陰陽座 / ONMYO-ZA

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陰陽座 (Onmyo-za) is a Japanese heavy metal band who released their first commercial album in 1999. They play quite orthodox style heavy metal music mixed with Japanese folk themes and pop music elements. Since their debut, they have appeared in traditional clothing characteristic of Japan’s Heian period.

ONMYO-ZA has male and female vocalists fronting the band. Their song lyrics, characterized by classical Japanese words and expressions, reinforce the traditional
Japanese cultural image the band projects. Concepts of ‘ movement and stillness ‘, ‘darkness and light’, ‘resilience and yielding’, are typically explored in the music. Wearing traditional costumes typical of the Heian Period a thousand years ago, the band produces haunting melodies of great passion and elegance.

The music and the image of the band seem curiously mismatched at first, but an exquisite sense of balance effectively harmonizes apparent contradictions. Their music ranges from pop to hard rock. They have made a big impact in the two years since formation, thanks largely to their dynamic concerts.

Once seen in concert, fans never seem to tire of ONMYO-ZA. Underlying their own claims to this sort of loyalty from their followers is a natural confidence in their music and performances. The band’s track record provides conclusive proof of their enduring popularity. The band members are all fine musicians in their own right.

Tagged as:

heavy metal, j-rock, japanese, metal, visual kei

Current Members:
Matatabi (Bass & Vocals)
Kuroneko (Vocals)
Maneki & Karukan (Guitars)
Atsushi Kawatsuka (previously known as Tora 斗羅) as support drummer.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWFz8_dwMQ0 после этого начел слушать упорней. =)

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