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Pegasus Fantasy
is a song by Japanese metal band Make-Up. Serving as the band's fourth major release single, "Pegasus Fantasy" and its B-side were used as the theme songs for the first half of the original ''Saint Seiya'' anime. "Pegasus Fantasy" became Make-Up's most successful release, and they have re-released the song several times since its initial release in 1986. After releasing a "21st century ver." on their mini-album ''The Voice from Yesterday'', Make-Up released a new edition of the song in 2012, subtitled "Version Omega", which features Shoko Nakagawa, the voice actress for Athena, on guest vocals and is used as the opening theme song for the re-imagined ''Saint Seiya Omega'' anime. "Pegasus Fantasy Version Omega" reached number 29 on the Oricon's weekly rankings. Masami Kurumada, the author of the ''Saint Seiya'' manga, has even included "Pegasus Fantasy" in the manga, with a background character seen singing it. It was appereanced in '' Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!''. Cover ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make-Up (Japanese Band)
Make-Up (stylized as MAKE—UP) was a Japanese hard rock and heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in 1983. The band became very famous in Japan for their work on the theme songs for the anime ''Saint Seiya''. History In 1984 they performed their first show and released their first two albums: ''Howling Will'' and ''Straight Liner''. In 1985, they released their third album ''Born to Be Hard'' and their fourth and final album ''Rock Legend of Boys & Girls''. In 1986, the band was invited by Nippon Columbia to sing the ''Saint Seiya'' theme songs "Pegasus Fantasy" and "Blue Forever". "Pegasus Fantasy" came to be one of the most well-known anime anison, opening songs of all time. After the ''Saint Seiya: Hit Kyokushū I'' soundtrack album, the band split up and each member followed their own solo careers. In 2004, Nippon Columbia released ''Memories of Blues: Make-Up 20th Anniversary'', a box that included five CDs and a live DVD, but no new songs were recorded. Band membe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animetal USA (album)
is the debut album by Japan-based American heavy metal band Animetal USA, formed as a tribute to Eizo Sakamoto's band Animetal. Released through SME Records on October 12, 2011, the album consists of a series of English language covers of popular anime theme songs. It received an American release on June 26, 2012, containing four bonus tracks from their follow up album ''Animetal USA W''. The album peaked at No. 18 on Oricon's weekly albums chart, remaining there for nine weeks. Track listing All tracks are arranged by Chris Impellitteri and Marty Friedman. Personnel * Michael Vescera (a.k.a. "Metal Rider") - lead vocals * Chris Impellitteri (a.k.a. "Speed King") - guitar * Rudy Sarzo (a.k.a. "Storm Bringer") - bass * Scott Travis Mark Scott Travis (born September 6, 1961) is an American metal musician, best known as the drummer for the English heavy metal band Judas Priest, the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy and the supergroup Elegant Weapons. He was also a longtime m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Songs
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. * January 13– 24 – South Yemen Civil War. * January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. * January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of dates with Dictator Idi Amin's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime Songs
is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of the English word ''animation'') describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin. Animation produced outside of Japan with similar style to Japanese animation is commonly referred to as anime-influenced animation. The earliest commercial Japanese animations date to 1917. A characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of cartoonist Osamu Tezuka and spread in following decades, developing a large domestic audience. Anime is distributed theatrically, through television broadcasts, directly to home media, and over the Internet. In addition to original works, anime are often adaptations of Japanese comics (manga), light novels, or video games. It is classified into numerous genres targeting various broad and niche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angra (band)
Angra is a Brazilian power metal band formed in 1991. They have released nine regular studio albums, five EPs, and three live CD/DVDs to date. Led by Rafael Bittencourt, the band has gained a degree of popularity in Japan and Europe. History Formation Angra was formed in November 1991 by Santa Marcelina Music College students vocalist Andre Matos and guitarists Rafael Bittencourt and André Linhares. They were joined by Bittencourt's former bandmate Marcos Antunes (drums) and bassist Luís Mariutti (ex-Firebox). This line-up composed a number of the earliest songs, with Rafael Bittencourt and Andre Matos emerging as the main songwriters. Two of the first songs written were "Time" and "Angels Cry", which both featured on the band's first album''.'' The song "Queen of the Night", composed by Matos and Bittencourt, was originally titled "Rainha" ("Queen") and had been one of the songs from Bittencourt and Antunes previous band. The song "Carry On" was composed by Andre Matos and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edu Falaschi
Eduardo Teixeira da Fonseca Vasconcellos, known as Eduardo "Edu" Falaschi (born May 18, 1972), is a Brazilian musician. He is best known as the former lead singer and songwriter of São Paulo-based heavy metal band Angra. With Angra, Falaschi recorded four albums (''Rebirth'', ''Temple of Shadows'', '' Aurora Consurgens,'' and ''Aqua''). He is also noted for his solo band Almah, which started as a side project featuring a number of guest musicians and is now his main and only band. Early life and first musical experiences When he was one year old, Falaschi's parents moved to Rio de Janeiro, where he lived until the age of 12. His mother decided to move back to São Paulo, and then São Vicente, influenced by factors including the death of Falaschi's father. Falaschi's first experience with music began as a child. Some of his relatives were non-professional musicians, and he used to sing with his father and uncles during family meetings. By the time he was 14 years old, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary's Blood
