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HairyPotter -

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?



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Lu -

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.










smalltownfart -

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.










Xiao Kui -

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.










HairyPotter -

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:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE-73eOX450


Cactus:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=glance&n=5174










liuzhou -

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.










geek_frappa -



Quote:

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....













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