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Sigh: In Conversation – On organic (de)composition, musical maniacs, and “a very realistic horror”

Country Japan, JP

Formed in Tokyo

Active 1990 – present

black metal avant-garde metal symphonic black metal avant-garde black 'n' roll experimental progressive progressive metal symphonic metal

Dr. Mikannibal lead vocals, saxophone

原島淳一 drums (drum set)

川嶋未来 keyboard, lead vocals, percussion, sampler, vocoder, woodwind

若井望 guitar

藤波聡 bass guitar

Past Members (5)

You Oshima guitar 2014 – 2022

尾関和樹 drums (drum set) 1990 – 1990

川嶋未来 bass guitar 1990 – 2004

石川慎一 guitar 1992 – 2014

藤波聡 guitar, drums (drum set) 1990 – 1992

14/07/2026 • Live Reviews

If you’re into extreme metal then Sigh need no introduction. If so, you’ll know that they’re not just the largest...

01/12/2025 • New Releases

Sigh‘s special 30th anniversary edition of their groundbreaking second album “Infidel Art” is now available on Peaceville Records. The release...

18/08/2024 • Live Reviews

Sigh’s gig in London was nothing short of amazing, delivering a unique blend of black metal and avant-garde experimentation that...

09/08/2024 • Events

After celebrating their 30th anniversary with a European tour last year, Japanese experimental metal pioneers SIGH are back on the...