The best Japanese rock bands

The first Japanese rock bands arose in the mid-80s, at the time 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 team X-Japan, 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.

MUCC

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, this collective is one of the most popular. To date, the team is actively cooperating with the well-known PS Company label, which has worked with many famous bands. 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 are always looking 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 this collective is favorably different from competitors with thoughtful and easily remembered words of songs, as well as a variety of styles. Nightmare's heavy riffs blend harmoniously with the beautiful vocals and operatic elements. At the output is something unusual and interesting. Previously, musicians performed in extravagant apparels, 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 quartet is 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.

Women's Japanese rock bands

Along with the traditional boyz bands in Japan, there 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 team is growing. 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 collective again gathered and periodically gives concerts.