Loudness - King Of Pain [2010]

[yantzen07]

SUPA BLAST DRUM BEASSSSSTTTTT!!!!

[mperes1989]

Loudness is the best band in Japan..... really impress with the way they have been around for this long and still kick ass!!

[Guaycely]

12 don,t like metal samurais

[Dajia20915]

The Drum made like this :P 

[kr36tif]

kenapa saya kenal mereka sangat lambat?

adesshhh

[NomadRonin]

One of my favorite guitarists!

[cliffjumper1984]

fucking best band in the world. period

[furuta0914]

ベースのきいた重い曲はにぃちゃんよりも雅樹の声の方がすき

初期ラウドネスみたいな曲調ならにぃちゃんの声が合うんだけどな­＾＾

[fustigatore999]

@furuta0914 great japan the beast....from italy

[blee3x]

@jaysharmamadison, Painkiller was the first song that came to my head

[azrocker666]

Bad ass Loudness video and the music is off the wall, thundering madness! Can't say I've heard any band that can perform with such musicianship and heavy metal sound! \m/

[blayzzzz]

Its a real shame Akira does not get enough recoginiton he so rightfully deserves.

[jogepek]

pure metal

[LordOfNothingham]

@oneraggedhole Thats because 90% of our society are conformists. This country can never change because we live amongst nothing but mindless followers. Metal verses the mainstream pop "popular" music is just one of the many examples.

[pepingalarza100]

This is killer!!!!!

[Wraith35]

I have the 1st album they released here. Yeah on friggen vinyl! The were always underated by the US market. Pity, these guys know how to make metal! 

[TemplarZK]

Loudness is surely in the top 10 best Metal bands ever!!!!!!!!!!

[ERburenu]

หรอยจริงมือกลอง 

[Pumby0]

The only metal out there now is that garbage doom, gloom norwegian crap. Loudness is real metal and by far, the best true metal band out there. Just my opinion

[HarDigitalVidWorld]

They have those Metallica type song structure, very HEAVY from the West. Akira Rock On ...

[wishwish72]

Loudness still kicking ass after all these years.

[StonedCrackerofHell]

my dad knew the singer :D

[offgoyim]

Takasaki went Rasta or with straight African Locks is rap and gold chains in the future for Loudness?

[heikoyh]

Loudness is sick!!!!

[jaysharmamadison]

is it just me or does this remind anyone one of 'painkiller'?

[cutepoison98]

@jaysharmamadison and power of death reminds me of electric eye haha

[TomDrummer15]

@jaysharmamadison not painkiller, but it did remind me of Judas Priest xD

[kingdiamond69]

@jaysharmamadison Probably because of the intense Scott Travis style drum pounding .

[sensitive888]

กูชอบหว่ะ



[kkofthefunkoffv3]

@oneraggedhole Yep 40 fucking dollars for the latest album, I'd rather buy it then get a rip, but it seems more likely.

[metalmaniac4130]

@oneraggedhole cdjapan.co.jp

[metalmaniac4130]

@oneraggedhole  easy to get loudness cds

[WyxissWyris]

<3

[WyxissWyris]

awesome

[WyxissWyris]

<3 <3 <3

[kkofthefunkoffv3]

@oneraggedhole I think the only time they really got distribution in the US was in the 80's after that not so much.

[drumgod1974]

My band Black June Revival opened for these guys when they came through Oklahoma.

[JRockGalaxy]

@drumgod1974 Must have felt wonderful. That would be something I'd remember for the rest of my life. :D

[drumgod1974]

@JRockGalaxy Yeah it was great! We didn't get to hang out with them but it was awesome just to have the opportunity to play with them. Very good and underrated band.

[TobiFan13]

@oneraggedhole Although Loudness is arguably the most popular Japanese musical artist to ever come to America, considering they sound more American than, say, X Japan or Luna Sea.

[MrPartyZombie]

Now this is REAL METAL!!! They've got the classic ethic for metal that was only in the 70's & 80's... but upgraded!

[bloodthirst72]

Drummer is bad ass.

[kkofthefunkoffv3]

@bloodthirst72 The drummer you're referring to in this case actually died before this album finished production, I believe.

[bloodthirst72]

@kkofthefunkoffv3 Well that's a shame. He really beat the shit outta some drums.

[Nyarlathotep9]

@oneraggedhole America can't handle real metal anymore.

[cmzangetsu1993]

@oneraggedhole I agree, it sucks.

[joeyd159]

This is great song! Thanks Loudness for always giving the world the best of you.

[kingdiamond69]

Fucking brutal!

[MagnusMaul]

@oneraggedhole Very true, especially pertaining to the so called metal released in the US in the early 2000s. Right now the only American Metal bands of today that stand up to the Metal of the 80s and 90s are Black Label Society and Mastodon. Japan also has great bands such as Galneryus and Concerto moon, and Korea has Crash.

[xxxDubSixxx]

epic....



[cupcake9681]

Even they used to betray Asian fans once by using a Western vocalist in order to taste more worldwide success, their original lineup has proved that they are deserved respect from old fans for their determination and struggle on the Heavy Metal road.

[najinniejsza69]

drummer is amazing!

[edhombre]

where the hell have I been? these guys kick ass!

[wanthrasherholic]

yes!!im gonna fucking see them next 2 weeks in Singapore!!!!!

[jamesh911]

@wanthrasherholic woooottttt, im gona see them tomorow. KL,hope its fucking kick ass performance. im fucking psyched

[wanthrasherholic]

@jamesh911 im gonna see them tonight at 7PM!!!!damn..its so much better than my first time fingering a chick..

[ChangGang]

Dammit such a baddass song...but I was waiting for an Akira signature killer solo!??! Why isn't there one?

[kratos3815]

@ChangGang

i agree, that was dissappointing.....u can hear the solo on the CD but not on the video.......

[KirneH004]

@ChangGang I was wondering the same thing when I first heard this. Seems the band wanted to feature their new drummer-- give him the spotlight for this album.

[wakiza06]

They still sound great!

[vschuel]

Hardcore! F'in AWESOME!

[Guaycely]

8 persons are not metal samurais as drummer

[Pumby0]

The King Of Pain, The Everlasting, Metal Mad and Spiritual Canoe are unfortunatly only available as an import. I spent the $40.00 + to have them, but it was well worth it. I bought them on Amazon.com, and they got it to me in three days to Long Island, from Tokyo. I recomend getting these albums, they are well worth the money.

[DJstoopnig]

There's a little black spot on the sun today.

[Pumby0]

Saw them @ BB Kings in NYC, and @ The Crazy Donkey on Long Island, which was their last show on the 30th anniversary tour, they were AWESOME!!!

I missed them a few years ago, I was working, but this is the first time in 25 years I have seen them with the original vocalist Minoru Ninahara. I had met Minoru Ninahara and Masayuki Suzuki, and what greatful humble people you can meet.

Minoru is a incredibly nice man and it was a pleasure talking to him. I would of loved to meet the whole band.

[falloutgirl619916]

Saw them in Cleveland on May 22nd.

INCREDIBLE show.

Its a shame they get no recognition in the States.

[demonkogure99]

@oneraggedhole

well you could proabably find one album as a non import because loudness changed their singer to this american guy named mike vescra but the band released two albums under him and one of them was released in hollywood Los Angles but i am sure you can find that album here no problem

[TheSengchan]

Saw them guy live in Trees Dallas "OMG" Loudness you guy still rock! Love the old drummer, but Mr. Suzuki the new drummer is awsome his drum technic bring a whole new sound for Loudness. For all this time you guy are the truth heart and soul of rock n roll. Thank you for put out this tour love you show I hope to see you guy again. "Crazy night rule"

[hemicudaconvertible]

going to see them in NY next saturday!!

[bou212]

Gooooo Japan Goooooooo!!!!

[pyrelight2112]

This is METAL!



[HZE02407]

アンパンはやっぱ素人。曲のテーマとオープニングのソロの整合性­がまるでない。

[ricksears98]

i wish i could get the album stateside without import issues they rule

[gcord21]

I saw these guys last Saturday, I think they played this song.

[Mandrakegray]

This is easily the best new LOUDNESS track in a while. Fantastic!! I worship Munetaka, but there's no doubt the new guy is a monster!!

[nhstars2]

these guys are insanely good live. Saw them tonight @ the Key Club in Hollywood. Blew my mind.

[speednecromancer666]

@nhstars2 i saw em too they were sick!!!

[anastaciamortimer]

OMGthey areplaying tommorow nite



[RUmember7]

I wanna see these guys now. That drummer is a fucking beast!

[davidpenna]

Hell yeah!!!! Best new Loudness in awhile... nice & heavy but a bit like classic Loudness too, not as dirgy / stoner as the later Masaki / early reunion albums... Minoru's in great shape and sounds awesome; new drummer is definitely worthy of the Munetaka legacy. Got my ticket for Crazy Donkey 6/5/11 can't wait!!

