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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · 11d

Livestream Oct 11th, 5pm Japan Time JAPAN TIME
YouTube streaming page
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz95...

Heavy Metal Church Vol.3 Leviticus - metal church service Livestream

YouTube video by Imari Tones

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · 11d

Heavy Metal Church worship team - Band practice

We are going live October 11th 5pm Japan time (JAPAN TIME!!! - That might be difficult for people on the other side of the earth - but there will be an archive you can watch later.)

Livestream on Imari Tones page - Insta- FB- Yu-tube.
#heavymetal

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · 24d

Maybe it's a time range hard to catch for some people, but there will be a livestream!
YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
(And you can watch the archive, too!)

It's a "Heavy Metal Church Service and worship concert" we are doing (annually!??).
#heavymetal #christianmetal #gospel #gospelmusic #jmetal

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · 24d

"Our dream is to build a heavy metal church in Japan!"
Teaming up with friends, this is our 3rd event for "Heavy Metal Church Japan".
And there will be a livestream!😀📡📶♫

"Heavy Metal Church vol.3 Leviticus"
October 11th 5pm Japan time

5pm Japan time is:
4am in New York, NY
1am in Los Angeles, CA

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · 27d

Aaaand this is super low budget yet awesome indie style music video😆
www.youtube.com/watch?v=glH4...

#musicvideos #lovewars #prayforpeace #christianmetal #heavymetal #japaneseband #traditionalmetal #oldschool #metalmusic #christianrock

Love Wars - official music video - Imari Tones

YouTube video by Imari Tones

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · 27d

We are guessing it's because of this song?

"Love Wars" on Spotify
open.spotify.com/intl-ja/trac...

Love Wars

open.spotify.com

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · 27d

Suddenly our monthly listeners doubled and we have the highest number so far.
Still a humble small number - yet, not bad for an indie heavy metal band from Japan.
Is it because of some playlist? We have no idea😅

#heavymetal #christianmetal #spotify #hardrock #jrock #metalmusic #indieband #jmetal

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · 29d

Kenshin learning Samurai sword technique.
He's very talented!
"Christian Samurai" tradition will be passed on!
Now 20 years old, Kenshin is a talented young drummer. He is the driving force of our "Samurai Metal" project.
#samurai #sword #heavymetal #kenshin #ninja #katana #抜刀 #侍 #ChristianMetal

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Sep 18

In this current world divided and ruled by fear and hate, it's impossible to remain silent. As a person, as an artist.
However, I don't like politics. I don't belive in power.
My best political statement actually is "I don't believe in politics"!😆

#politics #letloverule #godislove #division

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Sep 13

At the same time, we will start working on our new EP. Yes, we will record a new EP with 7 tracks. Even though they don't usually call it "EP" when it has 7 songs😆

We are praying for peace, unity, mercy and forgiveness, from Japan where people live in "wa" (和 =harmony).
#newmusic #classicrock

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Sep 13

October 11th (Japan time 5pm-8pm) we are going to play our 3rd "Heavy Metal Church" event at Asao Christ Church, Kawasaki, Japan. Metal worship, metal bands, metal sermon by a metal pastor. There will be a livestream. (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram)

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Sep 13

Back at the "Calling Studio"!!
(It's been a while. First time for Kenshin😉)
Band rehearsal and we sound better than ever.
Our world has a lot of problems but I want you to know that we are rocking steady here in Japan🇯
#hardrock #rockband #indieband #heavymetal #christianrock #christianmetal #jrock

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Aug 30

"Passion" soundcheck footage.
We didn't get to play the song at the show due to the time restriction but here's 10 second from soundcheck.

#heavymetal #jrock #japanesemetal #japaneseband #japanesemusic #christianmetal #hardrock #powermetal #progrock #soundcheck

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Aug 28

Is this our official band photo for now?

"We are Imari Tones, the Christian metal band from Japan. Now let us repent~!!!" (Posing together)

Yes, we will have a proper photo session when needed but for now this is the picture that tells everything about us!😆

#christianrock #christianmetal

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Aug 28

We had a blessed gig at Golden Egg, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
First show with Kenshin - now he became 20!
Thank you very much!

