Saber Tiger
The groundbreaking Japanese heavy metal outfit Saber Tiger formed in 1981 in
Sapporo, Hokkaido and became known for their deft ability to blend melodic and
technical metal to powerful effect. Founded by guitarist and long-running member
Akihito Kinoshita—the band's only original remaining member—Saber Tiger drew
early influences from the burgeoning global heavy metal movement, combining
elements of traditional heavy metal, speed metal, and progressive metal to
create an intricate sound that helped them become of the country's most popular
heavy metal groups. They released three a...
