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Post by Pete on Feb 26, 2005 1:13:27 GMT -5
I was watching VH1 Classic tonight and saw a Loudness video. I remember them a little but not really much. I remember I had a friend who was really into them. I'm just curious if anyone here liked them or not or has any comments.
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Post by HARD ROCK UNIVERSE on Feb 26, 2005 1:43:12 GMT -5
I was watching VH1 Classic tonight and saw a Loudness video. I remember them a little but not really much. I remember I had a friend who was really into them. I'm just curious if anyone here liked them or not or has any comments. Strange, I just saw the video on VH1 Classic too, for "Crazy Nights"..Actually they weren't too bad of a band for the time, at least for their first several albums. Akira Takasaki was a good EVH styled guitarist, especially on the "Disilluion" album, which is probably one of their best efforts. The Swedish band Therion did a great cover of "Crazy Nights" by the way in '99 that rocks the hell out of the original with Ralf Scheepers of Gamma Ray & Primal Fear on vocals..cool cover version  |
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Post by Rush862 on Feb 26, 2005 9:46:47 GMT -5
I had their first three North American released albums, and they were all pretty good. They blended well with the music of the time. I had the opportunity to see them once, opening for AC/Dc on the Who Made Who tour, and they were pretty good. They kept the crowd rocking and were treated well at the end of their set.
I have nothing bad to say about them, as they are / could have been the Scorpions of Japan...
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Post by Jesse on Feb 26, 2005 10:04:44 GMT -5
I remember hearing them and liking them, but I never did get around to buying any of their albums.  |
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Post by smileygirl on Feb 26, 2005 17:05:58 GMT -5
Weren't they the oriential guys? I remember the group, but also didn't buy anything that they put out.
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Post by Pete on Feb 26, 2005 20:12:58 GMT -5
Weren't they the oriential guys? I remember the group, but also didn't buy anything that they put out. Yes they're Japenses. I saw the video and the song they played was pretty good...maybe a little dated but it still sounded pretty good. |
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Post by rikki on Feb 26, 2005 23:09:00 GMT -5
Loudness ? Come on guys, I only wish you were kidding about not having their CDs. I've been buying Loudness albums since 1983. I really think they have alot of great material. In fact, last night I was playing my Japanese imported 5 video Loudness VHS which is Killer. They have about 20 albums out if not more. They had an american singer Mike Vescera from the band OBSESSION joined them after their original singer left. Obsession released two albums and an EP of Priest-inspired classic metal after debuting on one of the Metal Massacre compilations. Lead singer Mike Vescera went on to sing for Yngwie Malmsteen and Loudness as well as recording at least one solo album in recent years. They disappeared in the late eighties but in 2003 Vescera and drummer Jay Mezias recruited an all-new lineup, and as of spring 2004 the band was in negotiations with record labels for a new album. Obsession's guitarist JOE STUMP is a solo artist with many releases himself , check out his site here: www.joestump.com/discography.htmHere's Joe's new one from Lion music "Speed Metal Messiah"  Sorry, got a little side tracked.  |
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Post by HARD ROCK UNIVERSE on Feb 27, 2005 12:12:48 GMT -5
Loudness guitarist Akira Takasaki has his own website which can be accessed here www.takasaki.net/ |
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Post by rikki on Feb 27, 2005 15:40:24 GMT -5
One of the best around.  |
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Post by JaminJim on Feb 27, 2005 16:02:32 GMT -5
I have a double live lp by them. Singing in total Japanes.
I've never heard anything by them since that was as good.
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Post by Pete on Feb 28, 2005 4:03:27 GMT -5
I'll have to add Loudness to my lengthly list of music to buy.
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Post by cross on Apr 18, 2005 0:23:08 GMT -5
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Post by Pete on Apr 18, 2005 2:00:44 GMT -5
Loudness ? Come on guys, I only wish you were kidding about not having their CDs. I've been buying Loudness albums since 1983. The list of rock CDs and albums you don't have is probably the shorter list.  |
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Post by rikki on Apr 18, 2005 3:38:37 GMT -5
The list of rock CDs and albums you don't have is probably the shorter list. True, very True ! OOopps..I just farted !   |
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Post by eilene on Apr 18, 2005 8:15:32 GMT -5
I know Loudness has a hugh follwing in Japan....I only heard one song that they did....
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