Genre(s):
Traditional Heavy Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Rocking, Freedom
Origin:
Japan (Osaka)
Formed In:
1981
Status:
On Hold
Last known line-up:
Minoru Niihara - Vocals (X.Y.Z.->A, Sly, ex-Earthshaker, Ded Chaplin, Akira Takasaki)
Akira Takasaki - Guitar (Lazy (Jpn), Ji-Zo)
Masayoshi Yamashita - Bass (Spaed, Blood Circus, guest on 5X)
Munetaka Higuchi - Drums (Lazy (Jpn), Sly, Rose of Rose, Blood Circus, Akira Takasaki)
Former/Past Member(s):
Drums:
Hirotsugu Homma (ex-Ezo, Saber Tiger, Anthem (Jpn), ex-Flatbacker)
Bass:
Naoto Shibata (Anthem (Jpn), Saber Tiger)
Taiji Sawada (ex-X Japan, Kings, Dirty Trashroad, Otokaze)
Vocals:
Masaki Yamada (EZO, Flatbacker)
Mike Vescera (Killing Machine, The Reign of Terror, Obsession (US), Palace of Black, Safe Haven, Roland Grapow, MVP, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Dr. Sin, Stygia (US))
Discography:
Loudness - The Birthday Eve [full-length] - 1981
Loudness - Burning Love [single] - 1982
Loudness - Devil Soldier [full-length] - 1982
Loudness - Geraldine [single] - 1983
Loudness - The Law Of Devil's Land [full-length] - 1983
Loudness - Road Racer [single] - 1983
Loudness - Live-loud-alive [live] - 1983
Loudness - Disillusion [full-length] - 1984
Loudness - Crazy Night [single] - 1984
Loudness - Thunder In The East [full-length] - 1985
Loudness - Got To Fight [single] - 1985
Loudness - Never Stay Here, Never Forget You [best of/compilation] - 1986
Loudness - Let It Go [single] - 1986
Loudness - Shadows Of War [full-length] - 1986
Loudness - Lightning Strikes [full-length] - 1986
Loudness - Risky Woman [single] - 1987
Loudness - So Lonely [single] - 1987
Loudness - '81-'86 Live [live] - 1987
Loudness - Hurricane Eyes [full-length] - 1987
Loudness - Jealousy [ep] - 1988
Loudness - Long Distance Love/Good Things Going [single] - 1988
Loudness - A Lesson In Loudness [ep] - 1989
Loudness - Dreamer & Screamer [single] - 1989
Loudness - Early Singles [best of/compilation] - 1989
Loudness - Down'n'dirty [single] - 1989
Loudness - You Shook Me [single] - 1989
Loudness - Soldier Of Fortune [full-length] - 1989
Loudness - Loud 'n' Rare [ep] - 1991
Loudness - In The Mirror [single] - 1991
Loudness - On The Prowl [full-length] - 1991
Loudness - Loudest Ballads [best of/compilation] - 1991
Loudness - Slap In The Face [single] - 1991
Loudness - Sleepless Nights [single] - 1991
Loudness - Loudest [best of/compilation] - 1991
Loudness - Black Widow [single] - 1992
Loudness - Loudness [full-length] - 1992
Loudness - Slaughter House [single] - 1992
Loudness - Once And For All [live] - 1994
Loudness - Electric Kisses [single] - 1994
Loudness - Heavy Metal Hippies [full-length] - 1994
Loudness - Best Songs Collection [best of/compilation] - 1995
Loudness - Loud 'n' Raw [live] - 1995
Loudness - Ghetto Machine [full-length] - 1997
Loudness - Dragon [full-length] - 1998
Loudness - Engine [full-length] - 1999
Loudness - Eurobonds [best of/compilation] - 2000
Loudness - Spiritual Canoe [full-length] - 2001
Loudness - Best Of Loudness 8688-the Atlantic Years [best of/compilation] - 2001
Loudness - The Soldier's Just Came Back [live] - 2001
Loudness - The Days Of Glory-the Very Best Of Loudness [best of/compilation] - 200
Loudness - Pandemonium [full-length] - 2001
Loudness - Remasterpieces: the Best Of Loudness [best of/compilation] - 2001
Loudness - Biosphere [full-length] - 2002
Loudness - Loudness Live 2002 [live] - 2003
Loudness - Terror Hakuri [full-length] - 2004
Loudness - Crazy Samurai [single] - 2004
Loudness - Rockshocks [best of/compilation] - 2004
Loudness - Racing [full-length] - 2004
Loudness - The Battleship Musashi [single] - 2005
Loudness - The Best Of Reunion [best of/compilation] - 2005
Loudness - Breaking The Taboo [full-length] - 2006
Loudness - Loudness Complete Box [boxed set] - 2007
Loudness - Metal Mad [full-length] - 2008
Loudness - Golden Best Loudness - Early Years Collection - [best of/compilation] - 2009
Loudness - The Everlasting [full-length] - 2009
Loudness - King Of Pain [full-length] - 2010
Loudness - The Eternal Soldiers [single] - 2010
Loudness - 2-0-1-2 [full-length] - 2012
Loudness - Samsara Flight [full-length] - 2016
Loudness - Rise To Glory [full-length] - 2018
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