Yakamashii | METALSITES.net

Biography

yakamashii... a Japanese word for “noisy”. Though Yakamashii’s music is considered noisy, it’s actually soothing for some.

Formed in 1999 these four talented young Singaporean buddies started playing serious metal music when they participated in Clash Of The Bands ‘99. They were runners-up and clinched the award for Best Guitarist at the same time.

Inspired by metal bands like Loudness, Malmsteen, Iron Maiden, Halloween, Dream Theater and for local bands such as Rusty Blade, XPDC, Wings, Search and other popular metal/rock bands, they tried writing their own songs. They came up with two songs and participated in “Gegaran 2000” which they came-in third. They were approached and given a chance to cut two songs for the album “Gegaran 2000” with four other local bands.

They just could not stop, eager to do more of their own composition. They composed a few more songs for their first album. In 2001 “Insomnia” was recorded in Bandung, Indonesia under producer Moliano of Lovehunters. “Insomnia” was nominated as Best New Group (Regional) and Best New Album along Sheila on 7, Raihan, Amok and Padi in the APM 2002 Awards. Their music video even got up to the third place on MTV Boom (TCS) . More awards continue coming their way after that.

They just releasesd their second album Durjana.

Line-Up:
Amy - Vocals
Kai - Guitar
Patt - Bass/Vocals
Zul - Drums