RAJAS play the game SM18-5422

Okay, my apologies for including the Japanese text previously. Here is the fully English version:

Let’s Play the Metal Game: Rajahs’ ‘Play The Game’ Mini-Album (SM18-5422)

Today’s entry highlights an important release from the early Japanese heavy metal scene: the mini-album “Play The Game” by the band Rajahs, released on SMS Records with the catalog number SM18-5422, with obi.

Issued in 1985, this 12-inch vinyl mini-LP captures a pivotal band during the formative years of the J-Metal explosion. Rajahs were a significant force in the scene, known for their powerful, traditional heavy metal sound.

This release holds particular historical importance as it features the formidable guitar talents of Kazuhide “Rudy” Shirata. Shirata would shortly after gain wider recognition as the guitarist for the highly successful melodic heavy metal band PRESENCE. “Play The Game” showcases his impressive skills during his tenure with Rajahs, delivering the fiery riffs and melodic solos characteristic of the era’s best J-Metal guitarists.

“Play The Game” offers a concentrated dose of Rajahs’ potent heavy metal attack, likely featuring anthemic vocals, driving rhythms, and Shirata’s standout guitar work. SM18-5422 is a crucial document for fans tracing the lineage of Japanese heavy metal and the early work of influential musicians like Rudy Shirata. It captures the raw energy and talent of the early 80s scene.