HairyPotter Posted August 15, 2006 at 12:17 PM Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 at 12:17 PM How big is the metalscene in China? Theres probably fans of the biggest bands there, but are bands like Masterlast, Loch Vostok, Eidolon or Tokyo Dragons know over there? Are there alot of chines bands, and if so, how big are they? Can they live of their music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lu Posted August 15, 2006 at 01:08 PM Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 at 01:08 PM I'm sure there are a few Chinese metal bands (Tang chao is metal, right?), but they are not big, and can definately not live of their music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltownfart Posted August 15, 2006 at 03:35 PM Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 at 03:35 PM I consider 夜叉 (Yaksa) to be a metal band. They are pretty famous, and have fans in Japan. Another great band is 瘦人 (Thinman), not really metal, more like heavy rock. I don't think the Chinese market can generate enough royalty revenues from (legit) CD sales for these bands, I think they depend more on other sources of income, like gig fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiao Kui Posted August 15, 2006 at 04:45 PM Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 at 04:45 PM There are a lot of Metallica fans in China, also lots of electric guitar fiends and fans. There's definitely limited exposure to a variety of lesser known and/or non mainstream metal bands. People with metal bands can just make money doing gigs, and probably support themselves working in a musical instrument store and giving lessons. I have an electric guitarist friend in Kunming with a metal band (think they do more covers than originals) that does this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyPotter Posted August 17, 2006 at 08:01 AM Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 at 08:01 AM Thanks for the replies! I guess the scene in China is developing fast? Could you see a industrial metal band like Masterlast blowing up over there, or maybe more 70's rock bands like Cactus? Or does it have to be an already know band (like Metallica)... I guess what Im sayin is, are there room for new bands yet? Masterlast: Cactus: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G1R4AC/102-2560695-9841724?v=glance&n=5174 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liuzhou Posted August 18, 2006 at 05:21 PM Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 at 05:21 PM Yes it's huge! There are at least 12 people who like it. However, the rest of the population are waiting for a heavy version of Yesterday Once More or Country Roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geek_frappa Posted October 19, 2006 at 06:40 AM Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 at 06:40 AM Yes it's huge! There are at least 12 people who like it. there are great japanese bands like melt-banana are actually catching on, which is nice to see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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