About Japanese metal
Japanese metal is a music genre that emerged in Japan. It is usually classed as a form of music of Japan and metal music.
From Wikipedia
Japanese metal (Japanese: ジャパニーズ・メタル, Hepburn: Japanīzu metaru) 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 material released internationally, including Europe and North America with their pre-established metal bases. Domestic metal saw its commercial peak in Japan in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with the top acts selling millions of records. Many metal bands from the visual kei scene toured and gained recognition in the West in the 2000s. The 2010s saw a boom of all-female metal bands form and gain mainstream attention.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Japanese metal.
- ↑ music of Japan
- ↑ metal music
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Japanese metal?
Japanese metal is a music genre that emerged in Japan. It is usually classed as a form of music of Japan and metal music.
Where and when did Japanese metal originate?
Japanese metal originated in Japan.