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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.
Anthem Website
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Dio-tribute band from Norway.
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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.
Gypsy Ways
Anthem Lyrics
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Out-運命(さだめ)と言って奴は去った
Past-望みを置き去りに
Time-すべては動きだした
No more-後ろは二度と振り向かないで
Sound-彼方に響く永遠の詩(うた)は
It′s spell-求めた者を誘(いざな)う
Now-砂漠に炎揺れる場所を求めて
Win lose or draw
Lady luck is at the door
Win lose or draw(Oh)
心は 時を越えて
当てなく 彷徨うGypsy
心は 時を越えて
当てなく 旅を続け
今も 彷徨う
Win lose or draw
Lady luck is at the door
Win lose or draw(Oh)
You throw the dice and score
Win lose or draw
Lady luck is at the door
Win lose or draw(Oh)
Gypsy ways
The song "Gypsy Ways" by Anthem is a poetic and existential reflection on the transient nature of life and the search for purpose and destiny. The lyrics paint a picture of a traveler, a Gypsy, who leaves behind his past and sets out on a journey into the unknown. The first two lines of the song talk about destiny and hope, and suggest that the Gypsy has left both of these behind, perhaps because they are too limiting or confining. The music then kicks in and the song becomes more dynamic, as if to suggest that the journey has begun and there is no turning back.
The line "no more, don't look back" is a powerful message that encapsulates the essence of the song: the past is gone and the future is uncertain, so the only thing to do is to keep moving forward. The verses that follow describe the Gypsy as a seeker who is drawn to the eternal poetry of distant sounds, and who follows the call of the dice into the desert, where flames flicker against the sand. The chorus brings in the idea of Lady Luck, who is always present, waiting at the door, and ready to bestow her favors, whether one wins or loses.
Overall, "Gypsy Ways" is a song about the human condition, and the need to keep searching, keep moving, and keep living, even in the face of uncertainty and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
運命(さだめ)と言って奴は去った
The one who spoke of fate has left
望みを置き去りに
Leaving hope behind
すべては動きだした
Everything began to move
後ろは二度と振り向かないで
Never look back again
彼方に響く永遠の詩(うた)は
The eternal song that resonates in the distance
求めた者を誘(いざな)う
Invites those who seek it
お前の示す影に
In the shadow you cast
砂漠に炎揺れる場所を求めて
Seeking a place where flames flicker in the desert
心は 時を越えて 当てなく 彷徨うGypsy
The heart wanders aimlessly, traveling beyond time, like a Gypsy
心は 時を越えて 当てなく 旅を続け 今も 彷徨う
The heart continues to journey aimlessly, traveling beyond time, still wandering now
Win lose or draw Lady luck is at the door Win lose or draw(Oh) You throw the dice and score
Whether you win, lose, or draw, Lady Luck is waiting for you. You throw the dice and score.
Win lose or draw Gypsy ways
No matter the outcome, Gypsy ways prevail
Writer(s): Naoto Shibata, ｎａｏｔｏ ｓｈｉｂａｔａ
Contributed by Leah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darien Tellez
Crying Heart Lyrics.
Kowareta sekai ni
Kainarasareta WARRIORS
Kawaiita hitomi te
Toki wa matsu
Afureta chikara wa
Moo mokuno akashi
Tsukarakitta karada de
Oooh! Nemure
[Refrain]
Only one way to know the truth
Ima wa
So stand up and fight
Kesareta himi no tame
Still my heart is crying
O-ooh-oo-oo-oooh~
Wazukana kodo wo
Kakko ni sugeta WARRIORS
Wasurekaketa chikai wo
Tori modose
[Refrain]
Still my heart is crying
O-ooh-oo-oo-oooh~
Solo
[Refrain]
Only one way to know the truth
Ima mo
So stand up and fight
Yosebi wo yobisamase
Still my heart is crying
O-ooh-oo-oo-oooh~
Still my heart is crying
O-ooh-oo-oo-oooh~
dvwvideo
truly amazing metal! i don't know how i only found out about this band a month ago!
Heavy Metal Hippie
Imagine how stunning it was at release.
Aa Kk
Can’t decide if this is my favorite Anthem album or not. Amazing band with so many masterpieces.
Ivan Gushkov
Sometimes you find that band that just makes you shake your head and wonder wtf the world is doing. How are these guys not as big as Priest???
Sakésaurus
@Anton D not from japan lol japanese metal scene is pretty niche
Jørgen Clevin
Because they don't know english?
Stefan's smells victory
@Power Digimon Priest ain't Murican either...
JBShredmobile
Or Loudness
Lieutenant Dude
A shitload of bad luck. Like Thin Lizzy, they had a lot of shit luck when they would be just getting ready for a big American tour. Everytime, something happened that sidelined em. But it looks like Nuclear Blast is getting them primed to hit the road hard if the world ever sacks up and just ignores cornachan.
モンティパイソン
このアルバム本当にいいな。捨て曲が無い。