ANTHEM - Black Empire (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@zxr7r787]

Akio is a fucking monster on guitar---one of the most underrated ax slingers out there.

[@KdogPrime]

Thanks Razorfist!

[@Jekyll_Jackal]

Get ready ANTHEM Metal Mythos!

[@TK6214]

@@Jekyll_Jackal God Fucking Speed!

[@tonyiommisfingers3457]

I'd also put I Razorfist related comment here but I'm late for a hot date under the queensboro bridge.

[@michaelolz]

Razorfist is a superhero. That guy deserves 48 million subscribers. 😎

[@oernstunterwurst9870]

3 years later, sent by Razörfist.

[@tamazou80]

ANTHEMといいLOUDNESSといい、ベテランのバンドが進化し続けているのが凄く嬉しい。

[@zz69ikhn50]

A band with a history of 38 years. Mr. Shibata of the bassist is over 60 years old, and Mr. Morikawa of the vocalist is in the mid 50's. But what is this energetic performance? ANTHEM will appear on the German music festival "KEEP IT TRUE XXII" on 26th April, and the number of concerts in Europe will increase in the future. Everyone, please support them. Request from Japan.

[@danielrios3945]

They have passed the test. They can join the immortals. They are Metal Gods.

[@miguelbastida2899]

Was on Keep it true to see em. And next year i am also there for more japan Bands

[@yatsenkoanton]

Going to their show in October in Tokyo! Excited as fuck! Japanese metal is awesome

[@ronlawrence4706]

Love metal from the East. Bow Wow, Loudness, Dead End, Babymetal, 44 Magnum, EZO, Ningen Isu, and these guys since Bound to Break plus probably many others.

[@diskakarinawearex1736]

So awesome

[@onerandombruh]

The fact that this incredible band is criminally underrated truly amazes me beyond comprehension.

[@bwacbike9458]

Let’s be honest - this is some of the best metal we’ve been blessed with in over a decade - old school, killer song - absolutely brilliant musicianship with FEELING - I fuckin’ LOVE ANTHEM!!!!

[@BrianYoungauthor]

クラッカーをシャットダウンします。

[@scottwright388]

I agree completely

[@carlosjosedasilvameirelles5278]

Metal poderoso🤘🤘🤘

[@mastathrash5609]

This shit makes me wanna drive too fast!

[@aidenkim4399]

This drive makes me wanna shit too fast

[@たりるり-o7w]

数ヵ月前に聴き始めた新参ですが、日本が誇るべきバンドだと思う。ほんとにかっこいい

[@hirashowchannel8119]

ようこそアンセムワールドへ！すべてのアルバムを制覇してほしい。変なアルバムはありませんので。

[@stebow1977]

I agree 😜

[@차부운하게]

멋있는 밴드다!

[@theclawyaww3740]

One of the best consistent metal bands ever. They literally have no bad albums

[@CrownlessKing89]

How the hell has it taken so long for western labels to notice Anthem?! I' ve been listening to them for over 10 years they are one of my favorite metal bands.

[@thereaper7682]

If only he would look more like Jackie Chan

[@821lancevance]

Yeah they kickass. Iger's only been listening to them for about a year but I love them. Wish we had more Japanese metal on here

[@Wagoo]

Agreed. I've been listening to them since 2003

[@groovysnake138]

Same here, they're my favorite band from Japan

[@fernandofernandez5719]

Full meatal are you kidding me ? I tought this guys were new

[@orucibot3516]

日本人が演るメタルというと、ボーカルがわざと声を濁らせて「それっぽく」聴こえるようにしてしまいがちですが… 森川さんの、澄んだ声で歌い上げるスタイルが最高。

[@dawesomegamer]

Morika's voice hasn't aged hardly at all! What a great band.

[@thescream1868]

this is some very fine heavy/power metal....the guitarist is a monster

[@maskman55]

英三バージョンのスリリングさ、森川バージョンの心地良い安定感、どっちも好きなんで並べて2回聴くことが多い曲です。アンセムの良さを解ってくれる海外の方もいて嬉しい。 The thrilling version by Eizo, the comfortable stability version by Morikawa , I often listen to twice side by side because I like both. I'm glad that there are many ”Not Japanese” who understand the goodness of ANTHEM.

