The Japanese kawaii metal band, whose global fame skyrocketed in the early 2010s, is celebrating a major career milestone.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. While there’s not much debate regarding which lineup of Black ...