Ace of Spades (
Japanese: エース・オブ・スペーズ, stylized as ACE OF SPADES) is a Japanese rock band managed by
LDH since 2012 and signed to the record label
Rhythm Zone. The band started being formed in 2005 while
Exile
Exile is primarily penal expulsion from one's native country, and secondarily expatriation or prolonged absence from one's homeland under either the compulsion of circumstance or the rigors of some high purpose. Usually persons and peoples suf ...
and
Glay released the collaboration single "Scream". The project was formed between
Hiro and Glay members
Hisashi
Hisashi is a masculine Japanese given name. Its meaning differs depending on the kanji used to write it.
Kanji
Single kanji used to write the name Hisashi include:
*: "long time"
*: "eternal"
*: "still"
*: "standard"
*: "complete"
*: "long"
*: "li ...
and
Takuro.
History
2012: band formation and debut
In 2012, it was announced that a band project between Exile and Glay had been formed. The members of this band were established musicians from different backgrounds, such as Takahiro from Exile, Hisashi from Glay, Tokie and
Motokatsu Miyagami. On August 22 of the same year, Ace of Spades debuted with the single "Wild Tribe".
2013-2018: hiatus and High&Low soundtrack
After their debut the band were on hiatus until 2016, when they took part in the soundtrack for the movie
High&Low and its sequel High&Low: The Red Rain. For these occasions the band released the song "Sin" featuring
Hiroomi Tosaka
is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a vocalist of the J-pop group, Sandaime J Soul Brothers He joined the group after winning the ''Vocal Battle Audition 2'' alongside Ryuji Imaichi. As a member of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, he has received the ...
on June 15, 2016, and the single "Time Flies" together with PKCZ® and Hiroomi Tosaka, on October 12, 2016.
2019: first studio album and tour
On February 20, 2019, the band released their first studio album "4Real" with the title track "Vampire". They went on their first national tour ''Ace of Spades 1st. Tour 2019 “4Real”'' from February 26 until March 23 in the same year.
Members
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
References
External links
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2012 establishments in Japan
Japanese rock music groups
Musical groups established in 2012
LDH (company) artists
Japanese supergroups