[@kaba8328]

他の曲でもコメントをしたのですが、ここに再び書きたいと思います。 ヴォーカリストの森川さんは多大にグラハム・ボネットさんのヴォーカルスタイルに影響を受けていると 私は思います。グラハムさんが洋楽だから良いとか、森川さんが日本人だからダメとかそういう事では無くて 両方凄いと思います。ちなみにグラハムさんは今、71歳でもそのヴォーカリストとしての衰えは無くて 未だに健在です。森川さんも71歳越えで歌い続けて欲しいです！！

[@lotuseurope8806]

ノンビブラート系ですね。グラハムからのノンビブラートのvoが堪らなく好きなので分かりますよ！

[@蛙-b6h]

やはりそうでしたか めっちゃスッキリしたぁ

[@enjoysurf.t.f3491]

いーえい！ ブラックエンパイア英語バージョンアンド森川バージョンはじめて聞いた！ヤッパ良い曲 もっと世に出て欲しい。

[@030ayu030]

つい数分前に他の動画で森川さんを知ってこちらへきましたが…。 素敵すぎるっ！！！！！！ 高い声より骨太な声が好きなのでたまりません！！ こんなドストレートにハマったのは20年振りです♡ ライブで聴きたいです♡♡♡

[@nikostheater]

Miho from Lovebites recommended them in an interview and I can see why. Stellar band.

[@cherry-h5p-d4q]

坂本さんverのBLACK EMPIREの絞り出すような歌声もいいが、森川さんの澄んだ歌声も素敵だな！

[@RezaMatix]

Absolutely flawless execution. THIS is hard rock at its finest. That guitar solo is master level greatness.

[@VaizraVana2023]

ギターメインの超絶テクニカルで目立つ世界レベルのバンドは日本にいくつもいるけど、こんなにどストレートで骨太でシンプルで世界レベルなのは現時点でアンセムだけだ

[@TeeteringTod]

A song fit for any boss battle.

[@IRMentat]

Hell, i'd use it on the "tender story moments" as well

[@SanAoshi]

Perfect to raid in world of warcraft

[@jeanpinheirorochadeoliveir8847]

One of the best Japanese Metal Bands, in all the times!

[@andreiiiksavvv6054]

New metal mythos is out!!!

[@jaspermcminnis5538]

"GOD FUCKING SPEED!"

[@Jekyll_Jackal]

!DOMESTIC BOOTY!

[@justingoretoy1628]

If your guitarist solos like that, you need more guitar solos. Wow.

[@120bluestar]

Akio Shimizu is his name ;)

[@groovysnake138]

He's one of the best in the business. Every album from Seven Hills till now has a brilliant instrumental track and he shreds every time. Fingers crossed for some reissues/remasters of their back catalogue after this album.

[@l.av.h7812]

Im a solo guitarist

[@Horrorfreak106]

@@groovysnake138 Ever since domestic booty he's awesome! He also worked on the Dracula Perfect Selection albums for Konami! He's awesome!

[@onerandombruh]

I fell in love with that guy when he did "Venom Strike", like holy shit, the guy's talented as hell!!

[@arrowwaterable8008]

Anthemで検索しても今でもこのAnthemがトップに来るのが嬉しいなあ‼️どこかの国のNational Anthemよりも、突然登場するゲームAnthemよりも、我らが日本メタルバンドAnthemがこの2020年でもトップなのは嬉しい。

[@dvwvideo]

i took a chance and ordered this album from Nuclear because the album cover was totally badass... i totally loved the music from the first track on. would love the rest of their catalog on vinyl! awesome stuff!

[@luciussvartwulf6630]

Razorfist's Metal Mythos brought me here. I am not disappoint. I hope these guys get the break out they have long deserved. Banzai!!!!

[@northenice]

Finally they are getting the fame they deserved. Fucking legends here, great job

[@TERUMI7]

世界に誇る素晴らしいロックバンド めっちゃ好き

[@best7657]

世界基準で通用するのは勿論だが(loudness,outrageに比べて)ここまで日本語詞でやってこれたのがホンマ凄いわ

[@Xfearsmetal]

Amazing band! Congrats ANTHEM! Salute from your mates from Brazil!

[@franksmith613]

I feel sorry for people who haven't discover this awesome band yet. They are really missing out!

[@scottwright388]

I agree...I just discovered them, and I can't get enough.

[@tantan-mx6xc]

私は英語教師ですが このボーカルの方の発音はほぼ完璧です

[@al-919]

truth is when it comes to Japanese Metal or Rock bands, we don't really care about that.

[@timbermaniac5756]

KZbinr I like used this as the outro for his video, and I was like, "Hey now. That sounds pretty damn familiar." I feel like I've heard this in an anime or something.

