J-Metal

J-Metal is a subgenre of Japanese metal music that combines elements of traditional Japanese music with heavy metal. It is characterized by its use of traditional Japanese instruments such as the shamisen, koto, and taiko drums, as well as its incorporation of traditional Japanese vocal styles. It is often characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar riffs, fast-paced drumming, and intense vocal delivery. J-Metal is often seen as a fusion of traditional Japanese music and heavy metal, and is popular among both Japanese and international metal fans.