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Doom (Japanese band)

2015-11-12T08:07:10Z

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Doom
| image =
| caption =
| image_size = 
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| instrument =
| genre = [[Thrash metal]], [[progressive metal]], [[avant garde metal]]
| occupation =
| years_active = 1985–2000, 2015-
| label = [[Victor Entertainment|Victor/Invitation]] (1987–1991)
| associated_acts =
| website = http://doom-real.com/
| current_members = Takashi "Taka" Fujita Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi Takatoshi Kodaira
| past_members = Masami Chiba Koh Morota Jouichi "Joe" Hirakawa
| notable_instruments =
}}

'''Doom''' is a Japanese [[thrash metal]] band by former [[:nl:Zadkiel|Zadkiel]] members Koh and Jouichi. Formed in [[Tokyo]] in 1985, the first line up included Takashi "Taka" Fujita (vocals/guitar), Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (fretless bass) and Jouichi "Joe" Hirokawa (drums).
==History==
The group released their first EP ''Go Mad Yourself!'' in 1986, and the debut album ''No More Pain'' followed in 1987. Despite having very much broken English included in their lyrics, the group gained a lot of popularity and signed to the Japanese label Invitation. The band continued to release many more albums and even played a gig in the United States at [[CBGB|CBGB's]] in October 1988. On May 7, 1999, founding member Koh was found dead, having apparently drowned. They released their final album ''Where Your Life Lies!?'' in November 1999, before officially disbanding in August 2000.

In 2014, Fujita and Pazz were joined by [[:nl:Casbah|Casbah]]/Skull Smash bassist Kodaira for a short 15-minute set at a tribute event for [[United (band)|United]] bassist Akihiro Yokoyama, who died that May. Doom later announced they would re-form, and had their first full performance on January 12, 2015 at Club Citta in [[Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Violent Attitude|url=http://www.violentattitude.com/|website=Violent Attitude|accessdate=29 January 2015|ref=violent_attitude}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=別府伸朗|title=DOOM / 藤田氏インタビュー|url=http://www.metallization.jp/columns/198|website=Metallization|accessdate=29 January 2015|language=Japanese|date=28 October 2014}}</ref>

== Members ==
* Takashi "Taka" Fujita - vocals, guitar (Unit-3,former live guitarist for [[The Mad Capsule Markets]], support for [[Luna Sea]] member [[J (musician)|J]] from 1997-2014)
* Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi - drums ([[Gastunk]])
* Takatoshi Kodaira - bass (Casbah, Skull Smash)

=== Former members ===
* Jouichi "Joe" Hirokawa - drums ([[United (band)|United]], Zadkiel, Warpigs, Egao Dorami)
* Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (b. 1963-d.1999) - fretless bass (Zadkiel, [[Schaft]], Egao Dorami)
* Masami Chiba - bass (Shellshock)

== Discography ==
* ''[[Go Mad Yourself!]]'' (EP, 1986)
* "[[Why!?/Last Stand to Hell]]" (single, 1986)
* ''[[No More Pain (Doom album)|No More Pain]]'' (full-length, 1987)
* ''[[Killing Field]]'' (EP, 1988)
* ''[[Complicated Mind]]'' (full-length, 1988)
* ''[[Incompetent...]]'' (full-length, 1989)
* ''[[Human Noise]]'' (full-length, 1991
* ''[[Doom VI – Illegal Soul]]'' (full-length, 1992)
* ''[[Split 7 w/ Hedgehog Split]]'' (split album, 1994)
* "[[Freakout (single)|Freakout]]" (single, 1995)
* ''[[Where Your Life Lies!?]]'' (full-length, 1999)

== External links ==
* [http://s.greatnow.com/doom/doomfaq.htm Doom FAQ]
* [http://doom-real.com/ Doom Official Site]

== References ==
<references />

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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1985]]
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Doom (Japanese band)

2015-11-12T08:06:19Z

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Doom
| image =
| caption =
| image_size = 
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| instrument =
| genre = [[Thrash metal]], [[progressive metal]], [[avant garde metal]]
| occupation =
| years_active = 1985–2000, 2015-
| label = [[Victor Entertainment|Victor/Invitation]] (1987–1991)
| associated_acts =
| website = http://doom-real.com/
| current_members = Takashi "Taka" Fujita Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi Takatoshi Kodaira
| past_members = Masami Chiba Koh Morota Jouichi "Joe" Hirakawa
| notable_instruments =
}}

'''Doom''' is a Japanese [[thrash metal]] band by former Zadkiel members Koh and Jouichi. Formed in [[Tokyo]] in 1985, the first line up included Takashi "Taka" Fujita (vocals/guitar), Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (fretless bass) and Jouichi "Joe" Hirokawa (drums).
==History==
The group released their first EP ''Go Mad Yourself!'' in 1986, and the debut album ''No More Pain'' followed in 1987. Despite having very much broken English included in their lyrics, the group gained a lot of popularity and signed to the Japanese label Invitation. The band continued to release many more albums and even played a gig in the United States at [[CBGB|CBGB's]] in October 1988. On May 7, 1999, founding member Koh was found dead, having apparently drowned. They released their final album ''Where Your Life Lies!?'' in November 1999, before officially disbanding in August 2000.

In 2014, Fujita and Pazz were joined by [[:nl:Casbah|Casbah]]/Skull Smash bassist Kodaira for a short 15-minute set at a tribute event for [[United (band)|United]] bassist Akihiro Yokoyama, who died that May. Doom later announced they would re-form, and had their first full performance on January 12, 2015 at Club Citta in [[Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Violent Attitude|url=http://www.violentattitude.com/|website=Violent Attitude|accessdate=29 January 2015|ref=violent_attitude}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=別府伸朗|title=DOOM / 藤田氏インタビュー|url=http://www.metallization.jp/columns/198|website=Metallization|accessdate=29 January 2015|language=Japanese|date=28 October 2014}}</ref>

== Members ==
* Takashi "Taka" Fujita - vocals, guitar (Unit-3,former live guitarist for [[The Mad Capsule Markets]], support for [[Luna Sea]] member [[J (musician)|J]] from 1997-2014)
* Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi - drums ([[Gastunk]])
* Takatoshi Kodaira - bass (Casbah, Skull Smash)

=== Former members ===
* Jouichi "Joe" Hirokawa - drums ([[United (band)|United]], Zadkiel, Warpigs, Egao Dorami)
* Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (b. 1963-d.1999) - fretless bass (Zadkiel, [[Schaft]], Egao Dorami)
* Masami Chiba - bass (Shellshock)

== Discography ==
* ''[[Go Mad Yourself!]]'' (EP, 1986)
* "[[Why!?/Last Stand to Hell]]" (single, 1986)
* ''[[No More Pain (Doom album)|No More Pain]]'' (full-length, 1987)
* ''[[Killing Field]]'' (EP, 1988)
* ''[[Complicated Mind]]'' (full-length, 1988)
* ''[[Incompetent...]]'' (full-length, 1989)
* ''[[Human Noise]]'' (full-length, 1991
* ''[[Doom VI – Illegal Soul]]'' (full-length, 1992)
* ''[[Split 7 w/ Hedgehog Split]]'' (split album, 1994)
* "[[Freakout (single)|Freakout]]" (single, 1995)
* ''[[Where Your Life Lies!?]]'' (full-length, 1999)

== External links ==
* [http://s.greatnow.com/doom/doomfaq.htm Doom FAQ]
* [http://doom-real.com/ Doom Official Site]

== References ==
<references />

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[[Category:Musical groups from Tokyo]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1985]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2000]]

Doom (Japanese band)

2015-11-12T08:04:01Z

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Doom
| image =
| caption =
| image_size = 
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| instrument =
| genre = [[Thrash metal]], [[progressive metal]], [[avant garde metal]]
| occupation =
| years_active = 1985–2000, 2015-
| label = [[Victor Entertainment|Victor/Invitation]] (1987–1991)
| associated_acts =
| website = http://doom-real.com/
| current_members = Takashi "Taka" Fujita Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi Takatoshi Kodaira
| past_members = Masami Chiba Koh Morota Jouichi "Joe" Hirakawa
| notable_instruments =
}}

'''Doom''' is a Japanese [[thrash metal]] band by former Zadkiel members Koh and Jouichi. Formed in [[Tokyo]] in 1985, the first line up included Takashi "Taka" Fujita (vocals/guitar), Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (fretless bass) and Jouichi "Joe" Hirokawa (drums).
==History==
The group released their first EP ''Go Mad Yourself!'' in 1986, and the debut album ''No More Pain'' followed in 1987. Despite having very much broken English included in their lyrics, the group gained a lot of popularity and signed to the Japanese label Invitation. The band continued to release many more albums and even played a gig in the United States at [[CBGB|CBGB's]] in October 1988. On May 7, 1999, founding member Koh was found dead, having apparently drowned. They released their final album ''Where Your Life Lies!?'' in November 1999, before officially disbanding in August 2000.

In 2014, Fujita and Pazz were joined by Casbah/Skull Smash bassist Kodaira for a short 15-minute set at a tribute event for [[United (band)|United]] bassist Akihiro Yokoyama, who died that May. Doom later announced they would re-form, and had their first full performance on January 12, 2015 at Club Citta in [[Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Violent Attitude|url=http://www.violentattitude.com/|website=Violent Attitude|accessdate=29 January 2015|ref=violent_attitude}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=別府伸朗|title=DOOM / 藤田氏インタビュー|url=http://www.metallization.jp/columns/198|website=Metallization|accessdate=29 January 2015|language=Japanese|date=28 October 2014}}</ref>

== Members ==
* Takashi "Taka" Fujita - vocals, guitar (Unit-3,former live guitarist for [[The Mad Capsule Markets]], support for [[Luna Sea]] member [[J (musician)|J]] from 1997-2014)
* Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi - drums ([[Gastunk]])
* Takatoshi Kodaira - bass (Casbah, Skull Smash)

=== Former members ===
* Jouichi "Joe" Hirokawa - drums ([[United (band)|United]], Zadkiel, Warpigs, Egao Dorami)
* Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (b. 1963-d.1999) - fretless bass (Zadkiel, [[Schaft]], Egao Dorami)
* Masami Chiba - bass (Shellshock)

== Discography ==
* ''[[Go Mad Yourself!]]'' (EP, 1986)
* "[[Why!?/Last Stand to Hell]]" (single, 1986)
* ''[[No More Pain (Doom album)|No More Pain]]'' (full-length, 1987)
* ''[[Killing Field]]'' (EP, 1988)
* ''[[Complicated Mind]]'' (full-length, 1988)
* ''[[Incompetent...]]'' (full-length, 1989)
* ''[[Human Noise]]'' (full-length, 1991
* ''[[Doom VI – Illegal Soul]]'' (full-length, 1992)
* ''[[Split 7 w/ Hedgehog Split]]'' (split album, 1994)
* "[[Freakout (single)|Freakout]]" (single, 1995)
* ''[[Where Your Life Lies!?]]'' (full-length, 1999)

== External links ==
* [http://s.greatnow.com/doom/doomfaq.htm Doom FAQ]
* [http://doom-real.com/ Doom Official Site]

== References ==
<references />

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[[Category:Musical groups from Tokyo]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1985]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2000]]

Galneryus

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{{unreliable sources|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Galneryus
| image = Galneryus in Busan Rock Festival, 2012.jpg
| caption = Galneryus performing at the [[Busan Rock Festival]] in Korea, 2012.
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[Osaka]], Japan
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]]
| years_active = 2001–present
| label = Iron Shock, [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]]
| associated_acts = [[Animetal]], Spinalchord, Valkyr, [[Concerto Moon]], Ark Storm, AxBites, Rekion, Gunbridge, [[Deluhi]]
| website = [http://galneryusyumacher.com Official site]
| current_members = [[Syu]] Yuhki Jun-ichi [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] Taka
| past_members = Tsui Yama-B Yu-To
}}

'''Galneryus''' is a Japanese [[power metal]] band, formed in [[Osaka]] in 2001 by guitarist [[Syu]] and vocalist Yama-B.<ref name="CDJOURNAL">[http://artist.cdjournal.com/a/-/153012 Artist.cdjournal.com] ''Galneryus Artist Profile'' Retrieved Jan 23, 2011</ref><ref name="Barks">[http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001683&m=bio Barks.jp] ''ガルネリウス Biography'' Retrieved January 23, 2011</ref> Originally the only official members, the two utilized several support musicians until bassist Tsui, keyboardist Yuhki, and drummer Jun-ichi officially joined for the release of their debut album in 2003. Yama-B left the group in 2008 citing musical differences, and Yu-To, who replaced Tsui in 2006, left the following year. Galneryus recruited [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] on vocals and Taka on bass, and released the album ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' in 2010. The band's highest charting studio album is their eighth, ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'', which was released in 2012 and reached number 17.

==History==

===2001–2002: Formation and indie days===
Galneryus was formed in 2001 by guitarist and [[bandleader]] [[Syu]] (formerly from Valkyr, [[Animetal]], Aushvitz, and Masaki Project) along with vocalist Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi (frontman of AxBites and solo artist of Rekion, River End and Gunbridge).<ref name="Barks" /><ref name="Jameinterview">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html Exlusive interview with Syu] ''jame-world.com'' Retrieved 2011-01-23</ref> Both veterans of the metal scene, they formed Galneryus with the intention to "express both of their musical tastes/ideas" and so they started looking for additional members to complete the band. They recruited A on keyboards (who had previously played with Syu in Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on bass, and Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on drums.

In October 2001, the band released a 2-track [[Demo (music)|demo]] titled "United Flag". The demo was self-produced and released independently. This [[Extended play|EP]] started gaining the attention of both fans and independent record labels as well.

After playing with other metal bands like Fairy Mirror, Mephistopheles, Galactica Phantom, Mastermind, and [[Concerto Moon]], Galneryus went back to the studio to record a second EP titled ''Rebel Flag'' which was released through the independent label Iron Shock in August 2002. The EP again used support musicians to fill the band slots, with Shôgo Himuro again on bass, Toshihiro Yui again on drums, and Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

After this EP, the band started receiving several record deals and started touring more. In 2003, they were invited to play the Melodic Metal Festival in Japan which featured [[Sweden|Swedish]] power metal band [[Dragonland]],<ref name="Allmusic">{{citeweb|work=[[Allmusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/galneryus-mn0000911515|title=Galneryus|accessdate=2014-09-01}}</ref> as well as Australia's [[Dungeon (band)|Dungeon]]. As a result, Dragonland invited Galneryus to play with them the next time they toured Japan.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}}

Galneryus was also invited to perform on two metal compilation cover albums with other bands such as Masaki Project, [[Saber Tiger (Band)|Saber Tiger]], and Mephistopheles. Galneryus performed the song "Black Diamond" (originally from [[Finland|Finnish]] power metal band [[Stratovarius]]) on the compilation album ''Stand Proud! III'' and performed the song "Soldier of Fortune" (from Japanese heavy metal band [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) on the compilation album ''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''. For these songs, the band used supporting musicians Toshihiro Yui on drums, Yusuke on bass, and Yuhki on keyboards. Both compilation albums were released simultaneously in December 2002 on the same day through Iron Shock and distributed through the record label [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]].

===2003–2007: Gone major and formal members===
VAP itself signed Galneryus and the band set to work on writing and recording their full-length debut album ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' which featured all 5 EP songs re-written and re-recorded and also cover art by famed ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' artist [[Yoshitaka Amano]].<ref name="Jameinterview"/> At this time Galneryus ceased using temporary members and permanently recruited Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui (formerly of AxBites) on bass, Yuhki (formerly of Ark Storm and Marge Litch) on keyboards and Junichi Satoh (formerly of [[Concerto Moon]]) on drums. The album was finally released in October 2003. In March 2005, Galneryus released their second album ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'', and later released their third full-length album ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' in July 2006.

After the Live for Rebirth tour, Tsui left Galneryus and Yu-To (later known as Leda of [[Deluhi]])<ref name="deluhi">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/database-artists-biography-875-deluhi.html DELUHI - デルヒ] ''jame-world.com.'' Retrieved 2015-01-01.</ref> was recruited to fill in for bass. The band shortly after released their fourth album ''[[One for All - All for One]]'' on August 22, 2007. On October 27, they released their first cover album ''Voices from the Past''. Galneryus then debuted on [[iTunes Store]], making their material available worldwide.

===2008–2010: New lineup and ''Resurrection''===
In February 2008, both sides of their double A-side single "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" were used as the opening and ending themes for the six-episode [[anime]] series ''[[Mnemosyne (anime)|Rin ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~]]''.

On October 10, 2008, it was announced that vocalist Yama-B was leaving the band at the end of the Back to the Flag tour.<ref>{{cite web | title=Galneryus, all new line-up! | url=http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090917171323/http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archivedate=2009-09-17 |publisher=neumania.net | accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref><ref name="yama-b">{{cite web| title=YAMA-B Leaves Galneryus | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-38295-yama-b-leaves-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> The decision was made during the recording/releasing of their fifth full album, ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]''. According to Yama-B's note left to the fans on Galneryus' official site, he left due to the band's growth and change.<ref name="yama-b"/> In the note, Yama-B stated that due to differences in opinion on the band's style of music, he was leaving. He and the rest of Galneryus are all okay with this and wished each other well as they went their separate ways. Yama-B later elaborated in 2013, recalling that while he and Syu had different musical tastes from the beginning, with every release the band slowly chased after a new sound "instead of doing music we loved".<ref name="Yama-B interview">{{cite web| title=Interview with YAMA-B | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-95206-interview-with-yama-b.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-04-16}}</ref> While Yama-B "likes to stick to a certain set of rules, concepts", particularly Syu would spontaneously abandon a style in order to incorporate new inspirations.<ref name="Yama-B interview"/> On October 23, 2008, Galneryus released their second cover album ''Voices from the Past II'', and on March 25, 2009, they released two "best of" albums.

Well-known vocalist [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] stepped in for Yama-B at a performance at the tenth anniversary of Pure Rock Japan Live.<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2009 at Kawasaki Club Citta | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-51134-pure-rock-japan-live-2009-at-kawasaki-club-citta.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> In September 2009, bassist Yu-To left the group, and Sho and Taka officially joined.<ref name="loud">{{cite web| title=Galneryus Return with New Line-Up | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-55198-galneryus-return-with-new-line-up.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> This line-up had their first performance at [[Loud Park Festival#2009 .28October 17–18.29|Loud Park Festival 2009]].<ref name="loud"/> Galneryus' song "A Far-Off Distance" was used as the ending theme of the 2010 ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin]]'' anime. On April 21, they released the [[Music download|digital]] [[Extended play|EP]] ''Beginning of the Resurrection'', which contains a cover of Sho's signature song "You're the Only...". They released their sixth full-length album, ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'', on June 23 and their third cover album, ''Voices from the Past III'', on August 20.

In 2011, their song "Destiny" was used in the [[music video game]]s ''[[Guitar Freaks|GuitarFreaks XG2: Groove on Live]]'' and ''[[DrumMania XG|DrumMania XG2: Groove on Live]]''. Also, their song "New Legend" was used in ''GuitarFreaks XG3'' and ''DrumMania XG3''.

===2011–present: ''Angel of Salvation'' and European tour===
The band released the limited single "Future Never Dies" on September 7, 2011 and the album ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' on October 5.

On January 25, 2012, they released the mini-album ''Kizuna''. The title song was used in a ''[[Fist of the Blue Sky]]'' [[pachinko]] game,<ref name="kizuna">{{cite web| title=Kizuna GALNERYUS | url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VPCC-81723 | work=cdjapan.co.jp | accessdate=2012-03-14}}</ref> and its cover features the series' main character. Galneryus' next single "Hunting for Your Dream" was used as the second closing theme for the new ''[[Hunter × Hunter]]'' anime adaptation.<ref name="hunter">{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to provide new theme song for "HUNTER x HUNTER" | url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/03/galneryus-to-provide-new-theme-song-for-hunter-x-hunter/ | work=tokyohive.com | accessdate=2012-03-19}}</ref> Ono's solo song "Departure!" (which was covered in English by Galneryus on ''Kizuna''<ref name="kizuna"/>) was previously the series' first opening theme, while a different version titled "Departure! -Second Version-" was its second.<ref name="hunter"/>

Their eighth studio album ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' was released on October 10, 2012. It reached number 17 on the [[Oricon]] chart, making it their highest charting studio album. The title track is 14:42 minutes long, twice as long as the version featured in its music video, and features Akane Liv (of Liv Moon) performing backing vocals. On May 22, 2013, Galneryus released their first self-cover album, ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side''.<ref name="selfcover">{{cite web| title=Self-Cover Album from GALNERYUS | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-94993-self-cover-album-from-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref> It became their highest charting release to date, reaching number 15, and is part of their 10th anniversary celebration, which also included a tour from June 7 to 30.<ref name="selfcover"/> On May 26, they performed at the Pure Rock Japan Live 2013 at Club Citta, alongside [[NoGoD]], [[Saber Tiger]] and [[Onmyo-Za]].<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2013 | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-97335-pure-rock-japan-live-2013.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

Galneryus embarked on their first European tour in July 2014. Beginning in Germany, the four date tour also took them to France before finishing in Spain.<ref>{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to go on European Tour | url=http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-110272-galneryus-to-go-on-european-tour.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2014-05-25}}</ref>

==Members==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
;Current members
* [[Syu]] – [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]], [[bandleader|leader]] (2001–present)
* Yuhki – [[Keyboard (instrument)|keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]], [[keytar]], backing vocals (2003–present, support in 2002)
* {{nihongo|Junichi Satoh|佐藤潤一|Satō Jun'ichi}} – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2003–present)
* {{nihongo|[[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]]|小野正利|Ono Masatoshi}} – [[Singing|vocals]] (2009–present)
* Taka – [[Bass guitar|bass]] (2009–present)

{{col-2}}
;Former members
* {{nihongo|Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui|松井亮介|Matsui Ryōsuke}} – bass, backing vocals (2003–2006)
* {{nihongo|Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi|山口将宏|Yamaguchi Masahiro}} – vocals (2001–2008)
* [[Deluhi|Yu-To]] – bass, backing vocals (2006–2009; support guitar in 2011 as Leda)

;Support members
* Shōgo Himuro – bass (2001–2002)
* A – keyboards (2001–2002)
* Yoshinori Kataoka – keyboards (2002)
* Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui – drums (2001–2002)
* Yusuke – bass (2002–2003)
{{col-end}}

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|File:Galneryus Syu.jpg|<center>Syu
|File:Galneryus Yuhki.jpg|<center>Yuhki
|File:Galneryus Junichi.jpg|<center>Jun-ichi
|File:Galneryus Sho.jpg|<center>Sho
|File:Galneryus Taka.jpg|<center>Taka
}}

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' (October 22, 2003) Oricon Album Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 161<ref name="OriconAlbums">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_album/ GALNERYUSのアルバム売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'' (March 23, 2005) No. 86<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' (July 12, 2006) No. 57<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[One for All – All for One|One for All - All for One]]'' (August 22, 2007) No. 53<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]'' (September 10, 2008) No. 55<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' (June 23, 2010) No. 35<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' (October 5, 2011) No. 23<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (October 10, 2012) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Vetelgyus]]'' (September 24, 2014) No. 18<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Under The Force Of Courage]]'' (TBA)

===Singles/EPs===
* ''United Flag'' (October 21, 2001, EP)
* "Rebel Flag" (August 23, 2002)
* "Everlasting" (June 27, 2007) Oricon Single Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 68<ref name="OriconSingles">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_single/ GALNERYUSのシングル売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" (March 19, 2008) No. 60<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* ''Shining Moments'' (July 30, 2008, digital EP)
* ''Beginning of the Resurrection'' (April 21, 2010, digital EP)
* "Future Never Dies" (September 7, 2011, limited single)
* {{nihongo|''Kizuna''|絆||January 25, 2012, mini-album}} No. 37<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* "Hunting for Your Dream" (July 17, 2012) No. 30 (type B)<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* "Attitude to Life" (December 3, 2014) No. 54<ref name="OriconSingles"/>

===Cover albums===
* ''Voices from the Past'' (October 8, 2007)
* ''Voices from the Past II'' (October 23, 2008)
* ''Voices from the Past III'' (August 20, 2010)
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side'' (May 22, 2013, self-cover) No. 15<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 2: Reformation Side'' (September 4, 2013, self-cover) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Compilation albums===
* ''Best of the Braving Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 154<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best of the Awakening Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 157<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best-R'' (September 25, 2012, rental-only compilation album)

;Compilation contributions
* "Black Diamond" (originally by [[Stratovarius]]) – {{nihongo|''Stand Proud! III''|スタンド・プラウド! III||December 11, 2002}}
* "Soldier of Fortune" (originally by [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) – {{nihongo|''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''|~JAPANESE HEAVY METAL TRIBUTE~魂II||December 11, 2002}}
* "Struggle for the Freedom Flag" – ''Hard Rock Summit in Osaka'' (June 16, 2004)
* "Serenade (D.N.mix)" – ''[[Death Note original soundtracks#The Songs for Death Note the movie.EF.BD.9Ethe Last name Tribute.EF.BD.9E|The Songs For Death Note The Movie ~The Last Name Tribute~]]'' (December 20, 2006)
* "A Far-Off Distance (TV Size)" – ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin|Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin Opening/Ending theme digital EP]]'' (June 16, 2010)
* {{nihongo|"Holy Blood: Tatakai no Kettō"|HOLY BLOOD 〜闘いの血統〜}} (originally by [[Seikima-II]]) – {{nihongo|''Tribute to Seikima-II: Akuma to no Keiyakusho''|Tribute to 聖飢魔II -悪魔との契約書-||September 15, 2010}}
* "Against the Wind" (originally by Stratovarius) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "The Spirit Carries On" (originally by [[Dream Theater]]) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "Tonight I'm Falling" (originally by [[TNT (band)|TNT]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)
* "Angel Don't Cry" (originally by [[Toto (band)|Toto]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)

===DVDs===
* ''Live for Rebirth'' (November 22, 2006) Oricon DVD Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 142<ref name="OriconDVDs">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/dvd/ GALNERYUSのDVD売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2012-07-24.</ref>
* ''Live for All - Live for One'' (March 5, 2008) No. 85<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Live in the Moment of the Resurrection'' (December 8, 2010) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Phoenix Living in the Rising Sun'' (March 28, 2012) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Reliving the Ironhearted Flag'' (March 26, 2014) Oricon Blu-ray Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 44<ref name="OriconBlus">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/306037/rank/blu-ray/ GALNERYUSのBlu-ray売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2015-01-02.</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Galneryus}}
* {{Official website|http://galneryusyumacher.com}}

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Luna Sea

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| origin = [[Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa]], [[Japan]]
| genre = [[Progressive rock]], [[alternative rock]], [[hard rock]], [[punk rock]]
| years_active = 1986–2000, 2010–present (Reunions: 2007, 2008)
| label = [[Extasy Records|Extasy]], [[MCA Records|MCA Victor]], [[Universal Music Group|Universal]], [[Avex Group|HPQ]]
| associated_acts = [[Tourbillon (band)|Tourbillon]], [[Fake?]], [[X Japan]], [[S.K.I.N. (musical project)|S.K.I.N.]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.lunasea.jp}}
| current_members = [[J (musician)|J]] [[Inoran]] [[Sugizo]] [[Shinya Yamada|Shinya]] [[Ryuichi Kawamura|Ryuichi]]
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'''Luna Sea''' (stylized as '''LUNA SEA''') is a Japanese [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Kanagawa Prefecture]] in 1986. Due to the use of make-up and costumes early in their career and their widespread popularity, they are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the [[visual kei]] movement. Throughout the mid-1990s they used significantly less make-up, and after a one-year break in 1998, came back with a more mainstream [[alternative rock]] style and toned down their on-stage attire. When they disbanded in 2000, they left a big mark on the Japanese rock scene. In 2003, [[HMV Group|HMV Japan]] ranked Luna Sea at number 90 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.<ref name="hmv_top_100">{{cite web|title=Top 100 Japanese pops Artists - No.90|work=hmv.co.jp|url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/newsDetail.asp?newsnum=308150081|accessdate=2011-09-06|language=Japanese}}</ref>

Founded in 1986, by bassist [[J (musician)|J]] and rhythm guitarist [[Inoran]] while in high school, the band was originally called Lunacy. In 1989 they recruited lead guitarist [[Sugizo]], drummer [[Shinya Yamada|Shinya]] and vocalist [[Ryuichi Kawamura|Ryuichi]], a lineup that has remained the same. They released a few demo tapes prior to renaming themselves Luna Sea in 1991 and releasing their self-titled [[Luna Sea (album)|debut album]]. The band achieved their breakthrough success with a sold-out tour in 1991, which helped them get a contract with [[MCA Records|MCA Victor]], and with the release of their second album ''[[Image (album)|Image]]'' (1992), which reached number nine on the [[Oricon]] music chart. Following the critically acclaimed albums ''[[Eden (Luna Sea album)|Eden]]'' (1993), ''[[Mother (Luna Sea album)|Mother]]'' (1994) and ''[[Style (Luna Sea album)|Style]]'' (1996), the band switched to [[Universal Music Group|Universal]] in 1998 and released their best-selling studio album, ''[[Shine (Luna Sea album)|Shine]]''. In late 2000, after their seventh studio album ''[[Lunacy (album)|Lunacy]]'', Luna Sea disbanded.

In 2007, Luna Sea reunited for a one-off reunion concert at the [[Tokyo Dome]], and again in 2008 for the [[Hide (musician)|hide]] memorial summit. In 2010 the group officially reunited and held [[20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot|a world tour]], and three years later they released their first new album in thirteen years, ''[[A Will]]''.

==History==

===1986–1991: Formation and debut album===
[[File:Luna Sea logo.svg|thumb|right|The band's logo.]]
High school friends [[J (musician)|Jun "J" Onose]] and [[Inoran|Kiyonobu "Inoran" Inoue]] founded a band called Lunacy in 1986.<ref name="JRRGodBless">{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA: God Bless You|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2007/08/webzine/luna-sea-god-bless-you-26|work=JRock Revolution|date=2007-08-27|accessdate=2013-03-01}}</ref> They recruited [[Sugizo|Yasuhiro "Sugizo" Sugihara]] and [[Shinya Yamada]] from the band Pinoccio three years later on January 16, 1989.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> As J was already the bass player and Inoran preferred to play rhythm guitar, Sugizo switched from bass guitar to lead guitarist. Vocalist [[Ryuichi Kawamura]] (then called "Rayla") from the band Slaughter joined on May 6, finalizing the group's lineup.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> Lunacy debuted on stage at the 100-seat capacity Play House in [[Machida, Tokyo]] on May 29, 1989.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> They released their first demo tape, "Lunacy", on August 9, with all one hundred copies sold out.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography">{{cite web| url=http://www.lunasea.jp/app-def/S-102/wp/biography| title=Luna Sea Website Biography| work=lunasea.jp| publisher=Luna Sea Inc| accessdate = October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref> In October, they transferred their activities to [[Meguro, Tokyo|Meguro]], where they performed at the local venue Rock-May-Kan.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> In December, the band's second demo "Shade" was released, with all one thousand copies sold out, and on December 17 the band sold all 150 tickets for their first official one-man live concert at Machida.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/>

In 1990, Lunacy continued to play at small venue concerts, like their first anniversary concert, {{nihongo|Kurofuku Gentei Gig|黒服限定GIG||"dress code black gig"}} at Machida Play House on June 10, where they distributed the free demo "Lastly".<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> They also performed for the first time outside Tokyo, in [[Osaka]].<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> In early 1991, they were discovered by [[Hide (musician)|hide]] (then guitarist of [[X Japan]]), and were signed by X Japan co-founder [[Yoshiki (musician)|Yoshiki]] to his [[Indie (music)|independent label]] [[Extasy Records]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> The band changed their name from Lunacy to Luna Sea and took part in the label's Nuclear Fusion Tour in March with Gilles de Rais and Sighs of Love Potion.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On the tour, a 3-track sample CD including a song from each band was freely distributed, to which they contributed a short sample of "Precious".<ref>{{cite web|title= Various – Nuclear Fusion Tour |url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Nuclear-Fusion-Tour/release/2766254|work=[[Discogs]]|accessdate=2013-03-02}}</ref> Their first album, the self-titled ''[[Luna Sea (album)|Luna Sea]]'', was released the following month.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> They held larger live performances throughout the year with their first national tour titled Under the New Moon, which was separated into three legs or "Episodes", with 45 performances, of which the final concerts attracted an audience of over one thousand.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> The tour gathered seventeen thousand people in total.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> On October 29, they performed at that year's Extasy Summit concert, at the sold out [[Nippon Budokan]].

===1992–1994: Breakthrough success; ''Eden'' and ''Mother''===
In January 1992, the band's official fanclub Slave was launched.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> In March they held a small fanclub tour and on May 20 performed their last indie concert, the third ''kurofuku gentei'' gig at Machida Play House.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> On May 21, Luna Sea released their first major studio album, ''[[Image (album)|Image]]'', on [[MCA Records|MCA Victor]]. The album peaked at number 9, spending 14 weeks on the [[Oricon]] charts.<ref name="Oricon albums">{{cite web| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/14750/ranking/cd_album/|title=LUNA SEAのアルバム売り上げランキング|language=Japanese |publisher=oricon.co.jp |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> It was followed by the band's debut tour Image or Real in May, and corresponding with their increasing popularity, continued with After the Image tour in September.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> There were 25 concerts with an audience of more than twenty-eight thousand people. On October 31, performed at another Extasy Summit concert at the Nippon Budokan.

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Luna Sea's first single, "[[Believe (Luna Sea song)|Believe]]", was released in February. The single peaked at number 11, spending 7 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles">{{cite web| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/14750/ranking/cd_single/|title=LUNA SEAのシングル売り上げランキング|language=Japanese |publisher=oricon.co.jp |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> The band started working on their second album and began touring throughout the country for it on April 16, with the Search for My Eden tour. The tour included 14 concerts in the same number of locations, and mobilized an audience of around twenty-six thousand people.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> The album ''[[Eden (Luna Sea album)|Eden]]'' was released on April 21, and peaked at number 5, spending 19 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon albums"/> It was certified gold, for shipment of over two hundred thousand copies, by the [[RIAJ]]. In July they released their second single "[[In My Dream (With Shiver)]]", which peaked at number 9 and spent 4 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> In August, the four concert Search for My Eden Encore tour was held, of which the latter two shows on August 26 and 27 were planned for the Nippon Budokan. However, the last concert was postponed until August 30 because of the [[Tropical cyclone scales|Category 4]] [[1993 Pacific typhoon season#Super Typhoon Yancy (Tasing)|Super Typhoon Yancy]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> In December the ''Sin After Sin'' video compilation was released, which included performances from smaller venues during the year, and the band started the The Garden of Sinners 93-94 tour, with 20 concerts that mobilized forty thousand people. At the end of the year, the band received the "Grand Prix New Artist of the Year" award at the 7th [[Japan Gold Disc Award]]s.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.golddisc.jp/award/07/index.html| title=The Japan Gold Disc Award 1993| work=golddisc.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref>

On February 12, 1994, the band performed the tour's final concert at the sold-out 17,000 seat [[Yokohama Arena]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On July 21, their third single "[[Rosier (song)|Rosier]]" was released. It peaked at number 3, spent 25 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> which is the band's record, and was certified gold by the RIAJ. In December, the single's promotional video was awarded the ''Best Promotional Video'' at the [[36th Japan Record Awards]].<ref>{{cite web| script-title=ja:第36回日本レコード大賞 | url=http://www.jacompa.or.jp/recotai_his/36.html| work=jacompa.or.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref> From August 18 to 20, the band went on a sold-out five-stop tour with [[Buck-Tick]] and [[Soft Ballet]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On September 21, they released their fourth single "[[True Blue (Luna Sea song)|True Blue]]", which topped the charts, spending 17 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was certified platinum, for shipment of over four hundred thousand copies, by the RIAJ. Responding to the popularity, Luna Sea released their third album ''[[Mother (Luna Sea album)|Mother]]'' on October 26. It peaked at number 2, spent 30 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> and eventually sold more than half a million copies. In December they performed at the [[Osaka-jō Hall]], and three times, of which two were consecutive, at the Nippon Budokan.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/>

===1995–1996: First live at the Tokyo Dome, ''Style''===
In January, the band members went to [[Ireland]] to film the promotional video for their fifth single, "[[Mother (Luna Sea song)|Mother]]". The single was released the following month, peaked at number 5, spending 8 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was certified gold by the RIAJ. Throughout March and May, the band held the Mother of Love, Mother of Hate tour, which included 31 concert in twenty-seven locations and an audience of sixty-three thousand people.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> On May 24, Luna Sea released their first promotional video collection, ''Eclipse I''. On November 13, the band's sixth single "[[Desire (Luna Sea song)|Desire]]" was released. It topped the charts, spending 14 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and sold more than half a million copies, being certified platinum by the RIAJ. By now, the band's popularity had reached the point to which they would headline Japan's largest indoor live venue, the [[Tokyo Dome]]. On December 23, they held a concert titled Lunatic Tokyo there, tickets sold out the same day they went on sale,<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> which was filmed for a home video release the following year.

In March 1996, "[[End of Sorrow]]", their seventh single, topped the charts, spent 8 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was certified platinum by the RIAJ. It was followed on April 22, by the band's fourth album ''[[Style (Luna Sea album)|Style]]''. It was the band's first album to top the charts, spending 21 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> sold more than half a million records by the end of the year, being certified platinum, and was the thirtieth best-selling album of 1996. In July, the single "[[In Silence (song)|In Silence]]" was released and peaked at number 2, spending 9 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was certified gold. Also in July, the band went on the sold-out Un Ending Style tour, which opened with two consecutive concerts at Yokohama Arena and continued for 16 concerts in nine locations, and mobilized an audience of over one hundred thousand people. It was continued in October with the Encore - To Rise tour, 28 concerts in smaller venues, and ended with a Christmas concert on December 23, titled {{nihongo|Christmas Stadium ~Mafuyu no Yagai~|Christmas STADIUM 〜真冬の野外〜}}, at the outdoor [[Yokohama Stadium]]. During the concert it was announced that the band would have a temporary year break in 1997 for each member to pursue solo careers.<ref name="hmv_top_100"/>

===1997–2000: Commercial peak; ''Shine'', ''Lunacy'', disbandment===
In 1997, Luna Sea switched record companies, as MCA Records was renamed to [[Universal Music Group|Universal]]. The band's first compilation album, ''[[Singles (Luna Sea album)|Singles]]'' was released on December 17. The album topped the charts, sold over a million copies in the first three weeks, spent 27 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> and was the twentieth best-selling album of 1998. It was also one of the albums to receive the "Best Rock Album of the Year" award at the 12th [[Japan Gold Disc Award]]s.<ref name="Gold list">{{cite web| url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gdlist/pdf/gd1-20_list.pdf| title=Japan Gold Disc Award list of winners| work=riaj.or.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.golddisc.jp/award/12/index.html| title=The Japan Gold Disc Award 1998| work=golddisc.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref> On the same day, the band resumed their activities with a concert at [[Akasaka Blitz]] and unveiled a toned-down visual image.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/>

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| filename2 = Luna Sea - I for You.ogg| title2 = "I For You"| description2 = A 27-second sample of the slow pop rock ballad "[[I for You]]", which was the third single from ''Shine''.}}
In April 1998, the band's ninth and best-selling single, "[[Storm (Luna Sea song)|Storm]]", was released. It topped the charts with sales of over three hundred thousand copies, becoming the band's second single to sell more than half a million units, and spent 10 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> It was the twenty-ninth best-selling single of 1998, and was certified platinum by the RIAJ. In June and July, two more singles followed, "[[Shine (Luna Sea song)|Shine]]", which topped the charts, and "[[I for You]]", which peaked at number 2 and spent 16 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> Both singles were certified platinum. "I for You" was the theme song of the very popular [[Japanese television drama|Japanese drama]] {{nihongo|''God, Please Give Me More Time''|神様もう少しだけ|Kamisama mō Sukoshi dake}}.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On July 23, ''[[Shine (Luna Sea album)|Shine]]'', the band's sixth and best-selling studio album, was released. It topped the charts, spent 13 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> and was certified million the following year. It, like ''Singles'', was awarded "Best Rock Album" at the 13th Japan Gold Disc Awards.<ref name="Gold list"/><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.golddisc.jp/award/13/index.html| title=The Japan Gold Disc Award 1999| work=golddisc.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/data/gdisc/1999.html| title=The 13th Japan Gold Disc Award 1999| work=riaj.or.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012}}</ref> The song "Breathe" from this album was also used in the Japanese release of [[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney's]] animated movie ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]''.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> In August, the band held two consecutive concerts at Yokohama Stadium, titled {{nihongo|Revive ~Manatsu no Yagai~|REVIVE 〜真夏の野外〜}},<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> followed in September by, at the time, the band's longest tour, Shining Brightly, which included 33 concerts in twenty-six locations and mobilized one hundred and fifty thousand people.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> Two consecutive sold out concerts, titled End of Period, were held at the Tokyo Dome on December 23 and 24.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/>

In 1999, as Luna Sea's popularity had reached overseas to neighboring countries in Asia, they went on their first Asian tour in January, visiting [[Taipei]], [[Hong Kong]] and [[Shanghai]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the band, their first live compilation album ''[[Never Sold Out]]'' was released in May, which peaked at number 5,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> and was certified gold. They then planned an ambitious open-air concert in Tokyo, with a stage costing 10 million dollars US.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> However, on May 27, two days before the planned concert, a typhoon storm destroyed the elaborate set. However, at the suggestion of Sugizo, the debris was used as a backdrop.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> The 10th Anniversary Gig [Never Sold] Out Capacity ∞ was held on May 30, began with the members arriving in a helicopter, and was attended by approximately 100,000 people, an attendance record in Japan at the time.<ref name="hmv_top_100"/><ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On December 23, a sold-out joint live by Luna Sea and [[Glay]], titled The Millennium Eve, was held at the Tokyo Dome.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/>

On January 29, 2000, the band's song "Sweetest Coma Again" was included in the Japanese release of the original [[The World Is Not Enough (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] to, the [[James Bond]] film, ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]''. Their first release in almost two years, the single "[[Gravity (Luna Sea song)|Gravity]]" was released in March and topped the charts,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> being certified gold. In June the single "[[Tonight (Luna Sea song)|Tonight]]" was released, peaked at number 4,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was also certified gold. Following the singles, on June 23 the concert titled Premiere of ''Lunacy'' 2000 was held at the Nippon Budokan to promote the band's upcoming album. At the show they only played songs from their upcoming sixth studio album.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> The album, ''[[Lunacy (album)|Lunacy]]'', was released on July 12, and while it wasn't as successful as their previous efforts, spending only 6 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> it peaked at number 3 and was certified gold by the RIAJ. It was supported by two sold out nationwide tours in July and October, titled Brand New Chaos, with 32 concerts in sixteen locations and an extended two shows in Hong Kong and Taipei.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> On November 8, they released their fourteenth and last single, "[[Love Song (Luna Sea song)|Love Song]]", which peaked at number 4.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> That same day the band held an emergency press conference in Hong Kong, where they announced they would "drop the curtain" after two shows at the Tokyo Dome.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> The compilation album ''[[Period -the Best Selection-]]'', which topped the charts and was certified platinum by the RIAJ, was released on December 23.<ref name="Oricon albums"/> On December 26 and 27, Luna Sea performed their two consecutive sold out farewell concerts, The Final Act, at the Tokyo Dome.<ref name="hmv_top_100"/> Inoran later stated that at the time "we promised to each other that we would all go out into the world while we were in our 30s, absorb things and regroup."<ref name="Japan Times">{{cite web |title=Luna Sea rockers Sugizo and Inoran talk life at 25 |url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/06/19/music/luna-sea-rockers-sugizo-and-inoran-talk-life-at-25/#.VIdMVHt1nfY |date=2014-06-19 |work=[[Japan Times]] |accessdate=2014-12-09}}</ref> Speaking of the last years of the band, Sugizo stated that the relationships and communication between the members was strained due to egos.<ref name="Sugizo Q&A">{{cite web |title=Q&A: Luna Sea's Sugizo |url=http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2008/10/qa_luna_seas_sugizo.php |date=2008-10-02 |work=[[SF Weekly]] |accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref>

===2007–2011: Reunion concerts and World Tour Reboot===
Nearly seven years after disbanding, Luna Sea reunited for the God Bless You ~One Night Dejavu~ concert on December 24, 2007.<ref>
{{cite web| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000036671| title=「いつかどこかの空の下でまた会おう」LUNA SEA復活ライヴで意味深発言| work=Barks.jp| date=2007-12-25| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-3807-luna-sea-god-bless-you-one-night-dejavu-.html| title=LUNA SEA 'GOD BLESS YOU' ~ One Night Dejavu ~| work =jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2008-01-19| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref> Tickets for the show sold out within five minutes,<ref name="JRRShinyainterview">{{cite web|title=Interview with Shinya of LUNA SEA|work=JRock Revolution|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/01/webzine/interview-with-shinya-of-luna-sea-215|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref><ref name="JRRSugizointerview">{{cite web|title=Interview with SUGIZO: Spirituarise|work=JRock Revolution|url= http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/07/webzine/interview-with-sugizo-spirituarise-244|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> and the concert was broadcast live on Japan's [[NHK]] BS Hi-vision Satellite channel. Luna Sea reunited again to perform at the [[hide (musician)|hide]] memorial summit on May 4, 2008.<ref>{{cite web| title=hide Memorial Summit| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-30345-hide-memorial-summit.html| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2008-03-21| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref> On May 29, 2009, the band's music catalog was released on [[iTunes]].

On August 25, it was announced that the band would hold an urgent press conference on August 31 in Hong Kong, where they previously announced the end of their activities. At the press conference the band officially announced their reunion.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、活動再開を正式発表　8・31香港で緊急会見| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/79226/| work=oricon.co.jp| date=2010-08-25| language=Japanese}}</ref> Their first concert tour in ten years, the world tour named [[20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot|20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot -to the New Moon-]], was confirmed and the band also said they were in the process of writing new songs. Inoran later cited the success of their 2007 concert as a major reason for the regrouping.<ref name="Japan Times"/> The tour began on November 27 in [[Germany]] and continued on to the [[United States]], Hong Kong and [[Taiwan]], and was planned to end with two shows in Japan on the 23 and 24 of December at the Tokyo Dome.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA海外ツアー開催！12月には東京ドーム2DAYS公演| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/36967| work=natalie.mu| date=2010-08-31| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA Rocks Germany| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2010-12-01| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-70308-luna-sea-rocks-germany.html| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA's Reboot in Taipei| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2011-01-08| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-71203-luna-sea-s-reboot-in-taipei.html| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref> A third show, a free concert titled {{nihongo|Lunacy Kurofuku Gentei Gig ~the Holy Night~|LUNACY 黒服限定GIG 〜the Holy Night〜}}, which referred to the three previous ''kurofuku gentei'' gigs held in their indie days, was held on December 15 with all songs performed being from pre-1995.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA Lunacy: Kurofuku Gentei GIG ~the Holy Night~ at Tokyo Dome| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2011-01-19| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-71930-luna-sea-lunacy-kurofuku-gentei-gig-the-holy-night-at-tokyo-dome.html| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref> The tour finished with two additional concerts at the [[World Memorial Hall]] in Kobe on December 30 and 31.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA updates: countdown concert, live theater broadcasts| url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-7136| work=tokyograph.com| date=December 9, 2010| accessdate=2010-12-19}}</ref> Before the last shows, in December, they transferred to Japan's leading record company, [[Avex Group]].<ref>{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA announces free Tokyo Dome concert and more| url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-7091| work=tokyograph.com| date=November 30, 2010| accessdate=2010-12-24}}</ref>

[[File:Luna Sea in 2010.jpg|thumb|right|Luna Sea perform in [[Los Angeles]] 2010. The concert was recorded and released as the theatrical film and live album, ''[[Luna Sea 3D in Los Angeles]]''.]]
In response to the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]] that occurred on March 11 in Japan, the band released the [[digital single]] "[[Promise (Luna Sea song)|Promise]]" on April 9. It was their first new song in 10 years and was released exclusively on [[Amazon.com|Amazon]] websites, with all proceeds donated to the [[Japanese Red Cross]] to aid the victims.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-74359-luna-sea-s-promise-released-digitally-for-earthquake-victims.html| title=LUNA SEA's PROMISE Released Digitally for Earthquake Victims| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2011-04-09| accessdate=2011-04-09}}</ref> A month previously, on March 16, a new re-recording of their debut album, ''[[Luna Sea (album)|Luna Sea]]'', was released as a self-cover. A live album and video of their US concert, both titled ''[[Luna Sea 3D in Los Angeles]]'', was released in June, with the film being shown in Japanese theaters nationwide.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA初のワールドツアーから、L.A.公演が3Dライヴムービーに| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000069210&p=9| work=barks.jp| date=2011-04-19| accessdate=October 31, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=3D film of LUNA SEA’s Los Angeles concert to hit theaters in June| url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/3d-film-of-luna-seas-los-angeles-concert-to-hit-theaters-in-june/| work=tokyograph.com| date=2011-04-19| accessdate=October 31, 2012}}</ref> On October 22, they held a charity concert titled A Promise to the Brave at [[Saitama Super Arena]], and all proceeds from the event went to the Japanese Red Cross.<ref name="promisebrave">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、チャリティ公演チケットが5分で完売| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000072446| work=barks.jp| date=2011-08-15| accessdate=2011-08-15| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、10月に復興支援ライブ開催| url=http://eiga.com/news/20110529/5/| work=eiga.com| date=2011-05-29| accessdate=2011-05-29| language=Japanese}}</ref> Tickets for the show went on sale on August 14 and sold out in five minutes.<ref name="promisebrave"/>

===2012–present: ''A Will'' and 25th anniversary===
The band's first physical single in over eleven years, "[[The One -Crash to Create-]]", was released in March 2012. It contains only the title track, which is over twenty-two minutes long,<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA、22分超えシングル「THE ONE」＆試聴会も実施| work = natalie.mu| url= http://natalie.mu/music/news/64795| accessdate = 2012-02-20|language=Japanese}}</ref> peaked at number 5 and spent 7 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> It is also the band's last release with Avex, as they returned to Universal Music in October.<ref name="Oricon Universal-Dream-Zepp Tour">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEAが古巣レーベルに移籍　13年ぶりオリジナルアルバム発売へ| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/2017515/full/| publisher=[[Oricon]]| date=2012-10-09| language=Japanese| accessdate=October 25, 2012}}</ref> On Universal, Luna Sea released their sixteenth, and first [[A-side and B-side#Double A-side|double A-side]], single "[[The End of the Dream/Rouge]]" on December 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-91116-details-on-luna-sea-s-upcoming-single.html| title=Details on LUNA SEA's Upcoming Single| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2012-10-19| accessdate=2012-10-31}}</ref>

In May 2012, a concert series titled Luna Sea Live 2012-2013 The End of the Dream was announced, with shows at Osaka-jō Hall on December 23 and the other six nights at the Nippon Budokan on January 11–13 and 18-20.<ref name="DreamEnd">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA announces 7-day live at Osaka-jo Hall and Nippon Budokan| url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/05/luna-sea-announces-7-day-live-at-osaka-jo-hall-and-nippon-budokan/| work=tokyohive.com| date=2011-04-30| accessdate=2012-05-29}}</ref> It was their first concerts at both venues in 13 years. After the concerts sold out in one day, the Zepp Tour 2012 {{nihongo|''"Kourin"''|降臨}} was announced to take place before them, with all performances being at [[Zepp]] live houses. It started on November 16 in Osaka and went to Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and ended in Tokyo on December 16, with each venue being played two to three consecutive nights each.<ref name="Oricon Universal-Dream-Zepp Tour"/> The Zepp tour was also sold out.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA Selling out Zepp Tour at an Instant! Additional Tickets Scheduled!| work=musicjapanplus.jp| date =2011-04-30| url=http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/3/18564/luna-sea-selling-out-zepp-tour-at-an-instant-additional-tickets-scheduled/| accessdate=2012-10-31}}</ref> Additionally, in a sequel to the previous year's charity performance at Saitama Super Arena, the band performed another at [[Sendai Sun Plaza]] on December 24.<ref name="2013album">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA transfers to Universal Music + new album| url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/10/luna-sea-transfers-to-universal-music-new-album/| work=tokyohive.com| date=2012-10-08| accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref>

[[File:LUNA SEA Singapore 2013.jpg|thumb|right|Luna Sea perform in [[Singapore]].]]
Following the performances at the Budokan, another Asian tour started on January 26, 2013 with two shows in Taiwan, then moved to Hong Kong, [[Bangkok]] and ended on February 8 in [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA Asia Tour 2013’s Final Stop In Singapore|url=http://www.mtvasia.com/news/luna-sea-asia-tour-2013s-final-stop-in-sg/|publisher=[[MTV]]|accessdate=2013-12-10}}</ref> After the tour, Luna Sea also held an exclusive live performance for their official fan club members on February 17. Originally, [[NHK Hall]] was selected to hold the event, however, the band decided to change the location to [[Ryōgoku Kokugikan]] to serve excessive demands.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、SLAVE限定GIG会場が両国国技館に拡大| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/83395| work=natalie.mu| date=2013-01-19| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-11-14}}</ref> The single "[[Thoughts (song)|Thoughts]]" was released on August 28 in celebration of the band's 24th anniversary, and is featured in a TV commercial for the online video game ''Master of Chaos''.<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA to release new single "Thoughts" in August| url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/06/luna-sea-to-release-new-single-thoughts-in-august| work=tokyohive.com| date=2013-06-27| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-11-14}}</ref> Just prior to the group's next single {{nihongo|"[[Ran (Luna Sea song)|Ran]]"|乱||alternately "Run"}}, released on November 13 and used as the theme song to the television drama ''Toshi Densetsu no Onna 2'',<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA、長澤まさみ主演ドラマOPテーマ担当| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/99465| work=natalie.mu| date=2013-09-16| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref> they announced the tracklist and release details for their album. Luna Sea performed at Fuji TV's 2013 FNS Kayōsai festival, which was broadcast live on December 4.<ref>{{cite web| title=「FNS歌謡祭」第1弾エレカシ、LUNA SEA、氣志團ら37組| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/102735| work=natalie.mu| date=2013-11-02| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref> ''[[A Will]]'', the group's first new studio album in 13 years, became available on December 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、13年5カ月ぶりアルバム「A WILL」12月発売| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/103188| work=natalie.mu|date= 2013-11-09| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-11-14}}</ref>

2014 marks Luna Sea's 25th anniversary, and they celebrated the occasion in several ways. The band performed a fan club-only show on May 26 at Akasaka Blitz,<ref>{{cite web|title=SLAVE limited premium live to be held !!|url=http://www.lunasea.jp/app-def/S-102/wp/news/lunasea/4972|work=LUNA SEA Official Website|accessdate=29 May 2014|language=ja, en|date=2 May 2014}}</ref> at which they performed ''A Will'' in full, and announced four more fan club-only ''kurofuku gentei'' concerts at the Diver City (June 21–22) and Osaka (August 23–24) Zepp music halls.<ref>{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA Announce Fanclub-Only Live|url=http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/27620/luna-sea-announce-fanclub-only-live/|work=musicjapanplus.jp|date=2014-05-28|accessdate=2014-06-09}}</ref> They released both the single collection album ''[[25th Anniversary Ultimate Best -The One-]]'' and the live compilation album ''[[Never Sold Out 2]]'' on May 28,<ref name="ultimate best">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、25周年記念ベスト＆ライブ盤と全国ツアー発表| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/113362| work=natalie.mu|date= 2014-03-31| language=Japanese| accessdate=2014-04-08}}</ref> and performed a special anniversary concert at [[Yoyogi National Stadium]] on May 29.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、バンド結成記念日に25周年ライブ実施| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/105018| work=natalie.mu| date=2013-12-04| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref> Their first nationwide tour since reuniting, Luna Sea 25th Anniversary Live Tour The Lunatic -A Liberated Will-, took place from June 7 to September 14 before picking up again in January 2015 and ending on March 1.<ref name="ultimate best"/> Additional performances at Saitama Super Arena and Yokohama Arena took place at the end of 2014, on December 21 and 23 respectively.<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA To Hold Two Arena Performances at End of Year| url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000004126| work=barks.jp| date=2014-02-03| accessdate=2014-02-03}}</ref>

As an epilogue to their 25th anniversary, Luna Sea will host a rock festival titled Lunatic Fest on June 27 and 28, 2015. Held at [[Makuhari Messe]], there will be three stages and 12 artists, with the host band performing both nights.<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA hosts LUNATIC FEST. 12 artists perform on 3 stages (MOON, SHINE, FATE)| url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000005500| work=barks.jp| date=2014-04-14| accessdate=2015-04-14}}</ref> Other acts include [[9mm Parabellum Bullet]], [[Coldrain]], [[Dead End (band)|Dead End]], [[Dir en grey]], [[Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas]], Ladiesroom, [[Siam Shade]], The Telephones, [[Tokyo Yankees]], [[X Japan]] the first night, and [[Aion (Japanese band)|Aion]], [[Alexandros (band)|Alexandros]], [[Buck-Tick]], [[D'erlanger]], [[Glay]], [[Masami Tsuchiya|KA.F.KA]], [[Ling Tosite Sigure]], [[Soft Ballet|Minus（-）]], [[Mucc]], Rottengraffty among others the second night.<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEAフェス、GLAYら10組日程発表 5・8出演者第2弾| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2052459/full/| work=[[Oricon]]| language=Japanese| date=2015-05-04| accessdate=2015-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2052549/full/ |title=LUNA SEAフェス出演者第2弾発表敬愛するDEAD ENDら6組 |date=2015-05-08 |work=Oricon |accessdate=2015-05-09 |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2052936/full/ |title=LUNA SEAフェスにX JAPAN、BUCK-TICK出演 “最狂”4大バンド集結 |date=2015-05-18 |work=Oricon |accessdate=2015-05-24 |language=Japanese}}</ref>

==Musical style and influence==
{{listen| filename = Luna Sea - Mother.ogg| title = "Mother"| description = A 30-second sample of "[[Mother (Luna Sea song)|Mother]]", the third single from the 1994 album of the same name. It is one of the band's songs to predominately feature violin by [[Sugizo]].
| filename2 = Luna Sea - Hurt.ogg| title2 = "Hurt"| description2 = A 30-second sample of "Hurt", a hard rock song from ''[[Style (Luna Sea album)|Style]]'' (1996).}}
Luna Sea formed at the end of the 1980s, when American and British [[glam metal]] were gradually losing popularity to [[alternative rock]] and [[grunge]] at the beginning of the 1990s. However, Japan's original rock groups were late following the Western trend, and as such Luna Sea formed when bands of the [[visual kei]] movement, Japan's answer to glam, were finally being recognized and achieving mainstream success. In the early 1990s, while still an indie band, the group's musical style was [[punk rock]] with [[gothic rock]] and even some [[hardcore punk]] tendencies.<ref name="SugizoInterview">{{cite web |title=X Japan's Sugizo Wants to Save the Whales |url=http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2010/10/following_up_on_our_interview.php?page=2 |date=2010-10-12 |work=[[SF Weekly]] |accessdate=2012-06-03}}</ref> According to Alexey Eremenko of [[Allmusic]], Luna Sea's sound is "firmly based in '80s [[hard rock]], with a versatile progressive approach to songwriting, and its softer side, displayed later on in the group's career, proved equally strong."<ref>{{cite web|last=Eremenko |first=Alexey |url={{Allmusic|class=artist |id=p511789 |pure_url=yes}} |title=Luna Sea |date=2008-10-02 |work=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=2011-10-31}}</ref> The members' individual music backgrounds also influenced the band's style; as children, Sugizo and Shinya mastered the [[violin]] and the traditional [[taiko]] drums respectively.<ref name="SugizoInterview"/> They also preferred different genres of music, as Ryuichi and Shinya had a tendency for pop, while Inoran, J and Sugizo loved heavier rock.<ref name="SugizoInterview"/> Sugizo liked England's indie music culture, while J prefers the American rock scene.<ref>{{cite web| title=Sugizo on Luna Sea| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-68169-sugizo-on-luna-sea.html| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| accessdate=2012-11-21}}</ref> As for native Japanese bands, [[Dead End (band)|Dead End]] had particular influence on the group in the beginning, with Ryuichi being vocally and visually inspired by their frontman [[Morrie (musician)|Morrie]].<ref name="infinityDE">{{cite web| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000005292| title=DEAD END、当時の貴重なライヴ映像付のベスト盤リリース| date=2005-02-02| work=barks.jp| accessdate=2011-09-26| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2010/12/webzine/interview-luna-sea-in-hollywood-ca-300| title=Interview: Luna Sea in Hollywood, CA| author=Ali W.| work=JRock Revolution| accessdate=2011-09-26}}</ref> Luna Sea and [[X Japan]], despite their different musical styles, had a close professional and personal relationship since the early 1990s.<ref name="SugizoInterview"/>

[[File:Sugizo playing the violin in 2014.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Several Luna Sea songs feature the violin played by Sugizo.]]
Luna Sea's musical catalog encompasses songs in a diverse range of musical styles, including punk and post-punk (e.g. "Precious...", "Déjàvu", "Jesus"), gothic rock (e.g. "Moon", "Lastly"), hard rock (e.g. "Storm", "Hurt"), alternative rock (e.g. "True Blue", "Gravity"), progressive rock (e.g. "Genesis of Mind ~Yume no Kanata e~", "1999") and ballads (e.g. "Breathe", "Love Song"). Some of the band's songs also feature the violin, played by Sugizo (e.g. "Providence", "Mother"). They also wrote longer tracks, such as the nine and ten-minute long ballads "Forever & Ever" and "Virgin Mary", and the twenty-three minute "The One -Crash to Create-". The majority of the band's lyrics are in Japanese, but usually all songs include some English words or lines. While all lyrics and songwriting has been credited to Luna Sea as a whole since 1993, over the years the member who originally composed specific songs have been revealed by the band or otherwise learned. Lyrics are almost exclusively written by Ryuichi,<ref name="songwriting">{{cite web| title=[Interview] LUNA SEA: Shinya talks about the band’s evolution. "We didn’t plan it, but this album captures what LUNA SEA is about right now"| url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003852| date=2013-12-21| work=barks.jp| accessdate = 2013-12-21}}</ref> whose music contributions are limited to "Until the Day I Die" and "Lost World". The majority of songs are originally composed by J, Inoran or Sugizo,<ref name="songwriting"/> with Shinya's only compositions being "Inside You", "Echo", and "Millennium", the last written with Sugizo. When asked if there was a message in their songs, Sugizo stated that there is no reason for Luna Sea to give a political message, only to create music that will stimulate the imagination and act as "a catalyst for realistic feedback."<ref name="recording">{{cite web| title=[Interview]LUNA SEA's SUGIZO speaks about 'A WILL' which 'contains the love and gratitude that was fully realized precisely because we have had a 25 year long history'| url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003764&page=2| date=2013-12-11| work=barks.jp| accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref> He also stated that his own guitar sound developed from trying to get the "[[Psychedelic music|psychedelic]] feel of [[shoegaze]] bands" in songs such as "Wish", "Rosier" and "Storm". In Luna Sea, he personally attempts to "express all that psychedelica, [[house music|house]] and [[drug culture]] in a rock, guitar-band format."<ref name="Japan Times"/> When writing material, all the band members live together temporarily before they enter the studio to record.<ref name="songwriting"/>

Many newer bands and artists, most being visual kei acts, have been influenced by Luna Sea. Eremenko wrote that they "had an impact on literally hundreds of bands that followed in their wake in the next decade."<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web| url = {{Allmusic|class=album|id=r988295|pure_url=yes}}| title = Shine - Luna Sea| accessdate = 2014-12-12| last = Eremenko| first = Alexey| format = Review| work = [[AllMusic]]| publisher = Macrovision Corporation}}</ref> Musicians that cite them as an influence or look up to them include [[Miyavi]],<ref name="Miyavi">{{Cite web| title=Exclusive interview with miyavi| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1054-exclusive-interview-with-miyavi.html| work=jame-world.com| date=2006-09-17| accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> members of [[Alice Nine]],<ref name="Alice Nine">{{cite web| title = [Interview] Alice Nine 'Alice Nine Plays a Songs In A Variety Of Different Genres. So, I'd Say This Songs Belongs to the Genre of Alice Nine.'| url = http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000001805| work = barks.jp| accessdate = 2013-08-14}}</ref> Tōru Kawauchi of [[12012]],<ref name="Toru">{{cite web|title=12012 in 2010|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2011/03/webzine/12012-in-2010-306|work=JRock Revolution|date=2011-04-18|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> Kei and Denka from [[Dio – Distraught Overlord]],<ref name="Kei">{{cite web|title=DIO ~Distraught Overlord~ Press Conference|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/12/webzine/dio-distraught-overlord-press-conference-257|work=JRock Revolution|date=2008-12-29|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref><ref name="Denka">{{cite web|title=Interview with Dio -Distraught Overlord|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-2821-interview-with-dio-distraught-overlord.html|work=JRock Revolution|date=2007-08-21|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> Kazuno, Touya and Ruka of [[Charlotte (band)|Charlotte]],<ref name="Charlotte">{{Cite web| title=Exclusive interview with Charlotte in Brazil| url=http://www.jame-world.com/uk/articles-3477-exclusive-interview-with-charlotte-in-brazil.html| work=jame-world.com| date=2007-02-12| accessdate=2013-03-03}}</ref> [[Silver Ash]] leader Ling,<ref name="Ling">{{cite web| title = Silver Ash’s Rebirth: An Interview with Vocalist, Ling | work = rokkyuu.com| url = http://www.rokkyuu.com/interview/silver-ashs-rebirth-an-interview-with-ling/| date= 2013-04-12| accessdate = 2013-05-01}}</ref> Hazuki of [[Lynch.]] and [[Deathgaze]],<ref name="Hazuki">{{Cite web| title=An interview with lynch.| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-3503-an-interview-with-lynch-.html| work=jame-world.com| date=2007-12-09| accessdate=2013-03-03}}</ref> [[Dazzle Vision]]'s Takuro,<ref name="Takuro">{{Cite web| title=Dazzle Vision at Sakura Con 2010| url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2010/05/webzine/dazzle-vision-at-sakura-con-2010-290| work=jame-world.com| date=2010-05-06| accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> several members of [[Nightmare (Japanese band)|Nightmare]], Akiya from [[Kagrra,]] and all five members of [[The Gazette (band)|The Gazette]].<ref name="Nightmare,Akiya&Gazette">{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA: The Lasting Legacy|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2007/08/webzine/luna-sea-the-lasting-legacy-24|work=JRock Revolution|date=2007-08-25|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> [[Kra (band)|Kra]] drummer Yasuno has said that he started playing drums because of Shinya, and their former guitarist Mai is also a fan of both Sugizo and Inoran.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kra Interview!|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/04/webzine/kra-interview-235|work=JRock Revolution|date=2008-04-26|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> The members of [[Versailles (band)|Versailles]] named Luna Sea and X Japan as influences, with singer [[Kamijo (musician)|Kamijo]] saying "I think there isn't anyone in the Japanese music business who hasn't been influenced by them."<ref>{{cite web|title=Descendants of Roses: Versailles Interview Part 2|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/03/webzine/descendants-of-roses-versailles-interview-part-2-227|work=JRock Revolution|date=2008-03-06|accessdate=2014-12-12}}</ref> Likewise, Leda of [[Galneryus]] and [[Deluhi]] claims he was not even interested in music until a friend played him Luna Sea and X Japan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: DELUHI|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2009/05/webzine/interview-deluhi-269|work=JRock Revolution|date=2009-05-14|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> [[DuelJewel]] members Hayato and Yuya cite Luna Sea as the reason they entered the visual kei scene.<ref>{{cite web|title=YOU Interview the Artists: DuelJewel|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2007/10/webzine/you-interview-the-artists-dueljewel-207|work=JRock Revolution|date=2007-10-05|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref>

==Members==
* [[J (musician)|Jun “J” Onose]] – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (1986–present)
* [[Inoran|Kiyonobu “Inoran” Inoue]] – [[rhythm guitar]], backing vocals (1986–present)
* [[Sugizo|Yūne “Sugizo” Sugihara]] – [[lead guitar]], [[violin]], backing vocals (1989–present)
* [[Shinya Yamada]] – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Percussion instrument|percussion]] (1989–present)
* [[Ryuichi Kawamura]] – [[Singing|lead vocals]] (1989–present)

==Discography==
{{Main|Luna Sea discography}}

;Studio albums
* ''[[Luna Sea (album)|Luna Sea]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Image (album)|Image]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Eden (Luna Sea album)|Eden]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mother (Luna Sea album)|Mother]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Style (Luna Sea album)|Style]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Shine (Luna Sea album)|Shine]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Lunacy (album)|Lunacy]]'' (2000)
* ''[[A Will]]'' (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Luna Sea}}
* [http://www.lunasea.jp/ Official website]

{{Luna Sea}}

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Luna Sea

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{{for|the albums|Luna Sea (Luna Sea album)|Luna Sea (Firefall album)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Luna Sea
| image = LUNA SEA Singapore 2013 02.jpg
| caption = Luna Sea in 2013. From left to right: J, Inoran, Ryuichi, Shinya, Sugizo
| image_size =
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Lunacy
| origin = [[Kanagawa Prefecture|Kanagawa]], [[Japan]]
| genre = [[Progressive rock]], [[alternative rock]], [[hard rock]], [[punk rock]]
| years_active = 1986–2000, 2010–present (Reunions: 2007, 2008)
| label = [[Extasy Records|Extasy]], [[MCA Records|MCA Victor]], [[Universal Music Group|Universal]], [[Avex Group|HPQ]]
| associated_acts = [[Tourbillon (band)|Tourbillon]], [[Fake?]], [[X Japan]], [[S.K.I.N. (musical project)|S.K.I.N.]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.lunasea.jp}}
| current_members = [[J (musician)|J]] [[Inoran]] [[Sugizo]] [[Shinya Yamada|Shinya]] [[Ryuichi Kawamura|Ryuichi]]
}}

'''Luna Sea''' (stylized as '''LUNA SEA''') is a Japanese [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Kanagawa Prefecture]] in 1986. Due to the use of make-up and costumes early in their career and their widespread popularity, they are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the [[visual kei]] movement. Throughout the mid-1990s they used significantly less make-up, and after a one-year break in 1998, came back with a more mainstream [[alternative rock]] style and toned down their on-stage attire. When they disbanded in 2000, they left a big mark on the Japanese rock scene. In 2003, [[HMV Group|HMV Japan]] ranked Luna Sea at number 90 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.<ref name="hmv_top_100">{{cite web|title=Top 100 Japanese pops Artists - No.90|work=hmv.co.jp|url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/newsDetail.asp?newsnum=308150081|accessdate=2011-09-06|language=Japanese}}</ref>

Founded in 1986, by bassist [[J (musician)|J]] and rhythm guitarist [[Inoran]] while in high school, the band was originally called Lunacy. In 1989 they recruited lead guitarist [[Sugizo]], drummer [[Shinya Yamada|Shinya]] and vocalist [[Ryuichi Kawamura|Ryuichi]], a lineup that has remained the same. They released a few demo tapes prior to renaming themselves Luna Sea in 1991 and releasing their self-titled [[Luna Sea (album)|debut album]]. The band achieved their breakthrough success with a sold-out tour in 1991, which helped them get a contract with [[MCA Records|MCA Victor]], and with the release of their second album ''[[Image (album)|Image]]'' (1992), which reached number nine on the [[Oricon]] music chart. Following the critically acclaimed albums ''[[Eden (Luna Sea album)|Eden]]'' (1993), ''[[Mother (Luna Sea album)|Mother]]'' (1994) and ''[[Style (Luna Sea album)|Style]]'' (1996), the band switched to [[Universal Music Group|Universal]] in 1998 and released their best-selling studio album, ''[[Shine (Luna Sea album)|Shine]]''. In late 2000, after their seventh studio album ''[[Lunacy (album)|Lunacy]]'', Luna Sea disbanded.

In 2007, Luna Sea reunited for a one-off reunion concert at the [[Tokyo Dome]], and again in 2008 for the [[Hide (musician)|hide]] memorial summit. In 2010 the group officially reunited and held [[20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot|a world tour]], and three years later they released their first new album in thirteen years, ''[[A Will]]''.

==History==

===1986–1991: Formation and debut album===
[[File:Luna Sea logo.svg|thumb|right|The band's logo.]]
High school friends [[J (musician)|Jun "J" Onose]] and [[Inoran|Kiyonobu "Inoran" Inoue]] founded a band called Lunacy in 1986.<ref name="JRRGodBless">{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA: God Bless You|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2007/08/webzine/luna-sea-god-bless-you-26|work=JRock Revolution|date=2007-08-27|accessdate=2013-03-01}}</ref> They recruited [[Sugizo|Yasuhiro "Sugizo" Sugihara]] and [[Shinya Yamada]] from the band Pinoccio three years later on January 16, 1989.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> As J was already the bass player and Inoran preferred to play rhythm guitar, Sugizo switched from bass guitar to lead guitarist. Vocalist [[Ryuichi Kawamura]] (then called "Rayla") from the band Slaughter joined on May 6, finalizing the group's lineup.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> Lunacy debuted on stage at the 100-seat capacity Play House in [[Machida, Tokyo]] on May 29, 1989.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> They released their first demo tape, "Lunacy", on August 9, with all one hundred copies sold out.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography">{{cite web| url=http://www.lunasea.jp/app-def/S-102/wp/biography| title=Luna Sea Website Biography| work=lunasea.jp| publisher=Luna Sea Inc| accessdate = October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref> In October, they transferred their activities to [[Meguro, Tokyo|Meguro]], where they performed at the local venue Rock-May-Kan.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> In December, the band's second demo "Shade" was released, with all one thousand copies sold out, and on December 17 the band sold all 150 tickets for their first official one-man live concert at Machida.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/>

In 1990, Lunacy continued to play at small venue concerts, like their first anniversary concert, {{nihongo|Kurofuku Gentei Gig|黒服限定GIG||"dress code black gig"}} at Machida Play House on June 10, where they distributed the free demo "Lastly".<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> They also performed for the first time outside Tokyo, in [[Osaka]].<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> In early 1991, they were discovered by [[Hide (musician)|hide]] (then guitarist of [[X Japan]]), and were signed by X Japan co-founder [[Yoshiki (musician)|Yoshiki]] to his [[Indie (music)|independent label]] [[Extasy Records]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> The band changed their name from Lunacy to Luna Sea and took part in the label's Nuclear Fusion Tour in March with Gilles de Rais and Sighs of Love Potion.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On the tour, a 3-track sample CD including a song from each band was freely distributed, to which they contributed a short sample of "Precious".<ref>{{cite web|title= Various – Nuclear Fusion Tour |url=http://www.discogs.com/Various-Nuclear-Fusion-Tour/release/2766254|work=[[Discogs]]|accessdate=2013-03-02}}</ref> Their first album, the self-titled ''[[Luna Sea (album)|Luna Sea]]'', was released the following month.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> They held larger live performances throughout the year with their first national tour titled Under the New Moon, which was separated into three legs or "Episodes", with 45 performances, of which the final concerts attracted an audience of over one thousand.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> The tour gathered seventeen thousand people in total.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> On October 29, they performed at that year's Extasy Summit concert, at the sold out [[Nippon Budokan]].

===1992–1994: Breakthrough success; ''Eden'' and ''Mother''===
In January 1992, the band's official fanclub Slave was launched.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> In March they held a small fanclub tour and on May 20 performed their last indie concert, the third ''kurofuku gentei'' gig at Machida Play House.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> On May 21, Luna Sea released their first major studio album, ''[[Image (album)|Image]]'', on [[MCA Records|MCA Victor]]. The album peaked at number 9, spending 14 weeks on the [[Oricon]] charts.<ref name="Oricon albums">{{cite web| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/14750/ranking/cd_album/|title=LUNA SEAのアルバム売り上げランキング|language=Japanese |publisher=oricon.co.jp |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> It was followed by the band's debut tour Image or Real in May, and corresponding with their increasing popularity, continued with After the Image tour in September.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> There were 25 concerts with an audience of more than twenty-eight thousand people. On October 31, performed at another Extasy Summit concert at the Nippon Budokan.

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| filename2 = Luna Sea - Face to Face.ogg| title2 = "Face to Face"| description2 = A 30-second sample of "Face to Face", a heavy rock song originally from ''Mother''. Here is the live recording from December 27, 1994 at the Nippon Budokan, included on the album ''[[Never Sold Out]]''.}}
Luna Sea's first single, "[[Believe (Luna Sea song)|Believe]]", was released in February. The single peaked at number 11, spending 7 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles">{{cite web| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/14750/ranking/cd_single/|title=LUNA SEAのシングル売り上げランキング|language=Japanese |publisher=oricon.co.jp |accessdate=2011-09-12}}</ref> The band started working on their second album and began touring throughout the country for it on April 16, with the Search for My Eden tour. The tour included 14 concerts in the same number of locations, and mobilized an audience of around twenty-six thousand people.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> The album ''[[Eden (Luna Sea album)|Eden]]'' was released on April 21, and peaked at number 5, spending 19 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon albums"/> It was certified gold, for shipment of over two hundred thousand copies, by the [[RIAJ]]. In July they released their second single "[[In My Dream (With Shiver)]]", which peaked at number 9 and spent 4 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> In August, the four concert Search for My Eden Encore tour was held, of which the latter two shows on August 26 and 27 were planned for the Nippon Budokan. However, the last concert was postponed until August 30 because of the [[Tropical cyclone scales|Category 4]] [[1993 Pacific typhoon season#Super Typhoon Yancy (Tasing)|Super Typhoon Yancy]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> In December the ''Sin After Sin'' video compilation was released, which included performances from smaller venues during the year, and the band started the The Garden of Sinners 93-94 tour, with 20 concerts that mobilized forty thousand people. At the end of the year, the band received the "Grand Prix New Artist of the Year" award at the 7th [[Japan Gold Disc Award]]s.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.golddisc.jp/award/07/index.html| title=The Japan Gold Disc Award 1993| work=golddisc.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref>

On February 12, 1994, the band performed the tour's final concert at the sold-out 17,000 seat [[Yokohama Arena]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On July 21, their third single "[[Rosier (song)|Rosier]]" was released. It peaked at number 3, spent 25 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> which is the band's record, and was certified gold by the RIAJ. In December, the single's promotional video was awarded the ''Best Promotional Video'' at the [[36th Japan Record Awards]].<ref>{{cite web| script-title=ja:第36回日本レコード大賞 | url=http://www.jacompa.or.jp/recotai_his/36.html| work=jacompa.or.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref> From August 18 to 20, the band went on a sold-out five-stop tour with [[Buck-Tick]] and [[Soft Ballet]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On September 21, they released their fourth single "[[True Blue (Luna Sea song)|True Blue]]", which topped the charts, spending 17 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was certified platinum, for shipment of over four hundred thousand copies, by the RIAJ. Responding to the popularity, Luna Sea released their third album ''[[Mother (Luna Sea album)|Mother]]'' on October 26. It peaked at number 2, spent 30 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> and eventually sold more than half a million copies. In December they performed at the [[Osaka-jō Hall]], and three times, of which two were consecutive, at the Nippon Budokan.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/>

===1995–1996: First live at the Tokyo Dome, ''Style''===
In January, the band members went to [[Ireland]] to film the promotional video for their fifth single, "[[Mother (Luna Sea song)|Mother]]". The single was released the following month, peaked at number 5, spending 8 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was certified gold by the RIAJ. Throughout March and May, the band held the Mother of Love, Mother of Hate tour, which included 31 concert in twenty-seven locations and an audience of sixty-three thousand people.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> On May 24, Luna Sea released their first promotional video collection, ''Eclipse I''. On November 13, the band's sixth single "[[Desire (Luna Sea song)|Desire]]" was released. It topped the charts, spending 14 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and sold more than half a million copies, being certified platinum by the RIAJ. By now, the band's popularity had reached the point to which they would headline Japan's largest indoor live venue, the [[Tokyo Dome]]. On December 23, they held a concert titled Lunatic Tokyo there, tickets sold out the same day they went on sale,<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> which was filmed for a home video release the following year.

In March 1996, "[[End of Sorrow]]", their seventh single, topped the charts, spent 8 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was certified platinum by the RIAJ. It was followed on April 22, by the band's fourth album ''[[Style (Luna Sea album)|Style]]''. It was the band's first album to top the charts, spending 21 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> sold more than half a million records by the end of the year, being certified platinum, and was the thirtieth best-selling album of 1996. In July, the single "[[In Silence (song)|In Silence]]" was released and peaked at number 2, spending 9 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was certified gold. Also in July, the band went on the sold-out Un Ending Style tour, which opened with two consecutive concerts at Yokohama Arena and continued for 16 concerts in nine locations, and mobilized an audience of over one hundred thousand people. It was continued in October with the Encore - To Rise tour, 28 concerts in smaller venues, and ended with a Christmas concert on December 23, titled {{nihongo|Christmas Stadium ~Mafuyu no Yagai~|Christmas STADIUM 〜真冬の野外〜}}, at the outdoor [[Yokohama Stadium]]. During the concert it was announced that the band would have a temporary year break in 1997 for each member to pursue solo careers.<ref name="hmv_top_100"/>

===1997–2000: Commercial peak; ''Shine'', ''Lunacy'', disbandment===
In 1997, Luna Sea switched record companies, as MCA Records was renamed to [[Universal Music Group|Universal]]. The band's first compilation album, ''[[Singles (Luna Sea album)|Singles]]'' was released on December 17. The album topped the charts, sold over a million copies in the first three weeks, spent 27 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> and was the twentieth best-selling album of 1998. It was also one of the albums to receive the "Best Rock Album of the Year" award at the 12th [[Japan Gold Disc Award]]s.<ref name="Gold list">{{cite web| url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gdlist/pdf/gd1-20_list.pdf| title=Japan Gold Disc Award list of winners| work=riaj.or.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.golddisc.jp/award/12/index.html| title=The Japan Gold Disc Award 1998| work=golddisc.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref> On the same day, the band resumed their activities with a concert at [[Akasaka Blitz]] and unveiled a toned-down visual image.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/>

{{listen| filename = Luna Sea - Storm.ogg| title = "Storm"| description = A 30-second sample of "[[Storm (Luna Sea song)|Storm]]", the first single from ''[[Shine (Luna Sea album)|Shine]]'' (1998). It is a fast paced rock song and the band's best-selling single.
| filename2 = Luna Sea - I for You.ogg| title2 = "I For You"| description2 = A 27-second sample of the slow pop rock ballad "[[I for You]]", which was the third single from ''Shine''.}}
In April 1998, the band's ninth and best-selling single, "[[Storm (Luna Sea song)|Storm]]", was released. It topped the charts with sales of over three hundred thousand copies, becoming the band's second single to sell more than half a million units, and spent 10 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> It was the twenty-ninth best-selling single of 1998, and was certified platinum by the RIAJ. In June and July, two more singles followed, "[[Shine (Luna Sea song)|Shine]]", which topped the charts, and "[[I for You]]", which peaked at number 2 and spent 16 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> Both singles were certified platinum. "I for You" was the theme song of the very popular [[Japanese television drama|Japanese drama]] {{nihongo|''God, Please Give Me More Time''|神様もう少しだけ|Kamisama mō Sukoshi dake}}.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On July 23, ''[[Shine (Luna Sea album)|Shine]]'', the band's sixth and best-selling studio album, was released. It topped the charts, spent 13 weeks on them,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> and was certified million the following year. It, like ''Singles'', was awarded "Best Rock Album" at the 13th Japan Gold Disc Awards.<ref name="Gold list"/><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.golddisc.jp/award/13/index.html| title=The Japan Gold Disc Award 1999| work=golddisc.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/e/data/gdisc/1999.html| title=The 13th Japan Gold Disc Award 1999| work=riaj.or.jp| accessdate=October 20, 2012}}</ref> The song "Breathe" from this album was also used in the Japanese release of [[The Walt Disney Company|Walt Disney's]] animated movie ''[[Mulan (1998 film)|Mulan]]''.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> In August, the band held two consecutive concerts at Yokohama Stadium, titled {{nihongo|Revive ~Manatsu no Yagai~|REVIVE 〜真夏の野外〜}},<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> followed in September by, at the time, the band's longest tour, Shining Brightly, which included 33 concerts in twenty-six locations and mobilized one hundred and fifty thousand people.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> Two consecutive sold out concerts, titled End of Period, were held at the Tokyo Dome on December 23 and 24.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/>

In 1999, as Luna Sea's popularity had reached overseas to neighboring countries in Asia, they went on their first Asian tour in January, visiting [[Taipei]], [[Hong Kong]] and [[Shanghai]].<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the band, their first live compilation album ''[[Never Sold Out]]'' was released in May, which peaked at number 5,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> and was certified gold. They then planned an ambitious open-air concert in Tokyo, with a stage costing 10 million dollars US.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> However, on May 27, two days before the planned concert, a typhoon storm destroyed the elaborate set. However, at the suggestion of Sugizo, the debris was used as a backdrop.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> The 10th Anniversary Gig [Never Sold] Out Capacity ∞ was held on May 30, began with the members arriving in a helicopter, and was attended by approximately 100,000 people, an attendance record in Japan at the time.<ref name="hmv_top_100"/><ref name="JRRGodBless"/> On December 23, a sold-out joint live by Luna Sea and [[Glay]], titled The Millennium Eve, was held at the Tokyo Dome.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/>

On January 29, 2000, the band's song "Sweetest Coma Again" was included in the Japanese release of the original [[The World Is Not Enough (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] to, the [[James Bond]] film, ''[[The World Is Not Enough]]''. Their first release in almost two years, the single "[[Gravity (Luna Sea song)|Gravity]]" was released in March and topped the charts,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> being certified gold. In June the single "[[Tonight (Luna Sea song)|Tonight]]" was released, peaked at number 4,<ref name="Oricon singles"/> and was also certified gold. Following the singles, on June 23 the concert titled Premiere of ''Lunacy'' 2000 was held at the Nippon Budokan to promote the band's upcoming album. At the show they only played songs from their upcoming sixth studio album.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> The album, ''[[Lunacy (album)|Lunacy]]'', was released on July 12, and while it wasn't as successful as their previous efforts, spending only 6 weeks on the charts,<ref name="Oricon albums"/> it peaked at number 3 and was certified gold by the RIAJ. It was supported by two sold out nationwide tours in July and October, titled Brand New Chaos, with 32 concerts in sixteen locations and an extended two shows in Hong Kong and Taipei.<ref name="Luna Sea Biography"/> On November 8, they released their fourteenth and last single, "[[Love Song (Luna Sea song)|Love Song]]", which peaked at number 4.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> That same day the band held an emergency press conference in Hong Kong, where they announced they would "drop the curtain" after two shows at the Tokyo Dome.<ref name="JRRGodBless"/> The compilation album ''[[Period -the Best Selection-]]'', which topped the charts and was certified platinum by the RIAJ, was released on December 23.<ref name="Oricon albums"/> On December 26 and 27, Luna Sea performed their two consecutive sold out farewell concerts, The Final Act, at the Tokyo Dome.<ref name="hmv_top_100"/> Inoran later stated that at the time "we promised to each other that we would all go out into the world while we were in our 30s, absorb things and regroup."<ref name="Japan Times">{{cite web |title=Luna Sea rockers Sugizo and Inoran talk life at 25 |url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/06/19/music/luna-sea-rockers-sugizo-and-inoran-talk-life-at-25/#.VIdMVHt1nfY |date=2014-06-19 |work=[[Japan Times]] |accessdate=2014-12-09}}</ref> Speaking of the last years of the band, Sugizo stated that the relationships and communication between the members was strained due to egos.<ref name="Sugizo Q&A">{{cite web |title=Q&A: Luna Sea's Sugizo |url=http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2008/10/qa_luna_seas_sugizo.php |date=2008-10-02 |work=[[SF Weekly]] |accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref>

===2007–2011: Reunion concerts and World Tour Reboot===
Nearly seven years after disbanding, Luna Sea reunited for the God Bless You ~One Night Dejavu~ concert on December 24, 2007.<ref>
{{cite web| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000036671| title=「いつかどこかの空の下でまた会おう」LUNA SEA復活ライヴで意味深発言| work=Barks.jp| date=2007-12-25| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-3807-luna-sea-god-bless-you-one-night-dejavu-.html| title=LUNA SEA 'GOD BLESS YOU' ~ One Night Dejavu ~| work =jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2008-01-19| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref> Tickets for the show sold out within five minutes,<ref name="JRRShinyainterview">{{cite web|title=Interview with Shinya of LUNA SEA|work=JRock Revolution|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/01/webzine/interview-with-shinya-of-luna-sea-215|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref><ref name="JRRSugizointerview">{{cite web|title=Interview with SUGIZO: Spirituarise|work=JRock Revolution|url= http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/07/webzine/interview-with-sugizo-spirituarise-244|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> and the concert was broadcast live on Japan's [[NHK]] BS Hi-vision Satellite channel. Luna Sea reunited again to perform at the [[hide (musician)|hide]] memorial summit on May 4, 2008.<ref>{{cite web| title=hide Memorial Summit| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-30345-hide-memorial-summit.html| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2008-03-21| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref> On May 29, 2009, the band's music catalog was released on [[iTunes]].

On August 25, it was announced that the band would hold an urgent press conference on August 31 in Hong Kong, where they previously announced the end of their activities. At the press conference the band officially announced their reunion.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、活動再開を正式発表　8・31香港で緊急会見| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/79226/| work=oricon.co.jp| date=2010-08-25| language=Japanese}}</ref> Their first concert tour in ten years, the world tour named [[20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot|20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot -to the New Moon-]], was confirmed and the band also said they were in the process of writing new songs. Inoran later cited the success of their 2007 concert as a major reason for the regrouping.<ref name="Japan Times"/> The tour began on November 27 in [[Germany]] and continued on to the [[United States]], Hong Kong and [[Taiwan]], and was planned to end with two shows in Japan on the 23 and 24 of December at the Tokyo Dome.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA海外ツアー開催！12月には東京ドーム2DAYS公演| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/36967| work=natalie.mu| date=2010-08-31| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA Rocks Germany| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2010-12-01| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-70308-luna-sea-rocks-germany.html| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA's Reboot in Taipei| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2011-01-08| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-71203-luna-sea-s-reboot-in-taipei.html| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref> A third show, a free concert titled {{nihongo|Lunacy Kurofuku Gentei Gig ~the Holy Night~|LUNACY 黒服限定GIG 〜the Holy Night〜}}, which referred to the three previous ''kurofuku gentei'' gigs held in their indie days, was held on December 15 with all songs performed being from pre-1995.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA Lunacy: Kurofuku Gentei GIG ~the Holy Night~ at Tokyo Dome| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2011-01-19| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-71930-luna-sea-lunacy-kurofuku-gentei-gig-the-holy-night-at-tokyo-dome.html| accessdate=October 27, 2012}}</ref> The tour finished with two additional concerts at the [[World Memorial Hall]] in Kobe on December 30 and 31.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA updates: countdown concert, live theater broadcasts| url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-7136| work=tokyograph.com| date=December 9, 2010| accessdate=2010-12-19}}</ref> Before the last shows, in December, they transferred to Japan's leading record company, [[Avex Group]].<ref>{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA announces free Tokyo Dome concert and more| url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-7091| work=tokyograph.com| date=November 30, 2010| accessdate=2010-12-24}}</ref>

[[File:Luna Sea in 2010.jpg|thumb|right|Luna Sea perform in [[Los Angeles]] 2010. The concert was recorded and released as the theatrical film and live album, ''[[Luna Sea 3D in Los Angeles]]''.]]
In response to the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]] that occurred on March 11 in Japan, the band released the [[digital single]] "[[Promise (Luna Sea song)|Promise]]" on April 9. It was their first new song in 10 years and was released exclusively on [[Amazon.com|Amazon]] websites, with all proceeds donated to the [[Japanese Red Cross]] to aid the victims.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-74359-luna-sea-s-promise-released-digitally-for-earthquake-victims.html| title=LUNA SEA's PROMISE Released Digitally for Earthquake Victims| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2011-04-09| accessdate=2011-04-09}}</ref> A month previously, on March 16, a new re-recording of their debut album, ''[[Luna Sea (album)|Luna Sea]]'', was released as a self-cover. A live album and video of their US concert, both titled ''[[Luna Sea 3D in Los Angeles]]'', was released in June, with the film being shown in Japanese theaters nationwide.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA初のワールドツアーから、L.A.公演が3Dライヴムービーに| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000069210&p=9| work=barks.jp| date=2011-04-19| accessdate=October 31, 2012| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=3D film of LUNA SEA’s Los Angeles concert to hit theaters in June| url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/3d-film-of-luna-seas-los-angeles-concert-to-hit-theaters-in-june/| work=tokyograph.com| date=2011-04-19| accessdate=October 31, 2012}}</ref> On October 22, they held a charity concert titled A Promise to the Brave at [[Saitama Super Arena]], and all proceeds from the event went to the Japanese Red Cross.<ref name="promisebrave">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、チャリティ公演チケットが5分で完売| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000072446| work=barks.jp| date=2011-08-15| accessdate=2011-08-15| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、10月に復興支援ライブ開催| url=http://eiga.com/news/20110529/5/| work=eiga.com| date=2011-05-29| accessdate=2011-05-29| language=Japanese}}</ref> Tickets for the show went on sale on August 14 and sold out in five minutes.<ref name="promisebrave"/>

===2012–present: ''A Will'' and 25th anniversary===
The band's first physical single in over eleven years, "[[The One -Crash to Create-]]", was released in March 2012. It contains only the title track, which is over twenty-two minutes long,<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA、22分超えシングル「THE ONE」＆試聴会も実施| work = natalie.mu| url= http://natalie.mu/music/news/64795| accessdate = 2012-02-20|language=Japanese}}</ref> peaked at number 5 and spent 7 weeks on the charts.<ref name="Oricon singles"/> It is also the band's last release with Avex, as they returned to Universal Music in October.<ref name="Oricon Universal-Dream-Zepp Tour">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEAが古巣レーベルに移籍　13年ぶりオリジナルアルバム発売へ| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/2017515/full/| publisher=[[Oricon]]| date=2012-10-09| language=Japanese| accessdate=October 25, 2012}}</ref> On Universal, Luna Sea released their sixteenth, and first [[A-side and B-side#Double A-side|double A-side]], single "[[The End of the Dream/Rouge]]" on December 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-91116-details-on-luna-sea-s-upcoming-single.html| title=Details on LUNA SEA's Upcoming Single| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| date=2012-10-19| accessdate=2012-10-31}}</ref>

In May 2012, a concert series titled Luna Sea Live 2012-2013 The End of the Dream was announced, with shows at Osaka-jō Hall on December 23 and the other six nights at the Nippon Budokan on January 11–13 and 18-20.<ref name="DreamEnd">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA announces 7-day live at Osaka-jo Hall and Nippon Budokan| url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/05/luna-sea-announces-7-day-live-at-osaka-jo-hall-and-nippon-budokan/| work=tokyohive.com| date=2011-04-30| accessdate=2012-05-29}}</ref> It was their first concerts at both venues in 13 years. After the concerts sold out in one day, the Zepp Tour 2012 {{nihongo|''"Kourin"''|降臨}} was announced to take place before them, with all performances being at [[Zepp]] live houses. It started on November 16 in Osaka and went to Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and ended in Tokyo on December 16, with each venue being played two to three consecutive nights each.<ref name="Oricon Universal-Dream-Zepp Tour"/> The Zepp tour was also sold out.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA Selling out Zepp Tour at an Instant! Additional Tickets Scheduled!| work=musicjapanplus.jp| date =2011-04-30| url=http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/3/18564/luna-sea-selling-out-zepp-tour-at-an-instant-additional-tickets-scheduled/| accessdate=2012-10-31}}</ref> Additionally, in a sequel to the previous year's charity performance at Saitama Super Arena, the band performed another at [[Sendai Sun Plaza]] on December 24.<ref name="2013album">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA transfers to Universal Music + new album| url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/10/luna-sea-transfers-to-universal-music-new-album/| work=tokyohive.com| date=2012-10-08| accessdate=2012-10-13}}</ref>

[[File:LUNA SEA Singapore 2013.jpg|thumb|right|Luna Sea perform in [[Singapore]].]]
Following the performances at the Budokan, another Asian tour started on January 26, 2013 with two shows in Taiwan, then moved to Hong Kong, [[Bangkok]] and ended on February 8 in [[Singapore]].<ref>{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA Asia Tour 2013’s Final Stop In Singapore|url=http://www.mtvasia.com/news/luna-sea-asia-tour-2013s-final-stop-in-sg/|publisher=[[MTV]]|accessdate=2013-12-10}}</ref> After the tour, Luna Sea also held an exclusive live performance for their official fan club members on February 17. Originally, [[NHK Hall]] was selected to hold the event, however, the band decided to change the location to [[Ryōgoku Kokugikan]] to serve excessive demands.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、SLAVE限定GIG会場が両国国技館に拡大| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/83395| work=natalie.mu| date=2013-01-19| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-11-14}}</ref> The single "[[Thoughts (song)|Thoughts]]" was released on August 28 in celebration of the band's 24th anniversary, and is featured in a TV commercial for the online video game ''Master of Chaos''.<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA to release new single "Thoughts" in August| url=http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2013/06/luna-sea-to-release-new-single-thoughts-in-august| work=tokyohive.com| date=2013-06-27| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-11-14}}</ref> Just prior to the group's next single {{nihongo|"[[Ran (Luna Sea song)|Ran]]"|乱||alternately "Run"}}, released on November 13 and used as the theme song to the television drama ''Toshi Densetsu no Onna 2'',<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA、長澤まさみ主演ドラマOPテーマ担当| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/99465| work=natalie.mu| date=2013-09-16| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref> they announced the tracklist and release details for their album. Luna Sea performed at Fuji TV's 2013 FNS Kayōsai festival, which was broadcast live on December 4.<ref>{{cite web| title=「FNS歌謡祭」第1弾エレカシ、LUNA SEA、氣志團ら37組| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/102735| work=natalie.mu| date=2013-11-02| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref> ''[[A Will]]'', the group's first new studio album in 13 years, became available on December 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、13年5カ月ぶりアルバム「A WILL」12月発売| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/103188| work=natalie.mu|date= 2013-11-09| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-11-14}}</ref>

2014 marks Luna Sea's 25th anniversary, and they celebrated the occasion in several ways. The band performed a fan club-only show on May 26 at Akasaka Blitz,<ref>{{cite web|title=SLAVE limited premium live to be held !!|url=http://www.lunasea.jp/app-def/S-102/wp/news/lunasea/4972|work=LUNA SEA Official Website|accessdate=29 May 2014|language=ja, en|date=2 May 2014}}</ref> at which they performed ''A Will'' in full, and announced four more fan club-only ''kurofuku gentei'' concerts at the Diver City (June 21–22) and Osaka (August 23–24) Zepp music halls.<ref>{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA Announce Fanclub-Only Live|url=http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/27620/luna-sea-announce-fanclub-only-live/|work=musicjapanplus.jp|date=2014-05-28|accessdate=2014-06-09}}</ref> They released both the single collection album ''[[25th Anniversary Ultimate Best -The One-]]'' and the live compilation album ''[[Never Sold Out 2]]'' on May 28,<ref name="ultimate best">{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、25周年記念ベスト＆ライブ盤と全国ツアー発表| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/113362| work=natalie.mu|date= 2014-03-31| language=Japanese| accessdate=2014-04-08}}</ref> and performed a special anniversary concert at [[Yoyogi National Stadium]] on May 29.<ref>{{cite web| title=LUNA SEA、バンド結成記念日に25周年ライブ実施| url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/105018| work=natalie.mu| date=2013-12-04| language=Japanese| accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref> Their first nationwide tour since reuniting, Luna Sea 25th Anniversary Live Tour The Lunatic -A Liberated Will-, took place from June 7 to September 14 before picking up again in January 2015 and ending on March 1.<ref name="ultimate best"/> Additional performances at Saitama Super Arena and Yokohama Arena took place at the end of 2014, on December 21 and 23 respectively.<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA To Hold Two Arena Performances at End of Year| url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000004126| work=barks.jp| date=2014-02-03| accessdate=2014-02-03}}</ref>

As an epilogue to their 25th anniversary, Luna Sea will host a rock festival titled Lunatic Fest on June 27 and 28, 2015. Held at [[Makuhari Messe]], there will be three stages and 12 artists, with the host band performing both nights.<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEA hosts LUNATIC FEST. 12 artists perform on 3 stages (MOON, SHINE, FATE)| url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000005500| work=barks.jp| date=2014-04-14| accessdate=2015-04-14}}</ref> Other acts include [[9mm Parabellum Bullet]], [[Coldrain]], [[Dir en grey]], [[Dead End (band)|Dead End]], [[Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas]], Ladiesroom, [[Siam Shade]], The Telephones, [[Tokyo Yankees]], [[X Japan]] the first night, and [[Aion (Japanese band)|Aion]], [[Alexandros (band)|Alexandros]], [[Buck-Tick]], [[D'erlanger]], [[Glay]], [[Masami Tsuchiya|KA.F.KA]], [[Ling Tosite Sigure]], [[Soft Ballet|Minus（-）]], [[Mucc]], Rottengraffty among others the second night.<ref>{{cite web| title = LUNA SEAフェス、GLAYら10組日程発表 5・8出演者第2弾| url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2052459/full/| work=[[Oricon]]| language=Japanese| date=2015-05-04| accessdate=2015-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2052549/full/ |title=LUNA SEAフェス出演者第2弾発表敬愛するDEAD ENDら6組 |date=2015-05-08 |work=Oricon |accessdate=2015-05-09 |language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2052936/full/ |title=LUNA SEAフェスにX JAPAN、BUCK-TICK出演 “最狂”4大バンド集結 |date=2015-05-18 |work=Oricon |accessdate=2015-05-24 |language=Japanese}}</ref>

==Musical style and influence==
{{listen| filename = Luna Sea - Mother.ogg| title = "Mother"| description = A 30-second sample of "[[Mother (Luna Sea song)|Mother]]", the third single from the 1994 album of the same name. It is one of the band's songs to predominately feature violin by [[Sugizo]].
| filename2 = Luna Sea - Hurt.ogg| title2 = "Hurt"| description2 = A 30-second sample of "Hurt", a hard rock song from ''[[Style (Luna Sea album)|Style]]'' (1996).}}
Luna Sea formed at the end of the 1980s, when American and British [[glam metal]] were gradually losing popularity to [[alternative rock]] and [[grunge]] at the beginning of the 1990s. However, Japan's original rock groups were late following the Western trend, and as such Luna Sea formed when bands of the [[visual kei]] movement, Japan's answer to glam, were finally being recognized and achieving mainstream success. In the early 1990s, while still an indie band, the group's musical style was [[punk rock]] with [[gothic rock]] and even some [[hardcore punk]] tendencies.<ref name="SugizoInterview">{{cite web |title=X Japan's Sugizo Wants to Save the Whales |url=http://blogs.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2010/10/following_up_on_our_interview.php?page=2 |date=2010-10-12 |work=[[SF Weekly]] |accessdate=2012-06-03}}</ref> According to Alexey Eremenko of [[Allmusic]], Luna Sea's sound is "firmly based in '80s [[hard rock]], with a versatile progressive approach to songwriting, and its softer side, displayed later on in the group's career, proved equally strong."<ref>{{cite web|last=Eremenko |first=Alexey |url={{Allmusic|class=artist |id=p511789 |pure_url=yes}} |title=Luna Sea |date=2008-10-02 |work=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=2011-10-31}}</ref> The members' individual music backgrounds also influenced the band's style; as children, Sugizo and Shinya mastered the [[violin]] and the traditional [[taiko]] drums respectively.<ref name="SugizoInterview"/> They also preferred different genres of music, as Ryuichi and Shinya had a tendency for pop, while Inoran, J and Sugizo loved heavier rock.<ref name="SugizoInterview"/> Sugizo liked England's indie music culture, while J prefers the American rock scene.<ref>{{cite web| title=Sugizo on Luna Sea| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-68169-sugizo-on-luna-sea.html| work=jame-world.com| publisher=Japanese Music Entertainment| accessdate=2012-11-21}}</ref> As for native Japanese bands, [[Dead End (band)|Dead End]] had particular influence on the group in the beginning, with Ryuichi being vocally and visually inspired by their frontman [[Morrie (musician)|Morrie]].<ref name="infinityDE">{{cite web| url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000005292| title=DEAD END、当時の貴重なライヴ映像付のベスト盤リリース| date=2005-02-02| work=barks.jp| accessdate=2011-09-26| language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2010/12/webzine/interview-luna-sea-in-hollywood-ca-300| title=Interview: Luna Sea in Hollywood, CA| author=Ali W.| work=JRock Revolution| accessdate=2011-09-26}}</ref> Luna Sea and [[X Japan]], despite their different musical styles, had a close professional and personal relationship since the early 1990s.<ref name="SugizoInterview"/>

[[File:Sugizo playing the violin in 2014.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Several Luna Sea songs feature the violin played by Sugizo.]]
Luna Sea's musical catalog encompasses songs in a diverse range of musical styles, including punk and post-punk (e.g. "Precious...", "Déjàvu", "Jesus"), gothic rock (e.g. "Moon", "Lastly"), hard rock (e.g. "Storm", "Hurt"), alternative rock (e.g. "True Blue", "Gravity"), progressive rock (e.g. "Genesis of Mind ~Yume no Kanata e~", "1999") and ballads (e.g. "Breathe", "Love Song"). Some of the band's songs also feature the violin, played by Sugizo (e.g. "Providence", "Mother"). They also wrote longer tracks, such as the nine and ten-minute long ballads "Forever & Ever" and "Virgin Mary", and the twenty-three minute "The One -Crash to Create-". The majority of the band's lyrics are in Japanese, but usually all songs include some English words or lines. While all lyrics and songwriting has been credited to Luna Sea as a whole since 1993, over the years the member who originally composed specific songs have been revealed by the band or otherwise learned. Lyrics are almost exclusively written by Ryuichi,<ref name="songwriting">{{cite web| title=[Interview] LUNA SEA: Shinya talks about the band’s evolution. "We didn’t plan it, but this album captures what LUNA SEA is about right now"| url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003852| date=2013-12-21| work=barks.jp| accessdate = 2013-12-21}}</ref> whose music contributions are limited to "Until the Day I Die" and "Lost World". The majority of songs are originally composed by J, Inoran or Sugizo,<ref name="songwriting"/> with Shinya's only compositions being "Inside You", "Echo", and "Millennium", the last written with Sugizo. When asked if there was a message in their songs, Sugizo stated that there is no reason for Luna Sea to give a political message, only to create music that will stimulate the imagination and act as "a catalyst for realistic feedback."<ref name="recording">{{cite web| title=[Interview]LUNA SEA's SUGIZO speaks about 'A WILL' which 'contains the love and gratitude that was fully realized precisely because we have had a 25 year long history'| url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003764&page=2| date=2013-12-11| work=barks.jp| accessdate=2013-12-14}}</ref> He also stated that his own guitar sound developed from trying to get the "[[Psychedelic music|psychedelic]] feel of [[shoegaze]] bands" in songs such as "Wish", "Rosier" and "Storm". In Luna Sea, he personally attempts to "express all that psychedelica, [[house music|house]] and [[drug culture]] in a rock, guitar-band format."<ref name="Japan Times"/> When writing material, all the band members live together temporarily before they enter the studio to record.<ref name="songwriting"/>

Many newer bands and artists, most being visual kei acts, have been influenced by Luna Sea. Eremenko wrote that they "had an impact on literally hundreds of bands that followed in their wake in the next decade."<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web| url = {{Allmusic|class=album|id=r988295|pure_url=yes}}| title = Shine - Luna Sea| accessdate = 2014-12-12| last = Eremenko| first = Alexey| format = Review| work = [[AllMusic]]| publisher = Macrovision Corporation}}</ref> Musicians that cite them as an influence or look up to them include [[Miyavi]],<ref name="Miyavi">{{Cite web| title=Exclusive interview with miyavi| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1054-exclusive-interview-with-miyavi.html| work=jame-world.com| date=2006-09-17| accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> members of [[Alice Nine]],<ref name="Alice Nine">{{cite web| title = [Interview] Alice Nine 'Alice Nine Plays a Songs In A Variety Of Different Genres. So, I'd Say This Songs Belongs to the Genre of Alice Nine.'| url = http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000001805| work = barks.jp| accessdate = 2013-08-14}}</ref> Tōru Kawauchi of [[12012]],<ref name="Toru">{{cite web|title=12012 in 2010|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2011/03/webzine/12012-in-2010-306|work=JRock Revolution|date=2011-04-18|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> Kei and Denka from [[Dio – Distraught Overlord]],<ref name="Kei">{{cite web|title=DIO ~Distraught Overlord~ Press Conference|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/12/webzine/dio-distraught-overlord-press-conference-257|work=JRock Revolution|date=2008-12-29|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref><ref name="Denka">{{cite web|title=Interview with Dio -Distraught Overlord|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-2821-interview-with-dio-distraught-overlord.html|work=JRock Revolution|date=2007-08-21|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> Kazuno, Touya and Ruka of [[Charlotte (band)|Charlotte]],<ref name="Charlotte">{{Cite web| title=Exclusive interview with Charlotte in Brazil| url=http://www.jame-world.com/uk/articles-3477-exclusive-interview-with-charlotte-in-brazil.html| work=jame-world.com| date=2007-02-12| accessdate=2013-03-03}}</ref> [[Silver Ash]] leader Ling,<ref name="Ling">{{cite web| title = Silver Ash’s Rebirth: An Interview with Vocalist, Ling | work = rokkyuu.com| url = http://www.rokkyuu.com/interview/silver-ashs-rebirth-an-interview-with-ling/| date= 2013-04-12| accessdate = 2013-05-01}}</ref> Hazuki of [[Lynch.]] and [[Deathgaze]],<ref name="Hazuki">{{Cite web| title=An interview with lynch.| url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-3503-an-interview-with-lynch-.html| work=jame-world.com| date=2007-12-09| accessdate=2013-03-03}}</ref> [[Dazzle Vision]]'s Takuro,<ref name="Takuro">{{Cite web| title=Dazzle Vision at Sakura Con 2010| url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2010/05/webzine/dazzle-vision-at-sakura-con-2010-290| work=jame-world.com| date=2010-05-06| accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> several members of [[Nightmare (Japanese band)|Nightmare]], Akiya from [[Kagrra,]] and all five members of [[The Gazette (band)|The Gazette]].<ref name="Nightmare,Akiya&Gazette">{{cite web|title=LUNA SEA: The Lasting Legacy|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2007/08/webzine/luna-sea-the-lasting-legacy-24|work=JRock Revolution|date=2007-08-25|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> [[Kra (band)|Kra]] drummer Yasuno has said that he started playing drums because of Shinya, and their former guitarist Mai is also a fan of both Sugizo and Inoran.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kra Interview!|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/04/webzine/kra-interview-235|work=JRock Revolution|date=2008-04-26|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> The members of [[Versailles (band)|Versailles]] named Luna Sea and X Japan as influences, with singer [[Kamijo (musician)|Kamijo]] saying "I think there isn't anyone in the Japanese music business who hasn't been influenced by them."<ref>{{cite web|title=Descendants of Roses: Versailles Interview Part 2|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2008/03/webzine/descendants-of-roses-versailles-interview-part-2-227|work=JRock Revolution|date=2008-03-06|accessdate=2014-12-12}}</ref> Likewise, Leda of [[Galneryus]] and [[Deluhi]] claims he was not even interested in music until a friend played him Luna Sea and X Japan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview: DELUHI|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2009/05/webzine/interview-deluhi-269|work=JRock Revolution|date=2009-05-14|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref> [[DuelJewel]] members Hayato and Yuya cite Luna Sea as the reason they entered the visual kei scene.<ref>{{cite web|title=YOU Interview the Artists: DuelJewel|url=http://jrockrevolution.com/2007/10/webzine/you-interview-the-artists-dueljewel-207|work=JRock Revolution|date=2007-10-05|accessdate=2013-02-28}}</ref>

==Members==
* [[J (musician)|Jun “J” Onose]] – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (1986–present)
* [[Inoran|Kiyonobu “Inoran” Inoue]] – [[rhythm guitar]], backing vocals (1986–present)
* [[Sugizo|Yūne “Sugizo” Sugihara]] – [[lead guitar]], [[violin]], backing vocals (1989–present)
* [[Shinya Yamada]] – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[Percussion instrument|percussion]] (1989–present)
* [[Ryuichi Kawamura]] – [[Singing|lead vocals]] (1989–present)

==Discography==
{{Main|Luna Sea discography}}

;Studio albums
* ''[[Luna Sea (album)|Luna Sea]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Image (album)|Image]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Eden (Luna Sea album)|Eden]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Mother (Luna Sea album)|Mother]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Style (Luna Sea album)|Style]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Shine (Luna Sea album)|Shine]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Lunacy (album)|Lunacy]]'' (2000)
* ''[[A Will]]'' (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Luna Sea}}
* [http://www.lunasea.jp/ Official website]

{{Luna Sea}}

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Alice Nine

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211.14.232.76: /* 2010–2012: Gemini and "9" */

{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = A9
| image = Alicenine.jpg
| caption = A9 performing at the [[Wiltern Theatre]] 2007. From left to right: Tora, Saga, Nao, Shou, Hiroto
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Alice Nine
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[pop rock]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Free-Will|PS Company]], [[King Records (Japan)|King]], [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], [[Universal Music Group|Nayutawave]], [[EMI Records Japan]], [[CLJ Records|CLJ]] (EU)
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.a9-project.com/}}
| current_members = Shou Hiroto Tora Saga Nao
| past_members =
}}

'''A9''', previously known as {{nihongo|'''Alice Nine'''|アリス九號.||originally stylized as '''alicenine.'''}},<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini">
{{cite web| title = Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25–26| work = animenewsnetwork.com| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070821172405/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| archivedate= 21 August 2007}}</ref> is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 2004.<ref name="cdjournal_profile">{{cite web| title = CD Journal artist profile| work = cdjournal.com| url = http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=159382| accessdate = 2007-09-02}}</ref> Originally signed to [[PS Company]], they signed to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] until 2010 when the joined [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], the band then joined [[Universal Music Group]]'s Nayutawave Records for 2013.

The group has released six full-length records, some of which were distributed in Europe by [[CLJ Records]],<ref name="clj_records">{{cite web| title = CLJ Records artist profile| work = cljrecords.com| url = http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| accessdate = 2007-12-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071217081634/http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| archivedate= 17 December 2007}}</ref> along with several [[Extended play|EP]]s, singles and [[DVD]]s. In 2015 they shortened their name to A9.

==History==

===2004–2006: Conception and early work===
In August 2004,<ref name="barks_profile">
{{cite web
| title = Barks.jp artist profile
| work = barks.jp
| url = http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph
| accessdate = 2007-09-02
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071010185029/http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph| archivedate= 10 October 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> Alice Nine formed after the disbandment of the band Givuss, and the band's vocalist, Shou, and guitarist Tora continued on to search for members to form a new band. Saga, the bassist for the band Delta Ark, and Nao, drummer for the bands Fatima and RusH, were also seeking bandmates as well, and the four members eventually joined together. Hiroto was the last member to join after Shou, Tora, Saga, and Nao spotted him at a performance with his band at the time, Baquepia. Shou explains that the "Alice" in the band's name was something that they believed sounded "very visual kei" to them, while the "Nine" is written in [[kanji]] and represents their origins as a Japanese band.<ref name="jame_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview with JaME about JRock Revolution
| work = jame-world.com
| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081006025742/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445| archivedate= 6 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}
</ref>

Their first concert was held at the Ikebukuro Cyber on May 11, 2004 and soon after they released their first single, ''[[Namae wa, Mada Nai]]'' in July, and they soon toured with fellow PS Company band [[BIS (band)|BIS]]. In November, their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'', was released, and later that month, they did a nation-wide tour with the band Karen from [[Under Code Production]]s.<ref name="barks_profile" />

In 2005, the pace of CD releases increased; the band released the singles "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi," "Yami ni Chiru Sakura," and "Yuri wa Aoku Saite" consecutively for three months. These singles were eventually compiled onto their first major [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'', through a joint deal with PS Company and King Records. Alice Nine also went on tour with several bands throughout the year, including [[Ayabie]], [[Kra (band)|Kra]], and [[Kagrra]]. Following these events, the band had its first solo tour, ''Alice in Wonder Tour'', in August that year.<ref name="cdjournal_profile" /><ref name="king_records">
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine at King Records
| work = kingrecords.co.jp
| url = http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070817021805/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/#release| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> They released their first album ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' in April 2006.<ref name="cdjapan_feature">{{cite web| title = Alice Nine special feature| work = cdjapan.co.jp| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070909140635/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| archivedate= 9 September 2007}}</ref>

===2007: ''Alpha'' and mainstream success===
A turning point for the band came when the single "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" was released in March 2007. The single allowed the band to land their first magazine cover and feature article with volume 171 of [[Shoxx magazine|Shoxx Magazine]].<ref name="jewels_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Jewels (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that month on April 28, the band released ''Dive into the Sun'', a photobook that included an exclusive CD containing the song "Gekkou Yoku." Another landmark was Alice Nine's first performance outside of Japan at the JRock Revolution festival in [[Los Angeles, California]] on May 25, 2007. They joined with several other Japanese bands and became the closing performance of the Friday that weekend.<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini" /><ref name="jrock_revolution_interview">
{{cite web
| title = JRock Revolution interview
| work = jrockrevolution.com
| url = http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/65-alice-nine-interview.html
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
</ref>

The release of the "White Prayer" single in June marked another milestone for the band's development; vocalist Shou explained in an interview with Shoxx Magazine that the song defined the style that the band was aiming for and hoped to maintain in the future. The process of the song's creation also came about more naturally than usual, as many songs until then were made through trial and error.<ref name="alpha_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Alpha (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that year, on October 24, the group's single "[[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]]" was released and peaked at number six on the Oricon charts,<ref name="tsubasa_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Tsubasa" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=730885&samecd=1&chart_kbn=111&linkcd=40441771
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
}}</ref> making it one of their successful singles to date and landing the band a guest appearance on the [[Fuji Television]] [[variety show]] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]]'' for the first time.

On November 28, 2007, their second full-length album, ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'', was released. The title for the album originated as a means to describe the band's return to their roots and beginning anew. The uppercase first letter of the [[Greek alphabet]], [[Alpha (letter)|Α]], was chosen to symbolize this idea. Aside from the singles to be compiled onto the album, recording for songs began in September and lasted for approximately one month.<ref name="alpha_interview" /> The album reached the ninth position on the Oricon weekly chart, selling over 17,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="alpha_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Alpha" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=736434&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31388602
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

===2008: ''Vandalize''===
Alice Nine started off the year with another tour, ''alice nine. 2008 standing tour "A to U"''. However, complications arose when guitarist Tora was diagnosed with a [[spinal disc]] [[hernia]], which had worsened over time to the point of numbness throughout the left side of his body.
Finally seeking medical help, the tour had to be postponed until Tora recovered enough for the band to resume activities in Tokyo.<ref name="mirrorball_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Mirror Ball (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

The band released a new single, titled "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" on March 26, 2008. The title song of the single was used in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga [[Aquarian Age]].<ref name="Aquarian Age">
{{cite web
| title = aquarian-movie
| work = official movie site
| url = http://www.aquarian-movie.com/
| accessdate = 2008-01-14
}}</ref>

Two compilations of the band's [[music video]]s, "[[Alice in Pictures I]]" and "[[Alice in Pictures II]]", were released on July 2, 2008. The DVDs contain approximately 8 music videos in chronological order of their original release, with "Alice in Pictures I" including the videos from "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi" to "[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]". "Alice in Pictures II" contains videos from "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" to "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Eraser -Memoire d'une fleur-]]", and also includes a new music video for "Gekkou Yoku", a song which was exclusively included with the [[Dive into the Sun|"Dive into the Sun" photobook]].<ref name="compilation_dvds">
{{cite web
| title = Official website promotion for DVD compilations
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080419234756/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html  |archivedate = 2008-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://starsbright14.multiply.com/photos/album/19 |title=Reflections of Life - Alice Nine - Dive into the Sun Photobook |publisher=Starsbright14.multiply.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>

On August 6, the band released their latest single, "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]." The single reached a peak mark of No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon daily charts which is currently the band's current top position on mainstream Japanese charts.<ref name="RAINBOWS">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-05-16
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080617234505/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 17 June 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The band also started their tour called "Discotheque play like 'A' Rainbows" which coincided with the new single. The tour lasted the entire month, and the concert footage was released on their [[live DVD]], [[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]], on October 29, 2008.<ref name="Discotheque tour DVD">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081014174439/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi| archivedate= 14 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's fourteenth maxi-single, "[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]," was released on December 10, 2008. The title song was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S]] and was released in two versions.<ref name="CROSS GAME">{{cite web
| title = CROSS GAME information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080929032128/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html| archivedate= 29 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>
On December 19, 2008, the band's tour at the time culminated in the grand final, named "Crossing the Supernova", at [[NHK Hall]].<ref name="future_tours">
{{cite web
| title = Official updates on 2008 tours and releases (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-09-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080921115059/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 21 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

A blog entry by vocalist Shou announced that the band was in recording sessions for a third album named ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'', which was released on January 14, 2009.<ref name="cdjapan_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Vandalize" information on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416
| accessdate = 2008-10-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081031020521/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416| archivedate= 31 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="vandalize_update">
{{cite web
| title = Official site announcement of "Vandalize"
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-29
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081101084009/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html| archivedate= 1 November 2008 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
"[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]" is the third single to be featured on the album, along with "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" and "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]" for a total of 11 tracks. The album's title comes from the theme of "the destruction of culture."<ref name="shou_blog_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Recording samadhi" (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-21
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081022074619/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html| archivedate= 22 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

===2009: Fifth anniversary===
In the following weeks of the release of ''Vandalize'', the band started their tour for the year, Untitled Vandal(ism). The first half of the tour ran from February to April, while its second half ran throughout the month of July. The tour's finale, "Graced the Beautiful Day," occurred on August 23, 2009 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.<ref name="2009_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = Untitled Vandal(ism) official schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/tour.html
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Footage from the finale, as well as live studio performance footage, is set to be released on the live DVD, "Untitled Vandal(ism) #Finale 'Graced the Beautiful Day,'" on November 11, 2009.<ref name="vandalism_dvd_cdjapan">
{{cite web
| title = "Untitled Vandal(ism)" DVD listing on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBM-90218
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}}</ref>

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from "アリス九號." or "alice nine." to "Alice Nine" for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese [[transcription (linguistics)|transcription]] was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention. The Japanese transcription could also not be read as the band's proper name without the use of [[furigana]] or other means of alternative text. The entry also announced new work for the band's fifth anniversary—a new single and a new book, which would use the new English transcription upon release. Alice Nine's fifteenth [[maxi-single]], "[[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]]," was released on August 5, 2009. Shou describes the titular track as a "danceable song with a sweet and oriental feeling." "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~" is a book containing interviews, reports on the band's concert activities during 2009, photography, and more, and was released on August 24, 2009.<ref name="shou_blog_hana_name">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090611192525/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html| archivedate= 11 June 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="a9_hana_release">
{{cite web
| title = 'Hana' Release Information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090606065343/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html| archivedate= 6 June 2009 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On December 16, Alice Nine held their last concert for 2009. During the three-hour-long event, they performed a variety of songs from their entire career. For the very first song of the night, the band also performed a cover of [[The Beatles]]' hit song, "[[All You Need Is Love]]."

===2010–2012: ''Gemini'' and ''9''===
The band began its activities in 2010 with the announcement of a compilation album, ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'', which contains the title songs from each of the band's maxi-singles released since 2006. The compilation album was released on March 24, 2010. The band also finished their first tour of the year, ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' (幾何学ノ理), that same month.<ref name="2010_compalbum_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine 2010 NEWS' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html
| accessdate = 2010-01-26
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100125075205/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html| archivedate= 25 January 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In 2009, the band would also begin broadcasting programs on their own channel, "Alice 9 Channel," on the popular Japanese video sharing website [[Nico Nico Douga]]. The monthly program, hosted by guitarist Tora, features live interviews and announcements with members of the band, as well as broadcasts of concert footage and music videos. The live structure of the broadcast also allows users to comment on the program and give real-time feedback on questions directed towards the audience. The first installment of the program aired on September 2009 and was viewed by over 16,000 users.<ref name="a9channel_ep1">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice 9 Channel - Nico Nico Douga' (Japanese)
| work = nicovideo.jp
| url = http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv9207872
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref>

On April 4, 2010, during the final live of the ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' tour, the band announced the release of a new single on August 4, 2010. However, the official website stated a slight delay of the single's release, pushing the release date to August 25, 2010. In the same announcement, the single was officially titled "Senkou." Filming of the music video for "Senkou" began in May 2010.<ref name="senkou_pv_blog">
{{cite web
| title = 'PVPVPV' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100528055122/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html| archivedate= 28 May 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's official 2010 tour, ''Flash Light from the past'', began on July 5, 2010. The tour spanned over the following four months with 30 performances in 27 live houses across Japan. The tour ended with a concert on January 6, 2011 at the [[Nippon Budokan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-numbers.net/2010/04/big-news-for-alice-nine/ |title=Big News for Alice Nine |publisher=Dear Numbers |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/ |title=Alice Nine オフィシャルサイト |publisher=Pscompany.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.html |title=Alice Nine | official site |publisher=Web.pscompany.co.jp |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref> The final performance was aired on January 31 on [[WOWOW]], and a DVD containing footage of the concert is to be released on May 2, 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = 'Live DVD information' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/flame_news.html
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> The bass guitars and outfit that Saga used during the tour were displayed at [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/shop/technicalhouse/index.html ESP Ochanomizu Technical House] in Tokyo, Japan until January 23.

In the November 2010 edition of "Alice 9 Channel," Saga accidentally revealed the title and tentative release date for the band's fourth studio album, ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'', earlier than planned.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine Accidentally Reveal New Album Release
| work = musicjapanplus.jp
| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6459/alice-nine-accidentally-reveal-new-album-release/
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> Details of the album followed soon after, and ''Gemini'' was released on February 9, 2011. The album ranked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Charts upon release, making the album their highest ranking release yet.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = ''Gemini'' Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=900415&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31487662
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> A tour coinciding with the release of the album, entitled "Spring Circuit -Prelude to 'Gemini'-," will run from April to May 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Live Schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/live.cgi
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> On February 22, 2012, Alice Nine released their album ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]''. The majority of the year was spent with performing concert tours.

===2012–present: Universal Music Japan and name change===
In August 2012, Alice nine announced they were switching record labels to Universal Music's Nayutawave Records.<ref>{{cite web| title = Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan| work = musicjapanplus.jp| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/17171/alice-nine-announce-count-down-live-and-signing-with-universal-music-japan/| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref> The band stated on their [[Niconico]] web talk show "Alice 9 Channel" that to make up for the single release in 2012 they would release 3 new singles in 2013 three months in a row. They later went on to release "Daybreak" on March 20, 2013, "Shadow Play" on April 17 and "Shooting Star" on May 29.

On March 19, 2014 Alice Nine released their sixth studio album ''Supernova'' which contains the previously released singles "Daybreak", "Shadowplay", "Shooting Star", "Kaizen Zenya", "Exist" and "Shining" and six new songs. On August 25, 2014, they parted ways with PS Company after ten years. On October 29, 2014 the [Resolution -Alice in Asia-] DVD containing selected performances from concerts in 2014 and a documentary detailing their travel experiences, behind-the-stage footage and interviews with the band members. <ref>http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine/news/2014/10/31</ref>

On March 1, 2015, the group announced that they will now be known as A9. They also announced the EP ''Ginga no wo to'', which they hope to finance through a [[crowdfunding]] program.<ref>{{cite web| title = A9 / Alice Nine's Revival| work = jame-world.com| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-114240-a9-alice-nine-s-revival.html| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref>

==Members==
* {{nihongo|Shou|将}} – [[lead vocals]], [[Bandleader|leader]]
** As of January 2012, the position of band leader has been moved from Nao to Shou.<ref name=ShouBlog>[http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/archive1-201201.html Shou's Official Blog] ''ameblo.jp'' Retrieved 2012-04-25</ref>
* {{nihongo|Hiroto|ヒロト}} – [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
** Also in the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Karasu, that formed in 2009 with Tatsurou ([[Mucc]]), Mizuki ([[Sadie (band)|Sadie]]), Dunch ([[Jealkb]]) and Kenzo ([[Ayabie]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/karasu-is-free/|title=KARASU is "free"|publisher=tokyohive.com|date=2010-10-12 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
* {{nihongo|Tora|虎}} – [[guitar]], [[piano]], backing vocals
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as lead guitarist "Mon Marshy", with Saga as "Tomorrow Joe" and Musasaby (Nao from [[Kagrra,]]), Madao (Keiyu from [[Kra (band)|Kra]]), Tako (Takuya from Administrator) and Gey (drums)
* {{nihongo|Saga|沙我}} – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[synthesizer]]s, [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as rhythm guitarist "Tomorrow Joe", with Tora as "Mon Marshy".
* {{nihongo|Nao|ナオ}} – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

== Discography ==
{{Cleanup|section|date=April 2010}}

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' (絶景色; ''Vivid Scenery of Colors'', April 4, 2006) Oricon Weekly Album Chart Position: 13<ref name=OriconAlbum>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_album/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Album Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'' (November 28, 2007) 9<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'' (January 14, 2009) 7<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'' (February 9, 2011) 3<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]'' (February 22, 2012) 12<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Supernova (Alice Nine album)|Supernova]]'' (March 19, 2014) 39<ref name=OriconAlbum/>

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'' (祇園盛者の鐘が鳴る; ''The Gion Temple's Bells Toll'', November 17, 2004) 62<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Alice Nine album)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', (July 27, 2005) 55<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'' (華想夢想紙; ''Flower Fancying Dream Fancying Paper'', November 23, 2005) 47<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Ginga no wo to'' (銀河ノヲト; ''Sound of The Galaxy'', August 2015)

===Compilation albums===
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'' (March 24, 2010) 46<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012'' (August 21, 2013)

===Singles===
* [[Namae wa, Mada Nai]] (名前は、未だ無ひ。; ''I Don't Yet Have a Name'', July 5, 2004) Oricon Weekly Single Chart Position: 94<ref name=OriconSingles>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_single/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Single Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* [[Gin no tsuki kuroi hoshi|Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi]] (銀の月黒い星; ''Silver Moon, Black Star'', March 30, 2005) 45<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yami ni chiru sakura|Yami ni Chiru Sakura]] (闇ニ散ル桜; ''Cherry Blossoms Scattered in the Darkness'', April 25, 2005) 54<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yuri wa Aoku Saite]] (百合は蒼く咲いて; ''Lilies Bloom Palely'', May 25, 2005) 51<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kowloon Nine Heads Rodeo Show]] (九龍; ''Nine Dragons'', January 25, 2006) 22<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Fantasy (Alice Nine song)|Fantasy]] (February 22, 2006) 20<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Akatsuki/Ikuoku no Chandelier]] (暁/幾億のシャンデリア; ''Dawn''/''Several Million Chandeliers'', February 22, 2006) 24<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Planet (song)|Blue Planet]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Number Six (song)|Number Six]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Jewels (song)|Jewels]] (March 21, 2007) 15<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[White Prayer]] (June 6, 2007) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]] (October 24, 2007) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]] (March 26, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]] (August 6, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]] (December 10, 2008) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]] (華【hæ･nə】, August 5, 2009) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Senkou (Alice Nine song)|Senkou]] (閃光, August 25, 2010) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Stargazer (Alice Nine song)|Stargazer:]] (November 11, 2010) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Flame (song)|Blue Flame]] (June 8, 2011) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Heart of Gold (Alice Nine song)|Heart of Gold]], (September 7, 2011) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Niji no Yuki]] (虹の雪, December 21, 2011) 7<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[daybreak (Alice Nine song)|Daybreak]] (March 20, 2013) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* Shadow Play (April 17, 2013) 11<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Shooting Star (Alice Nine song)|Shooting Star]] (May 29, 2013) 14<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kaisen Zenya]] (開戦前夜, December 6, 2013)
* Exist (December 6, 2013)
* [[Merry Christmas to U]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Shining (song)|Shining]] (February 26, 2014)

===DVDs===
* [2006.01.12] ''[[Alice in Wonderfilm]]''
* [2006] ''[[Peace & Smile Carnival tour 2005]]'' (～皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー～)
* [2006.10.04] ''[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]''
* [2007.01.24] ''[[Hello, Dear Numbers]]''
* [2007.07.10] ''Kachoufuugetsu Vol.2'' (花鳥風月 Vol.2)
* [2007.07.11] ''Royal Straight Flash''
* [2007.09.03] ''Royal Straight Kingdom''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures I]]''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures II]]''
* [2008.10.29] ''[[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]]''
* [2009.04.15] ''PSCompany 10th Anniversary Peace & Smile Carnival'' (PS Company 10周年記念公演)
* [2009.11.11] ''Untitled Vandal（ism）#Finale [Graced The Beautiful Day]''
* [2011.05.02] ''Tokyo Galaxy Alice Nine Live Tour 10 "Flash Light from the Past" Final at Nippon Budokan''
* [2012.06.05] ''Alice in Pictures III''
* [2013.06.19] ''2012 Court of "9"#4 Grand Finale Countdown Live''
* [2014.10.29] ''Resolution -ALICE IN ASIA-''

===Bibliography===
* [2007.04.28] "Dive into the Sun" (photo book)
* [2007.12.25] "Shiny Summer X'mas 2007" (photo book)
* [2008.02.29] "Alpha" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.03.27] "Zekkeishoku" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.09.13] "Alice Nine. First Piano Collection" (piano solo tablature)
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#1]"
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#2]"
* [2009.07.07] "Vandalize" (band score and tablature)
* [2009.08.24] "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~"

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.a9-project.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine Official website at Universal Music]

{{Alice Nine}}

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Alice Nine

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = A9
| image = Alicenine.jpg
| caption = A9 performing at the [[Wiltern Theatre]] 2007. From left to right: Tora, Saga, Nao, Shou, Hiroto
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Alice Nine
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[pop rock]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Free-Will|PS Company]], [[King Records (Japan)|King]], [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], [[Universal Music Group|Nayutawave]], [[EMI Records Japan]], [[CLJ Records|CLJ]] (EU)
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.a9-project.com/}}
| current_members = Shou Hiroto Tora Saga Nao
| past_members =
}}

'''A9''', previously known as {{nihongo|'''Alice Nine'''|アリス九號.||originally stylized as '''alicenine.'''}},<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini">
{{cite web| title = Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25–26| work = animenewsnetwork.com| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070821172405/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| archivedate= 21 August 2007}}</ref> is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 2004.<ref name="cdjournal_profile">{{cite web| title = CD Journal artist profile| work = cdjournal.com| url = http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=159382| accessdate = 2007-09-02}}</ref> Originally signed to [[PS Company]], they signed to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] until 2010 when the joined [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], the band then joined [[Universal Music Group]]'s Nayutawave Records for 2013.

The group has released six full-length records, some of which were distributed in Europe by [[CLJ Records]],<ref name="clj_records">{{cite web| title = CLJ Records artist profile| work = cljrecords.com| url = http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| accessdate = 2007-12-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071217081634/http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| archivedate= 17 December 2007}}</ref> along with several [[Extended play|EP]]s, singles and [[DVD]]s. In 2015 they shortened their name to A9.

==History==

===2004–2006: Conception and early work===
In August 2004,<ref name="barks_profile">
{{cite web
| title = Barks.jp artist profile
| work = barks.jp
| url = http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph
| accessdate = 2007-09-02
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071010185029/http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph| archivedate= 10 October 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> Alice Nine formed after the disbandment of the band Givuss, and the band's vocalist, Shou, and guitarist Tora continued on to search for members to form a new band. Saga, the bassist for the band Delta Ark, and Nao, drummer for the bands Fatima and RusH, were also seeking bandmates as well, and the four members eventually joined together. Hiroto was the last member to join after Shou, Tora, Saga, and Nao spotted him at a performance with his band at the time, Baquepia. Shou explains that the "Alice" in the band's name was something that they believed sounded "very visual kei" to them, while the "Nine" is written in [[kanji]] and represents their origins as a Japanese band.<ref name="jame_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview with JaME about JRock Revolution
| work = jame-world.com
| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081006025742/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445| archivedate= 6 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}
</ref>

Their first concert was held at the Ikebukuro Cyber on May 11, 2004 and soon after they released their first single, ''[[Namae wa, Mada Nai]]'' in July, and they soon toured with fellow PS Company band [[BIS (band)|BIS]]. In November, their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'', was released, and later that month, they did a nation-wide tour with the band Karen from [[Under Code Production]]s.<ref name="barks_profile" />

In 2005, the pace of CD releases increased; the band released the singles "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi," "Yami ni Chiru Sakura," and "Yuri wa Aoku Saite" consecutively for three months. These singles were eventually compiled onto their first major [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'', through a joint deal with PS Company and King Records. Alice Nine also went on tour with several bands throughout the year, including [[Ayabie]], [[Kra (band)|Kra]], and [[Kagrra]]. Following these events, the band had its first solo tour, ''Alice in Wonder Tour'', in August that year.<ref name="cdjournal_profile" /><ref name="king_records">
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine at King Records
| work = kingrecords.co.jp
| url = http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070817021805/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/#release| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> They released their first album ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' in April 2006.<ref name="cdjapan_feature">{{cite web| title = Alice Nine special feature| work = cdjapan.co.jp| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070909140635/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| archivedate= 9 September 2007}}</ref>

===2007: ''Alpha'' and mainstream success===
A turning point for the band came when the single "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" was released in March 2007. The single allowed the band to land their first magazine cover and feature article with volume 171 of [[Shoxx magazine|Shoxx Magazine]].<ref name="jewels_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Jewels (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that month on April 28, the band released ''Dive into the Sun'', a photobook that included an exclusive CD containing the song "Gekkou Yoku." Another landmark was Alice Nine's first performance outside of Japan at the JRock Revolution festival in [[Los Angeles, California]] on May 25, 2007. They joined with several other Japanese bands and became the closing performance of the Friday that weekend.<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini" /><ref name="jrock_revolution_interview">
{{cite web
| title = JRock Revolution interview
| work = jrockrevolution.com
| url = http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/65-alice-nine-interview.html
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
</ref>

The release of the "White Prayer" single in June marked another milestone for the band's development; vocalist Shou explained in an interview with Shoxx Magazine that the song defined the style that the band was aiming for and hoped to maintain in the future. The process of the song's creation also came about more naturally than usual, as many songs until then were made through trial and error.<ref name="alpha_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Alpha (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that year, on October 24, the group's single "[[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]]" was released and peaked at number six on the Oricon charts,<ref name="tsubasa_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Tsubasa" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=730885&samecd=1&chart_kbn=111&linkcd=40441771
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
}}</ref> making it one of their successful singles to date and landing the band a guest appearance on the [[Fuji Television]] [[variety show]] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]]'' for the first time.

On November 28, 2007, their second full-length album, ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'', was released. The title for the album originated as a means to describe the band's return to their roots and beginning anew. The uppercase first letter of the [[Greek alphabet]], [[Alpha (letter)|Α]], was chosen to symbolize this idea. Aside from the singles to be compiled onto the album, recording for songs began in September and lasted for approximately one month.<ref name="alpha_interview" /> The album reached the ninth position on the Oricon weekly chart, selling over 17,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="alpha_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Alpha" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=736434&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31388602
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

===2008: ''Vandalize''===
Alice Nine started off the year with another tour, ''alice nine. 2008 standing tour "A to U"''. However, complications arose when guitarist Tora was diagnosed with a [[spinal disc]] [[hernia]], which had worsened over time to the point of numbness throughout the left side of his body.
Finally seeking medical help, the tour had to be postponed until Tora recovered enough for the band to resume activities in Tokyo.<ref name="mirrorball_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Mirror Ball (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

The band released a new single, titled "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" on March 26, 2008. The title song of the single was used in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga [[Aquarian Age]].<ref name="Aquarian Age">
{{cite web
| title = aquarian-movie
| work = official movie site
| url = http://www.aquarian-movie.com/
| accessdate = 2008-01-14
}}</ref>

Two compilations of the band's [[music video]]s, "[[Alice in Pictures I]]" and "[[Alice in Pictures II]]", were released on July 2, 2008. The DVDs contain approximately 8 music videos in chronological order of their original release, with "Alice in Pictures I" including the videos from "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi" to "[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]". "Alice in Pictures II" contains videos from "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" to "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Eraser -Memoire d'une fleur-]]", and also includes a new music video for "Gekkou Yoku", a song which was exclusively included with the [[Dive into the Sun|"Dive into the Sun" photobook]].<ref name="compilation_dvds">
{{cite web
| title = Official website promotion for DVD compilations
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080419234756/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html  |archivedate = 2008-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://starsbright14.multiply.com/photos/album/19 |title=Reflections of Life - Alice Nine - Dive into the Sun Photobook |publisher=Starsbright14.multiply.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>

On August 6, the band released their latest single, "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]." The single reached a peak mark of No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon daily charts which is currently the band's current top position on mainstream Japanese charts.<ref name="RAINBOWS">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-05-16
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080617234505/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 17 June 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The band also started their tour called "Discotheque play like 'A' Rainbows" which coincided with the new single. The tour lasted the entire month, and the concert footage was released on their [[live DVD]], [[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]], on October 29, 2008.<ref name="Discotheque tour DVD">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081014174439/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi| archivedate= 14 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's fourteenth maxi-single, "[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]," was released on December 10, 2008. The title song was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S]] and was released in two versions.<ref name="CROSS GAME">{{cite web
| title = CROSS GAME information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080929032128/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html| archivedate= 29 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>
On December 19, 2008, the band's tour at the time culminated in the grand final, named "Crossing the Supernova", at [[NHK Hall]].<ref name="future_tours">
{{cite web
| title = Official updates on 2008 tours and releases (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-09-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080921115059/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 21 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

A blog entry by vocalist Shou announced that the band was in recording sessions for a third album named ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'', which was released on January 14, 2009.<ref name="cdjapan_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Vandalize" information on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416
| accessdate = 2008-10-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081031020521/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416| archivedate= 31 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="vandalize_update">
{{cite web
| title = Official site announcement of "Vandalize"
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-29
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081101084009/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html| archivedate= 1 November 2008 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
"[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]" is the third single to be featured on the album, along with "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" and "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]" for a total of 11 tracks. The album's title comes from the theme of "the destruction of culture."<ref name="shou_blog_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Recording samadhi" (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-21
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081022074619/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html| archivedate= 22 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

===2009: Fifth anniversary===
In the following weeks of the release of ''Vandalize'', the band started their tour for the year, Untitled Vandal(ism). The first half of the tour ran from February to April, while its second half ran throughout the month of July. The tour's finale, "Graced the Beautiful Day," occurred on August 23, 2009 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.<ref name="2009_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = Untitled Vandal(ism) official schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/tour.html
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Footage from the finale, as well as live studio performance footage, is set to be released on the live DVD, "Untitled Vandal(ism) #Finale 'Graced the Beautiful Day,'" on November 11, 2009.<ref name="vandalism_dvd_cdjapan">
{{cite web
| title = "Untitled Vandal(ism)" DVD listing on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBM-90218
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}}</ref>

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from "アリス九號." or "alice nine." to "Alice Nine" for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese [[transcription (linguistics)|transcription]] was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention. The Japanese transcription could also not be read as the band's proper name without the use of [[furigana]] or other means of alternative text. The entry also announced new work for the band's fifth anniversary—a new single and a new book, which would use the new English transcription upon release. Alice Nine's fifteenth [[maxi-single]], "[[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]]," was released on August 5, 2009. Shou describes the titular track as a "danceable song with a sweet and oriental feeling." "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~" is a book containing interviews, reports on the band's concert activities during 2009, photography, and more, and was released on August 24, 2009.<ref name="shou_blog_hana_name">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090611192525/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html| archivedate= 11 June 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="a9_hana_release">
{{cite web
| title = 'Hana' Release Information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090606065343/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html| archivedate= 6 June 2009 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On December 16, Alice Nine held their last concert for 2009. During the three-hour-long event, they performed a variety of songs from their entire career. For the very first song of the night, the band also performed a cover of [[The Beatles]]' hit song, "[[All You Need Is Love]]."

