VOW WOW beat of metal motion 30144-28
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Artist = VOW WOW
Title = beat of metal motion
Label = VAP
Catalog# = 30144-28
Barcode = none
Release = JAPAN
Year = 1984
RPM = 33rpm
Disc Size = 12"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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A significant moment of reinvention marks this entry, focusing on Vow Wow’s “Beat Of Metal Motion.” Released on June 21, 1984, via the Vap label (catalog number 30144-28), this 12-inch vinyl LP is not just another album; it’s the first studio album released after the band officially changed its name from Bow Wow. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
This release finalized the band’s transformation. It introduced two new members who would define their sound: powerhouse vocalist Genki Hitomi (formerly of NOIZ) and keyboardist Rei Atsumi. With the departure of former guitarist/vocalist Mitsuhiro Saito, this new lineup, alongside Kyoji Yamamoto (guitar), Kenji Sano (bass), and Toshihiro Niimi (drums), forged the classic, overwhelming Vow Wow sound.
Produced by the band themselves, “Beat Of Metal Motion” delivers a powerful, high-energy heavy metal assault. It’s defined by Hitomi’s relentless, soaring vocals and Yamamoto’s speedy, virtuosic guitar work. The album features a mix of Japanese and English lyrics across its ten tracks, including “Break Down,” “Too Late To Turn Back,” and the title track.
While some fans consider this debut slightly less polished or “awkward” compared to their more refined later albums like “III” or “V,” “Beat Of Metal Motion” captures the raw excitement and immense power of the band’s new beginning. 30144-28 is a crucial historical document, capturing the birth of the classic Vow Wow sound and the arrival of one of Japan’s most legendary rock vocalists.