''Heavy Rocks '' is the fourth studio album by Japanese band
Boris, released in 2002. It is the first of three Boris albums titled Heavy Rocks, with the others released in
2011
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and
2022
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; all feature the band exploring hard rock and heavy metal sounds.
Alternate takes of "1970" and "Wareruraido" were used for a single, while re-recordings of "Korosu" and "1970" with
Michio Kurihara
(born 23 November 1961) is a Japanese guitarist who has played with Ai Aso, Cosmic Invention, Hazama, Ensemble Pearl, Overhang Party, Onna, Ghost (1984 band), Ghost, Damon & Naomi, Boris (band), Boris, Yura Yura Teikoku, YBO2, and The Stars (J ...
appear on ''
Boris / Variations + Live in Japan
''Boris Variations'' is a compilation of previously recorded and re-recorded audio music, as well as live video music by Japanese band, Boris. The CD comprises selections from six Boris full-length releases that generally keep to their 'heavy ...
.''
Music videos were shot for the tracks "1970" and "Korosu" and were originally viewable on FoodUnited's website. Both videos were later included on the 2003 DVD ''
Live at Shimokitazawa Shelter
''見殺し塔からずっと: Live at Shimokitazawa Shelter'' is the first DVD release by Japanese band Boris. It was captured on their Black Summer tour on July 12, 2003. The first ten tracks are songs from the show, which are mostly from the ' ...
''.
Track listing
Personnel
;Boris
* Takeshi – vocals, bass, and guitar
* Wata – guitar and echo
* Atsuo – drums, percussions, and vocals
;Guest musicians
*
Lori S. – vocals on "Heavy Friends"
*
Maso Yamazaki
, better known by his stage name Masonna, is a Japanese noise musician. He was born on November 16, 1966, in Miyazu, Kyoto, Japan.
was started in 1987 in Osaka as Maso Yamazaki's noise project. The name is a combination of the Japanese words ...
– analog synthesizer on "Dyna-Soar"
*
Masami Akita
is a Japanese noise project started in 1979 by , best known for a style of harsh, confrontational noise. Since 1980, Akita has released over 400 recordings and has collaborated with various artists.
The name Merzbow comes from the German dada ...
–
PowerBook
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on "Death Valley"
* Eddie Legend – lead guitar on "Koei"
* Komi – vocals on "Kane"
;Production
* Tetsuya "Cherry" Tochigi – main engineer
* Takumi Iyobe – assistant engineer
* Osamu Kon – assistant engineer
* Kazuhiko Itoh – assistant engineer
* Souichirou Nakamura – mastering engineer
* Higasayama "Hatchaku" Kunihito – recording crew
* Fangs Anal Satan – design
* Furuyong – logotype
* Eri Shibata – photos
Pressing history
References
External links
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2002 albums
Boris (band) albums