Sinawe ( ko, 시나위) is a heavy metal/

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band from

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. Led by guitarist and sole constant member

Shin Daechul Shin Daechul ( ko, 신대철) is a South Korean musician and songwriter. He is best known as leader and guitarist of Sinawe, who are considered one of the first heavy metal bands in South Korea. He is the son of Shin Jung-hyeon, who is often c ...

, they are credited as being the first heavy metal band in South Korea. During its golden age in the late 1980s and mid 1990s, many now renowned musicians such as

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, Kim Jong-seo,

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and

Bada Kim Kim Bada (, born October 21, 1971) is a South Korean singer, musician, producer, and songwriter. His birth name is Kim Jung-nam (김정남). From 1995 to 1999, he was the fifth vocalist of Korean rock band Sinawe. In 2003, he formed the rock ban ...

honed their musical abilities while members of Sinawe.

History

, the son of

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, who is considered "the Godfather of Korean rock music," formed Sinawe in 1986 and they released their first album that same year. The album, featuring

, sold 400,000 copies and the band took to the forefront of Korean heavy metal. However the first of several complete lineup changes took place the following year for their second album ''Down and Up''. Kim Jong-seo provided vocals for ''Down and Up'' and the 1988 Shin Jung-hyeon cover album, but not for ''Freeman''. He did return for 1990's ''Four'', which also featured a young

on bass guitar. However, Sinawe stopped activities after its release. In 1995, Shin Daechul reformed Sinawe with new members and an alternative rock sound, and released ''매맞는 아이''. Singer

was recruited for the mini album ''Circus'' in 1996 and would become the group's longest serving vocalist, staying until 1999's ''Psychodelos''. A mini album was released in 2000 and the double album (one in Korean, one in English) ''Cheerleading Fan'' the following year. In 2012, Sinawe temporarily reunited with Bada Kim to participate in MBC's ''

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2''. Seven years after their previous album, 2006's ''Reason of Dead Bugs'', the band released the mini album ''Mirrorview'' in 2013 adding an

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sound. It includes a new recording of their classic "Turn Up the Radio" with vocalist Yoon Jihyun. After performing with him several times prior, Sinawe held a "comeback concert" reuniting with Bada Kim on July 17, 2015. They are currently preparing a new album.

Discography

Studio albums

*''Heavy Metal Sinawe'' (1986) *''Down and Up'' (1987) *''Freeman'' (1988) *''Four'' (1990) *''매맞는 아이'' (1995) *''은퇴선언'' (1997) *''Psychodelos'' (1998) *''Cheerleading Fan - Sinawe Vol.8 & English Album'' (2001) *''Reason of Dead Bugs'' (2006)

Mini albums

*''Circus'' (1996) *''미니앨범'' (2000) *''Mirrorview'' (2013)

Other work

*''신중현 리메이크'' (1988, Shin Jung-hyeon cover album) *''Best Collection'' (1988, compilation album) *''A Tribute To 신중현'' (1997, Shin Jung-hyeon tribute album with the song "꽃잎") *''77 99 22'' (1999,

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tribute album with the song "아니 벌써")

Band members

Current members

– Vocal (1996–2000, 2015–present) *

– Guitar (1986–1991, 1995–present) *Kim Jungwook – Bass (201x–present)

Former members

– Vocal (1986) * Kim Jong-seo – Vocal (1987, 1989–1990) *Kim Seong-hyeon – Vocal (1987–1988) *Son Sung-Hoon – Vocal (1995) *Kim Yong – Vocal (2000–200X) *Kang han – Vocal (200x–201x) *Yoon Jihyun – Vocal (201x–201x) * Kang Gi-young – Bass (1986, 1986–1987) *Park Yeong-bae – Bass (1986) *Kim Yeong-jin – Bass (1987–1988) *

– Bass (1989–1991) *Jeong Han-jong – Bass (1995–1997) *Kim Kyong-won – Bass (1998–2002) *Lee Kyung-han – Bass (200x–201x) *Kang Jong-su – Drum (1986) *Kim Min-gi – Drum (1986–1988) *Oh Kyeong-hwan – Drum (1989–1991) *Shin Dong-hyeon – Drum (1995–2001) *Lee Dong-yeob – Drum (200x–200x)

References

External links

* {{Authority control South Korean rock music groups South Korean heavy metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1986