Galneryus

[oldboy]

IMHO the best Metal band in the world today, together with Blind Guardian. Discography could be split in two, according to the singers: the Yama B albums, and the Sho albums.

With Yama B. (In order of preference)
1) Advance to the Fall
2) Beyond the End of Despair
3) One for All
4) Reincarnation
5) Flag of Punishment

With Sho
1) Under the Force of Courage
2) Angel of Salvation
3) Ultimate Sacrifice
4) Vetelgyus
5) Resurrection
6) Phoenix Rising

 

[oldboy]

A sample track with Yama B.

 

[oldboy]

And one with Sho

 

[Sir Exar Kun]

I've seen this band get a ton of praise, and I've tried listening to them but I just cannot get past the vocals. I am not a big lyrics person, but it drives me nuts when I can't at least understand the singer. I have a very hard time understanding Japanese singers, and this band is no different.

To each their own, I guess.

 

[Purveyor Of Evil]

I can't tell if it's English or Japanese.

 

[KingsGene]

 

[spag]

I love the music by some other Japanese bands as well, but also can't get past the lyrics. Something about the language just doesn't go well for the type of music IMHO. Some instrumental bands would probably be great.

As an example, a great prog band is ARSNOVA (http://www.arsnova-prog.com/)