[valthejazzymetalhead]

that's one BAMF drummer

[WhiteThrash89]

Can't belive these guys have been around forever. Sickest and heaviest shit they've ever done!

[BECRAZY1974]

アンパンさんヤバ過ぎ！

[Satanisk666]

I love the fact that the drummer is wearing a Slang shirt, what a fucking punk,

[ccbbom]

The best heavy Metal band of Japan is coming back !! Akira Rock on !!!

[NKL77]

@ccbbom Akira is Guitar Emperor of Asia!!!

[renanstubando]

q sem graça esse vocalzinho

[taku221]

[King of pain] .....I see.

like Painkiller

[davidmcdonald911]

I was a big fan of loudness in the 80s.I didnt really like their stuff in the 90s so i really didnt follow them in the last 15 years.But this song rocks!!!Great job loudness.

[bastardconfederado]

this vocal buuuu fuckin pussy dreeser pop gay , drumer \m/ yyyhheea the real heavy metal samurai angry , in monterrey say ¡cowboy samurai hell! loudness 80 rules

[MrNatapat]

I will see them on May 26th 2011 at Oklahoma Samurai!!! LouDNesS RULES!

[MrNatapat]

I will see them on May 26th Oklahoma Samurai!!! LouDNesS RULES!

[kronosb]

Can't wait to see them at the Token on May 20th. Metal supreme!!!!

[MonstersHDTV]

LOUDNESS - 30TH Anniversary US Tour 2011 - San Antonio, Texas | May 28 7PM.

Japanese heavy metal veterans LOUDNESS have announced that they will be heading to the United States this May for a string of headlining shows in celebration of their thirtieth anniversary. facebook[dot]com/event[dot]php­?eid=187612457948050

[keretapimaut]

yakuza +samurai+ drums = heavy metal!!!!!!!!!!!

[SuperHappyMetal]

RottingSam...agree with you buddy.... :)

[kingdiamond69]

Akira is god!

[smkosik1]

Wow this stuff kicks ass. These guys gotta be close to 50 now?? I thnk I will go see them when they come to Cleveland.

[madmaxfan]

You would have thought Minoru would have had some english lessons by now. It still rocks though.

[masahiko604]

おいおい、むちゃくちゃかっこええやんけ！！！

ラウドネス聞いたの何年ぶりやろう!!

[Inkie2Pinkie]

woow! suki desu! xD

[AudiophileTubes]

I truly miss the 'Wok And Woll Kwazee Nights' days! Now THAT was metal.... powerful, structured, melodic, with great tension and release!

[Moua]

@AudiophileTubes dont we all? but they are growing musicians, and i personally believe they are doing it right!

[emersoul]

¡Un Homenaje a éso nipones caídos en combate!

[davifade]

Are they touring America in May?!?! Wow.. gotta check that out....

[adolph3667]

@davifade yes they will be in San Antonio Tx on May 28 a Saturday at the Backstage Live

[madmaxfan]

I can't wait to see them in May. Deeetroit Rock City Baby!

[2root2]

Loudness!!!! Yes you guys are back...

[marshallmadman]

No comparison to Painkiller at all. Samurai drummer has wayyyy faster feet than Scott Travis, and Downing/Tipton couldn't hold down a one guitar band like Takasaki does. Don't get me wrong, Priest laid the foundation for many that came after, and I really appreciate their music. It's just not similar enough to Painkiller to hate on it because of that.

[gaboath1]

ชอบว่ะ.....เจ๋งโคตรๆๆ

[gaboath1]

ชอบว่ะ

[savertiger17]

i like this band, but i just came to realize this song sounds very similar to painkiller from judas priest haha, i hope im wrong, but the intro n the guitar riff... common haha

[dmoon10531]

I've been a fan of Loudness since they were a hair metal band back in the mid 80's. Glad to see them back & musically evolved.

[darlamilf47]

This is the original singer isnt it but not the orig players rite?

dont matter this fukkin rokcz!!!!

[luisvaz92]

Great song, it's fuckin' smashing my speakers

[Pumby0]

Loudness, please come back to New York City, Please!!!!!

[davevil666]

Akira Takasaki is on a planet of his own with his playing the man is awesome

[ANuB1S77]

Vocal SUX :|

[celticattack]

@ANuB1S77.....The Mike Vescera years are SOOOO much better in the vocal category. I know that they have history with their original lead singer and all.....vocals are just ok to me.

[DFORCE8228305]

old timers kick ass..makes nowadays so called rockstars look like shit...

[DefLeppardVanHalen]

30 years and they're still going strong.

