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BEAT CRUSADERS was a Japanese rock/punk/pop group who were first formed in late 1997 by ヒダカトオル (Hidaka Tooru), primarily as an experimental lo-fi indie pop group. The first line-up of the group was originally a result of constant experimental shows performed in various locations around Tokyo. Their use of both old and new technology, combined with influences from various bands such as Weezer and Rentals, had transformed them into a melodic guitar-driven band. By late 1998, the group had started to settle into things and were rapidly gaining a reputation for being an energetic live band with catchy and fun...

There are at least three artists which use the name Crusader 1. A heavy metal band from Belgium 2. A hardcore band from Iowa, United States 3. A hard trance duo 4. A heavy metal band from Illinois, United States 1) Crusader is a heavy metal band from East Flanders, which originated in 1999 from what was left of a cover band that wanted to move on. As early as 2000, the band released its debut album "This Mortal Flesh" which was distributed by Virgin. In 2004, "Fools" was released, distributed by LSP, Hellion and Karthago. Both albums received lots...

The Knights of the New Crusade seem to be controversial to everyone. And that's probably the point. Their straight-ahead "Jesus is the only Way and without Him you'll perish" message is likely to turn off many non-Christians. Yet the other side of their message is an open rebuke to the "Christian" music market for watering down the message and chasing money and fame. Currently signed to Alternative Tentacles, the label owned by renowned non-believer, Jello Biafra, many wonder if the whole thing is not an elaborate gimmick. The Alternative Tentacles website explains their position: "we here at AT debated the...

There are at least 3 bands with the name, Crusade: 1. The following refers to the Crusade from Brooklyn, NY http://www.last.fm/music/Crusade+NYC: By the late 1990s, 100% female hardcore band from Japan. Really weird. A subculture rooted in nonconformity had morphed into just another target market. In a scene where distinctiveness and individuality were once kings, uniformity somehow found itself as heir apparent: Let's all sound the same, dress the same, and listen to the same ten bands. In the midst of all this muck and mire, CRUSADE was born. Lawrence Susi was no stranger to this artistic ghetto, having played...