#1.(アンセム) Anthem is a legendary Jap… Read Full Bio ↴There are 8 Artists named Anthem
#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
Anthem Myspace
#5.
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.
www.amgesquires.com
#8. Martial industrial from France.
Move On
Anthem Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I'm tired of wondering out here all alone
Maybe I should just give in
Maybe I will never win
And maybe I was never meant to be
I heard somewhere along the way
Let new beginnings in and finally take a chance
And finally take a chance
Move right through you
Let love move you
Let it in let it win
Let love move you
Move right through you
Let love choose you
Let it in let it win
Tired of running through this life
Never ever feeling right
And fighting all these thoughts inside my mind
I wanna feel love inside
If only I reach out in time
I know that love will help me find my way back home
I think it's time to just give in
And let new beginnings in
And finally take a chance
And finally take a chance
Let love move you
Move right through you
Let love move you
Let it in, let it win
Let love move you
Move right through you
Let love move choose you
Let it in, let it win
All I wanted was to find my way
And all I needed was to just give in
Then I heard those words
Someone said in red
Let love move you
Move right through you
Let love move you
Let it in, let it win
Let love move you
Move right through you
Let love choose you
Let it in, let it win
The lyrics of Anthem's song "Move On" explore themes of self-doubt, longing for love, and the desire to find a sense of belonging. The singer expresses feelings of being lost and alone, questioning whether they will ever find their way back home. They consider giving up and accepting defeat, as if they were never meant to succeed or find happiness.
However, amidst these thoughts, the lyrics suggest that there is hope for a fresh start and a chance at love. The singer remembers hearing somewhere along the way to allow new beginnings and take a leap of faith. This implies that embracing change and vulnerability may lead to a more fulfilling life.
The chorus emphasizes the transformative power of love. It encourages the listener to let love move them and penetrate their being. By surrendering to love, the singer believes they will be able to overcome their burdens and finally find a sense of direction and home.
The second verse highlights the singer's weariness and their constant struggle to feel content. They yearn for love and connection, hoping that if they reach out in time, love will guide them back to where they belong. At this point, the lyrics suggest that it is time to let go of resistance and allow new beginnings to enter their life, signaling a shift in perspective.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the importance of love in finding meaning and fulfillment. The words "Let love move you, Let it in, let it win" emphasize the need for openness and acceptance in order to experience genuine love. The lyrics conclude with the reminder that all the singer really wanted was to find their way and that they simply needed to surrender. The mention of someone saying these empowering words in red adds a touch of mystery and importance, suggesting that it is a profound message worth heeding.
Overall, "Move On" conveys a message of hope, urging the listener to let love guide them through their journey and to have faith in new beginnings. It speaks to the human longing for connection and encourages embracing vulnerability as a means of finding fulfillment and a sense of home.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you help me find my way back home?
I am lost and seeking guidance and support to return to a place where I feel safe and comfortable.
I'm tired of wondering out here all alone
I am exhausted from aimlessly exploring life's path without companionship or direction.
Maybe I should just give in
Perhaps it is time for me to surrender to the situations I face and stop resisting them.
Maybe I will never win
There is a possibility that I may never achieve the victory or success I desire.
And maybe I was never meant to be
Perhaps my purpose or destiny does not align with what I had always believed or hoped for.
I heard somewhere along the way
During my journey, I learned a piece of advice or wisdom.
Let new beginnings in and finally take a chance
Allow fresh starts and opportunities to enter your life, and gather the courage to seize them.
Let love move you
Allow the power and influence of love to shape and guide your actions and decisions.
Move right through you
Let the force of love flow through every part of your being, permeating your thoughts and emotions.
Let it in let it win
Open yourself up to love's presence and let it triumph over any barriers or resistance you may have.
Let love choose you
Allow love to select and embrace you as its recipient, letting it have a say in your life's direction.
Tired of running through this life
I am weary from constantly feeling like I am rushing through existence without purpose or fulfillment.
Never ever feeling right
I have never experienced a sense of contentment or inner peace.
And fighting all these thoughts inside my mind
I constantly struggle with battling the negative or conflicting ideas and beliefs within my thoughts.
I wanna feel love inside
I have a strong desire to experience the warmth and affection of love within my heart and soul.
If only I reach out in time
If I can extend my hand to others and seek connection and love before it's too late, there is hope.
I know that love will help me find my way back home
I am confident that love's influence and support will assist me in rediscovering a sense of belonging and comfort.
I think it's time to just give in
I believe that the moment has come to surrender and accept circumstances as they are.
And let new beginnings in
Embrace fresh starts and opportunities with open arms, allowing them to enter and shape your life.
Then I heard those words
At a certain point, I encountered a phrase or statement that resonated deeply within me.
Someone said in red
An individual, perhaps metaphorically represented by the color red, conveyed these words to me.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Clint Cole, Emmanuel Salgado, Jeffery Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind