Nogod (stylized as NoGoD) is a Japanese

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heavy metal band formed in 2005 by vocalist Dancho. Originally named , the band has been using simply Nogod since signing to the major label King Records in 2010.

History

2005–2009: Formation and rise

The band was formed in early 2005 by vocalist Dancho, under the name Shinko Shukyo Gakudan NoGoD. They held their debut performance on October 19, a
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with a lineup consisting of Dancho on vocals, Aki and Kyrie on guitar, Karin on bass, and K on drums. On November 12, the band released their first demo . They spent the rest of 2005 and the beginning of 2006 performing with other bands in Tokyo. In July 2006, the members were signed to Art Pop Entertainment and released two singles, and , the following month. In 2007, guitarist Aki left and was replaced by Shinno. In April 2008, the band released their first studio album, , which reached No. 6 on the

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Indies chart. In February 2009, the band released their second studio album, .

2010–present: Going major

In November 2009, vocalist Dancho announced that the band would be making their major debut. On June 9, 2010, Nogod released their first major single, , on King Records. The song was used as the ending theme for Chūkyō TV's ''Futtonda''. On August 4, 2010, Nogod released their first major album, , in Japan and

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. The band kicked off a one-man tour to promote their album in

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; they followed up the show with other performances throughout Tokyo. In January 2011, Nogod began hosting their own radio show on Tokyo Bay FM. The program is titled ''Nogod Bless You!!!'' and airs every Saturday at 12:00AM. Nogod covered

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's song " 1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou" for the compilation ''Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-''. The album was released on January 26, 2011 and features current

bands covering songs from bands that were important to the '90s visual kei movement. In January 2018, Nogod bassist Karin announced that he would leave the band after 13 years. His final performance with the band was on April 6 of that year in Tokyo at Shinjuku ReNY. In September 2021, it was announced that guitarist Kyrie would be leaving the band after 16 years. His final performance with Nogod was at Nakano Sun Plaza Hall on February 22, 2022. Saber Tiger bassist hibiki officially joined Nogod in August 2022.

Musical Style

Nogod's music ranges from heavy metal to slow ballads. Songs such as have been praised for the technical skill that the band has exhibited.

Members

* –

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(2005–present) *K –

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(2005–present) *Shinno –

guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected stri ...

(2007–present) *hibiki – bass (2022–present) ;Former members * – guitar (left July 2005) *Kana – bass (left October 2005) * – guitar (2005–2007) * – bass, screams (2005–2018) *Kyrie – guitar, backing vocals (2005–2022)

Discography

Studio albums

* (2008.04.09) * (2009.02.25) * (2010.08.04) * (2011.08.03) * ''V'' (2013.02.06) * ''Make A New World'' (2014.09.17) * ''Renovate'' (2016.03.30) * ''Proof'' (2017.08.20)

Mini albums

* (2006.12.06) * (2009.09.23) * (2019.04.10)

Compilation albums

* ''Indies Best Selection 2005-2009'' (2010.03.03) * ''Voyage ~ 10th Anniversary Best Album'' (2015.04.08)

Singles

* (2005.11.12) * (2006.04.09) * (2006.07.12) * (2006.08.30) * "Atria" (2007.05.09) * (2007.08.08) * (2007.09.26) * (2007.09.26) * (2008.02.16) * (2008.07.13) * (2008.10.08) * (2008.11.05) * "Mr.Heaven" (2009.07.25) * (2010.06.09) * "Raise a Flag" (2011.04.06) * (2011.07.06) * "Love?" (2012.02.19) * "Stand Up!" (2012.10.10) * (2013.07.24) * (2013.09.18) * "Helix" (2020.01.08, sold only at concerts) * "I.A.N" (2022.11.25, sold only at concerts)

DVDs

* (2006.06.20) * (2022.08.24)

Other

* "No God" on ''Loop of Life 6'' (2006.06.28) * "Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" on (2006.09.15) * "Guren" on ''Shock Edge 2006'' (2006.10.10) * Cover of

's " 1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou" on ''Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-'' (2010.01.26)

References

External links

Official Site

Official website
inactive

CLJ Records page

Oricon profile
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