Sly was a Japanese heavy metal supergroup formed in 1994 by former members of popular groups of the Japanese metal scene. The line-up included singer Minoru Niihara and drummer Munetaka Higuchi (both from Loudness), guitarist Shinichiro Ishihara (Earthshaker) and bassist Koichi Terasawa (). Sly disbanded in 1998, with Niihara and Higuchi re-joining Loudness in 2000 and Ishihara taking part in the reformation of his former group Earthshaker in 1999. Band members Minoru Niihara - vocals Shinichiro Ishihara - guitars Koichi Terasawa - bass Munetaka Higuchi - drums Discography Albums Sly (1994) Loner (EP, 1995) Dreams of Dust (1995) Key (1996) Vulcan Wind (1998) Video albums Live Kingdom Come (1995) Live Dreams of Dust (1996) References Japanese heavy metal musical groups Japanese hard rock musical groups Musical groups from Osaka Musical groups established in 1994 Musical groups disestablished in 1998 Heavy metal supergroups