is a Japanese heavy metal band that was formed in 1978 in Osaka. One of the first Japanese metal bands, they steered toward a poppier sound on later albums and dropped from worldwide view, preferring to record and tour in their home country. After a successful run, they broke up in 1994, but returned five years later and remain active.
The original incarnation of the band included Minoru Niihara (of Loudness fame) as singer and bassist.
Members Current members – guitar (1978–1994, 1999–present) – drums (1979–1994, 1999–present) – vocals (1980–1994, 1999–present) – bass (1980–1994, 1999–present) – keyboards (1986–1994, 2017–present)
Former members – drums (1978–1979) – vocals and bass (1978–1980)
Discography Studio albums 1983 - Earthshaker 1984 - Fugitive 1984 - Midnight Flight 1985 - Passion 1986 - Overrun 1987 - Aftershock 1988 - Smash 1989 - Treachery 1990 - Pretty Good! 1992 - Earthshaker 1993 - Real 1993 - Yesterday & Tomorrow 2001 - Birthday 2003 - Soko-Ni Aru Shi 2004 - Faith 2007 - Aim 2008 - Quarter 2009 - The Course of Life 2010 - Back to Nexus 2011 - Pray for the Earth 2013 - The Earthshaker 2015 - Bird 2018 - The Story Goes On 2023 - 40
Singles 1983 - "Blondie Girl" 1984 - "T-O-K-Y-O" 1984 - "Exciting Mini" 1985 - "ありがとう君に" 1985 - "Exciting Mini 2" 1987 - "Shaker's Shakies"
Live albums 1986 - Live in Budokan 1989 - Earthshaker Live Encore! 1994 - Remains - Earthshaker Last Live 2000 - More - Earthshaker in Vancouver 2014 - 30th Anniversary Special Live
Compilation albums 1984 - Hell Comes To Your House 1987 - The Best of Earthshaker 1988 - The Ballads of Earthshaker 1995 - The Very Best of Earthshaker 2002 - Golden Best 2002 - The Best of Nexus Years 2005 - 1987-1992 The Best
Video/DVDs 1984 - Midnight Flight 1985 - Passion the Movie 1987 - After Shock 1990 - So Good
References
External links Earthshaker Official Site Earthshaker@BNR Metal Pages