[Pumby0]

minoru lost alot of weight and looks great, long hair and all. Maybe Masa would grow his hair long too, lol

[omnivorace]

When I listen to old metal bands, I always think, that it was better before. I didn't heard about Loudness since more than 20 years, and I think it's better today.... :)

[blayzzz]

That drummer is awesome but I still miss Munetaka.

Akira is a on a whole another level when it comes to playing guitar.

[kiraFFKZ]

De las mejores bandas de Trash Metal que hay!!!

[samlengua]

@kiraFFKZ Hey, brother, que bueno que te guste el metal, pero no confundas, por favor, 'thrash' que es un sub genero metal, con 'trash' que significa basura. Saludos metal!

[kiraFFKZ]

@samlengua Lo siento kamarada, me komi una "h"

[MegaBikermax]

Угарные епонцы

[JaketheSnakeESP]

I've never seen a Japanese guy with a mullet till I saw this video, lmao

[Pumby0]

@JaketheSnakeESP I hear ya, lol

[live5230253]

akira u are the best man"!

[kkkaa2009]

このボーカルは・・いいのか？ｗ

高崎がMステあたりに出れるシーンができればもうちょっとは日本­の音楽もマシになってくるだろうに・・

[Aggostino]

Is it just me or doest the beginning of this song sounds alot like painkiller by Judas Priest??? Good song btw.

[rounin777irasai]

@Aggostino

Yep thats exactly what i thought to when i heard it. Even the whole black and white flashing sequence at the begining is similar to painkiller. Both songs are awesome though.

[Pumby0]

 You go from seeing them play MSG to 22,000 people with Minoru Ninahara, to seeing them at a small bar in plainview Long Island playing infront of 75 people,I durring the Mike Visera days. Don't fix it if its not broken, Loudness is only Loudness with Minoru singing, thats it.

[rounin777irasai]

@Pumby0

Does anyone here even remotely miss Masaki yamada? The singer for loudness during the 90s. He was freaking awesome!

[technogrind666]

good song friends...hope can see you in MALAYSIA.....

[Pumby0]

I realized I was wrong, but didnt get achance to correct my comment

[luciasuki]

LOUDNESSの進化、成長と共にファンもついて来れれば良い­。古い曲なんかいらない。

[Pumby0]

Loudness is not Loudness without Minoru Ninahara

[welchit]

@Pumby0 This is Minoru Niihara you muppet

[mrgitarman]

@Pumby0 If they can't have him in the band should they just give up and quit?

[bcancun123]

EPIC!!!

[reinaldotadeupires]

Very hard, very good...

Greetings from Brazil !!!

[kevzasteg]

I love the riff of this song

[kmin13]

go samurai drummer!!!!

[leoseanster]

akira takasaki still has it in him...loudness's musical direction may have changed but that fiery spirit of rock & metal is still with them. a truly underrated but timeless band.

[ShadowOfDeth1]

@leoseanster as long as they still play the old sings live im happy. love the old stuff like S.D.I. and Crazy Doctor

[1falconeye2]

I always loved this band! They rock!

[yasuakilimp]

かっこいい！　すげ～！

[westvann]

that drumintro is so fucking awsome:D

[cmzangetsu1993]

@westvann It is also an intro to their new drummer. Or, thats how I see it at least.

[westvann]

@cmzangetsu1993 yeah, and its a great way to do it to imo :D

[kennyzimm]

The drummer looks like Master Zen, from MTV's "Fist Of Zen". Who remember it?

[MrBobbdobolina]

they were great then and they are still great today !!!!

[D84u2c]

That new drummer is badass.

[kuroohiroki]

@VinnytheFox Why don't you comment in Japanese? Koala fucker

[sunkaiwen451]

@kuroohiroki ROFLMAO koala fucker...kinda unescasary but HILARIOUS

[VinnytheFox]

Bah! sing in Japanese you weirdo's

[kuroohiroki]

@VinnytheFox カンガルーとファックでもしてろやクソガキ

[VinnytheFox]

@kuroohiroki Hell mature dimshit.

[shakey64]

damn!!! this is HEAVY ...they have not mellowed with age!!..been a fan since 85!

[MultiMetalmadness]

My buddy and I will be checking out honorary guest performance of Akira Takasaki and Taiji Sawada along with local Hard Rock bands at Koza Music Town 3rd floor on Nov 28th (Sun) Okinawa !!! Can't wait to see the full Louddness members hopefully in the near future!!! \m/

[RottingSam]

This drummer is a heavy metal samurai !!!