God of Shamisen

About Us:
Effectively merging the cultures of east and west, God of Shamisen (G.o.S.) is the world's first metal band relying on the three-stringed fretless lute of northern Japan. Led by Kevin Kmetz, a master of the Tsugaru-shamisen, the band features performing members of Estradasphere, the Fishtank Ensemble, and the Secret Chiefs 3. No longer bound to the strenuous and motoric pentatonic scales and eastern flavored melodic patterns, the shamisen's yearning for freedom has lead her into the hands of creative musicians living in California, USA, who are willing to let her explore any and all styles of music out there! Right now we are mostly instrumental, focusing on the combination of traditional shamisen and various rock styles. But keep your ears to the ground. some true evolution is in the works.