was a Japanese all-female heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 2009 by four former members of Destrose. It consisted of vocalist Eye, drummer Mari, guitarist Saki and bassist Rio since 2012. After releasing three EPs as an independent band, they signed to Nippon Columbia for their first album, ''Countdown to Evolution'' (2014). Mary's Blood then switched to Victor Entertainment for the release of ''Bloody Palace'' (2015) and ''Fate'' (2016). They signed to Tokuma Japan Communications in 2018 and released three further studio albums, including their highest-charting, ''Confessions'' (2019). Mary's Blood began an indefinite hiatus on April 9, 2022. History 2009–2017: Formation and major label debut After the breakup of Destrose on New Year's Eve 2008, vocalist Eye, guitarist Eri, bassist Niboshi (formerly known as "Kayo"), and drummer Mari later regrouped and recruited guitarist Chiba to form Mary's Blood in December 2009. They are named after the "Bloody Mary" cocktail and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Metal
Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional heavy metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. Generally, power metal is characterized by a faster, lighter, and more uplifting sound, in contrast with the heaviness and dissonance prevalent, for example, in extreme metal. Power metal bands usually have anthem-like songs with fantasy-based subject matter and strong choruses, thus creating a theatrical, dramatic and emotionally "powerful" sound. "Riffs became labyrinthine, vocals scorched higher altitudes—and they even managed to crank out some more volume." The term was first used in the mid-1980s and refers to two different but related styles: * the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal; * a later, more widespread and popular style based in Europe "American metal such as Queensrÿche, Attacker, Jag Panzer, Iced Earth, Liege Lord, and Savatage; European bands such as H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trick Or Treat (band)
Trick or Treat is an Italian power metal band formed in 2002 in Modena. The group's line-up has been mostly the same since its inception, except for the drummer position, which underwent changes in 2006 and 2011, and in 2014 guitarist and founding member Luca Cabri left the band and was replaced by Luca Venturelli. So far, they have released seven studio albums. History The band started in 2002 as a Helloween tribute band. After some years performing in clubs around Italy, they recorded a four-track demo (''Like Donald Duck'') and signed a deal with Valery Records, through which they have released their debut album in 2005, ''Evil Needs Candy Too''. A subsequent tour was started, with shows in Europe and USA. In the meanwhile, Mirko Virdis substituted Luca Tomei at the drums. In 2008 Trick or Treat recorded their second album, ''Tin Soldiers'', featuring former Helloween singer Michael Kiske and former Vision Divine vocalist Michele Luppi. The album reached the 260th positio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadie (band)
Sadie is a visual kei rock band from Japan, formed in 2005. Sadie is signed to Face Music and Mijinko Records. Biography Sadie was founded by Mao, Tsurugi, Aki, Mizuki and Sora in February 2005,Visunavi.com retrieved 12.10.2008 and comes from the English word "sad", according to vocalist, Mao. retrieved 01.28.2018 Sora departed in January 2006 for "artistic differences", and in March, Kei joined the band to replace Sora. Their first live appearance was on March 18, 2005 at Osaka Big Cat, when they were the opening act for D, Fatima, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Tsuruno
is a Japanese actor, tarento, and musician, originally from Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture. He is known for his roles as Shin Asuka/Ultraman Dyna in ''Ultraman Dyna'' and as the leader of the musical units Shuchishin and Aladdin. As a member of Shuchishin and Aladdin, he appears regularly on the variety show ''Quiz! Hexagon II''. Tsuruno married his former stylist in 2003. They have two sons named an unnamed son (born June 6, 2016) and three daughters named , , and . He named his albums after his daughters, and after recording his first album and before the birth of his third daughter he mused naming an album after his son such that it was called . Tsuruno is currently represented with Ohta Production. Filmography TV dramas Discography Albums Singles Personal life Tsuruno is a Roman Catholic Roman or Romans most often refers to: *Rome, the capital city of Italy *Ancient Rome, Roman civilization from 8th century BC to 5th century AD *Roman people, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eizo Sakamoto
is a Japanese musician, singer and songwriter who was born in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture. He is most famous for being the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Anthem. In the 1990s he started up the band Animetal which performed heavy metal covers of anime and tokusatsu opening and closing themes. He also was involved with the Anison band JAM Project before reuniting with Anthem. Sakamoto then began a new project called ''Eizo Japan'' which is similar to Animetal: more heavy metal covers of theme songs post-disbanding, along with original material. Discography Albums #000 #002Shout Drunker #003 # 006 # 014.03.08Heavenly Days Eizo Japan # 008.08.26Eizo Japan 1 # 009.12.02Eizo Japan 2 # 010.08.25Eizo Japan 3 # 010.10.23 Anthem #985Anthem #985Ready To Ride #986Tightrope #986Xanadu (Promotional Single For The 1985 Video Game Xanadu: Dragon Slayer II) # 987Bound To Break # 001Seven Hills #002Overload # 004Eternal Warrior # 006Immortal #008Black Empire # 011Heraldic Device ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
