J-metal

J-Metal, short for Japanese Metal, is a diverse and dynamic genre that encapsulates the essence of heavy metal while integrating unique elements of Japanese culture and musical innovation. Characterized by its blend of explosive guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and intricate instrumental arrangements, J-Metal often defies conventional boundaries by incorporating theatrics, symphonic elements, and traditional Japanese instruments. Bands like BABYMETAL infuse pop sensibilities with metal's intensity, while groups like ONMYO-ZA and Ningen Isu draw from historical and folkloric themes. From the theatrical, Gothic tones of Versailles to the raw energy of a crowd of rebellion, J-Metal's eclecticism and bold creativity make it an ever-evolving and globally influential genre.

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Single - Released January 29, 2025

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9mm Parabellum Bullet
Abingdon Boys School
Aphasia
BABYMETAL
Blood Stain Child
Boris
Church Of Misery
Crossfaith
Crush 40
D'espairsRay
DELUHI
Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
LOUDNESS
LYNCH
MUCC
Nightmare
Ningen Isu
ONMYO-ZA
SEX MACHINEGUNS
SHOW-YA
Sigh
Zeni Geva
a crowd of rebellion
cali≠gari
coldrain
lynch.
the GazettE
BABYMETAL
Crush 40
Nightmare
Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
coldrain
the GazettE
9mm Parabellum Bullet
Crossfaith
Boris
MUCC
HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
ONMYO-ZA
LOUDNESS
lynch.
a crowd of rebellion
Ningen Isu
Abingdon Boys School
Blood Stain Child
SHOW-YA
Church Of Misery
Sigh
D'espairsRay
SEX MACHINEGUNS
cali≠gari
DELUHI
Zeni Geva
LYNCH
Aphasia