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Rami (singer)
is a Japanese heavy metal singer and lyricist. She first rose to prominence as vocalist and co-founder of the all-female power metal band Aldious from 2008 to 2012. After a hiatus, she resumed musical activities in 2015 as the vocalist of the group Raglaia, before starting a solo career in 2016. Career Rami started singing at five years old. Her parents converted their garage into a kind of karaoke café, where she heard ''enka'' for the first time. She then started listening to J-pop and rock, before someone introduced her to heavy metal and she became immersed in it. Her first band was called Area. Rami co-founded Aldious in Osaka with guitarist Yoshi in June 2008. She is the one who came up with the band name by shortening the phrase "Ultimate Melodious," and wrote almost all the lyrics during her time with them. Aldious released their debut EP ''Dear Slave'' in November 2009, and their first album ''Deep Exceed'' in October 2010. The album topped Oricon's independent music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Osaka Prefecture has a population of 8,778,035 () and has a geographic area of . Osaka Prefecture borders Hyōgo Prefecture to the northwest, Kyoto Prefecture to the north, Nara Prefecture to the southeast, and Wakayama Prefecture to the south. Osaka is the capital and largest city of Osaka Prefecture, and the third-largest city in Japan, with other major cities including Sakai, Higashiōsaka, and Hirakata. Osaka Prefecture is the third-most-populous prefecture, but by geographic area the second-smallest; at it is the second-most densely populated, below only Tokyo. Osaka Prefecture is one of Japan's two " urban prefectures" using the designation ''fu'' (府) rather than the standard '' ken'' for prefectures, along with Kyoto Prefecture. Osaka Prefecture forms the center of the Keihanshin metropolitan area, the second-most-populated urban region in Japan after the Greater Tokyo area and one of the world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuroyume
is a Japanese rock band formed in Nagoya in May 1991, initially with the vocalist Kiyoharu, bassist Hitoki and guitarist Shin. The group had a definite influence on the visual kei scene, being credited as inspiration to many bands of the late 1990s visual kei boom and as one of the creators of Nagoya kei. They were called "The big two Nagoya bands" in the early Nagoya kei scene along with . The band achieved success with the albums ''Feminism'' (1995) and '' Fake Star'' (1996), with the song "Pistol" winning an MTV Video Music Award. The band suspended activities for an indefinite period on January 29, 1999. Kuroyume was officially disbanded at their final live performance on January 29, 2009. However a year later in January 2010, Kuroyume reunited as a duo consisting of vocalist Kiyoharu and bassist Hitoki. History 1991-1993 Kuroyume was formed in 1991 by Kiyoharu and Hitoki, former members of Garnet band. They recruited Masaru, who left the band shortly after and was re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musicians From Osaka Prefecture
A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate one who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters who write both music and lyrics for songs, conductors who direct a musical performance, or performers who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer who provides vocals or an instrumentalist who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians specialize in a musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. A musician who records and releases music can be known as a recording artist. Types Composer A composer is a musician who creates musical compositions. The title is principally used for those who write classical music or film music. Those who write the music for popular songs may be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Women Heavy Metal Singers
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HMV Japan
Sunrise Records and Entertainment, trading as HMV (for His Master's Voice), is a British music and entertainment retailer, currently operating exclusively in the United Kingdom. The first HMV-branded store was opened by the Gramophone Company on London's Oxford Street in 1921, and the HMV name was also used for television and radio sets manufactured from the 1930s onwards. The retail side of the business began to expand in the 1960s, and in 1998 was divested from EMI, the successor to the Gramophone Company, to form what would become HMV Group. HMV stands for His Master's Voice, the title of a painting by Francis Barraud of Nipper listening to a Phonograph cylinder, bought by the Gramophone Company in 1899. For advertising purposes this was changed to a wind-up gramophone, and eventually used simply as a silhouette. HMV owned the Waterstones bookshop chain from 1998 until 2011, and has owned the music retailer Fopp since August 2007. It purchased a number of former Zavvi stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fate Gear