===2010–2012: ''Gemini'' and ''"9"''===
The band began its activities in 2010 with the announcement of a compilation album, ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'', which contains the title songs from each of the band's maxi-singles released since 2006. The compilation album was released on March 24, 2010. The band also finished their first tour of the year, ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' (幾何学ノ理), that same month.<ref name="2010_compalbum_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine 2010 NEWS' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html
| accessdate = 2010-01-26
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100125075205/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html| archivedate= 25 January 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In 2009, the band would also begin broadcasting programs on their own channel, "Alice 9 Channel," on the popular Japanese video sharing website [[Nico Nico Douga]]. The monthly program, hosted by guitarist Tora, features live interviews and announcements with members of the band, as well as broadcasts of concert footage and music videos. The live structure of the broadcast also allows users to comment on the program and give real-time feedback on questions directed towards the audience. The first installment of the program aired on September 2009 and was viewed by over 16,000 users.<ref name="a9channel_ep1">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice 9 Channel - Nico Nico Douga' (Japanese)
| work = nicovideo.jp
| url = http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv9207872
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref>

On April 4, 2010, during the final live of the ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' tour, the band announced the release of a new single on August 4, 2010. However, the official website stated a slight delay of the single's release, pushing the release date to August 25, 2010. In the same announcement, the single was officially titled "Senkou." Filming of the music video for "Senkou" began in May 2010.<ref name="senkou_pv_blog">
{{cite web
| title = 'PVPVPV' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100528055122/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html| archivedate= 28 May 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's official 2010 tour, ''Flash Light from the past'', began on July 5, 2010. The tour spanned over the following four months with 30 performances in 27 live houses across Japan. The tour ended with a concert on January 6, 2011 at the [[Nippon Budokan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-numbers.net/2010/04/big-news-for-alice-nine/ |title=Big News for Alice Nine |publisher=Dear Numbers |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/ |title=Alice Nine オフィシャルサイト |publisher=Pscompany.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.html |title=Alice Nine | official site |publisher=Web.pscompany.co.jp |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref> The final performance was aired on January 31 on [[WOWOW]], and a DVD containing footage of the concert is to be released on May 2, 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = 'Live DVD information' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/flame_news.html
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> The bass guitars and outfit that Saga used during the tour were displayed at [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/shop/technicalhouse/index.html ESP Ochanomizu Technical House] in Tokyo, Japan until January 23.

In the November 2010 edition of "Alice 9 Channel," Saga accidentally revealed the title and tentative release date for the band's fourth studio album, ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'', earlier than planned.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine Accidentally Reveal New Album Release
| work = musicjapanplus.jp
| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6459/alice-nine-accidentally-reveal-new-album-release/
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> Details of the album followed soon after, and ''Gemini'' was released on February 9, 2011. The album ranked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Charts upon release, making the album their highest ranking release yet.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = ''Gemini'' Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=900415&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31487662
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> A tour coinciding with the release of the album, entitled "Spring Circuit -Prelude to 'Gemini'-," will run from April to May 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Live Schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/live.cgi
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> On February 22, 2012, Alice Nine released their album ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|"9"]]''. The majority of the year was spent with performing concert tours.

===2012–present: Universal Music Japan and name change===
In August 2012, Alice nine announced they were switching record labels to Universal Music's Nayutawave Records.<ref>{{cite web| title = Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan| work = musicjapanplus.jp| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/17171/alice-nine-announce-count-down-live-and-signing-with-universal-music-japan/| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref> The band stated on their [[Niconico]] web talk show "Alice 9 Channel" that to make up for the single release in 2012 they would release 3 new singles in 2013 three months in a row. They later went on to release "Daybreak" on March 20, 2013, "Shadow Play" on April 17 and "Shooting Star" on May 29.

On March 19, 2014 Alice Nine released their sixth studio album ''Supernova'' which contains the previously released singles "Daybreak", "Shadowplay", "Shooting Star", "Kaizen Zenya", "Exist" and "Shining" and six new songs. On August 25, 2014, they parted ways with PS Company after ten years. On October 29, 2014 the [Resolution -Alice in Asia-] DVD containing selected performances from concerts in 2014 and a documentary detailing their travel experiences, behind-the-stage footage and interviews with the band members. <ref>http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine/news/2014/10/31</ref>

On March 1, 2015, the group announced that they will now be known as A9. They also announced the EP ''Ginga no wo to'', which they hope to finance through a [[crowdfunding]] program.<ref>{{cite web| title = A9 / Alice Nine's Revival| work = jame-world.com| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-114240-a9-alice-nine-s-revival.html| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref>

==Members==
* {{nihongo|Shou|将}} – [[lead vocals]], [[Bandleader|leader]]
** As of January 2012, the position of band leader has been moved from Nao to Shou.<ref name=ShouBlog>[http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/archive1-201201.html Shou's Official Blog] ''ameblo.jp'' Retrieved 2012-04-25</ref>
* {{nihongo|Hiroto|ヒロト}} – [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
** Also in the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Karasu, that formed in 2009 with Tatsurou ([[Mucc]]), Mizuki ([[Sadie (band)|Sadie]]), Dunch ([[Jealkb]]) and Kenzo ([[Ayabie]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/karasu-is-free/|title=KARASU is "free"|publisher=tokyohive.com|date=2010-10-12 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
* {{nihongo|Tora|虎}} – [[guitar]], [[piano]], backing vocals
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as lead guitarist "Mon Marshy", with Saga as "Tomorrow Joe" and Musasaby (Nao from [[Kagrra,]]), Madao (Keiyu from [[Kra (band)|Kra]]), Tako (Takuya from Administrator) and Gey (drums)
* {{nihongo|Saga|沙我}} – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[synthesizer]]s, [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as rhythm guitarist "Tomorrow Joe", with Tora as "Mon Marshy".
* {{nihongo|Nao|ナオ}} – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

== Discography ==
{{Cleanup|section|date=April 2010}}

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' (絶景色; ''Vivid Scenery of Colors'', April 4, 2006) Oricon Weekly Album Chart Position: 13<ref name=OriconAlbum>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_album/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Album Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'' (November 28, 2007) 9<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'' (January 14, 2009) 7<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'' (February 9, 2011) 3<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]'' (February 22, 2012) 12<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Supernova (Alice Nine album)|Supernova]]'' (March 19, 2014) 39<ref name=OriconAlbum/>

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'' (祇園盛者の鐘が鳴る; ''The Gion Temple's Bells Toll'', November 17, 2004) 62<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Alice Nine album)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', (July 27, 2005) 55<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'' (華想夢想紙; ''Flower Fancying Dream Fancying Paper'', November 23, 2005) 47<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Ginga no wo to'' (銀河ノヲト; ''Sound of The Galaxy'', August 2015)

===Compilation albums===
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'' (March 24, 2010) 46<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012'' (August 21, 2013)

===Singles===
* [[Namae wa, Mada Nai]] (名前は、未だ無ひ。; ''I Don't Yet Have a Name'', July 5, 2004) Oricon Weekly Single Chart Position: 94<ref name=OriconSingles>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_single/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Single Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* [[Gin no tsuki kuroi hoshi|Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi]] (銀の月黒い星; ''Silver Moon, Black Star'', March 30, 2005) 45<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yami ni chiru sakura|Yami ni Chiru Sakura]] (闇ニ散ル桜; ''Cherry Blossoms Scattered in the Darkness'', April 25, 2005) 54<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yuri wa Aoku Saite]] (百合は蒼く咲いて; ''Lilies Bloom Palely'', May 25, 2005) 51<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kowloon Nine Heads Rodeo Show]] (九龍; ''Nine Dragons'', January 25, 2006) 22<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Fantasy (Alice Nine song)|Fantasy]] (February 22, 2006) 20<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Akatsuki/Ikuoku no Chandelier]] (暁/幾億のシャンデリア; ''Dawn''/''Several Million Chandeliers'', February 22, 2006) 24<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Planet (song)|Blue Planet]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Number Six (song)|Number Six]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Jewels (song)|Jewels]] (March 21, 2007) 15<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[White Prayer]] (June 6, 2007) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]] (October 24, 2007) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]] (March 26, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]] (August 6, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]] (December 10, 2008) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]] (華【hæ･nə】, August 5, 2009) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Senkou (Alice Nine song)|Senkou]] (閃光, August 25, 2010) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Stargazer (Alice Nine song)|Stargazer:]] (November 11, 2010) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Flame (song)|Blue Flame]] (June 8, 2011) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Heart of Gold (Alice Nine song)|Heart of Gold]], (September 7, 2011) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Niji no Yuki]] (虹の雪, December 21, 2011) 7<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[daybreak (Alice Nine song)|Daybreak]] (March 20, 2013) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* Shadow Play (April 17, 2013) 11<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Shooting Star (Alice Nine song)|Shooting Star]] (May 29, 2013) 14<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kaisen Zenya]] (開戦前夜, December 6, 2013)
* Exist (December 6, 2013)
* [[Merry Christmas to U]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Shining (song)|Shining]] (February 26, 2014)

===DVDs===
* [2006.01.12] ''[[Alice in Wonderfilm]]''
* [2006] ''[[Peace & Smile Carnival tour 2005]]'' (～皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー～)
* [2006.10.04] ''[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]''
* [2007.01.24] ''[[Hello, Dear Numbers]]''
* [2007.07.10] ''Kachoufuugetsu Vol.2'' (花鳥風月 Vol.2)
* [2007.07.11] ''Royal Straight Flash''
* [2007.09.03] ''Royal Straight Kingdom''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures I]]''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures II]]''
* [2008.10.29] ''[[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]]''
* [2009.04.15] ''PSCompany 10th Anniversary Peace & Smile Carnival'' (PS Company 10周年記念公演)
* [2009.11.11] ''Untitled Vandal（ism）#Finale [Graced The Beautiful Day]''
* [2011.05.02] ''Tokyo Galaxy Alice Nine Live Tour 10 "Flash Light from the Past" Final at Nippon Budokan''
* [2012.06.05] ''Alice in Pictures III''
* [2013.06.19] ''2012 Court of "9"#4 Grand Finale Countdown Live''
* [2014.10.29] ''Resolution -ALICE IN ASIA-''

===Bibliography===
* [2007.04.28] "Dive into the Sun" (photo book)
* [2007.12.25] "Shiny Summer X'mas 2007" (photo book)
* [2008.02.29] "Alpha" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.03.27] "Zekkeishoku" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.09.13] "Alice Nine. First Piano Collection" (piano solo tablature)
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#1]"
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#2]"
* [2009.07.07] "Vandalize" (band score and tablature)
* [2009.08.24] "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~"

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.a9-project.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine Official website at Universal Music]

{{Alice Nine}}

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Alice Nine

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = A9
| image = A9 main.jpg
| caption = From left to right: Tora, Nao, Shou, Hiroto, Saga
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Alice Nine
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[pop rock]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Free-Will|PS Company]], [[King Records (Japan)|King]], [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], [[Universal Music Group|Nayutawave]], [[EMI Records Japan]], [[CLJ Records|CLJ]] (EU)
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.a9-project.com/}}
| current_members = Shou Hiroto Tora Saga Nao
| past_members =
}}

'''A9''', previously known as {{nihongo|'''Alice Nine'''|アリス九號.||originally stylized as '''alicenine.'''}},<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini">
{{cite web| title = Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25–26| work = animenewsnetwork.com| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070821172405/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| archivedate= 21 August 2007}}</ref> is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 2004.<ref name="cdjournal_profile">{{cite web| title = CD Journal artist profile| work = cdjournal.com| url = http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=159382| accessdate = 2007-09-02}}</ref> Originally signed to [[PS Company]], they signed to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] until 2010 when the joined [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], the band then joined [[Universal Music Group]]'s Nayutawave Records for 2013.

The group has released six full-length records, some of which were distributed in Europe by [[CLJ Records]],<ref name="clj_records">{{cite web| title = CLJ Records artist profile| work = cljrecords.com| url = http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| accessdate = 2007-12-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071217081634/http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| archivedate= 17 December 2007}}</ref> along with several [[Extended play|EP]]s, singles and [[DVD]]s. In 2015 they shortened their name to A9.

==History==

===2004–2006: Conception and early work===
In August 2004,<ref name="barks_profile">
{{cite web
| title = Barks.jp artist profile
| work = barks.jp
| url = http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph
| accessdate = 2007-09-02
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071010185029/http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph| archivedate= 10 October 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> Alice Nine formed after the disbandment of the band Givuss, and the band's vocalist, Shou, and guitarist Tora continued on to search for members to form a new band. Saga, the bassist for the band Delta Ark, and Nao, drummer for the bands Fatima and RusH, were also seeking bandmates as well, and the four members eventually joined together. Hiroto was the last member to join after Shou, Tora, Saga, and Nao spotted him at a performance with his band at the time, Baquepia. Shou explains that the "Alice" in the band's name was something that they believed sounded "very visual kei" to them, while the "Nine" is written in [[kanji]] and represents their origins as a Japanese band.<ref name="jame_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview with JaME about JRock Revolution
| work = jame-world.com
| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081006025742/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445| archivedate= 6 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}
</ref>

Their first concert was held at the Ikebukuro Cyber on May 11, 2004 and soon after they released their first single, ''[[Namae wa, Mada Nai]]'' in July, and they soon toured with fellow PS Company band [[BIS (band)|BIS]]. In November, their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'', was released, and later that month, they did a nation-wide tour with the band Karen from [[Under Code Production]]s.<ref name="barks_profile" />

In 2005, the pace of CD releases increased; the band released the singles "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi," "Yami ni Chiru Sakura," and "Yuri wa Aoku Saite" consecutively for three months. These singles were eventually compiled onto their first major [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'', through a joint deal with PS Company and King Records. Alice Nine also went on tour with several bands throughout the year, including [[Ayabie]], [[Kra (band)|Kra]], and [[Kagrra]]. Following these events, the band had its first solo tour, ''Alice in Wonder Tour'', in August that year.<ref name="cdjournal_profile" /><ref name="king_records">
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine at King Records
| work = kingrecords.co.jp
| url = http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070817021805/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/#release| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> They released their first album ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' in April 2006.<ref name="cdjapan_feature">{{cite web| title = Alice Nine special feature| work = cdjapan.co.jp| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070909140635/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| archivedate= 9 September 2007}}</ref>
[[Image:Alicenine.jpg|thumb|right|A9 performing at the [[Wiltern Theatre]] 2007.]]

===2007: ''Alpha'' and mainstream success===
A turning point for the band came when the single "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" was released in March 2007. The single allowed the band to land their first magazine cover and feature article with volume 171 of [[Shoxx magazine|Shoxx Magazine]].<ref name="jewels_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Jewels (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that month on April 28, the band released ''Dive into the Sun'', a photobook that included an exclusive CD containing the song "Gekkou Yoku." Another landmark was Alice Nine's first performance outside of Japan at the JRock Revolution festival in [[Los Angeles, California]] on May 25, 2007. They joined with several other Japanese bands and became the closing performance of the Friday that weekend.<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini" /><ref name="jrock_revolution_interview">
{{cite web
| title = JRock Revolution interview
| work = jrockrevolution.com
| url = http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/65-alice-nine-interview.html
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
</ref>

The release of the "White Prayer" single in June marked another milestone for the band's development; vocalist Shou explained in an interview with Shoxx Magazine that the song defined the style that the band was aiming for and hoped to maintain in the future. The process of the song's creation also came about more naturally than usual, as many songs until then were made through trial and error.<ref name="alpha_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Alpha (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that year, on October 24, the group's single "[[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]]" was released and peaked at number six on the Oricon charts,<ref name="tsubasa_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Tsubasa" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=730885&samecd=1&chart_kbn=111&linkcd=40441771
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
}}</ref> making it one of their successful singles to date and landing the band a guest appearance on the [[Fuji Television]] [[variety show]] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]]'' for the first time.

On November 28, 2007, their second full-length album, ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'', was released. The title for the album originated as a means to describe the band's return to their roots and beginning anew. The uppercase first letter of the [[Greek alphabet]], [[Alpha (letter)|Α]], was chosen to symbolize this idea. Aside from the singles to be compiled onto the album, recording for songs began in September and lasted for approximately one month.<ref name="alpha_interview" /> The album reached the ninth position on the Oricon weekly chart, selling over 17,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="alpha_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Alpha" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=736434&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31388602
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

===2008: ''Vandalize''===
Alice Nine started off the year with another tour, ''alice nine. 2008 standing tour "A to U"''. However, complications arose when guitarist Tora was diagnosed with a [[spinal disc]] [[hernia]], which had worsened over time to the point of numbness throughout the left side of his body.
Finally seeking medical help, the tour had to be postponed until Tora recovered enough for the band to resume activities in Tokyo.<ref name="mirrorball_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Mirror Ball (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

The band released a new single, titled "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" on March 26, 2008. The title song of the single was used in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga [[Aquarian Age]].<ref name="Aquarian Age">
{{cite web
| title = aquarian-movie
| work = official movie site
| url = http://www.aquarian-movie.com/
| accessdate = 2008-01-14
}}</ref>

Two compilations of the band's [[music video]]s, "[[Alice in Pictures I]]" and "[[Alice in Pictures II]]", were released on July 2, 2008. The DVDs contain approximately 8 music videos in chronological order of their original release, with "Alice in Pictures I" including the videos from "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi" to "[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]". "Alice in Pictures II" contains videos from "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" to "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Eraser -Memoire d'une fleur-]]", and also includes a new music video for "Gekkou Yoku", a song which was exclusively included with the [[Dive into the Sun|"Dive into the Sun" photobook]].<ref name="compilation_dvds">
{{cite web
| title = Official website promotion for DVD compilations
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080419234756/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html  |archivedate = 2008-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://starsbright14.multiply.com/photos/album/19 |title=Reflections of Life - Alice Nine - Dive into the Sun Photobook |publisher=Starsbright14.multiply.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>

On August 6, the band released their latest single, "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]." The single reached a peak mark of No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon daily charts which is currently the band's current top position on mainstream Japanese charts.<ref name="RAINBOWS">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-05-16
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080617234505/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 17 June 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The band also started their tour called "Discotheque play like 'A' Rainbows" which coincided with the new single. The tour lasted the entire month, and the concert footage was released on their [[live DVD]], [[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]], on October 29, 2008.<ref name="Discotheque tour DVD">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081014174439/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi| archivedate= 14 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's fourteenth maxi-single, "[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]," was released on December 10, 2008. The title song was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S]] and was released in two versions.<ref name="CROSS GAME">{{cite web
| title = CROSS GAME information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080929032128/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html| archivedate= 29 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>
On December 19, 2008, the band's tour at the time culminated in the grand final, named "Crossing the Supernova", at [[NHK Hall]].<ref name="future_tours">
{{cite web
| title = Official updates on 2008 tours and releases (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-09-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080921115059/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 21 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

A blog entry by vocalist Shou announced that the band was in recording sessions for a third album named ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'', which was released on January 14, 2009.<ref name="cdjapan_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Vandalize" information on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416
| accessdate = 2008-10-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081031020521/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416| archivedate= 31 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="vandalize_update">
{{cite web
| title = Official site announcement of "Vandalize"
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-29
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081101084009/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html| archivedate= 1 November 2008 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
"[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]" is the third single to be featured on the album, along with "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" and "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]" for a total of 11 tracks. The album's title comes from the theme of "the destruction of culture."<ref name="shou_blog_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Recording samadhi" (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-21
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081022074619/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html| archivedate= 22 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

===2009: Fifth anniversary===
In the following weeks of the release of ''Vandalize'', the band started their tour for the year, Untitled Vandal(ism). The first half of the tour ran from February to April, while its second half ran throughout the month of July. The tour's finale, "Graced the Beautiful Day," occurred on August 23, 2009 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.<ref name="2009_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = Untitled Vandal(ism) official schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/tour.html
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Footage from the finale, as well as live studio performance footage, is set to be released on the live DVD, "Untitled Vandal(ism) #Finale 'Graced the Beautiful Day,'" on November 11, 2009.<ref name="vandalism_dvd_cdjapan">
{{cite web
| title = "Untitled Vandal(ism)" DVD listing on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBM-90218
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}}</ref>

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from "アリス九號." or "alice nine." to "Alice Nine" for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese [[transcription (linguistics)|transcription]] was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention. The Japanese transcription could also not be read as the band's proper name without the use of [[furigana]] or other means of alternative text. The entry also announced new work for the band's fifth anniversary—a new single and a new book, which would use the new English transcription upon release. Alice Nine's fifteenth [[maxi-single]], "[[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]]," was released on August 5, 2009. Shou describes the titular track as a "danceable song with a sweet and oriental feeling." "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~" is a book containing interviews, reports on the band's concert activities during 2009, photography, and more, and was released on August 24, 2009.<ref name="shou_blog_hana_name">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090611192525/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html| archivedate= 11 June 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="a9_hana_release">
{{cite web
| title = 'Hana' Release Information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090606065343/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html| archivedate= 6 June 2009 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On December 16, Alice Nine held their last concert for 2009. During the three-hour-long event, they performed a variety of songs from their entire career. For the very first song of the night, the band also performed a cover of [[The Beatles]]' hit song, "[[All You Need Is Love]]."

===2010–2012: ''Gemini'' and ''"9"''===
The band began its activities in 2010 with the announcement of a compilation album, ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'', which contains the title songs from each of the band's maxi-singles released since 2006. The compilation album was released on March 24, 2010. The band also finished their first tour of the year, ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' (幾何学ノ理), that same month.<ref name="2010_compalbum_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine 2010 NEWS' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html
| accessdate = 2010-01-26
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100125075205/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html| archivedate= 25 January 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In 2009, the band would also begin broadcasting programs on their own channel, "Alice 9 Channel," on the popular Japanese video sharing website [[Nico Nico Douga]]. The monthly program, hosted by guitarist Tora, features live interviews and announcements with members of the band, as well as broadcasts of concert footage and music videos. The live structure of the broadcast also allows users to comment on the program and give real-time feedback on questions directed towards the audience. The first installment of the program aired on September 2009 and was viewed by over 16,000 users.<ref name="a9channel_ep1">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice 9 Channel - Nico Nico Douga' (Japanese)
| work = nicovideo.jp
| url = http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv9207872
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref>

On April 4, 2010, during the final live of the ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' tour, the band announced the release of a new single on August 4, 2010. However, the official website stated a slight delay of the single's release, pushing the release date to August 25, 2010. In the same announcement, the single was officially titled "Senkou." Filming of the music video for "Senkou" began in May 2010.<ref name="senkou_pv_blog">
{{cite web
| title = 'PVPVPV' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100528055122/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html| archivedate= 28 May 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's official 2010 tour, ''Flash Light from the past'', began on July 5, 2010. The tour spanned over the following four months with 30 performances in 27 live houses across Japan. The tour ended with a concert on January 6, 2011 at the [[Nippon Budokan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-numbers.net/2010/04/big-news-for-alice-nine/ |title=Big News for Alice Nine |publisher=Dear Numbers |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/ |title=Alice Nine オフィシャルサイト |publisher=Pscompany.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.html |title=Alice Nine | official site |publisher=Web.pscompany.co.jp |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref> The final performance was aired on January 31 on [[WOWOW]], and a DVD containing footage of the concert is to be released on May 2, 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = 'Live DVD information' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/flame_news.html
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> The bass guitars and outfit that Saga used during the tour were displayed at [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/shop/technicalhouse/index.html ESP Ochanomizu Technical House] in Tokyo, Japan until January 23.

In the November 2010 edition of "Alice 9 Channel," Saga accidentally revealed the title and tentative release date for the band's fourth studio album, ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'', earlier than planned.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine Accidentally Reveal New Album Release
| work = musicjapanplus.jp
| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6459/alice-nine-accidentally-reveal-new-album-release/
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> Details of the album followed soon after, and ''Gemini'' was released on February 9, 2011. The album ranked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Charts upon release, making the album their highest ranking release yet.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = ''Gemini'' Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=900415&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31487662
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> A tour coinciding with the release of the album, entitled "Spring Circuit -Prelude to 'Gemini'-," will run from April to May 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Live Schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/live.cgi
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> On February 22, 2012, Alice Nine released their album ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|"9"]]''. The majority of the year was spent with performing concert tours.

===2012–present: Universal Music Japan and name change===
In August 2012, Alice nine announced they were switching record labels to Universal Music's Nayutawave Records.<ref>{{cite web| title = Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan| work = musicjapanplus.jp| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/17171/alice-nine-announce-count-down-live-and-signing-with-universal-music-japan/| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref> The band stated on their [[Niconico]] web talk show "Alice 9 Channel" that to make up for the single release in 2012 they would release 3 new singles in 2013 three months in a row. They later went on to release "Daybreak" on March 20, 2013, "Shadow Play" on April 17 and "Shooting Star" on May 29.

On March 19, 2014 Alice Nine released their sixth studio album ''Supernova'' which contains the previously released singles "Daybreak", "Shadowplay", "Shooting Star", "Kaizen Zenya", "Exist" and "Shining" and six new songs. On August 25, 2014, they parted ways with PS Company after ten years. On October 29, 2014 the [Resolution -Alice in Asia-] DVD containing selected performances from concerts in 2014 and a documentary detailing their travel experiences, behind-the-stage footage and interviews with the band members. <ref>http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine/news/2014/10/31</ref>

On March 1, 2015, the group announced that they will now be known as A9. They also announced the EP ''Ginga no wo to'', which they hope to finance through a [[crowdfunding]] program.<ref>{{cite web| title = A9 / Alice Nine's Revival| work = jame-world.com| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-114240-a9-alice-nine-s-revival.html| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref>

==Members==
* {{nihongo|Shou|将}} – [[lead vocals]], [[Bandleader|leader]]
** As of January 2012, the position of band leader has been moved from Nao to Shou.<ref name=ShouBlog>[http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/archive1-201201.html Shou's Official Blog] ''ameblo.jp'' Retrieved 2012-04-25</ref>
* {{nihongo|Hiroto|ヒロト}} – [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
** Also in the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Karasu, that formed in 2009 with Tatsurou ([[Mucc]]), Mizuki ([[Sadie (band)|Sadie]]), Dunch ([[Jealkb]]) and Kenzo ([[Ayabie]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/karasu-is-free/|title=KARASU is "free"|publisher=tokyohive.com|date=2010-10-12 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
* {{nihongo|Tora|虎}} – [[guitar]], [[piano]], backing vocals
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as lead guitarist "Mon Marshy", with Saga as "Tomorrow Joe" and Musasaby (Nao from [[Kagrra,]]), Madao (Keiyu from [[Kra (band)|Kra]]), Tako (Takuya from Administrator) and Gey (drums)
* {{nihongo|Saga|沙我}} – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[synthesizer]]s, [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as rhythm guitarist "Tomorrow Joe", with Tora as "Mon Marshy".
* {{nihongo|Nao|ナオ}} – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

== Discography ==
{{Cleanup|section|date=April 2010}}

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' (絶景色; ''Vivid Scenery of Colors'', April 4, 2006) Oricon Weekly Album Chart Position: 13<ref name=OriconAlbum>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_album/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Album Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'' (November 28, 2007) 9<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'' (January 14, 2009) 7<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'' (February 9, 2011) 3<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]'' (February 22, 2012) 12<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Supernova (Alice Nine album)|Supernova]]'' (March 19, 2014) 39<ref name=OriconAlbum/>

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'' (祇園盛者の鐘が鳴る; ''The Gion Temple's Bells Toll'', November 17, 2004) 62<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Alice Nine album)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', (July 27, 2005) 55<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'' (華想夢想紙; ''Flower Fancying Dream Fancying Paper'', November 23, 2005) 47<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Ginga no wo to'' (銀河ノヲト; ''Sound of The Galaxy'', August 2015)

===Compilation albums===
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'' (March 24, 2010) 46<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012'' (August 21, 2013)

===Singles===
* [[Namae wa, Mada Nai]] (名前は、未だ無ひ。; ''I Don't Yet Have a Name'', July 5, 2004) Oricon Weekly Single Chart Position: 94<ref name=OriconSingles>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_single/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Single Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* [[Gin no tsuki kuroi hoshi|Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi]] (銀の月黒い星; ''Silver Moon, Black Star'', March 30, 2005) 45<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yami ni chiru sakura|Yami ni Chiru Sakura]] (闇ニ散ル桜; ''Cherry Blossoms Scattered in the Darkness'', April 25, 2005) 54<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yuri wa Aoku Saite]] (百合は蒼く咲いて; ''Lilies Bloom Palely'', May 25, 2005) 51<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kowloon Nine Heads Rodeo Show]] (九龍; ''Nine Dragons'', January 25, 2006) 22<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Fantasy (Alice Nine song)|Fantasy]] (February 22, 2006) 20<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Akatsuki/Ikuoku no Chandelier]] (暁/幾億のシャンデリア; ''Dawn''/''Several Million Chandeliers'', February 22, 2006) 24<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Planet (song)|Blue Planet]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Number Six (song)|Number Six]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Jewels (song)|Jewels]] (March 21, 2007) 15<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[White Prayer]] (June 6, 2007) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]] (October 24, 2007) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]] (March 26, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]] (August 6, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]] (December 10, 2008) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]] (華【hæ･nə】, August 5, 2009) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Senkou (Alice Nine song)|Senkou]] (閃光, August 25, 2010) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Stargazer (Alice Nine song)|Stargazer:]] (November 11, 2010) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Flame (song)|Blue Flame]] (June 8, 2011) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Heart of Gold (Alice Nine song)|Heart of Gold]], (September 7, 2011) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Niji no Yuki]] (虹の雪, December 21, 2011) 7<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[daybreak (Alice Nine song)|Daybreak]] (March 20, 2013) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* Shadow Play (April 17, 2013) 11<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Shooting Star (Alice Nine song)|Shooting Star]] (May 29, 2013) 14<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kaisen Zenya]] (開戦前夜, December 6, 2013)
* Exist (December 6, 2013)
* [[Merry Christmas to U]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Shining (song)|Shining]] (February 26, 2014)

===DVDs===
* [2006.01.12] ''[[Alice in Wonderfilm]]''
* [2006] ''[[Peace & Smile Carnival tour 2005]]'' (～皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー～)
* [2006.10.04] ''[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]''
* [2007.01.24] ''[[Hello, Dear Numbers]]''
* [2007.07.10] ''Kachoufuugetsu Vol.2'' (花鳥風月 Vol.2)
* [2007.07.11] ''Royal Straight Flash''
* [2007.09.03] ''Royal Straight Kingdom''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures I]]''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures II]]''
* [2008.10.29] ''[[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]]''
* [2009.04.15] ''PSCompany 10th Anniversary Peace & Smile Carnival'' (PS Company 10周年記念公演)
* [2009.11.11] ''Untitled Vandal（ism）#Finale [Graced The Beautiful Day]''
* [2011.05.02] ''Tokyo Galaxy Alice Nine Live Tour 10 "Flash Light from the Past" Final at Nippon Budokan''
* [2012.06.05] ''Alice in Pictures III''
* [2013.06.19] ''2012 Court of "9"#4 Grand Finale Countdown Live''
* [2014.10.29] ''Resolution -ALICE IN ASIA-''

===Bibliography===
* [2007.04.28] "Dive into the Sun" (photo book)
* [2007.12.25] "Shiny Summer X'mas 2007" (photo book)
* [2008.02.29] "Alpha" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.03.27] "Zekkeishoku" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.09.13] "Alice Nine. First Piano Collection" (piano solo tablature)
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#1]"
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#2]"
* [2009.07.07] "Vandalize" (band score and tablature)
* [2009.08.24] "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~"

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.a9-project.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine Official website at Universal Music]

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Kizuna

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{{nihongo|'''Kizuna'''|絆}} is a Japanese word meaning "bond". It may also refer to:

==Music==
*[[Kizuna (Aya Matsuura song)|"Kizuna" (Aya Matsuura song)]]
*[[Kizuna (Aya Ueto song)|"Kizuna" (Aya Ueto song)]]
*[[Kizuna (Orange Range song)|"Kizuna" (Orange Range song)]]
*"Kizuna," a song from the anime [[Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch]]
*"Kizuna," a song from ''Seishun Amigo'' by [[Kazuya Kamenashi]]
*"Kizuna," a song by [[Ayane (singer)| Ayane]]
*"Kizuna," a piece of music from the anime [[Fairy Tail]]
* ''Kizuna'', a song of the Japanese group of power metal [[Galneryus]].

==Film==
*''Kizuna'', an action RPG (role-playing game) for Wii developed by [[Jaleco]]
*''Kizuna'', a 1998 Japanese film directed by [[Kichitaro Negishi]]
*''[[Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds|Gekijōban Naruto Shippūden: Kizuna]]'', the fifth Naruto movie (second in the Shippūden series)

==Other==
*''[[Kizuna bridge]], a bridge in Cambodia
*''[[Kizuna Encounter]]'', a fighting game for the Neo Geo
*''[[Kizuna: Bonds of Love]]'', a [[yaoi]] (women's male/male romance) manga
*[[Kizuna_(Japanese_political_party)|Kizuna]], Japanese [[political party]] formed by nine former [[House of Representatives (Japan)|Lower House]] members of the [[Democratic Party of Japan]].
*An alternative name for the [[WINDS]] spacecraft
*The word was chosen to be 2011's "Kanji of the Year" ([http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201112120055]).
*[[Kizuna (horse)]], a Thoroughbred racehorse

{{disambig}}

Galneryus

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{{unreliable sources|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Galneryus
| image = GalneryusAngelofSalvationalbumphoto.jpeg
| caption = Current members of Galneryus from left to right: Taka, Yuhki, Sho, Syu, Junichi
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[Osaka]], Japan
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]]
| years_active = 2001–present
| label = Iron Shock, [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]]
| associated_acts = [[Animetal]], Spinalchord, Valkyr, [[Concerto Moon]], Ark Storm, AxBites, Rekion, Gunbridge, [[Deluhi]]
| website = [http://galneryusyumacher.com Official site]
| current_members = [[Syu]] Yuhki Jun-ichi [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] Taka
| past_members = Tsui Yama-B Yu-To
}}

'''Galneryus''' is a Japanese [[power metal]] band, formed in [[Osaka]] in 2001 by guitarist [[Syu]] and vocalist Yama-B.<ref name="CDJOURNAL">[http://artist.cdjournal.com/a/-/153012 Artist.cdjournal.com] ''Galneryus Artist Profile'' Retrieved Jan 23, 2011</ref><ref name="Barks">[http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001683&m=bio Barks.jp] ''ガルネリウス Biography'' Retrieved January 23, 2011</ref> Originally the only official members, the two utilized several support musicians until bassist Tsui, keyboardist Yuhki, and drummer Jun-ichi officially joined for the release of their debut album in 2003. Yama-B left the group in 2008 citing musical differences, and Yu-To, who replaced Tsui in 2006, left the following year. Galneryus recruited [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] on vocals and Taka on bass, and released the album ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' in 2010. The band's highest charting studio album is their eighth, ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'', which was released in 2012 and reached number 17.

==History==

===2001–2002: Formation and indie days===
[[File:Syu (Galneryus Guitarist).jpg|thumb|180px|right|Syu]]
Galneryus was formed in 2001 by guitarist and [[bandleader]] [[Syu]] (formerly from Valkyr, [[Animetal]], Aushvitz, and Masaki Project) along with vocalist Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi (frontman of AxBites and solo artist of Rekion, River End and Gunbridge).<ref name="Barks" /><ref name="Jameinterview">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html Exlusive interview with Syu] ''jame-world.com'' Retrieved 2011-01-23</ref> Both veterans of the metal scene, they formed Galneryus with the intention to "express both of their musical tastes/ideas" and so they started looking for additional members to complete the band. They recruited A on keyboards (who had previously played with Syu in Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on bass, and Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on drums.

In October 2001, the band released a 2-track [[Demo (music)|demo]] titled "United Flag". The demo was self-produced and released independently. This [[Extended play|EP]] started gaining the attention of both fans and independent record labels as well.

After playing with other metal bands like Fairy Mirror, Mephistopheles, Galactica Phantom, Mastermind, and [[Concerto Moon]], Galneryus went back to the studio to record a second EP titled ''Rebel Flag'' which was released through the independent label Iron Shock in August 2002. The EP again used support musicians to fill the band slots, with Shôgo Himuro again on bass, Toshihiro Yui again on drums, and Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

After this EP, the band started receiving several record deals and started touring more. In 2003, they were invited to play the Melodic Metal Festival in Japan which featured [[Sweden|Swedish]] power metal band [[Dragonland]],<ref name="Allmusic">{{citeweb|work=[[Allmusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/galneryus-mn0000911515|title=Galneryus|accessdate=2014-09-01}}</ref> as well as Australia's [[Dungeon (band)|Dungeon]]. As a result, Dragonland invited Galneryus to play with them the next time they toured Japan.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}}

Galneryus was also invited to perform on two metal compilation cover albums with other bands such as Masaki Project, [[Saber Tiger (Band)|Saber Tiger]], and Mephistopheles. Galneryus performed the song "Black Diamond" (originally from [[Finland|Finnish]] power metal band [[Stratovarius]]) on the compilation album ''Stand Proud! III'' and performed the song "Soldier of Fortune" (from Japanese heavy metal band [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) on the compilation album ''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''. For these songs, the band used supporting musicians Toshihiro Yui on drums, Yusuke on bass, and Yuhki on keyboards. Both compilation albums were released simultaneously in December 2002 on the same day through Iron Shock and distributed through the record label [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]].

===2003–2007: Gone major and formal members===
VAP itself signed Galneryus and the band set to work on writing and recording their full-length debut album ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' which featured all 5 EP songs re-written and re-recorded and also cover art by famed ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' artist [[Yoshitaka Amano]].<ref name="Jameinterview"/> At this time Galneryus ceased using temporary members and permanently recruited Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui (formerly of AxBites) on bass, Yuhki (formerly of Ark Storm and Marge Litch) on keyboards and Junichi Satoh (formerly of [[Concerto Moon]]) on drums. The album was finally released in October 2003. In March 2005, Galneryus released their second album ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'', and later released their third full-length album ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' in July 2006.

After the Live for Rebirth tour, Tsui left Galneryus and Yu-To (later known as Leda of [[Deluhi]])<ref name="deluhi">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/database-artists-biography-875-deluhi.html DELUHI - デルヒ] ''jame-world.com.'' Retrieved 2015-01-01.</ref> was recruited to fill in for bass. The band shortly after released their fourth album ''[[One for All - All for One]]'' on August 22, 2007. On October 27, they released their first cover album ''Voices from the Past''. Galneryus then debuted on [[iTunes Store]], making their material available worldwide.
[[File:GalneryusLogo.png|thumb|right|The band's logo.]]

===2008–2010: New lineup and ''Resurrection''===
In February 2008, both sides of their double A-side single "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" were used as the opening and ending themes for the six-episode [[anime]] series ''[[Mnemosyne (anime)|Rin ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~]]''.

On October 10, 2008, it was announced that vocalist Yama-B was leaving the band at the end of the Back to the Flag tour.<ref>{{cite web | title=Galneryus, all new line-up! | url=http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090917171323/http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archivedate=2009-09-17 |publisher=neumania.net | accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref><ref name="yama-b">{{cite web| title=YAMA-B Leaves Galneryus | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-38295-yama-b-leaves-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> The decision was made during the recording/releasing of their fifth full album, ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]''. According to Yama-B's note left to the fans on Galneryus' official site, he left due to the band's growth and change.<ref name="yama-b"/> In the note, Yama-B stated that due to differences in opinion on the band's style of music, he was leaving. He and the rest of Galneryus are all okay with this and wished each other well as they went their separate ways. Yama-B later elaborated in 2013, recalling that while he and Syu had different musical tastes from the beginning, with every release the band slowly chased after a new sound "instead of doing music we loved".<ref name="Yama-B interview">{{cite web| title=Interview with YAMA-B | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-95206-interview-with-yama-b.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-04-16}}</ref> While Yama-B "likes to stick to a certain set of rules, concepts", particularly Syu would spontaneously abandon a style in order to incorporate new inspirations.<ref name="Yama-B interview"/> On October 23, 2008, Galneryus released their second cover album ''Voices from the Past II'', and on March 25, 2009, they released two "best of" albums.

Well-known vocalist [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] stepped in for Yama-B at a performance at the tenth anniversary of Pure Rock Japan Live.<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2009 at Kawasaki Club Citta | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-51134-pure-rock-japan-live-2009-at-kawasaki-club-citta.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> In September 2009, bassist Yu-To left the group, and Sho and Taka officially joined.<ref name="loud">{{cite web| title=Galneryus Return with New Line-Up | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-55198-galneryus-return-with-new-line-up.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> This line-up had their first performance at [[Loud Park Festival#2009 .28October 17–18.29|Loud Park Festival 2009]].<ref name="loud"/> Galneryus' song "A Far-Off Distance" was used as the ending theme of the 2010 ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin]]'' anime. On April 21, they released the [[Music download|digital]] [[Extended play|EP]] ''Beginning of the Resurrection'', which contains a cover of Sho's signature song "You're the Only...". They released their sixth full-length album, ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'', on June 23 and their third cover album, ''Voices from the Past III'', on August 20.

In 2011, their song "Destiny" was used in the [[music video game]]s ''[[Guitar Freaks|GuitarFreaks XG2: Groove on Live]]'' and ''[[DrumMania XG|DrumMania XG2: Groove on Live]]''. Also, their song "New Legend" was used in ''GuitarFreaks XG3'' and ''DrumMania XG3''.[[Image:Galneryus in Busan Rock Festival, 2012.jpg|thumb|right|Galneryus performing at the [[Busan Rock Festival]] in Korea, 2012.]]

===2011–present: ''Angel of Salvation'' and European tour===
The band released the limited single "Future Never Dies" on September 7, 2011 and the album ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' on October 5.

On January 25, 2012, they released the mini-album ''Kizuna''. The title song was used in a ''[[Fist of the Blue Sky]]'' [[pachinko]] game,<ref name="kizuna">{{cite web| title=Kizuna GALNERYUS | url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VPCC-81723 | work=cdjapan.co.jp | accessdate=2012-03-14}}</ref> and its cover features the series' main character. Galneryus' next single "Hunting for Your Dream" was used as the second closing theme for the new ''[[Hunter × Hunter]]'' anime adaptation.<ref name="hunter">{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to provide new theme song for "HUNTER x HUNTER" | url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/03/galneryus-to-provide-new-theme-song-for-hunter-x-hunter/ | work=tokyohive.com | accessdate=2012-03-19}}</ref> Ono's solo song "Departure!" (which was covered in English by Galneryus on ''Kizuna''<ref name="kizuna"/>) was previously the series' first opening theme, while a different version titled "Departure! -Second Version-" was its second.<ref name="hunter"/>

Their eighth studio album ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' was released on October 10, 2012. It reached number 17 on the [[Oricon]] chart, making it their highest charting studio album. The title track is 14:42 minutes long, twice as long as the version featured in its music video, and features Akane Liv (of Liv Moon) performing backing vocals. On May 22, 2013, Galneryus released their first self-cover album, ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side''.<ref name="selfcover">{{cite web| title=Self-Cover Album from GALNERYUS | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-94993-self-cover-album-from-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref> It became their highest charting release to date, reaching number 15, and is part of their 10th anniversary celebration, which also included a tour from June 7 to 30.<ref name="selfcover"/> On May 26, they performed at the Pure Rock Japan Live 2013 at Club Citta, alongside [[NoGoD]], [[Saber Tiger]] and [[Onmyo-Za]].<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2013 | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-97335-pure-rock-japan-live-2013.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

Galneryus embarked on their first European tour in July 2014. Beginning in Germany, the four date tour also took them to France before finishing in Spain.<ref>{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to go on European Tour | url=http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-110272-galneryus-to-go-on-european-tour.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2014-05-25}}</ref>

==Members==
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;Current members
* [[Syu]] – [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]], [[bandleader|leader]] (2001–present)
* Yuhki – [[Keyboard (instrument)|keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]], [[keytar]], backing vocals (2003–present, support in 2002)
* {{nihongo|Junichi Satoh|佐藤潤一|Satō Jun'ichi}} – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2003–present)
* {{nihongo|[[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]]|小野正利|Ono Masatoshi}} – [[Singing|vocals]] (2009–present)
* Taka – [[Bass guitar|bass]] (2009–present)

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;Former members
* {{nihongo|Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui|松井亮介|Matsui Ryōsuke}} – bass, backing vocals (2003–2006)
* {{nihongo|Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi|山口将宏|Yamaguchi Masahiro}} – vocals (2001–2008)
* [[Deluhi|Yu-To]] – bass, backing vocals (2006–2009; support guitar in 2011 as Leda)

;Support members
* Shōgo Himuro – bass (2001–2002)
* A – keyboards (2001–2002)
* Yoshinori Kataoka – keyboards (2002)
* Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui – drums (2001–2002)
* Yusuke – bass (2002–2003)
{{col-end}}

{{Gallery
|title=
|width=170
|height=130
|lines=5
|align=center
|File:Galneryus Syu.jpg|<center>Syu
|File:Galneryus Yuhki.jpg|<center>Yuhki
|File:Galneryus Junichi.jpg|<center>Jun-ichi
|File:Galneryus Sho.jpg|<center>Sho
|File:Galneryus Taka.jpg|<center>Taka
}}

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' (October 22, 2003) Oricon Album Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 161<ref name="OriconAlbums">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_album/ GALNERYUSのアルバム売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'' (March 23, 2005) No. 86<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' (July 12, 2006) No. 57<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[One for All – All for One|One for All - All for One]]'' (August 22, 2007) No. 53<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]'' (September 10, 2008) No. 55<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' (June 23, 2010) No. 35<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' (October 5, 2011) No. 23<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (October 10, 2012) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Vetelgyus]]'' (September 24, 2014) No. 18<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Singles/EPs===
* ''United Flag'' (October 21, 2001, EP)
* "Rebel Flag" (August 23, 2002)
* "Everlasting" (June 27, 2007) Oricon Single Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 68<ref name="OriconSingles">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_single/ GALNERYUSのシングル売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" (March 19, 2008) No. 60<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* ''Shining Moments'' (July 30, 2008, digital EP)
* ''Beginning of the Resurrection'' (April 21, 2010, digital EP)
* "Future Never Dies" (September 7, 2011, limited single)
* {{nihongo|''Kizuna''|絆||January 25, 2012, mini-album}} No. 37<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* "Hunting for Your Dream" (July 17, 2012) No. 30 (type B)<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* "Attitude to Life" (December 3, 2014) No. 54<ref name="OriconSingles"/>

===Cover albums===
* ''Voices from the Past'' (October 8, 2007)
* ''Voices from the Past II'' (October 23, 2008)
* ''Voices from the Past III'' (August 20, 2010)
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side'' (May 22, 2013, self-cover) No. 15<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 2: Reformation Side'' (September 4, 2013, self-cover) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Compilation albums===
* ''Best of the Braving Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 154<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best of the Awakening Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 157<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best-R'' (September 25, 2012, rental-only compilation album)

;Compilation contributions
* "Black Diamond" (originally by [[Stratovarius]]) – {{nihongo|''Stand Proud! III''|スタンド・プラウド! III||December 11, 2002}}
* "Soldier of Fortune" (originally by [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) – {{nihongo|''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''|~JAPANESE HEAVY METAL TRIBUTE~魂II||December 11, 2002}}
* "Struggle for the Freedom Flag" – ''Hard Rock Summit in Osaka'' (June 16, 2004)
* "Serenade (D.N.mix)" – ''[[Death Note original soundtracks#The Songs for Death Note the movie.EF.BD.9Ethe Last name Tribute.EF.BD.9E|The Songs For Death Note The Movie ~The Last Name Tribute~]]'' (December 20, 2006)
* "A Far-Off Distance (TV Size)" – ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin|Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin Opening/Ending theme digital EP]]'' (June 16, 2010)
* {{nihongo|"Holy Blood: Tatakai no Kettō"|HOLY BLOOD 〜闘いの血統〜}} (originally by [[Seikima-II]]) – {{nihongo|''Tribute to Seikima-II: Akuma to no Keiyakusho''|Tribute to 聖飢魔II -悪魔との契約書-||September 15, 2010}}
* "Against the Wind" (originally by Stratovarius) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "The Spirit Carries On" (originally by [[Dream Theater]]) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "Tonight I'm Falling" (originally by [[TNT (band)|TNT]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)
* "Angel Don't Cry" (originally by [[Toto (band)|Toto]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)

===DVDs===
* ''Live for Rebirth'' (November 22, 2006) Oricon DVD Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 142<ref name="OriconDVDs">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/dvd/ GALNERYUSのDVD売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2012-07-24.</ref>
* ''Live for All - Live for One'' (March 5, 2008) No. 85<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Live in the Moment of the Resurrection'' (December 8, 2010) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Phoenix Living in the Rising Sun'' (March 28, 2012) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Reliving the Ironhearted Flag'' (March 26, 2014) Oricon Blu-ray Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 44<ref name="OriconBlus">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/306037/rank/blu-ray/ GALNERYUSのBlu-ray売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2015-01-02.</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Galneryus}}
* {{Official website|http://galneryusyumacher.com}}

{{Galneryus}}

[[Category:Japanese power metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Osaka]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2001]]
[[Category:Musical quintets]]

Galneryus

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Galneryus
| image = GalneryusAngelofSalvationalbumphoto.jpeg
| caption = Current members of Galneryus from left to right: Taka, Yuhki, Sho, Syu, Junichi
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[Osaka]], Japan
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]]
| years_active = 2001–present
| label = Iron Shock, [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]]
| associated_acts = [[Animetal]], Spinalchord, Valkyr, [[Concerto Moon]], Ark Storm, AxBites, Rekion, Gunbridge, [[Deluhi]]
| website = [http://galneryusyumacher.com Official site]
| current_members = [[Syu]] Yuhki Jun-ichi [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] Taka
| past_members = Tsui Yama-B Yu-To
}}

'''Galneryus''' is a Japanese [[power metal]] band, formed in [[Osaka]] in 2001 by guitarist [[Syu]] and vocalist Yama-B.<ref name="CDJOURNAL">[http://artist.cdjournal.com/a/-/153012 Artist.cdjournal.com] ''Galneryus Artist Profile'' Retrieved Jan 23, 2011</ref><ref name="Barks">[http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001683&m=bio Barks.jp] ''ガルネリウス Biography'' Retrieved January 23, 2011</ref> Originally the only official members, the two utilized several support musicians until bassist Tsui, keyboardist Yuhki, and drummer Jun-ichi officially joined for the release of their debut album in 2003. Yama-B left the group in 2008 citing musical differences, and Yu-To, who replaced Tsui in 2006, left the following year. Galneryus recruited [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] on vocals and Taka on bass, and released the album ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' in 2010. The band's highest charting studio album is their eighth, ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'', which was released in 2012 and reached number 17.

==History==

===2001–2002: Formation and indie days===
[[File:Syu (Galneryus Guitarist).jpg|thumb|180px|right|Syu]]
Galneryus was formed in 2001 by guitarist and [[bandleader]] [[Syu]] (formerly from Valkyr, [[Animetal]], Aushvitz, and Masaki Project) along with vocalist Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi (frontman of AxBites and solo artist of Rekion, River End and Gunbridge).<ref name="Barks" /><ref name="Jameinterview">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html Exlusive interview with Syu] ''jame-world.com'' Retrieved 2011-01-23</ref> Both veterans of the metal scene, they formed Galneryus with the intention to "express both of their musical tastes/ideas" and so they started looking for additional members to complete the band. They recruited A on keyboards (who had previously played with Syu in Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on bass, and Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on drums.

In October 2001, the band released a 2-track [[Demo (music)|demo]] titled "United Flag". The demo was self-produced and released independently. This [[Extended play|EP]] started gaining the attention of both fans and independent record labels as well.

After playing with other metal bands like Fairy Mirror, Mephistopheles, Galactica Phantom, Mastermind, and [[Concerto Moon]], Galneryus went back to the studio to record a second EP titled ''Rebel Flag'' which was released through the independent label Iron Shock in August 2002. The EP again used support musicians to fill the band slots, with Shôgo Himuro again on bass, Toshihiro Yui again on drums, and Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

After this EP, the band started receiving several record deals and started touring more. In 2003, they were invited to play the Melodic Metal Festival in Japan which featured [[Sweden|Swedish]] power metal band [[Dragonland]],<ref name="Allmusic">{{citeweb|work=[[Allmusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/galneryus-mn0000911515|title=Galneryus|accessdate=2014-09-01}}</ref> as well as Australia's [[Dungeon (band)|Dungeon]]. As a result, Dragonland invited Galneryus to play with them the next time they toured Japan.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}}

Galneryus was also invited to perform on two metal compilation cover albums with other bands such as Masaki Project, [[Saber Tiger (Band)|Saber Tiger]], and Mephistopheles. Galneryus performed the song "Black Diamond" (originally from [[Finland|Finnish]] power metal band [[Stratovarius]]) on the compilation album ''Stand Proud! III'' and performed the song "Soldier of Fortune" (from Japanese heavy metal band [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) on the compilation album ''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''. For these songs, the band used supporting musicians Toshihiro Yui on drums, Yusuke on bass, and Yuhki on keyboards. Both compilation albums were released simultaneously in December 2002 on the same day through Iron Shock and distributed through the record label [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]].

===2003–2007: Gone major and formal members===
VAP itself signed Galneryus and the band set to work on writing and recording their full-length debut album ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' which featured all 5 EP songs re-written and re-recorded and also cover art by famed ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' artist [[Yoshitaka Amano]].<ref name="Jameinterview"/> At this time Galneryus ceased using temporary members and permanently recruited Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui (formerly of AxBites) on bass, Yuhki (formerly of Ark Storm and Marge Litch) on keyboards and Junichi Satoh (formerly of [[Concerto Moon]]) on drums. The album was finally released in October 2003. In March 2005, Galneryus released their second album ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'', and later released their third full-length album ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' in July 2006.

After the Live for Rebirth tour, Tsui left Galneryus and Yu-To (later known as Leda of [[Deluhi]])<ref name="deluhi">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/database-artists-biography-875-deluhi.html DELUHI - デルヒ] ''jame-world.com.'' Retrieved 2015-01-01.</ref> was recruited to fill in for bass. The band shortly after released their fourth album ''[[One for All - All for One]]'' on August 22, 2007. On October 27, they released their first cover album ''Voices from the Past''. Galneryus then debuted on [[iTunes Store]], making their material available worldwide.

===2008–2010: New lineup and ''Resurrection''===
In February 2008, both sides of their double A-side single "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" were used as the opening and ending themes for the six-episode [[anime]] series ''[[Mnemosyne (anime)|Rin ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~]]''.

On October 10, 2008, it was announced that vocalist Yama-B was leaving the band at the end of the Back to the Flag tour.<ref>{{cite web | title=Galneryus, all new line-up! | url=http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090917171323/http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archivedate=2009-09-17 |publisher=neumania.net | accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref><ref name="yama-b">{{cite web| title=YAMA-B Leaves Galneryus | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-38295-yama-b-leaves-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> The decision was made during the recording/releasing of their fifth full album, ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]''. According to Yama-B's note left to the fans on Galneryus' official site, he left due to the band's growth and change.<ref name="yama-b"/> In the note, Yama-B stated that due to differences in opinion on the band's style of music, he was leaving. He and the rest of Galneryus are all okay with this and wished each other well as they went their separate ways. Yama-B later elaborated in 2013, recalling that while he and Syu had different musical tastes from the beginning, with every release the band slowly chased after a new sound "instead of doing music we loved".<ref name="Yama-B interview">{{cite web| title=Interview with YAMA-B | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-95206-interview-with-yama-b.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-04-16}}</ref> While Yama-B "likes to stick to a certain set of rules, concepts", particularly Syu would spontaneously abandon a style in order to incorporate new inspirations.<ref name="Yama-B interview"/> On October 23, 2008, Galneryus released their second cover album ''Voices from the Past II'', and on March 25, 2009, they released two "best of" albums.

Well-known vocalist [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] stepped in for Yama-B at a performance at the tenth anniversary of Pure Rock Japan Live.<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2009 at Kawasaki Club Citta | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-51134-pure-rock-japan-live-2009-at-kawasaki-club-citta.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> In September 2009, bassist Yu-To left the group, and Sho and Taka officially joined.<ref name="loud">{{cite web| title=Galneryus Return with New Line-Up | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-55198-galneryus-return-with-new-line-up.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> This line-up had their first performance at [[Loud Park Festival#2009 .28October 17–18.29|Loud Park Festival 2009]].<ref name="loud"/> Galneryus' song "A Far-Off Distance" was used as the ending theme of the 2010 ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin]]'' anime. On April 21, they released the [[Music download|digital]] [[Extended play|EP]] ''Beginning of the Resurrection'', which contains a cover of Sho's signature song "You're the Only...". They released their sixth full-length album, ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'', on June 23 and their third cover album, ''Voices from the Past III'', on August 20.

In 2011, their song "Destiny" was used in the [[music video game]]s ''[[Guitar Freaks|GuitarFreaks XG2: Groove on Live]]'' and ''[[DrumMania XG|DrumMania XG2: Groove on Live]]''. Also, their song "New Legend" was used in ''GuitarFreaks XG3'' and ''DrumMania XG3''.[[Image:Galneryus in Busan Rock Festival, 2012.jpg|thumb|right|Galneryus performing at the [[Busan Rock Festival]] in Korea, 2012.]]

===2011–present: ''Angel of Salvation'' and European tour===
The band released the limited single "Future Never Dies" on September 7, 2011 and the album ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' on October 5.

On January 25, 2012, they released the mini-album ''Kizuna''. The title song was used in a ''[[Fist of the Blue Sky]]'' [[pachinko]] game,<ref name="kizuna">{{cite web| title=Kizuna GALNERYUS | url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VPCC-81723 | work=cdjapan.co.jp | accessdate=2012-03-14}}</ref> and its cover features the series' main character. Galneryus' next single "Hunting for Your Dream" was used as the second closing theme for the new ''[[Hunter × Hunter]]'' anime adaptation.<ref name="hunter">{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to provide new theme song for "HUNTER x HUNTER" | url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/03/galneryus-to-provide-new-theme-song-for-hunter-x-hunter/ | work=tokyohive.com | accessdate=2012-03-19}}</ref> Ono's solo song "Departure!" (which was covered in English by Galneryus on ''Kizuna''<ref name="kizuna"/>) was previously the series' first opening theme, while a different version titled "Departure! -Second Version-" was its second.<ref name="hunter"/>

Their eighth studio album ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' was released on October 10, 2012. It reached number 17 on the [[Oricon]] chart, making it their highest charting studio album. The title track is 14:42 minutes long, twice as long as the version featured in its music video, and features Akane Liv (of Liv Moon) performing backing vocals. On May 22, 2013, Galneryus released their first self-cover album, ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side''.<ref name="selfcover">{{cite web| title=Self-Cover Album from GALNERYUS | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-94993-self-cover-album-from-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref> It became their highest charting release to date, reaching number 15, and is part of their 10th anniversary celebration, which also included a tour from June 7 to 30.<ref name="selfcover"/> On May 26, they performed at the Pure Rock Japan Live 2013 at Club Citta, alongside [[NoGoD]], [[Saber Tiger]] and [[Onmyo-Za]].<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2013 | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-97335-pure-rock-japan-live-2013.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

Galneryus embarked on their first European tour in July 2014. Beginning in Germany, the four date tour also took them to France before finishing in Spain.<ref>{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to go on European Tour | url=http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-110272-galneryus-to-go-on-european-tour.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2014-05-25}}</ref>

==Members==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
;Current members
* [[Syu]] – [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]], [[bandleader|leader]] (2001–present)
* Yuhki – [[Keyboard (instrument)|keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]], [[keytar]], backing vocals (2003–present, support in 2002)
* {{nihongo|Junichi Satoh|佐藤潤一|Satō Jun'ichi}} – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2003–present)
* {{nihongo|[[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]]|小野正利|Ono Masatoshi}} – [[Singing|vocals]] (2009–present)
* Taka – [[Bass guitar|bass]] (2009–present)

{{col-2}}
;Former members
* {{nihongo|Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui|松井亮介|Matsui Ryōsuke}} – bass, backing vocals (2003–2006)
* {{nihongo|Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi|山口将宏|Yamaguchi Masahiro}} – vocals (2001–2008)
* [[Deluhi|Yu-To]] – bass, backing vocals (2006–2009; support guitar in 2011 as Leda)

;Support members
* Shōgo Himuro – bass (2001–2002)
* A – keyboards (2001–2002)
* Yoshinori Kataoka – keyboards (2002)
* Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui – drums (2001–2002)
* Yusuke – bass (2002–2003)
{{col-end}}

{{Gallery
|title=
|width=170
|height=130
|lines=5
|align=center
|File:Galneryus Syu.jpg|<center>Syu
|File:Galneryus Yuhki.jpg|<center>Yuhki
|File:Galneryus Junichi.jpg|<center>Jun-ichi
|File:Galneryus Sho.jpg|<center>Sho
|File:Galneryus Taka.jpg|<center>Taka
}}

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' (October 22, 2003) Oricon Album Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 161<ref name="OriconAlbums">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_album/ GALNERYUSのアルバム売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'' (March 23, 2005) No. 86<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' (July 12, 2006) No. 57<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[One for All – All for One|One for All - All for One]]'' (August 22, 2007) No. 53<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]'' (September 10, 2008) No. 55<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' (June 23, 2010) No. 35<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' (October 5, 2011) No. 23<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (October 10, 2012) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Vetelgyus]]'' (September 24, 2014) No. 18<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Singles/EPs===
* ''United Flag'' (October 21, 2001, EP)
* "Rebel Flag" (August 23, 2002)
* "Everlasting" (June 27, 2007) Oricon Single Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 68<ref name="OriconSingles">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_single/ GALNERYUSのシングル売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" (March 19, 2008) No. 60<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* ''Shining Moments'' (July 30, 2008, digital EP)
* ''Beginning of the Resurrection'' (April 21, 2010, digital EP)
* "Future Never Dies" (September 7, 2011, limited single)
* {{nihongo|''Kizuna''|絆||January 25, 2012, mini-album}} No. 37<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* "Hunting for Your Dream" (July 17, 2012) No. 30 (type B)<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* "Attitude to Life" (December 3, 2014) No. 54<ref name="OriconSingles"/>

===Cover albums===
* ''Voices from the Past'' (October 8, 2007)
* ''Voices from the Past II'' (October 23, 2008)
* ''Voices from the Past III'' (August 20, 2010)
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side'' (May 22, 2013, self-cover) No. 15<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 2: Reformation Side'' (September 4, 2013, self-cover) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Compilation albums===
* ''Best of the Braving Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 154<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best of the Awakening Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 157<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best-R'' (September 25, 2012, rental-only compilation album)

;Compilation contributions
* "Black Diamond" (originally by [[Stratovarius]]) – {{nihongo|''Stand Proud! III''|スタンド・プラウド! III||December 11, 2002}}
* "Soldier of Fortune" (originally by [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) – {{nihongo|''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''|~JAPANESE HEAVY METAL TRIBUTE~魂II||December 11, 2002}}
* "Struggle for the Freedom Flag" – ''Hard Rock Summit in Osaka'' (June 16, 2004)
* "Serenade (D.N.mix)" – ''[[Death Note original soundtracks#The Songs for Death Note the movie.EF.BD.9Ethe Last name Tribute.EF.BD.9E|The Songs For Death Note The Movie ~The Last Name Tribute~]]'' (December 20, 2006)
* "A Far-Off Distance (TV Size)" – ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin|Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin Opening/Ending theme digital EP]]'' (June 16, 2010)
* {{nihongo|"Holy Blood: Tatakai no Kettō"|HOLY BLOOD 〜闘いの血統〜}} (originally by [[Seikima-II]]) – {{nihongo|''Tribute to Seikima-II: Akuma to no Keiyakusho''|Tribute to 聖飢魔II -悪魔との契約書-||September 15, 2010}}
* "Against the Wind" (originally by Stratovarius) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "The Spirit Carries On" (originally by [[Dream Theater]]) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "Tonight I'm Falling" (originally by [[TNT (band)|TNT]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)
* "Angel Don't Cry" (originally by [[Toto (band)|Toto]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)

===DVDs===
* ''Live for Rebirth'' (November 22, 2006) Oricon DVD Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 142<ref name="OriconDVDs">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/dvd/ GALNERYUSのDVD売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2012-07-24.</ref>
* ''Live for All - Live for One'' (March 5, 2008) No. 85<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Live in the Moment of the Resurrection'' (December 8, 2010) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Phoenix Living in the Rising Sun'' (March 28, 2012) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Reliving the Ironhearted Flag'' (March 26, 2014) Oricon Blu-ray Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 44<ref name="OriconBlus">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/306037/rank/blu-ray/ GALNERYUSのBlu-ray売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2015-01-02.</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Galneryus}}
* {{Official website|http://galneryusyumacher.com}}

{{Galneryus}}

[[Category:Japanese power metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Osaka]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2001]]
[[Category:Musical quintets]]

Alice Nine

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = A9
| image = A9 main.jpg
| caption = From left to right: Tora, Nao, Shou, Hiroto, Saga
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Alice Nine, alicenine
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[progressive rock]], [[pop rock]] (early)
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Free-Will|PS Company]], [[King Records (Japan)|King]], [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], [[Universal Music Group|Nayutawave]], [[EMI Records Japan]], [[CLJ Records|CLJ]] (EU)
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.a9-project.com/}}
| current_members = Shou Hiroto Tora Saga Nao
| past_members =
}}

'''A9''', previously known as {{nihongo|'''Alice Nine'''|アリス九號.||originally stylized as '''alicenine.'''}},<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini">
{{cite web| title = Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25–26| work = animenewsnetwork.com| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070821172405/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| archivedate= 21 August 2007}}</ref> is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 2004.<ref name="cdjournal_profile">{{cite web| title = CD Journal artist profile| work = cdjournal.com| url = http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=159382| accessdate = 2007-09-02}}</ref> Originally signed to [[PS Company]], they signed to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] until 2010 when the joined [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], the band then joined [[Universal Music Group]]'s Nayutawave Records for 2013.

The group has released six full-length records, some of which were distributed in Europe by [[CLJ Records]],<ref name="clj_records">{{cite web| title = CLJ Records artist profile| work = cljrecords.com| url = http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| accessdate = 2007-12-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071217081634/http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| archivedate= 17 December 2007}}</ref> along with several [[Extended play|EP]]s, singles and [[DVD]]s. In 2015 they shortened their name to A9.

==History==

===2004–2006: Conception and early work===
In August 2004,<ref name="barks_profile">
{{cite web
| title = Barks.jp artist profile
| work = barks.jp
| url = http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph
| accessdate = 2007-09-02
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071010185029/http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph| archivedate= 10 October 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> Alice Nine formed after the disbandment of the band Givuss, and the band's vocalist, Show, and guitarist Tora continued on to search for members to form a new band. Saga, the bassist for the band Delta Ark, and Nao, drummer for the bands Fatima and RusH, were also seeking bandmates as well, and the four members eventually joined together. Hiroto was the last member to join after Shou, Tora, Saga, and Nao spotted him at a performance with his band at the time, Baquepia. Show explains that the "Alice" in the band's name was something that they believed sounded "very visual kei" to them, while the "Nine" is written in [[kanji]] and represents their origins as a Japanese band.<ref name="jame_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview with JaME about JRock Revolution
| work = jame-world.com
| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081006025742/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445| archivedate= 6 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}
</ref>

Their first concert was held at the Ikebukuro Cyber on May 11, 2004 and soon after they released their first single, ''[[Namae wa, Mada Nai]]'' in July, and they soon toured with fellow PS Company band [[BIS (band)|BIS]]. In November, their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'', was released, and later that month, they did a nation-wide tour with the band Karen from [[Under Code Production]]s.<ref name="barks_profile" />

In 2005, the pace of CD releases increased; the band released the singles "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi," "Yami ni Chiru Sakura," and "Yuri wa Aoku Saite" consecutively for three months. These singles were eventually compiled onto their first major [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'', through a joint deal with PS Company and King Records. Alice Nine also went on tour with several bands throughout the year, including [[Ayabie]], [[Kra (band)|Kra]], and [[Kagrra]]. Following these events, the band had its first solo tour, ''Alice in Wonder Tour'', in August that year.<ref name="cdjournal_profile" /><ref name="king_records">
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine at King Records
| work = kingrecords.co.jp
| url = http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070817021805/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/#release| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> They released their first album ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' in April 2006.<ref name="cdjapan_feature">{{cite web| title = Alice Nine special feature| work = cdjapan.co.jp| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070909140635/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| archivedate= 9 September 2007}}</ref>
[[Image:Alicenine.jpg|thumb|right|A9 performing at the [[Wiltern Theatre]] 2007.]]

===2007: ''Alpha'' and mainstream success===
A turning point for the band came when the single "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" was released in March 2007. The single allowed the band to land their first magazine cover and feature article with volume 171 of [[Shoxx magazine|Shoxx Magazine]].<ref name="jewels_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Jewels (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that month on April 28, the band released ''Dive into the Sun'', a photobook that included an exclusive CD containing the song "Gekkou Yoku." Another landmark was Alice Nine's first performance outside of Japan at the JRock Revolution festival in [[Los Angeles, California]] on May 25, 2007. They joined with several other Japanese bands and became the closing performance of the Friday that weekend.<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini" /><ref name="jrock_revolution_interview">
{{cite web
| title = JRock Revolution interview
| work = jrockrevolution.com
| url = http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/65-alice-nine-interview.html
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
</ref>

The release of the "White Prayer" single in June marked another milestone for the band's development; vocalist Shou explained in an interview with Shoxx Magazine that the song defined the style that the band was aiming for and hoped to maintain in the future. The process of the song's creation also came about more naturally than usual, as many songs until then were made through trial and error.<ref name="alpha_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Alpha (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that year, on October 24, the group's single "[[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]]" was released and peaked at number six on the Oricon charts,<ref name="tsubasa_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Tsubasa" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=730885&samecd=1&chart_kbn=111&linkcd=40441771
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
}}</ref> making it one of their successful singles to date and landing the band a guest appearance on the [[Fuji Television]] [[variety show]] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]]'' for the first time.

