There are 8 Artists named Anthem

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#1.(アンセム) Anthem is a legendary Japanese heavy metal band founded in Tokyo during 1981 as a quartet of singer Toshihito Maeda, guitarist Akifumi Koyanagi, bass player 柴田直人 (Naoto Shibata) ("Ski") and drummer Takamasa Ohuchi. Koyanagi left in late 1983 to be replaced by Hiroya Fukada. In December 1984 vocalist Toshihito Maeda also left and Anthem drafted 坂本英三 (Eizo Sakamoto) for their debut eponymous album issued in July 1985 by Nexus and licensed to Europe via Roadrunner Records. Their first release was the self-titled "Anthem" album, featuring classics songs like 'Wild Anthem' and 'Warning Action'. The next release, "Tightrope" showcased a more catchy, melodic sound with an improved vocal perfomance by Eizo. "Bound to Break" was to be the last album featuring Eizo Sakamoto for nearly two decades, and was by far his most impressive vocal performance to that point. The album was full of classics (Empty Eyes, Bound to Break, Soldiers) and introduced the band's long-time world-famous Producer, Chris Tsangarides (Perhaps best known for producing Judas Priest's classic 1990 album, 'Painkiller'). With the departure of Eizo in 1988, Naoto recruited Yukio Morikawa to the band's vocal position.

With Yukio came the album Gypsy Ways, considered the band's most enduringly popular album. the voice of Yukio made the band a great success at that time, and he was similar in style, vocal range and ability to Graham Bonnet. In 89, the album "Hunting Time" was released, in which the song "The Juggler" was used as a PV. In the beginning of 90's Anthem dealt with another departure, this time Hiroya Fukuda (guitar) left and was replaced by Hideaki 'Shadow Walker' Nakama which recorded the album "No Smoke Without Fire", this time without the band's staple Producer / Engineer Tsangarides. Hideaki left the band after recording just the one album and the search for a new guitarist began. After many auditions the young Akio Shimizu joined the band. In 1992, the band release "Domestic Booty", one of their best albums, with amazing and technical songs (courtesy of Akio): Venom Strike, Renegade, and The Dice of No Mercy. Unfortunately, classic-style Heavy Metal was out of fashion in the early 90's, and with the explosion of Grunge in the U.S. and the Visual Kei movement in Japanese music, Naoto decided to put an end to the band. The members of Anthem followed the album's release with a very big tour covering many cities of Japan and finally they released the VHS/CD "Last Anthem - Live" recorded at Nissin Power Station, which was to be the band's last show for nearly eight years.

After the long hiatus, Anthem returned in 2000, with the album "Heavy Metal Anthem" which featured the vocalist Graham Bonnet (from Rainbow), the album is entirely composed by classic band songs rearranged to English. The lineup on HMA was: Graham Bonnet (vocals), Naoto Shibata (bass), Akio Shimizu (guitar) and Takamasa Oouchi (drums).

Later, Hirotsugu Homma (who played together briefly with Shibata in Loudness) replaced Takamasa on the drums and Eizo returned to the vocals. In 2001 they released Seven Hills, showcasing an entirely new musical direction for the band, although still firmly rooted in 80's Heavy Metal. In 2002 came "Overload", which is considered by most critics to be much more agressive than Seven Hills. In 2003 the band recorded "Live Melt Down" in Citta Club Kawazaki, with a setlist full of classics and an amazing perfomance by Eizo. 2004 the band release the single "Onslaught" followed by the album "Eternal Warrior" following the sound direction of Overload. In 2005, Anthem celebrates the 20th Year Anniversary with a amazing tour where all the member of the band since 1985 played the band songs in their respective formations. At the final show of this tour was filmed the DVD "20th Anniversary Tour" (again at Club Citta in Kawazaki).

In 2006 Anthem released "Immortal", followed by the single and PV of "Immortal Bind". The most recent output has seen Anthem push even further into the Power Metal-tinged style showcased on 'Domestic Booty' and 'Eternal Warrior' with 2008's "Black Empire". A PV of 'Heat of the Night' was released shortly after the album hit in November, '08 and has thus far garnered even more positive critical reviews than "Immortal".

On Jan 10, 2013, the band announced it was on hiatus after Shibata was diagnosed with stomach cancer. The band said on its home page that the cancer was detected early and it was optimistic it could return to touring in April.

