Anthem

Anthem (アンセム, Ansemu) is a Japanese heavy metal band formed in the early 1980s in Tokyo. They are among the many heavy metal bands founded in Japan during that era and are considered one of the most successful and influential, alongside Loudness and Earthshaker. Their first studio release featured classic songs like "Wild Anthem" and "Warning Action". Their first EP single in 1986, titled "Xanadu", was the first known song to be used for the promotion of a brand-new video game, namely Nihon Falcom's computer RPG Dragon Slayer II: Xanadu. Their second album, Tightrope, released on April 21, 1986, featured a catchier melodic sound with an improved vocal performance from Sakamoto.