On November 28, 2007, their second full-length album, ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'', was released. The title for the album originated as a means to describe the band's return to their roots and beginning anew. The uppercase first letter of the [[Greek alphabet]], [[Alpha (letter)|Α]], was chosen to symbolize this idea. Aside from the singles to be compiled onto the album, recording for songs began in September and lasted for approximately one month.<ref name="alpha_interview" /> The album reached the ninth position on the Oricon weekly chart, selling over 17,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="alpha_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Alpha" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=736434&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31388602
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

===2008: ''Vandalize''===
Alice Nine started off the year with another tour, ''alice nine. 2008 standing tour "A to U"''. However, complications arose when guitarist Tora was diagnosed with a [[spinal disc]] [[hernia]], which had worsened over time to the point of numbness throughout the left side of his body.
Finally seeking medical help, the tour had to be postponed until Tora recovered enough for the band to resume activities in Tokyo.<ref name="mirrorball_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Mirror Ball (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

The band released a new single, titled "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" on March 26, 2008. The title song of the single was used in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga [[Aquarian Age]].<ref name="Aquarian Age">
{{cite web
| title = aquarian-movie
| work = official movie site
| url = http://www.aquarian-movie.com/
| accessdate = 2008-01-14
}}</ref>

Two compilations of the band's [[music video]]s, "[[Alice in Pictures I]]" and "[[Alice in Pictures II]]", were released on July 2, 2008. The DVDs contain approximately 8 music videos in chronological order of their original release, with "Alice in Pictures I" including the videos from "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi" to "[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]". "Alice in Pictures II" contains videos from "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" to "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Eraser -Memoire d'une fleur-]]", and also includes a new music video for "Gekkou Yoku", a song which was exclusively included with the [[Dive into the Sun|"Dive into the Sun" photobook]].<ref name="compilation_dvds">
{{cite web
| title = Official website promotion for DVD compilations
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080419234756/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html  |archivedate = 2008-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://starsbright14.multiply.com/photos/album/19 |title=Reflections of Life - Alice Nine - Dive into the Sun Photobook |publisher=Starsbright14.multiply.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>

On August 6, the band released their latest single, "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]." The single reached a peak mark of No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon daily charts which is currently the band's current top position on mainstream Japanese charts.<ref name="RAINBOWS">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-05-16
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080617234505/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 17 June 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The band also started their tour called "Discotheque play like 'A' Rainbows" which coincided with the new single. The tour lasted the entire month, and the concert footage was released on their [[live DVD]], [[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]], on October 29, 2008.<ref name="Discotheque tour DVD">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081014174439/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi| archivedate= 14 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's fourteenth maxi-single, "[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]," was released on December 10, 2008. The title song was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S]] and was released in two versions.<ref name="CROSS GAME">{{cite web
| title = CROSS GAME information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080929032128/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html| archivedate= 29 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>
On December 19, 2008, the band's tour at the time culminated in the grand final, named "Crossing the Supernova", at [[NHK Hall]].<ref name="future_tours">
{{cite web
| title = Official updates on 2008 tours and releases (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-09-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080921115059/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 21 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

A blog entry by vocalist Shou announced that the band was in recording sessions for a third album named ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'', which was released on January 14, 2009.<ref name="cdjapan_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Vandalize" information on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416
| accessdate = 2008-10-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081031020521/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416| archivedate= 31 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="vandalize_update">
{{cite web
| title = Official site announcement of "Vandalize"
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-29
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081101084009/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html| archivedate= 1 November 2008 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
"[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]" is the third single to be featured on the album, along with "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" and "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]" for a total of 11 tracks. The album's title comes from the theme of "the destruction of culture."<ref name="shou_blog_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Recording samadhi" (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-21
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081022074619/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html| archivedate= 22 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

===2009: Fifth anniversary===
In the following weeks of the release of ''Vandalize'', the band started their tour for the year, Untitled Vandal(ism). The first half of the tour ran from February to April, while its second half ran throughout the month of July. The tour's finale, "Graced the Beautiful Day," occurred on August 23, 2009 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.<ref name="2009_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = Untitled Vandal(ism) official schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/tour.html
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Footage from the finale, as well as live studio performance footage, is set to be released on the live DVD, "Untitled Vandal(ism) #Finale 'Graced the Beautiful Day,'" on November 11, 2009.<ref name="vandalism_dvd_cdjapan">
{{cite web
| title = "Untitled Vandal(ism)" DVD listing on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBM-90218
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}}</ref>

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from "アリス九號." or "alice nine." to "Alice Nine" for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese [[transcription (linguistics)|transcription]] was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention. The Japanese transcription could also not be read as the band's proper name without the use of [[furigana]] or other means of alternative text. The entry also announced new work for the band's fifth anniversary—a new single and a new book, which would use the new English transcription upon release. Alice Nine's fifteenth [[maxi-single]], "[[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]]," was released on August 5, 2009. Shou describes the titular track as a "danceable song with a sweet and oriental feeling." "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~" is a book containing interviews, reports on the band's concert activities during 2009, photography, and more, and was released on August 24, 2009.<ref name="shou_blog_hana_name">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090611192525/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html| archivedate= 11 June 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="a9_hana_release">
{{cite web
| title = 'Hana' Release Information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090606065343/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html| archivedate= 6 June 2009 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On December 16, Alice Nine held their last concert for 2009. During the three-hour-long event, they performed a variety of songs from their entire career. For the very first song of the night, the band also performed a cover of [[The Beatles]]' hit song, "[[All You Need Is Love]]."

===2010–2012: ''Gemini'' and ''"9"''===
The band began its activities in 2010 with the announcement of a compilation album, ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'', which contains the title songs from each of the band's maxi-singles released since 2006. The compilation album was released on March 24, 2010. The band also finished their first tour of the year, ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' (幾何学ノ理), that same month.<ref name="2010_compalbum_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine 2010 NEWS' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html
| accessdate = 2010-01-26
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100125075205/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html| archivedate= 25 January 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In 2009, the band would also begin broadcasting programs on their own channel, "Alice 9 Channel," on the popular Japanese video sharing website [[Nico Nico Douga]]. The monthly program, hosted by guitarist Tora, features live interviews and announcements with members of the band, as well as broadcasts of concert footage and music videos. The live structure of the broadcast also allows users to comment on the program and give real-time feedback on questions directed towards the audience. The first installment of the program aired on September 2009 and was viewed by over 16,000 users.<ref name="a9channel_ep1">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice 9 Channel - Nico Nico Douga' (Japanese)
| work = nicovideo.jp
| url = http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv9207872
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref>

On April 4, 2010, during the final live of the ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' tour, the band announced the release of a new single on August 4, 2010. However, the official website stated a slight delay of the single's release, pushing the release date to August 25, 2010. In the same announcement, the single was officially titled "Senkou." Filming of the music video for "Senkou" began in May 2010.<ref name="senkou_pv_blog">
{{cite web
| title = 'PVPVPV' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100528055122/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html| archivedate= 28 May 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's official 2010 tour, ''Flash Light from the past'', began on July 5, 2010. The tour spanned over the following four months with 30 performances in 27 live houses across Japan. The tour ended with a concert on January 6, 2011 at the [[Nippon Budokan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-numbers.net/2010/04/big-news-for-alice-nine/ |title=Big News for Alice Nine |publisher=Dear Numbers |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/ |title=Alice Nine オフィシャルサイト |publisher=Pscompany.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.html |title=Alice Nine | official site |publisher=Web.pscompany.co.jp |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref> The final performance was aired on January 31 on [[WOWOW]], and a DVD containing footage of the concert is to be released on May 2, 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = 'Live DVD information' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/flame_news.html
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> The bass guitars and outfit that Saga used during the tour were displayed at [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/shop/technicalhouse/index.html ESP Ochanomizu Technical House] in Tokyo, Japan until January 23.

In the November 2010 edition of "Alice 9 Channel," Saga accidentally revealed the title and tentative release date for the band's fourth studio album, ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'', earlier than planned.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine Accidentally Reveal New Album Release
| work = musicjapanplus.jp
| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6459/alice-nine-accidentally-reveal-new-album-release/
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> Details of the album followed soon after, and ''Gemini'' was released on February 9, 2011. The album ranked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Charts upon release, making the album their highest ranking release yet.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = ''Gemini'' Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=900415&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31487662
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> A tour coinciding with the release of the album, entitled "Spring Circuit -Prelude to 'Gemini'-," will run from April to May 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Live Schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/live.cgi
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> On February 22, 2012, Alice Nine released their album ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|"9"]]''. The majority of the year was spent with performing concert tours.

===2012–present: Universal Music Japan and name change===
In August 2012, Alice nine announced they were switching record labels to Universal Music's Nayutawave Records.<ref>{{cite web| title = Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan| work = musicjapanplus.jp| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/17171/alice-nine-announce-count-down-live-and-signing-with-universal-music-japan/| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref> The band stated on their [[Niconico]] web talk show "Alice 9 Channel" that to make up for the single release in 2012 they would release 3 new singles in 2013 three months in a row. They later went on to release "Daybreak" on March 20, 2013, "Shadow Play" on April 17 and "Shooting Star" on May 29.

On March 19, 2014 Alice Nine released their sixth studio album ''Supernova'' which contains the previously released singles "Daybreak", "Shadowplay", "Shooting Star", "Kaizen Zenya", "Exist" and "Shining" and six new songs. On August 25, 2014, they parted ways with PS Company after ten years. On October 29, 2014 the [Resolution -Alice in Asia-] DVD containing selected performances from concerts in 2014 and a documentary detailing their travel experiences, behind-the-stage footage and interviews with the band members. <ref>http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine/news/2014/10/31</ref>

On March 1, 2015, the group announced that they will now be known as A9. They also announced the EP ''Ginga no wo to'', which they hope to finance through a [[crowdfunding]] program.<ref>{{cite web| title = A9 / Alice Nine's Revival| work = jame-world.com| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-114240-a9-alice-nine-s-revival.html| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref>

==Members==
* {{nihongo|Shou|将}} – [[lead vocals]], [[Bandleader|leader]]
** As of January 2012, the position of band leader has been moved from Nao to Shou.<ref name=ShouBlog>[http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/archive1-201201.html Shou's Official Blog] ''ameblo.jp'' Retrieved 2012-04-25</ref>
* {{nihongo|Hiroto|ヒロト}} – [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
** Also in the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Karasu, that formed in 2009 with Tatsurou ([[Mucc]]), Mizuki ([[Sadie (band)|Sadie]]), Dunch ([[Jealkb]]) and Kenzo ([[Ayabie]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/karasu-is-free/|title=KARASU is "free"|publisher=tokyohive.com|date=2010-10-12 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
* {{nihongo|Tora|虎}} – [[guitar]], [[piano]], backing vocals
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as lead guitarist "Mon Marshy", with Saga as "Tomorrow Joe" and Musasaby (Nao from [[Kagrra,]]), Madao (Keiyu from [[Kra (band)|Kra]]), Tako (Takuya from Administrator) and Gey (drums)
* {{nihongo|Saga|沙我}} – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[synthesizer]]s, [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as rhythm guitarist "Tomorrow Joe", with Tora as "Mon Marshy".
* {{nihongo|Nao|ナオ}} – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

== Discography ==
{{Cleanup|section|date=April 2010}}

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' (絶景色; ''Vivid Scenery of Colors'', April 4, 2006) Oricon Weekly Album Chart Position: 13<ref name=OriconAlbum>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_album/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Album Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'' (November 28, 2007) 9<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'' (January 14, 2009) 7<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'' (February 9, 2011) 3<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]'' (February 22, 2012) 12<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Supernova (Alice Nine album)|Supernova]]'' (March 19, 2014) 39<ref name=OriconAlbum/>

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'' (祇園盛者の鐘が鳴る; ''The Gion Temple's Bells Toll'', November 17, 2004) 62<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Alice Nine album)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', (July 27, 2005) 55<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'' (華想夢想紙; ''Flower Fancying Dream Fancying Paper'', November 23, 2005) 47<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Ginga no wo to'' (銀河ノヲト; ''Sound of The Galaxy'', August 2015)

===Compilation albums===
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'' (March 24, 2010) 46<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012'' (August 21, 2013)

===Singles===
* [[Namae wa, Mada Nai]] (名前は、未だ無ひ。; ''I Don't Yet Have a Name'', July 5, 2004) Oricon Weekly Single Chart Position: 94<ref name=OriconSingles>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_single/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Single Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* [[Gin no tsuki kuroi hoshi|Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi]] (銀の月黒い星; ''Silver Moon, Black Star'', March 30, 2005) 45<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yami ni chiru sakura|Yami ni Chiru Sakura]] (闇ニ散ル桜; ''Cherry Blossoms Scattered in the Darkness'', April 25, 2005) 54<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yuri wa Aoku Saite]] (百合は蒼く咲いて; ''Lilies Bloom Palely'', May 25, 2005) 51<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kowloon Nine Heads Rodeo Show]] (九龍; ''Nine Dragons'', January 25, 2006) 22<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Fantasy (Alice Nine song)|Fantasy]] (February 22, 2006) 20<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Akatsuki/Ikuoku no Chandelier]] (暁/幾億のシャンデリア; ''Dawn''/''Several Million Chandeliers'', February 22, 2006) 24<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Planet (song)|Blue Planet]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Number Six (song)|Number Six]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Jewels (song)|Jewels]] (March 21, 2007) 15<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[White Prayer]] (June 6, 2007) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]] (October 24, 2007) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]] (March 26, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]] (August 6, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]] (December 10, 2008) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]] (華【hæ･nə】, August 5, 2009) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Senkou (Alice Nine song)|Senkou]] (閃光, August 25, 2010) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Stargazer (Alice Nine song)|Stargazer:]] (November 11, 2010) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Flame (song)|Blue Flame]] (June 8, 2011) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Heart of Gold (Alice Nine song)|Heart of Gold]], (September 7, 2011) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Niji no Yuki]] (虹の雪, December 21, 2011) 7<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[daybreak (Alice Nine song)|Daybreak]] (March 20, 2013) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* Shadow Play (April 17, 2013) 11<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Shooting Star (Alice Nine song)|Shooting Star]] (May 29, 2013) 14<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kaisen Zenya]] (開戦前夜, December 6, 2013)
* Exist (December 6, 2013)
* [[Merry Christmas to U]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Shining (song)|Shining]] (February 26, 2014)

===DVDs===
* [2006.01.12] ''[[Alice in Wonderfilm]]''
* [2006] ''[[Peace & Smile Carnival tour 2005]]'' (～皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー～)
* [2006.10.04] ''[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]''
* [2007.01.24] ''[[Hello, Dear Numbers]]''
* [2007.07.10] ''Kachoufuugetsu Vol.2'' (花鳥風月 Vol.2)
* [2007.07.11] ''Royal Straight Flash''
* [2007.09.03] ''Royal Straight Kingdom''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures I]]''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures II]]''
* [2008.10.29] ''[[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]]''
* [2009.04.15] ''PSCompany 10th Anniversary Peace & Smile Carnival'' (PS Company 10周年記念公演)
* [2009.11.11] ''Untitled Vandal（ism）#Finale [Graced The Beautiful Day]''
* [2011.05.02] ''Tokyo Galaxy Alice Nine Live Tour 10 "Flash Light from the Past" Final at Nippon Budokan''
* [2012.06.05] ''Alice in Pictures III''
* [2013.06.19] ''2012 Court of "9"#4 Grand Finale Countdown Live''
* [2014.10.29] ''Resolution -ALICE IN ASIA-''

===Bibliography===
* [2007.04.28] "Dive into the Sun" (photo book)
* [2007.12.25] "Shiny Summer X'mas 2007" (photo book)
* [2008.02.29] "Alpha" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.03.27] "Zekkeishoku" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.09.13] "Alice Nine. First Piano Collection" (piano solo tablature)
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#1]"
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#2]"
* [2009.07.07] "Vandalize" (band score and tablature)
* [2009.08.24] "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~"

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.a9-project.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine Official website at Universal Music]

{{Alice Nine}}

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[[Category:Japanese pop rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Tokyo]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2004]]
[[Category:Universal Music Japan artists]]
[[Category:Tokuma Japan Communications artists]]

Alice Nine

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = A9
| image = Alicenine.jpg
| caption = A9 performing at the [[Wiltern Theatre]] 2007
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Alice Nine, alicenine
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[progressive rock]], [[pop rock]] (early)
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Free-Will|PS Company]], [[King Records (Japan)|King]], [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], [[Universal Music Group|Nayutawave]], [[EMI Records Japan]], [[CLJ Records|CLJ]] (EU)
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.a9-project.com/}}
| current_members = Shou Hiroto Tora Saga Nao
| past_members =
}}

'''A9''', previously known as {{nihongo|'''Alice Nine'''|アリス九號.||originally stylized as '''alicenine.'''}},<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini">
{{cite web| title = Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25–26| work = animenewsnetwork.com| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070821172405/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| archivedate= 21 August 2007}}</ref> is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 2004.<ref name="cdjournal_profile">{{cite web| title = CD Journal artist profile| work = cdjournal.com| url = http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=159382| accessdate = 2007-09-02}}</ref> Originally signed to [[PS Company]], they signed to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] until 2010 when the joined [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], the band then joined [[Universal Music Group]]'s Nayutawave Records for 2013.

The group has released six full-length records, some of which were distributed in Europe by [[CLJ Records]],<ref name="clj_records">{{cite web| title = CLJ Records artist profile| work = cljrecords.com| url = http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| accessdate = 2007-12-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071217081634/http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| archivedate= 17 December 2007}}</ref> along with several [[Extended play|EP]]s, singles and [[DVD]]s. In 2015 they shortened their name to A9.

==History==

===2004–2006: Conception and early work===
In August 2004,<ref name="barks_profile">
{{cite web
| title = Barks.jp artist profile
| work = barks.jp
| url = http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph
| accessdate = 2007-09-02
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071010185029/http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph| archivedate= 10 October 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> Alice Nine formed after the disbandment of the band Givuss, and the band's vocalist, Show, and guitarist Tora continued on to search for members to form a new band. Saga, the bassist for the band Delta Ark, and Nao, drummer for the bands Fatima and RusH, were also seeking bandmates as well, and the four members eventually joined together. Hiroto was the last member to join after Shou, Tora, Saga, and Nao spotted him at a performance with his band at the time, Baquepia. Show explains that the "Alice" in the band's name was something that they believed sounded "very visual kei" to them, while the "Nine" is written in [[kanji]] and represents their origins as a Japanese band.<ref name="jame_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview with JaME about JRock Revolution
| work = jame-world.com
| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081006025742/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445| archivedate= 6 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}
</ref>

Their first concert was held at the Ikebukuro Cyber on May 11, 2004 and soon after they released their first single, ''[[Namae wa, Mada Nai]]'' in July, and they soon toured with fellow PS Company band [[BIS (band)|BIS]]. In November, their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'', was released, and later that month, they did a nation-wide tour with the band Karen from [[Under Code Production]]s.<ref name="barks_profile" />

In 2005, the pace of CD releases increased; the band released the singles "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi," "Yami ni Chiru Sakura," and "Yuri wa Aoku Saite" consecutively for three months. These singles were eventually compiled onto their first major [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'', through a joint deal with PS Company and King Records. Alice Nine also went on tour with several bands throughout the year, including [[Ayabie]], [[Kra (band)|Kra]], and [[Kagrra]]. Following these events, the band had its first solo tour, ''Alice in Wonder Tour'', in August that year.<ref name="cdjournal_profile" /><ref name="king_records">
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine at King Records
| work = kingrecords.co.jp
| url = http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070817021805/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/#release| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> They released their first album ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' in April 2006.<ref name="cdjapan_feature">{{cite web| title = Alice Nine special feature| work = cdjapan.co.jp| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070909140635/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| archivedate= 9 September 2007}}</ref>

===2007: ''Alpha'' and mainstream success===
A turning point for the band came when the single "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" was released in March 2007. The single allowed the band to land their first magazine cover and feature article with volume 171 of [[Shoxx magazine|Shoxx Magazine]].<ref name="jewels_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Jewels (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that month on April 28, the band released ''Dive into the Sun'', a photobook that included an exclusive CD containing the song "Gekkou Yoku." Another landmark was Alice Nine's first performance outside of Japan at the JRock Revolution festival in [[Los Angeles, California]] on May 25, 2007. They joined with several other Japanese bands and became the closing performance of the Friday that weekend.<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini" /><ref name="jrock_revolution_interview">
{{cite web
| title = JRock Revolution interview
| work = jrockrevolution.com
| url = http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/65-alice-nine-interview.html
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
</ref>

The release of the "White Prayer" single in June marked another milestone for the band's development; vocalist Shou explained in an interview with Shoxx Magazine that the song defined the style that the band was aiming for and hoped to maintain in the future. The process of the song's creation also came about more naturally than usual, as many songs until then were made through trial and error.<ref name="alpha_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Alpha (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that year, on October 24, the group's single "[[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]]" was released and peaked at number six on the Oricon charts,<ref name="tsubasa_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Tsubasa" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=730885&samecd=1&chart_kbn=111&linkcd=40441771
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
}}</ref> making it one of their successful singles to date and landing the band a guest appearance on the [[Fuji Television]] [[variety show]] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]]'' for the first time.

On November 28, 2007, their second full-length album, ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'', was released. The title for the album originated as a means to describe the band's return to their roots and beginning anew. The uppercase first letter of the [[Greek alphabet]], [[Alpha (letter)|Α]], was chosen to symbolize this idea. Aside from the singles to be compiled onto the album, recording for songs began in September and lasted for approximately one month.<ref name="alpha_interview" /> The album reached the ninth position on the Oricon weekly chart, selling over 17,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="alpha_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Alpha" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=736434&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31388602
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

===2008: ''Vandalize''===
Alice Nine started off the year with another tour, ''alice nine. 2008 standing tour "A to U"''. However, complications arose when guitarist Tora was diagnosed with a [[spinal disc]] [[hernia]], which had worsened over time to the point of numbness throughout the left side of his body.
Finally seeking medical help, the tour had to be postponed until Tora recovered enough for the band to resume activities in Tokyo.<ref name="mirrorball_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Mirror Ball (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

The band released a new single, titled "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" on March 26, 2008. The title song of the single was used in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga [[Aquarian Age]].<ref name="Aquarian Age">
{{cite web
| title = aquarian-movie
| work = official movie site
| url = http://www.aquarian-movie.com/
| accessdate = 2008-01-14
}}</ref>

Two compilations of the band's [[music video]]s, "[[Alice in Pictures I]]" and "[[Alice in Pictures II]]", were released on July 2, 2008. The DVDs contain approximately 8 music videos in chronological order of their original release, with "Alice in Pictures I" including the videos from "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi" to "[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]". "Alice in Pictures II" contains videos from "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" to "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Eraser -Memoire d'une fleur-]]", and also includes a new music video for "Gekkou Yoku", a song which was exclusively included with the [[Dive into the Sun|"Dive into the Sun" photobook]].<ref name="compilation_dvds">
{{cite web
| title = Official website promotion for DVD compilations
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080419234756/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html  |archivedate = 2008-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://starsbright14.multiply.com/photos/album/19 |title=Reflections of Life - Alice Nine - Dive into the Sun Photobook |publisher=Starsbright14.multiply.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>

On August 6, the band released their latest single, "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]." The single reached a peak mark of No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon daily charts which is currently the band's current top position on mainstream Japanese charts.<ref name="RAINBOWS">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-05-16
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080617234505/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 17 June 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The band also started their tour called "Discotheque play like 'A' Rainbows" which coincided with the new single. The tour lasted the entire month, and the concert footage was released on their [[live DVD]], [[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]], on October 29, 2008.<ref name="Discotheque tour DVD">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081014174439/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi| archivedate= 14 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's fourteenth maxi-single, "[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]," was released on December 10, 2008. The title song was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S]] and was released in two versions.<ref name="CROSS GAME">{{cite web
| title = CROSS GAME information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080929032128/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html| archivedate= 29 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>
On December 19, 2008, the band's tour at the time culminated in the grand final, named "Crossing the Supernova", at [[NHK Hall]].<ref name="future_tours">
{{cite web
| title = Official updates on 2008 tours and releases (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-09-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080921115059/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 21 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

A blog entry by vocalist Shou announced that the band was in recording sessions for a third album named ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'', which was released on January 14, 2009.<ref name="cdjapan_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Vandalize" information on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416
| accessdate = 2008-10-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081031020521/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416| archivedate= 31 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="vandalize_update">
{{cite web
| title = Official site announcement of "Vandalize"
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-29
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081101084009/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html| archivedate= 1 November 2008 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
"[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]" is the third single to be featured on the album, along with "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" and "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]" for a total of 11 tracks. The album's title comes from the theme of "the destruction of culture."<ref name="shou_blog_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Recording samadhi" (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-21
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081022074619/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html| archivedate= 22 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

===2009: Fifth anniversary===
In the following weeks of the release of ''Vandalize'', the band started their tour for the year, Untitled Vandal(ism). The first half of the tour ran from February to April, while its second half ran throughout the month of July. The tour's finale, "Graced the Beautiful Day," occurred on August 23, 2009 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.<ref name="2009_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = Untitled Vandal(ism) official schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/tour.html
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Footage from the finale, as well as live studio performance footage, is set to be released on the live DVD, "Untitled Vandal(ism) #Finale 'Graced the Beautiful Day,'" on November 11, 2009.<ref name="vandalism_dvd_cdjapan">
{{cite web
| title = "Untitled Vandal(ism)" DVD listing on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBM-90218
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}}</ref>

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from "アリス九號." or "alice nine." to "Alice Nine" for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese [[transcription (linguistics)|transcription]] was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention. The Japanese transcription could also not be read as the band's proper name without the use of [[furigana]] or other means of alternative text. The entry also announced new work for the band's fifth anniversary—a new single and a new book, which would use the new English transcription upon release. Alice Nine's fifteenth [[maxi-single]], "[[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]]," was released on August 5, 2009. Shou describes the titular track as a "danceable song with a sweet and oriental feeling." "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~" is a book containing interviews, reports on the band's concert activities during 2009, photography, and more, and was released on August 24, 2009.<ref name="shou_blog_hana_name">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090611192525/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html| archivedate= 11 June 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="a9_hana_release">
{{cite web
| title = 'Hana' Release Information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090606065343/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html| archivedate= 6 June 2009 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On December 16, Alice Nine held their last concert for 2009. During the three-hour-long event, they performed a variety of songs from their entire career. For the very first song of the night, the band also performed a cover of [[The Beatles]]' hit song, "[[All You Need Is Love]]."

===2010–2012: ''Gemini'' and ''"9"''===
The band began its activities in 2010 with the announcement of a compilation album, ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'', which contains the title songs from each of the band's maxi-singles released since 2006. The compilation album was released on March 24, 2010. The band also finished their first tour of the year, ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' (幾何学ノ理), that same month.<ref name="2010_compalbum_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine 2010 NEWS' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html
| accessdate = 2010-01-26
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100125075205/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html| archivedate= 25 January 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In 2009, the band would also begin broadcasting programs on their own channel, "Alice 9 Channel," on the popular Japanese video sharing website [[Nico Nico Douga]]. The monthly program, hosted by guitarist Tora, features live interviews and announcements with members of the band, as well as broadcasts of concert footage and music videos. The live structure of the broadcast also allows users to comment on the program and give real-time feedback on questions directed towards the audience. The first installment of the program aired on September 2009 and was viewed by over 16,000 users.<ref name="a9channel_ep1">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice 9 Channel - Nico Nico Douga' (Japanese)
| work = nicovideo.jp
| url = http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv9207872
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref>

On April 4, 2010, during the final live of the ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' tour, the band announced the release of a new single on August 4, 2010. However, the official website stated a slight delay of the single's release, pushing the release date to August 25, 2010. In the same announcement, the single was officially titled "Senkou." Filming of the music video for "Senkou" began in May 2010.<ref name="senkou_pv_blog">
{{cite web
| title = 'PVPVPV' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100528055122/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html| archivedate= 28 May 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's official 2010 tour, ''Flash Light from the past'', began on July 5, 2010. The tour spanned over the following four months with 30 performances in 27 live houses across Japan. The tour ended with a concert on January 6, 2011 at the [[Nippon Budokan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-numbers.net/2010/04/big-news-for-alice-nine/ |title=Big News for Alice Nine |publisher=Dear Numbers |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/ |title=Alice Nine オフィシャルサイト |publisher=Pscompany.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.html |title=Alice Nine | official site |publisher=Web.pscompany.co.jp |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref> The final performance was aired on January 31 on [[WOWOW]], and a DVD containing footage of the concert is to be released on May 2, 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = 'Live DVD information' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/flame_news.html
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> The bass guitars and outfit that Saga used during the tour were displayed at [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/shop/technicalhouse/index.html ESP Ochanomizu Technical House] in Tokyo, Japan until January 23.

In the November 2010 edition of "Alice 9 Channel," Saga accidentally revealed the title and tentative release date for the band's fourth studio album, ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'', earlier than planned.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine Accidentally Reveal New Album Release
| work = musicjapanplus.jp
| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6459/alice-nine-accidentally-reveal-new-album-release/
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> Details of the album followed soon after, and ''Gemini'' was released on February 9, 2011. The album ranked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Charts upon release, making the album their highest ranking release yet.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = ''Gemini'' Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=900415&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31487662
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> A tour coinciding with the release of the album, entitled "Spring Circuit -Prelude to 'Gemini'-," will run from April to May 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Live Schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/live.cgi
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> On February 22, 2012, Alice Nine released their album ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|"9"]]''. The majority of the year was spent with performing concert tours.

===2012–present: Universal Music Japan and name change===
In August 2012, Alice nine announced they were switching record labels to Universal Music's Nayutawave Records.<ref>{{cite web| title = Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan| work = musicjapanplus.jp| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/17171/alice-nine-announce-count-down-live-and-signing-with-universal-music-japan/| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref> The band stated on their [[Niconico]] web talk show "Alice 9 Channel" that to make up for the single release in 2012 they would release 3 new singles in 2013 three months in a row. They later went on to release "Daybreak" on March 20, 2013, "Shadow Play" on April 17 and "Shooting Star" on May 29.

On March 19, 2014 Alice Nine released their sixth studio album ''Supernova'' which contains the previously released singles "Daybreak", "Shadowplay", "Shooting Star", "Kaizen Zenya", "Exist" and "Shining" and six new songs. On August 25, 2014, they parted ways with PS Company after ten years. On October 29, 2014 the [Resolution -Alice in Asia-] DVD containing selected performances from concerts in 2014 and a documentary detailing their travel experiences, behind-the-stage footage and interviews with the band members. <ref>http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine/news/2014/10/31</ref>

On March 1, 2015, the group announced that they will now be known as A9. They also announced the EP ''Ginga no wo to'', which they hope to finance through a [[crowdfunding]] program.<ref>{{cite web| title = A9 / Alice Nine's Revival| work = jame-world.com| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-114240-a9-alice-nine-s-revival.html| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref>

==Members==
* {{nihongo|Shou|将}} – [[lead vocals]], [[Bandleader|leader]]
** As of January 2012, the position of band leader has been moved from Nao to Shou.<ref name=ShouBlog>[http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/archive1-201201.html Shou's Official Blog] ''ameblo.jp'' Retrieved 2012-04-25</ref>
* {{nihongo|Hiroto|ヒロト}} – [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
** Also in the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Karasu, that formed in 2009 with Tatsurou ([[Mucc]]), Mizuki ([[Sadie (band)|Sadie]]), Dunch ([[Jealkb]]) and Kenzo ([[Ayabie]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/karasu-is-free/|title=KARASU is "free"|publisher=tokyohive.com|date=2010-10-12 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
* {{nihongo|Tora|虎}} – [[guitar]], [[piano]], backing vocals
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as lead guitarist "Mon Marshy", with Saga as "Tomorrow Joe" and Musasaby (Nao from [[Kagrra,]]), Madao (Keiyu from [[Kra (band)|Kra]]), Tako (Takuya from Administrator) and Gey (drums)
* {{nihongo|Saga|沙我}} – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[synthesizer]]s, [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as rhythm guitarist "Tomorrow Joe", with Tora as "Mon Marshy".
* {{nihongo|Nao|ナオ}} – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

== Discography ==
{{Cleanup|section|date=April 2010}}

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' (絶景色; ''Vivid Scenery of Colors'', April 4, 2006) Oricon Weekly Album Chart Position: 13<ref name=OriconAlbum>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_album/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Album Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'' (November 28, 2007) 9<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'' (January 14, 2009) 7<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'' (February 9, 2011) 3<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]'' (February 22, 2012) 12<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Supernova (Alice Nine album)|Supernova]]'' (March 19, 2014) 39<ref name=OriconAlbum/>

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'' (祇園盛者の鐘が鳴る; ''The Gion Temple's Bells Toll'', November 17, 2004) 62<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Alice Nine album)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', (July 27, 2005) 55<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'' (華想夢想紙; ''Flower Fancying Dream Fancying Paper'', November 23, 2005) 47<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Ginga no wo to'' (銀河ノヲト; ''Sound of The Galaxy'', August 2015)

===Compilation albums===
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'' (March 24, 2010) 46<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012'' (August 21, 2013)

===Singles===
* [[Namae wa, Mada Nai]] (名前は、未だ無ひ。; ''I Don't Yet Have a Name'', July 5, 2004) Oricon Weekly Single Chart Position: 94<ref name=OriconSingles>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_single/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Single Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* [[Gin no tsuki kuroi hoshi|Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi]] (銀の月黒い星; ''Silver Moon, Black Star'', March 30, 2005) 45<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yami ni chiru sakura|Yami ni Chiru Sakura]] (闇ニ散ル桜; ''Cherry Blossoms Scattered in the Darkness'', April 25, 2005) 54<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yuri wa Aoku Saite]] (百合は蒼く咲いて; ''Lilies Bloom Palely'', May 25, 2005) 51<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kowloon Nine Heads Rodeo Show]] (九龍; ''Nine Dragons'', January 25, 2006) 22<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Fantasy (Alice Nine song)|Fantasy]] (February 22, 2006) 20<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Akatsuki/Ikuoku no Chandelier]] (暁/幾億のシャンデリア; ''Dawn''/''Several Million Chandeliers'', February 22, 2006) 24<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Planet (song)|Blue Planet]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Number Six (song)|Number Six]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Jewels (song)|Jewels]] (March 21, 2007) 15<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[White Prayer]] (June 6, 2007) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]] (October 24, 2007) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]] (March 26, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]] (August 6, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]] (December 10, 2008) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]] (華【hæ･nə】, August 5, 2009) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Senkou (Alice Nine song)|Senkou]] (閃光, August 25, 2010) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Stargazer (Alice Nine song)|Stargazer:]] (November 11, 2010) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Flame (song)|Blue Flame]] (June 8, 2011) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Heart of Gold (Alice Nine song)|Heart of Gold]], (September 7, 2011) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Niji no Yuki]] (虹の雪, December 21, 2011) 7<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[daybreak (Alice Nine song)|Daybreak]] (March 20, 2013) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* Shadow Play (April 17, 2013) 11<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Shooting Star (Alice Nine song)|Shooting Star]] (May 29, 2013) 14<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kaisen Zenya]] (開戦前夜, December 6, 2013)
* [[Exist (song)|Exist]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Merry Christmas to U]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Shining (song)|Shining]] (February 26, 2014)

===DVDs===
* [2006.01.12] ''[[Alice in Wonderfilm]]''
* [2006] ''[[Peace & Smile Carnival tour 2005]]'' (～皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー～)
* [2006.10.04] ''[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]''
* [2007.01.24] ''[[Hello, Dear Numbers]]''
* [2007.07.10] ''Kachoufuugetsu Vol.2'' (花鳥風月 Vol.2)
* [2007.07.11] ''Royal Straight Flash''
* [2007.09.03] ''Royal Straight Kingdom''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures I]]''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures II]]''
* [2008.10.29] ''[[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]]''
* [2009.04.15] ''PSCompany 10th Anniversary Peace & Smile Carnival'' (PS Company 10周年記念公演)
* [2009.11.11] ''Untitled Vandal（ism）#Finale [Graced The Beautiful Day]''
* [2011.05.02] ''Tokyo Galaxy Alice Nine Live Tour 10 "Flash Light from the Past" Final at Nippon Budokan''
* [2012.06.05] ''Alice in Pictures III''
* [2013.06.19] ''2012 Court of "9"#4 Grand Finale Countdown Live''
* [2014.10.29] ''Resolution -ALICE IN ASIA-''

===Bibliography===
* [2007.04.28] "Dive into the Sun" (photo book)
* [2007.12.25] "Shiny Summer X'mas 2007" (photo book)
* [2008.02.29] "Alpha" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.03.27] "Zekkeishoku" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.09.13] "Alice Nine. First Piano Collection" (piano solo tablature)
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#1]"
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#2]"
* [2009.07.07] "Vandalize" (band score and tablature)
* [2009.08.24] "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~"

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.a9-project.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine Official website at Universal Music]

{{Alice Nine}}

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Babymetal

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{{About|the Japanese band|the band's debut album of the same name|Babymetal (album)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Babymetal
| alias =
| image = Babymetal-2014-01.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Babymetal performing in London, November 2014
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Japan
| genre = [[Heavy Metal Music|Heavy metal]], [[J-pop]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://volna.afisha.ru/heroes/samye-udivitelnye-detimuzykanty-ot-unlocking-the-truth-do-steklovaty/|title=Самые удивительные дети-музыканты: от Unlocking the Truth до "Стекловаты"|trans-title=Most astonishing child musicians: From Unlocking the Truth to Steklovata|publisher=Afisha-Volna|date=2014-07-28|accessdate=2014-12-12|language=Russian}}</ref>
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = [[Toy's Factory#Sub-labels|Jūonbu Records]]<ref name="sakuragakuin-news20120209" /> [[Toy's Factory#Sub-labels|BMD Fox Records]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tower.jp/article/series/2013/06/19/b1072|title=BABYMETAL 『メギツネ』|work=[[Tower Records|Tower Records Online]]|date=2013-07-03|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese}}</ref> [[earMUSIC]] ([[United Kingdom|UK]])
| associated_acts = [[Sakura Gakuin]]
| website = {{URL|babymetal.jp}}
| current_members = [[Suzuka Nakamoto|Su-metal]] [[Yui Mizuno|Yuimetal]] [[Moa Kikuchi|Moametal]]
| past_members =
}}
'''Babymetal''' (stylized as '''BABYMETAL''') is a [[Japan]]ese [[Heavy metal music|metal]] [[Japanese idol|idol]] band.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2040606/full|title=レディー・ガガ、BABYMETAL前座に最前列で大興奮楽屋で4ショットも熱望|newspaper=[[Oricon|Oricon Style]]|date=2014-08-04|accessdate=2014-08-19|language=Japanese}} {{cite news|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/f-et-tp0-20140804-1345707.html|title=ホーム芸能ニュースガガ、前座ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬにノリノリ|newspaper=[[Nikkan Sports]]|date=2014|accessdate=2014-08-19}} {{cite news|url=http://www.entameplex.com/archives/11981|title=BABYMETAL：レディー・ガガのツアーサポートアクトに決定|work=Entame Plex|date=2014-06-19|accessdate=2014-08-19}}</ref> Their line-up consists of [[Suzuka Nakamoto]] as "Su-metal", [[Yui Mizuno]] as "Yuimetal", and [[Moa Kikuchi]] as "Moametal". The concept of the group is a fusion of the metal and [[Japanese idol|idol]] genres.<ref name="oricon20130121" /> The three teenage girls and their band are managed by the [[Amuse, Inc.|Amuse]] talent agency. They released their debut album [[Babymetal (album)|of the same name]] in February 2014.

==History==

===2010: Origins and formation===

The group was initially formed in 2010 as a subunit of the female [[Japanese idol|idol]] group [[Sakura Gakuin]], aiming to realize a "fusion of metal and idol [music]".{{efn|group=upper-alpha|The group [[Sakura Gakuin]] ("Cherry Blossom Academy") has a number of so-called "extra-curricular activities"/"clubs [by interest]", like a cooking club, a science club, etc. Each club has its own musical group that records its own original songs. The {{nihongo|"Heavy Music Club"|重音部|''Jūon-bu''}} has three members (Su-metal, Yuimetal and Moametal) and releases records as a band called Babymetal.}}<ref name="barks-biography">{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000003197&m=bio|title=BABYMETAL – Biography – Artist|publisher=Barks|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref> [[J-pop]],<ref name="oricon20130121" /><ref name="MTV Iggy report" /><ref name="jcast201112-16116731"/><ref name="kawaiigirljapan20120214" /> Kobametal (Babymetal's producer) says that he had been envisioning the creation of a group around [[Suzuka Nakamoto]] (Su-metal)'s lead vocals ever since 2009, since the time when Suzuka's group [[Karen Girl's]] disbanded. Kobametal looked around for more members and finally decided that because of Suzuka's unique stage presence, the other members should contrast her. "What if other children were dancing around her like angels?", he thought, and so asked [[Yui Mizuno]] (Yuimetal) and [[Moa Kikuchi]] (Moametal) (both were just 10 years old at the time<ref name="MTV Iggy report" />) to participate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/pickup/20121026/1044961/?ST=life&P=3|script-title=ja:異色メタルアイドル「ベビーメタル」はなぜ人気？ "仕掛け人"を直撃！|work=Nikkei Trendy Net|date=2012-10-31|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese}}</ref> None of the three members knew what metal music was before the inception of the band.<ref name="razortv684979">{{cite web|title=BABYMETAL: 'Cutest Headbangers On The Planet'|url=http://www.razor.tv/video/684979/babymetal-cutest-headbangers-on-the-planet|work=Razor TV|accessdate=2014-01-18|location=Singapore|language=Japanese, with subtitles in English|date=December 2013}}</ref> Suzuka Nakamoto (Su-metal) once said in an interview to MTV 81, "The first time we heard the idea for Babymetal, we were like 'What the?!'".{{efn|group=upper-alpha|Her words are translated from Japanese, so she didn't actually say "What the!?".}}<ref name="Rock In Japan 2013 interview">{{cite web|last1=St. Michel|first1=Patrick|title=Headbanging with Babymetal at Rock In Japan 2013|url=http://www.mtv81.com/features/interviews/headbanging-with-babymetal-at-rock-in-japan-2013/|website=Mtv81.com|publisher=MTV81|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref>

According to Kobametal, Babymetal's name came to him by revelation (as a "divine message"). It is a play on the words "heavy metal", as, in Japanese, the word {{nihongo|"baby"|ベビー|bebī}} rhymes with {{nihongo|"heavy"|ヘビー|hebī}}. "Baby" may indicate cuteness, "metal" – intensity. Also, he has come to like interpreting it as "newborn metal".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/pickup/20121026/1044961/?ST=life&P=2|script-title=ja:異色メタルアイドル「ベビーメタル」はなぜ人気？ "仕掛け人"を直撃！|trans_title=Why is the unique metal idol group Babymetal so popular? Their gimmick is a hit!|page=2|work=Nikkei Trendy Net|date=2013-10-31|accessdate=2014-01-20|language=Japanese}}</ref> In an interview for Razor TV while in Singapore in late 2013, the band members also used the latter interpretation. They stated their brand of metal was a newborn genre, and that was what "baby" in "Babymetal" stood for.<ref name="razortv684979" />

===2010–2012: Indie releases===
Babymetal's first live appearance was on November 28, 2010 at the first Sakura Gakuin's solo concert.<ref name="hmv20121228" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ameblo.jp/sakuragakuin/entry-10719087116.html|script-title=ja:クラブ活動の秘密情報★☆|work=Sakura Gakuin's official blog|date=2010-11-26|accessdate=2014-08-24|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://artist.amuse.co.jp/artist/sakuragakuin/|title=Sakura Gakuin - Amuse Official Website (Live Events > 2010年11月28日「さくら学院祭☆2010」)|accessdate=2014-08-24|language=Japanese}}</ref> Their first song, "Doki Doki Morning", was originally released in April 2011 on the Sakura Gakuin album ''Sakura Gakuin 2010nendo: Message''. Later the band shot a music video for the song and in October 2011 released it as a [[DVD single]] intended for limited (live-venues-only) distribution. Having been uploaded to YouTube in the same October, initially the video attracted only some Japanese fans of [[Japanese idol|idols]], but in about a month was noticed overseas and confused and shocked people worldwide. By December 16 it was watched 380 thousand times with most views coming, apart from Japan, from North America, Russia, Sweden and Finland. Most of the 1,300 comments were in English. In a year, by the end of 2012 the video would total over 1 million views.<ref name="barks-biography" /><ref name="jcast201112-16116731">{{cite news|url=http://www.j-cast.com/2011/12/16116731.html|title=12～13歳女の子の「ヘビメタアイドル」「さくら学院 BABYMETAL」に世界が大注目|trans_title=12 to 13 Year Old Girls World's Hottest "Heavy Metal Idols" – Sakura Gakuin's BABYMETAL|language=ja|publisher=J-CAST|date=2011-12-16|accessdate=2013-04-18}}</ref><ref name="hmv20121228">{{cite news|url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/1210080004/|title=BABYMETAL 動画コメント掲載DEATH!!|publisher=[[HMV|HMV Japan]]|date=2012-12-28|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name="sozo20131207" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2011/10/07/0701|title=BABYMETAL、テビュー曲のミュージック・クリップとタオルがセットに|publisher=[[Tower Records]]|work=Tower Records Online|date=2011-10-12|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref><ref name="blabbermouth20120702">{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/japan-s-babymetal-talks-headbangeeeeerrrrr-single-plans-to-travel-overseas-video/|title=Japan's BABYMETAL Talks 'Headbangeeeeerrrrr!' Single, Plans To Travel Overseas (Video)|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=2012-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20121108224708/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QbAXXXOJF8|title=BABYMETAL - ド・キ・ド・キ☆モーニング[ Doki Doki☆Morning ](Edit ver.) (Archived on 8 November 2012)}}</ref><ref name="Rocketnews24 interview" /> Also, in July 2011 at a Sakura Gakuin concert Babymetal premiered a second song, "[[Ijime, Dame, Zettai]]" ("No More Bullying", with sensational{{Peacock term|date=February 2015}} lyrics against [[bullying]]), but it would only be released as a single much later, in 2013.<ref name="MTV Iggy report" /><ref name="hmv20121228" /><ref name="blabbermouth20120702" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDqaTXqCN-Q|title=BABYMETAL - イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタイ - Ijime,Dame,Zettai (Full ver.) }}</ref>

Babymetal's first CD single was a collaboration with a band called Kiba of Akiba and was titled "[[Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba]]". Released on an [[independent record label|indie]] sublabel of [[Toy's Factory]] (Jūonbu Records, same sublabel as "Doki Doki Morning" and later "Head Bangya!!") in March 2012,<ref name="sakuragakuin-news20120209">{{cite news|url=http://www.sakuragakuin.jp/news/release.php?page=11|title=重音部 BABYMETAL 『BABYMETAL × キバオブアキ』情報（2012.02.09）|date=2012-02-09|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese|work=[[Sakura Gakuin]]'s official website}}</ref> it ranked 3rd on the [[Oricon]] weekly indie chart and number one in the [[Tower Records#Japan|Tower Records Shibuya]] weekly indie ranking.<ref name="deview20120427">{{cite news|url=http://deview.co.jp/News?am_article_id=2010827|title=女の子3人組のメタルダンスユニット"BABYMETAL"、初の単独シングル発売決定|trans_title=Three-girl metal dance unit "BABYMETAL" releases first indie single|language=ja|work=De View|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2013-04-18}}</ref>

In July 2012, Babymetal released a single titled "[[Head Bangya!!]]".<ref name="deview20120427" /> The music video for the title track, directed by Hidenobu Tanabe, who would be named Best Director of that year (2012) at the [[Space Shower Music Video Awards]],<ref name="headbangya-director">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GErGfHjHQ0|title=<nowiki>BABYMETAL - ヘドバンギャー！！[ Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! ] (Full ver.) - YouTube</nowiki>|publisher=[[Toy's Factory]]}} {{cite news|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/71503|title=BABYMETAL「ヘドバンギャー!!」でSU-METALに神降臨|work=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]]|date=2012-06-21}} {{cite news|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/86595|title=スペシャ「MVA」大賞はきゃりー、サカナ、ワンオク|work=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]]|date=2013-03-13}}</ref> narrated a story of a 15-year-old girl who found a legendary neck corset in a mysterious box that fell upon her from above. All of a sudden, the corset jumps out of her hands, wraps around her neck and turns her into "Headbangya!!".<ref name="headbangya-director" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kawaii-girl.jp/feature/20118?lang=en|title=BABYMETAL is going to release first solo CD "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" on July 4. In this movie you might witness the legendary corset!?|newspaper=Kawaii Girl Japan|date=2012-06-27|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref> The limited version of the CD actually came in a box that included a neck corset for [[headbanging]] training.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.babymetal.jp/discography/|title=BABYMETAL - Discography|work=Babymetal's official website|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref><ref name="barks20120621" />

In August 2012, Babymetal debuted at one of the biggest rock festivals in Japan, [[Summer Sonic Festival|Summer Sonic]].<ref name="hmv20121228" /><ref name="musicman-net20120820">{{cite news|url=http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/19430.html|title=BABYMETAL サマソニ史上最年少＆初出場でロックファンを魅了、海外公演も決定|work=Musicman-Net|date=2012-08-20|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news/0/3768/|title=「SUMMER SONIC 2012」緊急出演決定DEATH！！|work=Babymetal's official site|date=2012-08-10|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref> With the average age of 12, the band became the youngest act ever to perform there.<ref name="sozo20131207" />

===2013–present: Growth in popularity, viral success and debut album ===
In January 2013, the band debuted on a [[major record label]] with the single "[[Ijime, Dame, Zettai]]". It sold 19,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number 6 in the [[Oricon Singles Chart|Oricon Weekly Singles Chart]].<ref name="oricon20130121">{{cite news|url=http://biz-m.oricon.co.jp/news/data/991.shtml|title=TOP10入りデビューするライブ重視の個性派アイドル～Cheeky Parade、BABYMETAL|language=ja|work=ORICON BiZ online|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2013-01-21|accessdate=2013-04-18}}</ref>

In the spring of 2013, [[Suzuka Nakamoto]] (Su-metal) graduated from junior high school and therefore had to "graduate" from the group Sakura Gakuin (that consists of girls of up to junior high). However, their management decided that Babymetal would not dissolve and would continue its activities as a band.<ref name="kawaiigirljapan20120214">{{cite news|url=http://www.kawaii-girl.jp/feature/34913?lang=en|title=<nowiki> [BABYMETAL] The end was the beginning of the new story of BABYMETAL. It has begun at that night. Here is the report from the night at Zepp Tokyo!</nowiki>|work=Kawaii Girl Japan|date=2013-02-14|accessdate=2013-11-15}}</ref> The group released its next single, titled "[[Megitsune]]" on Wednesday, June 19.<ref name="japanverse20130416">{{cite news|url=http://japanverse.com/2013/04/babymetal-to-release-megitsune-on-june-19th/|title=BABYMETAL To Release "Megitsune" On June 19th|publisher=Japanverse|date=2013-04-16}}</ref> On November 20, 2013, Babymetal released its first live DVD/Blu-ray Disc. The disc contained three different concerts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/video-audio/clips/article505152/japan-metaller-babymetal-live-aufnahme-von-catch-me-if-you-can.html|title=Japan-Metaller Babymetal Live-Aufnahme von ‘Catch Me If You Can’ – METAL HAMMER|publisher=[[Metal Hammer]]|date=2013-11-29|accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref> The Blu-ray Disc version debuted at seventh place in the weekly Oricon Blu-ray Disc charts (and at the second place among music Blu-ray Discs).<ref name="oricon20131127">{{cite news|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2031323/full/|title=【オリコン】BABYMETAL、初ライブBDがTOP10入り|trans_title=[Oricon] BABYMETAL's first live blu-ray enters top 10|language=ja|newspaper=[[Oricon|Oricon Style]]|date=2013-11-27|accessdate=2013-12-07|language=Japanese}}</ref>

On August 10 and 11, 2013, Babymetal again took part in the Summer Sonic Festival, performing both in Tokyo and Osaka.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mantan-web.jp/2013/05/18/20130518dog00m200024000c.html|title=BABYMETAL ： 2度目のサマソニ参戦が決定今年は大阪にも降臨！|trans_title=BABYMETAL announces they will attend Summer Sonic in Osaka for a second time this year|language=ja|publisher=Mantan-Web|date=2013-05-18}}</ref> Reportedly, [[Metallica]] members came to watch their show.<ref name="barks-kawaiigirljapan20131004" /><ref name="barks20131121" /> Later, in October 2013, Babymetal also became the youngest act ever to perform at the heavy metal music festival [[Loud Park Festival|Loud Park]].<ref name="sozo20131207">{{cite web|url=http://www.sozo.sg/babymetal/|title=BABYMETAL Live in Singapore 2013|work=SOZO|publisher=SOZO Pte Ltd|accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref> In November 2013, Babymetal released a promo video for the Japanese premiere of [[Metallica]]'s movie ''[[Metallica Through the Never|Through the Never]]''.<ref name="Baby Metal advertise Metallica"/>

On February 26, 2014, Babymetal released its first, [[Babymetal (album)|self-titled album]]. It contained 13 tracks and was also available in a limited edition that included a DVD with music videos and live footage.<ref name=albumnews>{{cite web |url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news/0/12357/ |title=1st Album「BABYMETAL」発売決定DEATH！！|date=2014-01-24 |website=BABYMETAL.jp |publisher=BABYMETAL|language=ja |trans_title=1st Album "BABYMETAL" set for release |archiveurl= |archivedate= |deadurl= |accessdate=2014-01-31 |quote= }}</ref><ref name=2dayconcert>{{cite web |url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news/0/11770/ |title=日本武道館2DAYS決定！！オフィシャルHP先行がスタートDEATH！！12月24日（火）23時59分まで！！|date=2013-12-21 |website=BABYMETAL.jp |publisher=BABYMETAL|language=ja |trans_title= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |deadurl= |accessdate=2014-01-31 |quote= }}</ref> The album was very well received by music critics<ref name="rollingstone-review">{{cite journal | author=Kazumi Namba | date=2014-02-10 | url=http://www.rollingstonejapan.com/reviews/archive/babymetal/ | title=BABYMETAL | journal=[[Rolling Stone|Rolling Stone Japan Edition]] | issue=March 2014 | page=103 | publisher=Atomics Media}}</ref> as well as the public, selling over 37,000 copies in Japan on its first week, debuting at number 4 in Oricon<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140305115150/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2014-03-10/|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2014-03-10/|archivedate=2014-03-05|publisher=[[Oricon]]|title=2014年02月24日〜2014年03月02日のCDアルバム週間ランキング（2014年03月10日付）|accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref> and number 2 in ''Billboard Japan''.<ref name="BillboardJapan20140310">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=top_albums&year=2014&month=03&day=10|title=Billboard Japan Top Albums│Charts│Billboard JAPAN|publisher=[[Billboard Japan]]|accessdate=2014-03-06}} {{cite news|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/18448|title=週間アルバムチャートでうたプリ1位に、武道館実現のBABYMETALも善戦|newspaper=[[Billboard Japan]]|accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref> It also topped [[iTunes]] [[Heavy metal music|Metal]] charts in the US, UK and Germany and on March 22 reached number 187 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, something (entering the chart) that very few Japanese artists have achieved.<ref name=bb200>{{cite web|title=The Billboard 200 |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200?page=9|date=2014-03-13|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6O7mt7Ard|archivedate=2014-03-16|accessdate=2014-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000004591|title=BABYMETAL to perform at a British rock festival for the first time with the likes of Metallica and Iron Maiden|work=Barks|date=2014-04-16|accessdate=2014-05-20}}</ref> Their album also made it into the [[Top Heatseekers|Heatseekers]] chart at number 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/babymetal-to-open-for-lady-gaga-on-u-s-tour/ |title=Babymetal to open for Lady Gaga on US Tour |accessdate=2014-05-27 |website=loudwire.com |publisher=Loudwire}}</ref>

On March 1 and 2, 2014, the band gave two concerts at [[Nippon Budokan|Budokan]]. With the average age of 14.7, they became youngest-ever female act to give a show there. The two concerts were attended by 20,000 people. At the March 2 concert, a European tour, to take place in the summer, was announced.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000004373|title=[Concert Report] BABYMETAL's Does Legendary Performance at Budokan, Announces Europe Tour|work=Barks|date=2014-03-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2034651/full/|title=BABYMETAL、武道館単独公演で史上最年少記録|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2014-04-03|accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref>

For the beginning of their world tour, Babymetal performed shows in [[Paris]] and [[Cologne]], which also served as the 15th birthday celebrations for [[Yui Mizuno|Yuimetal]] and [[Moa Kikuchi|Moametal]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://babymetal.com/we-celebrate-the-15th-birthdays-of-yuimetal-moametal-in-paris-and-cologne/ |title=WE CELEBRATE THE 15TH BIRTHDAYS OF YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL IN PARIS AND COLOGNE!! |accessdate=2014-05-27 |website=babymetal.com |publisher=BABYMETAL}}</ref> Babymetal made their debut appearance in the United Kingdom at the [[Sonisphere Festival#Sonisphere 2014|Sonisphere Festival 2014]]. They performed on the main Apollo stage alongside bands such as [[Deftones]], [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]] and [[Iron Maiden]] on July 5.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sonisphere.co.uk/line-up-poster/ |title=LINE UP POSTER |author= |date=2014-05-07 |website=[[Sonisphere Festival|Sonisphere Festival UK]] |accessdate=2014-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.babymetal.jp/schedule/ |title=BABYMETAL World Tour 2014 Live Schedule |accessdate=2014-07-09 |website=BABYMETAL.jp |publisher=BABYMETAL}}</ref> They made their debut appearance in the US on July 27 with a headlining show at [[The Fonda Theatre]] in [[Hollywood]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://babymetal.com/babymetals-first-ever-headline-show-in-la/ |title=BABYMETAL'S FIRST EVER HEADLINE SHOW IN LA!! |accessdate=2014-07-26 |website=babymetal.com |publisher=BABYMETAL}}</ref> They played Heavy Montréal 2014 in Canada on August 9 alongside the likes of [[Metallica]], [[Slayer]], and teenage metal band [[Unlocking the Truth]], and also performed at Summer Sonic 2014 in Japan on the Mountain Stage with bands such as [[Avenged Sevenfold]] and [[Megadeth]].<ref name="babymetal.jp-about">{{cite web |url=http://babymetal.com/about/|title=BABYMETAL » About|work=Babymetal's official website|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/metal-up-your-ass/when-babymetal-met-unlocking-the-truth |title=When BABYMETAL Met UNLOCKING THE TRUTH|work=Metal Injection|date=2014-08-11|accessdate=2014-08-11}}</ref> Babymetal was also the opening act to five of [[Lady Gaga]]'s concerts in her "[[ArtRave: The Artpop Ball]]" 2014 tour in August along the western United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/20622|title=BABYMETAL レディー・ガガの米ツアーに大抜擢、LAワンマンも - Daily News - Billboard JAPAN|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/25403/20140618/lady-gaga-artrave-tour-2014-babymetal-confirmed-opening-act-japanese.htm|title=Lady Gaga Artrave US Tour 2014: Babymetal Confirmed As Opening Act|author= |date=2014-06-18 |website=KDramaStars.com|accessdate=2014-06-18}}</ref>

In August it was announced that the band would be returning to England to play another show at [[London]]'s [[O2 Academy Brixton]] on November 8, their final European show of the year as part of the group's "Babymetal Apocalypse" phase.<ref name="London November 8">{{cite web|author=Emily Carter|title=Babymetal bring their world tour to the UK|url=http://www.kerrang.com/21639/babymetal-bring-world-tour-uk/|website=Kerrang.com|publisher=Kerrang!|accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> It was later announced that the band would also be returning to [[New York City]], which they had visited earlier in the year without giving an actual performance, Performing in the [[Hammerstein Ballroom]] on November 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/babymetal-announce-nyc-london-shows |title=BABYMETAL Announce NYC & London Shows |website=MetalInjection.net |accessdate=2014-09-09}}</ref> In September the band announced their second live album titled ''Legend 1999 & 1997 Apocalypse'', released October 29 on [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]], featuring their live performances at both the [[NHK Hall]] and at Makuhari Event Hall.<ref name="second live dvd">{{cite web|last1=Barkan|first1=Jonathan|title=Babymetal Announce Live DVD/Blu-Ray|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3312540/babymetal-announce-live-dvdblu-ray/|website=Bloody-Disgusting.com|publisher=Bloody Disgusting|accessdate=15 September 2014}}</ref>

At their Brixton performance, the band debuted a new song titled "Road of Resistance."<ref name=blabberRoR>{{cite web|title=Babymetal's New Song 'Road Of Resistance' Featuring DragonForce Members: Audio Preview|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/babymetals-new-song-road-of-resistance-featuring-dragonforce-members-audio-preview/|website=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=5 January 2015|date=5 January 2015}}</ref> It was later revealed to be a collaboration with [[Sam Totman]] and [[Herman Li]] of prominent [[power metal]] band [[DragonForce]].<ref name=blabberRoR/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/video/babymetal-the-one-live-new-song-in-the-uk |title=BABYMETAL "The One" Live NEW SONG In The UK |website=MetalInjection.net |accessdate=2014-11-22}}</ref> The song, featuring Li and Totman on guitars, was subsequently released as a bonus track available with the "Red Night" edition of their "Live at Budokan" album on 7 January 2015, and as part of the exclusive Fan Club "THE ONE" edition.<ref name="budokan-lors">{{cite web |url=http://landofrisingsound.com/babymetal-announce-live-at-budokan-dvdblu-ray-and-live-cd/ |title=BABYMETAL announce "Live at Budokan" DVD/Blu-Ray and Live CD |publisher=Land of Rising Sound |date=2014-11-10 |accessdate=2015-01-09 }}</ref><ref name="budokan-bmnet">{{cite web |url=http://babymetal.net/budokan-dvd-released-january-7-2015/ |title=Budokan DVD to be released January 7, 2015, new song will be available! |publisher=Babymetal.net |date=2014-11-09 |accessdate=2015-01-09 }}</ref> Li later revealed via Twitter and Facebook posts that he and Totman had been working on the song's guitar parts since 2013. Shortly after the joint release with Live at Budokan - Red Night, it was released as a single on the iTunes store. The band announced in April 2015 that they are re-releasing their self-titled album via [[earMUSIC]] in the UK on June 1.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kerrang.com/30218/babymetal-release-self-titled-debut-uk/ |title=BABYMETAL TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT IN UK |publisher=[[Kerrang!]] |date=2015-04-13 |accessdate=2015-04-17 }}</ref>

==Musical style and lyrics==
The band defines its style as a new genre called "kawaii metal" ("[[kawaii]]" meaning "cute") and clarifies that it is "a mix of [[J-pop]] [[Japanese idol|idol]] [music] and [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]]"<ref name="barks-biography" /><ref name="babymetal.jp-about" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/babymetal-wants-to-start-new-musical-genre-called-cute-metal/|title=BABYMETAL Wants To Start New Musical Genre Called 'Cute Metal|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=2014-06-06|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref> (because of their cute Japanese [[teen pop]] style fused together with various heavy metal styles).<ref name="Huffington Post comment">{{cite web|title=Babymetal: Japan's Cute Heavy Metal Band Releases New Video|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/05/babymetal-japans-cute-heavy-metal-band_n_4902130.html|website=Huffingtonpost.com|publisher=Huffington Post|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In the music press, the group is most commonly associated with the genres [[death metal]], [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] and [[J-pop]],<ref name="MTV Iggy report">{{cite web|last1=Stephens|first1=Alexis|title=Are Japan’s Death Metal Teenyboppers Babymetal Okay?|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/blog-posts/are-japans-death-metal-teenyboppers-babymetal-okay/|website=Mtviggy.com|publisher=MTV Iggy|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref><ref name="Rock In Japan 2013 interview"/><ref name="Baby Metal advertise Metallica">{{cite web|last1=Lemke|first1=Markus|title=metal-hammer.de|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/news/meldungen/article501896/metal-wahnsinn-in-japan-babymetal-werben-fuer-metallica.html|website=Metal-hammer.de|publisher=Metal Hammer|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=German}}</ref> but some of their songs has been classified as [[symphonic death metal]] ("[[Ijime, Dame, Zettai|Babymetal Death]]")<ref name="Summercamp 2013 review">{{cite web|title=Appearance followed by a roar live band BABYMETAL to "SUMMER CAMP 2013"|url=http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/27435.html|website=Musicman-Net|publisher=Music Man|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=Japanese}}</ref> and [[speed metal|melodic speed metal]] ("[[ijime, Dame, Zettai]]"),<ref name="jcast201112-16116731" /><ref name="blabbermouth20120702" /> and their edgy sound have been likened to [[electronicore]] ("[[Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba|Ii ne!]]").<ref name="Barks report">{{cite web|title=BABYMETAL fusion and metal idol, competing in the "metal girl society" event|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000076087|website=Barks.jp|publisher=Barks|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=Japanese}}</ref> Former [[Megadeth]] guitarist [[Marty Friedman]] has also described the band as sounding "like [[Meshuggah]] with [[J-pop]] on top." <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/marty-friedman-says-babymetal-sounds-like-meshuggah-with-j-pop-on-top |title=MARTY FRIEDMAN Says BABYMETAL Sounds like MESHUGGAH with J-pop on Top |accessdate=2014-08-30 |website=www.metalinjection.net |publisher=Metal Injection}}</ref>

Before the trio formed, they previously had no experience of the metal genre. [[Yui Mizuno|Yuimetal]] admitted that beforehand the concept of heavy metal actually scared her, but later stated that "It’s fun and I see why people enjoy it so much! I still don’t completely understand it, but I'm interested." Kobametal, the band's producer, aimed to create a fusion of [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal genres]] and mix them with [[Japanese idol]] music, quoting "At Amuse, we have this group called [[Perfume (Japanese band)|Perfume]] and I really like them. But I thought, if I’m gonna make a group, how would I do it? I really like metal, so I figured I’d try mixing metal and idol music."<ref name="Rocketnews24 interview">{{cite web|last1=Phro|first1=Preston|title=Put your kitsune up! BABYMETAL is set to dominate the world with ‘dangerous kawaii’|url=http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/06/21/put-your-kitsune-up-babymetal-is-set-to-dominate-the-world-with-dangerous-kawaii/|website=Rocketnews24.com|publisher=Rocketnews24|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref>

Patrick St. Michel from ''MTV 81'' praises the "pure, headbang-inducing energy" of the group's live performances and describes their style as a mixture of "...seemingly disparate sounds of heavy metal and idol pop, creating music anchored both by throat-mauling screeches and cuddly choruses."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv81.com/features/interviews/headbanging-with-babymetal-at-rock-in-japan-2013/|title=Headbanging with BABYMETAL at Rock In Japan 2013|work=MTV 81|date=2013-08-26|accessdate=2013-11-15}}</ref> The magazine ''[[Metal Hammer]]'' described their act using the formula "Short skirts, school girl charm and squeaky voices — just like in the manga comics. But they mix the whole thing with Metal.".<ref name="Metalhammer description">{{cite web|last1=Ahlig|first1=Enrico|title=Baby Metal: Crazy Metal trend from Japan|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/news/meldungen/article301840/babymetal-verrueckter-metal-trend-aus-japan.html|website=Metal-hammer.de|publisher=Metalhammer|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=German}}</ref>

Lyrical themes found in Babymetal's music focus on real-world issues and also typical idol-pop topics such as encouraging young teens to accept and stand up for themselves, the pressure put on teenage girls to remain thin and also bullying while they also sing about what it's like going to your first concert, the concept of an "ideal woman" and chocolate, subjects critics say are a step away from typical lyrical styles used by most [[Metal music|metal]] bands.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Entertainment/Music/News/2014/04/18/Kawaii-Babymetal-teenage-girls-with-a-love-for-metal-music/|title = Kawaii! Babymetal, teenage girls with a love for metal music|date = April 18, 2014|accessdate = August 9, 2014|website = Thestar.com|publisher = The Star|last = Melody|first = Goh}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/28217125|title = Did Babymetal invent 'cute metal' and what is it?|date = July 10, 2014|accessdate = August 9, 2014|website = Bbc.co.uk|publisher = BBC|last = Alex|first = Hudson}}</ref><ref name="Babymetal Japan Times review">{{cite web|last1=St. Michel|first1=Patrick|title=Babymetal "Babymetal"|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/03/18/music/babymetal-babymetal/#.U-Z-j_ldUlc|website=Japantimes.co.jp|publisher=Japan Times|accessdate=9 August 2014}}</ref>

==Live performances==
As well as dancing, the trio all perform vocals. Su-metal is the main vocalist, credited on Babymetal's official site with vocals and dancing, while Moametal and Yuimetal are credited with scream and dance.<ref name="Rocketnews24 interview"/><ref name="babymetal.jp-about" /><ref name=phoenix>{{cite news|url=http://portland.thephoenix.com/music/142203-seriously-what-is-babymetal/|title=Seriously, what is Babymetal?|last=Reyan|first=Ali|date=2012-08-01|website=portland.thephoenix.com|accessdate=2014-06-19}}</ref>

Babymetal's costumes take a variety of cues from the popular Japanese Gothic and Punk Lolita styles, with an emphasis on red and black.<ref name="jcast201112-16116731" /><ref name="barks20120621">{{cite news|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000080752|title=BABYMETAL、「扇風機ヘドバン」「土下座ヘドバン」が舞い踊るミュージックビデオが完成|work=Barks|date=2012-06-21|accessdate=2014-05-13|language=Japanese}}</ref> Since 2014, the trio has usually worn a variation of their now trademark costumes, first introduced in their Ijime, Dame, Zettai music video. They occasionally break from this for specific events (for example, white hooded cloaks in their Legend 1997 concert; matching kimonos for the Megitsune music video.)

