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Dynamis
Number of posts : 1646 Localisation : Arizona Registration date : 2007-04-28
| Subject: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Sat Oct 24, 2015 9:47 pm | |
| Hello,
I recently discovered a new find- Imari Tones, the first Christian metal band from Japan. The groups lists its influences as Van Halen, Stryper, Living Colour, Loudness & Rush.
I might describe the new Imari Tones album, "Revive The World", as 'eighties metal', albeit that might be somewhat limiting. Yes, there are some melodic metal and hard rock moments (sort of like Stryper& Laudamus) but also some bluesy hard rock aspects as well (think Aerosmith meets Bride). Standing out is the period slightly progressive Rush influence.
Vocalist & guitarist Tak Nakamine is pretty good.
Here is the link to the Imaris Tones ReverNation page: https://www.reverbnation.com/imaritones | |
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alldatndensum Admin
Number of posts : 23629 Age : 54 Localisation : Tennessee Registration date : 2007-01-30
| Subject: Re: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Sun Oct 25, 2015 7:14 am | |
| I had heard of these guys a few years back but didn't seek out their music as it was super bad to start with. While istening to clips of their album "Victory In Jesus", they sound somewhat what a mix of early Dokken and the very first Poison album would have sounded like. The guitarist is more than adequate and has some tasty chops. However, because of their ages and the language barrier, the songs just have a youthful naivety that bands like Poison had to begin with until their songwriting matured. I may try a download or two of theirs from eMusic just because I can get them cheap. _________________ I might have decided, or maybe not, that I should or shouldn't, depending on the issue or non-issue, to possibly share or not share, any thoughts, opinions, or facts (that might not be deemed factual by some), due to possible fear of any misinterpretation or retribution. https://christianhardmusic.niceboard.com/ | |
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Dynamis
Number of posts : 1646 Localisation : Arizona Registration date : 2007-04-28
| Subject: Re: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:24 am | |
| OK, I see the point, but I have not had opportunity to hear "Victory In Jesus" either. The only Imari Tones album I have is the newest one, "Revive The World". No, the group might not have the technical licks and chops of Stryper but do not think it is all that bad either- at least its better material. My thought is that the band has improved a lot since "Victory In Jesus". Again, I am not in position to offer comparison.
Regardless, I am simply glad that there is a Christian metal band from Japan to begin with... | |
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Guilty/Forgiven
Number of posts : 9980 Age : 54 Localisation : Yucca Valley, CA Registration date : 2007-05-18
| Subject: Re: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Sun Oct 25, 2015 11:21 am | |
| Def gonna check em out... but as for being the first Christian metal from Japan... I'm under the impression that a band called Diall was the first. I could be wrong though as there isn't much info on them. I have a rip from an album they released in the 90s... Here's what I have on them: Diall Metal Japanese band formed in 1986. Kan Takahashi - Bass; Yasushi Abe - Guitars; Takahiro Saitoh - Vocals; NOB - Drums.
I can upload their album for anyone interested in hearing it. | |
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alldatndensum Admin
Number of posts : 23629 Age : 54 Localisation : Tennessee Registration date : 2007-01-30
| Subject: Re: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:08 am | |
| Definitely interested!!!! _________________ I might have decided, or maybe not, that I should or shouldn't, depending on the issue or non-issue, to possibly share or not share, any thoughts, opinions, or facts (that might not be deemed factual by some), due to possible fear of any misinterpretation or retribution. https://christianhardmusic.niceboard.com/ | |
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alldatndensum Admin
Number of posts : 23629 Age : 54 Localisation : Tennessee Registration date : 2007-01-30
| Subject: Re: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:55 pm | |
| I bought a couple of cheap downloads from eMusic from this band. All I can say is, "What was I thinking?" _________________ I might have decided, or maybe not, that I should or shouldn't, depending on the issue or non-issue, to possibly share or not share, any thoughts, opinions, or facts (that might not be deemed factual by some), due to possible fear of any misinterpretation or retribution. https://christianhardmusic.niceboard.com/ | |
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Xid
Number of posts : 5579 Age : 55 Localisation : Knoxville, TN Registration date : 2014-03-12
| Subject: Re: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:31 pm | |
| I listened to their stuff on ReverbNation. While the music is good, and accents usually don't bother me, they sound like they have a 4-year-old on vocals. Now, I understand English isn't his native language so I'm not trying to be mean or make fun of him but I would recommend a speech coach. | |
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topshot rhit
Number of posts : 3886 Localisation : Indiana Registration date : 2007-01-30
| Subject: Re: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:33 pm | |
| I couldn't take the vocals either. Production reminded me of 70s Jesus Music as well. Hope they get lots of Japanese fans though. _________________ "If you are not concerned about your neighbor's salvation, you should be concerned about your own."
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ChristTrekker
Number of posts : 291 Registration date : 2017-02-13
| Subject: Re: IMARI TONES - First Christian Metal Band from Japan! Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:52 am | |
| Thread resurrection...
I just recently discovered these guys for myself when I stumbled across their label, Kitchen Knife Records. Some other groups there, too. Wondering what y'all think of their newest release.
Through some aimless clicking from somewhere here, I ended up at Victoriano, a J-rock band from Chile, who sing in Spanish. They have some stuff at Bandcamp which is OK, but also a free DL (a .rar but 7zip opened it just fine) which I thought rocked despite not being able to understand a word of it. I don't know if they're a Christian group as well (since I can read barely anything) but worth a mention.
Given how few Christians there are in Japan, I wish this group well and hope they are able to reach many people there! | |
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