Japanese hard rockers Earthshaker were actually born in 1978. The band, very much like Bow Wow, taught other bands a lesson in hard work and Karoshi with its regular output. The band’s 1983 album was produced by Adrian Smith. It was disappointing to fans that Earthshaker’s output became increasingly commercial and that the band recruited a keyboardist in 1986. It seemed that the band had left behind the Jap-metal of the early days.
Earthshaker is where Loudness found its only singer who mattered. Moreover, the guitarist later joined several Loudness members (including singer Niihara) in the band Sly. October of 1999 brought the band back for another round. The band had many singles and EPs like Exciting and the early Blondie Girl. Remains was a live album. The band also appeared on the Roadrunner compilation LP 12 Commandments In Metal in 1985. The band spent most of the ‘90s on hiatus before returning again upon the turn of the century.
The influence of Y&T on the band is evident from its name and its 1993 album.