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Heidi.
Heidi. (stylized as heidi.) is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in Tokyo in February 2006. They gained popularity after performing at the memorial concert on the 10th anniversary of the death of the musician hide on May 4, 2008 to tens of thousands of people. Their third album was released in Europe by Gan-Shin records in 2009 and the following year Heidi. signed to major label Geneon Universal Entertainment. History Heidi.'s first one-man show, titled 「Birth・Day」, was on June 3, 2006. Their first single, "Yuuyake to Kodomo/Maria", was also sold at that show. The following year they released their debut album, ''Kasou'', on April 25, 2007. The label was their own O Market, which was formed by their management Headwax Organization, who also managed hide, being run by his brother Hiroshi Matsumoto. On May 4, 2008, they performed at the hide memorial summit alongside legendary bands such as X Japan, Luna Sea and others. On September 21, 2008, D'erlanger held Abstinen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadie (band)
Sadie is a visual kei rock band from Japan, formed in 2005. Sadie is signed to Face Music and Mijinko Records. Biography Sadie was founded by Mao, Tsurugi, Aki, Mizuki and Sora in February 2005,Visunavi.com retrieved 12.10.2008 and comes from the English word "sad", according to vocalist, Mao. retrieved 01.28.2018 Sora departed in January 2006 for "artistic differences", and in March, Kei joined the band to replace Sora. Their first live appearance was on March 18, 2005 at Osaka Big Cat, when they were the opening act for D, Fatima, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannivalism
Kannivalism (stylized kannivalism) was a Japanese visual kei rock band originally formed in 2001,''Cure'' magazine, Volume 30, March, released Jan 1 206, pg 38 signed to Free-Will and distributed by Avex Trax. However, they disbanded that same year when baroque was formed, and subsequently reformed with new bassist Yuchi after baroque disbanded in 2006. History First formation and restart kannivalism, in their original lineup, performed their first concert on February 2, 2001 and performed their last concert June 20, 2001 at a one-man (a concert with no opening act); they disbanded after releasing a few demos, and one single, "kannivalism Ittekimasu". kannivalism reformed in 2006. In April 2006, they released their first mini-album, ''Soukou Humority'', which caught mainstream attention and the fans of baroque. Soon after in September 2006, the band released their first major-label single, "Ritori", followed by their second "Hoshi no Yoru" in January 2007. Later in February 2007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inoran
, better known exclusively by his stage name Inoran, is a Japanese musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Luna Sea since 1986. He started his solo career in 1997. Luna Sea disbanded in 2000, and he formed Fake? with Oblivion Dust vocalist Ken Lloyd a year later. In 2005 he left Fake? and founded Tourbillon with Luna Sea vocalist Ryuichi Kawamura and Hiroaki Hayama. He rejoined Luna Sea when they reunited in 2010, and in 2012 formed Muddy Apes with bassist Taka Hirose and guitarist Dean Tidey, both from Feeder, and 8otto's vocalist Maeson. Career In middle school through high school, Inoran became good friends with J, and they formed a band called Lunacy in 1986. In 1991, they changed their name to Luna Sea and released their first album. They went on to become very successful, having sold more than 10 million certified units in Japan, and are considered one of the most influential bands in the visual kei moveme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime Weekend Atlanta
Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) is an annual four-day anime convention held during September/October at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Cobb Galleria Centre, and Sheraton Suites Galleria in Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia. The convention is the largest Southeastern anime convention. Programming The convention typically offers an Anime music video, Anime Music Video contest, Artists' Alley, concerts, costume contest, dances, Dealer's Room, fashion show, formal ball, game shows, karaoke, Maid Cafe, panels, RPG Gaming, tabletop gaming, Video Gaming, and Workshops. Anime Weekend Atlanta during the convention has 24-hour programming. History The Anime Music Video contest in 2001 had 200 plus entries. The AMV contest in 2003 took over three hours and had 300 plus entries. The Dealer's Room took up 72,000 square feet in 2007. Cartoon Network announced the end of its Toonami block during a panel at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2008. Loverin Tamburin could not enter the United States for their 2015 appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hide (musician)
, known professionally as hide, was a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band X Japan from 1987 to 1997 and a solo artist from 1993 onward. He also formed the United States-based rock supergroup Zilch in 1996. Hide sold millions of records, both solo and as a member of X Japan. X Japan rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, credited as founders of the Japanese visual kei movement. When they disbanded in 1997, he focused on his solo career which started four years prior and went on to enjoy significant popularity. At the height of his fame, while recording his third studio album and about to launch an international career with the newly formed Zilch, he died in 1998 of what was ruled a suicide by hanging. He was seen as an icon for Japanese youth rebelling against their country's conformist society, and his death was labeled "the end of an era". Life and career 1964–1987: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tell Me (hide Song)
"Tell Me" is the fourth single by Japanese musician hide, released on March 24, 1994. It reached number 4 on the Oricon Singles Chart. The B-side "Scanner (Ai no Duet?)" is a different version of "Scanner" from ''Hide Your Face'', as it features vocals by Ryuichi from Luna Sea. The single was certified Gold by the RIAJ in April 1994, and Double Platinum in February 2020 for sales over 500,000. A re-recording of "Tell Me", that features Spread Beaver playing, was released on January 19, 2000, under the hide with Spread Beaver name. This version reached number 2 on the Oricon chart and was certified Gold by the RIAJ in January 2000 for sales over 200,000. The original version was re-released on December 12, 2007, with a new cover. On April 28, 2010, it was re-released again as part of the first releases in "The Devolution Project", which was a release of hide's original eleven singles on picture disc vinyl. Track listing All songs written by hide. 1994 Original release 2000 Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mucc
