Defspiral (stylized as defspiral, and briefly existing under the name Wilma-Sidr) is a Japanese

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band composed of most of the former members of the Underneath. When the Underneath disbanded in 2010,''the Underneath disbands''
January 23rd, 2010, retrieved January 27, 2010 most of the group was signed to

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to perform songs for the

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. This occurred with a change to their style to a smoother, slicker and more seductive style than their previous incarnations.

History

Before entirely disbanding, the Underneath, sans Tal, reunited under the name Wilma-Sidr to perform "

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", the theme song for

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for the ''

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'' soundtrack. "Leave all Behind" was released as a single on April 28, 2010. The Wilma-Sidr line-up then reunited under the name Defspiral on

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's Avex Mode label and released the single "

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", the opening theme song for

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broadcasts of '' Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight''. Prior to the switch, Ryo had been serving as an arranger for songs on the ''

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'' and ''

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'' soundtracks. After the contract with Avex ended, Defspiral signed onto

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's Knowledge Alliance/PCI Music imprint, releasing singles "Twilight" and "Revolver" in 2010, and released "Melody/Story" independently and via Sonic Scope Records in 2011. The Defspiral members also worked on the musical ''Pink Spider'' inspired by the music of deceased

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guitarist hide in 2011. The group's debut album ''Progress'' was released in late October 2011, showing a stronger musical style with only the solo guitarist. On December 7, Defspiral released a 4-track maxi single titled "Reply -Tribute to hide-" as a tribute to the late hide, who signed the members' previous band Transtic Nerve to his label. It is composed of covers of his songs "

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", "

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" and "

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". They covered

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's " Rosier" for ''Crush! 3 – 90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Love Songs-'', which was released on June 27, 2012 and features current

bands covering

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s by visual kei bands of the 90s. After being with Transtic Nerve, the Underneath and defspiral since 1995, founding member and drummer Masaki left the band on May 26, 2021 after their 10th anniversary tour final Dearest Freaks at Tsutaya O-West. The concert was supposed to be held one year earlier, but was postponed due to the

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. New drummer Kazuki officially joined Defspiral at their 12th anniversary concert on May 28, 2022.

Members

*Taka –

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(2010–present) *Masato –

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(2010–present) *Ryo – bass (2010–present) * –

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(2022–present)

Former members

*Masaki – drums (2010–2021)

Discography

As Wilma-Sidr

;Singles *"Leave all Behind" (2010,

)

As defspiral

;Albums *''Progress'' (2011, Plug) *''Voyage'' (2013, Sonic Scope) *''Brilliant World'' (2015, Sonic Scope) ;Singles *"

" (2010, Avex Mode) *"Revolver" (2010, Plug/ Knowledge Alliance/PCI Music) *"Twilight" (2010, Plug/Knowledge Alliance/PCI Music) *"Melody/Story" (2011, Sonic Scope) *"Reply -Tribute to hide- (2011, Plug) *"Break the Silence" (2012, Sonic Scope) *"Lotus" (2012, Sonic Scope) *"Glare" (2013, Sonic Scope) *"Masquerade" (2013, Sonic Scope) *"Serenade/Thanatos" (2013, Sonic Scope) *"Carnaval" (2014, Sonic Scope) *"Brilliant" (2014, Sonic Scope) *"Dream of you" (2015, Sonic Scope)

References

External links

Defspiral official site
{{Authority control Visual kei musical groups Japanese alternative rock groups Japanese hard rock musical groups Japanese heavy metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2010 Musical groups from Hyōgo Prefecture 2010 establishments in Japan