#heavymetal #indieband #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock #japanesemusic #livemusic #christianrock #christianmetal #jrock #shinjuku #goldenegg #tokyo #progrock

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Aug 20

Support us on Patreon and help us make new music!
patreon.com/imaritones

Get more from Imari Tones on Patreon

creating Some unique Christian Metal music from Japan and more

patreon.com

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm playing guitar solos for our supporters on Patreon. Improvised just for you😀
This one I played for our friends at Stands On Sapphires. They are a band from Canada. They are awesome. We are good friends.
Music makers unite😀

#guitarsolo #hardrock #guitarist #indieband #metalmusic #shredguitar

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Aug 9

"Heavy Metal Church Vol.3 Leviticus"
10月11日(土)
麻生キリスト教会 (小田急線百合ヶ丘)
Open 16:00 Start 16:30
入場無料 (献金歓迎)
メッセージ: 荻野"メタルヘッド"倫夫牧師
演奏: Heavy Metal Church Japan Worship Team, Imari Tones, Lady Wisdom

p.s.
参加バンド、一枠追加の余地があり募集中であります。
クリスチャンであるかを問わず、真面目にヘヴィメタルに向き合うバンドであればOK
メタルのカテゴリ、サブジャンルにはこだわりません。ぜひご連絡ください

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Aug 9

キリスト教 x ヘヴィメタル
毎回話題のあのイベントを今年も行います！
10/11 麻生キリスト教会

これはキリスト教の礼拝なのか。
それともヘヴィメタルのライブなのか。

その問いは無意味である
そこに矛盾などまったく存在しない
もっとも真摯で、もっともヘヴィ
自らの魂のすべてを込めたサウンドで、神を賛美する
それこそがむしろ礼拝であり、そしてヘヴィメタルを極める道なのだ。

KEEP THE FAITH (信仰を保持せよ)
神とメタルを信じる者たちへ
この日本に、新たなる信仰の砦を打ち立てるべく、
我々HEAVY METAL CHURCH JAPANは邁進する。
集え、諸君！！

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Jul 23

Ozzy Osbourne was heavy metal music.
I can't say how thankful I am.
14 years old me could not have survived without his music.
Prince of darkness, the madman. Yet music was always genuine, innocent and beautiful.
Thank you very much

#ozzy #rip #heavymetal #ozzyosbourne #guitarist

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Jul 22

Ozzy Osbourne was heavy metal music.
I can't say how thankful I am.
14 years old me could not have survived without his music. (Written and played by Randy, Jake, Zakk)
Prince of darkness, the madman. Yet music was always genuine, innocent and beautiful.
What can I say.
Thank you very much.

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Jul 19

[Legacy Song Post] [Unknown Hit Songs]

Song: You Key
Band: Imari Tones
Genre: Spiritual Progressive Dance Pop Rock (Superpop)
Album: Japan Metal Jesus (2012)

#popsong #dancemusic #hardrock #poprock #jrock #jpop
#alternativerock #indiemusic #indierock #christianrock

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Jul 7

だから僕たちは出会いのきっかけである七夕を毎年祝ってきました。
けれど気づいたんだけど、1995年の七夕は平成7年7月7日。30周年の今年は令和7年7月7日。
両方とも完璧に"777"です。
すごい偶然。というか、最初からクリスチャンメタルを演る運命だったのかもって思えてきました！
(Stryperをはじめ、クリスチャンメタルのバンドは777という数字を使っていたから)
キリストにあって永遠を信じられることに感謝💕
#ChristianMetal #anniversary #japaneserock #truelove

Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Jul 7

TakとMarieの出会いは1995年。今年は出会って30周年記念。
当時高校生だった二人が仲良くなるきっかけは七夕でした。
Marieが部室に飾ってある七夕飾りの短冊に「ロックバンドやりたい」と書いて、それをTakが見たのがきっかけ。
後から振り返ると、それがImari Tonesの始まりだったのでした。
そんなわけで30周年の出会いを記念して、七夕にふさわしい「天の川」ということで星川駅でセルフィーしてきました。それからあらためて、記念に短冊に願い事を書いてみたよ！
#七夕 #spacelove #indierock #prayer #milkyway #anniversary

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Imari Tones @imaritones.bsky.social · Jul 5

We started our Patreon page.
It's our 2nd attempt there - we had it 2020-2021 successfully.
This time very slow... but we are determined.
We want to make more music and your help is very appreciated😀
Very very thank you!!!!🔥
patreon.com/imaritones

#hardrock #patreon #indieband #alternativerock