Sex Machineguns, whose name was meant to indicate they're tougher than the Sex Pistols, became the prime keepers of the heavy metal flame in Japan in the late '90s and 2000s, blending Florida thrash and early German speed/power metal and spicing it up with violent lyrics and extravagant fashion statements, courtesy of the flourishing visual kei scene. The beginnings of the band date back to 1989, when it was a project of two university students, Anchang (vocals and guitar) and Mad Power (drums). After graduation, Anchang moved on to become a regular office worker, and the real...