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Tokyo-based metalcore outfit FEAR FROM THE HATE have come a long way since 2008. Lineup issues have failed to hinder their continuing rise.
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Oshare band Canzel formed on the auspicious date of July 7th, 2007 but disbanded only three years later. Luckily, almost all of the members soon resurfaced with new bands.
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TRF is one of the most famous pop groups in Japan, having broken record sales in the 90s. Their music style has evolved from "techno-reggae" then to pop and dance music now.
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Visual kei band THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S has attracted much attention in a very short period of time — mostly because of their well-known and very experienced members.
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While their road to success has been a long one, rock band Good Morning America's persistence and ingenuity has finally begun to pay off in a major way.
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She began to realize the importance of listening to fans' feedback, discovering that many fans didn't care if the songs had important or complicated meanings.
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Screamo quartet NEW BREED's history began in 2003, and although the band have only a few releases to their name, they have clearly demonstrated their ability to make truly unforgettable music. Their catchy melodies will surely appeal to fans outside the screamo scene.
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While he will always be best known as the frontman of SIAM SHADE, HIDEKI has also made a name for himself as a solo artist, lending his powerful voice to songs ranging anywhere from pop to punk and hard rock.
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Vocalist of Sendai Kamotsu, eccentric solo act Igaguri Chiba, pushes the envelope with his borderline risque performances while being humorous.
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SHANADOO started their career under the leadership of producer David Brandes, who reused various E-Rotic songs with new lyrics, tunes and typical Japanese kitsch. Musically, they were mainly active as a dance and eurobeat vocal group.
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Known primarily for their anime and game tie-ins, Yousei Teikoku is a theatrical, genre-twisting gothic band with a distinctly military flair.
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Nana Mizuki is regarded as royalty in the worlds of both J-pop and anime music. Known for her extravagant concerts, stirring instrumental backings, and powerful voice, she came from the humblest of beginnings and carved her own niche in the upper echelons of Japan's music scene.
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DIR EN GREY has gained notoriety throughout Asia and in more recent years, Europe and America due in part to their hard-hitting sound, controversial lyrical content and Kyo’s diverse vocal range.
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12012 (pronounced 'ichi ni zero ichi ni') is a visual rock band based in the Kansai region of Japan. With five members, the lyrics are always written by vocalist Miyawaki Wataru who uses their songs to create a story. Their music style tends to be harder rock, with a dark and aggressive undercurrent.
