They gained popularity among metal fans for their heavy music style and unique appearance.

That year, the band had its first live performance (a concert by the band is referred to as a Black Mass ( 黒ミサ)) playing a series of small gigs.

Another member by the name of Majo ('witch') Ryoko became the new keyboardist, however she only stayed for one month. Zeed Iijima replaced Ace Shimizu on the drums. In September 1983, two new members had joined the band's lineup. He was replaced on guitar by drummer Ace Shimizu. Although the exact date is unknown, Damian Hamada left the band soon after its formation, but remained a respected founder and songwriter throughout their career. The band was known for their Kabuki-inspired makeup and flamboyant outfits.

The original lineup included His Excellency Demon Kogure on vocals, Zod Hoshijima on bass and Ace Shimizu on drums. Seikima-II was formed in late December 1982 by guitarist Damian Hamada while he was attending the Waseda University Folk Song Club. It is also an abbreviation of the phrase Seinaru mono ni ueteiru aku ma ga futatabi (tsū) yomigaeru ( 聖なる物に飢えている悪魔がII（ふたた）び蘇る, 'the demon that devours holiness has resurrected again'). Seikima ( 聖飢魔) means 'Holy Devouring Demon', but with the II ('tsu') added to the end it becomes a play on the term seikimatsu ( 世紀末) or 'the end of the century'. They performed a two leg 30th anniversary tour from September 2015 into February 2016. In 2011, an encore of their world tour was held and the band hosted two charity concerts that included several different artists in response to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. One in 2005 to celebrate their 20th anniversary and another in 2010 celebrating their 25th anniversary, the latter including their first ever world tour. However, the band has had several limited reunions since their disbandment.

In accordance to the prophecy and after completing their world conquest, the band disbanded at the end of the century on Decemat 23:59:59. Each member is a demon of a different hierarchical class, with His Excellency Demon Kakka being leader of the Akuma and His Majesty Damian Hamada being the 'Crown Prince of Hell'. ContentsĪccording to the band, Seikima-II is a group of Akuma ( 悪魔, 'demons') from the futuristic hyper-evolved dimension Makai ( 魔界, 'demon world') that preach a religion called Akumakyo in order to propagate Satan through the use of heavy metal music. The group has sold over 10 million records in Japan alone. Throughout their career they have had numerous lineups, with lead singer Demon Kakka the sole constant member. Seikima-II (Japanese: 聖飢魔II, Hepburn: Seikimatsu) is a Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 1982.

Seikima ii discography