- Mastermind (Japanese band)
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Mastermind Origin Japan Genres extreme power metal Years active 1995–present Labels Black Listed Records Members - Norio Sato – vocals
- Naoyuki Hasegawa – bass
- Shinichi Kojima – drums
- Yoshiya Sato – guitars
- Yoshiyuki Watari – guitars
Mastermind is a power metal band from Japan. Having formed in 1995, the band has released four demos and four studio albums. There are five members of the band, all of whom are of Japanese descent.
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History
The band began in Japan in 1995 after members Yoshiyuki Watarai, Yoshiya Sato, Norio Sato, and Shin-ichi Kojima got together. With Norio Sato on vocals, Yoshiyuki Watarai and Yoshiya Sato on guitars, and Shin-ichi Kojima on drums. In the beginning, the band had a hard time acquiring a bassist. In 1998, Naoyuki Hasegawa joined the band as the full-time bassist and they were ready to get underway with production and music writing.
Style
The band is noted as being extreme power metal, putting much emphasis on fast guitar and drum work, with an epic touch to their lyrics. The band consists of five members, including two guitarists for twin guitar solos.
Discography
Demos
- Mastermind
- Reach for the Sky
- The Way I Go
- Moments
Albums
- Song for the New World (2000)
- The Way I Go (2001)
- To the World Beyond (2004)
- From Here to Eternity (2006)
External links
- Mastermind on the Metallum encyclopedia
Categories:- Musical groups established in 1995
- Japanese power metal musical groups
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