#2. Anthem is a crossover reggae band from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The band's sound is greatly influenced by urban contemporary, pop, and adult contemporary. Anthem's members include some Jamaican immigrants as well as some musicians who were born and raised in the U.S.; Rob Williams (lead vocals), Donald Rose (keyboards), and Courtney “Coozie” Mellers (guitar) are among the members who were born in Jamaica. Anthem includes more than one member of the Mellers family; Carey Mellers (keyboards) and Jermaine Mellers (bass) are nephews of reggae producer Courtney Mellers. One of Anthem’s U.S.-born members is Leslie Ming (drums), a veteran session player who was also a former member of the disco band B.T. Express. In 2003, Anthem signed with jazz label Mack Avenue Records and recorded Are You Ready?, which was produced by Eric Schilling. Are You Ready? was released in February 2004. http://www.anthemband.com/

#3. Female Fronted Classic Rock band whose debut album Cuttin' Thru' was released in 1981. It suffered from poor production but was later re-recorded/remastered in 1999 and released as Cuttin' Thru' II.

#4.Hardcore band from New Haven, CT, USA. Anthem was previously called Breaking Point back in 2000 when they started writing songs and played their first show in June of 2001 with CTHC bands Forthright, Dead Wrong, and Your Mistake. They self released two demos: Demo 2001 and Demo 2002 (Bitter Hearts and Blackened Starts). Breaking Point changed their name to Anthem in late 2001 to avoid confusion with a nu-metal band of the same name. Anthem broke up in May 2002, citing differences between band members as the reason. Dan Sullivan, the guitarist, now plays guitar in Living Hell. Mike Hall, the second drummer, went on to drum for Verse for a few years.

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Dio-tribute band from Norway.

#6.
Psych rock band from the USA. One and only album from 1970: Anthem (Buddah Records BDS 5071)

#7 NYC based rapper who recently released his first single, "Yellow Cab" from his upcoming album, Almost There. He is signed to upstart indie hip-hop label Amoeba Music group. "Yellow Cab" is an ode to New York nightlife and has been a buzzing on the club scene. Almost There is being released in August.
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#8. Martial industrial from France.

Bound to Break
Anthem Lyrics

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agaku koto mo sakebi mo wasure IN THE ELEVATOR
kagayaka nai kuroi hikari afureru machi e
konkuriito ni hasamare ima mo iki tsuzukeru
buchi kowase yo! toji kometa kokoro no kagi wo
BOUND TO BREAK

hami dasu koto ga kowai kara jibun wa PRETENDER
fuzake sugita toki wo kakusu tame ni sugata wo

afure dashita kokoro wa ima mo moe tsuzukeru
buchi kowase yo! tachi kometa shihai no yami wo

MIDNIGHT STRANGER
sono chikara de
MIDNIGT AVENGER
umare kaware
YOUR DESIRE

OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK

CRY OF THE BRAVE

MIDNIGHT STRANGER
sono chikara de
MIDNIGHT AVENGER
umare kaware
YOUR DESIRE

OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK

OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK
OUT OF BOUNDS, BOUND TO BREAK

CRY OF THE BRAVE
BOUND TO BREAK

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anthem's song "Bound to Break" convey a sense of rebellion against societal norms and constraints. The lines "agaku koto mo sakebi mo wasure IN THE ELEVATOR" ("Forgetting struggling and screaming in the elevator") suggest a sense of being trapped in a mundane routine, longing to break free. They also indicate a desire to forget the past and move forward towards a brighter future. The line "BOUND TO BREAK" reinforces this idea of breaking free from constraints.

The phrase "hami dasu koto ga kowai kara jibun wa PRETENDER" ("I pretend to be someone else because I'm scared of revealing myself") conveys a sense of discomfort with one's own identity or image. This discomfort may stem from a feeling of being judged or ostracized by others. The lyrics suggest that instead of trying to fit in with societal norms, one should break free and assert their true selves.

The refrain, "MIDNIGHT STRANGER, MIDNIGHT AVENGER, YOUR DESIRE," conveys a sense of power and defiance that is central to the song's message. The final line, "CRY OF THE BRAVE," reinforces the idea of breaking free from constraints and standing up for oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

agaku koto mo sakebi mo wasure IN THE ELEVATOR
Forgetting everything, including struggle and scream, while being confined in the elevator

kagayaka nai kuroi hikari afureru machi e
Heading towards a city overflowing with dull darkness

konkuriito ni hasamare ima mo iki tsuzukeru
Trapped in concrete, still struggling to keep breathing

buchi kowase yo! toji kometa kokoro no kagi wo
Breaking open the locked heart

BOUND TO BREAK
Destined to break free

hami dasu koto ga kowai kara jibun wa PRETENDER
Being afraid of being exposed, pretending to be someone else

fuzake sugita toki wo kakusu tame ni sugata wo
Hiding one's true form to erase the past mistakes and foolishness

afure dashita kokoro wa ima mo moe tsuzukeru
The overflowing heart still burns even now

buchi kowase yo! tachi kometa shihai no yami wo
Breaking free from the darkness that controls

MIDNIGHT STRANGER
Unknown entity cloaked in the night

sono chikara de
With that power