Saber Tiger (Japanese: サーベル・タイガー, Hepburn: Saberu Taiga) is a Japanese heavy metal band from Sapporo. It was founded in 1981 by guitarist and sole-constant member Akihito Kinoshita - as well as two other musicians [1] - who is responsible for producing, engineering and composing most of the band's work.[2][3]
Saber Tiger was formed by guitarist Akihito Kinoshita and the Iwai brothers in 1981. After releasing three albums through an independent record label, the band had what appeared to be a temporary break-up. However, Kinoshita worked around this and signed a major label contract with Tokuma Japan Communications. Saber Tiger's 1997 major debut album, Project One, thrust the band to the front of the flourishing Japanese metal scene. The album is essentially a solo album from Kinoshita, with famous guest musicians; vocalist Ron Keel (ex-Steeler and Keel), bassist Naoto Shibata (Anthem) and drummer Hirotsugu Honma (ex-Ezo and Loudness).[4]
Saber Tiger then went on to record while officially reformed with Takenori Shimoyama on vocals, Tomohiro Sanpei on bass and Yoshio Isoda on drums.
Working together they produced two more albums, Paragraph 3 and Brain Drain. In 2001, Saber Tiger made their first release under their new independent label VAP, naming the album simply Saber Tiger. With VAP they continued on to release F.U.S.E., The History of the New World -凶獣伝説- and the single "Eternal Loop", which was featured in Season 1 of Hajime no Ippo. Paragraph 3 and The History of the New World -凶獣伝説- were re-recorded compilations of the band's signature songs, with the new line-up and a heavier, more driven sound. They also released a live album named Live 2002 Nostalgia on both CD and DVD.
In 2002, due to different musical ideas and goals, Shimoyama left the band to pursue his own ambitions in the heavy metal music scene. He formed the band Double Dealer, with Norifumi Shima. They signed a European-wide record contract with NTS/Limb Music, traveling through Europe on a tour with Symphony X.
After Shimoyama's departure, Saber Tiger continued to write and record new music, producing the album Indignation in 2005, with vocalist Katsuto Suzuki.
In 2010, Saber Tiger announced a reunion with former members Takenori Shimoyama (vocals), Yasuharu "Machine" Tanaka (guitar) and Tomohiro Sampei (bass), and with Yasuhiro Mizuno as their new drummer.[5] Eventually Takanobu Kimoto (ex-Double Dealer and Concerto Moon) replaced Sampei on bass. They began working on a new album at a studio in their hometown of Sapporo.[5] The album Decisive was released on August 3, 2011, and was followed by a tour. On May 26, 2013, they performed at the Pure Rock Japan Live 2013 at Club Citta, alongside NoGoD, Galneryus and Onmyo-Za.[6]
Their album Obscure Diversity was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni of DGM and released on October 10, 2018. It received a Latvian release by Sliptrick Records.[7]
^. Archived from the original on 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
^. Archived from the original on 2012-11-14. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
^ "KEEL Frontman Discusses Recording Of SABER TIGER Album From 1997". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
^ ab "SABER TIGER Reunite With DOUBLE DEALER Vocalist, New Demos Available For Streaming". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
^"PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2013". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
^"Japan's SABER TIGER Return To The Baltics In June With Three Exclusive Shows". BraveWords. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Saber Tiger news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message Saber Tiger Japanese サーベル タイガー Hepburn Saberu Taiga is a Japanese heavy metal band from Sapporo It was founded in 1981 by guitarist and sole constant member Akihito Kinoshita as well as two other musicians 1 who is responsible for producing engineering and composing most of the band s work 2 3 Saber TigerOriginSapporo Hokkaido JapanGenresHeavy metalYears active1981 presentLabelsFasten UpTusk ForceFuture Force Far East Music Products Future Force Fandango EU Tokuma Japan CommunicationsVAPEdge TraxSliptrickMembersAkihito KinoshitaYasuharu TanakaTakenori ShimoyamaYasuhiro MizunoHibikiWebsitesabertiger net Contents 1 Biography 2 Members 2 1 Former members 3 Discography 3 1 Studio albums 3 2 International studio albums 3 3 Singles 3 4 EPs 3 5 Live albums 3 6 Compilation albums 3 7 Home videos 4 References 5 External linksBiography editSaber Tiger was formed by guitarist Akihito Kinoshita and the Iwai brothers in 1981 After releasing three albums through an independent record label the band had what appeared to be a temporary break up However Kinoshita worked around this and signed a major label contract with Tokuma Japan Communications Saber Tiger s 1997 major debut album Project One thrust the band to the front of the flourishing Japanese metal scene The album is essentially a solo album from Kinoshita with famous