Artist : Gargoyle
Country : Japan
Release : Super Battle Gargoyle
Year : 2008
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
Info:
Gargoyle is a thrash metal band from Japan that merge thrash with various folk, progressive and avant-garde elements. Formed in 1987 by Kiba (vocals), Yotaro (guitar), Real Jack (guitar) and Toshi (bass) and Not (drums), the band went through many member changes before gaining guitarist She-Ja and drummer Katsuji, as well as losing Yotaro. The band released their debut album “Misogi” in 1989. Though She-Ja would leave the band shortly after the release of their fourth album “Tenron”, Guitarist Kentaro joined shortly after his departure and Yotaro re-joined for their fifth album. Yotaro would leave the band in 2001 to focus on his family life, leaving Kentaro as the sole guitarist. Gargoyle have released 14 full lengths to date, along with several EPs and live videos, as well as having started their own music label (First Cell).
Katsuji also played in Volcano and Animetal. Guitarist Kentaro has played with Takayoshi Ohmura. She-Ja is now playing in thrash metal band Volcano.