Onmyou-za [陰陽座]

Onmyou-za (陰陽座) is a japanese heavy metal band that is one of the most known in the genre in Japan. Their sound mix traditional japanese mythology with heavy sound and lyrics written in archaic japanese. The concept of yin and yang is very prominent in their music fusing two opposites together (for example calm traditional folk instrumentation with heavy metal and female vocals with male ones). They are also a very theatrical act. They are noted for their powerful female and male duo vocals and also at times Iron Maiden inspired guitar riffs. Heian era (794-1185) clothing is their trademark stage attire.

Origin:	Osaka, Japan
Genre(s):	Heavy Metal, Visual Kei
Years active:	1999 - present
Label(s):	King Records (JP) Gan-Shin (EU)
Website:	Official Website

Members

- Kuroneko - Vocals
- Maneki - Guitar/Chorus
- Karukan - Guitar
- Matatabi - Bass/Vocals
- Tora - Drums

Extra Information and Goodies

Biography	Information about the band from the begining until now.
Discography:	|Singles|Albums|VHS|DVD|Compilation|