Outrage
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Outrage
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Surely one of Japan's best-kept heavy metal secrets, Nagoya-based thrashers Outrage have been actively touring and releasing records in their homeland since 1987, but have precious little recognition to show for their illustrious career beyond their homeland's borders. Originally formed in 1982, the band only hit their stride once vocalist Naoki Hashimoto replaced founding frontman Kazutoyo Ito in 1986, joining a well-oiled thrash metal machine built by guitarist Yousuke Abe, bassist Yoshihiro Yasui, and drummer Shinya Tange, and launching Outrage's career via an eponymous 1987 EP. This was followed by a string of Metallica-influenced albums in 1988's Black Clouds, 1989's Blind to Reality, 1990's The Great Blue, 1991's The Final Day, 1993's Spit, 1995's Life Until Deaf, and 1997's Who We Are -- most of them unavailable outside Japan despite being released by major labels domestically. Sadly, Hashimoto broke rank with his bandmates in 1998, yet they proceeded to experiment with mainstream metal and even stoner rock hallmarks on subsequent LPs like 2002's 24-7 and 2004's Cause for Pause (released amid several EPs, compilations, and DVDs), which saw guitarist Abe also handling vocals. But when Hashimoto returned in 2007, Outrage immediately revived their thrashing ways for their loyal fans with 2009's eponymous Outrage album. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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Outrage (band)
| Outrage | |
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| Origin | Nagoya, Japan |
| Genres | Thrash metal, speed metal, hard rock, heavy metal (early) |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Pile Driver, Polydor, MMG/East West Japan, 30min. Records, Victor Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Cerberus |
| Website | outrage-jp.com |
| Members | |
| Naoki Hashimoto Yosuke Abe Yoshihiro Yasui Shinya Tange |
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| Past members | |
| Koji Tanba Kazutoyo Ito |
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Outrage is a thrash metal band formed in Nagoya, Japan in 1982. The band was named after Motörhead's song "Sex & Outrage" from Iron Fist. They were influenced by NWOBHM bands in their early years. Outrage released their debut album in 1988. In 1999 singer Naoki left the band,[1] they continued as a three piece with Yosuke and Yoshihiro sharing vocals. During this period their music changed to a more hard rock sound, but still had a metal edge to it. To celebrate the band's 20th anniversary in 2007, Noaki returned for what was supposed to be a few performances, including one at Loud Park '07.[1] But the following year it was announced he would fully rejoin Outrage, and in 2009 they released a new self-titled album, which was recorded in Sweden with Fredrik Nordström and marked a return to their thrash sound.[1][2] On March 23, 2010, the band was given the "Aichi Prefecture Cultural Art Prize" for their continued musical activities in their hometown of Nagoya.[3]
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Members
- Naoki Hashimoto – vocals (1986–1998, 2007–present)
- Yosuke Abe – guitar, vocals
- Yoshihiro Yasui – bass, vocals
- Shinya Tange – drums
Former members
- Koji Tanba – guitar (1983–1985)
- Kazutoyo Ito – vocals (1982–1986)
Discography
Albums
- Black Clouds (1988)
- Blind to Reality (1989)
- The Great Blue (1990) Oricon Albums Ranking: #66[4]
- The Final Day (1991) #66[4]
- Spit (1993) #46[4]
- Life Until Deaf (1995) #56[4]
- Who We Are (1997) #43[4]
- 24-7 (2002)
- Cause For Pause (2004)
- Outrage (2009) #66[4]
EPs
- Outrage (1987)
- Volume One (2001)
- Play Loud (2002)
- Deadbeat (2004)
Singles
- "Love Song" (1991)
- "Painted Black" (1999, unreleased)
Other albums
- Days of Rage 1986-1991 (1995, best of album)
- It's Packed!! (1997, live and rare album) #49[4]
- Nagoya Noise Pollution Orchestra (2003, compilation album)
- Live & Rare Vol.1 (2003, live album)
- Live & Rare Vol.1 (2007, live album)
- The Years of Rage (2008, live album and DVD)
- Awakening 2008 (2008, live album) #213[4]
- Live! Rise and Shine (2010, live album) #285[4]
Videos
- The Official Bootleg (1992, VHS)
- The Official Bootleg II (1995, VHS)
- The Curtain of History Old Whores and Encores (2007, DVD)
- The Years of Rage (2008, DVD and live album) Oricon DVDs Ranking: #82[5]
- Shine On Travelogue of Outrage (2011, documentary on the band) #94[5]
References
- ^ a b c "OUTRAGE: New Album Due This Week- Nov. 22, 2009". roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=130816. Retrieved 2011-10-08.
- ^ "Japan's OUTRAGE - New Album Produced By Fredrik Nordström, Now Available For Pre-Order". bravewords.com. http://www.bravewords.com/news/126905. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
- ^ "芸術文化選奨受賞のヘビメタバンド「OUTRAGE」が「BURRN!」誌上で万引き告白の波紋". cyzo.com. http://www.cyzo.com/2010/09/post_5422.html. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i OUTRAGEのアルバム売り上げランキング. oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- ^ a b OUTRAGEのDVD売り上げランキング. oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
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