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Blasdead | |
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| Origin | Yokohama, Japan |
| Genres | Speed metal, power metal, heavy metal |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Labels | Black-listed, Lard |
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| Website | http://www.blasdead.com/ |
Blasdead is a Japanese heavy metal band from Yokohama formed in 1990. [1]
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Since its formation, the guitarist Shoji Yasuno has been the only constant member.
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