Japanese metal band Melt-Banana visited Eugene’s WOW Hall on Saturday, October 1, 2011. They played a very fun, energetic show matching their fast-paced drums and guitar riffs with the staccato lyrics of singer, Yako.
Lead singer of Melt Banana, Yako sings with Agata on guitar in the background at the WOW Hall in Eugene on Oct. 1, 2011 (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Agata of Melt-Banana playing his signature Gibson SG under the lights at the WOW Hall in Eugene on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Takiya Terada of Melt-Banana playing drums at the WOW Hall in Eugene on Oct. 1, 2011. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Guitarist Agata playing during the Melt-Banana show at the WOW Hall on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. Agata, famous for his movement and energy on stage, has been a member of the band since 1992. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Lead singer of Melt-Banana, Yako, belting out lyrics at the WOW Hall on Oct. 1, 2011. Despite being Japanese, Yako sings in a very staccato English, following every song with “thank you”. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
