Extasy Records
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Extasy Records is a Japan
ese record label
(currently independent
) founded in April 1986 by Yoshiki Hayashi, co-founder of the heavy metal
band X Japan
(then still named X). The label's first release was X's 1986 single "Orgasm
".
Over the next few years, the label signed several then-little-known bands (among them Glay
, Luna Sea
, Tokyo Yankees
, Ladies Room and Zi:Kill
) and produced their early records. Extasy Records also hosted a series of events to promote these groups, called the "Extasy Summit" festivals, which would also feature formerly signed bands that had already moved on to a major label.
In September 2007, Yoshiki announced that the soundtrack for the American
movie Catacombs would be released on Extasy Records International. The soundtrack includes songs by Violet UK and Zilch
.
, United States
. Formerly known as One on One Recording Studios, Yoshiki bought it, from the previous owner Jim David, in 1992 and re-named the studio, after his record label, in 1999.
Previously, well-known albums were recorded there, including ...And Justice for All
and Metallica
(better known as The Black Album) by Metallica
, Crazy Nights
and Psycho Circus
by Kiss
, and Dirt by Alice in Chains
.
Since Yoshiki purchased the facility in 1992, X Japan
and Yoshiki's related projects are the main recordings.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
(currently independent
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
) founded in April 1986 by Yoshiki Hayashi, co-founder of the heavy metal
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 X Japan
X Japan
is a Japanese heavy metal band founded in 1982 by Yoshiki and Toshi. Originally named X , the group achieved their breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood...
(then still named X). The label's first release was X's 1986 single "Orgasm
Orgasm (song)
is the second single by X Japan , released on April 10, 1986. The title track as well as "X" would later be re-recorded for the band's second album Blue Blood. The track is notoriously known for the obvious sexual themes presented within the lyrics...
".
Over the next few years, the label signed several then-little-known bands (among them Glay
Glay
Glay is a rock/pop band from Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan formed by guitarist Takuro and vocalist Teru in high school in 1988. Glay primarily composes songs in the rock and pop genres, but they have also composed songs using elements of different styles such as reggae and gospel...
, 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...
, Tokyo Yankees
Tokyo Yankees
Tokyo Yankees is a Japanese metal band that formed in Tokyo in 1988. After peaking in popularity in the early 1990s and going on hiatus in 1995, the band reformed in 2000. Vocalist Soichiro "Ume" Umemura died in 2007 after nearly twenty years fronting the band...
, Ladies Room and Zi:Kill
Zi:Kill
Zi:Kill was an influential Japanese visual kei rock band active from 1987 to 1994 . The core members were vocalist Tusk, bassist Seiichi and guitarist Ken. They were featured in a chapter of Karl Taro Greenfeld's novel Speed Tribes...
) and produced their early records. Extasy Records also hosted a series of events to promote these groups, called the "Extasy Summit" festivals, which would also feature formerly signed bands that had already moved on to a major label.
In September 2007, Yoshiki announced that the soundtrack for the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
movie Catacombs would be released on Extasy Records International. The soundtrack includes songs by Violet UK and Zilch
Zilch (band)
Zilch is an alternative/industrial rock band formed in 1996 by Hideto "hide" Matsumoto , Ray McVeigh , Paul Raven , Joey Castillo and I.N.A...
.
Extasy Records
- Acid Bell
- Brain Drive
- Breath
- Deep
- EX-ANS
- Gilles de Rais
- GlayGlayGlay is a rock/pop band from Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan formed by guitarist Takuro and vocalist Teru in high school in 1988. Glay primarily composes songs in the rock and pop genres, but they have also composed songs using elements of different styles such as reggae and gospel...
- The Hate Honey
- Hypermania
- La Vie En Rose
- Ladies Room
- Luna SeaLuna SeaLuna 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...
- P2H
- Poison/Poison Arts
- Sweet Death/Media Youth
- Screaming Mad George & Psychosis
- Tokyo YankeesTokyo YankeesTokyo Yankees is a Japanese metal band that formed in Tokyo in 1988. After peaking in popularity in the early 1990s and going on hiatus in 1995, the band reformed in 2000. Vocalist Soichiro "Ume" Umemura died in 2007 after nearly twenty years fronting the band...
- Virus
- X JapanX Japanis a Japanese heavy metal band founded in 1982 by Yoshiki and Toshi. Originally named X , the group achieved their breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood...
- Youthquake
- Zi:KillZi:KillZi:Kill was an influential Japanese visual kei rock band active from 1987 to 1994 . The core members were vocalist Tusk, bassist Seiichi and guitarist Ken. They were featured in a chapter of Karl Taro Greenfeld's novel Speed Tribes...
- The Zolge
Extasy International
- Abandoned Pools/Tommy Walter
- Aja Daashuur
- KidneythievesKidneythievesKidneythieves is an American alternative and industrial rock band led by Free Dominguez and Bruce Somers . Also present in the band are Chris Schleyer , Christian Dorris , and Sean Sellers .- History :...
- Laura DawnLaura DawnLaura Dawn is an American political activist and singer/songwriter. She has been the Cultural Director for MoveOn.org since March 2004 and was named the organization's National Creative Director in 2007.-Musical work:...
- Red Delicious
- Sub-Bionic
- Violet UK
Extasy Recording Studios
Extasy Recording Studios is a recording studio complex owned by Yoshiki Hayashi at 5253 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood, CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Formerly known as One on One Recording Studios, Yoshiki bought it, from the previous owner Jim David, in 1992 and re-named the studio, after his record label, in 1999.
Previously, well-known albums were recorded there, including ...And Justice for All
...And Justice for All (album)
...And Justice for All is the fourth studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on August 25, 1988 through Elektra Records. It is the first full-length Metallica album to feature bassist Jason Newsted following the death of Cliff Burton in 1986...
and Metallica
Metallica (album)
Metallica is the self-titled fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica. Mainly produced by Bob Rock, it was released on August 12, 1991 through Elektra Records to critical acclaim...
(better known as The Black Album) by Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
, Crazy Nights
Crazy Nights
Crazy Nights is the 14th studio album by American band Kiss. The album was recorded in June 1987 and officially released on September 18, 1987 by Mercury and Vertigo in Europe. The album featured keyboards which was another departure in their music style changing from their Lick It...
and Psycho Circus
Psycho Circus
Psycho Circus is the 18th studio album by American band Kiss. The album features the original four members back together, and in full make-up....
by Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
, and Dirt by Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1987 by guitarist and songwriter Jerry Cantrell and original lead vocalist Layne Staley. The initial lineup was rounded out by drummer Sean Kinney, and bassist Mike Starr...
.
Since Yoshiki purchased the facility in 1992, X Japan
X Japan
is a Japanese heavy metal band founded in 1982 by Yoshiki and Toshi. Originally named X , the group achieved their breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood...
and Yoshiki's related projects are the main recordings.