Sly was a Japanese heavy metal supergroup formed in 1994 by former members of popular groups of the Japanese metal scene. The line-up included singer Minoru Niihara and drummer Munetaka Higuchi (both from Loudness), guitarist Shinichiro Ishihara (Earthshaker) and bassist Koichi Terasawa (Blizard).[1] Sly disbanded in 1998,[1] with Niihara and Higuchi re-joining Loudness in 2000 and Ishihara taking part in the reformation of his former group Earthshaker in 1999.
Sly | |
|---|---|
 Vocalist Minoru Niihara, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Heavy metal, speed metal, hard rock |
| Years active | 1994 - 1998 |
| Labels | Victor, East West Japan |
| Past members | Minoru Niihara Shinichiro Ishihara Koichi Terasawa Munetaka Higuchi |
Band members edit
- Minoru Niihara - vocals
- Shinichiro Ishihara - guitars
- Koichi Terasawa - bass
- Munetaka Higuchi - drums
Discography edit
Albums edit
- Sly (1994)
- Loner (EP, 1995)
- Dreams of Dust (1995)
- Key (1996)
- Vulcan Wind (1998)
Video albums edit
- Live Kingdom Come (1995)
- Live Dreams of Dust (1996)
References edit
- ^ a b "SLY". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2012-06-02.