Mari Hamada is a Japanese heavy metal and pop rock singer. Since her debut in 1983, Hamada has been known as the "Heavy Metal Queen" of Japan. Throughout her career, she has released 25 singles and 23 studio albums.
Misty Lady is the third studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on June 21, 1984 by Invitation. It is the first album to have Hamada credited as a songwriter and co-producer. The album was reissued alongside Hamada's past releases on January 15, 2014.
Persona is the 13th studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on March 11, 1996. Produced by Hamada and Steve Tyrell, it was Hamada's final release by MCA Victor. The album was reissued alongside Hamada's past releases on January 15, 2014.
Gracia is the 23rd studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on August 1, 2018. The album coincided with Hamada's 35th anniversary in the music industry and marked her return to Victor Entertainment, which had published her albums from 1983 to 1990. It features a roster of guest musicians, including Loudness guitarist Akira Takasaki, Mr. Big members Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan, Impellitteri leader Chris Impellitteri, Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo, Act of Defiance guitarist Chris Broderick, and Planet X keyboardist Derek Sherinian. The album was released in two editions: a single CD and a limited edition two CD + DVD set. A music video for "Black Rain" was released online to promote the album.
Philosophia is the 14th studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on October 21, 1998. Produced by Hamada and Jody Gray, it was Hamada's first release by Polydor Records. The album was reissued alongside Hamada's past releases on January 15, 2014.
Blanche is the 15th studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on February 23, 2000. It was Hamada's second and final release by Polydor Records. The album was reissued alongside Hamada's past releases on January 15, 2014.
Elan is the 18th studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on October 26, 2005 by Meldac/Tokuma Japan. The album was reissued alongside Hamada's past releases on January 15, 2014.
Sur lie is the 19th studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on March 21, 2007 by Meldac/Tokuma Japan. The album marked the return of musicians Michael Landau and Leland Sklar.
Aestetica is the 20th studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on February 17, 2010 by Meldac/Tokuma Japan. It was Hamada's first studio release in nearly two years, and it marked her return to her heavy metal roots, with Loudness guitarist Akira Takasaki as a guest musician.
Legenda is the 21st studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on February 15, 2012, by Meldac/Tokuma Japan. The album continues Hamada's heavy metal sound that began with Aestetica in 2010, with Loudness guitarist Akira Takasaki returning as a guest musician. It is also the first album since Romantic Night to not feature longtime collaborator Hiroyuki Ohtsuki. The album is offered in two editions: a single CD and a limited edition with a bonus disc.
Mission is the 22nd studio album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on January 13, 2016. Hamada's first new album after a four-year hiatus, it was her final release by Meldac/Tokuma Japan after being with the label for 14 years. The album is offered in two editions: a single CD and a limited edition with a bonus disc.
Magical Mystery "Mari": Mari Hamada Live '85 is a live album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada. Recorded live at the Nakano Sunplaza and Osaka Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan, the album was released on July 2, 1985, by Invitation. The album was last reissued on October 22, 2008.
Sincerely II is a compilation album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on February 23, 2005 by Tri-M/MidZet House. The sequel to 1989's Sincerely, it is Hamada's second ballad-oriented album, featuring four new songs and two re-recordings of her past hits. This was her last release under the MidZet House label, with Tokuma Japan's reorganization transferring her to the Meldac label on her next release.
Reflection: Axiom of the Two Wings is a compilation album by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on July 23, 2008 by Meldac/Tokuma Japan to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her music career. The album consists of two discs dubbed "Wings". Wing I features the new songs "Fantasia", "Revolution in Reverse", "Spiral Galaxy", and "Eagle -Hard Rock Mix-", along with a collection of Hamada's heaviest songs. Wing II features a cappella versions of select songs.
Inclination III is a compilation album by Japanese singer/songwrither Mari Hamada, released on August 7, 2013, by Meldac/Tokuma Japan to commemorate the 30th anniversary of her music career. The album compiles her singles and select tracks from 2002 to 2013, with two new songs and one re-recording. The third release in the Inclination series, the album's discs are labeled "Disc 5" and "Disc 6"; the latter being a DVD containing a compilation of live performances. A limited edition release includes a third disc containing a bonus track.
Mari Hamada 35th Anniversary Live "Gracia" at Budokan is a live video by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on December 18, 2019 by Victor Entertainment. Recorded live on April 19, 2019 as the final show of Hamada's 35th anniversary Gracia tour, the video marked her first show at the Nippon Budokan since the Return to Myself tour in 1989. Mr. Big bassist Billy Sheehan made a special guest appearance on the show. The concert was originally broadcast on WOWOW on July 27. The video was released on Blu-ray and DVD formats; each packaged with a photobook.
Mari Hamada Live Tour 2016 "Mission" is a live video by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on February 22, 2017 by Meldac/Tokuma Japan. Recorded live on July 18, 2016 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A as the final show of Hamada's Mission tour, the video was released on Blu-ray and DVD. To promote the video, Hamada and guitarist Nozomu Wakai hosted a one-night premium screening at the Shinjuku Piccadilly on March 2.
30th Anniversary Mari Hamada Live Tour -Special- is a live video by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on January 7, 2015, by Meldac/Tokuma Japan. Recorded live on April 27, 2014, at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A as the final show of Hamada's 30th anniversary tour, the video was released on DVD and was Hamada's first Blu-ray release. The show features guest guitarist Akira Takasaki of Loudness on Hamada's performance of "Stay Gold".
Mari Hamada Live Tour 2012 "Legenda" is a live video by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on December 5, 2012 by Meldac/Tokuma Japan on DVD. The video was recorded live on May 26, 2012 at the Nakano Sunplaza as the final show of Hamada's Legenda tour.
25th Anniversary Tour "On the Wing" in Tokyo is a live video by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, released on April 15, 2009 by Meldac/Tokuma Japan on DVD. The video was recorded live on December 7, 2008 at the C.C. Lemon Hall as the final show of Hamada's 25th anniversary tour.
