Loudness

Loudness, formed in Osaka, Japan in 1981 by Akira Takasaki and Munetaka Higuchi, is a pioneering heavy metal band. They blend heavy, glam, and speed metal. Known for hits like "Crazy Nights" and albums such as "Thunder in the East," they were the first Japanese metal act on a major US label, reaching the Billboard Top 100. Notable albums include "Lightning Strikes" and "Sunburst～我武者羅".