| Masanori Ito | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1953 Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | Music critic Music journalist Radio personality |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Subjects | Heavy metal Hard rock Progressive rock |
Masanori Ito (伊藤 政則 Itō Masanori, born July 10, 1953) is a Japanese music critic and radio personality,[1] better known as Seisoku Ito or Masa Ito. His work is specialized in heavy metal and hard rock, and he is known as the leading music critic of Japan in this field. He has been quick to introduce new heavy metal bands to Japan, through writing for magazines such as Burrn! and putting them on the air.