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Sengoku Basara
Sengoku Basara formed in 2004 with Masayoshi Iida on vocals, Nobuaki Kaneko on guitar, Yasuhiro Mizuno on bass, and Takuya Okamoto on drums. The band's name...
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Sengoku Basara formed in 2004 with Masayoshi Iida on vocals, Nobuaki Kaneko on guitar, Yasuhiro Mizuno on bass, and Takuya Okamoto on drums. The band's name references Japan's Sengoku period, a historical era of conflict. They started playing local clubs and festivals, building a following before releasing their debut album 'Jap' in 2006.
The title track 'Jap' became their most recognizable song, a rock ballad about Japanese warriors that stayed in their live sets. Other songs like 'Break & Peace' and 'Sword Summit' show their style of anthemic rock with historical themes. Their lyrics sometimes touched on sensitive topics, and their use of the term 'Jap' sparked debate, though they defended it as a statement of pride.
After their debut, Sengoku Basara continued releasing music, including singles like 'Ruisen' and a TV version of 'JAP'. Their sound remained rooted in rock with samurai-era inspiration, maintaining the energy of their early club performances even as they reached wider audiences.
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