With the 2015 release of new promotional artwork, a dramatically different, Samurai-inspired costume design was introduced, seemingly inspired by the armour of historical Japanese figure Gamo Ujisato.<ref name="bm2015costumes1">{{cite news |last=Metal |first=DAmos |url=http://babymetalfanclub.com/babymetal-new-armor/ |title=BABYMETAL New 'Armor' |work=BABYMETAL FAN CLUB |date=2015-02-11 |accessdate=2015-02-24 |quote=In the New BABYMETAL costume, we see the girls wearing samurai helmet. The helmet closely resembles one of the armor used by historical figure, Gamo Ujisato. }}</ref>

Su-metal, the tallest of the three, is typically choreographed in the center, with the other two members positioned either side.<ref name="Rocketnews24 interview"/> In addition, Yuimetal and Moametal make up a sub-group called "Black Babymetal" (stylized as BLACK BABYMETAL).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/41d70090-0f34-433e-aac5-2dab8d17d0ec|title=BLACK BABYMETAL|website=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=2014-06-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000001996|title=Details on CD info and newest artwork for 'festival metal', BABYMETAL's 'Megitsune' revealed|date=2013-05-19|website=http://www.en.barks.jp|accessdate=2014-06-16}}</ref> The dancing is choreographed by the trio's dance teacher Mikiko Mizuno, owner of the dance company 'Eleven Play' and known for her choreography with various groups including the Japanese band [[Perfume (Japanese band)|Perfume]].<ref name="choreographer1">{{cite news |url=http://elevenplay.net/about |title=ELEVENPLAY - About Us |language=Japanese |work=ElevenPlay.net |date=2015 |accessdate=2015-02-24 }}</ref><ref name="choreographer2">{{cite news |url=http://www.perfume-city.com/info/mikiko/ |title=Perfume Staff Profiles: MIKIKO |work=PerfumeCity |date=2015 |accessdate=2015-02-24 }}</ref><ref name="Natalie.mu interview">{{cite web|last1=Azusa|first1=Takada|title=Chemistry three of BABYMETAL produces was felt strongly|url=http://natalie.mu/music/pp/babymetal|website=Natalie.mu|publisher=Natalie|accessdate=30 June 2014|language=Japanese|format=Interview|quote=Tteyuu MIKIKO teacher, choreographer has worked the choreography threesome artists Perfume's Japan is in charge.}}</ref><ref name="About Mikiko">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://elevenplay.net/about.html|website=Elevenplay.net|publisher=Eleven Play|accessdate=30 June 2014|language=Japanese}}</ref>

Instead of the [[sign of the horns]], the band uses the hand gesture of the [[fox]] (or more accurately the [[kitsune]]) to symbolise the band's divine inspiration.<ref name="Rocketnews24 interview"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000076906|title=「アイドルとメタルの融合」ヘヴィメタル・ダンスユニットBABYMETALのCDの全貌が明らかに|work=Barks|date=2012-02-09|accessdate=2014-05-14|language=Japanese}}</ref> When asked about this divinity (the 'Fox God') they replied, "We've actually never met the Fox God, but because of his blessing, we were able to become Babymetal."<ref name="Rock In Japan 2013 interview"/>

In their concerts, Babymetal are accompanied by a [[backup band|backing band]]. Originally, a pretend band called "Babybone", dressed in black-and-white skeleton outfits, mimed playing instruments to playback.<ref name="barks-kawaiigirljapan20131004">{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003246|title=<nowiki>[Kawaii girl Japan]BABYMETAL is off to the Top Metal Festival in Japan! Performance at LOUD PARK 13 Confirmed</nowiki>|author=Kawaii Girl Japan|date=2013-10-04|accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref><ref name="barks20131121">{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003592|title=METALLICA movie x BABYMETAL, "Gods of Metal" collaborative commercial released|work=Barks|date=2013-11-21|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kawaii-girl.jp/feature/13917|title=テキストリポート【アイドル横丁祭!!】℃-ute、SUPER☆GiRLS、BABYMETALなど豪華７組が出演した【アイドル横丁祭!!】をリポート！楽屋コメント＆撮りおろしのライブ写真とたっぷりとお届けします！動画は随時更新していくよ！|work=Kawaii Girl Japan|date=2012-04-18|accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002745|title=<nowiki>[Kawaii girl Japan/ Concert Report] BABYMETAL Performed a New Song at NHK Hall Solo Show.</nowiki>|author=Kawaii Girl Japan|work=Barks|date=2013-07-26}}</ref> From mid-2012, a live band called Full Metal Band (also known as the "Gods of Metal" or "Kami Band") progressively took over accompaniment duties and now perform all music live at every concert.

The members of the Kami Band include, but are not limited to, Hideki Aoyama, BOH, [[Takayoshi Ohmura]]<ref name=ohmura>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/colin-mcquistan/babymetal-worst-band-in-the-world_b_5197380.html|title=The Best Worst Band in the World Are Playing the UK - Lord Have Mercy|publisher=[[Huffington Post]]|date=2014-04-29|accessdate=2014-11-16}}</ref> and Leda - all of whom are famous respected musicians active with other Japanese metal groups. Occasionally, other musicians substitute for a Kami Band member if they are unavailable, but the lineup is considered roughly fixed.<ref name="bmn-kamiband">{{cite web |url=http://babymetal.net/babymetals-kami-band-explained/ |title=BABYMETAL’s Kami Band explained! |work=Babymetal.net |date=2014-05-03 |accessdate=2015-02-24 }}</ref>

==Members==
* Su-metal ([[Suzuka Nakamoto]]) ‒ [[vocals]]
* Yuimetal ([[Yui Mizuno]]) ‒ vocals
* Moametal ([[Moa Kikuchi]]) ‒ vocals

===Kami band===
{{refimprove|section|date=March 2015}}

* Takayoshi Ohmura (Guitar)<ref name=ohmura />
* [[Deluhi|Leda]] (Guitar)
* Mikio Fujioka (Guitar)
* Boh (Bass)
* Hideki Aoyama (Drums)
* [[Blue Man Group|Yuya Maeta]] (Drums)

== Discography ==
{{main list|Babymetal discography}}

;Studio albums
* ''[[Babymetal (album)|Babymetal]]'' (2014)

== Tours ==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
;As main act
* Babymetal Death Match Tour 2013 -May Revolution- (2013)
* Babymetal World Tour 2014 (2014)
** Babymetal Back to the USA / UK Tour 2014 (2014)

{{col-2}}
;As support act
* Opening act to five concerts of [[Lady Gaga]]'s [[ArtRave: The Artpop Ball]] (2014)

{{col-end}}

== Awards and nominations ==

In 2014, Babymetal was nominated for various awards. Following their selection as one of the ten best records of 2014 by record shop clerks in Japan, they are now in the running for the 7th CD Shop Awards' 2015 "Grand Prix" overall prize, the results of which will be announced in March 2015.

The group were nominated for Best Japanese Act at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards (though the band didn't win the public vote for the "wild card" slot and was not shortlisted).

Babymetal were also nominated for the Loudwire 2014 Best New Artist of the Year award, eventually winning with an outright majority of 58% of all votes cast.

{{awards table}}
|-
| 2014
| Babymetal
| [[2014 MTV Europe Music Awards]] — Wild Card for [[MTV Europe Music Award for Best Japanese Act|Best Japanese Act]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gekirock.com/news/2014/09/mtv_ema.php|title=MAN WITH A MISSION、BABYMETALら、ヨーロッパ最大級の音楽アワード"2014 MTV EMA"のワイルドカード枠にノミネート！Twitterによるファン投票受付スタート！|publisher=Geki-Rock|accessdate=2014-09-14|date=2014-09-09|language=Japanese}}</ref>
| {{nom|Pre-nominated}}
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Babymetal (album)|Babymetal]]'' (album)
| 7th [[CD Shop Awards]] — Grand Prix<ref>{{cite news|url=http://getnews.jp/archives/625538|title=「第7回CDショップ大賞2015」一次ノミネート作品発表|trans_title = 1st-stage nominees announced for "7th CD Shop Awards 2015"|newspaper=Gadget Tsūshin (getnews.jp)|publisher = Tokyo Sangyo Shimbunsha | language = Japanese|date=2014-07-18|author=Musicman-Net}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/140411|title=BABYMETALがCDショップ大賞！SU-METAL「すごくドキドキ」 = natalie|accessdate=2015-03-09|date=2015-03-09}}</ref>
| {{Won}}

|-

|-
| 2015
| Babymetal
| Loudwire 4th Annual Best New Artist of the Year Award <ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/babymetal-best-new-act-4th-annual-loudwire-music-awards/|title=Babymetal Win Best New Act in 4th Annual Loudwire Music Awards|publisher = Loudwire|accessdate=2015-02-24|date=2015-02-03|author=Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann}}</ref>
| {{Won}}
|-
|}

== Notes ==
{{notelist-ua|2}}

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.babymetal.jp}}
* {{YouTube|user=BABYMETALofficial}} {{ja icon}} {{en icon}}
* {{Facebook|BABYMETAL.jp}}
* {{Twitter|BABYMETAL_JAPAN}} {{ja icon}} {{en icon}}
* {{Instagram|babymetal_jpn}}
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Alice Nine

2015-03-23T08:15:25Z

211.14.232.76: /* 2010–2012: Gemini and "9" */

{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = A9
| image = Alicenine.jpg
| caption = A9 performing at the [[Wiltern Theatre]] 2007
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Alice Nine
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[pop rock]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Free-Will|PS Company]], [[King Records (Japan)|King]], [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], [[Universal Music Group|Nayutawave]], [[EMI Records Japan]], [[CLJ Records|CLJ]] (EU)
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.a9-project.com/}}
| current_members = Show Hiroto Tora Saga Nao
| past_members =
}}

'''A9''', previously known as {{nihongo|'''Alice Nine'''|アリス九號.||originally stylized as '''alicenine.'''}},<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini">
{{cite web| title = Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25–26| work = animenewsnetwork.com| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070821172405/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| archivedate= 21 August 2007}}</ref> is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 2004.<ref name="cdjournal_profile">{{cite web| title = CD Journal artist profile| work = cdjournal.com| url = http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=159382| accessdate = 2007-09-02}}</ref> Originally signed to [[PS Company]], they signed to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] until 2010 when the joined [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], the band then joined [[Universal Music Group]]'s Nayutawave Records for 2013.

The group has released six full-length records, some of which were distributed in Europe by [[CLJ Records]],<ref name="clj_records">{{cite web| title = CLJ Records artist profile| work = cljrecords.com| url = http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| accessdate = 2007-12-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071217081634/http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| archivedate= 17 December 2007}}</ref> along with several [[Extended play|EP]]s, singles and [[DVD]]s. In 2015 they shortened their name to A9.

==History==

===2004–2006: Conception and early work===
In August 2004,<ref name="barks_profile">
{{cite web
| title = Barks.jp artist profile
| work = barks.jp
| url = http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph
| accessdate = 2007-09-02
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071010185029/http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph| archivedate= 10 October 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> Alice Nine formed after the disbandment of the band Givuss, and the band's vocalist, Show, and guitarist Tora continued on to search for members to form a new band. Saga, the bassist for the band Delta Ark, and Nao, drummer for the bands Fatima and RusH, were also seeking bandmates as well, and the four members eventually joined together. Hiroto was the last member to join after Shou, Tora, Saga, and Nao spotted him at a performance with his band at the time, Baquepia. Show explains that the "Alice" in the band's name was something that they believed sounded "very visual kei" to them, while the "Nine" is written in [[kanji]] and represents their origins as a Japanese band.<ref name="jame_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview with JaME about JRock Revolution
| work = jame-world.com
| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081006025742/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445| archivedate= 6 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}
</ref>

Their first concert was held at the Ikebukuro Cyber on May 11, 2004 and soon after they released their first single, ''[[Namae wa, Mada Nai]]'' in July, and they soon toured with fellow PS Company band [[BIS (band)|BIS]]. In November, their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'', was released, and later that month, they did a nation-wide tour with the band Karen from [[Under Code Production]]s.<ref name="barks_profile" />

In 2005, the pace of CD releases increased; the band released the singles "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi," "Yami ni Chiru Sakura," and "Yuri wa Aoku Saite" consecutively for three months. These singles were eventually compiled onto their first major [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'', through a joint deal with PS Company and King Records. Alice Nine also went on tour with several bands throughout the year, including [[Ayabie]], [[Kra (band)|Kra]], and [[Kagrra]]. Following these events, the band had its first solo tour, ''Alice in Wonder Tour'', in August that year.<ref name="cdjournal_profile" /><ref name="king_records">
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine at King Records
| work = kingrecords.co.jp
| url = http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070817021805/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/#release| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> They released their first album ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' in April 2006.<ref name="cdjapan_feature">{{cite web| title = Alice Nine special feature| work = cdjapan.co.jp| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070909140635/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| archivedate= 9 September 2007}}</ref>

===2007: ''Alpha'' and mainstream success===
A turning point for the band came when the single "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" was released in March 2007. The single allowed the band to land their first magazine cover and feature article with volume 171 of [[Shoxx magazine|Shoxx Magazine]].<ref name="jewels_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Jewels (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that month on April 28, the band released ''Dive into the Sun'', a photobook that included an exclusive CD containing the song "Gekkou Yoku." Another landmark was Alice Nine's first performance outside of Japan at the JRock Revolution festival in [[Los Angeles, California]] on May 25, 2007. They joined with several other Japanese bands and became the closing performance of the Friday that weekend.<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini" /><ref name="jrock_revolution_interview">
{{cite web
| title = JRock Revolution interview
| work = jrockrevolution.com
| url = http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/65-alice-nine-interview.html
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
</ref>

The release of the "White Prayer" single in June marked another milestone for the band's development; vocalist Shou explained in an interview with Shoxx Magazine that the song defined the style that the band was aiming for and hoped to maintain in the future. The process of the song's creation also came about more naturally than usual, as many songs until then were made through trial and error.<ref name="alpha_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Alpha (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that year, on October 24, the group's single "[[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]]" was released and peaked at number six on the Oricon charts,<ref name="tsubasa_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Tsubasa" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=730885&samecd=1&chart_kbn=111&linkcd=40441771
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
}}</ref> making it one of their successful singles to date and landing the band a guest appearance on the [[Fuji Television]] [[variety show]] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]]'' for the first time.

On November 28, 2007, their second full-length album, ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'', was released. The title for the album originated as a means to describe the band's return to their roots and beginning anew. The uppercase first letter of the [[Greek alphabet]], [[Alpha (letter)|Α]], was chosen to symbolize this idea. Aside from the singles to be compiled onto the album, recording for songs began in September and lasted for approximately one month.<ref name="alpha_interview" /> The album reached the ninth position on the Oricon weekly chart, selling over 17,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="alpha_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Alpha" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=736434&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31388602
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

===2008: ''Vandalize''===
Alice Nine started off the year with another tour, ''alice nine. 2008 standing tour "A to U"''. However, complications arose when guitarist Tora was diagnosed with a [[spinal disc]] [[hernia]], which had worsened over time to the point of numbness throughout the left side of his body.
Finally seeking medical help, the tour had to be postponed until Tora recovered enough for the band to resume activities in Tokyo.<ref name="mirrorball_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Mirror Ball (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

The band released a new single, titled "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" on March 26, 2008. The title song of the single was used in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga [[Aquarian Age]].<ref name="Aquarian Age">
{{cite web
| title = aquarian-movie
| work = official movie site
| url = http://www.aquarian-movie.com/
| accessdate = 2008-01-14
}}</ref>

Two compilations of the band's [[music video]]s, "[[Alice in Pictures I]]" and "[[Alice in Pictures II]]", were released on July 2, 2008. The DVDs contain approximately 8 music videos in chronological order of their original release, with "Alice in Pictures I" including the videos from "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi" to "[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]". "Alice in Pictures II" contains videos from "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" to "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Eraser -Memoire d'une fleur-]]", and also includes a new music video for "Gekkou Yoku", a song which was exclusively included with the [[Dive into the Sun|"Dive into the Sun" photobook]].<ref name="compilation_dvds">
{{cite web
| title = Official website promotion for DVD compilations
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080419234756/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html  |archivedate = 2008-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://starsbright14.multiply.com/photos/album/19 |title=Reflections of Life - Alice Nine - Dive into the Sun Photobook |publisher=Starsbright14.multiply.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>

On August 6, the band released their latest single, "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]." The single reached a peak mark of No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon daily charts which is currently the band's current top position on mainstream Japanese charts.<ref name="RAINBOWS">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-05-16
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080617234505/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 17 June 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The band also started their tour called "Discotheque play like 'A' Rainbows" which coincided with the new single. The tour lasted the entire month, and the concert footage was released on their [[live DVD]], [[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]], on October 29, 2008.<ref name="Discotheque tour DVD">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081014174439/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi| archivedate= 14 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's fourteenth maxi-single, "[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]," was released on December 10, 2008. The title song was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S]] and was released in two versions.<ref name="CROSS GAME">{{cite web
| title = CROSS GAME information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080929032128/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html| archivedate= 29 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>
On December 19, 2008, the band's tour at the time culminated in the grand final, named "Crossing the Supernova", at [[NHK Hall]].<ref name="future_tours">
{{cite web
| title = Official updates on 2008 tours and releases (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-09-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080921115059/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 21 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

A blog entry by vocalist Shou announced that the band was in recording sessions for a third album named ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'', which was released on January 14, 2009.<ref name="cdjapan_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Vandalize" information on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416
| accessdate = 2008-10-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081031020521/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416| archivedate= 31 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="vandalize_update">
{{cite web
| title = Official site announcement of "Vandalize"
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-29
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081101084009/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html| archivedate= 1 November 2008 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
"[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]" is the third single to be featured on the album, along with "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" and "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]" for a total of 11 tracks. The album's title comes from the theme of "the destruction of culture."<ref name="shou_blog_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Recording samadhi" (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-21
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081022074619/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html| archivedate= 22 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

===2009: Fifth anniversary===
In the following weeks of the release of ''Vandalize'', the band started their tour for the year, Untitled Vandal(ism). The first half of the tour ran from February to April, while its second half ran throughout the month of July. The tour's finale, "Graced the Beautiful Day," occurred on August 23, 2009 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.<ref name="2009_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = Untitled Vandal(ism) official schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/tour.html
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Footage from the finale, as well as live studio performance footage, is set to be released on the live DVD, "Untitled Vandal(ism) #Finale 'Graced the Beautiful Day,'" on November 11, 2009.<ref name="vandalism_dvd_cdjapan">
{{cite web
| title = "Untitled Vandal(ism)" DVD listing on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBM-90218
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}}</ref>

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from "アリス九號." or "alice nine." to "Alice Nine" for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese [[transcription (linguistics)|transcription]] was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention. The Japanese transcription could also not be read as the band's proper name without the use of [[furigana]] or other means of alternative text. The entry also announced new work for the band's fifth anniversary—a new single and a new book, which would use the new English transcription upon release. Alice Nine's fifteenth [[maxi-single]], "[[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]]," was released on August 5, 2009. Shou describes the titular track as a "danceable song with a sweet and oriental feeling." "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~" is a book containing interviews, reports on the band's concert activities during 2009, photography, and more, and was released on August 24, 2009.<ref name="shou_blog_hana_name">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090611192525/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html| archivedate= 11 June 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="a9_hana_release">
{{cite web
| title = 'Hana' Release Information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090606065343/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html| archivedate= 6 June 2009 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On December 16, Alice Nine held their last concert for 2009. During the three-hour-long event, they performed a variety of songs from their entire career. For the very first song of the night, the band also performed a cover of [[The Beatles]]' hit song, "[[All You Need Is Love]]."

===2010–2012: ''Gemini'' and ''"9"''===
The band began its activities in 2010 with the announcement of a compilation album, ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'', which contains the title songs from each of the band's maxi-singles released since 2006. The compilation album was released on March 24, 2010. The band also finished their first tour of the year, ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' (幾何学ノ理), that same month.<ref name="2010_compalbum_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine 2010 NEWS' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html
| accessdate = 2010-01-26
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100125075205/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html| archivedate= 25 January 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In 2009, the band would also begin broadcasting programs on their own channel, "Alice 9 Channel," on the popular Japanese video sharing website [[Nico Nico Douga]]. The monthly program, hosted by guitarist Tora, features live interviews and announcements with members of the band, as well as broadcasts of concert footage and music videos. The live structure of the broadcast also allows users to comment on the program and give real-time feedback on questions directed towards the audience. The first installment of the program aired on September 2009 and was viewed by over 16,000 users.<ref name="a9channel_ep1">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice 9 Channel - Nico Nico Douga' (Japanese)
| work = nicovideo.jp
| url = http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv9207872
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref>

On April 4, 2010, during the final live of the ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' tour, the band announced the release of a new single on August 4, 2010. However, the official website stated a slight delay of the single's release, pushing the release date to August 25, 2010. In the same announcement, the single was officially titled "Senkou." Filming of the music video for "Senkou" began in May 2010.<ref name="senkou_pv_blog">
{{cite web
| title = 'PVPVPV' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100528055122/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html| archivedate= 28 May 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's official 2010 tour, ''Flash Light from the past'', began on July 5, 2010. The tour spanned over the following four months with 30 performances in 27 live houses across Japan. The tour ended with a concert on January 6, 2011 at the [[Nippon Budokan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-numbers.net/2010/04/big-news-for-alice-nine/ |title=Big News for Alice Nine |publisher=Dear Numbers |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/ |title=Alice Nine オフィシャルサイト |publisher=Pscompany.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.html |title=Alice Nine | official site |publisher=Web.pscompany.co.jp |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref> The final performance was aired on January 31 on [[WOWOW]], and a DVD containing footage of the concert is to be released on May 2, 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = 'Live DVD information' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/flame_news.html
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> The bass guitars and outfit that Saga used during the tour were displayed at [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/shop/technicalhouse/index.html ESP Ochanomizu Technical House] in Tokyo, Japan until January 23.

In the November 2010 edition of "Alice 9 Channel," Saga accidentally revealed the title and tentative release date for the band's fourth studio album, ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'', earlier than planned.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine Accidentally Reveal New Album Release
| work = musicjapanplus.jp
| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6459/alice-nine-accidentally-reveal-new-album-release/
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> Details of the album followed soon after, and ''Gemini'' was released on February 9, 2011. The album ranked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Charts upon release, making the album their highest ranking release yet.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = ''Gemini'' Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=900415&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31487662
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> A tour coinciding with the release of the album, entitled "Spring Circuit -Prelude to 'Gemini'-," will run from April to May 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Live Schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/live.cgi
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> On February 22, 2012, Alice Nine released their album ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|"9"]]''. The majority of the year was spent with performing concert tours.

===2012–present: Universal Music Japan and name change===
In August 2012, Alice nine announced they were switching record labels to Universal Music's Nayutawave Records.<ref>{{cite web| title = Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan| work = musicjapanplus.jp| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/17171/alice-nine-announce-count-down-live-and-signing-with-universal-music-japan/| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref> The band stated on their [[Niconico]] web talk show "Alice 9 Channel" that to make up for the single release in 2012 they would release 3 new singles in 2013 three months in a row. They later went on to release "Daybreak" on March 20, 2013, "Shadow Play" on April 17 and "Shooting Star" on May 29.

On March 19, 2014 Alice Nine released their sixth studio album ''Supernova'' which contains the previously released singles "Daybreak", "Shadowplay", "Shooting Star", "Kaizen Zenya", "Exist" and "Shining" and six new songs. On August 25, 2014, they parted ways with PS Company after ten years. On October 29, 2014 the [Resolution -Alice in Asia-] DVD containing selected performances from concerts in 2014 and a documentary detailing their travel experiences, behind-the-stage footage and interviews with the band members. <ref>http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine/news/2014/10/31</ref>

On March 1, 2015, the group announced that they will now be known as A9. They also announced the EP ''Ginga no wo to'', which they hope to finance through a [[crowdfunding]] program.<ref>{{cite web| title = A9 / Alice Nine's Revival| work = jame-world.com| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-114240-a9-alice-nine-s-revival.html| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref>

==Members==
* {{nihongo|Show|将}} – [[lead vocals]], [[Bandleader|leader]]
** As of January 2012, the position of band leader has been moved from Nao to Show.<ref name=ShouBlog>[http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/archive1-201201.html Shou's Official Blog] ''ameblo.jp'' Retrieved 2012-04-25</ref>
* {{nihongo|Hiroto|ヒロト}} – [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
** Also in the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Karasu, that formed in 2009 with Tatsurou ([[Mucc]]), Mizuki ([[Sadie (band)|Sadie]]), Dunch ([[Jealkb]]) and Kenzo ([[Ayabie]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/karasu-is-free/|title=KARASU is "free"|publisher=tokyohive.com|date=2010-10-12 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
* {{nihongo|Tora|虎}} – [[guitar]], [[piano]], backing vocals
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as lead guitarist "Mon Marshy", with Saga as "Tomorrow Joe" and Musasaby (Nao from [[Kagrra,]]), Madao (Keiyu from [[Kra (band)|Kra]]), Tako (Takuya from Administrator) and Gey (drums)
* {{nihongo|Saga|沙我}} – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[synthesizer]]s, [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as rhythm guitarist "Tomorrow Joe", with Tora as "Mon Marshy".
* {{nihongo|Nao|ナオ}} – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

== Discography ==
{{Cleanup|section|date=April 2010}}

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' (絶景色; ''Vivid Scenery of Colors'', April 4, 2006) Oricon Weekly Album Chart Position: 13<ref name=OriconAlbum>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_album/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Album Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'' (November 28, 2007) 9<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'' (January 14, 2009) 7<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'' (February 9, 2011) 3<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]'' (February 22, 2012) 12<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Supernova (Alice Nine album)|Supernova]]'' (March 19, 2014) 39<ref name=OriconAlbum/>

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'' (祇園盛者の鐘が鳴る; ''The Gion Temple's Bells Toll'', November 17, 2004) 62<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Alice Nine album)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', (July 27, 2005) 55<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'' (華想夢想紙; ''Flower Fancying Dream Fancying Paper'', November 23, 2005) 47<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Ginga no wo to'' (銀河ノヲト; ''Sound of The Galaxy'', August 2015)

===Compilation albums===
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'' (March 24, 2010) 46<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012'' (August 21, 2013)

===Singles===
* [[Namae wa, Mada Nai]] (名前は、未だ無ひ。; ''I Don't Yet Have a Name'', July 5, 2004) Oricon Weekly Single Chart Position: 94<ref name=OriconSingles>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_single/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Single Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* [[Gin no tsuki kuroi hoshi|Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi]] (銀の月黒い星; ''Silver Moon, Black Star'', March 30, 2005) 45<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yami ni chiru sakura|Yami ni Chiru Sakura]] (闇ニ散ル桜; ''Cherry Blossoms Scattered in the Darkness'', April 25, 2005) 54<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yuri wa Aoku Saite]] (百合は蒼く咲いて; ''Lilies Bloom Palely'', May 25, 2005) 51<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kowloon Nine Heads Rodeo Show]] (九龍; ''Nine Dragons'', January 25, 2006) 22<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Fantasy (Alice Nine song)|Fantasy]] (February 22, 2006) 20<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Akatsuki/Ikuoku no Chandelier]] (暁/幾億のシャンデリア; ''Dawn''/''Several Million Chandeliers'', February 22, 2006) 24<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Planet (song)|Blue Planet]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Number Six (song)|Number Six]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Jewels (song)|Jewels]] (March 21, 2007) 15<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[White Prayer]] (June 6, 2007) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]] (October 24, 2007) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]] (March 26, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]] (August 6, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]] (December 10, 2008) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]] (華【hæ･nə】, August 5, 2009) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Senkou (Alice Nine song)|Senkou]] (閃光, August 25, 2010) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Stargazer (Alice Nine song)|Stargazer:]] (November 11, 2010) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Flame (song)|Blue Flame]] (June 8, 2011) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Heart of Gold (Alice Nine song)|Heart of Gold]], (September 7, 2011) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Niji no Yuki]] (虹の雪, December 21, 2011) 7<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[daybreak (Alice Nine song)|Daybreak]] (March 20, 2013) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* Shadow Play (April 17, 2013) 11<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Shooting Star (Alice Nine song)|Shooting Star]] (May 29, 2013) 14<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kaisen Zenya]] (開戦前夜, December 6, 2013)
* [[Exist (song)|Exist]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Merry Christmas to U]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Shining (song)|Shining]] (February 26, 2014)

===DVDs===
* [2006.01.12] ''[[Alice in Wonderfilm]]''
* [2006] ''[[Peace & Smile Carnival tour 2005]]'' (～皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー～)
* [2006.10.04] ''[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]''
* [2007.01.24] ''[[Hello, Dear Numbers]]''
* [2007.07.10] ''Kachoufuugetsu Vol.2'' (花鳥風月 Vol.2)
* [2007.07.11] ''Royal Straight Flash''
* [2007.09.03] ''Royal Straight Kingdom''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures I]]''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures II]]''
* [2008.10.29] ''[[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]]''
* [2009.04.15] ''PSCompany 10th Anniversary Peace & Smile Carnival'' (PS Company 10周年記念公演)
* [2009.11.11] ''Untitled Vandal（ism）#Finale [Graced The Beautiful Day]''
* [2011.05.02] ''Tokyo Galaxy Alice Nine Live Tour 10 "Flash Light from the Past" Final at Nippon Budokan''
* [2012.06.05] ''Alice in Pictures III''
* [2013.06.19] ''2012 Court of "9"#4 Grand Finale Countdown Live''
* [2014.10.29] ''Resolution -ALICE IN ASIA-''

===Bibliography===
* [2007.04.28] "Dive into the Sun" (photo book)
* [2007.12.25] "Shiny Summer X'mas 2007" (photo book)
* [2008.02.29] "Alpha" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.03.27] "Zekkeishoku" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.09.13] "Alice Nine. First Piano Collection" (piano solo tablature)
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#1]"
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#2]"
* [2009.07.07] "Vandalize" (band score and tablature)
* [2009.08.24] "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~"

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.a9-project.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine Official website at Universal Music]

{{Alice Nine}}

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[[Category:Visual kei musical groups]]
[[Category:Japanese alternative rock groups]]
[[Category:Japanese pop rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Tokyo]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2004]]
[[Category:Universal Music Japan artists]]
[[Category:Tokuma Japan Communications artists]]

Alice Nine

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = A9
| image = Alicenine.jpg
| caption = A9 performing at the [[Wiltern Theatre]] 2007
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Alice Nine
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[pop rock]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Free-Will|PS Company]], [[King Records (Japan)|King]], [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], [[Universal Music Group|Nayutawave]], [[EMI Records Japan]], [[CLJ Records|CLJ]] (EU)
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.a9-project.com/}}
| current_members = Show Hiroto Tora Saga Nao
| past_members =
}}

'''A9''', previously known as {{nihongo|'''Alice Nine'''|アリス九號.||originally stylized as '''alicenine.'''}},<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini">
{{cite web| title = Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25–26| work = animenewsnetwork.com| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070821172405/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| archivedate= 21 August 2007}}</ref> is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 2004.<ref name="cdjournal_profile">{{cite web| title = CD Journal artist profile| work = cdjournal.com| url = http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=159382| accessdate = 2007-09-02}}</ref> Originally signed to [[PS Company]], they signed to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] until 2010 when the joined [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], the band then joined [[Universal Music Group]]'s Nayutawave Records for 2013.

The group has released six full-length records, some of which were distributed in Europe by [[CLJ Records]],<ref name="clj_records">{{cite web| title = CLJ Records artist profile| work = cljrecords.com| url = http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| accessdate = 2007-12-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071217081634/http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| archivedate= 17 December 2007}}</ref> along with several [[Extended play|EP]]s, singles and [[DVD]]s. In 2015 they shortened their name to A9.

==History==

===2004–2006: Conception and early work===
In August 2004,<ref name="barks_profile">
{{cite web
| title = Barks.jp artist profile
| work = barks.jp
| url = http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph
| accessdate = 2007-09-02
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071010185029/http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph| archivedate= 10 October 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> Alice Nine formed after the disbandment of the band Givuss, and the band's vocalist, Show, and guitarist Tora continued on to search for members to form a new band. Saga, the bassist for the band Delta Ark, and Nao, drummer for the bands Fatima and RusH, were also seeking bandmates as well, and the four members eventually joined together. Hiroto was the last member to join after Shou, Tora, Saga, and Nao spotted him at a performance with his band at the time, Baquepia. Show explains that the "Alice" in the band's name was something that they believed sounded "very visual kei" to them, while the "Nine" is written in [[kanji]] and represents their origins as a Japanese band.<ref name="jame_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview with JaME about JRock Revolution
| work = jame-world.com
| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081006025742/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445| archivedate= 6 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}
</ref>

Their first concert was held at the Ikebukuro Cyber on May 11, 2004 and soon after they released their first single, ''[[Namae wa, Mada Nai]]'' in July, and they soon toured with fellow PS Company band [[BIS (band)|BIS]]. In November, their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'', was released, and later that month, they did a nation-wide tour with the band Karen from [[Under Code Production]]s.<ref name="barks_profile" />

In 2005, the pace of CD releases increased; the band released the singles "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi," "Yami ni Chiru Sakura," and "Yuri wa Aoku Saite" consecutively for three months. These singles were eventually compiled onto their first major [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'', through a joint deal with PS Company and King Records. Alice Nine also went on tour with several bands throughout the year, including [[Ayabie]], [[Kra (band)|Kra]], and [[Kagrra]]. Following these events, the band had its first solo tour, ''Alice in Wonder Tour'', in August that year.<ref name="cdjournal_profile" /><ref name="king_records">
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine at King Records
| work = kingrecords.co.jp
| url = http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070817021805/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/#release| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> They released their first album ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' in April 2006.<ref name="cdjapan_feature">{{cite web| title = Alice Nine special feature| work = cdjapan.co.jp| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070909140635/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| archivedate= 9 September 2007}}</ref>

===2007: ''Alpha'' and mainstream success===
A turning point for the band came when the single "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" was released in March 2007. The single allowed the band to land their first magazine cover and feature article with volume 171 of [[Shoxx magazine|Shoxx Magazine]].<ref name="jewels_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Jewels (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that month on April 28, the band released ''Dive into the Sun'', a photobook that included an exclusive CD containing the song "Gekkou Yoku." Another landmark was Alice Nine's first performance outside of Japan at the JRock Revolution festival in [[Los Angeles, California]] on May 25, 2007. They joined with several other Japanese bands and became the closing performance of the Friday that weekend.<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini" /><ref name="jrock_revolution_interview">
{{cite web
| title = JRock Revolution interview
| work = jrockrevolution.com
| url = http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/65-alice-nine-interview.html
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
</ref>

The release of the "White Prayer" single in June marked another milestone for the band's development; vocalist Shou explained in an interview with Shoxx Magazine that the song defined the style that the band was aiming for and hoped to maintain in the future. The process of the song's creation also came about more naturally than usual, as many songs until then were made through trial and error.<ref name="alpha_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Alpha (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that year, on October 24, the group's single "[[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]]" was released and peaked at number six on the Oricon charts,<ref name="tsubasa_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Tsubasa" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=730885&samecd=1&chart_kbn=111&linkcd=40441771
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
}}</ref> making it one of their successful singles to date and landing the band a guest appearance on the [[Fuji Television]] [[variety show]] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]]'' for the first time.

On November 28, 2007, their second full-length album, ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'', was released. The title for the album originated as a means to describe the band's return to their roots and beginning anew. The uppercase first letter of the [[Greek alphabet]], [[Alpha (letter)|Α]], was chosen to symbolize this idea. Aside from the singles to be compiled onto the album, recording for songs began in September and lasted for approximately one month.<ref name="alpha_interview" /> The album reached the ninth position on the Oricon weekly chart, selling over 17,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="alpha_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Alpha" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=736434&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31388602
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

===2008: ''Vandalize''===
Alice Nine started off the year with another tour, ''alice nine. 2008 standing tour "A to U"''. However, complications arose when guitarist Tora was diagnosed with a [[spinal disc]] [[hernia]], which had worsened over time to the point of numbness throughout the left side of his body.
Finally seeking medical help, the tour had to be postponed until Tora recovered enough for the band to resume activities in Tokyo.<ref name="mirrorball_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Mirror Ball (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

The band released a new single, titled "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" on March 26, 2008. The title song of the single was used in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga [[Aquarian Age]].<ref name="Aquarian Age">
{{cite web
| title = aquarian-movie
| work = official movie site
| url = http://www.aquarian-movie.com/
| accessdate = 2008-01-14
}}</ref>

Two compilations of the band's [[music video]]s, "[[Alice in Pictures I]]" and "[[Alice in Pictures II]]", were released on July 2, 2008. The DVDs contain approximately 8 music videos in chronological order of their original release, with "Alice in Pictures I" including the videos from "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi" to "[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]". "Alice in Pictures II" contains videos from "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" to "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Eraser -Memoire d'une fleur-]]", and also includes a new music video for "Gekkou Yoku", a song which was exclusively included with the [[Dive into the Sun|"Dive into the Sun" photobook]].<ref name="compilation_dvds">
{{cite web
| title = Official website promotion for DVD compilations
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080419234756/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html  |archivedate = 2008-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://starsbright14.multiply.com/photos/album/19 |title=Reflections of Life - Alice Nine - Dive into the Sun Photobook |publisher=Starsbright14.multiply.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>

On August 6, the band released their latest single, "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]." The single reached a peak mark of No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon daily charts which is currently the band's current top position on mainstream Japanese charts.<ref name="RAINBOWS">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-05-16
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080617234505/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 17 June 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The band also started their tour called "Discotheque play like 'A' Rainbows" which coincided with the new single. The tour lasted the entire month, and the concert footage was released on their [[live DVD]], [[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]], on October 29, 2008.<ref name="Discotheque tour DVD">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081014174439/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi| archivedate= 14 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's fourteenth maxi-single, "[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]," was released on December 10, 2008. The title song was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S]] and was released in two versions.<ref name="CROSS GAME">{{cite web
| title = CROSS GAME information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080929032128/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html| archivedate= 29 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>
On December 19, 2008, the band's tour at the time culminated in the grand final, named "Crossing the Supernova", at [[NHK Hall]].<ref name="future_tours">
{{cite web
| title = Official updates on 2008 tours and releases (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-09-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080921115059/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 21 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

A blog entry by vocalist Shou announced that the band was in recording sessions for a third album named ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'', which was released on January 14, 2009.<ref name="cdjapan_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Vandalize" information on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416
| accessdate = 2008-10-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081031020521/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416| archivedate= 31 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="vandalize_update">
{{cite web
| title = Official site announcement of "Vandalize"
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-29
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081101084009/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html| archivedate= 1 November 2008 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
"[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]" is the third single to be featured on the album, along with "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" and "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]" for a total of 11 tracks. The album's title comes from the theme of "the destruction of culture."<ref name="shou_blog_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Recording samadhi" (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-21
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081022074619/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html| archivedate= 22 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

===2009: Fifth anniversary===
In the following weeks of the release of ''Vandalize'', the band started their tour for the year, Untitled Vandal(ism). The first half of the tour ran from February to April, while its second half ran throughout the month of July. The tour's finale, "Graced the Beautiful Day," occurred on August 23, 2009 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.<ref name="2009_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = Untitled Vandal(ism) official schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/tour.html
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Footage from the finale, as well as live studio performance footage, is set to be released on the live DVD, "Untitled Vandal(ism) #Finale 'Graced the Beautiful Day,'" on November 11, 2009.<ref name="vandalism_dvd_cdjapan">
{{cite web
| title = "Untitled Vandal(ism)" DVD listing on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBM-90218
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}}</ref>

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from "アリス九號." or "alice nine." to "Alice Nine" for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese [[transcription (linguistics)|transcription]] was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention. The Japanese transcription could also not be read as the band's proper name without the use of [[furigana]] or other means of alternative text. The entry also announced new work for the band's fifth anniversary—a new single and a new book, which would use the new English transcription upon release. Alice Nine's fifteenth [[maxi-single]], "[[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]]," was released on August 5, 2009. Shou describes the titular track as a "danceable song with a sweet and oriental feeling." "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~" is a book containing interviews, reports on the band's concert activities during 2009, photography, and more, and was released on August 24, 2009.<ref name="shou_blog_hana_name">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090611192525/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html| archivedate= 11 June 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="a9_hana_release">
{{cite web
| title = 'Hana' Release Information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090606065343/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html| archivedate= 6 June 2009 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On December 16, Alice Nine held their last concert for 2009. During the three-hour-long event, they performed a variety of songs from their entire career. For the very first song of the night, the band also performed a cover of [[The Beatles]]' hit song, "[[All You Need Is Love]]."

===2010–2012: ''Gemini'' and ''"9"''===
The band began its activities in 2010 with the announcement of a compilation album, ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'', which contains the title songs from each of the band's maxi-singles released since 2006. The compilation album was released on March 24, 2010. The band also finished their first tour of the year, ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' (幾何学ノ理), that same month.<ref name="2010_compalbum_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine 2010 NEWS' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html
| accessdate = 2010-01-26
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100125075205/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html| archivedate= 25 January 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In 2009, the band would also begin broadcasting programs on their own channel, "Alice 9 Channel," on the popular Japanese video sharing website [[Nico Nico Douga]]. The monthly program, hosted by guitarist Tora, features live interviews and announcements with members of the band, as well as broadcasts of concert footage and music videos. The live structure of the broadcast also allows users to comment on the program and give real-time feedback on questions directed towards the audience. The first installment of the program aired on September 2009 and was viewed by over 16,000 users.<ref name="a9channel_ep1">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice 9 Channel - Nico Nico Douga' (Japanese)
| work = nicovideo.jp
| url = http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv9207872
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref>

On April 4, 2010, during the final live of the ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' tour, the band announced the release of a new single on August 4, 2010. However, the official website stated a slight delay of the single's release, pushing the release date to August 25, 2010. In the same announcement, the single was officially titled "Senkou." Filming of the music video for "Senkou" began in May 2010.<ref name="senkou_pv_blog">
{{cite web
| title = 'PVPVPV' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100528055122/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html| archivedate= 28 May 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's official 2010 tour, ''Flash Light from the past'', began on July 5, 2010. The tour spanned over the following four months with 30 performances in 27 live houses across Japan. The tour ended with a concert on January 6, 2011 at the [[Nippon Budokan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-numbers.net/2010/04/big-news-for-alice-nine/ |title=Big News for Alice Nine |publisher=Dear Numbers |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/ |title=Alice Nine オフィシャルサイト |publisher=Pscompany.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.html |title=Alice Nine | official site |publisher=Web.pscompany.co.jp |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref> The final performance was aired on January 31 on [[WOWOW]], and a DVD containing footage of the concert is to be released on May 2, 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = 'Live DVD information' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/flame_news.html
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> The bass guitars and outfit that Saga used during the tour were displayed at [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/shop/technicalhouse/index.html ESP Ochanomizu Technical House] in Tokyo, Japan until January 23.

In the November 2010 edition of "Alice 9 Channel," Saga accidentally revealed the title and tentative release date for the band's fourth studio album, ''Gemini'', earlier than planned.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine Accidentally Reveal New Album Release
| work = musicjapanplus.jp
| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6459/alice-nine-accidentally-reveal-new-album-release/
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> Details of the album followed soon after, and ''Gemini'' was released on February 9, 2011. The album ranked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Charts upon release, making the album their highest ranking release yet.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = ''Gemini'' Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=900415&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31487662
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> A tour coinciding with the release of the album, entitled "Spring Circuit -Prelude to 'Gemini'-," will run from April to May 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Live Schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/live.cgi
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> On February 22, 2012, Alice Nine released their album ''"9"''. The majority of the year was spent with performing concert tours.

===2012–present: Universal Music Japan and name change===
In August 2012, Alice nine announced they were switching record labels to Universal Music's Nayutawave Records.<ref>{{cite web| title = Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan| work = musicjapanplus.jp| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/17171/alice-nine-announce-count-down-live-and-signing-with-universal-music-japan/| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref> The band stated on their [[Niconico]] web talk show "Alice 9 Channel" that to make up for the single release in 2012 they would release 3 new singles in 2013 three months in a row. They later went on to release "Daybreak" on March 20, 2013, "Shadow Play" on April 17 and "Shooting Star" on May 29.

On March 19, 2014 Alice Nine released their sixth studio album ''Supernova'' which contains the previously released singles "Daybreak", "Shadowplay", "Shooting Star", "Kaizen Zenya", "Exist" and "Shining" and six new songs. On August 25, 2014, they parted ways with PS Company after ten years. On October 29, 2014 the [Resolution -Alice in Asia-] DVD containing selected performances from concerts in 2014 and a documentary detailing their travel experiences, behind-the-stage footage and interviews with the band members. <ref>http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine/news/2014/10/31</ref>

On March 1, 2015, the group announced that they will now be known as A9. They also announced the EP ''Ginga no wo to'', which they hope to finance through a [[crowdfunding]] program.<ref>{{cite web| title = A9 / Alice Nine's Revival| work = jame-world.com| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-114240-a9-alice-nine-s-revival.html| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref>

==Members==
* {{nihongo|Show|将}} – [[lead vocals]], [[Bandleader|leader]]
** As of January 2012, the position of band leader has been moved from Nao to Show.<ref name=ShouBlog>[http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/archive1-201201.html Shou's Official Blog] ''ameblo.jp'' Retrieved 2012-04-25</ref>
* {{nihongo|Hiroto|ヒロト}} – [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
** Also in the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Karasu, that formed in 2009 with Tatsurou ([[Mucc]]), Mizuki ([[Sadie (band)|Sadie]]), Dunch ([[Jealkb]]) and Kenzo ([[Ayabie]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/karasu-is-free/|title=KARASU is "free"|publisher=tokyohive.com|date=2010-10-12 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
* {{nihongo|Tora|虎}} – [[guitar]], [[piano]], backing vocals
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as lead guitarist "Mon Marshy", with Saga as "Tomorrow Joe" and Musasaby (Nao from [[Kagrra,]]), Madao (Keiyu from [[Kra (band)|Kra]]), Tako (Takuya from Administrator) and Gey (drums)
* {{nihongo|Saga|沙我}} – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[synthesizer]]s, [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as rhythm guitarist "Tomorrow Joe", with Tora as "Mon Marshy".
* {{nihongo|Nao|ナオ}} – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

== Discography ==
{{Cleanup|section|date=April 2010}}

===Studio albums===
* ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' (絶景色; ''Vivid Scenery of Colors'', April 4, 2006) Oricon Weekly Album Chart Position: 13<ref name=OriconAlbum>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_album/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Album Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'' (November 28, 2007) 9<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'' (January 14, 2009) 7<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'' (February 9, 2011) 3<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]'' (February 22, 2012) 12<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Supernova (Alice Nine album)|Supernova]]'' (March 19, 2014) 39<ref name=OriconAlbum/>

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'' (祇園盛者の鐘が鳴る; ''The Gion Temple's Bells Toll'', November 17, 2004) 62<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Alice Nine album)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', (July 27, 2005) 55<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'' (華想夢想紙; ''Flower Fancying Dream Fancying Paper'', November 23, 2005) 47<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Ginga no wo to'' (銀河ノヲト; ''Sound of The Galaxy'', August 2015)

===Compilation albums===
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'' (March 24, 2010) 46<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012'' (August 21, 2013)

===Singles===
* [[Namae wa, Mada Nai]] (名前は、未だ無ひ。; ''I Don't Yet Have a Name'', July 5, 2004) Oricon Weekly Single Chart Position: 94<ref name=OriconSingles>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_single/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Single Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* [[Gin no tsuki kuroi hoshi|Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi]] (銀の月黒い星; ''Silver Moon, Black Star'', March 30, 2005) 45<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yami ni chiru sakura|Yami ni Chiru Sakura]] (闇ニ散ル桜; ''Cherry Blossoms Scattered in the Darkness'', April 25, 2005) 54<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yuri wa Aoku Saite]] (百合は蒼く咲いて; ''Lilies Bloom Palely'', May 25, 2005) 51<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kowloon Nine Heads Rodeo Show]] (九龍; ''Nine Dragons'', January 25, 2006) 22<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Fantasy (Alice Nine song)|Fantasy]] (February 22, 2006) 20<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Akatsuki/Ikuoku no Chandelier]] (暁/幾億のシャンデリア; ''Dawn''/''Several Million Chandeliers'', February 22, 2006) 24<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Planet (song)|Blue Planet]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Number Six (song)|Number Six]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Jewels (song)|Jewels]] (March 21, 2007) 15<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[White Prayer]] (June 6, 2007) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]] (October 24, 2007) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]] (March 26, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]] (August 6, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]] (December 10, 2008) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]] (華【hæ･nə】, August 5, 2009) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Senkou (Alice Nine song)|Senkou]] (閃光, August 25, 2010) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Stargazer (Alice Nine song)|Stargazer:]] (November 11, 2010) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Flame (song)|Blue Flame]] (June 8, 2011) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Heart of Gold (Alice Nine song)|Heart of Gold]], (September 7, 2011) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Niji no Yuki]] (虹の雪, December 21, 2011) 7<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[daybreak (Alice Nine song)|Daybreak]] (March 20, 2013) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* Shadow Play (April 17, 2013) 11<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Shooting Star (Alice Nine song)|Shooting Star]] (May 29, 2013) 14<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kaisen Zenya]] (開戦前夜, December 6, 2013)
* [[Exist (song)|Exist]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Merry Christmas to U]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Shining (song)|Shining]] (February 26, 2014)

===DVDs===
* [2006.01.12] ''[[Alice in Wonderfilm]]''
* [2006] ''[[Peace & Smile Carnival tour 2005]]'' (～皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー～)
* [2006.10.04] ''[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]''
* [2007.01.24] ''[[Hello, Dear Numbers]]''
* [2007.07.10] ''Kachoufuugetsu Vol.2'' (花鳥風月 Vol.2)
* [2007.07.11] ''Royal Straight Flash''
* [2007.09.03] ''Royal Straight Kingdom''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures I]]''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures II]]''
* [2008.10.29] ''[[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]]''
* [2009.04.15] ''PSCompany 10th Anniversary Peace & Smile Carnival'' (PS Company 10周年記念公演)
* [2009.11.11] ''Untitled Vandal（ism）#Finale [Graced The Beautiful Day]''
* [2011.05.02] ''Tokyo Galaxy Alice Nine Live Tour 10 "Flash Light from the Past" Final at Nippon Budokan''
* [2012.06.05] ''Alice in Pictures III''
* [2013.06.19] ''2012 Court of "9"#4 Grand Finale Countdown Live''
* [2014.10.29] ''Resolution -ALICE IN ASIA-''

===Bibliography===
* [2007.04.28] "Dive into the Sun" (photo book)
* [2007.12.25] "Shiny Summer X'mas 2007" (photo book)
* [2008.02.29] "Alpha" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.03.27] "Zekkeishoku" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.09.13] "Alice Nine. First Piano Collection" (piano solo tablature)
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#1]"
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#2]"
* [2009.07.07] "Vandalize" (band score and tablature)
* [2009.08.24] "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~"

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.a9-project.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine Official website at Universal Music]

{{Alice Nine}}

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[[Category:Visual kei musical groups]]
[[Category:Japanese alternative rock groups]]
[[Category:Japanese pop rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Tokyo]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2004]]
[[Category:Universal Music Japan artists]]
[[Category:Tokuma Japan Communications artists]]

Alice Nine

2015-03-23T08:12:22Z

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = A9
| image = Alicenine.jpg
| caption = A9 performing at the [[Wiltern Theatre]] 2007
| image_size = 250
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias = Alice Nine
| origin = [[Tokyo]], Japan
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[pop rock]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Free-Will|PS Company]], [[King Records (Japan)|King]], [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], [[Universal Music Group|Nayutawave]], [[EMI Records Japan]], [[CLJ Records|CLJ]] (EU)
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|http://www.a9-project.com/}}
| current_members = Show Hiroto Tora Saga Nao
| past_members =
}}

'''A9''', previously known as {{nihongo|'''Alice Nine'''|アリス九號.||originally stylized as '''alicenine.'''}},<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini">
{{cite web| title = Yoshiki and 4 Fini Surge Forward with Multi-Artist Festival, May 25–26| work = animenewsnetwork.com| url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070821172405/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-04-12/yoshiki-and-4-fini-surge-forward-with-multi-artist-festival-festival-may-25-26| archivedate= 21 August 2007}}</ref> is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Tokyo]] in 2004.<ref name="cdjournal_profile">{{cite web| title = CD Journal artist profile| work = cdjournal.com| url = http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=159382| accessdate = 2007-09-02}}</ref> Originally signed to [[PS Company]], they signed to [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]] until 2010 when the joined [[Tokuma Japan Communications|Tokuma Japan]], the band then joined [[Universal Music Group]]'s Nayutawave Records for 2013.

The group has released six full-length records, some of which were distributed in Europe by [[CLJ Records]],<ref name="clj_records">{{cite web| title = CLJ Records artist profile| work = cljrecords.com| url = http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| accessdate = 2007-12-13| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071217081634/http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/98/87/| archivedate= 17 December 2007}}</ref> along with several [[Extended play|EP]]s, singles and [[DVD]]s. In 2015 they shortened their name to A9.

==History==

===2004–2006: Conception and early work===
In August 2004,<ref name="barks_profile">
{{cite web
| title = Barks.jp artist profile
| work = barks.jp
| url = http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph
| accessdate = 2007-09-02
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20071010185029/http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001049&m=biograph| archivedate= 10 October 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> Alice Nine formed after the disbandment of the band Givuss, and the band's vocalist, Show, and guitarist Tora continued on to search for members to form a new band. Saga, the bassist for the band Delta Ark, and Nao, drummer for the bands Fatima and RusH, were also seeking bandmates as well, and the four members eventually joined together. Hiroto was the last member to join after Shou, Tora, Saga, and Nao spotted him at a performance with his band at the time, Baquepia. Show explains that the "Alice" in the band's name was something that they believed sounded "very visual kei" to them, while the "Nine" is written in [[kanji]] and represents their origins as a Japanese band.<ref name="jame_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview with JaME about JRock Revolution
| work = jame-world.com
| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081006025742/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=2445| archivedate= 6 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}
</ref>

Their first concert was held at the Ikebukuro Cyber on May 11, 2004 and soon after they released their first single, ''[[Namae wa, Mada Nai]]'' in July, and they soon toured with fellow PS Company band [[BIS (band)|BIS]]. In November, their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'', was released, and later that month, they did a nation-wide tour with the band Karen from [[Under Code Production]]s.<ref name="barks_profile" />

In 2005, the pace of CD releases increased; the band released the singles "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi," "Yami ni Chiru Sakura," and "Yuri wa Aoku Saite" consecutively for three months. These singles were eventually compiled onto their first major [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'', through a joint deal with PS Company and King Records. Alice Nine also went on tour with several bands throughout the year, including [[Ayabie]], [[Kra (band)|Kra]], and [[Kagrra]]. Following these events, the band had its first solo tour, ''Alice in Wonder Tour'', in August that year.<ref name="cdjournal_profile" /><ref name="king_records">
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine at King Records
| work = kingrecords.co.jp
| url = http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070817021805/http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/alicenine/#release| archivedate= 17 August 2007 | deadurl= no}}
</ref> They released their first album ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' in April 2006.<ref name="cdjapan_feature">{{cite web| title = Alice Nine special feature| work = cdjapan.co.jp| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| accessdate = 2007-08-19| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20070909140635/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/alice_nine/index.html| archivedate= 9 September 2007}}</ref>

===2007: ''Alpha'' and mainstream success===
A turning point for the band came when the single "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" was released in March 2007. The single allowed the band to land their first magazine cover and feature article with volume 171 of [[Shoxx magazine|Shoxx Magazine]].<ref name="jewels_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Jewels (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that month on April 28, the band released ''Dive into the Sun'', a photobook that included an exclusive CD containing the song "Gekkou Yoku." Another landmark was Alice Nine's first performance outside of Japan at the JRock Revolution festival in [[Los Angeles, California]] on May 25, 2007. They joined with several other Japanese bands and became the closing performance of the Friday that weekend.<ref name="yoshiki_4_fini" /><ref name="jrock_revolution_interview">
{{cite web
| title = JRock Revolution interview
| work = jrockrevolution.com
| url = http://www.jrockrevolution.com/webzine/interviews/65-alice-nine-interview.html
| accessdate = 2007-08-19
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
</ref>

The release of the "White Prayer" single in June marked another milestone for the band's development; vocalist Shou explained in an interview with Shoxx Magazine that the song defined the style that the band was aiming for and hoped to maintain in the future. The process of the song's creation also came about more naturally than usual, as many songs until then were made through trial and error.<ref name="alpha_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Alpha (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=243&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}
</ref> Later that year, on October 24, the group's single "[[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]]" was released and peaked at number six on the Oricon charts,<ref name="tsubasa_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Tsubasa" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=730885&samecd=1&chart_kbn=111&linkcd=40441771
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
}}</ref> making it one of their successful singles to date and landing the band a guest appearance on the [[Fuji Television]] [[variety show]] ''[[Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ]]'' for the first time.

On November 28, 2007, their second full-length album, ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'', was released. The title for the album originated as a means to describe the band's return to their roots and beginning anew. The uppercase first letter of the [[Greek alphabet]], [[Alpha (letter)|Α]], was chosen to symbolize this idea. Aside from the singles to be compiled onto the album, recording for songs began in September and lasted for approximately one month.<ref name="alpha_interview" /> The album reached the ninth position on the Oricon weekly chart, selling over 17,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="alpha_oricon">
{{cite web
| title = "Alpha" Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=736434&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31388602
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

===2008: ''Vandalize''===
Alice Nine started off the year with another tour, ''alice nine. 2008 standing tour "A to U"''. However, complications arose when guitarist Tora was diagnosed with a [[spinal disc]] [[hernia]], which had worsened over time to the point of numbness throughout the left side of his body.
Finally seeking medical help, the tour had to be postponed until Tora recovered enough for the band to resume activities in Tokyo.<ref name="mirrorball_interview">
{{cite web
| title = Interview in Shoxx Magazine about Mirror Ball (translated by Jhouserock)
| work = jhouserock.com
| url = http://www.jhouserock.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=250&Itemid=516
| accessdate = 2008-10-20
}}</ref>

The band released a new single, titled "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" on March 26, 2008. The title song of the single was used in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga [[Aquarian Age]].<ref name="Aquarian Age">
{{cite web
| title = aquarian-movie
| work = official movie site
| url = http://www.aquarian-movie.com/
| accessdate = 2008-01-14
}}</ref>

Two compilations of the band's [[music video]]s, "[[Alice in Pictures I]]" and "[[Alice in Pictures II]]", were released on July 2, 2008. The DVDs contain approximately 8 music videos in chronological order of their original release, with "Alice in Pictures I" including the videos from "Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi" to "[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]". "Alice in Pictures II" contains videos from "[[Jewels (song)|Jewels]]" to "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Eraser -Memoire d'une fleur-]]", and also includes a new music video for "Gekkou Yoku", a song which was exclusively included with the [[Dive into the Sun|"Dive into the Sun" photobook]].<ref name="compilation_dvds">
{{cite web
| title = Official website promotion for DVD compilations
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-04-27
|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080419234756/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/dvd/index.html  |archivedate = 2008-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://starsbright14.multiply.com/photos/album/19 |title=Reflections of Life - Alice Nine - Dive into the Sun Photobook |publisher=Starsbright14.multiply.com |date=2008-01-22 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref>

On August 6, the band released their latest single, "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]." The single reached a peak mark of No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon daily charts which is currently the band's current top position on mainstream Japanese charts.<ref name="RAINBOWS">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-05-16
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080617234505/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 17 June 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref> The band also started their tour called "Discotheque play like 'A' Rainbows" which coincided with the new single. The tour lasted the entire month, and the concert footage was released on their [[live DVD]], [[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]], on October 29, 2008.<ref name="Discotheque tour DVD">
{{cite web
| title = Official website news on Rainbows (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081014174439/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/index.cgi| archivedate= 14 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's fourteenth maxi-single, "[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]," was released on December 10, 2008. The title song was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime [[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'S]] and was released in two versions.<ref name="CROSS GAME">{{cite web
| title = CROSS GAME information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-01
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080929032128/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/disco/single.html| archivedate= 29 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>
On December 19, 2008, the band's tour at the time culminated in the grand final, named "Crossing the Supernova", at [[NHK Hall]].<ref name="future_tours">
{{cite web
| title = Official updates on 2008 tours and releases (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi
| accessdate = 2008-09-19
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080921115059/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.cgi| archivedate= 21 September 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

A blog entry by vocalist Shou announced that the band was in recording sessions for a third album named ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'', which was released on January 14, 2009.<ref name="cdjapan_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Vandalize" information on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416
| accessdate = 2008-10-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081031020521/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KICS-91416| archivedate= 31 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="vandalize_update">
{{cite web
| title = Official site announcement of "Vandalize"
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-29
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081101084009/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/index.html| archivedate= 1 November 2008 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
"[[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]]" is the third single to be featured on the album, along with "[[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]]" and "[[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]]" for a total of 11 tracks. The album's title comes from the theme of "the destruction of culture."<ref name="shou_blog_vandalize">
{{cite web
| title = "Recording samadhi" (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html
| accessdate = 2008-10-21
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081022074619/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10149941130.html| archivedate= 22 October 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

===2009: Fifth anniversary===
In the following weeks of the release of ''Vandalize'', the band started their tour for the year, Untitled Vandal(ism). The first half of the tour ran from February to April, while its second half ran throughout the month of July. The tour's finale, "Graced the Beautiful Day," occurred on August 23, 2009 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.<ref name="2009_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = Untitled Vandal(ism) official schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/vandalize/tour.html
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Footage from the finale, as well as live studio performance footage, is set to be released on the live DVD, "Untitled Vandal(ism) #Finale 'Graced the Beautiful Day,'" on November 11, 2009.<ref name="vandalism_dvd_cdjapan">
{{cite web
| title = "Untitled Vandal(ism)" DVD listing on CDJapan
| work = cdjapan.co.jp
| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIBM-90218
| accessdate = 2009-09-03
}}</ref>

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from "アリス九號." or "alice nine." to "Alice Nine" for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese [[transcription (linguistics)|transcription]] was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention. The Japanese transcription could also not be read as the band's proper name without the use of [[furigana]] or other means of alternative text. The entry also announced new work for the band's fifth anniversary—a new single and a new book, which would use the new English transcription upon release. Alice Nine's fifteenth [[maxi-single]], "[[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]]," was released on August 5, 2009. Shou describes the titular track as a "danceable song with a sweet and oriental feeling." "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~" is a book containing interviews, reports on the band's concert activities during 2009, photography, and more, and was released on August 24, 2009.<ref name="shou_blog_hana_name">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090611192525/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10272756452.html| archivedate= 11 June 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref name="a9_hana_release">
{{cite web
| title = 'Hana' Release Information
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html
| accessdate = 2009-06-04
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090606065343/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/hana/index.html| archivedate= 6 June 2009 | deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

On December 16, Alice Nine held their last concert for 2009. During the three-hour-long event, they performed a variety of songs from their entire career. For the very first song of the night, the band also performed a cover of [[The Beatles]]' hit song, "[[All You Need Is Love]]."

===2010–2012: ''Gemini'' and ''"9"''===
The band began its activities in 2010 with the announcement of a compilation album, ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'', which contains the title songs from each of the band's maxi-singles released since 2006. The compilation album was released on March 24, 2010. The band also finished their first tour of the year, ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' (幾何学ノ理), that same month.<ref name="2010_compalbum_tour_info">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice Nine 2010 NEWS' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html
| accessdate = 2010-01-26
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100125075205/http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/2010_news/index.html| archivedate= 25 January 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In 2009, the band would also begin broadcasting programs on their own channel, "Alice 9 Channel," on the popular Japanese video sharing website [[Nico Nico Douga]]. The monthly program, hosted by guitarist Tora, features live interviews and announcements with members of the band, as well as broadcasts of concert footage and music videos. The live structure of the broadcast also allows users to comment on the program and give real-time feedback on questions directed towards the audience. The first installment of the program aired on September 2009 and was viewed by over 16,000 users.<ref name="a9channel_ep1">
{{cite web
| title = 'Alice 9 Channel - Nico Nico Douga' (Japanese)
| work = nicovideo.jp
| url = http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv9207872
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref>

On April 4, 2010, during the final live of the ''Kikagaku no Kotowari'' tour, the band announced the release of a new single on August 4, 2010. However, the official website stated a slight delay of the single's release, pushing the release date to August 25, 2010. In the same announcement, the single was officially titled "Senkou." Filming of the music video for "Senkou" began in May 2010.<ref name="senkou_pv_blog">
{{cite web
| title = 'PVPVPV' (Japanese)
| work = ameblo.jp
| url = http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html
| accessdate = 2010-05-28
| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100528055122/http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/entry-10545958908.html| archivedate= 28 May 2010 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

The band's official 2010 tour, ''Flash Light from the past'', began on July 5, 2010. The tour spanned over the following four months with 30 performances in 27 live houses across Japan. The tour ended with a concert on January 6, 2011 at the [[Nippon Budokan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dear-numbers.net/2010/04/big-news-for-alice-nine/ |title=Big News for Alice Nine |publisher=Dear Numbers |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/ |title=Alice Nine オフィシャルサイト |publisher=Pscompany.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/index.html |title=Alice Nine | official site |publisher=Web.pscompany.co.jp |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-10-23}}</ref> The final performance was aired on January 31 on [[WOWOW]], and a DVD containing footage of the concert is to be released on May 2, 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = 'Live DVD information' (Japanese)
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/flame_news.html
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> The bass guitars and outfit that Saga used during the tour were displayed at [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/shop/technicalhouse/index.html ESP Ochanomizu Technical House] in Tokyo, Japan until January 23.

In the November 2010 edition of "Alice 9 Channel," Saga accidentally revealed the title and tentative release date for the band's fourth studio album, ''Gemini'', earlier than planned.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Alice Nine Accidentally Reveal New Album Release
| work = musicjapanplus.jp
| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6459/alice-nine-accidentally-reveal-new-album-release/
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> Details of the album followed soon after, and ''Gemini'' was released on February 9, 2011. The album ranked at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Charts upon release, making the album their highest ranking release yet.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = ''Gemini'' Oricon Ranking
| work = oricon.co.jp
| url = http://ranking.oricon.co.jp/free_contents/search/ranking_list.asp?itemcd=900415&samecd=1&chart_kbn=11A&linkcd=31487662
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> A tour coinciding with the release of the album, entitled "Spring Circuit -Prelude to 'Gemini'-," will run from April to May 2011.<ref>
{{cite web
| title = Live Schedule
| work = pscompany.co.jp
| url = http://web.pscompany.co.jp/alicenine/whan/live.cgi
| accessdate = 2011-03-14
}}</ref> On February 22, 2012, Alice Nine released their album ''"9"''. The majority of the year was spent with performing concert tours.

===2012–present: Universal Music Japan and name change===
In August 2012, Alice nine announced they were switching record labels to Universal Music's Nayutawave Records.<ref>{{cite web| title = Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan| work = musicjapanplus.jp| url = http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/17171/alice-nine-announce-count-down-live-and-signing-with-universal-music-japan/| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref> The band stated on their [[Niconico]] web talk show "Alice 9 Channel" that to make up for the single release in 2012 they would release 3 new singles in 2013 three months in a row. They later went on to release "Daybreak" on March 20, 2013, "Shadow Play" on April 17 and "Shooting Star" on May 29.

On March 19, 2014 Alice Nine released their sixth studio album ''Supernova'' which contains the previously released singles "Daybreak", "Shadowplay", "Shooting Star", "Kaizen Zenya", "Exist" and "Shining" and six new songs. On August 25, 2014, they parted ways with PS Company after ten years. On October 29, 2014 the [Resolution -Alice in Asia-] DVD containing selected performances from concerts in 2014 and a documentary detailing their travel experiences, behind-the-stage footage and interviews with the band members. <ref>http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine/news/2014/10/31</ref>

On March 1, 2015, the group announced that they will now be known as A9. They also announced the EP ''Ginga no wo to'', which they hope to finance through a [[crowdfunding]] program.<ref>{{cite web| title = A9 / Alice Nine's Revival| work = jame-world.com| url = http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-114240-a9-alice-nine-s-revival.html| accessdate = 2015-03-04}}</ref>

==Members==
* {{nihongo|Show|将}} – [[lead vocals]], [[Bandleader|leader]]
** As of January 2012, the position of band leader has been moved from Nao to Show.<ref name=ShouBlog>[http://ameblo.jp/alice-syou/archive1-201201.html Shou's Official Blog] ''ameblo.jp'' Retrieved 2012-04-25</ref>
* {{nihongo|Hiroto|ヒロト}} – [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
** Also in the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] Karasu, that formed in 2009 with Tatsurou ([[Mucc]]), Mizuki ([[Sadie (band)|Sadie]]), Dunch ([[Jealkb]]) and Kenzo ([[Ayabie]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/karasu-is-free/|title=KARASU is "free"|publisher=tokyohive.com|date=2010-10-12 |accessdate=2011-08-14}}</ref>
* {{nihongo|Tora|虎}} – [[guitar]], [[piano]], backing vocals
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as lead guitarist "Mon Marshy", with Saga as "Tomorrow Joe" and Musasaby (Nao from [[Kagrra,]]), Madao (Keiyu from [[Kra (band)|Kra]]), Tako (Takuya from Administrator) and Gey (drums)
* {{nihongo|Saga|沙我}} – [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[synthesizer]]s, [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]
** Also in the supergroup The Tokyo High Black as rhythm guitarist "Tomorrow Joe", with Tora as "Mon Marshy".
* {{nihongo|Nao|ナオ}} – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion instrument|percussion]]

== Discography ==
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===Studio albums===
* ''[[Zekkeishoku]]'' (絶景色; ''Vivid Scenery of Colors'', April 4, 2006) Oricon Weekly Album Chart Position: 13<ref name=OriconAlbum>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_album/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Album Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* ''[[Alpha (Alice Nine album)|Alpha]]'' (November 28, 2007) 9<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Vandalize (album)|Vandalize]]'' (January 14, 2009) 7<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Gemini (Alice Nine album)|Gemini]]'' (February 9, 2011) 3<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[9 (Alice Nine album)|9]]'' (February 22, 2012) 12<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Supernova (Alice Nine album)|Supernova]]'' (March 19, 2014) 39<ref name=OriconAlbum/>

===Extended plays===
* ''[[Gion Shouja no Kane ga Naru]]'' (祇園盛者の鐘が鳴る; ''The Gion Temple's Bells Toll'', November 17, 2004) 62<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Alice in Wonderland (Alice Nine album)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', (July 27, 2005) 55<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''[[Kasou Musou Shi]]'' (華想夢想紙; ''Flower Fancying Dream Fancying Paper'', November 23, 2005) 47<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Ginga no wo to'' (銀河ノヲト; ''Sound of The Galaxy'', August 2015)

===Compilation albums===
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009'' (March 24, 2010) 46<ref name=OriconAlbum/>
* ''Alice Nine Complete Collection II 2010-2012'' (August 21, 2013)

===Singles===
* [[Namae wa, Mada Nai]] (名前は、未だ無ひ。; ''I Don't Yet Have a Name'', July 5, 2004) Oricon Weekly Single Chart Position: 94<ref name=OriconSingles>[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/344807/ranking/cd_single/ www.oricon.co.jp] Alice Nine Single Rankings ''Retrieved Nov 4, 2010</ref>
* [[Gin no tsuki kuroi hoshi|Gin no Tsuki Kuroi Hoshi]] (銀の月黒い星; ''Silver Moon, Black Star'', March 30, 2005) 45<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yami ni chiru sakura|Yami ni Chiru Sakura]] (闇ニ散ル桜; ''Cherry Blossoms Scattered in the Darkness'', April 25, 2005) 54<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Yuri wa Aoku Saite]] (百合は蒼く咲いて; ''Lilies Bloom Palely'', May 25, 2005) 51<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kowloon Nine Heads Rodeo Show]] (九龍; ''Nine Dragons'', January 25, 2006) 22<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Fantasy (Alice Nine song)|Fantasy]] (February 22, 2006) 20<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Akatsuki/Ikuoku no Chandelier]] (暁/幾億のシャンデリア; ''Dawn''/''Several Million Chandeliers'', February 22, 2006) 24<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Planet (song)|Blue Planet]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Number Six (song)|Number Six]] (October 4, 2006)
* [[Jewels (song)|Jewels]] (March 21, 2007) 15<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[White Prayer]] (June 6, 2007) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Tsubasa (Alice Nine song)|Tsubasa]] (October 24, 2007) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Mirror Ball (song)|Mirror Ball]] (March 26, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Rainbows (Alice Nine song)|Rainbows]] (August 6, 2008) 6<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Cross Game (song)|Cross Game]] (December 10, 2008) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Hana (Alice Nine song)|Hana]] (華【hæ･nə】, August 5, 2009) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Senkou (Alice Nine song)|Senkou]] (閃光, August 25, 2010) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Stargazer (Alice Nine song)|Stargazer:]] (November 11, 2010) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Blue Flame (song)|Blue Flame]] (June 8, 2011) 12<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Heart of Gold (Alice Nine song)|Heart of Gold]], (September 7, 2011) 8<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Niji no Yuki]] (虹の雪, December 21, 2011) 7<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[daybreak (Alice Nine song)|Daybreak]] (March 20, 2013) 10<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* Shadow Play (April 17, 2013) 11<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Shooting Star (Alice Nine song)|Shooting Star]] (May 29, 2013) 14<ref name=OriconSingles/>
* [[Kaisen Zenya]] (開戦前夜, December 6, 2013)
* [[Exist (song)|Exist]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Merry Christmas to U]] (December 6, 2013)
* [[Shining (song)|Shining]] (February 26, 2014)

===DVDs===
* [2006.01.12] ''[[Alice in Wonderfilm]]''
* [2006] ''[[Peace & Smile Carnival tour 2005]]'' (～皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー～)
* [2006.10.04] ''[[Number Six (song)|Number Six]]''
* [2007.01.24] ''[[Hello, Dear Numbers]]''
* [2007.07.10] ''Kachoufuugetsu Vol.2'' (花鳥風月 Vol.2)
* [2007.07.11] ''Royal Straight Flash''
* [2007.09.03] ''Royal Straight Kingdom''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures I]]''
* [2008.07.02] ''[[Alice in Pictures II]]''
* [2008.10.29] ''[[Discotheque play like "A" Rainbows -enter&exit-]]''
* [2009.04.15] ''PSCompany 10th Anniversary Peace & Smile Carnival'' (PS Company 10周年記念公演)
* [2009.11.11] ''Untitled Vandal（ism）#Finale [Graced The Beautiful Day]''
* [2011.05.02] ''Tokyo Galaxy Alice Nine Live Tour 10 "Flash Light from the Past" Final at Nippon Budokan''
* [2012.06.05] ''Alice in Pictures III''
* [2013.06.19] ''2012 Court of "9"#4 Grand Finale Countdown Live''
* [2014.10.29] "Resolution -ALICE IN ASIA- [完全限定生産盤]"

===Bibliography===
* [2007.04.28] "Dive into the Sun" (photo book)
* [2007.12.25] "Shiny Summer X'mas 2007" (photo book)
* [2008.02.29] "Alpha" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.03.27] "Zekkeishoku" (band score and tablature)
* [2008.09.13] "Alice Nine. First Piano Collection" (piano solo tablature)
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#1]"
* [2009.] "[Untitled Vandal(ism)#2]"
* [2009.07.07] "Vandalize" (band score and tablature)
* [2009.08.24] "Piece of 5ive Elements 'The Book' ~Alice Nine 5th~"

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.a9-project.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/alice-nine Official website at Universal Music]

{{Alice Nine}}

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Doom (Japanese band)

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Doom
| image =
| caption =
| image_size = 
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| instrument =
| genre = [[Thrash metal]], [[progressive metal]], [[avant garde metal]]
| occupation =
| years_active = 1985–2000,2015-
| label = [[Victor Entertainment|Victor/Invitation]] (1987–1991)
| associated_acts =
| website = http://doom-real.com/
| current_members = Takashi "Taka" Fujita Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi Takatoshi Kodaira
| past_members = Masami Chiba Koh Morota Jouichi "Joe" Hirakawa
| notable_instruments =
}}

'''Doom''' was a Japanese [[thrash metal]] band by former Zadkiel members Koh and Jouichi. Formed in [[Tokyo]] in 1985, the first line up included Takashi "Taka" Fujita (vocals/guitar), Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (fretless bass) and Jouichi "Joe" Hirokawa (drums).
==History==
The group released their first EP ''Go Mad Yourself!'' in 1986, and the debut album ''No More Pain'' followed in 1987. Despite having very much broken English included in their lyrics, the group gained a lot of popularity and signed to the Japanese label Invitation. The band continued to release many more albums and even played a gig in the United States at [[CBGB|CBGB's]] in October 1988. On May 7, 1999, founding member Koh was found dead, having apparently drowned. They released their final album ''Where Your Life Lies!?'' in November 1999, before officially disbanding in August 2000.

