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God of Shamisen
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Location:
- Santa Cruz, California
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 2004
- Genre:
- Folk/Progressive Rock/Metal
- Lyrical themes:
- Instrumental
- Current label:
- Reptile Records
- Years active:
- 2004-present
Effectively merging the cultures of east and west, God of Shamisen (G.o.S.) is the world’s first metal band relying on the three-stringed fretless lute of northern Japan.
| Mark Thornton | Bass |
| Lee Smith | Drums |
| See also: Lee Smith, ex-Odious Mortem, ex-Decrepit Birth (live), ex-The Souls Unrest, ex-Estradasphere, ex-Isle of Black, ex-Orange Tulip Conspiracy, ex-Royal Thunder (live) | |
| Karl Schnaitter | Guitars |
| Kevin Kmetz | Shamisen |
| See also: Estradasphere | |