i discover them when i was reading a old metal magazine this was 2004 ,and that gene produce them .i really like their sound ,its good to cheke it out the ezo when they were called flatbacker.haill japanese hard rock and metal .:loudness,anthem ezo/flatbacker,earthshaker,bow wow,x ray,marino ,44 magnum,sniper,outrage
EZO should have been the reigning band from Japan - and any problems with the 2nd album (which was still really good overall) were from pressure brought on by the distributing label.
I had a friend introduce me to this band...I have no idea where I was but man this band kicks some serious ass. Can't get enough of their music...Awesome
I agree, the first album was much better in that Masaki showed more of a diverse vocal range and on the second album he used that pinched nasal screech exclusively that drove me CRAZY in the worst way. His accent is rather minimal here, I understand him just fine. And I agree; both this band and X Japan rocked, and anybody who calls them posers has no clue. Enough said.
I bought their eponymous cassette in the late 80s because the cover looked cool...judging the book by its cover really paid off that time! I've since acquired CD versions of the self-titled and 'Fire Fire' works. Excellent.
I found them both on eBay; the second CD appears to be a Japanese import (really cool), and the debut was especially surprising - it has the word 'PROMOTIONAL' across the actual CD. I didn't pay much for them either.
Dude, you're an asshole and if anyone is lying, it was their tour manager because i'm just telling you the exchange that took place and the venue i was working at. I looked up the drummer and what he was doing in 1996 by the way and he played with several bands that year...not just Loudness
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Well number one dumbass, i'm 47....and the 19996 Olympics lasted what? A week or two? Plus i'm telling you exactly what happened and what was said between myself and their tour manager...I've been on many major tours and despite what you believe, there are often breaks....maybe the guy had a break and did thei gig...i'll look into it for you how about that?
I work at Sound Inn Studios in Chiyoda, Tokyo, in post production & mastering. One of our head producers often does work for JVC, and has produced for the band he is now apart of. He was a live engineer in the 60s and 70s for bands such as Flower Travellin Band and JL&C. The 1996 Olympics were July-August, Loudness were touring at this time, and also making a best album. You have already admitted you are a liar via your age. 47 years old, and your English is worse than my 8 years of English.
Here is another weird story......i used to be a live sound engineer and in 1996 when the olympics came to Atlanta i was called to come do a set up and soundcheck for a Japanese cover band. So i'm miking the drums when i notice a few of the guys's sticks that say EZO on them and i ask the tour manager is he is the guy from EZO and he says yes he is. He tells the drummer that i am a huge fan and the drummer says "Oh you must be that guy that bought the album" i love this band, one of the best ever
I bought all 4 of their albums, good story! I always Liked EZO. Back in 1989 or 1990, the radio said EZO was coming to Tijuana, Mexico, I live in San Diego. Anyway, I was excited! But something happened and they didn't play for some reason. One of my favorite bands.
You are a liar. He was performing with loudness at that time. In 1996 there was year long tour of Japans heavy metal "All Stars". In your profile, it says you are 88 years old, a mid-70 year old live sound engineer? You are a pathological liar.
a weird story... the 1st time i listened to this cassette, yes cassette... was in my car & the tape just spit out during a song, more than once. every time i checked, it was the song "destroyer". that REALLY freaked me out at the time!
but, i loved this band when they came out in the 80's. it's really cool to see them reappear, thanx to the internet! by the way, i am computer illiterate, so finding this was awesome.
Saw them at Toads place in New Haven CT when this album came out. They put on such an awesome show and the band was very friendly. I can't say enough good things about them. Great musicians, great people! VERY MEMORABLE SHOW!!
EZO were called Flatbacker in fact- they were the kinda metal band that had really cool hair ya know? Sure they wanted to sound like Loudness cuz every Japmetal band wanted to sound like Loudness but they wanted to dress like Johnny Thunders too Johnny Thunders from the future even and its all so goddamn loud that you simply cannot listen to it at a reasonable volume, because it WONT LET YOU." - sleazegrinder
AWESOME tune here. Yes, Masaki's accent is very minimal and I wish he'd used this vocal approach more often, he sounds great! Is it me or is he channeling Andrew Eldritch for all he's worth here? Bottom line, great stuff; I wish these guys had made it further in America.
