Basic Information

Label: An album on Reptile Records and an album on EMI Japan
Members: Kevin Kmetz, Lee Smith, Karl Schnaitter, Mark Thornton

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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...

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The Science Fiction of Ray Bradb...
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The Science Fiction of Ray Bradbury Attack
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Tar Bomb Attack
God of Shamisen
Tar Bomb Attack
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Bad Dog Attack (Edit)
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Bad Dog Attack (Edit)
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The Last Shamisen Master
God of Shamisen
The Last Shamisen Master

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.”
—  Damon Orion, Good Times, Santa Cruz

Chart Position

Rock charts
for Aomori / Santa Cruz / L.A., CA.

Artist Stats

Fans: 5,553
Song Plays: 31
Visits: 210
Video Plays: 5
Widget Hits: 1

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