Loudness is the most awesome band from Japan. Formed by Akira Takasaki(g) and Munetaka Higuchi(dr), both ex-Lazy.

The frist lineup (classic lineup) is Akira Takasaki (g), Munetaka Higuchi(dr), Minoru Niihara(vo) and Masayoshi Yamashita(b). They've release their first album, "Birthday Eve", in 1981. And followed by three japanese albums. At that time, they are well-known among both european and american metal fans. In 1985, their first US album, Thunder in the East, was released. Minoru leaved the band in late 1998.

Second lineup is Akira Takasaki (g), Munetaka Higuchi(dr), Mike Vescera(vo, ex-Obsession) and Masayoshi Yamashita(b). First album from this lineup is Soldier of Fortune, 1989. July 1992, Mike Vescera leaved the band during "On the Prowl" tour in New York.

Third lineup is Akira Takasaki (g), Munetaka Higuchi(dr), Masaki Yamada(vo, ex-E.Z.O.) and Taiji Sawada(b, ex-X-Japan, he's the temporary bassist. He work on this album just for help Akira-san.At that time he own the band named Dirty Thrash Road or DTR too-Luna). Then release the self-title album "Loudness", the heaviest album. (It's one of my most favorite album too-Luna). After this album, Munetaka Higuchi leaved the band. Then joined SLY later (with his old friend, Niihara-san and Ishihara-san(ex-Earthshaker) -Luna)

Current lineup is Akira Takasaki (g), Masaki Yamada(vo), Hirosugu Honma(dr, ex-E.Z.O.) and Naoto Shibata(b, ex-Anthem). With this lineup, they've change their style to garage, grundge and etc...(I hate it!!-Luna) " Heavy Metal Hippies" is their first change style.

My Opinion

They are GREAT!!!! Asian proud!!!That's all!!

Brift Discography

1981

1982

1983

1983

1984

1985

1986

1986

1987

1988

1989

1991

1991

1992

1992

1994

1997

1998

1999

Devil Soldier

Law of Devils Land

Live Loud and Alive

Disillution

Thunder in the East

Lightning Strikes

8186 Live

Hurricane Eyes

Jealousy

Soldier of Fortune

On the Prowl

Loud & Rare

Loudness

Once and for All-Live

Heavy Metal Hippies

Ghetto Machine

Dragon

Engine

Sample

Slaughter House : from the self-title album "Loudness". I like this song because of both lyircs and music. "Nameless victim in the slaughter house. Dyin' to get out of from slaughte rhouse. Kill to live! We kill! To live!!"