The first Japanese rock bands arose in the middle80's, in the days of Metallica and Megadeth. During this period, the musical sphere of this country is going up. It is believed that Japanese rock bands began their existence after the appearance of the legendary X-Japan team, which played heavy metal. The creativity of this collective became the basis for the style of J-rock. Teams from Japan, as a rule, combine styles of metal and hard rock. They are the subject of close attention to music critics, as metal and rock music is considered an American-European style. The list of Japanese rock groups is given below.
This team was established in 1997.Then the band signed a contract with the recording company and released the first studio album. At the moment, the team released ten records and approximately 30 singles.
Versailles
This team was established in 2007.Numerous fans refer 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 band is almost perfect sound. In 2010, Versailles conducted a world concert tour, which was dedicated to the memory of the bass player of the band Jasmina.
The Gazette
If you evaluate Japanese rock bands, thisThe collective is one of the most popular. To date, the team has been actively cooperating with the well-known PS Company label, which has worked with many famous collectives. An interesting feature is that the group is not afraid of experiments. Along with aggressive and harsh compositions, she performs melodic ballads. There are even tracks that combine elements of punk rock and hip-hop. Fans always look forward to the release of the next album, as it is not known what the band will surprise them this time.
Nightmare
If we consider Japanese rock bands, then thisThe collective compares favorably with competitors with thoughtful and easily remembered words of songs, as well as a variety of styles. Nightmare heavy reefs are harmoniously combined with beautiful vocal and operatic elements. At the output is something unusual and interesting. Previously, musicians performed in extravagant attires, 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 solo concert. For all time of existence the group has recorded eight studio discs. Two of them were released in 2011.
DespairsRay
If you evaluate Japanese rock bands, this quartetis one of the most famous Visual Kei teams not only on the territory of the country, but also in the world. DespairsRay were founded in 1998. However, the official creation date is September 1999. In 2011, the band delighted the fans with the last album and announced their retirement.
Along with traditional boyz bands in Japanthere are also women's groups. The most famous team is AKB48. In 2010, it hit the tops of all the Japanese music charts. Every day the popularity of this collective grows. There is also Okinawan group Speed, which consists of four girls. She made her debut in 1996, then disbanded in 2000. However, in 2008 the band again gathered and periodically gives concerts.
