Danger Crue Records is a Japanese
visual kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians that is characterized by the use of varying levels of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics, similar to Western glam rock.
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independent record label
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located in
Tokyo
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, Japan. It was originally the record label of the Danger Crue music office, both founded in 1981.
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D'erlanger
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drummer Tetsu, Danger Crue was formed for the
heavy metal band
44Magnum
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History
44 Magnum was originally formed in 1977 by vocalist ...
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The first release by Danger Crue was the album ''Insane'' by Reaction in July 1985. In April 2000, the office changed its name to the Maverick D.C. Group but continues to run the Danger Crue Records label.
In 2002, Maverick D.C. held a concert to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Danger Crue. It has since become an annual year-end event under the name Jack in the Box since 2007; derived from the nickname of Maverick D.C. president Masahiro Oishi. On December 27, 2021, Jack in the Box celebrated Danger Crue's 40th anniversary at the
Nippon Budokan
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44Magnum
44 Magnum (stylized as 44MAGNUM) are a Japanese heavy metal music, heavy metal band, originally formed in Osaka Prefecture in mid-1977. They were one of the first Japanese metal bands.
History
44 Magnum was originally formed in 1977 by vocalist ...
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Acid android
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* Alsdead
* Blaze
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* CLØWD
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*Morrie Aderholt (1915-1955), American Major League Baseball player
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* D.I.D.
* DIV
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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 ...
(1989)
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Dead End
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Der Zibet
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They went on an indefinite hiatus in 1996, but resumed activities in 2007.
History
Der Zibet was formed in 1984 by vocalist Issay and bassist Hal, wh ...
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Die in Cries
Die in Cries (stylized as DIE IN CRIES) was a Japanese visual kei Rock music, rock band of the 1990s, whose members have all played in other prominent bands.
History
Formed in 1991, Die in Cries was composed of Kyo (D'erlanger) on vocals, Mino ...
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Earthshaker
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Girugamesh
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* Grand Slam
* Heaven's
* Kameleo
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Ken
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* ''Ken'' (album), a 2017 album by Canadian indie rock band Destroyer.
* ''Ken'' (film), 1964 Japanese film.
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* Ken Masters, a main character in ...
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L'Arc-en-Ciel
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(1992-1993)
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Lions Heads
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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. A ...
, on their own sub-label Shu (2002, 2009–2010, 2017–present)
* Naniwa Exp
* Optic Nerve
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Petit Brabancon
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Ra:IN
* Reaction
* Roach
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Sid (2003–2008)
* Solid
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Sons of All Pussys
Sons of All Pussys (typeset as SONS OF ALL PUSSYS, abbreviated as S.O.A.P.) was a Japanese rock band. Formed in 2002 by Ken, his former L'Arc-en-Ciel bandmate Sakura, and German born model Ein (who appeared in L'Arc-en-Ciel's PVs for " Heaven' ...
* UNiTE.
* Velvet Spider
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Zoro
References
External links
Official websiteJack in the Box official website
Japanese independent record labels
Rock record labels
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