Genre(s):
Speed Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Anime and TV show theme songs
Origin:
Japan (Tokyo)
Formed In:
1996
Status:
Split-up
Current line-up:
Eizo Sakamoto - Vocals (Anthem (Jpn))
Syu - Guitar (Galneryus, Valkyr, Aushvitz)
Masaki - Bass
Katsuji - Drums (Gargoyle (Jpn))
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
MIE (Animetal Lady)
Mitsuo Takeuchi (guest on Animetal Marathon IV)
NOV (guest on Animetal Marathon IV) (Volcano)
Miyui (sic?; guest on Animetal Marathon IV)
Guitar:
Marty Friedman (Animetal Lady Marathon II)
Shiija (She-Ja) (Animetal Marathon I to Animetal Marathon IV) (Volcano)
Drums:
Yasuhiro Umesawa (Animetal Marathon I, Complete First Live)
Shinki
Additional Notes
The band is known as アニメタル (pronounced Animetaru) in Japan.
On October 22, 2006, Animetal played their last concert because they wished to pursue their other projects (such as Syu's other bands and vocalist Eizo Sakamoto's very successful solo career and involvement with Anthem).
In 2011, an Animetal tribute band called "Animetal USA" was formed, featuring Michael Vescera, Chris Impellitteri, Rudy Sarzo, and Scott Travis.
On October 22, 2006, Animetal played their last concert because they wished to pursue their other projects (such as Syu's other bands and vocalist Eizo Sakamoto's very successful solo career and involvement with Anthem).
In 2011, an Animetal tribute band called "Animetal USA" was formed, featuring Michael Vescera, Chris Impellitteri, Rudy Sarzo, and Scott Travis.
Discography:
Animetal - アニメタル [single] - 1996
Animetal - 宿敵見参! [single] - 1997
Animetal - The Juppongatana [single] - 1997
Animetal - This Is Animetal [single] - 1997
Animetal - Animetal Marathon I [full-length] - 1997
Animetal - アニメタル･レディー参上! [single] - 1997
Animetal - 特撮でいこう! [single] - 1997
Animetal - アニメタル･サマー [single] - 1997
Animetal - Animetal Lady Kenzan [single] - 1997
Animetal - センチメタル [single] - 1997
Animetal - Towa No Mirai [single] - 1997
Animetal - Yuuki No Akashi [single] - 1998
Animetal - Animetal Marathon II [full-length] - 1998
Animetal - Animetal No Besuto (The Best Of Animetal) [best of/compilation] - 1998
Animetal - Marathon III [full-length] - 1998
Animetal - Complete First Live [live] - 1999
Animetal - Complete Last Live [live] - 1999
Animetal - Marathon IV [full-length] - 2001
Animetal - Animetal Lady Marathon II [full-length] - 2002
Animetal - Animetal Marathon V [full-length] - 2003
Animetal - The Animetal -re-birth Heroes- [ep] - 2004
Animetal - Marathon VI [full-length] - 2004
Animetal - Animetal Marathon VII [full-length] - 2005
Animetal - For the Bravehearts Only! [single] - 2006
Animetal - Decade Of Bravehearts [full-length] - 2006
Animetal - Songs for Everlasting Future [dvd] - 2006
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Official site:
www.compozila.co.jp/iron
