Maximum the Hormone

Maximum the Hormone
Maximum the Hormone performing at Knotfest 2014
Maximum the Hormone performing at Knotfest 2014
Background information
OriginHachiōji, Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active1997–present
Labels
MembersDaisuke-han
Nao
Maximum the Ryokun
Ue-chang
Past membersSugi
Key-yan
Websitewww.55mth.com
www.maximumthehormone.jp

Maximum the Hormone (Japanese: マキシマム ザ ホルモン, Hepburn: Makishimamu za Horumon) is a Japanese heavy metal/hardcore punk band from Hachiōji, Tokyo. Their lineup consists of vocalist Daisuke-han, drummer Nao, guitarist Maximum the Ryokun, and bassist Ue-chang. Each member alternates singing lead vocals, often within the same song, with the exception of Ue-chang, who provides backup vocals almost exclusively.

The group is best known for their unconventional and experimental style of alternative metal music. Over their career, they have found success incorporating elements of heavy metal, hardcore punk, hip hop, pop, funk, and ska into their sound.[6] Stylistically, their music runs the gamut from being dark and serious, to ironic or humorous, often with drastic shifts in tempo and mood over the course of a song. The band's eclectic nature frequently draws comparisons to System of a Down.[3][8]

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  6. ^ a b c "Japanese Nu Metal Band Maximum the Hormone Rocks Latin America With Sold-Out Shows". Billboard. November 3, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  7. ^ Distefano, Alex (September 9, 2015). "The 10 Best Japanese Metal Bands". OC Weekly. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
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