Skywings

Skywings is a self-described "symphonic cyber metal" band. I would just simplify that to "epic" metal. Cyber is a bit of a misnomer because they don't really rely on too many synthetic elements other than the strings and occasional lead keyboard parts. Symphonic is a bit closer to the mark, as they are indeed rather grand and lush, but they don't really go too crazy with the arrangements. They are certainly very melodic, much like Versailles and their major influence X-Japan. In fact Skywings' singer Takashi sounds quite a bit like Toshi from X-Japan in both style and vocal range. Takashi keeps things on the very edge of his high range, sometimes going just a bit too far and stretching things to their breaking point. This is very much like X-Japan tribute group Psycho and J who have done a few anime theme songs in the style of X-Japan's more furious tracks. J also takes things to a vocal extreme that may be just a bit over his head.

Regardless, Skywings brings the metal and brings it in a fast and unrelenting way. So far they've only released one maxi-single, and that was well over a year ago. First Contact is an all too short four song blitz, so it would be nice to hear how they handle a bit more breathing space on an album. They do continue to tour however, so hopefully a full length release is on the way soon.

Angel Sky - Live at Club Vijon July 18th 2007



Official Site
MySpace

Members
I-LA - Guitars
TAKASHI- Keyboard, Harpsichord, Piano
TAKUYA- Vocals
SENOH- Bass
YUKI- Drums

Major Releases
FIRST CONTACT - 2006/7/15 (Maxi-single)