Loudness

Japanese heavy metal legends and one of the country’s most internationally successful metal bands, Loudness celebrate their 45-year career this year, bringing their milestone tour to Tuska this summer. Formed in 1981, the band is especially known for guitar god Akira Takasaki’s virtuosic playing, infectious riffs, and unmistakable sound.

With a metal legacy spanning decades and international success, Loudness remain a true institution of Japanese metal.