Japanese Death Metal

Japanese death metal is a thunderous sub-genre of heavy metal music that emerged in Japan, known for its aggressive and fast-paced instrumentation paired with guttural, growling vocals. This niche genre synthesizes the relentless energy of traditional death metal with distinct cultural influences, often incorporating elements of Japanese melody and sometimes blending in aspects of other genres such as electronic music. Bands like Imperial Circus Dead Decadence and Blood Stain Child exemplify these crossover elements, while others like Vomit Remnants and Gorevent focus on sheer brutality and technical prowess. The lyrical content, while sometimes obscured by the vocal style, often delves into dark and morbid themes. This genre has cultivated a passionate following within Japan's metal scene, delivering a visceral sonic experience that transcends language barriers.

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STARPEOPLE
Single - Released December 2, 2024
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Blood Stain Child
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Gyze
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Veiled in Scarlet

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  1. December 2, 2024
  2. October 2
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    MIREN
    11 tracks
  3. September 18
  4. September 11
  5. August 27
  6. May 8
  7. May 8
  8. February 1
  9. January 24
  10. January 24
  11. January 12
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    RYUJIN
    12 tracks
  12. January 10
  13. December 22, 2023
  14. December 7
  15. November 14
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    Shujaa
    1 tracks
  16. November 9
  17. October 1
  18. October 1
  19. September 13
  20. July 19
  21. July 19
  22. July 12
  23. July 5
  24. June 21
  25. June 7
  26. April 8
  27. August 10, 2022
  28. July 20
  29. July 6
  30. June 17
  31. June 1
  32. May 11
  33. April 29
  34. April 20
  35. March 15
  36. December 21, 2021
  37. October 10
  38. September 18
  39. September 17
  40. March 31
  1. October 2, 2024
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    MIREN
    11 tracks
  2. May 8
  3. May 8
  4. February 1
  5. January 24
  6. January 24
  7. January 12
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    RYUJIN
    12 tracks
  8. January 10
  9. July 19, 2023
  10. July 19
  11. April 8
  12. August 10, 2022
  13. July 20
  14. May 11
  15. March 4, 2020
  16. February 7
  17. December 1, 2019
  18. November 27
  19. November 13
  20. July 10