SEX MACHINEGUNS are a notably flamboyant and dynamic Japanese heavy metal band renowned for their high-octane performances and a sound deeply rooted in the speed metal genre. Emerging in the bustling Tokyo live house scene of the mid-1990s, they quickly garnered attention for their aggressive style and humorous lyrics, which predominantly focus on typical Japanese social issues and pop culture, with a considerable dose of irreverence and satire. Their stage names and the band’s name, a nod to the iconic James Brown hit "Sex Machine," suggest an amalgam of Western hard rock influences combined with uniquely Japanese camp and theatrics.

With a career spanning more than two decades, SEX MACHINEGUNS are fixtures in the Japanese metal scene. They have undergone several lineup changes over the years, with frontman and lead guitarist Anchang being the constant driving force behind their success. Their discography is extensive and features a mix of blaring guitar riffs, pounding drums, and catchy hooks that have contributed to their cult status. Some of their more recent releases like "地獄の暴走列車" (Jigoku no Bōsō Ressha), "燃えろ!!ジャパメタ" (Moero!! Japameta), and "IRON SOUL" solidify their reputation as mainstays of the metal scene in Japan, with songs that reflect both their musical prowess and enduringly edgy sense of showmanship. Despite the ever-changing landscape of music, SEX MACHINEGUNS continue to hold the flag high for Japanese metal, proving that they are still very much a force to be reckoned with in the global heavy music community.

Genres

J-metal

Japanese Heavy Metal

Latest Release

地獄の暴走列車

SEX MACHINEGUNS

Album - 11 Tracks - Released April 12, 2023