Album title: We are X
Artist: X Japan
Genre: Heavy Metal/Power Metal/Symphonic Metal
Nationality: Japanese
Release date: March 3
Position in Discography: Sixth, but first soundtrack
Fear Factor: Low
Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? Yes
Average RYM Score: 3.69
If you're into your Japanese metal, apparently you should know these guys. They've been around since the eighties and are the first Japanese metal band to have commercial success on an independent label. It says here. Me, I have very little experience of Japanese metal. Flower Travellin' Band, Sigh, Vow Wow, that's about it. Nobody dare mention Babymetal! This then is the soundtrack to the documentary of the same name. Oddly enough, kicks off with a beautiful, fragile ballad, then powers right in, going for the throat. Nice to hear some good old power metal! Great mix of heads-down power metal and some really lovely ballads. Must check out more from these guys.
Check out more from this artist? Yes
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Always
Expectation Index: 0