Yumi Nakamura
Имя
Yumi Nakamura
Birth date
03 Июль 1994
Страна
Japan 
город
Kyoto
Iron Roses
Yumi grew up in Kyoto, surrounded by centuries-old architecture, artisan craft culture, and the meticulous beauty of traditional Japanese design. Her father worked as a watchmaker, and watching him assemble tiny gears with perfect precision deeply influenced her sense of aesthetics and musical structure.
She began playing guitar at 12, quickly becoming absorbed in the mechanics of melody and harmony. By her teens, she was performing in small local bands, known for her emotive phrasing and her ability to blend aggression with elegance. Her natural inclination toward storytelling and visual world-building gradually led her toward the steampunk themes she would later bring to Iron Roses.
Musical Development:
Yumi’s style is built on a foundation of iconic guitar influences. She drew inspiration from Toni Iommi’s crushing riff power, Criss Oliva’s emotionally rich melodic phrasing, and Ace Frehley’s expressive bends and attitude-driven lead work. She admired guitarists who could fuse energy with narrative, using harmony and dual-guitar interplay to elevate songs into epics.
Her gear-heavy, Victorian-meets-industrial fashion sense developed alongside her music — a reflection of her love for mechanical artistry and meticulously paired with the sonic landscapes she composes.
Forming Iron Roses:
In 2022, determined to create a band that reflected her fascination with steampunk and melodic heavy metal, Yumi founded Iron Roses. As described in the band’s main biography, she envisioned a group that combined theatrical visuals, narrative-driven songwriting, and intricate musicianship.
Aiko joined soon after, followed by Hana, Mei, and eventually Rina — each completing the musical world Yumi had imagined.
Role in the Band:
Yumi is Iron Roses’ leader, primary guitarist, and chief creative architect. She designs much of the band’s visual aesthetic, directs musical arrangements, and drives live show concepts. Her guitar work often guides the emotional direction of each track — sharp, lyrical, and filled with both precision and personality.
Personality:
Driven, imaginative, and intensely passionate, Yumi pours herself into every detail of Iron Roses — from story concepts to musical layering. Fans see her as the visionary force behind the band’s identity, a creator who blends metal musicianship with the elegant machinery of their steampunk world.
She began playing guitar at 12, quickly becoming absorbed in the mechanics of melody and harmony. By her teens, she was performing in small local bands, known for her emotive phrasing and her ability to blend aggression with elegance. Her natural inclination toward storytelling and visual world-building gradually led her toward the steampunk themes she would later bring to Iron Roses.
Musical Development:
Yumi’s style is built on a foundation of iconic guitar influences. She drew inspiration from Toni Iommi’s crushing riff power, Criss Oliva’s emotionally rich melodic phrasing, and Ace Frehley’s expressive bends and attitude-driven lead work. She admired guitarists who could fuse energy with narrative, using harmony and dual-guitar interplay to elevate songs into epics.
Her gear-heavy, Victorian-meets-industrial fashion sense developed alongside her music — a reflection of her love for mechanical artistry and meticulously paired with the sonic landscapes she composes.
Forming Iron Roses:
In 2022, determined to create a band that reflected her fascination with steampunk and melodic heavy metal, Yumi founded Iron Roses. As described in the band’s main biography, she envisioned a group that combined theatrical visuals, narrative-driven songwriting, and intricate musicianship.
Aiko joined soon after, followed by Hana, Mei, and eventually Rina — each completing the musical world Yumi had imagined.
Role in the Band:
Yumi is Iron Roses’ leader, primary guitarist, and chief creative architect. She designs much of the band’s visual aesthetic, directs musical arrangements, and drives live show concepts. Her guitar work often guides the emotional direction of each track — sharp, lyrical, and filled with both precision and personality.
Personality:
Driven, imaginative, and intensely passionate, Yumi pours herself into every detail of Iron Roses — from story concepts to musical layering. Fans see her as the visionary force behind the band’s identity, a creator who blends metal musicianship with the elegant machinery of their steampunk world.