Sly

Sly was a Japanese heavy metal supergroup formed in 1994 by former members of popular groups of the Japanese metal scene. The line-up included singer Minoru Niihara and drummer Munetaka Higuchi (both from Loudness), guitarist Shinichiro Ishihara (Earthshaker) and bassist Koichi Terasawa. Sly disbanded in 1998, with Niihara and Higuchi re-joining Loudness in 2000 and Ishihara taking part in the reformation of his former group Earthshaker in 1999. Band members Minoru Niihara - vocals Shinichiro Ishihara - guitars Koichi Terasawa - bass Munetaka Higuchi - drums Discography Albums Sly (1994) Loner (EP, 1995) Dreams of Dust (1995) Key (1996) Vulcan Wind (1998)