Messages from Musicians for ESP's 40th Anniversary

40 years have passed since the popular Japanese guitar manufacturer ESP was established in 1975. To celebrate this achievement, a number of musicians have contributed messages to a special site.

Text message contributors (in Japanese) include: Mana (Moi dix Mois, MALICE MIZER), Közi (ZIZ, MALICE MIZER), KAMIJO (Versailles), Shiren (Yousei Teikoku), Takasaki Akira (LOUDNESS) and many others.

Video message contributors (in Japanese) include: Takamizawa Toshihiko (THE ALFEE), SUGIZO (LUNA SEA, X JAPAN), ANCHANG (SEX MACHINEGUNS) and more.

Tons of Western musicians have also contributed, including Gary Holt (Exodus / Slayer), Tom Araya (Slayer), Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind), James Hetfield (Metallica), Michael Paget (Bullet For My Valentine), Andy James, Michael Wilton (Queensrÿche) and many others.