CD Universe has it. Go to the site, type in EZO in the white box next to artist...it'll pop up. It's re-issued from japan...39.29...expensive, but it is available.
OK MOFOS!!! I think I found Shoyo Iida!!! Apparently he's working as an executive Sushi Chef at a restaurant in Miami called SushiSamba. It's a fusion of Sushi, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine. Place looks high dollar, but you can apparently take sushi lessons from Shoyo Iida himself!!!!
Great track, great album DESPITE the Gene Simmons kiss of death. Anything Gene Simmons produced outside of Kiss wound up to be dismal selling projects, but a great band nonetheless.
Excellent song! Good riffing, and I like how Masaki sings in a lower register; it actually sounds better than the usual nasal screech he used; I also like how he reserved that til the ending, when it sounds like he's really getting into it. His accent isn't as heavy as I thought it was, too, he's actually very easy to understand on this tune. And is it me or is he channeling Andrew Eldritch (Sisters of Mercy) in this video? Very cool, altogether!
Damn I want this song but it cost almost $100, i was in 7th grade when this song came out. it still kick ass today
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i discover them when i was reading a old metal magazine this was 2004 ,and that gene produce them .i really like their sound ,its good to cheke it out the ezo when they were called flatbacker.haill japanese hard rock and metal .:loudness,anthem ezo/flatbacker,earthshaker,bow wow,x ray,marino ,44 magnum,sniper,outrage
antonioace2002 5 months ago
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antonioace2002 5 months ago
i don't care what anyone says, their singer has the coolest hair do!
waysted199 7 months ago
Killer groovy song; real laid-back sleaze vibe. The whole album is amazing too.
- Spencer takeiteasykeepitsleazydotcom
smaddendrums 7 months ago
EZO and Dead End were really ahead of their time back then
billrigney67 8 months ago
なつかしーーー
plalashun 9 months ago
I remember taping this off Headbanger's Ball in the late 80's. Had no idea who they were, but I the song was cool. Thanks for posting!
Lupercirculus 10 months ago
@Lupercirculus Did the same thing! lol Still have the VHS tape - from 87 I think.
MrTorgueFlight 7 months ago
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and trying to be pretenders
love dat ditty
ofallonbill66 10 months ago
and trying to be pretenders
ofallonbill66 10 months ago
EZO should have been the reigning band from Japan - and any problems with the 2nd album (which was still really good overall) were from pressure brought on by the distributing label.
serloren 11 months ago
I had a friend introduce me to this band...I have no idea where I was but man this band kicks some serious ass. Can't get enough of their music...Awesome
2root2 1 year ago
熱い～くちづけ・・・ha～a～aって移民の歌？？？
shimogara 1 year ago
COOL!
71mikefox 1 year ago
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I HAVE TO cover this!!!!
MultiAirik 1 year ago
I can't count how many times I listen to this song on repeat :)
ViciousKurai 1 year ago
I agree, the first album was much better in that Masaki showed more of a diverse vocal range and on the second album he used that pinched nasal screech exclusively that drove me CRAZY in the worst way. His accent is rather minimal here, I understand him just fine. And I agree; both this band and X Japan rocked, and anybody who calls them posers has no clue. Enough said.
KamenRiderNecro 1 year ago 3
So much better than those poseurs, X Japan.
tempofreak69 1 year ago
@tempofreak69 poseurs how are they poseurs. Ones hair metal and ones speed metal
LRN2METAL
dumbass.
Both bands kick ass.
Arkhandroid 1 year ago
........ thanks, nice grindy song ! they were one of the BEST !!!
bobbyalligator7 1 year ago
I read the guitarist is a chef, now...
careing57587 1 year ago
I personally think these guys were the sexiest and coolest band ever. Their songs are just awesome
curtisclark13 1 year ago
I thought only their second album was produced by Gene Simmons? their self titled is better..