[@heavymoon]

世界進出で羽ばたけANTHEM！！

[@BillyK6]

Anthem is so underrated i think they are a killer band and we need more !!!!!

[@techno.thrash.metal1]

very good band. i have the vinyl "bound to break" bought it from london in 1988. greetings from athens.

[@royardianto]

Please keep that treasure for future generations 👍👍

[@michaelputignano8367]

Yeah,I have their first 3 on vinyl.

[@danielrios3945]

As far as Anthem i have been a fan for so long. I don't understand why American bands break there and this talented band cannot break here. A hundred years in the future, is someone go to listen to this and then it will become the rage.

[@superchargenurse]

what a great guitar solo !!!!!!!

[@erichenriquez3546]

es increible ver este video amo esta banda desde que la conoci hace 10 años .... tengo tantos recuerdos

[@mooncritter721]

This band should be WAY BIGGER than they are! The guitar player is amazing as well as all the others. Super talent overlooked again in a flooded market.

[@nicolasdenis9471]

The first time I heard this, I thought that this was a new young band full of energy. I'm amazed to see on youtube that this band is actually made by older guys. This band deserves much better coverage for sure.

[@davegalea6689]

They are a Brilliant Japenese band and I saw them Back in the early 80's

[@gothicmetalmaniac7424]

After listening to this band for some time i highly recommend the metal band anthem

[@myrons4713]

This Is Just Beautiful Man! I Love The Hell Outta This! Excellent Rhythm! Outstanding Lead Vocals!

[@The_Absurdistt]

I got to see them in the 80's... absolutely my fav then and still today!

[@scca745]

They are a Legends, Great Band

[@rokikurenai]

You guys are eargasmic. Watching your show and Loudness were my best experience ever. Full support from Argentina!

[@Arturito-ou2jt]

¡Qué buena onda de ver que se encuentra una fan de ANTHEM en el totalmente otro lado del globo! ¡Saludos desde Japón!

[@rokikurenai]

@@Arturito-ou2jt Si cada vez encuentro mas gente en Latinoamerica que aman los artistas Japoneses. Hare todo lo posible para difundir su música!

[@lawfulevil4449]

I am so glad I don't have to use local radio to find new music. KZbin has brought me so much pleasure over the years. late 90's - 2k sucked for me.

[@obaidullahkhan3335]

Japanese metal bands always been a top.The king of metals.

[@821lancevance]

Finally something called anthem that's good

[@mrmolamola6163]

They're actually relatively old, with their first album released in 1985.

[@UdoShan]

As a big Metal Head and a good fan of Japanese Metal, I'm ashamed to have only gotten to know Anthem for about a month, now!

[@groovysnake138]

They are criminally underrated. As a long time fan I'm really excited to see how this Nuclear Blast deal goes.

[@joserodriguez-dx8kr]

Turn back to the night is the best song imo.. lol at least finally they can come to LA with this recognition sheesh

[@Hyperion031]

@@joserodriguez-dx8kr fuck I want them to come here. I've been listening to them for 10 years now wishing they would come to LA

[@Yiannis2112]

An already good fan of Japanese metal, just discovered Anthem. Go figure!

[@michaelputignano8367]

Got into them back in 86. Lost track of them around 90. Cool to see they're still kicking ass.

[@FRANKMSXDEMOSFORYOUANDME]

Awesome work thnaks for sharing 🎸❤ saludos desde Barcelona city ❤❤🎉

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Morikawa-san's hard work in the studio on his pronunciation really shows here--he always did pretty well in that realm, but this is the best he's ever sounded here singing in English. That having been said, OOF, this hits hard, and that drummer hits nice and hard with precision the way you need to with metal at this tempo. Awesome soloing, and that ride out is staggering, too. I'm so glad to see that Nuclear Blast has gotten behind these guys at long last--took ya long enough, guys!

[@woosta1]

This band is absolutely incredible! They deserve to be heard and if that takes Nuclear Blast releasing an English language album, then ok for now. But the stuff in Japanese? It's even better!

[@milanpinkava5738]

One of best Japan metal bands! Beside of Galneryus they are on the TOP! Thanx guys for great music! I never regert of money for You r CD´s!! Carry on!

[@j3dwin]

Akio is up there with Vito Brata. Perfect phrasing and nuance. And Naoto plays bass like he has a pair.

[@dougvigliotti4712]

My favorite band !!!