guest musicians vocalist Ron Keel ex Steeler and Keel bassist Naoto Shibata Anthem and drummer Hirotsugu Honma ex Ezo and Loudness 4 Saber Tiger then went on to record while officially reformed with Takenori Shimoyama on vocals Tomohiro Sanpei on bass and Yoshio Isoda on drums Working together they produced two more albums Paragraph 3 and Brain Drain In 2001 Saber Tiger made their first release under their new independent label VAP naming the album simply Saber Tiger With VAP they continued on to release F U S E The History of the New World 凶獣伝説 and the single Eternal Loop which was featured in Season 1 of Hajime no Ippo Paragraph 3 and The History of the New World 凶獣伝説 were re recorded compilations of the band s signature songs with the new line up and a heavier more driven sound They also released a live album named Live 2002 Nostalgia on both CD and DVD In 2002 due to different musical ideas and goals Shimoyama left the band to pursue his own ambitions in the heavy metal music scene He formed the band Double Dealer with Norifumi Shima They signed a European wide record contract with NTS Limb Music traveling through Europe on a tour with Symphony X After Shimoyama s departure Saber Tiger continued to write and record new music producing the album Indignation in 2005 with vocalist Katsuto Suzuki In 2010 Saber Tiger announced a reunion with former members Takenori Shimoyama vocals Yasuharu Machine Tanaka guitar and Tomohiro Sampei bass and with Yasuhiro Mizuno as their new drummer 5 Eventually Takanobu Kimoto ex Double Dealer and Concerto Moon replaced Sampei on bass They began working on a new album at a studio in their hometown of Sapporo 5 The album Decisive was released on August 3 2011 and was followed by a tour On May 26 2013 they performed at the Pure Rock Japan Live 2013 at Club Citta alongside NoGoD Galneryus and Onmyo Za 6 Their album Obscure Diversity was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni of DGM and released on October 10 2018 It received a Latvian release by Sliptrick Records 7 Members editAkihito Kinoshita guitar leader Yasuharu Machine Tanaka guitar Takenori Shimoyama vocals Yasuhiro Mizuno drums Hibiki bassFormer members edit Vocals Masahiro Imai Takayuki Takizawa Hiroaki Yamaguchi Yasuo Sasai Youichi Koizumi Toru Watanabe Yoko Kubota Ron Keel Katsuto Suzuki SakebiGuitar Hidetoshi TakedaBass Masahiro Imai Fumiaki Sato Takayuki Takizawa Akira Mogi Masahiko Hoshiba Yuichi Hayase Tomohiro Sampei Takashi Yamazumi Satoru Takeuchi Naoto Shibata Tomohiro Sanpei Takanobu KimotoDrums Yoshio Isoda Koji Imai Shinichi Shirai Masafumi Minato Hiroyuki Sugano Junichi Sasaki Mitsuhiro Tsuji Yuichi Sugiyama Nobuyuki Kodera Akihiro Iiyama Hirotsugu Homma Hideaki YumidaDiscography editStudio albums edit Invasion April 21 1992 Agitation August 25 1994 Timystery October 25 1995 Project One February 5 1997 Brain Drain February 21 1998 Saber Tiger January 24 2001 F U S E March 13 2002 Indignation January 26 2005 Decisive August 3 2011 Messiah Complex October 10 2012 Bystander Effect November 23 2015 Obscure Diversity October 10 2018 International studio albums edit Decisive International Edition January 20 2018 Bystander Effect Expanded Edition March 13 2018 Messiah Complex International Edition January 20 2018 Bystander Effect International Edition January 20 2018 Live Halos and Glare April 25 2018 Unorthodox Paragraph July 17 2018 Singles edit Rise 1986 Crush amp Dush 1987 Eternal Loop November 21 2001 Hate Crime August 8 2012 EPs edit Money December 18 2019 7 inch CD Live albums edit Live 2002 Nostalgia April 23 2003 Compilation albums edit Paragraph May 1 1991 Paragraph 2 April 23 1994 Paragraph 3 Museum September 23 1998 The History of the New World February 21 2001 Paragraph IV December 21 2011 Halos and Glare The Complete Trilogy February 28 2018 box set Halos and Glare Highlight Edition February 28 2018 The Shade of Holy Light Extended December 18 2019 Paragraph V January 20 2021 Home videos edit Live 2002 Nostalgia April 23 2003 Live Halos and Glare April 25 2018 DVD 2CD Devastation Trail The Documentary March 13 2019 DVD CD Obscure Diversity February 12 2020 2DVD 2CD References edit Saber Tiger interview 2021 08 30 Retrieved 2021 09 30 Akihito Kinoshita Official Website SABER TIGER HISTORY 1980 1989 Archived from the original on 2016 08 05 Retrieved 2013 06 18 DISCOGRAPHY SABER TIGER Official Website Archived from the original on 2012 11 14 Retrieved 2013 06 18 KEEL Frontman Discusses Recording Of SABER TIGER Album From 1997 Bravewords com Retrieved 2011 12 07 a b SABER TIGER Reunite With DOUBLE DEALER Vocalist New Demos Available For Streaming Bravewords com Retrieved 2011 12 07 PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2013 jame world com Retrieved 2013 08 24 Japan s SABER TIGER Return To The Baltics In June With Three Exclusive Shows BraveWords 2019 05 30 Retrieved 2019 07 10 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Saber Tiger amp oldid 1180523260, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
