The Law of Devil's Land
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The Law of Devil's Land is the third studio album by the Japanese
heavy metal
band Loudness
. It was released in 1983 only in Japan and later distributed in Europe by Roadrunner Records
. The CD reissue of 2005 contains two extra songs coming from the English version of the band's third single.
except "Black Wall" by Masayoshi Yamashita
. Lyrics by Minoru Niihara
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
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 Loudness
Loudness (band)
is a Japan-based heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were the first Japanese heavy metal act signed to a major label in the United States, releasing twenty-three studio albums...
. It was released in 1983 only in Japan and later distributed in Europe by Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
. The CD reissue of 2005 contains two extra songs coming from the English version of the band's third single.
Track listing
All music by Akira TakasakiAkira Takasaki
is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.-Career:He started his career as a guitarist, winning a TV contest for young music talents at the age of 14. He was rapidly put under contract to be part of the pop-rock band Lazy, of which drummer Munetaka Higuchi...
except "Black Wall" by Masayoshi Yamashita
Masayoshi Yamashita
is the original and current bass guitarist of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.He first started playing bass in a band called Black Rose...
. Lyrics by Minoru Niihara
Minoru Niihara
is the original and current lead singer of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.His first band was Earthshaker, in which he played bass and sang. His vocal style was influenced by blues singers, but he adapted quickly his voice to the high pitch tones requested in a heavy metal act...
- "Theme of Loudness (part II)" - 1:52
- "In the Mirror" - 3:41
- "Show Me the Way" - 6:05
- "I Wish You Were Here" - 3:45
- "Mr. Yes Man" - 6:57
- "The Law of Devil's Land" - 4:56
- "Black Wall" - 5:06
- "Sleepless Night" - 4:48
- "Speed" - 5:32
Band members
- Minoru NiiharaMinoru Niiharais the original and current lead singer of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.His first band was Earthshaker, in which he played bass and sang. His vocal style was influenced by blues singers, but he adapted quickly his voice to the high pitch tones requested in a heavy metal act...
- vocals - Akira TakasakiAkira Takasakiis the lead guitarist and founding member of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.-Career:He started his career as a guitarist, winning a TV contest for young music talents at the age of 14. He was rapidly put under contract to be part of the pop-rock band Lazy, of which drummer Munetaka Higuchi...
- guitars - Masayoshi YamashitaMasayoshi Yamashitais the original and current bass guitarist of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.He first started playing bass in a band called Black Rose...
- bass - Munetaka HiguchiMunetaka Higuchiwas the original drummer of the Japanese heavy metal band, Loudness.Since very young, he was considered a talented drummer. During his high school years, Higuchi played in seven bands. But he was not happy with this situation, wanting to focus his time on only one band...
- drums