Ryo ~ vocal ~

Ryo Kawakita (川北 亮, Kawakita Ryō?, born December 13, 1978), also known as Maximum the Ryo (マキシマムザ亮君 Makishimamu Za Ryō-kun), is the guitarist and vocalist of Japanese rock band Maximum the Hormone.
Ryo had played guitar since his years in junior high school. He was recruited the band Maximum the Hormone by his sister Nao Kawakita after the departure of KEY.His guitar playing is heavy and influenced by metal, punk, and hard rock bands.

Cited influences

* Tool
* System of a Down
* NOFX
* The Ramones
* Korn
* Molotov
* Pantera
* Puya