Aionism
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Aionism is the third album released by the metal
band Aion
. The first pressing released on October 8, 1991 included a sticker and cardboard slipcover. A remastered version was released on June 6, 1995. It is arguably the bands most successful album, reaching number 37 on the Oricon
chart. A promotional video for "Be Afraid" was made to promote the album. Ryuichi Kawamura
, vocalist of the rock band Luna Sea
, provides background vocals for the song "Disarray". Likewise every Luna Sea member does the same for the tracks "Launch Game", "S.S.S" and "Caution".
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Aion
Aion (Japanese band)
Aion is a Japanese metal band formed in 1983 by guitarist Izumi. Aion are considered to be important to the formation of visual kei, credited as being one of the bands to start the movement in the early '80s. They are also considered to be one of the most successful heavy metal bands in Japan,...
. The first pressing released on October 8, 1991 included a sticker and cardboard slipcover. A remastered version was released on June 6, 1995. It is arguably the bands most successful album, reaching number 37 on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
chart. A promotional video for "Be Afraid" was made to promote the album. Ryuichi Kawamura
Ryuichi Kawamura
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor and record producer. He is best known as lead singer of the rock band Luna Sea. After the group disbanded in 2000, Ryuichi went on to a successful solo career. In 2005 he formed Tourbillon with, fellow Luna Sea member, Inoran and Hiroaki Hayama...
, vocalist of the rock band Luna Sea
Luna Sea
Luna Sea is a rock band from Kanagawa, Japan, formed in 1989. The band was initially founded by bassist J and rhythm guitarist Inoran, when they were in high school. They soon recruited lead guitarist and violinist Sugizo, drummer Shinya and vocalist Ryuichi, a lineup that has remained the same...
, provides background vocals for the song "Disarray". Likewise every Luna Sea member does the same for the tracks "Launch Game", "S.S.S" and "Caution".
Track listing
Credits
- Nov – vocals
- Izumi – guitar
- Dean – bass
- S.A.B – drums