In 2014, Fujita and Pazz were joined by Casbah/Skull Smash bassist Kodaira for a short 15-minute set at a tribute event for [[United (band)|United]] bassist Akihiro Yokoyama, who died that May. Doom later announced they would re-form, and had their first full performance on January 12, 2015 at Club Citta in [[Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Violent Attitude|url=http://www.violentattitude.com/|website=Violent Attitude|accessdate=29 January 2015|ref=violent_attitude}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=別府伸朗|title=DOOM / 藤田氏インタビュー|url=http://www.metallization.jp/columns/198|website=Metallization|accessdate=29 January 2015|language=Japanese|date=28 October 2014}}</ref>

== Members ==
* Takashi "Taka" Fujita - vocals, guitar (Unit-3,former live guitarist for [[The Mad Capsule Markets]], support for [[Luna Sea]] member [[J (musician)|J]] from 1997-2014)
* Shigeru "Pazz" Kobayashi - drums ([[Gastunk]])
* Takatoshi Kodaira - bass (Casbah, Skull Smash)

=== Former members ===
* Jouichi "Joe" Hirokawa - drums ([[United (band)|United]], Zadkiel, Warpigs, Egao Dorami)
* Koh "Pirarucu" Morota (b. 1963-d.1999) - fretless bass (Zadkiel, [[Schaft]], Egao Dorami)
* Masami Chiba - bass (Shellshock)

== Discography ==
* ''[[Go Mad Yourself!]]'' (EP, 1986)
* "[[Why!?/Last Stand to Hell]]" (single, 1986)
* ''[[No More Pain (Doom album)|No More Pain]]'' (full-length, 1987)
* ''[[Killing Field]]'' (EP, 1988)
* ''[[Complicated Mind]]'' (full-length, 1988)
* ''[[Incompetent...]]'' (full-length, 1989)
* ''[[Human Noise]]'' (full-length, 1991
* ''[[Doom VI – Illegal Soul]]'' (full-length, 1992)
* ''[[Split 7 w/ Hedgehog Split]]'' (split album, 1994)
* "[[Freakout (single)|Freakout]]" (single, 1995)
* ''[[Where Your Life Lies!?]]'' (full-length, 1999)

== External links ==
* [http://s.greatnow.com/doom/doomfaq.htm Doom FAQ]
* [http://doom-real.com/ Doom Official Site]

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Japanese thrash metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Tokyo]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1985]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2000]]

The Flag of Punishment

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{{Infobox album 
| Name = The Flag of Punishment
| Type = [[Album]]
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Cover =
| Released = October 22nd, 2003
| Genre = [[Power metal]] [[Neo-classical metal]]
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| This album = '''''The Flag of Punishment''''' (2003)
| Next album = ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'' (2005)
}}
'''''The Flag of Punishment''''' is the debut studio album by Japanese [[power metal]] band [[Galneryus]]. It was released on October 22, 2003.<ref name="discography">{{cite web | url = http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/disc/disc.html | title = Official Discography | language = Japanese | work = Galneryus Official Website | publisher = [[VAP (company)|VAP]] | accessdate = February 27, 2015}}</ref>

==Track listing==
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| title1 = Meditation for the Saga
| lyrics1 = Syu
| music1 = Syu
| length1 = 1:47
| title2 = Struggle for the Freedom Flag
| lyrics2 = Yama-B
| music2 = Syu
| length2 = 5:38
| title3 = Beyond of the Ground
| lyrics3 = Yama-B
| music3 = Yama-B
| length3 = 3:53
| title4 = In the Delight
| lyrics4 = Yama-B
| music4 = Syu
| length4 = 4:54
| title5 = Rebel Flag
| lyrics5 = Yama-B
| music5 = Syu
| length5 = 4:24
| title6 = Requiem
| lyrics6 = (Instrumentals)
| music6 = Syu
| length6 = 5:15
| title7 = Holding the Broken Wings
| lyrics7 = Yama-B
| music7 = Syu
| length7 = 6:57
| title8 = Child of Free
| lyrics8 = Yama-B
| music8 = Syu
| length8 = 4:41
| title9 = Final Resolution
| lyrics9 = Yama-B
| music9 = Syu
| length9 = 5:43
| title10 = The Garden of the Goddess
| lyrics10 = Yama-B
| music10 = Syu
| length10 = 6:36
| title11 = United Flag
| lyrics11 = Yama-B
| music11 = Syu
| length11 = 5:32
}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Galneryus}}

[[Category:Galneryus albums]]
[[Category:2003 albums]]

Template:Galneryus

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* '''Jun-ichi'''
* '''[[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]]'''
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* Tsui
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* Yu-To

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* ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]''
* ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]''
* ''[[Angel of Salvation]]''
* ''[[Vetelgyus]]''

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* [[Animetal]]
* [[Concerto Moon]]
* [[Deluhi]]

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The Flag of Punishment

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{{Infobox album 
| Name = The Flag of Punishment
| Type = [[Album]]
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Cover =
| Released = October 22nd, 2003
| Genre = [[Power metal]] [[Neo-classical metal]]
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| This album = '''''The Flag of Punishment''''' (2003)
| Next album = ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'' (2005)
}}
'''''The Flag of Punishment''''' is the debut studio album by Japanese [[power metal]] band [[Galneryus]]. It was released on October 22, 2003.<ref name="discography">{{cite web | url = http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/disc/disc.html | title = Official Discography | language = Japanese | work = Galneryus Official Website | publisher = [[VAP (company)|VAP]] | accessdate = February 27, 2015}}</ref>

==Track listing==
{{Tracklist
| title1 = Meditation for the Saga
| length1 = 1:47
| title2 = Struggle for the Freedom Flag
| length2 = 5:38
| title3 = Beyond of the Ground
| length3 = 3:53
| title4 = In the Delight
| length4 = 4:54
| title5 = Rebel Flag
| length5 = 4:24
| title6 = Requiem
| length6 = 5:15
| title7 = Holding the Broken Wings
| length7 = 6:57
| title8 = Child of Free
| length8 = 4:41
| title9 = Final Resolution
| length9 = 5:43
| title10 = The Garden of the Goddess
| length10 = 6:36
| title11 = United Flag
| length11 = 5:32
}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Galneryus}}

[[Category:Galneryus albums]]
[[Category:2003 albums]]

Galneryus

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{{unreliable sources|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Galneryus
| image = GalneryusAngelofSalvationalbumphoto.jpeg
| caption = Current members of Galneryus from left to right: Taka, Yuhki, Sho, Syu, Junichi
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[Osaka]], Japan
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]]
| years_active = 2001–present
| label = Iron Shock, [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]]
| associated_acts = [[Animetal]], Spinalchord, Valkyr, [[Concerto Moon]], Ark Storm, AxBites, Rekion, Gunbridge, [[Deluhi]]
| website = [http://galneryusyumacher.com Official site]
| current_members = [[Syu]] Yuhki Junichi [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] Taka
| past_members = Tsui Yama-B Yu-To
}}

'''Galneryus''' is a Japanese [[power metal]] band, formed in [[Osaka]] in 2001 by guitarist [[Syu]] and vocalist Yama-B.<ref name="CDJOURNAL">[http://artist.cdjournal.com/a/-/153012 Artist.cdjournal.com] ''Galneryus Artist Profile'' Retrieved Jan 23, 2011</ref><ref name="Barks">[http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001683&m=bio Barks.jp] ''ガルネリウス Biography'' Retrieved January 23, 2011</ref> Originally the only official members, the two utilized several support musicians until bassist Tsui, keyboardist Yuhki, and drummer Junichi officially joined for the release of their debut album in 2003. Yama-B left the group in 2008 citing musical differences, and Yu-To, who replaced Tsui in 2006, left the following year. Galneryus recruited [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] on vocals and Taka on bass, and released the album ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' in 2010. The band's highest charting studio album is their eighth, ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'', which was released in 2012 and reached number 17.

==History==

===2001–2002: Formation and indie days===
Galneryus was formed in 2001 by guitarist and [[bandleader]] [[Syu]] (formerly from Valkyr, [[Animetal]], Aushvitz, and Masaki Project) along with vocalist Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi (frontman of AxBites and solo artist of Rekion, River End and Gunbridge).<ref name="Barks" /><ref name="Jameinterview">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html Exlusive interview with Syu] ''jame-world.com'' Retrieved 2011-01-23</ref> Both veterans of the metal scene, they formed Galneryus with the intention to "express both of their musical tastes/ideas" and so they started looking for additional members to complete the band. They recruited A on keyboards (who had previously played with Syu in Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on bass, and Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on drums.

In October 2001, the band released a 2-track [[Demo (music)|demo]] titled "United Flag". The demo was self-produced and released independently. This [[Extended play|EP]] started gaining the attention of both fans and independent record labels as well.

After playing with other metal bands like Fairy Mirror, Mephistopheles, Galactica Phantom, Mastermind, and [[Concerto Moon]], Galneryus went back to the studio to record a second EP titled ''Rebel Flag'' which was released through the independent label Iron Shock in August 2002. The EP again used support musicians to fill the band slots, with Shôgo Himuro again on bass, Toshihiro Yui again on drums, and Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

After this EP, the band started receiving several record deals and started touring more. In 2003, they were invited to play the Melodic Metal Festival in Japan which featured [[Sweden|Swedish]] power metal band [[Dragonland]],<ref name="Allmusic">{{citeweb|work=[[Allmusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/galneryus-mn0000911515|title=Galneryus|accessdate=2014-09-01}}</ref> as well as Australia's [[Dungeon (band)|Dungeon]]. As a result, Dragonland invited Galneryus to play with them the next time they toured Japan.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}}

Galneryus was also invited to perform on two metal compilation cover albums with other bands such as Masaki Project, [[Saber Tiger (Band)|Saber Tiger]], and Mephistopheles. Galneryus performed the song "Black Diamond" (originally from [[Finland|Finnish]] power metal band [[Stratovarius]]) on the compilation album ''Stand Proud! III'' and performed the song "Soldier of Fortune" (from Japanese heavy metal band [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) on the compilation album ''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''. For these songs, the band used supporting musicians Toshihiro Yui on drums, Yusuke on bass, and Yuhki on keyboards. Both compilation albums were released simultaneously in December 2002 on the same day through Iron Shock and distributed through the record label [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]].

===2003–2007: Gone major and formal members===
VAP itself signed Galneryus and the band set to work on writing and recording their full-length debut album ''The Flag of Punishment'' which featured all 5 EP songs re-written and re-recorded and also cover art by famed ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' artist [[Yoshitaka Amano]].<ref name="Jameinterview"/> At this time Galneryus ceased using temporary members and permanently recruited Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui (formerly of AxBites) on bass, Yuhki (formerly of Ark Storm and Marge Litch) on keyboards and Junichi Satoh (formerly of [[Concerto Moon]]) on drums. The album was finally released in October 2003. In March 2005, Galneryus released their second album ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'', and later released their third full-length album ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' in July 2006.

After the Live for Rebirth tour, Tsui left Galneryus and Yu-To (later known as Leda of [[Deluhi]])<ref name="deluhi">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/database-artists-biography-875-deluhi.html DELUHI - デルヒ] ''jame-world.com.'' Retrieved 2015-01-01.</ref> was recruited to fill in for bass. The band shortly after released their fourth album ''[[One for All - All for One]]'' on August 22, 2007. On October 27, they released their first cover album ''Voices from the Past''. Galneryus then debuted on [[iTunes Store]], making their material available worldwide.

===2008–2010: New lineup and ''Resurrection''===
In February 2008, both sides of their double A-side single "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" were used as the opening and ending themes for the six-episode [[anime]] series ''[[Mnemosyne (anime)|Rin ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~]]''.

On October 10, 2008, it was announced that vocalist Yama-B was leaving the band at the end of the Back to the Flag tour.<ref>{{cite web | title=Galneryus, all new line-up! | url=http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090917171323/http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archivedate=2009-09-17 |publisher=neumania.net | accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref><ref name="yama-b">{{cite web| title=YAMA-B Leaves Galneryus | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-38295-yama-b-leaves-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> The decision was made during the recording/releasing of their fifth full album, ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]''. According to Yama-B's note left to the fans on Galneryus' official site, he left due to the band's growth and change.<ref name="yama-b"/> In the note, Yama-B stated that due to differences in opinion on the band's style of music, he was leaving. He and the rest of Galneryus are all okay with this and wished each other well as they went their separate ways. Yama-B later elaborated in 2013, recalling that while he and Syu had different musical tastes from the beginning, with every release the band slowly chased after a new sound "instead of doing music we loved".<ref name="Yama-B interview">{{cite web| title=Interview with YAMA-B | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-95206-interview-with-yama-b.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-04-16}}</ref> While Yama-B "likes to stick to a certain set of rules, concepts", particularly Syu would spontaneously abandon a style in order to incorporate new inspirations.<ref name="Yama-B interview"/> On October 23, 2008, Galneryus released their second cover album ''Voices from the Past II'', and on March 25, 2009, they released two "best of" albums.

Well-known vocalist [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] stepped in for Yama-B at a performance at the tenth anniversary of Pure Rock Japan Live.<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2009 at Kawasaki Club Citta | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-51134-pure-rock-japan-live-2009-at-kawasaki-club-citta.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> In September 2009, bassist Yu-To left the group, and Sho and Taka officially joined.<ref name="loud">{{cite web| title=Galneryus Return with New Line-Up | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-55198-galneryus-return-with-new-line-up.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> This line-up had their first performance at [[Loud Park Festival#2009 .28October 17–18.29|Loud Park Festival 2009]].<ref name="loud"/> Galneryus' song "A Far-Off Distance" was used as the ending theme of the 2010 ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin]]'' anime. On April 21, they released the [[Music download|digital]] [[Extended play|EP]] ''Beginning of the Resurrection'', which contains a cover of Sho's signature song "You're the Only...". They released their sixth full-length album, ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'', on June 23 and their third cover album, ''Voices from the Past III'', on August 20.

In 2011, their song "Destiny" was used in the [[music video game]]s ''[[Guitar Freaks|GuitarFreaks XG2: Groove on Live]]'' and ''[[DrumMania XG|DrumMania XG2: Groove on Live]]''. Also, their song "New Legend" was used in ''GuitarFreaks XG3'' and ''DrumMania XG3''.[[Image:Galneryus in Busan Rock Festival, 2012.jpg|thumb|right|Galneryus performing at the [[Busan Rock Festival]] in Korea, 2012.]]

===2011–present: ''Angel of Salvation'' and European tour===
The band released the limited single "Future Never Dies" on September 7, 2011 and the album ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' on October 5.

On January 25, 2012, they released the mini-album ''Kizuna''. The title song was used in a ''[[Fist of the Blue Sky]]'' [[pachinko]] game,<ref name="kizuna">{{cite web| title=Kizuna GALNERYUS | url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VPCC-81723 | work=cdjapan.co.jp | accessdate=2012-03-14}}</ref> and its cover features the series' main character. Galneryus' next single "Hunting for Your Dream" was used as the second closing theme for the new ''[[Hunter × Hunter]]'' anime adaptation.<ref name="hunter">{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to provide new theme song for "HUNTER x HUNTER" | url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/03/galneryus-to-provide-new-theme-song-for-hunter-x-hunter/ | work=tokyohive.com | accessdate=2012-03-19}}</ref> Ono's solo song "Departure!" (which was covered in English by Galneryus on ''Kizuna''<ref name="kizuna"/>) was previously the series' first opening theme, a new version titled "Departure! -Second Version-" will be its second.<ref name="hunter"/>

Their eighth studio album ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' was released on October 10, 2012. It reached number 17 on the [[Oricon]] chart, making it their highest charting studio album. The title track is 14:42 minutes long, twice as long as the version featured in its music video, and features Akane Liv (of Liv Moon) performing backing vocals. On May 22, 2013, Galneryus released their first self-cover album, ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side''.<ref name="selfcover">{{cite web| title=Self-Cover Album from GALNERYUS | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-94993-self-cover-album-from-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref> It became their highest charting release to date, reaching number 15, and is part of their 10th anniversary celebration, which will also include a tour from June 7 to 30.<ref name="selfcover"/> On May 26, they performed at the Pure Rock Japan Live 2013 at Club Citta, alongside [[NoGoD]], [[Saber Tiger]] and [[Onmyo-Za]].<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2013 | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-97335-pure-rock-japan-live-2013.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

Galneryus embarked on their first European tour in July 2014. Beginning in Germany, the four date tour also took them to France before finishing in Spain.<ref>{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to go on European Tour | url=http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-110272-galneryus-to-go-on-european-tour.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2014-05-25}}</ref>

==Members==
<gallery>
File:Galneryus Sho.jpg|<center>Masatoshi “Sho” Ono
File:Galneryus Syu.jpg|<center>Syu
File:Galneryus Taka.jpg|<center>Taka
File:Galneryus Yuhki.jpg|<center>Yuhki
File:Galneryus Junichi.jpg|<center>Jun-ichi
</gallery>
;Current members
* [[Syu]] – [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]], [[bandleader|leader]] (2001–present)
* Yuhki – [[Keyboard (instrument)|keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]], [[keytar]], backing vocals (2003–present, support in 2002)
* {{nihongo|Junichi Satoh|佐藤潤一|Satō Jun'ichi}} – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2003–present)
* {{nihongo|[[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]]|小野正利|Ono Masatoshi}} – [[Singing|vocals]] (2009–present)
* Taka – [[Bass guitar|bass]] (2009–present)

;Former members
* {{nihongo|Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui|松井亮介|Matsui Ryōsuke}} – bass, backing vocals (2003–2006)
* {{nihongo|Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi|山口将宏|Yamaguchi Masahiro}} – vocals (2001–2008)
* [[Deluhi|Yu-To]] – bass, backing vocals (2006–2009; support guitar in 2011 as Leda)

;Support members
* Shôgo Himuro – bass (2001–2002)
* A – keyboards (2001–2002)
* Yoshinori Kataoka – keyboards (2002)
* Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui – drums (2001–2002)
* Yusuke – bass (2002–2003)

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' (October 22, 2003) Oricon Album Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 161<ref name="OriconAlbums">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_album/ GALNERYUSのアルバム売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'' (March 23, 2005) No. 86<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' (July 12, 2006) No. 57<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[One for All – All for One|One for All - All for One]]'' (August 22, 2007) No. 53<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]'' (September 10, 2008) No. 55<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' (June 23, 2010) No. 35<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' (October 5, 2011) No. 23<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (October 10, 2012) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Vetelgyus]]'' (September 24, 2014) No. 18<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Singles/EPs===
* ''United Flag'' (October 21, 2001, EP)
* "Rebel Flag" (August 23, 2002)
* "Everlasting" (June 27, 2007) Oricon Single Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 68<ref name="OriconSingles">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_single/ GALNERYUSのシングル売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" (March 19, 2008) No. 60<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* ''Shining Moments'' (July 30, 2008, digital EP)
* ''Beginning of the Resurrection'' (April 21, 2010, digital EP)
* "Future Never Dies" (September 7, 2011, limited single)
* {{nihongo|''Kizuna''|絆||January 25, 2012, mini-album}} No. 37<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* "Hunting for Your Dream" (July 17, 2012) No. 30 (type B)<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* "Attitude to Life" (December 3, 2014)

===Cover albums===
* ''Voices from the Past'' (October 8, 2007)
* ''Voices from the Past II'' (October 23, 2008)
* ''Voices from the Past III'' (August 20, 2010)
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side'' (May 22, 2013, self-cover) No. 15<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 2: Reformation Side'' (September 4, 2013, self-cover) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Compilation albums===
* ''Best of the Braving Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 154<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best of the Awakening Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 157<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best-R'' (September 25, 2012, rental-only compilation album)

;Compilation contributions
* "Black Diamond" (originally by [[Stratovarius]]) – {{nihongo|''Stand Proud! III''|スタンド・プラウド! III||December 11, 2002}}
* "Soldier of Fortune" (originally by [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) – {{nihongo|''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''|~JAPANESE HEAVY METAL TRIBUTE~魂II||December 11, 2002}}
* "Struggle for the Freedom Flag" – ''Hard Rock Summit in Osaka'' (June 16, 2004)
* "Serenade (D.N.mix)" – ''[[Death Note original soundtracks#The Songs for Death Note the movie.EF.BD.9Ethe Last name Tribute.EF.BD.9E|The Songs For Death Note The Movie ~The Last Name Tribute~]]'' (December 20, 2006)
* "A Far-Off Distance (TV Size)" – ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin|Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin Opening/Ending theme digital EP]]'' (June 16, 2010)
* {{nihongo|"Holy Blood: Tatakai no Kettô"|HOLY BLOOD 〜闘いの血統〜}} (originally by [[Seikima-II]]) – {{nihongo|''Tribute to Seikima-II: Akuma to no Keiyakusho''|Tribute to 聖飢魔II -悪魔との契約書-||September 15, 2010}}
* "Against the Wind" (originally by Stratovarius) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "The Spirit Carries On" (originally by [[Dream Theater]]) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "Tonight I'm Falling" (originally by [[TNT (band)|TNT]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)
* "Angel Don't Cry" (originally by [[Toto (band)|Toto]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)

===DVDs===
* ''Live for Rebirth'' (November 22, 2006) Oricon DVD Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 142<ref name="OriconDVDs">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/dvd/ GALNERYUSのDVD売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2012-07-24.</ref>
* ''Live for All - Live for One'' (March 5, 2008) No. 85<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Live in the Moment of the Resurrection'' (December 8, 2010) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Phoenix Living in the Rising Sun'' (March 28, 2012) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Reliving the Ironhearted Flag'' (March 26, 2014)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Galneryus}}
* {{Official website|http://galneryusyumacher.com}}

{{Galneryus}}

[[Category:Japanese power metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Osaka]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2001]]
[[Category:Musical quintets]]

Galneryus

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{{unreliable sources|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Galneryus
| image = GalneryusAngelofSalvationalbumphoto.jpeg
| caption = Current members of Galneryus from left to right: Taka, Yuhki, Sho, Syu, Junichi
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[Osaka]], Japan
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]]
| years_active = 2001–present
| label = Iron Shock, [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]]
| associated_acts = [[Animetal]], Spinalchord, Valkyr, [[Concerto Moon]], Ark Storm, AxBites, Rekion, Gunbridge, [[Deluhi]]
| website = [http://galneryusyumacher.com Official site]
| current_members = [[Syu]] Yuhki Junichi [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] Taka
| past_members = Tsui Yama-B Yu-To
}}

'''Galneryus''' is a Japanese [[power metal]] band, formed in [[Osaka]] in 2001 by guitarist [[Syu]] and vocalist Yama-B.<ref name="CDJOURNAL">[http://artist.cdjournal.com/a/-/153012 Artist.cdjournal.com] ''Galneryus Artist Profile'' Retrieved Jan 23, 2011</ref><ref name="Barks">[http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001683&m=bio Barks.jp] ''ガルネリウス Biography'' Retrieved January 23, 2011</ref> Originally the only official members, the two utilized several support musicians until bassist Tsui, keyboardist Yuhki, and drummer Junichi officially joined for the release of their debut album in 2003. Yama-B left the group in 2008 citing musical differences, and Yu-To, who replaced Tsui in 2006, left the following year. Galneryus recruited [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] on vocals and Taka on bass, and released the album ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' in 2010. The band's highest charting studio album is their eighth, ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'', which was released in 2012 and reached number 17.

==History==

===2001–2002: Formation and indie days===
Galneryus was formed in 2001 by guitarist and [[bandleader]] [[Syu]] (formerly from Valkyr, [[Animetal]], Aushvitz, and Masaki Project) along with vocalist Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi (frontman of AxBites and solo artist of Rekion, River End and Gunbridge).<ref name="Barks" /><ref name="Jameinterview">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html Exlusive interview with Syu] ''jame-world.com'' Retrieved 2011-01-23</ref> Both veterans of the metal scene, they formed Galneryus with the intention to "express both of their musical tastes/ideas" and so they started looking for additional members to complete the band. They recruited A on keyboards (who had previously played with Syu in Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on bass, and Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on drums.

In October 2001, the band released a 2-track [[Demo (music)|demo]] titled "United Flag". The demo was self-produced and released independently. This [[Extended play|EP]] started gaining the attention of both fans and independent record labels as well.

After playing with other metal bands like Fairy Mirror, Mephistopheles, Galactica Phantom, Mastermind, and [[Concerto Moon]], Galneryus went back to the studio to record a second EP titled ''Rebel Flag'' which was released through the independent label Iron Shock in August 2002. The EP again used support musicians to fill the band slots, with Shôgo Himuro again on bass, Toshihiro Yui again on drums, and Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

After this EP, the band started receiving several record deals and started touring more. In 2003, they were invited to play the Melodic Metal Festival in Japan which featured [[Sweden|Swedish]] power metal band [[Dragonland]], as well as Australia's [[Dungeon (band)|Dungeon]]. As a result, Dragonland invited Galneryus to play with them the next time they toured Japan.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}}

Galneryus was also invited to perform on two metal compilation cover albums with other bands such as Masaki Project, [[Saber Tiger (Band)|Saber Tiger]], and Mephistopheles. Galneryus performed the song "Black Diamond" (originally from [[Finland|Finnish]] power metal band [[Stratovarius]]) on the compilation album ''Stand Proud! III'' and performed the song "Soldier of Fortune" (from Japanese heavy metal band [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) on the compilation album ''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''. For these songs, the band used supporting musicians Toshihiro Yui on drums, Yusuke on bass, and Yuhki on keyboards. Both compilation albums were released simultaneously in December 2002 on the same day through Iron Shock and distributed through the record label [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]].

===2003–2007: Gone major and formal members===
VAP itself signed Galneryus and the band set to work on writing and recording their full-length debut album ''The Flag of Punishment'' which featured all 5 EP songs re-written and re-recorded and also cover art by famed ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' artist [[Yoshitaka Amano]].<ref name="Jameinterview"/> At this time Galneryus ceased using temporary members and permanently recruited Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui (formerly of AxBites) on bass, Yuhki (formerly of Ark Storm and Marge Litch) on keyboards and Junichi Satoh (formerly of [[Concerto Moon]]) on drums. The album was finally released in October 2003. In March 2005, Galneryus released their second album ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'', and later released their third full-length album ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' in July 2006.

After the Live for Rebirth tour, Tsui left Galneryus and Yu-To (later known as Leda of [[Deluhi]])<ref name="deluhi">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/database-artists-biography-875-deluhi.html DELUHI - デルヒ] ''jame-world.com.'' Retrieved 2015-01-01.</ref> was recruited to fill in for bass. The band shortly after released their fourth album ''[[One for All - All for One]]'' on August 22, 2007. On October 27, they released their first cover album ''Voices from the Past''. Galneryus then debuted on [[iTunes Store]], making their material available worldwide.

===2008–2010: New lineup and ''Resurrection''===
In February 2008, both sides of their double A-side single "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" were used as the opening and ending themes for the six-episode [[anime]] series ''[[Mnemosyne (anime)|Rin ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~]]''.

On October 10, 2008, it was announced that vocalist Yama-B was leaving the band at the end of the Back to the Flag tour.<ref>{{cite web | title=Galneryus, all new line-up! | url=http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090917171323/http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archivedate=2009-09-17 |publisher=neumania.net | accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref><ref name="yama-b">{{cite web| title=YAMA-B Leaves Galneryus | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-38295-yama-b-leaves-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> The decision was made during the recording/releasing of their fifth full album, ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]''. According to Yama-B's note left to the fans on Galneryus' official site, he left due to the band's growth and change.<ref name="yama-b"/> In the note, Yama-B stated that due to differences in opinion on the band's style of music, he was leaving. He and the rest of Galneryus are all okay with this and wished each other well as they went their separate ways. Yama-B later elaborated in 2013, recalling that while he and Syu had different musical tastes from the beginning, with every release the band slowly chased after a new sound "instead of doing music we loved".<ref name="Yama-B interview">{{cite web| title=Interview with YAMA-B | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-95206-interview-with-yama-b.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-04-16}}</ref> While Yama-B "likes to stick to a certain set of rules, concepts", particularly Syu would spontaneously abandon a style in order to incorporate new inspirations.<ref name="Yama-B interview"/> On October 23, 2008, Galneryus released their second cover album ''Voices from the Past II'', and on March 25, 2009, they released two "best of" albums.

Well-known vocalist [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] stepped in for Yama-B at a performance at the tenth anniversary of Pure Rock Japan Live.<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2009 at Kawasaki Club Citta | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-51134-pure-rock-japan-live-2009-at-kawasaki-club-citta.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> In September 2009, bassist Yu-To left the group, and Sho and Taka officially joined.<ref name="loud">{{cite web| title=Galneryus Return with New Line-Up | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-55198-galneryus-return-with-new-line-up.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> This line-up had their first performance at [[Loud Park Festival#2009 .28October 17–18.29|Loud Park Festival 2009]].<ref name="loud"/> Galneryus' song "A Far-Off Distance" was used as the ending theme of the 2010 ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin]]'' anime. On April 21, they released the [[Music download|digital]] [[Extended play|EP]] ''Beginning of the Resurrection'', which contains a cover of Sho's signature song "You're the Only...". They released their sixth full-length album, ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'', on June 23 and their third cover album, ''Voices from the Past III'', on August 20.

In 2011, their song "Destiny" was used in the [[music video game]]s ''[[Guitar Freaks|GuitarFreaks XG2: Groove on Live]]'' and ''[[DrumMania XG|DrumMania XG2: Groove on Live]]''. Also, their song "New Legend" was used in ''GuitarFreaks XG3'' and ''DrumMania XG3''.[[Image:Galneryus in Busan Rock Festival, 2012.jpg|thumb|right|Galneryus performing at the [[Busan Rock Festival]] in Korea, 2012.]]

===2011–present: ''Angel of Salvation'' and European tour===
The band released the limited single "Future Never Dies" on September 7, 2011 and the album ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' on October 5.

On January 25, 2012, they released the mini-album ''Kizuna''. The title song was used in a ''[[Fist of the Blue Sky]]'' [[pachinko]] game,<ref name="kizuna">{{cite web| title=Kizuna GALNERYUS | url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VPCC-81723 | work=cdjapan.co.jp | accessdate=2012-03-14}}</ref> and its cover features the series' main character. Galneryus' next single "Hunting for Your Dream" was used as the second closing theme for the new ''[[Hunter × Hunter]]'' anime adaptation.<ref name="hunter">{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to provide new theme song for "HUNTER x HUNTER" | url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/03/galneryus-to-provide-new-theme-song-for-hunter-x-hunter/ | work=tokyohive.com | accessdate=2012-03-19}}</ref> Ono's solo song "Departure!" (which was covered in English by Galneryus on ''Kizuna''<ref name="kizuna"/>) was previously the series' first opening theme, a new version titled "Departure! -Second Version-" will be its second.<ref name="hunter"/>

Their eighth studio album ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' was released on October 10, 2012. It reached number 17 on the [[Oricon]] chart, making it their highest charting studio album. The title track is 14:42 minutes long, twice as long as the version featured in its music video, and features Akane Liv (of Liv Moon) performing backing vocals. On May 22, 2013, Galneryus released their first self-cover album, ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side''.<ref name="selfcover">{{cite web| title=Self-Cover Album from GALNERYUS | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-94993-self-cover-album-from-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref> It became their highest charting release to date, reaching number 15, and is part of their 10th anniversary celebration, which will also include a tour from June 7 to 30.<ref name="selfcover"/> On May 26, they performed at the Pure Rock Japan Live 2013 at Club Citta, alongside [[NoGoD]], [[Saber Tiger]] and [[Onmyo-Za]].<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2013 | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-97335-pure-rock-japan-live-2013.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

Galneryus embarked on their first European tour in July 2014. Beginning in Germany, the four date tour also took them to France before finishing in Spain.<ref>{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to go on European Tour | url=http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-110272-galneryus-to-go-on-european-tour.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2014-05-25}}</ref>

==Members==
<gallery>
File:Galneryus Sho.jpg|<center>Masatoshi “Sho” Ono
File:Galneryus Syu.jpg|<center>Syu
File:Galneryus Taka.jpg|<center>Taka
File:Galneryus Yuhki.jpg|<center>Yuhki
File:Galneryus Junichi.jpg|<center>Jun-ichi
</gallery>
;Current members
* [[Syu]] – [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]], [[bandleader|leader]] (2001–present)
* Yuhki – [[Keyboard (instrument)|keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]], [[keytar]], backing vocals (2003–present, support in 2002)
* {{nihongo|Junichi Satoh|佐藤潤一|Satō Jun'ichi}} – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2003–present)
* {{nihongo|[[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]]|小野正利|Ono Masatoshi}} – [[Singing|vocals]] (2009–present)
* Taka – [[Bass guitar|bass]] (2009–present)

;Former members
* {{nihongo|Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui|松井亮介|Matsui Ryōsuke}} – bass, backing vocals (2003–2006)
* {{nihongo|Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi|山口将宏|Yamaguchi Masahiro}} – vocals (2001–2008)
* [[Deluhi|Yu-To]] – bass, backing vocals (2006–2009; support guitar in 2011 as Leda)

;Support members
* Shôgo Himuro – bass (2001–2002)
* A – keyboards (2001–2002)
* Yoshinori Kataoka – keyboards (2002)
* Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui – drums (2001–2002)
* Yusuke – bass (2002–2003)

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' (October 22, 2003) Oricon Album Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 161<ref name="OriconAlbums">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_album/ GALNERYUSのアルバム売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'' (March 23, 2005) No. 86<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' (July 12, 2006) No. 57<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[One for All – All for One|One for All - All for One]]'' (August 22, 2007) No. 53<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]'' (September 10, 2008) No. 55<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' (June 23, 2010) No. 35<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' (October 5, 2011) No. 23<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (October 10, 2012) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Vetelgyus]]'' (September 24, 2014) No. 18<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Singles/EPs===
* ''United Flag'' (October 21, 2001, EP)
* "Rebel Flag" (August 23, 2002)
* "Everlasting" (June 27, 2007) Oricon Single Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 68<ref name="OriconSingles">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_single/ GALNERYUSのシングル売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" (March 19, 2008) No. 60<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* ''Shining Moments'' (July 30, 2008, digital EP)
* ''Beginning of the Resurrection'' (April 21, 2010, digital EP)
* "Future Never Dies" (September 7, 2011, limited single)
* {{nihongo|''Kizuna''|絆||January 25, 2012, mini-album}} No. 37<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* "Hunting for Your Dream" (July 17, 2012) No. 30 (type B)<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* "Attitude to Life" (December 3, 2014)

===Cover albums===
* ''Voices from the Past'' (October 8, 2007)
* ''Voices from the Past II'' (October 23, 2008)
* ''Voices from the Past III'' (August 20, 2010)
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side'' (May 22, 2013, self-cover) No. 15<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 2: Reformation Side'' (September 4, 2013, self-cover) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Compilation albums===
* ''Best of the Braving Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 154<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best of the Awakening Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 157<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best-R'' (September 25, 2012, rental-only compilation album)

;Compilation contributions
* "Black Diamond" (originally by [[Stratovarius]]) – {{nihongo|''Stand Proud! III''|スタンド・プラウド! III||December 11, 2002}}
* "Soldier of Fortune" (originally by [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) – {{nihongo|''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''|~JAPANESE HEAVY METAL TRIBUTE~魂II||December 11, 2002}}
* "Struggle for the Freedom Flag" – ''Hard Rock Summit in Osaka'' (June 16, 2004)
* "Serenade (D.N.mix)" – ''[[Death Note original soundtracks#The Songs for Death Note the movie.EF.BD.9Ethe Last name Tribute.EF.BD.9E|The Songs For Death Note The Movie ~The Last Name Tribute~]]'' (December 20, 2006)
* "A Far-Off Distance (TV Size)" – ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin|Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin Opening/Ending theme digital EP]]'' (June 16, 2010)
* {{nihongo|"Holy Blood: Tatakai no Kettô"|HOLY BLOOD 〜闘いの血統〜}} (originally by [[Seikima-II]]) – {{nihongo|''Tribute to Seikima-II: Akuma to no Keiyakusho''|Tribute to 聖飢魔II -悪魔との契約書-||September 15, 2010}}
* "Against the Wind" (originally by Stratovarius) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "The Spirit Carries On" (originally by [[Dream Theater]]) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "Tonight I'm Falling" (originally by [[TNT (band)|TNT]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)
* "Angel Don't Cry" (originally by [[Toto (band)|Toto]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)

===DVDs===
* ''Live for Rebirth'' (November 22, 2006) Oricon DVD Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 142<ref name="OriconDVDs">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/dvd/ GALNERYUSのDVD売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2012-07-24.</ref>
* ''Live for All - Live for One'' (March 5, 2008) No. 85<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Live in the Moment of the Resurrection'' (December 8, 2010) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Phoenix Living in the Rising Sun'' (March 28, 2012) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Reliving the Ironhearted Flag'' (March 26, 2014)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Galneryus}}
* {{Official website|http://galneryusyumacher.com}}

{{Galneryus}}

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[[Category:Musical groups from Osaka]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2001]]
[[Category:Musical quintets]]

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{{About|the Japanese band|the band's debut album of the same name|Babymetal (album)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Babymetal
| alias =
| image = Babymetal-2014-01.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Babymetal performing in London, November 2014
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Japan
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]],<ref name="barks-biography">{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000003197&m=bio|title=BABYMETAL – Biography – Artist|publisher=Barks|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref> [[J-pop]],<ref name="MTV Iggy report" /> [[speed metal]],<ref name="jcast201112-16116731" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://volna.afisha.ru/heroes/samye-udivitelnye-detimuzykanty-ot-unlocking-the-truth-do-steklovaty/|title=Самые удивительные дети-музыканты: от Unlocking the Truth до «Стекловаты»|trans-title=Most astonishing child musicians: From Unlocking the Truth to Steklovata|publisher=Afisha-Volna|date=2014-07-28|accessdate=2014-12-12|language=Russian}}</ref> [[melodic death metal]],<ref name="metalhammer20131120">{{cite news|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/news/meldungen/article501896/metal-wahnsinn-in-japan-babymetal-werben-fuer-metallica.html|title=Metal-Wahnsinn in Japan Babymetal werben für Metallica|trans_title=Metal Madness in Japan: Babymetal advertises Metallica|work=[[Metal Hammer]]|date=2013-11-20|accessdate=2013-12-07|language=German}}</ref> [[symphonic metal]]<ref name="Summercamp 2013 review" />
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = [[Toy's Factory#Sub-labels|Jūonbu Records]]<ref name="sakuragakuin-news20120209" /> [[Toy's Factory#Sub-labels|BMD Fox Records]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tower.jp/article/series/2013/06/19/b1072|title=BABYMETAL 『メギツネ』|work=[[Tower Records|Tower Records Online]]|date=2013-07-03|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese}}</ref>
| associated_acts = [[Sakura Gakuin]]
| website = {{URL|babymetal.jp}}
| current_members = [[Suzuka Nakamoto|Su-metal]] [[Yui Mizuno|Yuimetal]] [[Moa Kikuchi|Moametal]]
| past_members =
}}
'''Babymetal''' (stylized as '''BABYMETAL''') is a [[Japan|Japanese]] [[Heavy metal music|metal]] [[Japanese idol|idol]] group.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2040606/full|title=レディー・ガガ、BABYMETAL前座に最前列で大興奮楽屋で4ショットも熱望|newspaper=[[Oricon|Oricon Style]]|date=2014-08-04|accessdate=2014-08-19|language=Japanese}} {{cite news|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/f-et-tp0-20140804-1345707.html|title=ホーム芸能ニュースガガ、前座ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬにノリノリ|newspaper=[[Nikkan Sports]]|date=2014|accessdate=2014-08-19}} {{cite news|url=http://www.entameplex.com/archives/11981|title=BABYMETAL：レディー・ガガのツアーサポートアクトに決定|work=Entame Plex|date=2014-06-19|accessdate=2014-08-19}}</ref> Their line-up consists of [[Suzuka Nakamoto]] as "Su-metal", [[Yui Mizuno]] as "Yuimetal", and [[Moa Kikuchi]] as "Moametal". The concept of the group is a fusion of the metal and [[Japanese idol|idol]] genres.<ref name="oricon20130121" /> The three teenage girls and their group are managed by the [[Amuse, Inc.|Amuse]] talent agency. They released their debut album [[Babymetal (album)|of the same name]] in February 2014.

==History==

===2010: Origins and formation===

The group was initially formed in 2010 as a subunit of the female [[Japanese idol|idol]] group [[Sakura Gakuin]], aiming to realize a "fusion of metal and idol [music]".{{efn|group=upper-alpha|The group [[Sakura Gakuin]] ("Sakura School") has a number of so-called "extra-curricular activities"/"clubs [by interest]", like a cooking club, a science club, etc. Each club has its own musical group that records its own original songs. The {{nihongo|"Heavy Music Club"|重音部|''Jūon-bu''}} has three members (Su-metal, Yuimetal and Moametal) and releases records as a band called Babymetal.}}<ref name="barks-biography" /><ref name="oricon20130121" /><ref name="kawaiigirljapan20120214" /><ref name="jcast201112-16116731">{{cite news|url=http://www.j-cast.com/2011/12/16116731.html|title=12～13歳女の子の「ヘビメタアイドル」「さくら学院 BABYMETAL」に世界が大注目|trans_title=12 to 13 Year Old Girls World's Hottest "Heavy Metal Idols" – Sakura Gakuin's BABYMETAL|language=ja|publisher=J-CAST|date=2011-12-16|accessdate=2013-04-18}}</ref> Kobametal (Babymetal's producer) says that he had been envisioning the creation of a group around [[Suzuka Nakamoto]] (Su-metal)'s lead vocals ever since 2009, since the time when Suzuka's group [[Karen Girl's]] disbanded. Kobametal looked around for more members and finally decided that because of Suzuka's unique stage presence, the other members should contrast her. "What if other children were dancing around her like angels?",he thought, and so asked [[Yui Mizuno]] (Yuimetal) and [[Moa Kikuchi]] (Moametal) (both were just 10 years old at the time<ref name="MTV Iggy report" />) to participate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/pickup/20121026/1044961/?ST=life&P=3|script-title=ja:異色メタルアイドル「ベビーメタル」はなぜ人気？ "仕掛け人"を直撃！|work=Nikkei Trendy Net|date=2012-10-31|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese}}</ref> None of the three members knew what metal music was before the inception of the band.<ref name="razortv684979">{{cite web|title=BABYMETAL: 'Cutest Headbangers On The Planet'|url=http://www.razor.tv/video/684979/babymetal-cutest-headbangers-on-the-planet|work=Razor TV|accessdate=2014-01-18|location=Singapore|language=Japanese, with subtitles in English|date=December 2013}}</ref> Suzuka Nakamoto (Su-metal) once said in an interview to MTV 81, "The first time we heard the idea for Babymetal, we were like 'What the?!'".{{efn|group=upper-alpha|Her words are translated from Japanese, so she didn't actually say "What the!?", didn't actually say it like this in English.}}<ref name="Rock In Japan 2013 interview">{{cite web|last1=St. Michel|first1=Patrick|title=Headbanging with Babymetal at Rock In Japan 2013|url=http://www.mtv81.com/features/interviews/headbanging-with-babymetal-at-rock-in-japan-2013/|website=Mtv81.com|publisher=MTV81|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref>

According to Kobametal, Babymetal's name came to him by revelation (as a "divine message"). It is a play on the words "heavy metal", as, in Japanese, the word {{nihongo|"baby"|ベビー|bebī}} rhymes with {{nihongo|"heavy"|ヘビー|hebī}}. "Baby" may indicate cuteness, "metal" – intensity. Also, he has come to like interpreting it as "newborn metal".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/pickup/20121026/1044961/?ST=life&P=2|script-title=ja:異色メタルアイドル「ベビーメタル」はなぜ人気？ "仕掛け人"を直撃！|trans_title=Why is the unique metal idol group Babymetal so popular? Their gimmick is a hit!|page=2|work=Nikkei Trendy Net|date=2013-10-31|accessdate=2014-01-20|language=Japanese}}</ref> In an interview for Razor TV while in Singapore in late 2013, the band members also used the latter interpretation. They stated their brand of metal was a newborn genre, and that was what "baby" in "Babymetal" stood for.<ref name="razortv684979" />

===2010–2012: Indie releases===
Babymetal's first live appearance was on November 28, 2010 at the first Sakura Gakuin's solo concert.<ref name="hmv20121228" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ameblo.jp/sakuragakuin/entry-10719087116.html|script-title=ja:クラブ活動の秘密情報★☆|work=Sakura Gakuin's official blog|date=2010-11-26|accessdate=2014-08-24|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://artist.amuse.co.jp/artist/sakuragakuin/|title=Sakura Gakuin - Amuse Official Website (Live Events > 2010年11月28日「さくら学院祭☆2010」)|accessdate=2014-08-24|language=Japanese}}</ref> Their first song, "Doki Doki Morning", was originally released in April 2011 on the Sakura Gakuin album ''Sakura Gakuin 2010nendo: Message''. Later the band shot a music video for the song and in October 2011 released it as a [[DVD single]] intended for limited (live-venues-only) distribution. Having been uploaded to YouTube in the same October, initially the video attracted only some Japanese fans of [[Japanese idol|idols]], but in about a month was noticed overseas and confused and shocked people worldwide. By December 16 it was watched 380 thousand times with most views coming, apart from Japan, from North America, Russia, Sweden and Finland. Most of the 1,300 comments were in English. In a year, by the end of 2012 the video would total over 1 million views.<ref name="barks-biography" /><ref name="jcast201112-16116731" /><ref name="hmv20121228">{{cite news|url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/1210080004/|title=BABYMETAL 動画コメント掲載DEATH!!|publisher=[[HMV|HMV Japan]]|date=2012-12-28|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref name="sozo20131207" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2011/10/07/0701|title=BABYMETAL、テビュー曲のミュージック・クリップとタオルがセットに|publisher=[[Tower Records]]|work=Tower Records Online|date=2011-10-12|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref><ref name="blabbermouth20120702">{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/japan-s-babymetal-talks-headbangeeeeerrrrr-single-plans-to-travel-overseas-video/|title=Japan's BABYMETAL Talks 'Headbangeeeeerrrrr!' Single, Plans To Travel Overseas (Video)|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=2012-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20121108224708/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QbAXXXOJF8|title=BABYMETAL - ド・キ・ド・キ☆モーニング[ Doki Doki☆Morning ](Edit ver.) (Archived on 8 November 2012)}}</ref><ref name="Rocketnews24 interview" /> Also, in July 2011 at a Sakura Gakuin concert Babymetal premiered a second song, "[[Ijime, Dame, Zettai]]" ("No More Bullying", with sensational lyrics against [[bullying]]), but it would only be released as a single much later, in 2013.<ref name="MTV Iggy report" /><ref name="hmv20121228" /><ref name="blabbermouth20120702" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDqaTXqCN-Q|title=BABYMETAL - イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタイ - Ijime,Dame,Zettai (Full ver.) }}</ref>

Babymetal's first CD single was a collaboration with a band called Kiba of Akiba and was titled "[[Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba]]". Released on an [[independent record label|indie]] sublabel of [[Toy's Factory]] (Jūonbu Records, same sublabel as "Doki Doki Morning" and later "Head Bangya!!") in March 2012,<ref name="sakuragakuin-news20120209">{{cite news|url=http://www.sakuragakuin.jp/news/release.php?page=11|title=重音部 BABYMETAL 『BABYMETAL × キバオブアキ』情報（2012.02.09）|date=2012-02-09|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese|work=[[Sakura Gakuin]]'s official website}}</ref> it ranked 3rd on the [[Oricon]] weekly indie chart and number one in the [[Tower Records#Japan|Tower Records Shibuya]] weekly indie ranking.<ref name="deview20120427">{{cite news|url=http://deview.co.jp/News?am_article_id=2010827|title=女の子3人組のメタルダンスユニット"BABYMETAL"、初の単独シングル発売決定|trans_title=Three-girl metal dance unit "BABYMETAL" releases first indie single|language=ja|work=De View|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2013-04-18}}</ref>

In July 2012, Babymetal released a single titled "[[Head Bangya!!]]".<ref name="deview20120427" /> The music video for the title track, directed by Hidenobu Tanabe, who would be named Best Director of that year (2012) at the [[Space Shower Music Video Awards]],<ref name="headbangya-director" /> narrated a story of a 15-year-old girl who found a legendary neck corset in a mysterious box that fell upon her from above. All of a sudden, the corset jumps out of her hands, wraps around her neck and turns her into "Headbangya!!".<ref name="headbangya-director" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kawaii-girl.jp/feature/20118?lang=en|title=BABYMETAL is going to release first solo CD "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" on July 4. In this movie you might witness the legendary corset!?|newspaper=Kawaii Girl Japan|date=2012-06-27|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref> The limited version of the CD actually came in a box that included a neck corset for [[headbanging]] training.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.babymetal.jp/discography/|title=BABYMETAL - Discography|work=Babymetal's official website|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref><ref name="barks20120621" />

In August 2012, Babymetal debuted at one of the biggest rock festivals in Japan, [[Summer Sonic Festival|Summer Sonic]].<ref name="hmv20121228" /><ref name="musicman-net20120820">{{cite news|url=http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/19430.html|title=BABYMETAL サマソニ史上最年少＆初出場でロックファンを魅了、海外公演も決定|work=Musicman-Net|date=2012-08-20|accessdate=2014-08-20|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news/0/3768/|title=「SUMMER SONIC 2012」緊急出演決定DEATH！！|work=Babymetal's official site|date=2012-08-10|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref> With the average age of 12, the band became the youngest act ever to perform there.<ref name="sozo20131207" />

===2013–present: Growth in popularity, viral success and debut album ===
In January 2013, the band debuted on a [[major record label]] with the single "[[Ijime, Dame, Zettai]]". It sold 19,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number 6 in the [[Oricon Singles Chart|Oricon Weekly Singles Chart]].<ref name="oricon20130121">{{cite news|url=http://biz-m.oricon.co.jp/news/data/991.shtml|title=TOP10入りデビューするライブ重視の個性派アイドル～Cheeky Parade、BABYMETAL|language=ja|work=ORICON BiZ online|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2013-01-21|accessdate=2013-04-18}}</ref>

In the spring of 2013, [[Suzuka Nakamoto]] (Su-metal) graduated from junior high school and therefore had to "graduate" from the group Sakura Gakuin (that consists of girls of up to junior high). However, their management decided that Babymetal would not dissolve and would continue its activities as a band.<ref name="kawaiigirljapan20120214">{{cite news|url=http://www.kawaii-girl.jp/feature/34913?lang=en|title=<nowiki> [BABYMETAL] The end was the beginning of the new story of BABYMETAL. It has begun at that night. Here is the report from the night at Zepp Tokyo!</nowiki>|work=Kawaii Girl Japan|date=2013-02-14|accessdate=2013-11-15}}</ref> The group released its next single, titled "[[Megitsune]]" on Wednesday, June 19.<ref name="japanverse20130416">{{cite news|url=http://japanverse.com/2013/04/babymetal-to-release-megitsune-on-june-19th/|title=BABYMETAL To Release "Megitsune" On June 19th|publisher=Japanverse|date=2013-04-16}}</ref> On November 20, 2013, Babymetal released its first live DVD/Blu-ray Disc. The disc contained three different concerts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/video-audio/clips/article505152/japan-metaller-babymetal-live-aufnahme-von-catch-me-if-you-can.html|title=Japan-Metaller Babymetal Live-Aufnahme von ‘Catch Me If You Can’ – METAL HAMMER|publisher=[[Metal Hammer]]|date=2013-11-29|accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref> The Blu-ray Disc version debuted at seventh place in the weekly Oricon Blu-ray Disc charts (and at the second place among music Blu-ray Discs).<ref name="oricon20131127">{{cite news|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2031323/full/|title=【オリコン】BABYMETAL、初ライブBDがTOP10入り|trans_title=[Oricon] BABYMETAL's first live blu-ray enters top 10|language=ja|newspaper=[[Oricon|Oricon Style]]|date=2013-11-27|accessdate=2013-12-07|language=Japanese}}</ref>

On August 10 and 11, 2013, Babymetal again took part in the Summer Sonic Festival, performing both in Tokyo and Osaka.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mantan-web.jp/2013/05/18/20130518dog00m200024000c.html|title=BABYMETAL ： 2度目のサマソニ参戦が決定今年は大阪にも降臨！|trans_title=BABYMETAL announces they will attend Summer Sonic in Osaka for a second time this year|language=ja|publisher=Mantan-Web|date=2013-05-18}}</ref> Reportedly, [[Metallica]] members came to watch their show.<ref name="barks-kawaiigirljapan20131004" /><ref name="barks20131121" /> Later, in October 2013, Babymetal also became the youngest act ever to perform at the heavy metal music festival [[Loud Park Festival|Loud Park]].<ref name="sozo20131207">{{cite web|url=http://www.sozo.sg/babymetal/|title=BABYMETAL Live in Singapore 2013|work=SOZO|publisher=SOZO Pte Ltd|accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref> In November 2013, Babymetal released a promo video for the Japanese premiere of [[Metallica]]'s movie ''[[Metallica Through the Never|Through the Never]]''.<ref name="Baby Metal advertise Metallica"/>

On February 26, 2014, Babymetal released its first, [[Babymetal (album)|self-titled album]]. It contained 13 tracks and was also available in a limited edition that included a DVD with music videos and live footage.<ref name=albumnews>{{cite web |url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news/0/12357/ |title=1st Album「BABYMETAL」発売決定DEATH！！|date=2014-01-24 |website=BABYMETAL.jp |publisher=BABYMETAL|language=ja |trans_title=1st Album "BABYMETAL" set for release |archiveurl= |archivedate= |deadurl= |accessdate=2014-01-31 |quote= }}</ref><ref name=2dayconcert>{{cite web |url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news/0/11770/ |title=日本武道館2DAYS決定！！オフィシャルHP先行がスタートDEATH！！12月24日（火）23時59分まで！！|date=2013-12-21 |website=BABYMETAL.jp |publisher=BABYMETAL|language=ja |trans_title= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |deadurl= |accessdate=2014-01-31 |quote= }}</ref> The album was very well received by music critics<ref name="rollingstone-review">{{cite journal | author=Kazumi Namba | date=2014-02-10 | url=http://www.rollingstonejapan.com/reviews/archive/babymetal/ | title=BABYMETAL | journal=[[Rolling Stone|Rolling Stone Japan Edition]] | issue=March 2014 | page=103 | publisher=Atomics Media}}</ref> as well as the public, selling over 37.000 copies in Japan on its first week and debuting at number 4 in Oricon<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140305115150/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2014-03-10/|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2014-03-10/|archivedate=2014-03-05|publisher=[[Oricon]]|title=2014年02月24日〜2014年03月02日のCDアルバム週間ランキング（2014年03月10日付）|accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref> and number 2 in ''Billboard Japan''.<ref name="BillboardJapan20140310">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=top_albums&year=2014&month=03&day=10|title=Billboard Japan Top Albums│Charts│Billboard JAPAN|publisher=[[Billboard Japan]]|accessdate=2014-03-06}} {{cite news|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/18448|title=週間アルバムチャートでうたプリ1位に、武道館実現のBABYMETALも善戦|newspaper=[[Billboard Japan]]|accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref> It also topped [[iTunes]] [[Heavy metal music|Metal]] charts in the US, UK and Germany and on March 22 reached number 187 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, something (entering the chart) that very few Japanese artists have achieved.<ref name=bb200>{{cite web|title=The Billboard 200 |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200?page=9|date=2014-03-13|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6O7mt7Ard|archivedate=2014-03-16|accessdate=2014-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000004591|title=BABYMETAL to perform at a British rock festival for the first time with the likes of Metallica and Iron Maiden|work=Barks|date=2014-04-16|accessdate=2014-05-20}}</ref> Their album also made it into the [[Top Heatseekers|Heatseekers]] chart at number 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://loudwire.com/babymetal-to-open-for-lady-gaga-on-u-s-tour/ |title=Babymetal to open for Lady Gaga on US Tour |accessdate=2014-05-27 |website=loudwire.com |publisher=Loudwire}}</ref>

On March 1 and 2, 2014, the band gave two concerts at [[Nippon Budokan|Budokan]]. With the average age of 14.7, they became youngest-ever female act to give a show there. The two concerts were attended by 20,000 people. At the March 2 concert, a European tour, to take place in the summer, was announced.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000004373|title=[Concert Report] BABYMETAL's Does Legendary Performance at Budokan, Announces Europe Tour|work=Barks|date=2014-03-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2034651/full/|title=BABYMETAL、武道館単独公演で史上最年少記録|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2014-04-03|accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref>

For the beginning of their world tour, Babymetal performed shows in [[Paris]] and [[Cologne]], which also served as the 15th birthday celebrations for [[Yui Mizuno|Yuimetal]] and [[Moa Kikuchi|Moametal]] respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://babymetal.com/we-celebrate-the-15th-birthdays-of-yuimetal-moametal-in-paris-and-cologne/ |title=WE CELEBRATE THE 15TH BIRTHDAYS OF YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL IN PARIS AND COLOGNE!! |accessdate=2014-05-27 |website=babymetal.com |publisher=BABYMETAL}}</ref> Babymetal made their debut appearance in the United Kingdom at the [[Sonisphere Festival#Sonisphere 2014|Sonisphere Festival 2014]]. They performed on the main Apollo stage alongside bands such as [[Deftones]], [[Carcass (band)|Carcass]] and [[Iron Maiden]] on July 5.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sonisphere.co.uk/line-up-poster/ |title=LINE UP POSTER |author= |date=2014-05-07 |website=[[Sonisphere Festival|Sonisphere Festival UK]] |accessdate=2014-05-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.babymetal.jp/schedule/ |title=BABYMETAL World Tour 2014 Live Schedule |accessdate=2014-07-09 |website=BABYMETAL.jp |publisher=BABYMETAL}}</ref> They made their debut appearance in the US on July 27 with a headlining show at [[The Fonda Theatre]] in [[Hollywood]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://babymetal.com/babymetals-first-ever-headline-show-in-la/ |title=BABYMETAL'S FIRST EVER HEADLINE SHOW IN LA!! |accessdate=2014-07-26 |website=babymetal.com |publisher=BABYMETAL}}</ref> They played Heavy Montréal 2014 in Canada on August 9 alongside the likes of [[Metallica]], [[Slayer]], and teenage metal band [[Unlocking the Truth]], and also performed at Summer Sonic 2014 in Japan on the Mountain Stage with bands such as [[Avenged Sevenfold]] and [[Megadeth]].<ref name="babymetal.jp-about">{{cite web |url=http://babymetal.com/about/|title=BABYMETAL » About|work=Babymetal's official website|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/metal-up-your-ass/when-babymetal-met-unlocking-the-truth |title=When BABYMETAL Met UNLOCKING THE TRUTH|work=Metal Injection|date=2014-08-11|accessdate=2014-08-11}}</ref> Babymetal was also the opening act to five of [[Lady Gaga]]'s concerts in her "[[ArtRave: The Artpop Ball]]" 2014 tour in August along the western United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/20622|title=BABYMETAL レディー・ガガの米ツアーに大抜擢、LAワンマンも - Daily News - Billboard JAPAN|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/25403/20140618/lady-gaga-artrave-tour-2014-babymetal-confirmed-opening-act-japanese.htm|title=Lady Gaga Artrave US Tour 2014: Babymetal Confirmed As Opening Act|author= |date=2014-06-18 |website=KDramaStars.com|accessdate=2014-06-18}}</ref>

In August it was announced that the band will be returning to England to play another show in [[London]]'s [[O2 Academy Brixton]] on November 8. It will be their final European show of the year.<ref name="London November 8">{{cite web|author=Emily|title=Babymetal bring their world tour to the UK|url=http://www.kerrang.com/21639/babymetal-bring-world-tour-uk/|website=Kerrang.com|publisher=Kerrang!|accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> It was later announced that the band would also be returning to [[New York City]], which they had visited earlier in the year without giving an actual performance. They will be performing in the [[Hammerstein Ballroom]] on November 4.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/babymetal-announce-nyc-london-shows |title=BABYMETAL Announce NYC & London Shows |website=MetalInjection.net |accessdate=2014-09-09}}</ref> In September the band announced their second live album titled ''Legend 1999 & 1997 Apocalypse'' and will be released October 29 on [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]], featuring their live performances at both the [[NHK Hall]] and at Makuhari Event Hall.<ref name="second live dvd">{{cite web|last1=Barkan|first1=Jonathan|title=Babymetal Announce Live DVD/Blu-Ray|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3312540/babymetal-announce-live-dvdblu-ray/|website=Bloody-Disgusing.com|publisher=Bloody-Disgusing|accessdate=15 September 2014}}</ref> At the Brixton show, the band premiered a new song entitled "The One", which was later revealed to be a collaboration with [[Sam Totman]] and [[Herman Li]] of prominent [[power metal]] band [[DragonForce]], whom the band met at their previous London concert. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/video/babymetal-the-one-live-new-song-in-the-uk |title=BABYMETAL "The One" Live NEW SONG In The UK |website=MetalInjection.net |accessdate=2014-11-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/hermanli.online/posts/10152864230839711 |accessdate=2014-11-22}}</ref>

==Musical style and lyrics==
The band defines its style as a new genre called "kawaii metal" ("[[kawaii]]" meaning "cute") and clarifies that it is "a mix of [[J-pop]] [[Japanese idol|idol]] [music] and [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]]"<ref name="barks-biography" /><ref name="babymetal.jp-about" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/babymetal-wants-to-start-new-musical-genre-called-cute-metal/|title=BABYMETAL Wants To Start New Musical Genre Called 'Cute Metal|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=2014-06-06|accessdate=2014-08-20}}</ref> (because of their cute Japanese [[teen pop]] style fused together with various heavy metal styles).<ref name="Huffington Post comment">{{cite web|title=Babymetal: Japan's Cute Heavy Metal Band Releases New Video|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/05/babymetal-japans-cute-heavy-metal-band_n_4902130.html|website=Huffingtonpost.com|publisher=Huffington Post|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref> In the music press, the group is most commonly associated with the genres [[death metal]], [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] and [[J-pop]],<ref name="MTV Iggy report">{{cite web|last1=Stephens|first1=Alexis|title=Are Japan’s Death Metal Teenyboppers Babymetal Okay?|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/blog-posts/are-japans-death-metal-teenyboppers-babymetal-okay/|website=Mtviggy.com|publisher=MTV Iggy|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref><ref name="Rock In Japan 2013 interview"/><ref name="Baby Metal advertise Metallica">{{cite web|last1=Lemke|first1=Markus|title=metal-hammer.de|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/news/meldungen/article501896/metal-wahnsinn-in-japan-babymetal-werben-fuer-metallica.html|website=Metal-hammer.de|publisher=Metal Hammer|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=German}}</ref> but some of their songs has been classified as [[symphonic death metal]] ("[[Ijime, Dame, Zettai|Babymetal Death]]")<ref name="Summercamp 2013 review">{{cite web|title=Appearance followed by a roar live band BABYMETAL to "SUMMER CAMP 2013"|url=http://www.musicman-net.com/artist/27435.html|website=Musicman-Net|publisher=Music Man|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=Japanese}}</ref> and [[speed metal|melodic speed metal]] ("[[ijime, Dame, Zettai]]"),<ref name="jcast201112-16116731" /><ref name="blabbermouth20120702" /> and their edgy sound have been likened to [[electronicore]] ("[[Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba|Ii ne!]]").<ref name="Barks report">{{cite web|title=BABYMETAL fusion and metal idol, competing in the "metal girl society" event|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000076087|website=Barks.jp|publisher=Barks|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=Japanese}}</ref> Former [[Megadeth]] guitarist [[Marty Friedman]] has also described the band as sounding "like [[Meshuggah]] with [[J-pop]] on top." <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/marty-friedman-says-babymetal-sounds-like-meshuggah-with-j-pop-on-top |title=MARTY FRIEDMAN Says BABYMETAL Sounds like MESHUGGAH with J-pop on Top |accessdate=2014-08-30 |website=www.metalinjection.net |publisher=Metal Injection}}</ref>

Before the trio formed, they previously had no experience of the metal genre. [[Yui Mizuno|Yuimetal]] admitted that beforehand the concept of heavy metal actually scared her, but later stated that "It’s fun and I see why people enjoy it so much! I still don’t completely understand it, but I'm interested." Kobametal, the band's producer, aimed to create a fusion of [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal genres]] and mix them with [[Japanese idol]] music, quoting "At Amuse, we have this group called [[Perfume (Japanese band)|Perfume]] and I really like them. But I thought, if I’m gonna make a group, how would I do it? I really like metal, so I figured I’d try mixing metal and idol music."<ref name="Rocketnews24 interview">{{cite web|last1=Phro|first1=Preston|title=Put your kitsune up! BABYMETAL is set to dominate the world with ‘dangerous kawaii’|url=http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/06/21/put-your-kitsune-up-babymetal-is-set-to-dominate-the-world-with-dangerous-kawaii/|website=Rocketnews24.com|publisher=Rocketnews24|accessdate=19 June 2014}}</ref>

Patrick St. Michel from ''MTV 81'' praises the "pure, headbang-inducing energy" of the group's live performances and describes their style as a mixture of "...seemingly disparate sounds of heavy metal and idol pop, creating music anchored both by throat-mauling screeches and cuddly choruses."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv81.com/features/interviews/headbanging-with-babymetal-at-rock-in-japan-2013/|title=Headbanging with BABYMETAL at Rock In Japan 2013|work=MTV 81|date=2013-08-26|accessdate=2013-11-15}}</ref> The magazine ''[[Metal Hammer]]'' described their act using the formula "Short skirts, school girl charm and squeaky voices — just like in the manga comics. But they mix the whole thing with Metal.".<ref name="Metalhammer description">{{cite web|last1=Ahlig|first1=Enrico|title=Baby Metal: Crazy Metal trend from Japan|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/news/meldungen/article301840/babymetal-verrueckter-metal-trend-aus-japan.html|website=Metal-hammer.de|publisher=Metalhammer|accessdate=19 June 2014|language=German}}</ref>

Lyrical themes found in Babymetal's music focus on real-world issues and also typical idol-pop topics such as encouraging young teens to accept and stand up for themselves, the pressure put on teenage girls to remain thin and also bullying while they also sing about what it's like going to your first concert, the concept of an "ideal woman" and chocolate, subjects critics say are a step away from typical lyrical styles used by most [[Metal music|metal]] bands.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Entertainment/Music/News/2014/04/18/Kawaii-Babymetal-teenage-girls-with-a-love-for-metal-music/|title = Kawaii! Babymetal, teenage girls with a love for metal music|date = April 18, 2014|accessdate = August 9, 2014|website = Thestar.com|publisher = The Star|last = Melody|first = Goh}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/28217125|title = Did Babymetal invent 'cute metal' and what is it?|date = July 10, 2014|accessdate = August 9, 2014|website = Bbc.co.uk|publisher = BBC|last = Alex|first = Hudson}}</ref><ref name="Babymetal Japan Times review">{{cite web|last1=St. Michel|first1=Patrick|title=Babymetal "Babymetal"|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2014/03/18/music/babymetal-babymetal/#.U-Z-j_ldUlc|website=Japantimes.co.jp|publisher=Japan Times|accessdate=9 August 2014}}</ref>

==Live performances==
As well as dancing, the trio all perform vocals. Su-metal is the main vocalist, credited on Babymetal's official site with vocals and dancing, while Moametal and Yuimetal are credited with scream and dance.<ref name="Rocketnews24 interview"/><ref name="babymetal.jp-about" /><ref name=phoenix>{{cite news|url=http://portland.thephoenix.com/music/142203-seriously-what-is-babymetal/|title=Seriously, what is Babymetal?|last=Reyan|first=Ali|date=2012-08-01|website=portland.thephoenix.com|accessdate=2014-06-19}}</ref> The trio usually dress up in punk lolita style outfits of red and black.<ref name="jcast201112-16116731" /><ref name="barks20120621">{{cite news|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000080752|title=BABYMETAL、「扇風機ヘドバン」「土下座ヘドバン」が舞い踊るミュージックビデオが完成|work=Barks|date=2012-06-21|accessdate=2014-05-13|language=Japanese}}</ref> Su-metal, the tallest of the three, is typically in the center, with the other two members positioned either side of her.<ref name="Rocketnews24 interview"/> In addition, Yuimetal and Moametal make up a sub-group called "Black Babymetal" (stylized as BLACK BABYMETAL).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/41d70090-0f34-433e-aac5-2dab8d17d0ec|title=BLACK BABYMETAL|website=[[BBC Online]]|accessdate=2014-06-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000001996|title=Details on CD info and newest artwork for 'festival metal', BABYMETAL's 'Megitsune' revealed|date=2013-05-19|website=http://www.en.barks.jp|accessdate=2014-06-16}}</ref> The dancing is choreographed by the trio's dance teacher Mikiko, who is renowned for her choreography with [[Perfume (Japanese band)|Perfume]] and owns her own dance company called 'Eleven Play'.<ref name="Natalie.mu interview">{{cite web|last1=Azusa|first1=Takada|title=Chemistry three of BABYMETAL produces was felt strongly|url=http://natalie.mu/music/pp/babymetal|website=Natalie.mu|publisher=Natalie|accessdate=30 June 2014|language=Japanese|format=Interview|quote=Tteyuu MIKIKO teacher, choreographer has worked the choreography threesome artists Perfume's Japan is in charge.}}</ref><ref name="About Mikiko">{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://elevenplay.net/about.html|website=Elevenplay.net|publisher=Eleven Play|accessdate=30 June 2014|language=Japanese}}</ref>

Instead of the [[sign of the horns]], the band uses the hand gesture of the [[fox]] (or more accurately the [[kitsune]]) to symbolise the band's divine inspiration.<ref name="Rocketnews24 interview"/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000076906|title=「アイドルとメタルの融合」ヘヴィメタル・ダンスユニットBABYMETALのCDの全貌が明らかに|work=Barks|date=2012-02-09|accessdate=2014-05-14|language=Japanese}}</ref> When asked about this divinity (the 'Fox God') they replied, "We’ve actually never met the Fox God, but because of his blessing, we were able to become Babymetal."<ref name="Rock In Japan 2013 interview"/>

In their concerts, Babymetal are assisted by a [[backup band]], which is either a pretend band called Babybone, dressed in black-and-white skeleton outfits, who mime playing instruments <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kawaii-girl.jp/feature/13917|title=テキストリポート【アイドル横丁祭!!】℃-ute、SUPER☆GiRLS、BABYMETALなど豪華７組が出演した【アイドル横丁祭!!】をリポート！楽屋コメント＆撮りおろしのライブ写真とたっぷりとお届けします！動画は随時更新していくよ！|work=Kawaii Girl Japan|date=2012-04-18|accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref> or a live band called Full Metal Band (also known as the "Gods of Metal" or "Kami Band").<ref name="barks-kawaiigirljapan20131004">{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003246|title=<nowiki>[Kawaii girl Japan]BABYMETAL is off to the Top Metal Festival in Japan! Performance at LOUD PARK 13 Confirmed</nowiki>|author=Kawaii Girl Japan|date=2013-10-04|accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref><ref name="barks20131121">{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000003592|title=METALLICA movie x BABYMETAL, "Gods of Metal" collaborative commercial released|work=Barks|date=2013-11-21|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.en.barks.jp/news/?id=1000002745|title=<nowiki>[Kawaii girl Japan/ Concert Report] BABYMETAL Performed a New Song at NHK Hall Solo Show.</nowiki>|author=Kawaii Girl Japan|work=Barks|date=2013-07-26}}</ref> The members of the backup band include Mikio Fujioka (guitar), Hideki Aoyama (drums), Boh (bass), [[Takayoshi Ohmura]] (guitar),<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/colin-mcquistan/babymetal-worst-band-in-the-world_b_5197380.html|title=The Best Worst Band in the World Are Playing the UK - Lord Have Mercy|publisher=[[Huffington Post]]|date=2014-04-29|accessdate=2014-11-16}}</ref> [[Deluhi|Leda]] (guitar), and Yuya Maeta (drums).

