Guitar Metal
30 minute guitar/box shamisen performance of original music written by JERO11 with animated backdrops (time includes setup time).
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Metal guitar inspired by traditional Japanese instruments.
JERO11 is a metal guitarist that is heavily inspired by traditional Japanese instrumentation (和楽器ギターメタル or Wagakki Guitar Metal🤘🏽🎸). JERO11 is a solo performer using both his 7-string electric guitar and his self-built box shamisen (Japanese Style Banjo). He has been playing guitar for well over 20 years with influences including Steve Vai and Joe Satriani in addition to a variety of J-Rock bands including including The GazettE, Unlucky Morpheus and Wagakki Band (和楽器バンド).
JERO11 has an overexcited personality! He performs a high energy rock set with self-made animated backdrop visuals. His performances range from his original Japanese inspired pieces to rock and metal covers of Anime original soundtracks, Vocaloid songs and video game music.
Checkout his YouTube and follow his Instagram to join him on his Japanese inspired guitar adventure!
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Based in Cardiff, JERO11 builds his sound around a homemade electric shamisen and extended-range electric guitar. Japanese folklore, anime, Vocaloid and game soundtracks inform both his original music and arrangements.
His wider practice includes isometric 3D artwork of instruments. His official portfolio also records his work as a GOC Guitars artist and MISAMARU ambassador, bringing instrument design and contemporary Japanese fashion into his presentation.
In focus
- Homemade electric shamisen combining Tsugaru techniques with metal guitar
- Original music influenced by Japanese folklore and pop culture
- HYPER JAPAN, MCM Comic Con and Cyprus Comic Con performances
- Instrument-focused 3D artwork
Original music, instruments & 3D animation
JERO11 is based in Cardiff and combines Tsugaru shamisen techniques with more than 25 years of electric-guitar experience. He built his own electric shamisen and creates original music inspired by Japanese folklore, yōkai and games.
His work also includes 3D art. He produces Blender animations of instruments and isometric scenes, synchronising his rendered visuals with the music in his live shows. His official site documents artist relationships with GOC Guitars and modern Japanese fashion brand MISAMARU.
Releases include Summoning the Yokai, Yatagarasu and Thunderclap of Inazuma. His performance archive includes HYPER JAPAN, MCM Comic Con, Kotatsu Japanese Animation Festival and Cyprus Comic Con.