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| Origin | Osaka, Japan |
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| Years active | 1983 – present |
| Labels | Made in Japan Record MARQUEE）BellAntique King Records POSEIDON Musea Records |
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| Website | www |
Midas are a Japanese progressive rock band which was formed in Osaka in 1983.
Their debut album Beyond The Clear Air was released in 1988 and was well received abroad. In 2009, they released the album 25th Anniversary Concert & Early Rare Tracks, which was accompanied by a re-release of their first album, to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
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