Taka Minamino

 Today in 2008 Taka Minamino released there debut album AngelWing

Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan / Los Angeles, California, United States Neoclassical Power Metal

Status:Active

Years active:?

Taka Minamino proves shred lord on his 2009 release Angel Wing, Guitar work is impressive, not only the speed of it, but it has what most shredders forget about, it has some soul. Guest appearances on Angel Wing include Jeff Scott Soto and Derek Sherinian, other than that, this entire cd is full out Taka. If I had to compare it to another release, I would put Taka right next to Yngwie, so you can get an idea of what I'm talking about in general. Best thing to do is pickup your own copy of Angel Wing or checkout www.takaminamino.jp and decide for yourself. I look forward to bigger and better things for Taka and I hope to get the chance to see his skills live in 2010. Full Metal Rock gives Taka 2 thumbs up. Hold on to your hats

Crystal Force records

Kevin Jones Vocals (additional)

Rafael Borks Piano, Orchestrations

Jeff Bowders Drums

Kelly Simonz Bass

Taka Minamino Guitars

Guest/Session

Jeff Scott Soto Vocals (additional)

Tony Franklin Bass

Derek Sherinian Keyboards

1. Divine Death 01:16

2. Afterlife in the Hell 04:16

3. Violence Breeds Violence 04:11

4. Forever Love 05:33

5. AngelWing 04:33

6. Memories of You 05:16

7. My Requiem 04:39

8. Eye of Tranquility 01:38

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