[@Carla93-93]

Thanks Spotify for recommending me this epic song!🤘🏻🖤

[@MissAzul2]

What a heavy guitar sound / video... Xtraordinary! 🔥✌

[@superchargenurse]

That Solo.. bloody hell

[@warhawk4494]

Hot damn! These guys are good! Rageoholic brought me here. 2/11/21

[@popas7]

Lovebites interview at 2019 Download fest pointed me to this band I never heard of before. >>> I just discovered a great band [Jan 2020].

[@SammiCurr]

Me too. I saw Miho say people should check out Anthem during an interview. I'm a Loudness fan but had never heard of Anthem until she mentioned them. I've bought 3 Anthem albums in the last 2 weeks. Miho has good taste in metal

[@michaelputignano8367]

I just watched that interview,and was shocked when she mentioned them. I thought they were long gone. Great to see them back. Have their first three on vinyl.

[@yurianty6803]

めちゃくちゃカッコいい🎸👍

[@adamazri928]

Lovebites namedropped these guys and wow where the hell have I been after all these years? Japanese Metal are underrated af.

[@MrBrunoZr]

I love this band so much! Ansemu!

[@khemlar4988]

Pretty sick song and his vocals are top notch would love to see them live

[@kreator217]

Awesome band.

[@Metatarsus0]

Razorfist's Metal Mythos introduced me to Anthem and it's long overdue. This song fucking rules!

[@將軍英雄MILITARYHERO]

SOUNDS JUST LIKE LOUDNESS!!! YAAAY THANKS FOR THE GREATNESS YAAAY!!! 👍😢🤝😭🤝😭🤝😭🤝😭🤝😭🙏

[@SuperPsychoterror]

The opening scream and the lead are the best parts of this song.

[@jbrown577]

This band actually rocks pretty damn good. 🤘

[@onabejyai]

最&高♥️ 大好きです！！

[@perlamunoz2707]

This is really good.

[@OMPONG777]

him and michael sweet were so underrated

[@thomaslukehart6734]

AWESOME .!!..WOULD LIKE TO ANTHEM TOUR THE U,S,A,..

[@alexmachaca3344]

lo mejor que escuche despues de tantos años colleccionando......brutallll

[@michaelolz]

His voice reminds me so much of Ian Gillian’s. It’s almost uncanny. Awesome band.

[@tomass8179]

Quit good...Lovebites took me here,From interjuw on download.

[@zedddddful]

Razorfist sent me buying this album God damn its good 🤟

[@heresjohnny999]

this is fuckin amazing! only getting to know this amazing band too, hope they start receiving the due they deserve.

[@samw.1608]

So underrated and godlike

[@goodnice2564]

WOW BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

[@blaked7532]

Your still rockin' as hard a when i first heard "Domestic Booty". Rock on bros!

[@yolnicholasortwein5370]

I really like that style the energy like wow

[@sylvn3801]

OMG it feels like "Get ready to bow. IT'S COMING."

[@mikaaono9891]

やっぱ実力で言ったら絶対ANTHEM🇯🇵かっちょ良すぎる‼️

[@macmillanmcpearson4563]

Ohhh Wow The Resurgence Of Loudness....!!!!!

[@MrWinczakos]

Japanese heavy metal at its best

[@joelburg8196]

Just heard these guys and I’m sad I haven’t for so long. They’re giving me huge Kamelot vibes. And i love it!

[@deptofdesign]

This album is amazing! Killer stuff guys! 🤘

[@hansen8091]

Whole album is great. I also like their japanese songs. 🤘

[@AlznP]

I never heard this English version. Ive been a fan since 1988

[@guillermocolocho2417]

It's for the new album they're gonna release.

[@dreamjam80s80]

Cool melody and heavy rhythm! Great Voice and brilliant guitar! This is anthem!

[@칼스타이너-s1h]

Great song👍🤘👍 Cool voice~~🤘

[@heyjoe1429]

약간은 막힌느낌이 들긴 해요.. 우리나라에서도 하나 뉴클리어로 가야되는데 ㅎㅎ..

[@costincristian599]

Made in Heaven !! Really amazing !!

[@ibanez33150]

This band is badass!!! Love anthem

[@johanromero2238]

Buena cancion sigan asi un saludo desde Bogota , Colombia.

[@DiegoMartinez-up3cx]

Buena paisano

[@IronDuke_xX]

It's great to see so many new Anthem fans in the comments. Welcome my friends \m/

[@COTTERO]

Nice version but the original track is heavier and sharper, this one was smoothed and polished a bit. In addition, the 2008 version has the Eizo vocals and Hiro drums.

[@cholesteroldamage]

eizo cant perform good now , short breath