Culture & Respect With YUJI From SXXRXXS

One of the best things about touring foreign countries is
experiencing local bands, music and culture, and Japan is by far
one of the best places in the world to do so. Heavy Metal is a
growing and thriving market in the country, and over the course of
seven trips with Australian and International bands, the talent and
diversity on display has been nothing short of sensational.
One such band is heavy outfit SxxRxxS, a four-pronged beast of
classic heavy metal that is as traditional as it is brazen. Speed
metal laced with classic metal shrouded in a veil of heaviness,
SxxRxxS are pure metal incarnate, and with one album under their
belts and a burning desire to tour outside of Japan, manager Yuji
joined HEAVY to get us and the band better acquainted.
Yuji discussed the band's commitment to authentic heavy metal
music, inspired by bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. He
emphasized that the band's style is not a new type of metal, but
rather a continuation of the old-school metal genre. Yuji also
mentioned the band's mission to introduce young people to the
goodness of old-school metal.
We discussed the differences in music culture between Japan and the
Western world, noting that Japanese musicians tend to specialize in
one instrument and have a designated leader in their bands, which
helps in decision-making and maintaining focus. In contrast,
Western musicians often play multiple instruments and do not have a
designated leader. They also touched on the Japanese tendency to
copy and learn from others, which contributes to their skill in
playing instruments.
Yuji discussed the impressive performance of SxxRxxS, praising
their professionalism and stage presence. He noted that the band
members had been playing together for a while and had rehearsed
extensively to perfect their performance. He also mentioned that
the bass player, K-Chi, had a long history in the music industry,
having released records with major labels in the past and
more.


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