| Artist | Animetal USA |
|---|---|
| Cover | Animetal USA W.jpg |
| Released | June 6, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2012 |
| Genre | Heavy metal · anison |
| Language | English · Japanese |
| Label | SME Records |
| Producer | Greg Reely · Animetal USA |
| Prev year | 2011 |
Animetal USA W (アニメタルUSA W, Animetaru Yū Esu Ē Daburu) is the second studio album by Japan-based American heavy metal band Animetal USA, formed as a tribute to Eizo Sakamoto's band Animetal. Released through SME Records on June 6, 2012, the album consists of a series of English language covers of popular anime theme songs. Unlike the previous album, Animetal USA sought out the input from their Japanese and American fans for suggestions on tracks to include on their second album and it also includes an original track.[1] "Give Lee Give Lee Rock Lee" is a collaboration with Hironobu Kageyama of LAZY and JAM Project. A limited edition release includes a bonus DVD[2][3][4][5]
The album peaked at No. 17 on Oricon's weekly albums chart, remaining there for eight weeks.[6]
Track listing
All tracks are arranged by Chris Impellitteri and Marty Friedman.
Personnel
- Michael Vescera (a.k.a. "Metal Rider") – lead vocals
- Chris Impellitteri (a.k.a. "Speed King") – guitar
- Rudy Sarzo (a.k.a. "Storm Bringer") – bass
- Jon Dette (a.k.a. "Tank") – drums
with
- Hironobu Kageyama – vocals (11)
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[6] | 17 |
References
- ^ "アニメタルUSA、セカンドアルバム『アニメタルUSA W』は6月6日発売". BARKS.jp. April 3, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ "アニメタルUSA×影山ヒロノブ、日米つなぐアニソンコラボ". Natalie.mu. March 6, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ "Animetal USA to provide theme for new Naruto spinoff anime". Anime Chronicle. March 4, 2012. Archived from the original on June 2, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
- ^ "アニメタルUSA / アニメタルUSA W". CDJournal. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "ANIMETAL USA / アニメタルUSA W<通常盤> | ANIMETAL USA アニメタルUSA". Disk Union. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ "アニメタルUSA アニメタルUSA W(初回生産限定盤) | アニメタルUSA". Oricon. Retrieved September 23, 2021.