G.a.T.E.S
G.A.T.E.S (God Admires The Evil Soul) - Tank and Motörhead inspired thrash metal band from Tokyo, Japan. The band was formed in the summer of 2002 with bassist Tatsu Mikami (Church of Misery, Salem) and singer Yoshiaki Negishi (ex-Church of Misery, ex-Coffins). Soon drummer Fukawa (Sonic Flower) and guitarist Futatsugi joined the ranks of G.A.T.E.S