Unlucky Morpheus, often shortened to Ankimo (あんきも), was formed in 2008 by vocalist Fuki and guitarist Shiren. The band describes its style as Technical Melodic Speed Metal, blending power metal, symphonic elements, classical music and twin-guitar work with violin. The project began in the Japanese doujin scene with arrangement albums of music from the Touhou […]

HAGANE was formed on June 23, 2018 in Tokyo by guitarist Sakura, who had just finished high school. The original lineup featured vocalist Chiemi, guitarists Sakura and Mayto, bassist Sayaka and drummer Kanako Takahashi. Chiemi left in 2019 and was replaced by Uyu. The band describes its style as harmonic metal: melodic power metal with […]

BRIDEAR formed in Fukuoka in November 2011, founded by vocalist Kimi, guitarist Mitsuru and bassist Haru. Drummer Kai joined in February 2012, second guitarist Misa in April. The band’s first live show was at Spiral Factory in Fukuoka that same month. Musically, BRIDEAR combines power metal, melodic heavy metal and progressive elements with J-pop hooks. […]

NEMOPHILA formed in Tokyo in August 2019. Vocalist mayu had just left the band Lipstick and needed musicians for a one-off live session. She brought in classmate Haraguchi-san on bass, drummer Tamu Murata, and through a mutual friend the Mary’s Blood guitarist SAKI, who also recruited Disqualia guitarist Hazuki. The chemistry worked, so they made […]

FATE GEAR formed in Tokyo in July 2015 around guitarist and composer „Captain“ Mina, who had previously played in Destrose — a band widely seen as one of the trailblazers of Japan’s all-female metal scene that helped pave the way for Babymetal and Lovebites. After a health-related break Mina founded FATE GEAR with vocalist Nico, […]