Phoenix Rising brings Galneryus’ fluent guitar, shining keyboards and high-reaching vocals together in power metal with a distinctly Japanese melodic sense.
Japan Metal & Hard Rock Albums of the 2010s – Page 2
Browse 69 metal and hard rock albums connected to the Japan scene in the 2010s, with detailed artist and album pages.
Albums
Nine Lives uses soft vocals, tasteful keyboards and emotional guitar to portray the warmth of Scandinavian melodic rock.
Tokyo Jukebox 2 is best heard not simply as a covers-related entry, but as a record that shows how MARTY FRIEDMAN translates outside material into its
What If... lets the reunited Mr. Big members play to each other’s strengths across catchy rock songs and emotional ballads.
Immortal Soul combines Riot’s sharp twin guitars, speedy rhythm and powerful high-register singing to renew the heat of traditional US metal.
In Waves crosses Trivium’s sharp thrash riffs, breakdown weight and melodic choruses to display the band’s range.
Deep Exceed is Aldious’ debut statement, joining bright twin guitars, speed-driven rhythm and melodic vocals in a traditional melodic-metal frame.
Annihilator is a self-titled dose of Annihilator’s cutting thrash riffs, complex rhythm and Jeff Waters’ distinctive guitar spark.
Resurrection opens a new chapter for Galneryus by gathering virtuosic guitar and keyboards, racing rhythm and soaring melody into one forward thrust.
To the Metal! puts Gamma Ray’s racing riffs, heroic choruses and Kai Hansen’s forceful vocal style directly in front.
A Touch of Heaven layers Last Autumn’s Dream’s warm vocals, soft keyboards and graceful melody into Scandinavian AOR.
Yes is a useful way to hear LAST AUTUMN'S DREAM from a different angle within the 2010 catalogue.
Bad D.N.A. layers Marty Friedman’s exotic-tinged melodies, sharp guitar phrases and arrangements that cross rock and metal.
Facemelter delivers classic hard rock through Y&T’s bluesy guitar, sturdy rhythm and direct vocals.