Japan offers one of the most unique metal subcultures on Earth. With an eye always on the Western world, the country has taken cues from the metal scene at large, first adopting the twin guitar attack ...

When it comes to great hard rock and metal scenes around the world, you should never overlook the great music coming out of Japan. The music has been hugely influential and ever evolving and we've ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The iconic Japanese metal band Babymetal reveals the four metal albums that have most influenced them. Listen as they break down ...

Japanese anime characters are easy to spot for those obsessed with the genre and casual observers alike. The way Japanese anime artists put the finishing touches on each character is truly unique to ...

In the bright and bustling world of Japanese pop culture, idol bands are major. They are music groups consisting of idols — or young stars manufactured by corporations for the sole purpose of ...

Japanese death metal band GYZE will drop its fourth studio album, "ASIAN CHAOS," in North America and Europe on Friday (July 12). By Billboard Japan Japanese death metal band GYZE (pronounced “gee-zeh ...

Japan has always had a love affair with heavy metal music. This has been true ever since bands like KISS and Judas Priest, and it continues on to this day with artists like Arch Enemy, Slayer and tons ...