Double Dealer
Double Dealer | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Hard rock, power metal, neo-classical metal |
| Years active | 2000–2001, 2005-2007 |
| Label | VAP |
| Members | Takenori Shimoyama Norifumi Shima Toshiyuki Koike Yoshio Isoda Takanobu Kimoto |
| Past members | Kosaku Mitani |
Double Dealer (ダブル・ディーラー, daburu dhīrā) was a Japanese hard rock/power metal band formed by Takenori Shimoyama (Sixride, ex-Saber Tiger) and Norifumi Shima (Concerto Moon) in 2000.[1] They toured France in the same year as an opening act of Symphony X. They had two albums that charted on the Oricon Albums Chart, with their second record, Deride At The Top, reaching their highest ranking at 26.[2] Double Dealer's activity was suspended intermittently, and indefinitely stopped in July 2007.
Band members
Current members
- Takenori Shimoyama - Vocals
- Norifumi Shima - Guitar
- Toshiyuki Koike - Keyboard
- Takanobu Kimoto - Bass
- Yoshio Isoda - Drums
Former members
- Kosaku Mitani - Bass
Discography
Albums
- Double Dealer (2000)
- Deride At The Top (2001)
- Fate & Destiny (2005)
- Desert Of Lost Souls (2007)
Live albums
- Fate & Destiny Tour 2005 Live In Osaka (2006)
DVD releases
- Fate & Destiny Tour 2005 Live In Tokyo (2006)
References
- ^ barks (2000-09-10). "ダブル・ディーラーの挑戦は続く!!". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-03-11.
サーベル・タイガーの下山武徳（ヴォーカル）＆コンチェルト・ムーンの島 紀史（ギター）という、日本のハード・ロック／ヘヴィ・メタル・シーンでは名実共にトップ・クラスと目される２人が組んだニュー・グループ──噂のダブル・ディーラーが初めてのツアーを行なった。
- ^ "DOUBLE-DEALERのアルバム売上TOP2作品". オリコンニュース（ORICON NEWS） (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-03-11.
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