Onmyo-za ( Japanese 陰陽 座 Omyo: Dza , dub. “Collection of yin and yang ”) is a Japanese heavy metal / folk metal band founded in 1999 in Osaka . It is one of the most famous metal bands in Japan [2] . The signature phrase is " Youkai Heavy Metal."
| Onmyo-za | |
|---|---|
| Genres | heavy metal [1] folk metal |
| Years | 1999 - present |
| A country |  Japan |
| Language of songs | Japanese |
| Label | King Records ( Japan ) Gan-Shin ( EU ) |
| Composition | Matatabi Kuroneko Karukan Maneki Tora |
| Official site | |
Content
Biography
Style
Members
- Matatabi - bass , vocals
- Kuroneko - vocals
- Karukan - guitar
- Maneki - guitar , backing vocals
Former members
- Atsushi Kawatsuka (Formerly known as Tora) - drums , percussion musical instruments .
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album type | release date | The highest rating in Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kikoku-Tenshou (鬼哭 転 生; Wailing Reincarnation ) | Studio album | December 5, 1999 | - |
| Hyakki-Ryouran (百 鬼 繚乱; Welter of Hundred Demons ) | Studio album | December 24, 2000 | - |
| Kohjin-Rasetsu (煌 神 羅刹; Coruscating God Raksasa ) | Studio album | January 10, 2002 | 49 |
| Fuin-Kairan (封印 廻 濫; Circulating Seal ) | Studio album | July 24, 2002 | 62 |
| Houyoku-Rindou (鳳 翼 麟 瞳; Phoenix Wing, Unicorn's Eye ) | Studio album | January 22, 2003 | 23 |
| Sekinetsu-Enbu (赤 熱 演 舞; Red Hot Dance ) | Live album | June 25, 2003 | 66 |
| Mugen-Houei (夢幻泡影; Illusion of Vapor and Shadow ) | Studio album | March 3, 2004 | 27 |
| Garyo-Tensei (臥龍 點 睛; Finishing Touch ) | Studio album | June 22, 2005 | 20 |
| In'you-Shugyoku (陰陽 珠玉; Jewel of Yin and Yang ) | "Best of" compilation album | February 8, 2006 | 13 |
| Onmyou-Live (陰陽 雷 舞; Onmyou Thunder Live ) | Live album | June 7, 2006 | 33 |
| Maou-Taiten (魔王 戴 天; Evil Lord Takes Heaven ) | Studio album | July 25, 2007 | 13 |
| Chimimouryou (魑魅 魍 魎; Evil River and Mountain Spirits ) | Studio album | September 10, 2008 | five |
| Kongoukyuubi (金剛 九尾; Sturdy Dazzling Ninetails ) | Studio album | September 9, 2009 | 13 |
Singles
| Title | Date of exit | The highest rating in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Ouka no Kotowari (桜 花 ノ 理; Logic of Cherry Blossoms ) | August 19, 2000 | - |
| Tsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Kaze (月 に 叢 雲 花 に 風; Moon in the Clouds, Flower in the Wind ) | December 16, 2001 | - |
| Youka Ninpocho (妖 花 忍 法帖; Ninja Magic Story of Voluptuous Flower ) | December 12, 2002 | 57 |
| Houyoku-Tenshou (鳳 翼 天翔; Soaring Phoenix Wing ) | June 4, 2003 | 66 |
| Mezame (醒; Awakening ) | October 1, 2003 | thirty |
| Nemuri (睡; Sleep ) | January 7, 2004 | 40 |
| Kumikyoku “Yoshitsune” - Akki Hogan (組曲 『義 経』 ～ 悪 忌 判官; “Yoshitsune” Musical Suite - The Abhorrer of Evil ) | September 23, 2004 | thirty |
| Kumikyoku "Yoshitsune" - Muma Enjou (組曲 『義 経』 ～ 夢魔 炎 上; Blazing Nightmare ) | October 27, 2004 | 32 |
| Kumikyoku "Yoshitsune" - Raise Kaikou (組曲 『義 経』 ～ 来世 邂逅; Reunite in Afterworld ) | November 11, 2004 | 33 |
| Kouga Ninpocho (甲 賀 忍 法帖: Ninja Magic Story of the Kouga ) | April 27, 2005 | 31 |
| Kokui no Tennyo (黒 衣 の 天 女; Black-Robed Celestial Maiden) | June 27, 2007 | 14 |
| Kureha (紅葉; Kureha ) | August 6, 2008 | 15 |
| Soukoku / Doukoku (相 剋 / 慟 哭; Rivalry / Lament ) | January 21, 2009 | 13 |
| Aokidokugan (蒼 き 独眼; The Blue One-eyed ) | August 26, 2009 | 14 |
DVD
| Title | Video type | Date of exit |
|---|---|---|
| Hyakki-Korinden (百 鬼 降臨 伝; The Legend of Descent of Hundred Demons) | Live video | January 10, 2002 (VHS) February 14, 2004 (DVD) |
| Hakkou-Ranbu (白光 乱舞; White Shining Boisterous Dance ) | Live video | June 25, 2003 |
| Wagashikabane wo Koeteyuke (我 屍 越 行; Go Beyond the Corpse of Mine ) | Live video | March 2, 2005 |
| Yuugen-Reibu (幽 玄 霊 舞; The Live for Profoundness and Sprits ) | Live video | August 22, 2005 |
| Shugyoku-Enbu (珠玉 宴 舞; The Jewel of Feast and Dance ) | Live video | June 21, 2006 |
| Tenkafubu (天下 布 舞; Conquer the World with Pagent ) | Live video | January 23, 2008 |
Additional Information
- Although most of the songs of Ommyo-za are related to Japanese folklore , 12 compositions are related to nimpoto ( 忍 法帖 法帖 nimpo::: « ninja art notebook’) . The single "Kouga Ninpocho" was used at the beginning of the anime series Basilisk .
Notes
- ↑ Allmusic Archived on August 21, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.jame-world.com/en/database-artists-biography-171-onmyo-za.html Jame page
Links
- onmyo-za.net/eng/index.html - the official site of Onmyo-za
- On Encyclopaedia Metallum