==Members==
* Su-metal (real name [[Suzuka Nakamoto]]) — [[vocals]], [[dance]]
* Yuimetal (real name [[Yui Mizuno]]) — [[vocals]], [[dance]]
* Moametal (real name [[Moa Kikuchi]]) — [[vocals]], [[dance]]


==Discography==
{{Infobox artist discography
| Artist = Babymetal
| Studio = 1
| Video = 2
| Music videos = 7
| Singles = 5
}}

=== Albums ===
====Studio albums====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Title
!rowspan="2"| Album details
!colspan="10"| Peak chart positions
|-
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Oricon Albums Chart|JPN Ori- con]] <ref name=oricon>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/552304/ranking/cd_album/|title=ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬのCDアルバムランキング │オリコン芸能人事典|trans_title=BABYMETAL Album Rankings|work=Oricon Style|publisher=[[Oricon]]|accessdate=|language=Japanese}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Billboard Japan|JPN Bill- board]] <ref name="BillboardJapan20140310">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=top_albums&year=2014&month=03&day=10|title=Billboard Japan Top Albums│Charts│Billboard JAPAN|publisher=[[Billboard JAPAN]]|accessdate=2014-03-06}} {{cite news|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/18448|title=週間アルバムチャートでうたプリ1位に、武道館実現のBABYMETALも善戦|newspaper=[[Billboard Japan]]|accessdate=2014-03-06}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|[[Billboard 200|US]] <ref name=Billboard200>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200 |title=Billboard 200|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=|location=United States}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|[[Billboard 200|US Hard Rock]] <ref name=BillboardHRock>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums |title=Hard Rock Albums|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=|location=United States}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|[[Billboard 200|US Heat]] <ref name=BillboardHeat>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums |title=Heatseekers Albums|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=|location=United States}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|[[Billboard 200|US World]] <ref name=BillboardWorld>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums |title=World Albums|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=|location=United States}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|[[UK Indie Breakers Chart|UK Indie Break]] <ref>{{cite web | title=2014 Top 40 Independent Albums Breakers Archive — 19th July 2014 | work=[[Official Charts Company]] | url=http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/15/2014-07-19/ | date=July 19, 2014 | accessdate=July 20, 2014}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"|[[UK Rock Chart|UK Rock]] <ref>{{cite web | title=2014 Top 40 Rock & Metal Albums Archive — 19th July 2014 | work=[[Official Charts Company]] | url=http://www.officialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/11/2014-07-19/ | date=July 19, 2014 | accessdate=July 20, 2014}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Babymetal (album)|Babymetal]]''
|
* Released: {{start date|2014|02|26}}
* Label: [[Toy's Factory|BMD Fox Records]]
* Format: [[CD]], CD+DVD, [[music download|digital]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 4
| style="text-align:center;"| 2
| style="text-align:center;"| 187
|align="center"|12
|align="center"|4
|align="center"|1
|align="center"|7
|align="center"|37
|}

==== Live albums ====
* ''Live at Budokan: Red Night'' (January 7, 2015)
* ''Live at Budokan: Black Night'' (January 7, 2015; limited edition album)

=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Title
!colspan="2"| Charts
!rowspan="2"| Album
|-
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Oricon Singles Chart|JPN Ori- con]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/557736/ranking/cd_single/|title=ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬ×キバオブアキバのCDシングルランキング|work=Oricon Style|publisher=[[Oricon]]|language=Japanese|accessdate=2014-07-20}} {{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/552304/ranking/cd_single/|title=ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬのCDシングルランキング、ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典|trans_title=BABYMETAL CD Single Rankings, Profile|work=Oricon Style|publisher=[[Oricon]]|accessdate=2013-06-11|language=Japanese| archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/6HIAnXEBp | archivedate = 2013-06-11| deadurl=no}}</ref>
!style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Japan Hot 100|JPN Hot 100]] <ref>{{cite web | title=Japan Billboard Hot 100 2013/01/21 | url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2013&month=01&day=21 | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=Japanese | date=January 21, 2013 | accessdate=August 8, 2014}} {{cite web | title=Japan Billboard Hot 100 2013/07/01 | url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=hot100&year=2013&month=07&day=01 | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |language=Japanese | date=July 1, 2013 | accessdate=August 8, 2014}}</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2011
| "Doki Doki Morning" (DVD single)
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
|rowspan="5"| ''[[Babymetal (album)|Babymetal]]''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2012
| "[[Babymetal × Kiba of Akiba]]" (with Kiba of Akiba)
| style="text-align:center;"| 46
| style="text-align:center;"| —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|Charted at number 50 on the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot Singles Sales chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2012&month=03&day=19|title=Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales│Charts│Billboard JAPAN|work=[[Billboard Japan]]|accessdate=2014-08-10}}</ref>}}
|-
| "[[Head Bangya!!]]"
| style="text-align:center;"| 20
| style="text-align:center;"| —{{efn|group=upper-alpha|Charted at number 19 on the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot Singles Sales chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/charts/detail?a=sales&year=2012&month=07&day=16|title=Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales│Charts│Billboard JAPAN (2012/07/16 付け)|work=[[Billboard Japan]]|accessdate=2014-08-10}}</ref>}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2013
| "[[Ijime, Dame, Zettai]]"
| style="text-align:center;"| 6
| style="text-align:center;"| 14
|-
| "[[Megitsune]]"
| style="text-align:center;"| 7
| style="text-align:center;"| 16
|}

=== Video albums ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Title
!rowspan="2"| Album details
! Charts
|-
! [[Oricon|JPN Oricon Blu-ray]]
|-
| ''[[Live: Legend I, D, Z Apocalypse]]''
|
* Released: October 19, 2013 (DVD) November 20, 2013 (Blu-ray Disc)
* Label: [[Toy's Factory|BMD Fox Records]]
* Format: DVD, [[Blu-ray Disc]]
|align="center"| 7<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/bd/w/2013-12-02/more/2/|title=2013年11月18日〜2013年11月24日のBlu-ray総合週間ランキング（2013年12月02日付）|trans_title=Blu-ray Weekly Ranking 2013/11/18-2013/11/24|publisher=[[Oricon]]|accessdate=2013-12-07|language=Japanese|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20131127065659/http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/bd/w/2013-12-02/more/2/|archivedate=2013-11-27}} {{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2031323/full/|title=BABYMETAL、初ライブBDがTOP10入り|work=[[Oricon|Oricon Style]]|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2013-11-27|accessdate=2014-07-20|language=Japanese}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Live: Legend 1999 & 1997 Apocalypse]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asmart.jp/Form/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?shop=0&cat=100131220&swrd=&pid=10007202&vid=|title=BABYMETAL DVD･Blu-ra 「LIVE ～ LEGEND 1999＆1997 APOCALYPSE」|work=ASMART|accessdate=16 August 2014|language=Japonês}} {{cite web|url=http://www.babymetal.jp/news//0/14563/|title=「NHKホール」&「幕張メッセ」公演のDVD &Blu-rayが遂にリリース！！|publisher=BABYMETAL|accessdate=16 August 2014|date=16 August 2014|language=Japonês}}</ref>
|
* Released: October 29, 2014
* Label: BMD Fox Records
*Format: DVD, Blu-ray Disc
|align="center" | 4
|-
| ''Live at Budokan: Red Night & Black Night Apocalypse''
|
* Release: January 7, 2015
* Label: BMD Fox Records
*Format: DVD, Blu-ray Disc
|align="center" |
|}

=== Music videos ===
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Director
|-
|align="center"| 2011
| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cirhQ8iLdbw "Doki Doki Morning"]
| Shimon Tanaka<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/18252013/BABYMETAL-ARTWORKS|title=BABYMETAL ARTWORKS|work=Behance|accessdate=2014-11-17}} {{cite web|url=http://jp.linkedin.com/pub/%E7%B4%AB%E7%B4%8B-%E7%94%B0%E4%B8%AD/34/23a/600|script-title=ja:田中紫紋|work=[[LinkedIn]]|accessdate= 2014-11-17|language=Japanese}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" rowspan="3"| 2012
| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVdBBOpSoN4 "Ii ne!"]
| Daishinszk<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.spaceshowertv.com/search/detail.cgi?mu=0089127&ch=0 | script-title=ja:いいね！ |publisher=Space Shower | language=Japanese | accessdate=August 13, 2014}}</ref>
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7OLcw9OKHU "Ii ne!" (Live in Tokyo 2012)]
| Unknown
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IzR_ClTE8Y "Head Bangya!!"]
| Hidenobu Tanabe<ref name="headbangya-director">{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GErGfHjHQ0|title=<nowiki>BABYMETAL - ヘドバンギャー！！[ Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! ] (Full ver.) - YouTube</nowiki>|publisher=[[Toy's Factory]]}} {{cite news|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/71503|title=BABYMETAL「ヘドバンギャー!!」でSU-METALに神降臨|work=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]]|date=2012-06-21}} {{cite news|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/86595|title=スペシャ「MVA」大賞はきゃりー、サカナ、ワンオク|work=[[Natalie (website)|Natalie]]|date=2013-03-13}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" rowspan="2"| 2013
| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDqaTXqCN-Q "Ijime, Dame, Zettai"]
| Kamimetal{{efn|group=upper-alpha|Also known as {{nihongo|Kamiguchi|かみぐち}}. The music videos he directed include "[[Crazy Kanzen na Otona]]", "[[Kanashiki Amefuri / Adam to Eve no Dilemma|Kanashiki Amefuri]]" and "[[Kanashiki Amefuri / Adam to Eve no Dilemma|Adam to Even no Dilemma]]" by the girl group [[Cute (Japanese band)|Cute]].}}<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.spaceshowertv.com/search/detail.cgi?mu=0092849&ch=0 | script-title=ja:イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタイ |publisher=Space Shower | language=Japanese | accessdate=August 13, 2014}}</ref>
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK3NMZAUKGw "Megitsune"]
| Takuya Tada<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takahashi-office.co.jp/?p=6631|title=【伊達めぐみ】BABYMETAL「メギツネ」Music Video・CD JACKET|publisher=高橋事務所 - takahashi office|accessdate=2014-08-11}}</ref>
|-
|align="center" | 2014
| [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKqgE4BwAY "Gimme Chocolate!!"]
| Ryosuke Machida<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.spaceshowertv.com/search/detail.cgi?mu=0099776&ch=0 | script-title=ja:ギミチョコ！！ |publisher=Space Shower | language=Japanese | accessdate=August 13, 2014}}</ref>
|}

== Tours ==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
;As main act
* Babymetal Death Match Tour 2013 -May Revolution- (2013)
* Babymetal World Tour 2014 (2014)
** Babymetal Back to the USA / UK Tour 2014 (2014)

{{col-2}}
;As support act
* Opening act to five concerts of [[Lady Gaga]]'s [[ArtRave: The Artpop Ball]] (2014)

{{col-end}}

== Awards and nominations ==
In 2014, Babymetal has been nominated for two prizes: the Grand Prix at the 2015 CD Shop Awards (the result is pending) and the Best Japanese Act at the [[2014 MTV Europe Music Awards]] (the band didn't win the public vote for the "wild card" slot and wasn't shortlisted).
{{awards table}}
|-
| 2014
| Babymetal
| [[2014 MTV Europe Music Awards]] — Wild Card for [[MTV Europe Music Award for Best Japanese Act|Best Japanese Act]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gekirock.com/news/2014/09/mtv_ema.php|title=MAN WITH A MISSION、BABYMETALら、ヨーロッパ最大級の音楽アワード"2014 MTV EMA"のワイルドカード枠にノミネート！Twitterによるファン投票受付スタート！|publisher=Geki-Rock|accessdate=2014-09-14|date=2014-09-09|language=Japanese}}</ref>
| {{nom|Pre-nominated}}
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Babymetal (album)|Babymetal]]'' (album)
| 7th [[CD Shop Awards]] — Grand Prix<ref>{{cite news|url=http://getnews.jp/archives/625538|title=「第7回CDショップ大賞2015」一次ノミネート作品発表|trans_title = 1st-stage nominees announced for "7th CD Shop Awards 2015"|newspaper=Gadget Tsūshin (getnews.jp)|publisher = Tokyo Sangyo Shimbunsha | language = Japanese|date=2014-07-18|author=Musicman-Net}}</ref>
| {{Pending}}
|}

== Notes ==
{{notelist-ua|2}}

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.babymetal.jp}}
* {{YouTube|user=BABYMETALofficial}} {{ja icon}} {{en icon}}
* {{Facebook|BABYMETAL.jp}}
* {{Twitter|BABYMETAL_JAPAN}} {{ja icon}} {{en icon}}
* {{Instagram|babymetal_jpn}}
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Syu

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Syu
| image = Syu (Galneryus Guitarist).jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| image_size =
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|09|23}}
| birth_place = [[Ashiya, Hyōgo|Ashiya]], [[Hyōgo Prefecture]], Japan
| origin =
| death_date = 
| death_place =
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]], [[speed metal]]
| occupation = Musician, songwriter
| instrument = Guitar, vocals, drums, piano, violin
| years_active = 1996–present
| label =
| associated_acts = [[Galneryus]], Spinalcord, [[Animetal]], Valkyr, Cross-Large
| url =
| notable_instruments = ESP Crying Star ESP Crying V
}}
{{nihongo|'''Syu'''|シュウ|Shū}} is a Japanese musician, best known as leader and guitarist of metal band [[Galneryus]], but also performs guitar and lead vocals in Spinalcord (formerly known as Aushvitz), and was formerly a member of [[Animetal]]. On September 29, 2010 he released a cover album named ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'', covering songs from [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]], [[Stratovarius]], [[Yngwie Malmsteen]], [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]], [[Michael Schenker Group|M.S.G.]], [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]] and more. It features some of his band mates from [[Galneryus]] and Spinalcord, as well as other well-known musicians like [[Eizo Sakamoto]] ([[Anthem (band)|Anthem]]), whom Syu was in [[Animetal]] with.

== Biography ==

=== Early life ===
Syu, born in [[Kansai]], Japan, first began playing violin at the age of 6 years, and he also played piano. He continued playing violin until he was 12–13 years old. While in the fourth grade of elementary school, Syu discovered a passion for drums, which was fuelled by listening to [[X Japan]]. He says he found it easy to change from violin to guitar because they have similarly styled movements and finger patterns. He continued playing the drums for the band Cross-Large, but enjoyed the guitar more, as it was easier and he could better express himself through guitar than through drums. He soon gave up drums altogether, when he couldn't find good band members to play with.

=== Valkyr ===
Syu joined [[visual kei]] band Valkyr in August 1998, nearly a year later they released their first demo tape, titled "Love of Insanity". In August 2000, they released a "making of" VHS. In 2001 they finally released their first single, "Batta". After releasing 5 demos, a single and a VHS, the band broke up on April 24, 2004.

=== Galneryus ===
{{Main|Galneryus}}
During his time with Valkyr he also formed the band [[Galneryus]], which was a power metal band that he started with famous singer Yama-B. He started this band whilst he was living in Kujo, Osaka and heard him singing on the radio. Then they began working together as they were from the same area and made Galneryus. They hired support musicians A on Keyboards (who had previously played with Syu on Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on Bass, and Toshihiro Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on Drums. They went on to release a 2-track demo titled "United Flag". After playing live for a long time, they went back to record their second EP ''Rebel Flag'' with the independent label Iron Shock, with Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

In 2002, Galneryus were signed to VAP, and began work on the first full length album titled ''The Flag of Punishment''. They released their next album, ''Advance to the Fall'', in 2005. They then released their third album ''Beyond the End of Despair...'' in 2006. In 2007 they returned again with their fourth full-length album ''One For All – All For One''. In 2008 they released their fifth album, ''Reincarnation'', this would be the last album with Yama-B on vocals, as he decided to leave. He was replaced by Masatoshi "Sho" Ono and in 2010 they released their sixth full-length album, aptly titled ''Resurrection''.

=== Spinalcord (formerly known as Aushvitz) ===
While he was still in the early days with Galneryus, Syu started another side project, with former fellow Valkyr member Kyoichi, called Aushvitz in 2002, in which he plays guitar and also does the main vocals. This style is much darker than his other projects. They released their first single, "Akarui" in September that year. They went on a very slow pace and went silent for a long time, but announced in 2006 that they were coming back as trio with Galneryus drummer Junichi. In the summer of 2008, Aushvitz was renamed Spinalcord and released their first maxi-single "The Spinalcord" on December 25, 2008. On April 4, 2009 they released their second maxi-single "Spinalcord 2". On September 23, 2009 they released their debut album ''Remember Me'Til Your Dying Day''. With the change in the band's name also came a change in direction, which besides the old style now also incorporates a more popular style.

=== Animetal ===
{{Main|Animetal}}
In 2003, Syu joined [[Animetal]] as their new guitarist. He recorded five full-length albums with them before they went on indefinite hiatus in 2006.

== Style and influences ==
Syu's style of playing has been likened to that of [[Yngwie Malmsteen]]<ref name="Jameinterview">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html Exlusive interview with Syu] ''jame-world.com''</ref> and many neo-classical guitarists. Syu himself lists some of his influences as: [[Kyoji Yamamoto]], [[John Petrucci]],<ref name="Ohanami">[http://ohanami.de/galneryus-im-ohanami-interview-fanfaces-english-translation-inside/2/ Galneryus im Ohanami Interview & #Fanfaces! (English translation inside!)]</ref> [[Ulrich Roth]],<ref name="Jameinterview"/> [[Gary Moore]],<ref name="Ohanami"/> [[Paul Gilbert]] and [[Michael Schenker]].<ref name="Ohanami"/> He has also stated that [[Hide (musician)|hide]] and [[X Japan|X]] influenced him greatly.<ref name="Ohanami"/><ref>{{cite web| title=hide Memorial Part Two | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-4539-hide-memorial-part-two.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref>

== Equipment ==
Syu has a signature series guitar available from [[ESP Guitars]] called the Crying Star, and is available from ESP Japan.

=== Guitars ===

==== Current ====

;ESP CRYING STAR-CLASSIC VETELGYUS
*BODY: Honduras Mahogany
*NECK: Honduras Mahogany
*FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 24frets
*INLAY: Pearloid Block
*SCALE: 628mm (Medium)
*NUT: Bone
*JOINT: Set-neck
*TUNER: GOTOH SG360-20
*BRIDGE: GOTOH GE103B-T & GE101A
*PICKUP: (Neck) EMG 85, (Bridge) EMG 81
*CONTROL: Master Volume, Master Tone, SPC Volume, SPC ON/OFF Switch, Toggle PU Selector
*COLOR: Black

;ESP CRYING STAR-REBEL 改 (Kai)
*BODY: Honduras Mahogany
*NECK: Hard Maple 3P
*FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 27frets
*INLAY: MOP Dot
*SCALE: 628mm (Medium)
*NUT: Brass
*JOINT: Bolt-on
*TUNER: GOTOH SG360-20
*BRIDGE: ESP Fixed Bridge
*PICKUP: (Neck) EMG SAV,(Bridge) Seymour Duncan TB-4
*CONTROL: Master Volume, Master Tone, Toggle PU Selector, ON/OFF Switch, EMG SPC Control, Bridge PU Coil Split Switch w/EMG SPC ON/OFF Switch
*COLOR : Pearl White

;ESP Crying Star Phoenix
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 27 frets
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Lock nut (42mm/R2)
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG360-20
*Bridge: Floyd Rose
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan TB-4 (Neck) EMG SAV
*Control: Master Volume, Master Tone, Toggle PU Selector, Mini Toggle ON/OFF Switch, EMG SPC Control, Bridge PU Coil Split Switch w/EMG SPC ON/OFF Switch
*Color: Red Flake

;ESP Crying Star Seven
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Scale: 666mm
*Nut: Lock nut
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG360-20
*Bridge: Original Floyd Rose
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan SH-1 N-7 (Neck) Seymour Duncan SH-5-7
*Control: 1 Master Volume, 2 Master Tones, Mini Toggle PU Selector, Mini Toggle On/Off Switch
*Color: Silver

;ESP Crying Star Classic
*Body: Honduras Mahogany
*Neck: Honduras Mahogany
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets
*Inlay: MOP Block
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Bone
*Joint: Set-neck
*Tuner: GOTOH SG301-20
*Bridge: GOTOH GE103B-T & GE101A
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan SH-4 (Neck) Seymour Duncan SH-2n
*Control: Master Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone Toggle PU Selector
*Color: Cherry

;ESP Crying Star Rebel
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 27 Frets
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Bone
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG301-20 & Hipshot GT1
*Bridge: Tune-Matic
*Pickup: [[Seymour Duncan]] JB Jr (neck), Seymour Duncan JB (bridge) / EMG SAV (neck), EMG 89 (bridge)
*Control: Master Volume, Master Tone, EMG SPC Control Toggle, 3-Way PU Selector, Mini-Toggle On/Off Switch
*Color: Pearl White

=== Other guitars ===
*ESP Crying Star (Seymour Duncan JB jr + Seymour Duncan JB)
*ESP Crying Star (EMG SAV + EMG SAV)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + EMG 707 + 707)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + Seymour Duncan SH-1N-7 + SH5-7)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + Seymour Duncan SH5-7)
*ESP MV (Syu Custom)
*ESP M-SEVEN (Syu Custom)
*ESP EX-280 (Syu Custom)
*ESP CRYİNG V
*Edwards E-EX-138
*Edwards E-FV-80D (Syu Custom)
*Edwards E-SE-87R/LT (Syu Custom)
*Edwards E-CS-160 (Crying Star)
*Ovation Steel String Acoustic Guitar

=== Effects ===
*[[Maxon]] OD 808 Overdrive
*[[Boss Corporation|Boss]] GT-10
*Boss GT-8
*Boss ME-70
*Boss ME-20
*Boss ME-25
*Boss SD1 Super Overdrive Pedal
*[[Roland Corporation|Roland]] GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer
*Boss ST2
*Boss Dyna Drive
*Boss PS6 Harmonist
*Boss Blues driver
*Boss Chromatic Tuner
*Boss Noise Gate
*[[Vox (musical equipment)|Vox]] V847 wah-wah pedal effect
*[[MXR]] ZW-44 Overdrive pedal
*[[Ibanez]] Tubescreamer TS-9
*[[Digitech]] iPB-10
*Various other Boss and other brand compact pedals

=== Amplifiers ===
Syu has used:
*Various [[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] amps
*Various [[Hughes and Kettner]] amps
*[[Diezel]] Hagen & D-Moll amps
*[[Orange Music Electronic Company|Orange]] Rockerverb 100 MK II amp

== Discography ==
* ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
# "[[Street Lethal]]" – [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]]
# "[[The Damnation Game (album)|The Damnation Game]]" – [[Symphony X]]
# "[[Burning Bridges (Arch Enemy album)|Silverwing]]" – [[Arch Enemy]]
# "[[The Seventh Sign (album)|Never Die]]" – [[Yngwie J. Malmsteen]]
# "[[Taken by Force|We'll Burn the Sky]]" – [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]
# "[[Alone (Heart song)|Alone]]" – [[Heart (band)|Heart]]
# "[[Fourth Dimension (Stratovarius album)|Against the Wind]]" – [[Stratovarius]]
# "[[Absolution (Muse album)|Thought of a Dying Atheist]]" – [[Muse (band)|Muse]]
# "[[Built to Destroy|Red Sky]]" – [[Michael Schenker Group]]
# "[[I Remember You (Skid Row song)|I Remember You]]" – [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]]
# "[[Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory|The Spirit Carries On]]" – [[Dream Theater]]
# "[[Clayman|Only for the Weak]]" – [[In Flames]]

=== Personnel ===
* Syu – guitar on all tracks, vocals on tracks 8 & 12, chorus on tracks 1, 2 & 7, "throat" on tracks 3, 8 & 12, voice on track 4
* [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] ([[Galneryus]]) – vocals on tracks 4, 5, 7, 10 & 11, chorus on track 1
* Taka (Galneryus) – bass on tracks 2, 7, 10 & 11
* Junichi (Galneryus, Spinalchord, [[Concerto Moon]]) – drums on tracks 7, 8, 11 & 12
* Yuhki (Galneryus) – keyboards on tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12
* [[Eizo Sakamoto]] ([[Animetal]], [[Anthem (band)|Anthem]]) – vocals on tracks 1 & 9
* Masaki (Animetal, Canta, Zigoku Quartet) – bass on tracks 1 & 9
* Katsuji Kirita (Animetal, Gargoyle, [[The Cro-Magnons]]) – drums on tracks 1, 2, 9 & 10
* Kyoichi (Valkyr, Spinalchord) – bass on tracks 8 & 12
* Nov ([[Aion (Japanese band)|Aion]], Zigoku Quartet) – vocals on track 2
* Raiden Yuzawa (Canta, [[Seikima-II]]) – drums on tracks 5 & 6
* Kenjirou Murai (Cycle, ex:[[Sex Machineguns]], [[Cali Gari]]) – bass on tracks 3, 4, 5 & 6
* Joe (Cycle, ex:Sex Machineguns) – drums on tracks 3 & 4
* [[Yoshikazu Yahiro|Panther]] (Cycle, ex:Sex Machineguns) – guitar on track 3's 2nd solo and harmony solo
* Leda (Undivide, ex:[[Deluhi]], ex:Galneryus as Yu-To) – guitar on tracks 1's harmony solo and 2nd solo
* Ruiza ([[D (band)|D]]) – guitar on track 8's first solo
* Akane Liv (Liv Moon) – vocals on track 6

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
#[http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/profile/profile.html Galneryus VAP profile]
#[http://www.jame-world.com/us/artists-biography-152-valkyr.html Valkyr JaME Profile]
#[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html JaME Interview with Syu]

== External links ==
* [http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/syugalspinal Syu official blog]
* [http://www.spinalcord-rock.com/ Spinalcord official website]
* [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/gallery/syu/index.html Syu ESP guitar gallery]

{{Galneryus}}

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| DATE OF BIRTH = September 23, 1980
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan
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{{nihongo|'''Syu'''|シュウ|Shū}} is a Japanese musician, best known as leader and guitarist of metal band [[Galneryus]], but also performs guitar and lead vocals in Spinalcord (formerly known as Aushvitz), and was formerly a member of [[Animetal]]. On September 29, 2010 he released a cover album named ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'', covering songs from [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]], [[Stratovarius]], [[Yngwie Malmsteen]], [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]], [[Michael Schenker Group|M.S.G.]], [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]] and more. It features some of his band mates from [[Galneryus]] and Spinalcord, as well as other well-known musicians like [[Eizo Sakamoto]] ([[Anthem (band)|Anthem]]), whom Syu was in [[Animetal]] with.

== Biography ==

=== Early life ===
Syu, born in [[Kansai]], Japan, first began playing violin at the age of 6 years, and he also played piano. He continued playing violin until he was 12–13 years old. While in the fourth grade of elementary school, Syu discovered a passion for drums, which was fuelled by listening to [[X Japan]]. He says he found it easy to change from violin to guitar because they have similarly styled movements and finger patterns. He continued playing the drums for the band Cross-Large, but enjoyed the guitar more, as it was easier and he could better express himself through guitar than through drums. He soon gave up drums altogether, when he couldn't find good band members to play with.

=== Valkyr ===
Syu joined [[visual kei]] band Valkyr in August 1998, nearly a year later they released their first demo tape, titled "Love of Insanity". In August 2000, they released a "making of" VHS. In 2001 they finally released their first single, "Batta". After releasing 5 demos, a single and a VHS, the band broke up on April 24, 2004.

=== Galneryus ===
{{Main|Galneryus}}
During his time with Valkyr he also formed the band [[Galneryus]], which was a power metal band that he started with famous singer Yama-B. He started this band whilst he was living in Kujo, Osaka and heard him singing on the radio. Then they began working together as they were from the same area and made Galneryus. They hired support musicians A on Keyboards (who had previously played with Syu on Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on Bass, and Toshihiro Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on Drums. They went on to release a 2-track demo titled "United Flag". After playing live for a long time, they went back to record their second EP ''Rebel Flag'' with the independent label Iron Shock, with Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

In 2002, Galneryus were signed to VAP, and began work on the first full length album titled ''The Flag of Punishment''. They released their next album, ''Advance to the Fall'', in 2005. They then released their third album ''Beyond the End of Despair...'' in 2006. In 2007 they returned again with their fourth full-length album ''One For All – All For One''. In 2008 they released their fifth album, ''Reincarnation'', this would be the last album with Yama-B on vocals, as he decided to leave. He was replaced by Masatoshi "Sho" Ono and in 2010 they released their sixth full-length album, aptly titled ''Resurrection''.

=== Spinalcord (formerly known as Aushvitz) ===
While he was still in the early days with Galneryus, Syu started another side project, with former fellow Valkyr member Kyoichi, called Aushvitz in 2002, in which he plays guitar and also does the main vocals. This style is much darker than his other projects. They released their first single, "Akarui" in September that year. They went on a very slow pace and went silent for a long time, but announced in 2006 that they were coming back as trio with Galneryus drummer Junichi. In the summer of 2008, Aushvitz was renamed Spinalcord and released their first maxi-single "The Spinalcord" on December 25, 2008. On April 4, 2009 they released their second maxi-single "Spinalcord 2". On September 23, 2009 they released their debut album ''Remember Me'Til Your Dying Day''. With the change in the band's name also came a change in direction, which besides the old style now also incorporates a more popular style.

=== Animetal ===
{{Main|Animetal}}
In 2003, Syu joined [[Animetal]] as their new guitarist. He recorded five full-length albums with them before they went on indefinite hiatus in 2006.

== Style and influences ==
Syu's style of playing has been likened to that of [[Yngwie Malmsteen]] and many neo-classical guitarists. Syu himself lists some of his influences as: [[Kyoji Yamamoto]], [[John Petrucci]],<ref name="Ohanami">[http://ohanami.de/galneryus-im-ohanami-interview-fanfaces-english-translation-inside/2/ Galneryus im Ohanami Interview & #Fanfaces! (English translation inside!)]</ref> [[Ulrich Roth]], [[Gary Moore]],<ref name="Ohanami"/> [[Paul Gilbert]] and [[Michael Schenker]].<ref name="Ohanami"/> He has also stated that [[Hide (musician)|hide]] and [[X Japan|X]] influenced him greatly.<ref name="Ohanami"/><ref>{{cite web| title=hide Memorial Part Two | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-4539-hide-memorial-part-two.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref>

== Equipment ==
Syu has a signature series guitar available from [[ESP Guitars]] called the Crying Star, and is available from ESP Japan.

=== Guitars ===

==== Current ====

;ESP CRYING STAR-CLASSIC VETELGYUS
*BODY: Honduras Mahogany
*NECK: Honduras Mahogany
*FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 24frets
*INLAY: Pearloid Block
*SCALE: 628mm (Medium)
*NUT: Bone
*JOINT: Set-neck
*TUNER: GOTOH SG360-20
*BRIDGE: GOTOH GE103B-T & GE101A
*PICKUP: (Neck) EMG 85, (Bridge) EMG 81
*CONTROL: Master Volume, Master Tone, SPC Volume, SPC ON/OFF Switch, Toggle PU Selector
*COLOR: Black

;ESP CRYING STAR-REBEL 改 (Kai)
*BODY: Honduras Mahogany
*NECK: Hard Maple 3P
*FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 27frets
*INLAY: MOP Dot
*SCALE: 628mm (Medium)
*NUT: Brass
*JOINT: Bolt-on
*TUNER: GOTOH SG360-20
*BRIDGE: ESP Fixed Bridge
*PICKUP: (Neck) EMG SAV,(Bridge) Seymour Duncan TB-4
*CONTROL: Master Volume, Master Tone, Toggle PU Selector, ON/OFF Switch, EMG SPC Control, Bridge PU Coil Split Switch w/EMG SPC ON/OFF Switch
*COLOR : Pearl White

;ESP Crying Star Phoenix
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 27 frets
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Lock nut (42mm/R2)
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG360-20
*Bridge: Floyd Rose
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan TB-4 (Neck) EMG SAV
*Control: Master Volume, Master Tone, Toggle PU Selector, Mini Toggle ON/OFF Switch, EMG SPC Control, Bridge PU Coil Split Switch w/EMG SPC ON/OFF Switch
*Color: Red Flake

;ESP Crying Star Seven
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Scale: 666mm
*Nut: Lock nut
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG360-20
*Bridge: Original Floyd Rose
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan SH-1 N-7 (Neck) Seymour Duncan SH-5-7
*Control: 1 Master Volume, 2 Master Tones, Mini Toggle PU Selector, Mini Toggle On/Off Switch
*Color: Silver

;ESP Crying Star Classic
*Body: Honduras Mahogany
*Neck: Honduras Mahogany
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets
*Inlay: MOP Block
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Bone
*Joint: Set-neck
*Tuner: GOTOH SG301-20
*Bridge: GOTOH GE103B-T & GE101A
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan SH-4 (Neck) Seymour Duncan SH-2n
*Control: Master Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone Toggle PU Selector
*Color: Cherry

;ESP Crying Star Rebel
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 27 Frets
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Bone
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG301-20 & Hipshot GT1
*Bridge: Tune-Matic
*Pickup: [[Seymour Duncan]] JB Jr (neck), Seymour Duncan JB (bridge) / EMG SAV (neck), EMG 89 (bridge)
*Control: Master Volume, Master Tone, EMG SPC Control Toggle, 3-Way PU Selector, Mini-Toggle On/Off Switch
*Color: Pearl White

=== Other guitars ===
*ESP Crying Star (Seymour Duncan JB jr + Seymour Duncan JB)
*ESP Crying Star (EMG SAV + EMG SAV)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + EMG 707 + 707)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + Seymour Duncan SH-1N-7 + SH5-7)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + Seymour Duncan SH5-7)
*ESP MV (Syu Custom)
*ESP M-SEVEN (Syu Custom)
*ESP EX-280 (Syu Custom)
*ESP CRYİNG V
*Edwards E-EX-138
*Edwards E-FV-80D (Syu Custom)
*Edwards E-SE-87R/LT (Syu Custom)
*Edwards E-CS-160 (Crying Star)
*Ovation Steel String Acoustic Guitar

=== Effects ===
*[[Maxon]] OD 808 Overdrive
*[[Boss Corporation|Boss]] GT-10
*Boss GT-8
*Boss ME-70
*Boss ME-20
*Boss ME-25
*Boss SD1 Super Overdrive Pedal
*[[Roland Corporation|Roland]] GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer
*Boss ST2
*Boss Dyna Drive
*Boss PS6 Harmonist
*Boss Blues driver
*Boss Chromatic Tuner
*Boss Noise Gate
*[[Vox (musical equipment)|Vox]] V847 wah-wah pedal effect
*[[MXR]] ZW-44 Overdrive pedal
*[[Ibanez]] Tubescreamer TS-9
*[[Digitech]] iPB-10
*Various other Boss and other brand compact pedals

=== Amplifiers ===
Syu has used:
*Various [[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] amps
*Various [[Hughes and Kettner]] amps
*[[Diezel]] Hagen & D-Moll amps
*[[Orange Music Electronic Company|Orange]] Rockerverb 100 MK II amp

== Discography ==
* ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
# "[[Street Lethal]]" – [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]]
# "[[The Damnation Game (album)|The Damnation Game]]" – [[Symphony X]]
# "[[Burning Bridges (Arch Enemy album)|Silverwing]]" – [[Arch Enemy]]
# "[[The Seventh Sign (album)|Never Die]]" – [[Yngwie J. Malmsteen]]
# "[[Taken by Force|We'll Burn the Sky]]" – [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]
# "[[Alone (Heart song)|Alone]]" – [[Heart (band)|Heart]]
# "[[Fourth Dimension (Stratovarius album)|Against the Wind]]" – [[Stratovarius]]
# "[[Absolution (Muse album)|Thought of a Dying Atheist]]" – [[Muse (band)|Muse]]
# "[[Built to Destroy|Red Sky]]" – [[Michael Schenker Group]]
# "[[I Remember You (Skid Row song)|I Remember You]]" – [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]]
# "[[Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory|The Spirit Carries On]]" – [[Dream Theater]]
# "[[Clayman|Only for the Weak]]" – [[In Flames]]

=== Personnel ===
* Syu – guitar on all tracks, vocals on tracks 8 & 12, chorus on tracks 1, 2 & 7, "throat" on tracks 3, 8 & 12, voice on track 4
* [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] ([[Galneryus]]) – vocals on tracks 4, 5, 7, 10 & 11, chorus on track 1
* Taka (Galneryus) – bass on tracks 2, 7, 10 & 11
* Junichi (Galneryus, Spinalchord, [[Concerto Moon]]) – drums on tracks 7, 8, 11 & 12
* Yuhki (Galneryus) – keyboards on tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12
* [[Eizo Sakamoto]] ([[Animetal]], [[Anthem (band)|Anthem]]) – vocals on tracks 1 & 9
* Masaki (Animetal, Canta, Zigoku Quartet) – bass on tracks 1 & 9
* Katsuji Kirita (Animetal, Gargoyle, [[The Cro-Magnons]]) – drums on tracks 1, 2, 9 & 10
* Kyoichi (Valkyr, Spinalchord) – bass on tracks 8 & 12
* Nov ([[Aion (Japanese band)|Aion]], Zigoku Quartet) – vocals on track 2
* Raiden Yuzawa (Canta, [[Seikima-II]]) – drums on tracks 5 & 6
* Kenjirou Murai (Cycle, ex:[[Sex Machineguns]], [[Cali Gari]]) – bass on tracks 3, 4, 5 & 6
* Joe (Cycle, ex:Sex Machineguns) – drums on tracks 3 & 4
* [[Yoshikazu Yahiro|Panther]] (Cycle, ex:Sex Machineguns) – guitar on track 3's 2nd solo and harmony solo
* Leda (Undivide, ex:[[Deluhi]], ex:Galneryus as Yu-To) – guitar on tracks 1's harmony solo and 2nd solo
* Ruiza ([[D (band)|D]]) – guitar on track 8's first solo
* Akane Liv (Liv Moon) – vocals on track 6

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
#[http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/profile/profile.html Galneryus VAP profile]
#[http://www.jame-world.com/us/artists-biography-152-valkyr.html Valkyr JaME Profile]
#[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html JaME Interview with Syu]

== External links ==
* [http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/syugalspinal Syu official blog]
* [http://www.spinalcord-rock.com/ Spinalcord official website]
* [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/gallery/syu/index.html Syu ESP guitar gallery]

{{Galneryus}}

{{Persondata 
| NAME = Syu
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Japanese musician
| DATE OF BIRTH = September 23, 1980
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
[[Category:Japanese heavy metal guitarists]]
[[Category:Japanese rock guitarists]]
[[Category:Japanese rock singers]]
[[Category:Japanese heavy metal singers]]
[[Category:Japanese male singers]]
[[Category:Seven-string guitarists]]
[[Category:Visual kei musicians]]
[[Category:1980 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Musicians from Hyōgo Prefecture]]

Syu

2014-12-30T15:59:56Z

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Syu
| image = Syu (Galneryus Guitarist).jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| image_size =
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|09|23}}
| birth_place = [[Ashiya, Hyōgo|Ashiya]], [[Hyōgo Prefecture]], Japan
| origin =
| death_date = 
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| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]], [[speed metal]]
| occupation = Musician, songwriter
| instrument = Guitar, vocals, drums, piano, violin
| years_active = 1996–present
| label =
| associated_acts = [[Galneryus]], Spinalcord, [[Animetal]], Valkyr, Cross-Large
| url =
| notable_instruments = ESP Crying Star ESP Crying V
}}
{{nihongo|'''Syu'''|シュウ|Shū}} is a Japanese musician, best known as leader and guitarist of metal band [[Galneryus]], but also performs guitar and lead vocals in Spinalcord (formerly known as Aushvitz), and was formerly a member of [[Animetal]]. On September 29, 2010 he released a cover album named ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'', covering songs from [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]], [[Stratovarius]], [[Yngwie Malmsteen]], [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]], [[Michael Schenker Group|M.S.G.]], [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]] and more. It features some of his band mates from [[Galneryus]] and Spinalcord, as well as other well-known musicians like [[Eizo Sakamoto]] ([[Anthem (band)|Anthem]]), whom Syu was in [[Animetal]] with.

== Biography ==

=== Early life ===
Syu, born in [[Kansai]], Japan, first began playing violin at the age of 6 years, and he also played piano. He continued playing violin until he was 12–13 years old. While in the fourth grade of elementary school, Syu discovered a passion for drums, which was fuelled by listening to [[X Japan]]. He says he found it easy to change from violin to guitar because they have similarly styled movements and finger patterns. He continued playing the drums for the band Cross-Large, but enjoyed the guitar more, as it was easier and he could better express himself through guitar than through drums. He soon gave up drums altogether, when he couldn't find good band members to play with.

=== Valkyr ===
Syu joined [[visual kei]] band Valkyr in August 1998, nearly a year later they released their first demo tape, titled "Love of Insanity". In August 2000, they released a "making of" VHS. In 2001 they finally released their first single, "Batta". After releasing 5 demos, a single and a VHS, the band broke up on April 24, 2004.

=== Galneryus ===
{{Main|Galneryus}}
During his time with Valkyr he also formed the band [[Galneryus]], which was a power metal band that he started with famous singer Yama-B. He started this band whilst he was living in Kujo, Osaka and heard him singing on the radio. Then they began working together as they were from the same area and made Galneryus. They hired support musicians A on Keyboards (who had previously played with Syu on Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on Bass, and Toshihiro Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on Drums. They went on to release a 2-track demo titled "United Flag". After playing live for a long time, they went back to record their second EP ''Rebel Flag'' with the independent label Iron Shock, with Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

In 2002, Galneryus were signed to VAP, and began work on the first full length album titled ''The Flag of Punishment''. They released their next album, ''Advance to the Fall'', in 2005. They then released their third album ''Beyond the End of Despair...'' in 2006. In 2007 they returned again with their fourth full-length album ''One For All – All For One''. In 2008 they released their fifth album, ''Reincarnation'', this would be the last album with Yama-B on vocals, as he decided to leave. He was replaced by Masatoshi "Sho" Ono and in 2010 they released their sixth full-length album, aptly titled ''Resurrection''.

=== Spinalcord (formerly known as Aushvitz) ===
While he was still in the early days with Galneryus, Syu started another side project, with former fellow Valkyr member Kyoichi, called Aushvitz in 2002, in which he plays guitar and also does the main vocals. This style is much darker than his other projects. They released their first single, "Akarui" in September that year. They went on a very slow pace and went silent for a long time, but announced in 2006 that they were coming back as trio with Galneryus drummer Junichi. In the summer of 2008, Aushvitz was renamed Spinalcord and released their first maxi-single "The Spinalcord" on December 25, 2008. On April 4, 2009 they released their second maxi-single "Spinalcord 2". On September 23, 2009 they released their debut album ''Remember Me'Til Your Dying Day''. With the change in the band's name also came a change in direction, which besides the old style now also incorporates a more popular style.

=== Animetal ===
{{Main|Animetal}}
In 2003, Syu joined [[Animetal]] as their new guitarist. He recorded five full-length albums with them before they went on indefinite hiatus in 2006.

== Style and influences ==
Syu's style of playing has been likened to that of [[Yngwie Malmsteen]] and many neo-classical guitarists. Syu himself lists some of his influences as: [[Kyoji Yamamoto]], [[John Petrucci]],<ref name="Ohanami">[http://ohanami.de/galneryus-im-ohanami-interview-fanfaces-english-translation-inside/2/ Galneryus im Ohanami Interview & #Fanfaces! (English translation inside!)]</ref> [[Ulrich Roth]], [[Gary Moore]],<ref name="Ohanami"/> [[Paul Gilbert]] and [[Michael Schenker]]. He has also stated that [[Hide (musician)|hide]] and [[X Japan|X]] influenced him greatly.<ref name="Ohanami"/><ref>{{cite web| title=hide Memorial Part Two | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-4539-hide-memorial-part-two.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref>

== Equipment ==
Syu has a signature series guitar available from [[ESP Guitars]] called the Crying Star, and is available from ESP Japan.

=== Guitars ===

==== Current ====

;ESP CRYING STAR-CLASSIC VETELGYUS
*BODY: Honduras Mahogany
*NECK: Honduras Mahogany
*FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 24frets
*INLAY: Pearloid Block
*SCALE: 628mm (Medium)
*NUT: Bone
*JOINT: Set-neck
*TUNER: GOTOH SG360-20
*BRIDGE: GOTOH GE103B-T & GE101A
*PICKUP: (Neck) EMG 85, (Bridge) EMG 81
*CONTROL: Master Volume, Master Tone, SPC Volume, SPC ON/OFF Switch, Toggle PU Selector
*COLOR: Black

;ESP CRYING STAR-REBEL 改 (Kai)
*BODY: Honduras Mahogany
*NECK: Hard Maple 3P
*FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 27frets
*INLAY: MOP Dot
*SCALE: 628mm (Medium)
*NUT: Brass
*JOINT: Bolt-on
*TUNER: GOTOH SG360-20
*BRIDGE: ESP Fixed Bridge
*PICKUP: (Neck) EMG SAV,(Bridge) Seymour Duncan TB-4
*CONTROL: Master Volume, Master Tone, Toggle PU Selector, ON/OFF Switch, EMG SPC Control, Bridge PU Coil Split Switch w/EMG SPC ON/OFF Switch
*COLOR : Pearl White

;ESP Crying Star Phoenix
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 27 frets
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Lock nut (42mm/R2)
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG360-20
*Bridge: Floyd Rose
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan TB-4 (Neck) EMG SAV
*Control: Master Volume, Master Tone, Toggle PU Selector, Mini Toggle ON/OFF Switch, EMG SPC Control, Bridge PU Coil Split Switch w/EMG SPC ON/OFF Switch
*Color: Red Flake

;ESP Crying Star Seven
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Scale: 666mm
*Nut: Lock nut
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG360-20
*Bridge: Original Floyd Rose
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan SH-1 N-7 (Neck) Seymour Duncan SH-5-7
*Control: 1 Master Volume, 2 Master Tones, Mini Toggle PU Selector, Mini Toggle On/Off Switch
*Color: Silver

;ESP Crying Star Classic
*Body: Honduras Mahogany
*Neck: Honduras Mahogany
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets
*Inlay: MOP Block
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Bone
*Joint: Set-neck
*Tuner: GOTOH SG301-20
*Bridge: GOTOH GE103B-T & GE101A
*Pickup: (Bridge) Seymour Duncan SH-4 (Neck) Seymour Duncan SH-2n
*Control: Master Volume, Front Tone, Rear Tone Toggle PU Selector
*Color: Cherry

;ESP Crying Star Rebel
*Body: Alder
*Neck: Hard Maple 3P
*Fingerboard: Rosewood, 27 Frets
*Scale: 628mm (Medium)
*Nut: Bone
*Inlay: MOP Dot
*Joint: Bolt-on
*Tuner: GOTOH SG301-20 & Hipshot GT1
*Bridge: Tune-Matic
*Pickup: [[Seymour Duncan]] JB Jr (neck), Seymour Duncan JB (bridge) / EMG SAV (neck), EMG 89 (bridge)
*Control: Master Volume, Master Tone, EMG SPC Control Toggle, 3-Way PU Selector, Mini-Toggle On/Off Switch
*Color: Pearl White

=== Other guitars ===
*ESP Crying Star (Seymour Duncan JB jr + Seymour Duncan JB)
*ESP Crying Star (EMG SAV + EMG SAV)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + EMG 707 + 707)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + Seymour Duncan SH-1N-7 + SH5-7)
*ESP Crying Seven (24 Frets + Seymour Duncan SH5-7)
*ESP MV (Syu Custom)
*ESP M-SEVEN (Syu Custom)
*ESP EX-280 (Syu Custom)
*ESP CRYİNG V
*Edwards E-EX-138
*Edwards E-FV-80D (Syu Custom)
*Edwards E-SE-87R/LT (Syu Custom)
*Edwards E-CS-160 (Crying Star)
*Ovation Steel String Acoustic Guitar

=== Effects ===
*[[Maxon]] OD 808 Overdrive
*[[Boss Corporation|Boss]] GT-10
*Boss GT-8
*Boss ME-70
*Boss ME-20
*Boss ME-25
*Boss SD1 Super Overdrive Pedal
*[[Roland Corporation|Roland]] GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer
*Boss ST2
*Boss Dyna Drive
*Boss PS6 Harmonist
*Boss Blues driver
*Boss Chromatic Tuner
*Boss Noise Gate
*[[Vox (musical equipment)|Vox]] V847 wah-wah pedal effect
*[[MXR]] ZW-44 Overdrive pedal
*[[Ibanez]] Tubescreamer TS-9
*[[Digitech]] iPB-10
*Various other Boss and other brand compact pedals

=== Amplifiers ===
Syu has used:
*Various [[Marshall Amplification|Marshall]] amps
*Various [[Hughes and Kettner]] amps
*[[Diezel]] Hagen & D-Moll amps
*[[Orange Music Electronic Company|Orange]] Rockerverb 100 MK II amp

== Discography ==
* ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
# "[[Street Lethal]]" – [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]]
# "[[The Damnation Game (album)|The Damnation Game]]" – [[Symphony X]]
# "[[Burning Bridges (Arch Enemy album)|Silverwing]]" – [[Arch Enemy]]
# "[[The Seventh Sign (album)|Never Die]]" – [[Yngwie J. Malmsteen]]
# "[[Taken by Force|We'll Burn the Sky]]" – [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]]
# "[[Alone (Heart song)|Alone]]" – [[Heart (band)|Heart]]
# "[[Fourth Dimension (Stratovarius album)|Against the Wind]]" – [[Stratovarius]]
# "[[Absolution (Muse album)|Thought of a Dying Atheist]]" – [[Muse (band)|Muse]]
# "[[Built to Destroy|Red Sky]]" – [[Michael Schenker Group]]
# "[[I Remember You (Skid Row song)|I Remember You]]" – [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]]
# "[[Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory|The Spirit Carries On]]" – [[Dream Theater]]
# "[[Clayman|Only for the Weak]]" – [[In Flames]]

=== Personnel ===
* Syu – guitar on all tracks, vocals on tracks 8 & 12, chorus on tracks 1, 2 & 7, "throat" on tracks 3, 8 & 12, voice on track 4
* [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] ([[Galneryus]]) – vocals on tracks 4, 5, 7, 10 & 11, chorus on track 1
* Taka (Galneryus) – bass on tracks 2, 7, 10 & 11
* Junichi (Galneryus, Spinalchord, [[Concerto Moon]]) – drums on tracks 7, 8, 11 & 12
* Yuhki (Galneryus) – keyboards on tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12
* [[Eizo Sakamoto]] ([[Animetal]], [[Anthem (band)|Anthem]]) – vocals on tracks 1 & 9
* Masaki (Animetal, Canta, Zigoku Quartet) – bass on tracks 1 & 9
* Katsuji Kirita (Animetal, Gargoyle, [[The Cro-Magnons]]) – drums on tracks 1, 2, 9 & 10
* Kyoichi (Valkyr, Spinalchord) – bass on tracks 8 & 12
* Nov ([[Aion (Japanese band)|Aion]], Zigoku Quartet) – vocals on track 2
* Raiden Yuzawa (Canta, [[Seikima-II]]) – drums on tracks 5 & 6
* Kenjirou Murai (Cycle, ex:[[Sex Machineguns]], [[Cali Gari]]) – bass on tracks 3, 4, 5 & 6
* Joe (Cycle, ex:Sex Machineguns) – drums on tracks 3 & 4
* [[Yoshikazu Yahiro|Panther]] (Cycle, ex:Sex Machineguns) – guitar on track 3's 2nd solo and harmony solo
* Leda (Undivide, ex:[[Deluhi]], ex:Galneryus as Yu-To) – guitar on tracks 1's harmony solo and 2nd solo
* Ruiza ([[D (band)|D]]) – guitar on track 8's first solo
* Akane Liv (Liv Moon) – vocals on track 6

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
#[http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/profile/profile.html Galneryus VAP profile]
#[http://www.jame-world.com/us/artists-biography-152-valkyr.html Valkyr JaME Profile]
#[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html JaME Interview with Syu]

== External links ==
* [http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/syugalspinal Syu official blog]
* [http://www.spinalcord-rock.com/ Spinalcord official website]
* [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/gallery/syu/index.html Syu ESP guitar gallery]

{{Galneryus}}

{{Persondata 
| NAME = Syu
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Japanese musician
| DATE OF BIRTH = September 23, 1980
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
[[Category:Japanese heavy metal guitarists]]
[[Category:Japanese rock guitarists]]
[[Category:Japanese rock singers]]
[[Category:Japanese heavy metal singers]]
[[Category:Japanese male singers]]
[[Category:Seven-string guitarists]]
[[Category:Visual kei musicians]]
[[Category:1980 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Musicians from Hyōgo Prefecture]]

Vetelgyus

2014-12-06T19:56:51Z

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{{ref improve|date=October 2014}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2014}}
{{Infobox album 
| Name = Vetelgyus
| Type = Studio
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Released = September 24, 2014<ref name="oricon"/>
| Cover =
| Genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]], [[symphonic metal]]
| Length = 1:11:24
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| Producer = Yorimasa Hisatake
| Last album = ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (2012)
| This album = '''''Vetelgyus''''' (2014)
| Next album =
}}
'''''Vetelgyus''''' is the ninth studio album by [[power metal]]/[[neo-classical]] metal band [[Galneryus]]. The track "Attitude to Life" was used as the ending theme for the anime TV series ''[[Donten ni Warau]]''.<ref>{{cite web| date=2014-10-25 | title=Donten ni Warau (TV) | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=15780 | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] | accessdate=2014-10-25}}</ref>

==Track listing==
All songs arranged by Galneryus and Yorimasa Hisatake.
{{Track listing
| headline =
| lyrics_credits = yes
| music_credits = yes
| title1 = Redstar Rising
| length1 = 1:30
| lyrics1 = (Instrumentals)
| music1 = Syu
| title2 = Endless Story
| length2 = 6:13
| lyrics2 = Syu
| music2 = Syu
| title3 = There's No Escape
| length3 = 5:19
| lyrics3 = Sho
| music3 = Syu
| title4 = Ultimatum
| length4 = 5:29
| lyrics4 = Sho
| music4 = Syu
| title5 = Enemy to Injustice
| length5 = 7:20
| lyrics5 = Sho, Taka
| music5 = Yuhki
| title6 = The Judgement Day (Vetelgyus mix)
| length6 = 7:42
| lyrics6 = Syu
| music6 = Syu
| title7 = Vetelgyus
| length7 = 8:06
| lyrics7 = (Instrumentals)
| music7 = Syu
| title8 = Attitude to Life
| length8 = 5:59
| lyrics8 = Sho
| music8 = Syu
| title9 = Secret Love
| length9 = 6:58
| lyrics9 = Sho
| music9 = Yuhki
| title10 = The Guide
| length10 = 5:14
| lyrics10 = Taka
| music10 = Syu
| title11 = I Wish
| length11 = 6:29
| lyrics11 = Syu
| music11 = Syu
| title12 = The Voyage
| length12 = 4:58
| lyrics12 = (Instrumentals)
| music12 = Syu
}}

==Personnel==
*[[Syu]] - [[Guitarist|Guitar]]
*[[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] - [[Singing|Vocals]]
*Taka - [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
*Junichi - [[Drummer|Drums]]
*Yuhki - [[Keyboardist|Keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]]

===Additional credits===
*Yasuyuki "Buddy" Hirahara - (Instrumental Technician)
*Hitomi Orima - (Female Vocals on Tr. 5, 7, 10)
*Syu, Sho, Yuhki, Yorimasa Hisatake - (Additional Chorus)
*Yutaka Kuwase (LOGGIA) - (Art Direction and Design)
*Shinya Omachi - (Photographer)

==Chart performance==
The album reached number 18 on the [[Oricon]] album charts; the highest of any of their studio albums.<ref name="oricon">{{cite web | title = Galneryus: Vetelgyus | work = Oricon Show Business Directory | publisher = [[Oricon]] | url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/products/music/1091828/1/ | accessdate = October 25, 2014 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Galneryus}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vetelgyus}}
[[Category:2014 albums]]
[[Category:Galneryus albums]]

Vetelgyus

2014-11-18T07:26:36Z

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{{ref improve|date=October 2014}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2014}}
{{Infobox album 
| Name = Vetelgyus
| Type = Studio
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Released = September 24, 2014<ref name="oricon"/>
| Cover =
| Genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]], [[symphonic metal]]
| Length = 1:11:24
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| Producer = Yorimasa Hisatake
| Last album = ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (2012)
| This album = '''''Vetelgyus''''' (2014)
| Next album =
}}
'''''Vetelgyus''''' is the ninth studio album by [[power metal]]/[[neo-classical]] metal band [[Galneryus]]. The track "Attitude To Life" was used as the ending theme for the anime TV series ''[[Donten ni Warau]]''.<ref>{{cite web| date=2014-10-25 | title=Donten ni Warau (TV) | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=15780 | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] | accessdate=2014-10-25}}</ref>

==Track listing==
All songs arranged by Galneryus and Yorimasa Hisatake.
{{Track listing
| headline =
| lyrics_credits = yes
| music_credits = yes
| title1 = Redstar Rising
| length1 = 1:30
| lyrics1 = (Instrumentals)
| music1 = Syu
| title2 = Endless Story
| length2 = 6:13
| lyrics2 = Syu
| music2 = Syu
| title3 = There's No Escape
| length3 = 5:19
| lyrics3 = Sho
| music3 = Syu
| title4 = Ultimatum
| length4 = 5:29
| lyrics4 = Sho
| music4 = Syu
| title5 = Enemy to Injustice
| length5 = 7:20
| lyrics5 = Sho, Taka
| music5 = Yuhki
| title6 = The Judgement Day (Vetelgyus mix)
| length6 = 7:42
| lyrics6 = Syu
| music6 = Syu
| title7 = Vetelgyus
| length7 = 8:06
| lyrics7 = (Instrumentals)
| music7 = Syu
| title8 = Attitude to Life
| length8 = 5:59
| lyrics8 = Sho
| music8 = Syu
| title9 = Secret Love
| length9 = 6:58
| lyrics9 = Sho
| music9 = Yuhki
| title10 = The Guide
| length10 = 5:14
| lyrics10 = Taka
| music10 = Syu
| title11 = I Wish
| length11 = 6:29
| lyrics11 = Syu
| music11 = Syu
| title12 = The Voyage
| length12 = 4:58
| lyrics12 = (Instrumentals)
| music12 = Syu
}}

==Personnel==
*[[Syu]] - [[Guitarist|Guitar]]
*[[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] - [[Singing|Vocals]]
*Taka - [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
*Junichi - [[Drummer|Drums]]
*Yuhki - [[Keyboardist|Keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]]

===Additional credits===
*Yasuyuki "Buddy" Hirahara - (Instrumental Technician)
*Hitomi Orima - (Female Vocals on Tr. 5, 7, 10)
*Syu, Sho, Yuhki, Yorimasa Hisatake - (Additional Chorus)
*Yutaka Kuwase (LOGGIA) - (Art Direction and Design)
*Shinya Omachi - (Photographer)

==Chart performance==
The album reached number 18 on the [[Oricon]] album charts; the highest of any of their studio albums.<ref name="oricon">{{cite web | title = Galneryus: Vetelgyus | work = Oricon Show Business Directory | publisher = [[Oricon]] | url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/products/music/1091828/1/ | accessdate = October 25, 2014 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Galneryus}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vetelgyus}}
[[Category:2014 albums]]
[[Category:Galneryus albums]]

Angel of Salvation

2014-11-09T17:03:06Z

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{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2012}}
{{Infobox album 
| Name = Angel of Salvation
| Type = studio
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Cover = AngelofSalvationGalneryuscover.jpg
| Released = October 10, 2012
| Genre = [[Power metal]], [[Neo-Classical metal]], [[Symphonic metal]]
| Length = 1:04:55
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| Producer = Yorimasa Hisatake
| Last album = ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' (2011)
| This album = '''''Angel of Salvation''''' (2012)
| Next album = ''[[Vetelgyus]]'' (2014)
}}
'''''Angel of Salvation''''' is the eighth studio album by the Japanese [[power metal]]/[[neo-classical metal]] band [[Galneryus]], released on October 10, 2012. The 10-song album featured two songs from the single "Hunting For Your Dream": the titular song and "Temptation Through the Night", the latter which was featured as a "work in progress" version. The full album version of "Angel of Salvation" is Galneryus' longest song to date at 14 minutes and 42 seconds long; twice as long as the song's music video.<ref> name=http://www.galneryusyumacher.com/</ref> The song is also the first to feature a guest vocalist in a studio album by Galneryus in Akane Liv from the band [[LIV MOON]].<ref> name=http://hanahuurin.blog62.fc2.com/blog-entry-1016.html</ref> For the album and tour, [[Syu]] switched from a [[Hughes and Kettner]] amplifier to a [[Diezel]] Hagen amplifier and cabinet. This was also shown in the "Angel of Salvation" music video.<ref> name=http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/syugalspinal/GALLERY/show_image.html?id=36209690&no=1</ref> Syu reverted to his [[ESP Guitars|ESP]] Crying Star Rebel signature guitar for the "Under the Promised Flag Tour" with modifications to the humbuckers.<ref> name=http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/syugalspinal/GALLERY/show_image.html?id=36561287&no=0</ref><ref> name=http://www.galneryusyumacher.com/index.php?p=what</ref><ref> name=http://www.espguitars.co.jp/artist/syu/index.html</ref>

==Track listing==
All songs arranged by Galneryus and Yorimasa Hisatake.<ref> name="werockcity20100610"</ref>

{{Track listing
| music_credits = yes
| lyrics_credits = yes
| title1 = Reach to the Sky
| length1 = 2:30
| lyrics1 = Syu, Taka
| music1 = Syu
| title2 = The Promised Flag
| length2 = 6:19
| lyrics2 = Syu
| music2 = Syu
| title3 = Temptation Through the Night
| length3 = 6:12
| lyrics3 = Sho
| music3 = Yuhki
| title4 = Lonely as a Stranger
| length4 = 5:53
| lyrics4 = Sho
| music4 = Syu
| title5 = Stand up for the Right
| length5 = 6:56
| lyrics5 = Sho, Taka
| music5 = Syu
| title6 = Hunting for Your Dream
| length6 = 5:24
| lyrics6 = Sho
| music6 = Syu
| title7 = Lament
| length7 = 5:14
| lyrics7 = Sho
| music7 = Syu
| title8 = Infinity
| length8 = 4:53
| lyrics8 = Sho
| music8 = Syu
| title9 = Angel of Salvation
| length9 = 14:42
| lyrics9 = Syu
| music9 = Syu
| title10 = Longing
| length10 = 4:54
| lyrics10 = (Instrumental)
| music10 = Syu
}}

==Credits==
*[[Syu]] - [[Guitar]]
*[[Masatoshi Ono]] "Sho" - (Vocals)
*Taka - (Bass)
*Yuhki - (Keyboards, Hammond Organ)
*Junichi Satoh - (Drums)

===Additional credits===
*Yasuyuki "Buddy" Hirahara - (Instrumental Technician)
*AKANE LIV (LIV MOON) - (Female Vocals on Tr. 9)
*Syu, Sho, Yuhki, Yorimasa Hisatake - (Additional Chorus)
*Yutaka Kuwase (LOGGIA) - (Art Direction and Design)
*Shinya Omachi - (Photographer)

==Chart performance==
The album reached number 17 on the [[Oricon]] album charts; the highest of any of their studio albums.<ref name="oricon">{{cite web | title = Galneryus: Angel of Salvation | work = Oricon Show Business Directory | publisher = [[Oricon]] | url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/products/music/986526/1/ | accessdate = August 24, 2010 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Galneryus}}

[[Category:2012 albums]]
[[Category:Galneryus albums]]

Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)

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{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2012}}
{{Infobox album 
| Name = Phoenix Rising
| Type = Studio
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Released = October 5, 2011<ref name=GN-VAP-disc>{{cite web | title = Galneryus Discography | url = http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/disc/disc_main.html | work = VAP.co.jp | accessdate = July 24, 2012}}</ref>
| Cover = PhoenixRisingGalneryuscover.jpeg
| Genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]]
| Length = 1:32:28 (including Bonus CD) 58:48 (without Bonus CD)
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| Producer = Yorimasa Hisatake
| Last album = ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' (2010)
| This album = '''''Phoenix Rising''''' (2011)
| Next album = ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (2012)
}}
'''''Phoenix Rising''''' is the seventh studio album by [[power metal]]/[[neo-classical metal]] band [[Galneryus]].

