.

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