is a Japanese visual kei rock band, formed in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1997. The classic line up of Tatsuro on vocals, Miya on guitar, Yukke on bass, and Satochi on drums was solidified in 1999 following the departure of original bassist Hiro. After 24 years, Satochi retired from the music business in October 2021, leaving Mucc a trio. They have released 16 studio albums, with 2020's '' Aku'' being their highest-charting. History Early years and releases (1997–2005) Mucc was formed in 1997 by guitarist Miya, vocalist Tatsuro (then called "Tattoo"), bassist Hiro, and drummer Satochi. High school students who had been friends since primary school. They had their first concert at the Shimamura Music store in Mito, Ibaraki on May 4. Satochi was only a support musician, but decided to officially join after the concert because of how much fun he had. Mucc was named after a character from the children's TV show '' Hirake! Ponkikki''. The band is also known by the nickname " 69" since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hide With Spread Beaver
, known professionally as hide, was a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band X Japan from 1987 to 1997 and a solo artist from 1993 onward. He also formed the United States-based rock supergroup Zilch in 1996. Hide sold millions of records, both solo and as a member of X Japan. X Japan rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, credited as founders of the Japanese visual kei movement. When they disbanded in 1997, he focused on his solo career which started four years prior and went on to enjoy significant popularity. At the height of his fame, while recording his third studio album and about to launch an international career with the newly formed Zilch, he died in 1998 of what was ruled a suicide by hanging. He was seen as an icon for Japanese youth rebelling against their country's conformist society, and his death was labeled "the end of an era". Life and career 1964–1987: E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gan-Shin
is an independent European rock music record label. History It was formed in 2004 by Matthias Müssig, Christoph Ortner-Bach and Deville Schober. The label, actively distributes physical records in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and Scandinavia. Digitally they're mostly active in Europe but also distribute some band's like Matenrou Opera, angela and TeddyLoid almost worldwide. Gan-Shin Records exclusively signs bands from Japan, though has recently signed Madmans Esprit, a German-Korean based band. The label currently distributes the music of over 60 bands and artists throughout Europe. Bands overview *12012 * abingdon boys school *An Cafe * angela * D *D'espairsRay *Dir en grey (transferred in 2009 to sister label Okami Records from the main label) *Domoto Tsuyoshi *DuelJewel *Gackt *Girugamesh *heidi. * Hyde * Ic5 * Kagerou *L'Arc-en-Ciel * LM.C * Madmans Esprit *Megamasso * Merry *Mix Speakers, Inc *Mucc *Nightmare *NoGoD * Rentrer en Soi *The Studs *Vido ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelo (band)
Angelo is a Japanese visual kei rock supergroup, formed in 2006 by three members of Pierrot. Originally a trio of vocalist Kirito, bassist Kohta and drummer Takeo, guitarists Karyu (ex-D'espairsRay) and Giru (ex-Vidoll) joined in 2011. After 15 years and 13 studio albums, Angelo began an indefinite hiatus following two concerts at Yoyogi Daini Taiikukan on January 15 and 16, 2022. History Four months after Pierrot disbanded, Kirito, Kohta and Takeo formed Angelo on August 14, 2006. They held "The Creature was Reborn Out of Hades" free concert at Yoyogi Park on October 4 to an audience of 5,000. The trio produced their first single, aptly titled "Reborn", on November 8 and began the Broken World, After the Heaven tour three days later. They released their first album ''Rebirth of Newborn Baby'' on April 18, 2007, and quickly followed it with the mini-album ''The Freak Show'' on December 21. In 2008, they released the singles "Chaotic Bell" and "Sister" on June and October 22, re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pink Spider
is the ninth single by Japanese musician hide, the second to bear the hide with Spread Beaver name, released on May 13, 1998, eleven days after his death. It debuted at number 1 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was the 11th best-selling single of the year, being certified Million by the RIAJ. It was also named "Song of the Year" at the 13th Japan Gold Disc Awards. Releases Released on May 13, 1998, "Pink Spider" was the first release published after hide's death on May 2. Its music video was directed by Shūichi Tan, who previously directed the video for "Rocket Dive". It was filmed at the Hotel Alexandria as hide was recording in Los Angeles at the time and Tan was fond of David Fincher, whose 1995 film ''Seven'' was shot at the hotel. A live version of "Pink Spider" was included on the 2000 re-recording of " Tell Me". It was recorded on November 18, 1998 during the Tribal Ja, Zoo tour that was undertaken by Spread Beaver using recordings of hide's vocals. On November 22, 2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D'erlanger
D'erlanger (stylized as D'ERLANGER) is a Japanese rock band from Kyoto Prefecture, formed in 1983 by guitarist Cipher and bassist Seela. While they originally played speed and power metal, after recruiting drummer Tetsu and vocalist Kyo they switched to an alternative rock sound for their debut album ''La Vie En Rose'' in 1989. Although it was on an indie label, it sold out and was reissued three times that year, earning them a major label record deal with BMG Japan the following year. They released ''Basilisk'' in March 1990 and it reached the top five on the charts. However, in December the group suddenly announced their disbandment. Despite their short time in the spotlight, D'erlanger remain well-known and are considered one of the founders of visual kei. They reunited in 2007 and released the album '' Lazzaro'', with a new harder sound that adds a gothic rock feel. They have since released six more studio albums and toured extensively, including several overseas performanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
