When was Akira Yamaoka born and where?
Akira Yamaoka was born in Niigata on the 6th of February 1968. He initially sought to become a designer rather than a musician before transitioning into music while studying at Tokyo Art College.
Questions about Akira Yamaoka
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What date did Akira Yamaoka join Konami and what titles did he work on first?
Akira Yamaoka joined Konami on the 21st of September 1993. He immediately began working on Contra: Hard Corps and Sparkster titles before expanding his work to include PC Engine and Sega CD versions of Snatcher.
Why did Akira Yamaoka leave Konami and when did he join Grasshopper Manufacture?
It was announced that Akira Yamaoka was leaving Konami on the 2nd of December 2009. He joined Grasshopper Manufacture on the 3rd of February 2010 to work with Goichi Suda and Shinji Mikami on Shadows of the Damned.
Which artists influenced Akira Yamaoka's musical style and performance approach?
Akira Yamaoka cites Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails as his main inspiration for both performance and music style. He also draws influence from Angelo Badalamenti, Depeche Mode, Metallica, and Baroque styles common throughout the 18th century.
Where did Akira Yamaoka tour in late October and early November 2015?
From late October to early November 2015, Akira Yamaoka and his band toured the United Kingdom. They performed Silent Hill series songs in Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester, and Southampton.