Country of origin:
Japan
Location:
Osaka
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1999
Genre:
Heavy/Folk Metal
Lyrical themes:
Japanese mythology, Folklore
Current label:
Nexus
Years active:
1999-present
The band's name is spelled Onmyo-za and means The Gathering of Yin and Yang.
Onmyo-za's image and concept are based on Japan's Heian Period (aka Japan's Renaissance) that dates back to the tenth century CE, about 500-600 years previous to the European Renaissance.
Sampler contributions:
2002 - A Tribute to the Beast - The Trooper (Iron Maiden cover)
2003 - A Tribute to the Priest - Beyond the ...