Top Japanese rock bands

The first Japanese rock bands arose in the mid-80s, during the time of Metallica and Megadeth. During this period, the musical sphere of this country is experiencing a boom. It is believed that Japanese rock bands began their existence after the advent of the legendary team X-Japan, which played heavy metal. The creativity of this team became the basis for the J-rock style. Teams from Japan usually combine metal and hard rock styles. They are the subject of scrutiny by music critics, as metal and rock music are considered the American-European style. A list of Japanese rock bands is given below.

This team was created in 1997. Then the group signed a contract with a record company and released their first studio album. At the moment, the team has released ten records and approximately 30 singles.

Versailles

This team was created in 2007. Numerous fans attribute him to supergroups. The team plays music in the following styles: neoclassical and symphonic metal, as well as power metal. A distinctive feature of the team is almost perfect sound. In 2010, Versailles held a world concert tour, which was dedicated to the memory of the bassist of the band Jasmine.

The gazette

If you evaluate the Japanese rock bands, this group is one of the most popular. To date, the team is actively collaborating with the famous label PS Company, who worked with many famous bands. An interesting feature is that the group is not afraid of experiments. Along with aggressive and tough compositions, she also performs melodic ballads. There are even tracks that combine elements of punk rock and hip hop. Fans are always looking forward to the release of the next album, as it is not known what the team will surprise them this time.

Nightmare

If we consider Japanese rock bands, this group compares favorably with its competitors in thoughtful and easily remembered song words, as well as a variety of styles. At Nightmare, heavy riffs harmoniously combine with beautiful vocals and opera elements. The output is something unusual and interesting. Previously, musicians performed in extravagant robes, but recently they abandoned lush stage costumes. However, the team is still considered a visual group.

Girugamesh

This team was created in 2003. Soon the team gave the first recital. Over the entire existence of the group recorded eight studio discs. Two of them were released in 2011.

Despairsray

If you evaluate Japanese rock bands, this quartet is one of the most famous Visual Kei teams not only in the country, but also in the world. DespairsRay was founded in 1998. However, the official creation date is September 1999. In 2011, the group pleased the fans with their latest album and announced their retirement.

Along with traditional boy bands in Japan, there are women's groups. The most famous team is AKB48. In 2010, she fell into the tops of all Japanese music charts. Every day the popularity of this team is growing. There is also an Okinawan band Speed, which consists of four girls. She debuted in 1996, then in 2000 she broke up. However, in 2008 the band gathered again and periodically gives concerts.