How much of a metal scene does Japan have?
I know of only a few bands, including SABBAT, ABIGAIL, SIGH, and INTESTINE BAALISM. The Japanese scene is very small. Almost all the people do not support Japanese bands. People support the bands from overseas. We’re always underground. But I’m satisfied with this situation. I like this Hell a lot! There are no suckers! Only the guys that really like us come to our live shows and buy our stuff. I don’t need foolish people! So we, ABIGAIL, SIGH, INTESTINE BAALISM, and others are very special. Both us and them are so “die hard!” When most of the young bands realize how small the Japanese scene is, they break up quickly. Heavy metal is like fashion for them. But heavy metal is a way of life for us. The Western world seems to maintain an image that Japan is a very conservative country. But your band really thrashes things up! Japan is conservative? In Japan, there are many industrial and alternative rock bands. I think this kind of music comes from the USA. Almost all the people run to the
