Loudness is considered as the first Japanese band to have got really known outside of Japan and on a worldwide scale.
Founded in 1981 and still active today, Loudness is a heavy metal band.
Members :
Akira TAKASAKI (guitar)
Minoru NIIHARA (vocals)
Masayoshi YAMASHITA (bass)
Munetaka Higuchi (drums)
Guitar compositions are amazing and perfectly arranged.
Drums also have a percussive sound.
Minoru's timber of voice reminds of YAMA-B's (Galneryus), with a little touch of hysteria.
This band may even have inspired X Japan.
Live : S.D.I
PV : Like Hell / Crazy Nights
Official site.
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