#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
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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.
Shine On
Anthem Lyrics
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So throw down your lies
今燃え上がれ炎よ
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
走り続けろ
There's no end to your mind
繰り返すよ Midnight cruise
Dying fire 打ち砕かれた心
癒える事なく
Twisted smile 隠れ続けたままで
離れらぬ Captured world
Blazing fire 何度でもかけ昇れ
蜃気楼を照らし出せ
No one sees the place you get to
永遠の詩を求め行け
Let us go again today
灼熱の詩へ
Yes, your time's just begun
* repeat
No one knows your destination
永遠の詩を求め行け
Let us go again today
灼熱の詩へ
Yes, your time's just begun
Oh, still standing on the road
Don't stop!
Shine on!
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
走り続けろ Don't look away
* repeat
In Anthem's "Shine On," the singer is encouraging the listener to embrace their true self and shine bright despite any obstacles that may come their way. The lyrics urge the listener to throw down their lies and not to close their eyes, emphasizing the importance of facing reality head-on. The phrase "there's no end to your mind" suggests that the listener should not limit themselves with negative thoughts and instead let their imagination soar. The lyrics describe the struggles of the journey to self-discovery--the painted smile, dying fire, twisted smile--but ultimately declare that one's time has just begun.
The repetition of the line "let us go again today" highlights the idea that the journey towards self-discovery and shining on is never-ending. The theme of perseverance is expressed through the line "blazing fire, 何度でもかけ昇れ," meaning "climb up the mirage as many times as it takes." The song commands the listener not to stop, and to keep going on their journey towards self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Now is the time to shine on
This is the perfect moment for you to show what you are made of and stand out from the rest.
So throw down your lies
Get rid of anything that is holding you back or being dishonest with yourself and others.
今燃え上がれ炎よ
Right now, ignite the fire that burns within you to achieve your goals with passion.
This is the time to shine on
Another reminder that the present moment represents an opportunity to shine and make a difference.
Oh, don't close your eyes
Keep your eyes open so that you do not miss out on any opportunity to succeed.
走り続けろ
Keep pushing yourself harder and harder to achieve your dreams, even when it is tough.
There's no end to your mind
Your mind is boundless, and you can always keep learning and growing beyond your limits.
Painted smile 足がもつれたままで
You are putting on a false persona while struggling to move forward in life.
繰り返すよ Midnight cruise
You are stuck in a routine that is not leading you anywhere, like being on a never-ending midnight cruise.
Dying fire 打ち砕かれた心
Your spirit is broken by failures and disappointments, and your fire is dying out.
癒える事なく
You are unable to heal from past wounds and move on from them.
Twisted smile 隠れ続けたままで
You conceal your true emotions behind a twisted smile that does not reflect your true self.
離れらぬ Captured world
You are trapped in a world that restricts your freedom and stunts your growth, unable to break free from it.
Blazing fire 何度でもかけ昇れ
You have the potential to rise up again and again, no matter how many times you have failed before.
蜃気楼を照らし出せ
You can light up your mirage, your unrealistic or unattainable dreams, to make them a reality.
No one sees the place you get to
No one knows the heights you are capable of achieving and the potential you possess to make a difference.
永遠の詩を求め行け
Continue to seek eternal poetry, something that represents the essence of who you are and what you stand for.
Let us go again today
Every day is a new opportunity to start fresh and pursue your dreams with renewed vigor.
灼熱の詩へ
Strive to write a passionate poem - your life - with such fervor that it burns bright like the sun.
Yes, your time's just begun
You are only at the beginning of your journey, and your future is full of opportunities and possibilities.
Oh, still standing on the road
You may have faced hardships and obstacles, but you are still standing, ready to continue towards your destination.
Don't stop!
Never give up, even when things get challenging, and keep forging ahead to achieve your dreams.
走り続けろ Don't look away
Run with passion towards your aspirations, and do not let distractions and obstacles deter you from your path.
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FemboyHasu
Now is the time to shine on
So throw down your lies
Flame up now
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
Keep running
There's no end to your mind
Painted smile with my legs tangled
I'll repeat this midnight cruise
Dying fire, a kroken heart that can't be healed
Twisted smile, stay hidden
Stay away from captured world
Blazing fire Climb up again and again
Illuminate the Mirage
No one sees the place you get to
Go to Seek Eternal Poetry
Let us go again today to this scorching poem
Now is the time to shine on
So throw down your lies
Flame up now
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
Keep running
There's no end to your mind
No one knows your destination
Go to seek eternal poetry
Let us go again today to this scorching poem
Yes, your time's just begun
Oh, still standing on the road
Don't stop!
Shine on!
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
Keep running, Don't look away
@user-lz2gq9hg2s
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Now is the time to shine on
So throw down your lies
今燃え上がれ炎よ
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
走り続けろ
There's no end to your mind
Painted smile 足がもつれたままで
繰り返すよ Midnight cruise
Dying fire 打ち砕かれた心
癒える事なく
Twisted smile 隠れ続けたままで
離れらぬ Captured world
Blazing fire 何度でもかけ昇れ
蜃気楼を照らし出せ
No one sees the place you get to
永遠の詩を求め行け
Let us go again today
灼熱の詩へ
Yes, your time's just begun
* repeat
No one knows your destination
永遠の詩を求め行け
Let us go again today
灼熱の詩へ
Yes, your time's just begun
Oh, still standing on the road
Don't stop!
Shine on!
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
走り続けろ Don't look away
* repeat
@FemboyHasu
Now is the time to shine on
So throw down your lies
Flame up now
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
Keep running
There's no end to your mind
Painted smile with my legs tangled
I'll repeat this midnight cruise
Dying fire, a kroken heart that can't be healed
Twisted smile, stay hidden
Stay away from captured world
Blazing fire Climb up again and again
Illuminate the Mirage
No one sees the place you get to
Go to Seek Eternal Poetry
Let us go again today to this scorching poem
Now is the time to shine on
So throw down your lies
Flame up now
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
Keep running
There's no end to your mind
No one knows your destination
Go to seek eternal poetry
Let us go again today to this scorching poem
Yes, your time's just begun
Oh, still standing on the road
Don't stop!
Shine on!
This is the time to shine on
Oh, don't close your eyes
Keep running, Don't look away
@FemboyHasu
They really should ask them to make this an opening song for steel ball run. Fans would be pleased, band would get recognition. Everyone would win.
@sawa3813
森川さんのボーカルの素晴らしさには、本当に衝撃を受けました！
@Avianz83
+ALDIOUS KAZU 私も
@ariq45
i came from jojo steel ball run fan opening
my lord this is amazing
@HALO20601
I know right.
@tfobla
i didn't even know this genre existed, proud i found it ;o;
@eziofreya7541
@@tfobla its called power metal, go check other band
@calvinlam8768
Who else here agrees that DP should have Anthem do the Steel Ball Run op
@zawarudo719
GO! GO! ZEPPELI
@georgelopes4589
The lead singer is even dressed like Jotaro. Shine On is SBR's opening, confirmed.