Kazha | |
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 Kazha performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tokyo, Los Angeles |
| Genres | Rock, Heavy metal, Alternative rock, alternative metal |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Members | |
| Website | www |
Kazha is a rock band founded in 2009 by a Japanese singer/songwriter Kazuha Oda and a guitarist Hideki Matsushige, categorized in Hard Rock and sometimes in Heavy Metal. It used to be a 4 piece band but became 3 piece with Kazuha Oda being a bass/vocal.
The band’s name is taken from the vocalist Kazuha Oda's first name. [1] The band was founded in Los Angeles California but debut in Japan with the release of their first EP Breathe Through Your Dreams in September 2009. [2] After the release of the first album Overture, Kazha made their USA debut performing at Asian Heritage Street Celebration in San Francisco California and has been touring around the world; Korea, Europe, Mexico and U.S.A., appearing at various Anime conventions and Festivals including SacAnime, [3] Nan Desu Kan, [4] [5] Phoenix Comicon, [6] and Saboten Con [7] as their musical guest. Kazha joined forces with Maryland's thrash metal band, Offensive in March of 2024 on Offensive's Medusa tour.
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