Fate Gear (stylized as FATE GEAR) is a Japanese female heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 2015 by guitarist Mina. History Five months after leaving Destrose due to ongoing health issues, guitarist Mina announced the formation of Fate Gear with vocalist Nico in July 2015. Joined by guest bassist Sakae and guest drummer Hiro, the band made its live debut on August 1, 2015, at Meguro Rock-May-Kan. Their debut album, ''A Light in the Black'', was released on August 12 and includes a re-recorded Destrose song. In May 2016, Kurumi Fujioka from the band Mysterious Priestess joined Fate Gear as keyboardist. However, Hiro had her last performance with the band on May 28. They released their second album ''Oz -Rebellion-'' on June 21, 2017, via their own record label, Steam Steel Records. Its opening track was arranged by former Terra Rosa keyboardist Masashi Okagaki. Fate Gear's third album ''7 Years Ago'' was released on April 11, 2018, and includes Mina's past project Arch Rose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Japan
''Billboard Japan'' is a sister organization of the U.S.-based music magazine '' Billboard''. It is operated by the Japanese Osaka-based company Hanshin Contents Link (a subsidiary of Hanshin Electric Railway is a Japanese private railway company of Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group that links Osaka and Kobe. It also owns the Hanshin Tigers baseball team. The first character for Kobe (神戸) and the second character for Osaka is a designated cit ...), holding an exclusive licence from ''Billboard''s parent company to the Billboard brand name in Japan,"Hanshin Contents Link, the operator of Billboard Japan": and manages, among others, the website www.billboard-japan.com and several "Billboard Live"-branded music clubs located in the country. In February 2008, Hanshin Contents Link, under licence from ''Billboard'', launched the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot 100 music chart. As of 2016, the list of charts compiled by ''Billboard Japan'' also includes an albums chart named ''Billbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyntia
Cyntia was a Japanese Heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in 2011. They are believed to have been the first act from the Girls Metal Band Boom to have signed to a major record label when they joined Victor Entertainment in 2013. Drummer and co-founder Kanoko left the group in April 2015, and the band moved to the Village Again Association label for their 2016 album ''Urban Night''. Cyntia began an indefinite hiatus after January 13, 2018. History Guitarist Yui and drummer Kanoko formed Cyntia in April 2011, after meeting on the set of a music video by Liv Moon. In the summer they recruited keyboardist Ayano and bassist Airi, who were followed by vocalist and former Japanese idol, idol Saki in November after holding auditions. The name Cyntia is the English pronunciation of Cynthia, another name for the Greek goddess Artemis. Their debut single, "Run to the Future", was released in April 2012 on Bright Star Records, which was formed by fellow all-female metal band Aldious. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gargoyle (band)
is a Japanese thrash metal band formed in Osaka Prefecture in 1987. The band was formed in July 1987, led by vocalist KIBA. After some changes in members, they started musical activities in earnest in November 1988. In April 1993, they signed for the major label Nippon Columbia, and released three studio albums (天論, 月の棘, natural) and two compilation albums (異人伝, borderless). From 1996, they went back to indie. In 2017, they marked their 30th anniversary since the band's formation. On 6 September 2018, KENTARO, TOSHI, and KATSUJI left the band with a solo live show “美しき時代”(beautiful days). In January 2019, KIBA started UNDER GARGOYLE. Taking 34th anniversary in July 2021, they will act as Gargoyle again. Members * Vocal：Kiba (October 20, 1965) from Kobe, Japan Past members *Guitar：Real Jack *Guitar：She-ja *Guitar：Yotaro *Drums：Not *Drums：Misaki *Guitar：Kentaro (June 10, 1972) from Osaka, Japan *Bass：Toshi (September 6, 1965) fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galneryus
is a Japanese power metal band, formed in Osaka in 2001 by guitarist Syu and vocalist Yama-B.Artist.cdjournal.com ''Galneryus Artist Profile'' Retrieved Jan 23, 2011Barks.jp ''ガルネリウス Biography'' Retrieved January 23, 2011 Originally the only official members, the two utilized several support musicians until bassist Tsui, keyboardist Yuhki, and drummer Jun-ichi officially joined for the release of their debut album in 2003. Yama-B left the group in 2008 citing musical differences, and Yu-To, who replaced Tsui in 2006, left the following year. Galneryus recruited Sho on vocals and Taka on ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