GuysSeriously 1 year ago
I bought their eponymous cassette in the late 80s because the cover looked cool...judging the book by its cover really paid off that time! I've since acquired CD versions of the self-titled and 'Fire Fire' works. Excellent.
rage1umr 1 year ago
@rage1umr ......I would love to have those CD's ! Could you tell me how you aquired them !!! That would be awesome, thanks ! RSVP
bobbyalligator7 1 year ago
@bobbyalligator7
I found them both on eBay; the second CD appears to be a Japanese import (really cool), and the debut was especially surprising - it has the word 'PROMOTIONAL' across the actual CD. I didn't pay much for them either.
rage1umr 1 year ago
Ezo is fuckin awesome! still to this day i get thumbs up at traffic lights when i crank this up
Ezo rules!
metalheart80s 2 years ago 4
@metalheart80s dude where do you live? I wish I did when i play EZO
xephyr88 2 years ago
great album. great sound. really great live, I caught them in 1989
AngryAgain 2 years ago 2
The guitarist has such a unique soloing sound and style on all of their songs. Very unique for the 80's
MARSHOMEWORLD 2 years ago 2
i love ezo,check out my remix of kiss beth thankx
RobZoso 2 years ago
Man, the singer is great at English.
WPH15 2 years ago 2
Dude, you're an asshole and if anyone is lying, it was their tour manager because i'm just telling you the exchange that took place and the venue i was working at. I looked up the drummer and what he was doing in 1996 by the way and he played with several bands that year...not just Loudness
curtisclark13 2 years ago
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Well number one dumbass, i'm 47....and the 19996 Olympics lasted what? A week or two? Plus i'm telling you exactly what happened and what was said between myself and their tour manager...I've been on many major tours and despite what you believe, there are often breaks....maybe the guy had a break and did thei gig...i'll look into it for you how about that?
curtisclark13 2 years ago
I work at Sound Inn Studios in Chiyoda, Tokyo, in post production & mastering. One of our head producers often does work for JVC, and has produced for the band he is now apart of. He was a live engineer in the 60s and 70s for bands such as Flower Travellin Band and JL&C. The 1996 Olympics were July-August, Loudness were touring at this time, and also making a best album. You have already admitted you are a liar via your age. 47 years old, and your English is worse than my 8 years of English.
ukyo229 2 years ago 4
Here is another weird story......i used to be a live sound engineer and in 1996 when the olympics came to Atlanta i was called to come do a set up and soundcheck for a Japanese cover band. So i'm miking the drums when i notice a few of the guys's sticks that say EZO on them and i ask the tour manager is he is the guy from EZO and he says yes he is. He tells the drummer that i am a huge fan and the drummer says "Oh you must be that guy that bought the album" i love this band, one of the best ever
curtisclark13 2 years ago
I bought all 4 of their albums, good story! I always Liked EZO. Back in 1989 or 1990, the radio said EZO was coming to Tijuana, Mexico, I live in San Diego. Anyway, I was excited! But something happened and they didn't play for some reason. One of my favorite bands.
gcord21 2 years ago
You are a liar. He was performing with loudness at that time. In 1996 there was year long tour of Japans heavy metal "All Stars". In your profile, it says you are 88 years old, a mid-70 year old live sound engineer? You are a pathological liar.
ukyo229 2 years ago
a weird story... the 1st time i listened to this cassette, yes cassette... was in my car & the tape just spit out during a song, more than once. every time i checked, it was the song "destroyer". that REALLY freaked me out at the time!
but, i loved this band when they came out in the 80's. it's really cool to see them reappear, thanx to the internet! by the way, i am computer illiterate, so finding this was awesome.
Thank you!!! :)
trinya13 2 years ago
Thats funny. The first time I heard them was in 1987. I wasn't into them at first but then songs grew on me and I couldn't get enough of this band.
You right about the internet, I bought two EZO albums back when they were known as Flatbacker. Found it on EBAY.
gcord21 2 years ago
COOL SONG
CTROCK 2 years ago
I love, love, love this song! The guitar sound just kills me!!
ladyevil64 2 years ago
I have always been a fan of this band. wish they had done more,GREAT SONG!!!!!
zanthor74 2 years ago
Saw them at Toads place in New Haven CT when this album came out. They put on such an awesome show and the band was very friendly. I can't say enough good things about them. Great musicians, great people! VERY MEMORABLE SHOW!!
mandraxmachine 2 years ago
Gene Simmons, produced their album
MrTVBuff 2 years ago
They wore makeup but, it didn't get close to Kiss'. Kiss' makeup is much better.
