Sigh

Japanese avant-garde metal band formed in 1989, led by Mirai Kawashima; began with extreme/black metal roots and evolved toward experimental and avant-garde sounds. Early association with Deathlike Silence Production is noted in contemporary coverage.

Formed in 1989. Key members mentioned in reviews include Mirai Kawashima (frontman), Satoshi Fujinami, early drummer Kazuki, and Dr. Mikannibal (keyboardist/saxophonist/vocalist). Early releases such as Scorn Defeat placed the band within the early extreme metal scene; later albums (e.g., Imaginary Sonicscape) showcase a shift to experimental/avant-garde approaches.

Reviews praise Sigh's originality and evolution from early black metal toward experimental, avant-garde metal. Imaginary Sonicscape and Scorn Defeat are frequently highlighted. Some later releases (e.g., Scenes From Hell) receive criticism for predictability or self-referentiality. Overall the band is seen as noteworthy and influential within extreme/experimental metal.

For:Fans of experimental, avant-garde and extreme metal; listeners interested in Japanese metal history.