From Wikipedia: “Versailles (known as Versailles Philharmonic Quintet in the United States) is a Japanese metal band formed in 2007. It is composed of several notable figures in the “visual kei” scene. Versailles’ key characteristics are their Renaissance-esque costumes, dueling guitar sounds and heavy but melodic arrangements.”

Take a gander at these guys! Versailles’ shredding guitarist, Hizaki, is a fetching tranny fan favorite who can put Eddie Van Halen to shame (at least in the hair and make-up departments):

Here’s one more music video by Versailles. This one is called The Revenant Choir:

Facebook fan page of Japanese Metal Princess Hizaki

Thank you John Bertram!

does NOT put EVH to shame in performance nor skill. boring entertainer, not easy on the eyes (bad camera work, but not the band’s fault [i guess]), fingering is too “picky”, and sound too biting and shrill. thumbs down metz!