MrTVBuff 2 years ago
EZO were called Flatbacker in fact- they were the kinda metal band that had really cool hair ya know? Sure they wanted to sound like Loudness cuz every Japmetal band wanted to sound like Loudness but they wanted to dress like Johnny Thunders too Johnny Thunders from the future even and its all so goddamn loud that you simply cannot listen to it at a reasonable volume, because it WONT LET YOU." - sleazegrinder
crlumberjack 2 years ago
AWESOME tune here. Yes, Masaki's accent is very minimal and I wish he'd used this vocal approach more often, he sounds great! Is it me or is he channeling Andrew Eldritch for all he's worth here? Bottom line, great stuff; I wish these guys had made it further in America.
KamenRiderNecro 2 years ago
Is this a cover?
BenniiLaRoux 2 years ago
Masaki has alomst no accent! They rule!
MrShimarakkyo 2 years ago
How Awesome...I had the chance to see this band live, and party back stage with them.....WAY COOL...bring the 80,s BACK!!!!
magicwillow6 2 years ago 2
classic! i love it, takes me back to the day of hair metal, these guys were hot on my hairband list with this song! thanks for posting!
mtuber65 2 years ago
やべえ鳥肌たつｗ
今聴いても背筋ゾクゾクするわ
brainjunkmaro 2 years ago 2
I fur into this song, maybe u'll like destroyer by them also...Also check out a band called Loudness...another asian metal band
twist4thekill 2 years ago
fuck! this band should regroup and reactivate this kind of music!.. we need more bands like this nowadays!...
LemmyJonez 2 years ago 2
この曲はじめて聞いたんですが すごい良い曲ですね!!!!! なんで売れんかつたのか不思議です........
ozisansan 3 years ago 3
like motley crue only better from japan
bell677 3 years ago
These guys could be held directly responsible for global warming. The day this video was shot, a three-mile-wide hole formed in the ozone layer.
fireproof30 3 years ago
lol i get what ur saying but i think it was X JAPAN who cuased global warming
SaberTigerHide 2 years ago
Gene Simmons, produced the LP
77Walker77 3 years ago
KISS of FIRE great song...Thanks for the flashback.
666crue 3 years ago 12
@666crue flashback heart attack!
shanefire6 1 year ago
Oh no-tears are falling!!!
SpeedofSoundAce 3 years ago 2
Thanks for posting the vid. I have been searching fruitlessly for the CD. Anyone know where I might be able to find this?
starrchild37 3 years ago 2
I bought mine tower records online store.
chingonote 3 years ago 2
CD Universe has it. Go to the site, type in EZO in the white box next to artist...it'll pop up. It's re-issued from japan...39.29...expensive, but it is available.
careing57587 3 years ago 2
OK MOFOS!!! I think I found Shoyo Iida!!! Apparently he's working as an executive Sushi Chef at a restaurant in Miami called SushiSamba. It's a fusion of Sushi, Brazilian, and Peruvian cuisine. Place looks high dollar, but you can apparently take sushi lessons from Shoyo Iida himself!!!!
strikeofthesword 3 years ago 3
Awesome!!!
lmdian 3 years ago 3
First time I've seen this band. Been listening to a couple of tracks and they sound pretty good.
ljscott1990 3 years ago 2
Great track, great album DESPITE the Gene Simmons kiss of death. Anything Gene Simmons produced outside of Kiss wound up to be dismal selling projects, but a great band nonetheless.
sclaude1964 3 years ago
Excellent song! Good riffing, and I like how Masaki sings in a lower register; it actually sounds better than the usual nasal screech he used; I also like how he reserved that til the ending, when it sounds like he's really getting into it. His accent isn't as heavy as I thought it was, too, he's actually very easy to understand on this tune. And is it me or is he channeling Andrew Eldritch (Sisters of Mercy) in this video? Very cool, altogether!
KamenRiderNecro 3 years ago
Oh yeah...that opening riff is "War Pigs"! Good riff pilfering there. :D
KamenRiderNecro 3 years ago
Classic Headbangers Ball memories! Thanx for this classic.
dokkcrue71 3 years ago 2
I rememeber these guys were produced by Gene Simmons
Silence262 3 years ago 11
E-Z-O it's very great
MASTEREGGIMANN 3 years ago 3
this song rocks !!
robleds 3 years ago 5