HIZAKI
Metal · JP · Active since 1979

HIZAKI

Ornate, high-speed guitar melodies that replace the human voice with neoclassical shredding. Symphonic metal for those who find beauty in technical excess.

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HIZAKI creates a world of high-drama and aristocratic elegance, where the electric guitar is treated with the same reverence as a Stradivarius. The sound is a dense tapestry of symphonic orchestration, double-kick drumming, and soaring, operatic melodies that feel both ancient and futuristic. It is music that demands a certain level of theatricality from the listener, evoking images of rose petals falling on marble floors and epic battles fought in lace and leather.

What truly sets HIZAKI apart is his philosophy of 'guitar as vocalist.' His solos aren't just technical displays; they are the narrative heart of the song, often diverging into entirely new harmonic territories that feel like a 'song within a song.' This approach creates a sense of constant evolution and surprise, moving beyond the standard verse-chorus structure of power metal into something more akin to a rock opera or a classical concerto.

For those new to his work, starting with his solo instrumentals is the best way to appreciate his melodic sensibility. His music appeals to fans of technical shredding who still crave a strong, emotional hook. It is the perfect soundtrack for moments that require maximum grandiosity and a touch of gothic romance.

Hizaki (stylized as HIZAKI, born February 17, 1979) is a Japanese visual kei metal musician. He is best known as the guitarist of the symphonic power metal band Versailles. He is also a member of Jupiter and has a solo career. Before forming Versailles, he was in several independent bands.
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Our Catalog6 Albums · 2005 · 2024
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Adjacent Artists
Jupiter
Jupiter

Shares neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal, operatic (signature)

Versailles
Versailles

Shares power metal, symphonic metal, operatic, choir/choral (subgenre)

Opera Magna
Opera Magna

Shares neoclassical sweep picking, neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal (detail)

GALNERYUS
GALNERYUS

Shares neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal, operatic (signature)

Fairyland
Fairyland

Shares neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal, operatic (subgenre)

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Gabriels

Shares neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal, operatic (signature)

Timo Tolkki
Timo Tolkki

Shares neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal, operatic (signature)

Dark Moor
Dark Moor

Shares neoclassical sweep picking, neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal (detail)

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Majestic

Shares neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal, operatic (signature)

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Delta

Shares neoclassical sweep picking, neoclassical, power metal, symphonic metal (detail)

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