Seikima-II is a Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 1982. Throughout their career they have had numerous lineups, with lead singer Demon Kakka the sole constant member. The group has sold over 10 mil
Seikima-II at Japan Expo in Paris, 2010.
Demon Kakka and Jail O'Hashi performing in 2010.
Demon Kakka performing the song "Dead Symphony".
Lead vocalist Demon Kakka
Japanese metal is heavy metal music from Japan. The country's first metal bands formed in the mid-to-late 1970s. The number of acts increased significantly in the next decade, but only a few saw their
Seikima-II
…Kitarite Heavy Metal. The album received a now-infamous rating of 0 by the metal magazine Burrn!, but sold over 100,000 copies, marking the first time a Japanese metal band had done so. Their first official debut show to start their invasion of Earth was at Shinjuku Ruido on Friday September 13. On April 2, 1986, they…
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