Since their formation in 2001, RADWIMPS has emerged as one of the most successful and innovative bands in Japanese rock, with a sound that deftly combines alternative rock, punk, and pop influences. Featuring Yojiro Noda (vocals/guitar), Akira Kuwahara (guitar), and Yusuke Takeda (bass), the...
Whereas English hardcore punk bands were “motivated by politics,” Gauze believed Japan was too peaceful to complain about, and instead wanted to focus on personal impact. “The lyrics encourage [listeners] to do their best and have courage. It’s about what happens around us and what we fe...
One OK Rock is a band that has had a great influence on the Japanese rock scene. They are widely loved, not only by the rock fans, but even by people who are not familiar with rock bands. They are currently based in the USA and have become an international band. All of their albums...
Also ranks #2 on The Best Japanese Music Artists Also ranks #6 on The Best J-Pop Bands & Singers Also ranks #111 on The Best Pop Folk Artists of All Time Kaoru Wada Age: 62 Kaoru Wada (和田 薫, Wada Kaoru, born May 5, 1962) is a Japanese music composer and arranger. H...
a lot of bands suddenly appeared that were clearly imitating Western music. Rock, metal, punk… you name it. In a sense, I think Boøwy were the first to establish actual Japanese rock. The dynamic eight beat is really good. Many Japanese bands copy Western music, but Boøwy really sho...
The album that defines MTH completely changed hard rock history and is now one of the greatest Japanese bands. They even headline concerts that the Gazette is in! This is the only Japanese album to mix hardcore, punk, metal, alternative rock, and pop.(This album also made Death Note ten ...
Best Metal Bands From 30 Countries Scroll through the gallery to see the Best Metal Bands From 30 Countries! England: Black Sabbath Kevin Winter, Getty Images England: Black Sabbath Several of the greatest metal bands of all time hail from England. An overwhelming hotbed of heavy metal talent,...
Splintering into subgenres: The 1980s saw the debut of hardcore punk and New Wave in Japan, and the beginning of bands who forged their own musical identities outside of Western influence. Visual kei bands, like X Japan, The Gazette, and Malice Mizer, found considerable success by folding ...
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It has mainly old-school visual kei bands, but it fits with your request http://chaotic-dix.blogspot.com/ Another one with gothic rock bands, even Western ones who got inspired by those https://vk.com/jmusic_life ThisVKpage has several old bands' releases, but i don't know if they...