Basic Information
Label: An album on Reptile Records and an album on EMI Japan
Members: Kevin Kmetz, Lee Smith, Karl Schnaitter, Mark Thornton
God of Shamisen
Aomori / Santa Cruz / L.A., CA
Rock / World Fusion / Progressive Metal
Bio
God of Shamisen is the world’s first rock band to combine elements of metal, funk, and progressive rock with the Tsugaru-Shamisen, a fretless lute from Northern Japan. Effectively merging the cultures of east and west, this mostly-instrumental outfit is unleashing a unique sound and a worldwide perspective to battle conventional music. Since their inception in late 2004, God of Shamisen has earned a reputation for their energetic live shows, which they’ve brought to a variety of venues: recit...
Press
“In the band God of Shamisen, world music, rock and heavy metal take each other to the mat, spurred into action by the sound of a three-stringed Japanese lute called the shamisen.”
Artist Stats
Fans: 5,553
Song Plays: 31
Visits: 210
Video Plays: 5
Widget Hits: 1
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