==Track listing==
All songs arranged by Galneryus and Yorimasa Hisatake.
{{Track listing
| headline = Main Disc
| lyrics_credits = yes
| music_credits = yes
| title1 = The Rising
| length1 = 2:08
| lyrics1 = Syu
| music1 = Syu
| title2 = Tear Off Your Chain
| length2 = 6:47
| lyrics2 = Sho
| music2 = Syu
| title3 = Future Never Dies
| length3 = 5:36
| lyrics3 = Syu
| music3 = Syu
| title4 = Spirit of Steel
| length4 = 5:18
| lyrics4 = Sho
| music4 = Syu
| title5 = Scars
| length5 = 5:46
| lyrics5 = Sho
| music5 = Yuhki
| title6 = The Wind Blows
| length6 = 5:36
| lyrics6 = Sho
| music6 = Syu
| title7 = T.F.F.B.
| length7 = 7:09
| lyrics7 = Sho
| music7 = Syu
| title8 = No More Tears
| length8 = 6:54
| lyrics8 = Sho
| music8 = Yuhki
| title9 = Bash Out!
| length9 = 4:57
| lyrics9 = Sho, Taka
| music9 = Syu
| title10 = The Time Has Come
| length10 = 5:26
| lyrics10 = Syu
| music10 = Syu
| title11 = The Phoenix
| length11 = 3:12
| lyrics11 = (Instrumentals)
| music11 = Syu
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Special Bonus Live CD
| writing_credits = yes
| title1 = Against the Wind
| note1 = [[Stratovarius]] cover
| length1 = 4:18
| writer1 = [[Timo Tolkki]], [[Timo Kotipelto]]<ref name=4D-Strato-wiki>{{cite web | title = Fourth Dimension (Stratovarius album) | url = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Dimension_(Stratovarius_album) | work = Wikipedia.org | accessdate = July 24, 2012}}</ref>
| title2 = [[Rock You Like a Hurricane]]
| note2 = [[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]] cover
| length2 = 4:32
| writer2 = [[Rudolf Schenker]], [[Klaus Meine]], [[Herman Rarebell]]<ref name=RYLAH-lyrics>{{cite web | url = http://www.the-scorpions.com/english/discography/records/love_at_first_sting.asp#ROCK_YOU_LIKE_A_HURRICANE | title = Scorpions Record Love at First Sting | work = The-Scorpions.com | accessdate = July 24, 2012}}</ref>
| title3 = Secret Loser
| note3 = [[Ozzy Osbourne]] cover
| length3 = 5:17
| writer3 = Ozzy Osbourne, [[Jake E. Lee]], [[Bob Daisley]]<ref name=TUS-Ozzy-wiki>{{cite web | title = The Ultimate Sin | url = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ultimate_Sin | work = Wikipedia.org | accessdate = July 24, 2012}}</ref>
| title4 = 1789
| note4 = Silver Mountain cover
| length4 = 4:11
| writer4 = Jonas Hansson<ref name=ShakinBrains-SPB>{{cite web | url = http://musicmp3.spb.ru/covers/shakin_brains.html | title = Обложки к альбому Shakin' Brains. Музыкант Silver Mountain | work = MusicMP3.com | accessdate = July 24, 2012}}</ref>
| title5 = Kiss of Death
| note5 = [[Dokken]] cover
| length5 = 5:49
| writer5 = [[Don Dokken]], [[George Lynch (musician)|George Lynch]], [[Jeff Pilson]]<ref name=BftA-Allmusic>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/back-for-the-attack-mw0000193818 | title = Back for the Attack - Dokken | work = AllMusic.com | accessdate = July 24, 2012}}</ref>
| title6 = Never Die
| note6 = [[Yngwie Malmsteen]] cover
| length6 = 3:50
| writer6 = Yngwie Malmsteen
| title7 = Street Lethal
| note7 = [[Racer X (band)|Racer X]] cover
| length7 = 5:45
| writer7 = [[Paul Gilbert]], [[Jeff Martin]]{{dn|date=September 2014}}<ref name=StrL-Allmusic>{{cite web | url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/street-lethal-mw0000194119 | title = Street Lethal - Racer X | work = AllMusic.com | accessdate = July 24, 2012}}</ref>
}}

==Personnel==
*[[Syu]] - [[Guitarist|Guitar]], Throat
*[[Masatoshi Ono]] - [[Singing|Vocals]]
*Taka - [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
*Junichi - [[Drummer|Drums]]
*Yuhki - [[Keyboardist|Keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]]

==Production==
*Produced by Yorimisa Hisatake.
*A&R Directed by Kentaro Tanaka for VAP.
*Engineered by Atsushi Yamaguchi for MIT Studio.
*Mixed by Naoki Sakurai.
*Assistant Engineer: Yuichi Otsubo for MIT Studio.
*Recorded & Mixed at MIT Studio.
*Mastered by Yoichi Aikawa for Blue Mastering.
*Mastered at Blue Mastering.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Galneryus}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Phoenix Rising (Galneryus Album)}}
[[Category:2011 albums]]
[[Category:Galneryus albums]]

Resurrection (Galneryus album)

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{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2012}}
{{Infobox album 
| Name = Resurrection
| Type = studio
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Cover = GalneryusResurrectionCover.jpeg
| Released = June 23, 2010
| Genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]]
| Length = 57:54
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| Producer = Yorimasa Hisatake
| Last album = ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]'' (2008)
| This album = '''''Resurrection''''' (2010)
| Next album = ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' (2011)
}}
'''''Resurrection''''' is the sixth studio album by the Japanese [[power metal]]/[[neo-classical metal]] band [[Galneryus]], released on June 23, 2010.<ref name="discography">{{cite web | url = http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/disc/disc.html | title = Official Discography | language = Japanese | work = Galneryus Official Website | publisher = [[VAP (company)|VAP]] | accessdate = August 24, 2010}}</ref> It is the first album to feature Galneryus' new singer Masatoshi "Sho" Ono and new bassist Taka, after the departure of Yama-B (vocals) and Yu-To (bass).<ref name="werockcity20100610">{{cite web | title = 完全復活！新生GALNERYUSのニューアルバム『RESURRECTION』が6/23にリリース！ (Total Resurrection! Reborn Galneryus's New Album ''Resurrection'' to Be Released on June 23) | language = Japanese | work = WeRock City News | publisher = Masterworks Corporation | url = http://www.werockcity.com/2010/06/17448.html | date = June 10, 2010 | accessdate = August 24, 2010}}</ref> The track "A Far-Off Distance" was used as the ending theme for the anime TV series ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin]]''.<ref name="rainbow">{{cite web | title = 主題歌：　ＲＡＩＮＢＯＷ　二舎六房の七人 (Main Themes: ''Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin'') | work = Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichini | publisher = [[Nippon Television]] | year = 2010 | url = http://www.ntv.co.jp/rainbow/music/index.html | accessdate = August 24, 2010 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==Track listing==
All songs arranged by Galneryus and Yorimasa Hisatake.<ref name="werockcity20100610"/>
{{Track listing
| all_lyrics = Sho, except "United Blood", "Emotions" and "The Road Goes On" (instrumentals) and "Destinations", co-written with Taka
| all_music = Syu, except where noted
| title1 = United Blood
| length1 = 1:48
| title2 = Burn My Heart
| length2 = 6:50
| title3 = Carry On
| length3 = 5:00
| title4 = Destinations
| length4 = 6:08
| title5 = Still Loving You
| length5 = 4:40
| note5 = Yuhki
| title6 = Emotions
| length6 = 6:07
| note6 = Yuhki, Syu
| title7 = Save You!
| length7 = 7:27
| note7 = Yuhki
| title8 = A Far-Off Distance (Album version)
| length8 = 4:53
| title9 = Fall in the Dark
| length9 = 5:07
| title10 = Destiny (Album version)
| length10 = 7:44
| title11 = The Road Goes On
| length11 = 2:05
}}

==Credits==
*[[Syu]] - [[Lead guitar|Lead]]/[[rhythm guitar]]s/backing vocals
*[[Masatoshi Ono]] - [[Singing|Vocals]]
*Taka - [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
*Yuhki - [[Keyboard synthesizer|Keyboards]]
*Junichi Satoh - [[Drum kit|Drums]]

==Chart performance==
The album reached number 35 on the [[Oricon]] album charts.<ref name="oricon">{{cite web | title = Galneryus: Resurrection | work = Oricon Show Business Directory | publisher = [[Oricon]] | url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/products/music/870905/1/ | accessdate = August 24, 2010 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/index.html Official Galneryus website] {{ja icon}}

{{Galneryus}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Resurrection (Galneryus Album)}}
[[Category:2010 albums]]
[[Category:Galneryus albums]]

Reincarnation (Galneryus album)

2014-11-09T17:01:04Z

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{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2012}}
{{Infobox album 
| Name = Reincarnation
| Type = [[Album]]
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Cover = Galneryus Reincarnation Cover.jpg
| Released = September 10, 2008
| Genre = [[Power metal]] [[Neo-classical metal]]
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| Last album = ''[[One for All – All for One]]'' (2007)
| This album = '''''Reincarnation''''' (2008)
| Next album = ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' (2010)
}}
'''''Reincarnation''''' is the fifth studio album by the Japanese [[power metal]]/[[neo-classical metal]] band [[Galneryus]] and the last one with Yama-B as singer. It was released on September 10, 2008.<ref name="discography">{{cite web | url = http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/disc/disc.html | title = Official Discography | language = Japanese | work = Galneryus Official Website | publisher = [[VAP (company)|VAP]] | accessdate = August 23, 2010}}</ref>

==Track listing==
{{Tracklist
| music_credits = yes
| lyrics_credits = yes
| title1 = 終わりなき、この詩
| note1 = This Poem, Uninterrupted...
| length1 = 7:26
| lyrics1 = Syu
| music1 = Syu
| title2 = Blast of Hell
| length2 = 6:18
| lyrics2 = Yama-B
| music2 = Syu
| title3 = Blame Yourself
| length3 = 7:40
| lyrics3 = Yama-B
| music3 = Syu
| title4 = Shining Moments
| length4 = 4:37
| lyrics4 = Yu-To, Yama-B
| music4 = Yu-To
| title5 = Against the Domination
| length5 = 4:33
| lyrics5 = Yama-B
| music5 = Yama-B
| title6 = Wind of Change
| length6 = 7:16
| lyrics6 = Yama-B
| music6 = Junichi
| title7 = No Exit
| length7 = 6:22
| lyrics7 = Yama-B
| music7 = Yu-To
| title8 = Stardust
| length8 = 5:22
| lyrics8 = Syu, Yama-B
| music8 = Syu
| title9 = Face to the Real
| length9 = 6:59
| lyrics9 = Yama-B
| music9 = Yuhki
| title10 = Seasons Cry
| length10 = 5:58
| lyrics10 = Yama-B
| music10 = Syu
| title11 = Fairy Tale
| length11 = 6:04
| lyrics11 = Yama-B
| music11 = Yuhki
| title12 = The Flag of Reincarnation
| length12 = 8:50
| lyrics12 = Yama-B
| music12 = Syu
}}

==Credits==
*[[Syu]]: [[Electric guitar|Guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
*Yama-B: [[Singing|Vocals]]
*Yu-To: [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
*Junichi: [[Drum kit|Drums]]
*Yuhki: [[Keyboard synthesizer|Keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]]

==Chart performance==
The album reached number 55 on the [[Oricon]] album charts.<ref name="oricon">{{cite web | title = Galneryus: Reincarnation | work = Oricon Show Business Directory | publisher = [[Oricon]] | url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/products/music/775853/1/ | accessdate = August 24, 2010 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/index.html Official Galneryus website] {{ja icon}}

{{Galneryus}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reincarnation (Galneryus Album)}}
[[Category:2008 albums]]
[[Category:Galneryus albums]]

One for All – All for One

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{{About|the Galneryus album|the motto|Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2012}}
{{Infobox album 
| Name = One for All – All for One
| Type = [[Album]]
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Cover = galeryus_14all.gif
| Released = August 22, 2007
| Genre = [[Power metal]]
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| Last album = ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' (2005)
| This album = '''''One for All – All for One''''' (2007)
| Next album = ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]'' (2008)
}}
'''''One for All – All for One ''''' is the fourth full length album by the Japanese [[power metal]] band [[Galneryus]]. It was released on August 22, 2007.<ref name="discography">{{cite web | url = http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/disc/disc.html | title = Official Discography | work = Galneryus Official Website | publisher = [[VAP (company)|VAP]] | language = Japanese | accessdate = August 23, 2010}}</ref> The single "Everlasting" from this album was used as the opening theme for the TV music programme ''Music BB'' broadcast on [[Tokyo Metropolitan Television|MXTV]] and other network stations.<ref name="oricon"/><ref name="profile">{{cite web | title = Galneryus Profile | work = Official Website | publisher = Galneryus | url = http://galneryusyumacher.com/?p=profile | accessdate = August 24, 2010 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==Track listing==
{{Tracklist
| lyrics_credits = yes
| music_credits = yes
| title1 = Red Horizon
| length1 = 2:12
| lyrics1 = (Instrumental)
| music1 = Syu
| title2 = New Legend
| length2 = 5:23
| lyrics2 = Yama-B
| music2 = Syu
| title3 = The Night Craver
| length3 = 5:07
| lyrics3 = Yama-B
| music3 = Yu-To
| title4 = Aim at the Top
| length4 = 4:44
| lyrics4 = Yama-B
| music4 = Junichi
| title5 = Everlasting (Album version)
| length5 = 5:02
| lyrics5 = Yama-B, Syu
| music5 = Syu
| title6 = Last New Song
| length6 = 5:23
| lyrics6 = Yama-B
| music6 = Syu
| title7 = Don't Touch
| length7 = 6:00
| lyrics7 = Yama-B
| music7 = Syu
| title8 = The Flame
| length8 = 5:03
| lyrics8 = Yama-B
| music8 = Yama-B
| title9 = Chasing the Wind
| length9 = 6:23
| lyrics9 = Yama-B
| music9 = Syu
| title10 = Sign of Revolution
| length10 = 5:35
| lyrics10 = Yama-B
| music10 = Yuhki
| title11 = Cry for the Dark
| length11 = 5:33
| lyrics11 = Yama-B
| music11 = Syu
| title12 = The Sun Goes Down
| length12 = 1:52
| lyrics12 = (Instrumental)
| music12 = Syu
}}

==Credits==
* [[Syu]]: Guitar, throat
* Yama-B: Vocal
* Yu-To: Bass
* Junichi: Drums
* Yukhi: Keyboards, Hammond organ

==Chart performance==
The album reached number 53 on the [[Oricon]] album charts.<ref name="oricon">{{cite web | title = Galneryus: One for All – All for One | work = Oricon Show Business Directory | publisher = [[Oricon]] | url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/products/music/721800/1/ | accessdate = August 24, 2010 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.vap.co.jp/galneryus/index.html Official Galneryus website] {{ja icon}}

{{Galneryus}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:One for All - All for One}}
[[Category:Galneryus albums]]
[[Category:2007 albums]]

Vetelgyus

2014-10-25T12:20:49Z

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{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2014}}
{{Infobox album 
| Name = Vetelgyus
| Type = Studio
| Artist = [[Galneryus]]
| Released = September 24, 2014<ref name="oricon"/>
| Cover =
| Genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]], [[symphonic metal]]
| Length = 1:11:24
| Label = [[VAP (company)|VAP]]
| Producer = Yorimasa Hisatake
| Last album = ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (2012)
| This album = '''''Vetelgyus''''' (2014)
| Next album =
}}
'''''Vetelgyus''''' is the ninth studio album by [[power metal]]/[[neo-classical]] metal band [[Galneryus]]. The track "Attitude To Life" was used as the ending theme for the anime TV series ''[[Donten ni Warau]]''.<ref>{{cite web| date=2014-10-25 | title=Donten ni Warau (TV) | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=15780 | publisher=[[Anime News Network]] | accessdate=2014-10-25}}</ref>

==Track listing==
All songs arranged by Galneryus and Yorimasa Hisatake.
{{Track listing
| headline =
| lyrics_credits = yes
| music_credits = yes
| title1 = Redstar Rising
| length1 = 1:30
| lyrics1 = (Instrumentals)
| music1 = Syu
| title2 = Endless Story
| length2 = 6:13
| lyrics2 = Syu
| music2 = Syu
| title3 = There's No Escape
| length3 = 5:19
| lyrics3 = Sho
| music3 = Syu
| title4 = Ultimatum
| length4 = 5:29
| lyrics4 = Sho
| music4 = Syu
| title5 = Enemy To Injustice
| length5 = 7:20
| lyrics5 = Sho, Taka
| music5 = Yuhki
| title6 = The Judgement Day (Vetelgyus mix)
| length6 = 7:42
| lyrics6 = Syu
| music6 = Syu
| title7 = Vetelgyus
| length7 = 8:06
| lyrics7 = (Instrumentals)
| music7 = Syu
| title8 = Attitude To Life
| length8 = 5:59
| lyrics8 = Sho
| music8 = Syu
| title9 = Secret Love
| length9 = 6:58
| lyrics9 = Sho
| music9 = Yuhki
| title10 = The Guide
| length10 = 5:14
| lyrics10 = Taka
| music10 = Syu
| title11 = I Wish
| length11 = 6:29
| lyrics11 = Syu
| music11 = Syu
| title12 = The Voyage
| length12 = 4:58
| lyrics12 = (Instrumentals)
| music12 = Syu
}}

==Personnel==
*[[Syu]] - [[Guitarist|Guitar]]
*[[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] - [[Singing|Vocals]]
*Taka - [[Bass guitar|Bass]]
*Junichi - [[Drummer|Drums]]
*Yuhki - [[Keyboardist|Keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]]

===Additional credits===
*Yasuyuki "Buddy" Hirahara - (Instrumental Technician)
*Hitomi Orima - (Female Vocals on Tr. 5, 7, 10)
*Syu, Sho, Yuhki, Yorimasa Hisatake - (Additional Chorus)
*Yutaka Kuwase (LOGGIA) - (Art Direction and Design)
*Shinya Omachi - (Photographer)

==Chart performance==
The album reached number 18 on the [[Oricon]] album charts; the highest of any of their studio albums.<ref name="oricon">{{cite web | title = Galneryus: Vetelgyus | work = Oricon Show Business Directory | publisher = [[Oricon]] | url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/products/music/1091828/1/ | accessdate = October 25, 2014 | language = Japanese}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Galneryus}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vetelgyus}}
[[Category:2014 albums]]
[[Category:Galneryus albums]]

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2014-10-19T14:54:25Z

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==Events==
*[[1122]] – [[Pope Callixtus II]] and Holy Roman Emperor [[Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor|Henry V]] agree to the [[Concordat of Worms]] to put an end to the [[Investiture Controversy]].
*[[1338]] – The [[Battle of Arnemuiden]] was the first naval battle of the Hundred Years' War and the first naval battle using artillery, as the English ship Christofer had three cannon and one hand gun.
*[[1409]] – [[Battle of Kherlen]], the second significant victory over [[Ming China]] by the [[Mongols]] since 1368.
*[[1459]] – [[Battle of Blore Heath]], the first major battle of the English [[Wars of the Roses]], is fought at [[Blore Heath]] in [[Staffordshire]].
*[[1568]] – [[Spanish Empire|Spanish]] naval forces rout an [[Kingdom of England|English]] fleet, under the command of [[John Hawkins (naval commander)|John Hawkins]], at the [[Battle of San Juan de Ulúa (1568)|Battle of San Juan de Ulúa]] near [[Veracruz]].
*[[1641]] – The ''[[Merchant Royal]]'', carrying a treasure worth over a billion US dollars, is lost at sea off [[Land's End]].
*[[1642]] – First commencement exercises occur at [[Harvard College]].
*[[1779]] – [[American Revolution]]: [[John Paul Jones]] on board the {{USS|Bonhomme Richard|1765|6}} wins the [[Battle of Flamborough Head]].
*[[1780]] – American Revolution: British Major [[John André]] is arrested as a [[espionage|spy]] by American soldiers exposing [[Benedict Arnold]]'s change of sides.
*[[1803]] – [[Second Anglo-Maratha War]]: [[Battle of Assaye]] between the [[British East India Company]] and the [[Maratha Empire]] in India.
*[[1806]] – [[Lewis and Clark Expedition|Lewis and Clark]] return to [[St. Louis, Missouri|St. Louis]] after exploring the [[Pacific Northwest]] of the United States.
*[[1821]] – [[Siege of Tripolitsa|Tripolitsa]], Greece, is captured by Greek rebels during the [[Greek War of Independence]].
*[[1845]] – The [[New York Knickerbockers|Knickerbockers Baseball Club]], the first [[baseball]] team to play under the modern rules, is founded in New York.
*[[1846]] – Astronomers [[Urbain Le Verrier|Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier]], [[John Couch Adams]] and [[Johann Gottfried Galle]] collaborate on the discovery of [[Neptune]].
*[[1868]] – [[Grito de Lares]] ("Lares Revolt") occurs in [[Puerto Rico]] against Spanish rule.
*[[1889]] – ''[[Nintendo]]'' Koppai (Later ''Nintendo'' Company, Limited) is founded by [[Fusajiro Yamauchi]] to produce and market the playing card game [[Hanafuda]].
*[[1899]] – American [[Asiatic Squadron]] destroys a Filipino battery at the ''[[Battle of Olongapo]]''.
*[[1905]] – Norway and Sweden sign the "[[Karlstad]] treaty", peacefully [[Dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden in 1905|dissolving]] the [[Union between Sweden and Norway|Union]] between the two countries.
*[[1908]] – [[University of Alberta]] in Alberta, Canada, is founded.
*[[1909]] – ''[[The Phantom of the Opera]]'' (original title: ''Le Fantôme de l'Opéra''), a novel by French writer [[Gaston Leroux]], is first published as a serialization in ''[[Le Gaulois]]''.
*[[1911]] – Pilot [[Earle Ovington]] makes the first official [[airmail]] delivery in America under the authority of the [[United States Post Office Department]]
*[[1913]] – [[Roland Garros (aviator)|Roland Garros]] of France becomes the first to fly in an airplane across the Mediterranean (from St. Raphael France to [[Bizerte]], Tunisia).
*[[1932]] – The Kingdom of [[Hejaz]] and [[Nejd]] is renamed the Kingdom of [[Saudi Arabia]].
*[[1936]] – First ascent of [[Siniolchu]] by a German team.
*[[1938]] – Mobilization of the [[Czechoslovakia|Czechoslovak]] army in response to the [[Munich Agreement|Munich Crisis]].
*[[1942]] – [[World War II]]: The [[Actions along the Matanikau (September – October 1942)|Matanikau action]] on [[Guadalcanal]] begins U.S. Marines attack Japanese units along the Matanikau River.
*[[1943]] – World War II: The [[Nazi Germany|Nazi]] [[puppet state]] the [[Italian Social Republic]] is founded.
*[[1950]] – Korean War: The [[Battle of Hill 282]] the first US friendly-fire incident on British military personnel since World War II occurred.
*[[1952]] – [[Richard Nixon]] makes his "[[Checkers speech]]".
*[[1959]] – Iowa farmer and corn breeder [[Roswell Garst]] hosts Soviet premier [[Nikita Khrushchev]].
* 1959 – The {{MS|Princess of Tasmania}}, Australia's first passenger [[roll-on/roll-off]] [[Diesel engine|diesel]] ferry, makes her maiden voyage across [[Bass Strait]].
*[[1962]] – The [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts]] opens in New York City.
*[[1969]] – The [[Chicago Seven|Chicago Eight]] trial opens in Chicago.
*[[1973]] – [[Juan Perón]] returns to power in [[Argentina]].
*[[1983]] – [[Saint Kitts and Nevis]] joins the [[United Nations]].
* 1983 – [[Gerrie Coetzee]] of South Africa becomes the first African [[boxing]] world heavyweight champion.
* 1983 – [[Gulf Air Flight 771]] is bombed, killing all 117 people on board.
*[[1986]] – [[Jim Deshaies]] of the [[Houston Astros]] sets the major-league record by striking out the first eight batters of the game against the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]. This record was tied by [[Jacob deGrom]] of the [[New York Mets]] on September 15, 2014 against the [[Miami Marlins]].
*[[1988]] – [[José Canseco]] of the [[Oakland Athletics]] becomes the first member of the [[40–40 club]].
*[[1992]] – A large [[Provisional Irish Republican Army]] bomb destroys forensic laboratories in [[Belfast]].
*[[1999]] – [[Celebrate Bisexuality Day]] was first observed in the United States.
* 1999 – [[NASA]] announces that it has lost contact with the [[Mars Climate Orbiter]].
*[[2002]] – The first public version of the web browser [[Mozilla Firefox]] ("Phoenix 0.1") is released.
*[[2004]] – [[Hurricane Jeanne]]: At least 1,070 in [[Haiti]] are reported to have been killed by [[flood]]s.
*[[2008]] – [[Kauhajoki school shooting]]: Matti Saari kills 10 people before committing suicide.

==Births==
*[[63 BC]] – [[Augustus]], Roman emperor (d. 14)
*[[1158]] – [[Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany]] (d. 1186)
*[[1215]] – [[Kublai Khan]], Mongolian emperor (d. 1294)
*[[1434]] – [[Yolande of Valois]] (d. 1478)
*[[1598]] – [[Eleonora Gonzaga (1598–1655)|Eleonore Gonzaga]], Italian wife of [[Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor]] (d. 1655)
*[[1642]] – [[Giovanni Maria Bononcini]], Italian violinist and composer (d. 1678)
*[[1647]] – [[Joseph Dudley]], American politician, [[List of colonial governors of Massachusetts|Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay]] (d. 1720)
*[[1650]] – [[Jeremy Collier]], English bishop and theologian (d. 1726)
*[[1713]] – [[Ferdinand VI of Spain]] (d. 1759)
*[[1740]] – [[Empress Go-Sakuramachi]] of Japan (d. 1813)
*[[1759]] – [[Marie Clotilde of France]] (d. 1802)
*[[1771]] – [[Emperor Kōkaku]] of Japan (d. 1840)
*[[1778]] – [[Mariano Moreno]], Argentinian journalist, lawyer, and politician (d. 1811)
*[[1781]] – [[Princess Juliane of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld]] (d. 1860)
*[[1791]] – [[Johann Franz Encke]], German astronomer and academic (d. 1865)
*[[1791]] – [[Theodor Körner (author)|Theodor Körner]], German soldier and author (d. 1813)
*[[1800]] – [[William Holmes McGuffey]], American educator and author (d. 1873)
*[[1819]] – [[Hippolyte Fizeau]], French physicist and academic (d. 1896)
*[[1838]] – [[Victoria Woodhull]], American journalist and activist (d. 1927)
*[[1852]] – [[William Stewart Halsted]], American physician and surgeon (d. 1922)
*[[1853]] – [[Princess Marie Elisabeth of Saxe-Meiningen]] (d. 1923)
*[[1861]] – [[Robert Bosch]], German engineer and businessman, founded [[Robert Bosch GmbH]] (d. 1942)
*[[1863]] – [[Mary Church Terrell]], American author and activist (d. 1954)
*[[1865]] – [[Emma Orczy]], Hungarian-English author and playwright (d. 1947)
*[[1869]] – [[Typhoid Mary]], Irish-American carrier of [[Typhoid fever]] (d. 1938)
*[[1876]] – [[Moshe Zvi Segal]], Israeli rabbi and scholar (d. 1968)
*[[1877]] – [[Léon Sée]], French fencer (d. 1960)
*[[1880]] – [[John Boyd Orr, 1st Baron Boyd-Orr]], Scottish biologist, physician, and politician, [[Nobel Peace Prize|Nobel Prize]] laureate (d. 1971)
*[[1889]] – [[Walter Lippmann]], American journalist and publisher, co-founded ''[[The New Republic]]'' (d. 1974)
*[[1890]] – [[Friedrich Paulus]], German general (d. 1957)
*[[1893]] – [[Cläre Lotto]], German actress (d. 1952)
*[[1895]] – [[Miron Merzhanov]], Russian architect and engineer (d. 1975)
* 1895 – [[Johnny Mokan]], American baseball player (d. 1985)
*[[1897]] – [[Walter Pidgeon]], Canadian-American actor and singer (d. 1984)
*[[1898]] – [[Les Haylen]], Australian journalist and politician (d. 1977)
* 1898 – [[Jadwiga Smosarska]], Polish actress (d. 1971)
*[[1899]] – [[Tom C. Clark]], American lawyer and judge, 59th [[Attorney General of the United States]] (d. 1977)
*[[1899]] – [[Louise Nevelson]], Ukrainian-American sculptor (d. 1988)
*[[1900]] – [[Bill Stone]], English soldier (d. 2009)
*[[1901]] – [[Jaroslav Seifert]], Czech poet and journalist, [[Nobel Prize in Literature|Nobel Prize]] laureate (d. 1986)
*[[1902]] – [[Su Buqing]], Chinese mathematician and academic (d. 2003)
*[[1905]] – [[Tiny Bradshaw]], American singer-songwriter and pianist (d. 1958)
*[[1906]] – [[Bardu Ali]], American singer and guitarist (d. 1995)
* 1906 – [[Charles Ritchie (diplomat)|Charles Ritchie]], Canadian diplomat, [[High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom]] (d. 1995)
*[[1907]] – [[Albert Ammons]], American pianist (d. 1949)
* 1907 – [[Anne Desclos]], French journalist and author (d. 1998)
* 1907 – [[Nicola Moscona]], Greek opera singer (d. 1975)
* 1907 – [[Duarte Nuno, Duke of Braganza]] (d. 1976)
*[[1908]] – [[Ramdhari Singh Dinkar]], Indian poet, academic, and politician (d. 1974)
*[[1909]] – [[Lorenc Antoni]], Kosovo-Albanian composer and conductor (d. 1991)
*[[1910]] – [[Jakob Streit]], Swiss anthroposophist and author (d. 2009)
*[[1911]] – [[Frank Moss (politician)|Frank Moss]], American lawyer and politician (d. 2003)
*[[1912]] – [[Ghulam Mustafa Khan]], Pakistani linguist, author, and critic (d. 2005)
* 1912 – [[Tony Smith (sculptor)|Tony Smith]], American sculptor and educator (d. 1980)
*[[1913]] – [[Carl-Henning Pedersen]], Danish painter and sculptor (d. 2007)
*[[1914]] – [[Omar Ali Saifuddien III]], Bruneian sultan (d. 1986)
*[[1915]] – [[Julius Baker]], American flute player and educator (d. 2003)
* 1915 – [[Clifford Shull]], American physicist and academic, [[Nobel Prize in Physics|Nobel Prize]] laureate (d. 2001)
*[[1916]] – [[Aldo Moro]], Italian politician, 39th [[Prime Minister of Italy]] (d. 1978)
*[[1920]] – [[Mickey Rooney]], American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 2014)
*[[1923]] – [[Vello Helk]], Estonian-Danish historian and author (d. 2014)
* 1923 – [[Margaret Pellegrini]], American actress and dancer (d. 2013)
*[[1924]] – [[Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal]], Nicaraguan journalist and publisher (d. 1978)
*[[1925]] – [[Eleonora Rossi Drago]], Italian actress (d. 2007)
* 1925 – [[Denis C. Twitchett]], English historian and scholar (d. 2006)
*[[1926]] – [[André Cassagnes]], French toy maker, created the [[Etch A Sketch]] (d. 2013)
* 1926 – [[John Coltrane]], American saxophonist and composer ([[Miles Davis Quintet]]) (d. 1967)
* 1926 – [[Jimmy Woode]], American bassist ([[Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band]]) (d. 2005)
*[[1927]] – [[Mighty Joe Young (musician)|Mighty Joe Young]], American singer and guitarist (d. 1999)
*[[1928]] – [[Frank Foster (musician)|Frank Foster]], American saxophonist and composer (d. 2011)
* 1928 – [[Roger Grimsby]], American journalist and actor (d. 1995)
*[[1929]] – [[Wally Whyton]], English singer-songwriter ([[The Vipers Skiffle Group]]) (d. 1997)
*[[1930]] – [[Sehba Akhtar]], Pakistani poet and songwriter (d. 1996)
* 1930 – [[Colin Blakely]], Irish-English actor (d. 1987)
* 1930 – [[Ray Charles]], American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor (d. 2004)
*[[1931]] – [[Hilly Kristal]], American businessman, founded [[CBGB]] (d. 2007)
* 1931 – [[Stan Lynde]], American author and illustrator (d. 2013)
* 1931 – [[Gerald Merrithew]], Canadian educator and politician (d. 2004)
*[[1932]] – [[Georg Keßler]], German footballer and manager
*[[1934]] – [[Ahmad Shah, Crown Prince of Afghanistan]]
*[[1935]] – [[Prem Chopra]], Pakistani-Indian actor
* 1935 – [[Les McCann]], American singer and pianist
* 1935 – [[Ron Tindall]], English-Australian footballer, cricketer, and manager (d. 2012)
* 1935 – [[Arland D. Williams, Jr.]], American passenger on [[Air Florida Flight 90]] (d. 1982)
*[[1936]] – [[Valentín Paniagua]], Peruvian lawyer and politician, 91st [[President of Peru]] (d. 2006)
* 1936 – [[Sylvain Saudan]], Swiss skier
* 1936 – [[Tareq Suheimat]], Jordanian physician, general, and politician
*[[1937]] – [[Jacques Poulin]], Canadian author
*[[1938]] – [[Tom Lester]], American actor and producer
* 1938 – [[Romy Schneider]], Austrian-French actress and singer (d. 1982)
*[[1939]] – [[Henry Blofeld]], English cricketer and journalist
* 1939 – [[Roy Buchanan]], American singer-songwriter and guitarist ([[The Snakestretchers]]) (d. 1988)
* 1939 – [[Janusz Gajos]], Polish actor
* 1939 – [[Joan Hanham, Baroness Hanham]], English politician
* 1939 – [[Sonny Vaccaro]], American businessman
*[[1940]] – [[Tim Rose]], American singer-songwriter and banjo player ([[The Big 3 (folk group)|The Big 3]]) (d. 2002)
* 1940 – [[Mohammad-Reza Shajarian]], Iranian singer-songwriter
* 1940 – [[Michel Temer]], Brazilian lawyer and politician, 25th [[Vice President of Brazil]]
*[[1941]] – [[George Jackson (Black Panther)|George Jackson]], American activist and author, co-founded the [[Black Guerrilla Family]] (d. 1971)
* 1941 – [[Simon Nolet]], Canadian ice hockey player and coach
* 1941 – [[Norma Winstone]], English singer-songwriter
*[[1942]] – [[Sila María Calderón]], Puerto Rican businesswoman and politician, 12th [[Secretary of State of Puerto Rico]]
* 1942 – [[Colin Low, Baron Low of Dalston]], Scottish scholar and politician
*[[1943]] – [[Tanuja]], Indian actress
* 1943 – [[Julio Iglesias]], Spanish singer-songwriter
* 1943 – [[Marty Schottenheimer]], American football player and coach
*[[1944]] – [[Eric Bogle]], Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist
* 1944 – [[Richard Lambert]], English journalist and academic
*[[1945]] – [[Ron Bushy]], American drummer ([[Iron Butterfly]])
* 1945 – [[Igor Ivanov]], Russian politician, [[Minister of Foreign Affairs (Russia)|Minister of Foreign Affairs for Russia]]
* 1945 – [[Paul Petersen]], American actor and singer
*[[1946]] – [[Franz Fischler]], Austrian politician
* 1946 – [[Genista McIntosh, Baroness McIntosh]], English politician
* 1946 – [[Anne Wheeler]], Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter
*[[1947]] – [[Christian Bordeleau]], Canadian ice hockey player
* 1947 – [[Mary Kay Place]], American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter
* 1947 – [[Neal Smith (drummer)|Neal Smith]], American drummer and songwriter ([[Plasmatics]])
*[[1948]] – [[Don Grolnick]], American pianist and composer ([[Ten Wheel Drive]]) (d. 1996)
* 1948 – [[Dan Toler]], American guitarist ([[The Allman Brothers Band]] and [[Gregg Allman Band]]) (d. 2013)
*[[1949]] – [[Floella Benjamin, Baroness Benjamin]], Trinidadian-English actress, academic, and politician
* 1949 – [[Jerry B. Jenkins]], American author
* 1949 – [[Bruce Springsteen]], American singer-songwriter and guitarist ([[E Street Band]] and [[Steel Mill]])
* 1949 – [[Kostas Tournas]], Greek singer-songwriter
*[[1950]] – [[George Garzone]], American saxophonist and educator
*[[1951]] – [[Steven Springer]], American guitarist and songwriter (d. 2012)
*[[1952]] – [[Mark Bego]], American author
* 1952 – [[Dennis Lamp]], American baseball player
* 1952 – [[Jim Morrison (baseball)|Jim Morrison]], American baseball player and manager
* 1952 – [[Peter Schrank]], Swiss-English cartoonist
*[[1953]] – [[Nicholas Witchell]], English journalist
*[[1954]] – [[Charlie Barnett (comedian)|Charlie Barnett]], American actor (d. 1996)
* 1954 – [[Cherie Blair]], English lawyer and academic, [[Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]]
*[[1956]] – [[Peter David]], American author, actor, and screenwriter
* 1956 – [[Paolo Rossi]], Italian footballer
*[[1957]] – [[Rosalind Chao]], American actress
* 1957 – [[Tony Fossas]], Cuban-American baseball player and coach
* 1957 – [[Kumar Sanu]], Indian singer-songwriter
*[[1958]] – [[Danielle Dax]], English singer-songwriter and producer ([[Lemon Kittens]])
* 1958 – [[Khaled El Sheikh]], Bahraini singer-songwriter
* 1958 – [[Marvin Lewis]], American football player and coach
* 1958 – [[Larry Mize]], American golfer
*[[1959]] – [[Jason Alexander]], American actor, singer, director, and producer
* 1959 – [[Frank Cottrell Boyce]], English author and screenwriter
* 1959 – [[Martin Page]], English singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer ([[Q-Feel]])
* 1959 – [[Elizabeth Peña]], American actress and director (d. 2014)
* 1959 – [[Karen Pierce]], English diplomat
*[[1960]] – [[Luis Moya]], Spanish race car driver
*[[1961]] – [[Lesley Fitz-Simons]], Scottish actress (d. 2013)
* 1961 – [[Chi McBride]], American actor and singer
* 1961 – [[William C. McCool]], American commander, pilot, and astronaut (d. 2003)
*[[1962]] – [[Deborah Orr]], Scottish journalist
*[[1963]] – [[Anne-Marie Cadieux]], Canadian actress, director, and screenwriter
* 1963 – [[Alex Proyas]], Egyptian-Australian director, producer, and screenwriter
*[[1964]] – [[Clayton Blackmore]], Welsh footballer and manager
* 1964 – [[Koshi Inaba]], Japanese singer-songwriter ([[B'z]])
* 1964 – [[Larry Krystkowiak]], American basketball player and coach
* 1964 – [[Katie Mitchell]], English director and producer
* 1964 – [[Bill Phillips (author)|Bill Phillips]], American businessman and author
*[[1966]] – [[Pete Harnisch]], American baseball player
* 1966 – [[LisaRaye McCoy-Misick]], American actress and fashion designer
*[[1967]] – [[Hilary Andersson]], American-English journalist
* 1967 – [[Chris Wilder]], English footballer and manager
*[[1968]] – [[Yvette Fielding]], English actress and producer
* 1968 – [[Adam Price]], Welsh politician
*[[1969]] – [[Donald Audette]], Canadian ice hockey player
* 1969 – [[Patrick Fiori]], French singer-songwriter
* 1969 – [[Tapio Laukkanen]], Finnish race car driver
* 1969 – [[Jan Suchopárek]], Czech footballer and manager
*[[1970]] – [[Lucia Cifarelli]], American singer-songwriter and keyboard player ([[KMFDM]], [[MDFMK]], [[KGC (band)|KGC]], [[Schwein]], and [[Drill (band)|Drill]])
* 1970 – [[Ani DiFranco]], American singer-songwriter and guitarist
* 1970 – [[Giorgos Koltsidas]], Greek footballer
*[[1971]] – [[Moin Khan]], Pakistani cricketer and coach
* 1971 – [[Lee Mi-yeon]], South Korean actress
* 1971 – [[Eric Montross]], American basketball player and sportscaster
*[[1972]] – [[Sarah Bettens]], Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist ([[K's Choice]])
* 1972 – [[Ana Marie Cox]], American author and blogger
* 1972 – [[Jermaine Dupri]], American rapper and producer
* 1972 – [[Shim Eun-ha]], South Korean actress
* 1972 – [[Karl Pilkington]], English actor and producer
*[[1973]] – [[Ingrid Fliter]], Argentinian pianist
* 1973 – [[Vangelis Krios]], Greek footballer and coach
* 1973 – [[Artim Šakiri]], Macedonian footballer and manager
*[[1974]] – [[Matt Hardy]], American wrestler
* 1974 – [[Harumi Inoue]], Japanese swimmer and actress
*[[1975]] – [[Jaime Bergman]], American model and actress
* 1975 – [[Layzie Bone]], American rapper and actor ([[Bone Thugs-n-Harmony]], [[Bone Brothers]], and [[Mo Thugs]])
* 1975 – [[Kim Dong-moon]], South Korean badminton player
* 1975 – [[Chris Hawkins]], English journalist and producer
* 1975 – [[Eric Miller (rugby union)|Eric Miller]], Irish rugby player, footballer, and coach
*[[1976]] – [[Sarah Blasko]], Australian singer-songwriter and producer
* 1976 – [[Katarina Čas]], Slovenian actress
* 1976 – [[Faune A. Chambers]], American actress
* 1976 – [[Rob James-Collier]], English model and actor
* 1976 – [[Kip Pardue]], American actor
* 1976 – [[Volodymyr Sydorenko]], Ukrainian boxer
*[[1977]] – [[Matthieu Descoteaux]], Canadian ice hockey player
* 1977 – [[Dmitri Kulikov (footballer)|Dmitri Kulikov]], Estonian footballer
* 1977 – [[Fabio Ongaro]], Italian rugby player
* 1977 – [[Brett Prebble]], Australian jockey
* 1977 – [[Suzanne Tamim]], Lebanese singer and actress (d. 2008)
* 1977 – [[Rachael Yamagata]], American singer-songwriter and pianist
*[[1978]] – [[Benjamin Curtis (musician)|Benjamin Curtis]], American guitarist, drummer, and songwriter ([[Secret Machines]], [[School of Seven Bells]], [[Tripping Daisy]], and [[UFOFU]]) (d. 2013)
* 1978 – [[Anthony Mackie]], American actor
* 1978 – [[Worm Miller]], American actor, director, and screenwriter
* 1978 – [[Keri Lynn Pratt]], American actress
*[[1979]] – [[Ricky Davis]], American basketball player
* 1979 – [[Bryant McKinnie]], American football player
* 1979 – [[Fábio Simplício]], Brazilian footballer
* 1979 – [[Lote Tuqiri]], Fijian-Australian rugby player
*[[1980]] – [[Cameron Litvack]], American screenwriter and producer
* 1980 – [[Syu]], Japanese guitarist
* 1980 – [[Matt White (musician)|Matt White]], American singer-songwriter and guitarist
*[[1981]] – [[Robert Doornbos]], Dutch race car driver
* 1981 – [[Natalie Horler]], German singer ([[Cascada]] and [[Siria]])
* 1981 – [[Helen Richardson-Walsh]], English field hockey player
* 1981 – [[Misti Traya]], American actress
*[[1982]] – [[Mait Künnap]], Estonian tennis player
* 1982 – [[Shyla Stylez]], Canadian porn actress
* 1982 – [[Alyssa Sutherland]], Australian-American actress and model
*[[1983]] – [[Shane del Rosario]], American mixed martial artist and kick-boxer (d. 2013)
* 1983 – [[Märt Israel]], Estonian discus thrower
* 1983 – [[Joffrey Lupul]], Canadian ice hockey player
* 1983 – [[Regan Smith]], American race car driver
*[[1984]] – [[Patrick Ehelechner]], German ice hockey player
* 1984 – [[Kate French]], American actress
* 1984 – [[Matt Kemp]], American baseball player
* 1984 – [[Anneliese van der Pol]], Dutch-American actress and singer
*[[1985]] – [[Brian Brohm]], American football player
* 1985 – [[Joba Chamberlain]], American baseball player
* 1985 – [[Maki Goto]], Japanese singer-songwriter and actress ([[Morning Musume]], [[Nochiura Natsumi]], [[Petitmoni]], [[Gomattō]], and [[Def.Diva]])
* 1985 – [[Chris Johnson (running back)|Chris Johnson]], American football player
* 1985 – [[Hossein Ka'abi]], Iranian footballer
* 1985 – [[Lukáš Kašpar]], Czech ice hockey player
*[[1986]] – [[Martin Cranie]], English footballer
*[[1987]] – [[Skylar Astin]], American actor and singer
* 1987 – [[Trinidad James]], Trinidadian-American rapper
*[[1988]] – [[Juan Martín del Potro]], Argentinian tennis player
* 1988 – [[Shanaze Reade]], English [[BMX]] rider
* 1988 – [[Anthony Straker]], English footballer
* 1988 – [[Yannick Weber]], Swiss ice hockey player
*[[1989]] – [[Brandon Jennings]], American basketball player
* 1989 – [[Mara Scherzinger]], German actress
*[[1990]] – [[Agustín Sierra]], Argentinian actor and singer
*[[1991]] – [[Key (singer)|Key]], South Korean singer, dancer, and actor ([[Shinee]] and [[Toheart (band)|Toheart]])
* 1991 – [[Melanie Oudin]], American tennis player
*[[1996]] – [[Lee Hi]], South Korean singer

==Deaths==
*[[1193]] – [[Robert de Sablé]], French knight
*[[1241]] – [[Snorri Sturluson]], Icelandic historian, poet, and politician (b. 1178)
*[[1390]] – [[John I, Duke of Lorraine]] (b. 1346)
*[[1535]] – [[Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg]] (b. 1513)
*[[1571]] – [[John Jewel]], English bishop (b. 1522)
*[[1573]] – [[Azai Hisamasa]], Japanese warlord (b. 1524)
*[[1605]] – [[Pontus de Tyard]], French priest and poet (b. 1521)
*[[1675]] – [[Valentin Conrart]], French author (b. 1603)
*[[1728]] – [[Christian Thomasius]], German jurist and philosopher (b. 1655)
*[[1738]] – [[Herman Boerhaave]], Dutch botanist and physician (b. 1668)
*[[1764]] – [[Robert Dodsley]], English poet and playwright (b. 1703)
*[[1773]] – [[Johan Ernst Gunnerus]], Norwegian bishop and botanist (b. 1718)
*[[1789]] – [[John Rogers (Continental Congress)|John Rogers]], American lawyer and politician (b. 1723)
*[[1830]] – [[Elizabeth Monroe]], American wife of [[James Monroe]], 5th [[First Lady of the United States]] (b. 1768)
*[[1835]] – [[Vincenzo Bellini]], Italian composer (b. 1801)
*[[1851]] – [[Émilie Gamelin]], Canadian nun, founded the [[Sisters of Providence (Montreal, Quebec)|Sisters of Providence]] (b. 1800)
*[[1846]] – [[John Ainsworth Horrocks]], English-Australian explorer (b. 1818)
*[[1850]] – [[José Gervasio Artigas]], Uruguayan general and politician (b. 1764)
*[[1867]] – [[Michael O'Laughlen]], American conspirator (b. 1840)
*[[1870]] – [[Prosper Mérimée]], French archaeologist and historian (b. 1803)
*[[1871]] – [[Louis-Joseph Papineau]], Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1786)
*[[1873]] – [[Jean Chacornac]], French astronomer (b. 1823)
*[[1877]] – [[Urbain Le Verrier]], French mathematician and astronomer (b. 1811)
*[[1889]] – [[Wilkie Collins]], English author and playwright (b. 1824)
*[[1900]] – [[William Marsh Rice]], American businessman, founded [[Rice University]] (b. 1816)
*[[1913]] – [[Donato Álvarez]], Argentinian general (b. 1825)
*[[1917]] – [[Werner Voss]], German lieutenant and pilot (b. 1897)
*[[1929]] – [[Richard Adolf Zsigmondy]], Austrian-German chemist, physicist, and academic, [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry|Nobel Prize]] laureate (b. 1865)
*[[1939]] – [[Sigmund Freud]], Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist (b. 1856)
*[[1940]] – [[Hale Holden]], American businessman (b. 1869)
* 1940 – [[Marcel Van Crombrugge]], Belgian rower (b. 1880)
*[[1943]] – [[Salvo D'Acquisto]], Italian soldier (b. 1920)
* 1943 – [[Elinor Glyn]], English author, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1864)
*[[1944]] – [[Jakob Schaffner]], Swiss author (b. 1875)
*[[1950]] – [[Sam Barry]], American basketball player and coach (b. 1892)
*[[1958]] – [[Jacob Nicol]], Canadian lawyer, publisher, and politician (b. 1876)
*[[1967]] – [[Stanislaus Zbyszko]], Polish wrestler and strongman (b. 1879)
*[[1968]] – [[Pio of Pietrelcina]], Italian priest and saint (b. 1887)
*[[1970]] – [[Bourvil]], French actor and singer (b. 1917)
*[[1971]] – [[James Waddell Alexander II]], American mathematician and topologist (b. 1888)
* 1971 – [[Billy Gilbert]], American actor and singer (b. 1894)
*[[1973]] – [[Pablo Neruda]], Chilean poet and diplomat, [[Nobel Prize in Literature|Nobel Prize]] laureate (b. 1904)
*[[1974]] – [[Cliff Arquette]], American actor and singer (b. 1905)
* 1974 – [[Robbie McIntosh (drummer)|Robbie McIntosh]], Scottish drummer ([[Average White Band]] and [[The Senate (band)|The Senate]]) (b. 1950)
*[[1978]] – [[Lyman Bostock]], American baseball player (b. 1950)
*[[1979]] – [[Catherine Lacey]], English actress (b. 1904)
*[[1981]] – [[Chief Dan George]], Canadian actor, author, and poet (b. 1899)
*[[1987]] – [[Bob Fosse]], American actor, dancer, choreographer, and director (b. 1927)
*[[1988]] – [[Tibor Sekelj]], Hungarian-Serbian explorer and author (b. 1912)
*[[1992]] – [[Ivar Ivask]], Estonian poet and scholar (b. 1927)
* 1992 – [[Glendon Swarthout]], American author (b. 1918)
* 1992 – [[James Van Fleet]], American general (b. 1892)
*[[1994]] – [[Jerry Barber]], American golfer (b. 1916)
* 1994 – [[Robert Bloch]], American author (b. 1917)
* 1994 – [[Madeleine Renaud]], French actress (b. 1900)
*[[1997]] – [[Natalie Savage Carlson]], American author (b. 1906)
*[[1998]] – [[Ray Bowden]], English footballer (b. 1909)
* 1998 – [[Mary Frann]], American actress (b. 1943)
*[[1999]] – [[Ivan Goff]], Australian-American screenwriter and producer (b. 1910)
*[[2000]] – [[Aurelio Rodríguez]], Mexican baseball player and manager (b. 1947)
* 2000 – [[Carl Rowan]], American journalist and author (b. 1925)
*[[2001]] – [[Ron Hewitt]], Welsh footballer (b. 1928)
*[[2002]] – [[Vernon Corea]], Sri Lankan-English radio host (b. 1927)
*[[2003]] – [[Zubayr Al-Rimi]], Saudi Arabian terrorist (b. 1974)
* 2003 – [[Yuri Senkevich]], Russian physician and journalist (b. 1937)
*[[2004]] – [[André Hazes]], Dutch singer (b. 1951)
* 2004 – [[Billy Reay]], Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach (b. 1918)
*[[2005]] – [[Roger Brierley]], English actor (b. 1935)
* 2005 – [[Filiberto Ojeda Ríos]], Puerto Rican activist (b. 1933)
*[[2006]] – [[Malcolm Arnold]], English trumpet player and composer (b. 1921)
* 2006 – [[Etta Baker]], American singer and guitarist (b. 1913)
*[[2008]] – [[Peter Leonard]], Australian journalist (b. 1942)
* 2008 – [[Loren Pope]], American journalist (b. 1910)
*[[2009]] – [[Paul B. Fay]], American sailor and politician, [[United States Secretary of the Navy]] (b. 1918)
*[[2010]] – [[Malcolm Douglas (documentary maker)|Malcolm Douglas]], Australian television host (b. 1941)
* 2010 – [[Teresa Lewis]], American murderer (b. 1969)
*[[2012]] – [[Henry Champ]], Canadian journalist and academic (b. 1937)
* 2012 – [[Pavel Grachev]], Russian general and politician, 1st [[Ministry of Defence (Russia)|Minister of Defence for Russia]] (b. 1948)
* 2012 – [[Godfrey Milton-Thompson]], English admiral (b. 1930)
* 2012 – [[Roberto Rodríguez (baseball)|Roberto Rodríguez]], Venezuelan baseball player and coach (b. 1941)
* 2012 – [[Corrie Sanders]], South African boxer (b. 1966)
* 2012 – [[Sam Sniderman]], Canadian businessman, founded [[Sam the Record Man]] (b. 1920)
* 2012 – [[Maths O. Sundqvist]], Swedish businessman (b. 1950)
*[[2013]] – [[Abdel Hamid al-Sarraj]], Syrian colonel and politician (b. 1925)
* 2013 – [[Gil Dozier]], American captain, lawyer, and politician (b. 1934)
* 2013 – [[Anthony Hawkins]], Australian actor (b. 1932)
* 2013 – [[Paul Kuhn (band leader)|Paul Kuhn]], German singer, pianist, and bandleader (b. 1928)
* 2013 – [[Gia Maione]], American singer (b. 1941)
* 2013 – [[Vlatko Marković]], Croatian footballer and manager (b. 1937)
* 2013 – [[Ruth Patrick]], American botanist and immunologist (b. 1907)
*[[2014]] – [[A. W. Davis]], American basketball player and coach (b. 1943)
* 2014 – [[Irven DeVore]], American anthropologist and biologist (b. 1934)
* 2014 – [[Don Manoukian]], American football player and wrestler (b. 1934)
* 2014 – [[Al Suomi]], American ice hockey player (b. 1913)
* 2014 – [[John Toner]], American football player and coach (b. 1923)

==Holidays and observances==
*[[Celebrate Bisexuality Day]] ([[Bisexual community]])
*Christian [[Feast Day]]:
**[[Adomnán]]
**[[Pio of Pietrelcina|Padre Pio]]
**[[Pope Linus]]
**[[Sossius]]
**[[Thecla]] ([[Roman Catholic Church]])
**[[September 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)]].
*[[Teachers' Day]] ([[Brunei Darussalam]])
*[[The Holocaust in Lithuania|Holocaust Memorial Day]] ([[Lithuania]])
*[[National Day]] ([[Saudi Arabia]])

==External links==
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*{{NYT On this day|month=09|day=23}}
*[http://www1.sympatico.ca/cgi-bin/on_this_day?mth=Sep&day=23 On This Day in Canada]

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== Events ==

=== January ===
* [[January 1]] – Changes the [[Swedish Act of Succession]] make [[Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden|Princess Victoria of Sweden]] first in line to the throne ("heir apparent") and therefore Crown Princess, ahead of her younger brother.
* [[January 4]] – U.S. President [[Jimmy Carter]] proclaims a grain embargo against the [[USSR]] with the support of the [[European Commission]].
* [[January 6]]
** [[Global Positioning System]] time [[Epoch (reference date)|epoch]] begins at 00:00 UTC.
** The president of [[Sicily]], [[Piersanti Mattarella]], is killed by the [[Mafia]].
* [[January 7]] – U.S. President [[Jimmy Carter]] signs legislation approving $1.5 billion in loan guarantees to bail out the [[Chrysler|Chrysler Corporation]].
* [[January 9]] – In [[Saudi Arabia]], 63 [[Islamist]] insurgents are beheaded for their part in the [[Grand Mosque Seizure|siege of the Great Mosque]] in [[Mecca]] in November, [[1979]].
* [[January 11]] – [[Nigel Short]], 14, becomes the youngest [[chess]] player to be awarded the degree of International Master.
* [[January 20]] – [[Cuba]] recognizes the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).
* [[January 21]]
** The [[London Gold Fixing]] hits its highest price ever (adjusted for inflation), at [[United States dollar|US]]$850 a [[troy ounce]].{{Clarify|date=February 2009}}
** The [[MS Athina B]] is beached at [[Brighton]], becoming a temporary tourist attraction.
** At least 200 people are killed when the Corralejas Bullring collapses at [[Sincelejo]], Colombia.
* [[January 22]] – [[Andrei Sakharov]], [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] scientist and human rights activist, is arrested in Moscow.
* [[January 24]] – The [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad]] is ordered liquidated due to bankruptcy, and debt owed to creditors.
* [[January 26]] – [[Israel]] and [[Egypt]] establish diplomatic relations.<ref>[http://www.historyorb.com/countries/egypt?p=3 Historyorb.com]</ref>
* [[January 27]] – [[Canadian Caper]]: Six United States [[Diplomacy|diplomats]], posing as Canadians, manage to escape from [[Tehran]], [[Iran]] as they board a flight to [[Zürich]], Switzerland.
* [[January 31]] – The Spanish Embassy in [[Guatemala]] is [[Burning of the Spanish Embassy|invaded and set on fire]], killing 36 people. It is called "Spain's own Tehran", similar to the 1979–80 Iran American hostage crisis.

=== February ===
* [[February 2]] – [[Abscam]]: [[Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] personnel target members of the [[Congress of the United States]] in a sting operation.{{citation needed|date=June 2008}}
* [[February 2]]–[[February 3]] – The [[New Mexico State Penitentiary riot]] takes place; 33 inmates are killed and more than 100 inmates injured.
* [[February 4]] – [[Ayatollah]] [[Ruhollah Khomeini]] names [[Abolhassan Banisadr]] as president of [[Iran]].
* [[February 13]] – The [[1980 Winter Olympics]] open in [[Lake Placid, New York]].
* [[February 15]] – In [[Vanuatu]], followers of [[John Frum]]'s [[cargo cult]] on the island of [[Tanna (island)|Tanna]] declare secession as the nation of [[Tafea]].
* [[February 16]] – A [[total solar eclipse]] is seen in North Africa and West Asia.
* [[February 22]] – The United States Olympic Hockey Team defeats the [[Soviet Union]] in the semifinals of the [[Winter Olympics]], in the ''[[Miracle on Ice]]''.
* [[February 23]] – [[Ayatollah]] [[Ruhollah Khomeini]] states that [[Iran]]'s parliament will decide the fate of the American [[embassy]] hostages.
* [[February 25]] – A [[coup]] in [[Suriname]] ousts the government of [[Henck Arron]]; leaders [[Dési Bouterse]] and Roy Horb replace it with a National Military Council.
* [[February 27]]
** [[19th of April Movement|M-19]] guerrillas begin the [[Dominican embassy siege]] in [[Colombia]], holding 60 people hostage, including 14 [[ambassador]]s.
** [[Iran]] recognizes the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).

=== March ===
* [[March 1]]
** The [[Commonwealth Trade Union Council]] is established.
** The ''[[Voyager 1]]'' probe confirms the existence of [[Janus (moon)|Janus]], a moon of [[Saturn]].
* [[March 3]] –
** - [[Pierre Trudeau]] returns to office as [[Prime Minister of Canada]].
** - The [[Audi Quattro]], a four-wheel drive sporting coupe, is launched in West Germany.<ref>[http://www.retrocaricons.com/article/Audi_Quattro_145]</ref>
* [[March 4]] – [[Robert Mugabe]] is elected Prime Minister of [[Zimbabwe]].
* [[March 8]] – The [[Soviet Union]]'s first [[Tbilisi Rock Festival (1980)|rock music festival]] starts.
* [[March 14]] – In Poland, a plane crashes during an emergency landing near [[Warsaw]], killing a 14-man American [[boxing]] team and 73 others.
* [[March 18]] – Fifty people are killed at the [[Plesetsk Cosmodrome]] in Russia, when a [[Vostok rocket|Vostok-2M]] rocket explodes on its launch pad during a fueling operation.
* [[March 20]] – The ''[[Radio Caroline|Mi Amigo]]'', the ship that housed [[pirate radio]] station ''[[Radio Caroline]]'', sinks (''Radio Caroline'' returns aboard a new ship in [[1983]]).
* [[March 21]]
** U.S. President [[Jimmy Carter]] announces that the United States will boycott the [[1980 Summer Olympics]] in Moscow.
** [[Sicilian Mafia|''Mafioso'']] [[Angelo Bruno]] is murdered in [[Philadelphia]].
* [[March 22]] – The [[Georgia Guidestones]] are erected in [[Elbert County, Georgia]].
* [[March 24]]
** The Australia Olympic Committee announces it will send an Olympic delegation to Moscow, despite objections by [[Australian Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Malcolm Fraser]].
** Archbishop [[Óscar Romero]] is killed by gunmen while celebrating Mass in [[San Salvador]].
At his funeral 6 days later, 42 people are killed amid gunfire and bombs.
* [[March 26]] – A mine lift cage at the Vaal Reef [[gold mine]] in South Africa falls 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers), killing 23.
* [[March 27]]
** The Norwegian oil platform [[Alexander L. Kielland (platform)|Alexander L. Kielland]] collapses in the North Sea, killing 123 of its crew of 212.
** The [[Silver Thursday]] market crash occurs.
** [[Sierra Leone]] recognizes the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).
* [[March 28]] – [[Talpiot Tomb]] is found in [[Jerusalem]].
* [[March 31]] – [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad]] operates its final train.

=== April ===
* [[April 1]]
** The [[Southern African Development Coordination Conference]] (SADCC) is formed in Lusaka, Zambia.
** The [[Mariel boatlift]] from [[Cuba]] begins.
** New York City's [[Transport Workers Union of America|Transport Works Union Local 100]] goes on [[1980 transit strike|strike]], which continues for 11 days.
** The [[1980 United States Census]] begins. There are 226,545,805 United States residents on this day.
* [[April 2]] – The [[1980 St. Pauls riot|St Pauls riot]] breaks out in [[Bristol]].
* [[April 7]] – The United States severs diplomatic relations with [[Iran]] and imposes economic sanctions, following the taking of American hostages on November 4, 1979.
* [[April 10]] – In [[Lisbon]], Portugal, the governments of Spain and the United Kingdom agree to reopen the border between [[Gibraltar]] and Spain in [[1985]], closed since [[1969]].
* [[April 12]]
** [[Samuel Kanyon Doe]] takes over [[Liberia]] in a ''[[coup d'état]]'', ending over 130 years of [[democratic]] [[presidential succession]] in that country.
** [[Terry Fox]] begins his [[Marathon of Hope]] from St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada.
* [[April 14]] – [[Iron Maiden]]'s debut self-titled album ''[[Iron Maiden (album)|Iron Maiden]]'' is released.
* [[April 15]] – [[Libya]] and [[Syria]] recognize the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).
* [[April 18]] – [[Zimbabwe]] gains [[de jure]] independence from the United Kingdom; [[Robert Mugabe]] becomes Prime Minister.
* [[April 21]] – [[Rosie Ruiz]] wins the [[Boston Marathon]], but is later exposed as a fraud and stripped of her award.
* [[April 24]] – [[1980 Pennsylvania Lottery scandal|Pennsylvania Lottery Scandal]]: the [[Pennsylvania Lottery]] is rigged by 6 men including the host of the live TV drawing, [[1980 Pennsylvania Lottery scandal|Nick Perry]].
* [[April 24]]–[[April 25]] – [[Operation Eagle Claw]], a commando mission in [[Iran]] to rescue American embassy hostages, is aborted after mechanical problems ground the rescue helicopters. Eight United States troops are killed in a mid-air collision during the failed operation.
* [[April 25]] – [[Dan-Air Flight 1008]] crashes in [[Tenerife]], killing all 146 occupants and marking the worst air disaster involving a British-registered aircraft in terms of loss of life.
* [[April 26]] – [[Louise and Charmian Faulkner disappearance|Louise and Charmian Faulkner]] disappear from outside their flat in [[St Kilda, Victoria]], Australia.
* [[April 27]] – The [[Dominican embassy siege]] ends with all hostages released and the guerrillas flying to [[Cuba]].
* [[April 28]] – [[Swaziland]] recognizes the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).
* [[April 30]]
** [[Iranian Embassy siege]]: Six Iranian-born terrorists take over the Iranian embassy in London, UK. [[Special Air Service|SAS]] retakes the Embassy on May 5; 1 terrorist survives.
** Queen [[Juliana of the Netherlands]] abdicates, and her daughter [[Beatrix of the Netherlands|Beatrix]] accedes to the throne.

=== May ===
* [[May 4]] – [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|Yugoslav]] President [[Josip Broz Tito]] dies. The funeral ceremony later becomes a large diplomatic meeting and media event, with more than 140 state delegations in [[Belgrade]] from all over the world (only the funeral of [[Pope John Paul II]] in April [[2005]] will have more news coverage and a higher number of delegations).
* [[May 7]] – [[Paul Geidel]], convicted of second-degree murder in [[1911]], is released from prison in [[Beacon, New York]], after 68 years and 245 days (the longest-ever time served by an inmate).
* [[May 9]]
** In [[Florida]], the Liberian freighter ''[[Summit Venture]]'' hits the [[Sunshine Skyway Bridge]] over [[Tampa Bay]]. A 1,400-foot section of the bridge collapses and 35 people (most in a bus) are killed.
** The [[Norco shootout]] takes place in California.
** [[James Alexander George Smith McCartney|James Alexander George Smith "Jags" McCartney]] the [[Turks and Caicos Islands]]’ first [[Chief Minister]], is killed in a plane crash over [[New Jersey]].
* [[May 11]] – Mobster [[Henry Hill]] is arrested for [[drug possession]].
* [[May 14]] – [[Botswana]] recognizes the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).
* [[May 17]]
** A [[Tampa, Florida]] court acquits 4 white police officers of killing [[Arthur McDuffie]], a black insurance executive, provoking 3 days of race riots in [[Miami]].
** [[Internal conflict in Peru]]: On the eve of presidential elections, [[Maoism|Maoist]] [[guerrilla warfare|guerrilla]] group [[Shining Path]] attacks a polling location in the town of [[Chuschi]], [[Ayacucho]].
* [[May 18]]
** The [[1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens]] kills 57 and causes US$3 billion in damage.
** [[Ian Curtis]], singer/songwriter of acclaimed [[post punk]] band [[Joy Division]], is found hanged.
* [[May 18]]–[[May 27]] – [[Gwangju Uprising]]: Students in [[Gwangju]], South Korea begin demonstrations, calling for democratic reforms.
* [[May 20]] – [[Quebec independence referendum, 1980|1980 Quebec referendum]]: Voters in [[Quebec]] reject by a vote of 60% a proposal to seek independence from Canada.
* [[May 21]] – ''[[Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]]'' is released.
* [[May 22]] – [[Pac-Man]] (the best-selling [[arcade game]] of all time) is released in Japan.
* [[May 24]]
** The [[International Court of Justice]] calls for the release of U.S. Embassy hostages in [[Tehran]].
** The [[New York Islanders]] win their first [[Stanley Cup]], from a goal by [[Bobby Nystrom]] in overtime of game six of the [[Stanley Cup playoffs]]'s final round.
* [[May 25]] – [[Indianapolis 500]]: [[Johnny Rutherford]] wins for a third time in car owner [[Jim Hall (race car driver)|Jim Hall]]'s revolutionary [[ground effect in cars|ground effect]] Chaparral car; the victory is Hall's second as an owner.
* [[May 26]]
** [[John Frum]] supporters in [[Vanuatu]] storm government offices on the island of [[Tanna (island)|Tanna]]. Vanuatu government troops land the next day and drive them away.
** In South Korea, military government forces and pro-[[democracy]] protesters clash; 2,000 protesters die.
** [[Vernon Jordan]] is shot and critically injured in an assassination attempt in [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]] by [[Joseph Paul Franklin]] (the first major news story for [[CNN]]).

=== June ===
* [[June 1]] – The first 24 hour news channel [[CNN|Cable News Network]] (CNN) is launched.
* [[June 3]] – A series of deadly [[tornado]]es strikes [[Grand Island, Nebraska]], causing over $300m in damage, killing 5 people and injuring over 250.
* [[June 9]] – In Los Angeles, comedian [[Richard Pryor]] is badly burned trying to freebase [[cocaine]].
* [[June 10]]
** [[Apartheid]]: The [[African National Congress]] in South Africa publishes a statement by their imprisoned leader [[Nelson Mandela]].<ref>[http://www.anc.org.za/ancdocs/history/mandela/64-90/anvil.html ANC.org.za]</ref>
** A [[Unabomber]] bomb injures [[United Airlines]] president Percy Wood in [[Lake Forest, Illinois]].
* [[June 20]] – [[Augusta AVA]] becomes the first federally recognized [[American Viticultural Area]].
* [[June 23]]–[[September 6]] – The [[1980 United States heat wave]] claims 1,700 lives.
* [[June 23]] – [[Tim Berners-Lee]] begins work on [[ENQUIRE]],<ref>http://ref.web.cern.ch/ref/CERN/CNL/2001/001/www-history/Pr/</ref> the system that will eventually lead to the creation of the [[World Wide Web]] in fall of 1990.
* [[June 25]] – A [[Muslim Brotherhood]] assassination attempt against [[Syria]]n president [[Hafez al-Assad]] fails. Assad retaliates by sending the army against them.
* [[June 26]] – [[Aerolinee Itavia Flight 870]] crashes into the sea near [[Palermo]] after an explosion occurs in the air; 81 people die. A bomb or a missile is suspected to be the cause of the accident but no culprits are ever found.
* [[June 27]] – U.S. President [[Jimmy Carter]] signs [[Selective Service System|Proclamation 4771]], requiring 18- to 25-year-old males to register for a peacetime [[Conscription in the United States|military draft]], in response to the [[Soviet war in Afghanistan|Soviet invasion of Afghanistan]].
* [[June 29]] – [[Vigdís Finnbogadóttir]] is elected president of [[Iceland]], making her the first woman democratically elected as head of state.

=== July ===
[[File:Alex palace1.jpg|thumb|200px|[[July 10]]: Fire at [[Alexandra Palace]].]]
* [[July 4]] – [[Chad]] and [[Mali]] recognize the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).
* [[July 8]] – A [[Lublin 1980 strikes|wave of strikes]] begins in [[Lublin]], [[People's Republic of Poland|Poland]].
* [[July 9]]
** [[Pope John Paul II]] visits [[Brazil]]; 7 people are crushed to death in a crowd meeting him.
** [[Zimbabwe]] recognizes the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).
* [[July 15]] – A [[Western Wisconsin Derecho|severe and destructive thunderstorm]] strikes 4 counties in western [[Wisconsin]], including the city of [[Eau Claire, Wisconsin|Eau Claire]]. It causes over $250m in damage, and 1 person is killed.
* [[July 16]] – Former [[California]] Governor and actor [[Ronald Reagan]] is nominated for U.S. President, at the [[1980 Republican National Convention]] in [[Detroit]]. Influenced by the [[Christian right|Religious Right]], the convention also drops its long standing support for the [[Equal Rights Amendment]], dismaying moderate Republicans.
* [[July 19]] – Former [[prime minister of Turkey|Turkish Prime Minister]] [[Nihat Erim]] is killed by 2 gunmen in Istanbul, [[Turkey]].
* [[July 19]]–[[August 3]] – The [[1980 Summer Olympics]] are held in Moscow, [[Soviet Union]].
* [[July 25]] – The album ''[[Back in Black]]'' is released by the Australian band [[AC/DC]].
* [[July 27]] – [[Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]], deposed Shah of [[Iran]], dies in [[Cairo]].
* [[July 30]]
** [[Vanuatu]] gains [[History of Vanuatu#Independence|independence]].
** [[Israel]]'s [[Knesset]] passes the [[Jerusalem Law]].

=== August ===
* [[August 2]] – A [[Strage di Bologna|terrorist bombing]] at the [[Bologna Central Station|railway station]] in [[Bologna]], Italy kills 85 people and wounds more than 200.
* [[August 2]] – Moskow Olympic Games football final: Czechoslovakia - GDR
[[File:Moscow Olympic Games, 1980 (22).jpg|thumb|right|200px|Final:Csechoslovakia - GDR, Luzsnyiki Stadium]]
* [[August 7]]–[[August 31]] – [[Lech Wałęsa]] leads the first of many strikes at the [[Gdańsk Shipyard]].
* [[August 10]] – Hurricane Allen (category 3) pounds southeastern Texas.
* [[August 14]] – U.S. President [[Jimmy Carter]] defeats Senator [[Ted Kennedy|Edward Kennedy]] to win renomination, at the [[1980 Democratic National Convention]] in New York City.
* [[August 14]] – [[Dorothy Stratten]], the 1980 Playboy Playmate of the Year is murdered by estranged husband [[Paul Leslie Snider]], who subsequently commits suicide.
* [[August 17]] – In Australia, baby [[Azaria Chamberlain disappearance|Azaria Chamberlain disappears]] from a campsite at Ayers Rock ([[Uluru]]), reportedly taken by a [[dingo]].
* [[August 19]] – In one of aviation's worst disasters, 301 people are killed when [[Saudia Flight 163]] catches fire in [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]].
* [[August 31]] – Victory of the strike in [[Gdańsk Shipyard]], [[People's Republic of Poland|Poland]]. The [[Gdańsk Agreement]] is signed, opening a way to start the first in the [[communist bloc]] free organization (not controlled by regime) "Solidarność" i.e. [[Solidarity (Polish trade union)|Solidarity]].

=== September ===
* [[September 1]] – [[Terry Fox]] is forced to end his Marathon of Hope run outside of [[Thunder Bay, Ontario]], after finding out that the cancer has spread to his lungs.
* [[September 2]] – [[Ford Europe]] launches the [[Ford Escort (Europe)|Escort MK3]], a new front-wheel drive hatchback.
* [[September 3]] – [[Zimbabwe]] breaks diplomatic and consular relations with South Africa, even though it maintains a commercial mission in [[Johannesburg]].
* [[September 5]] – The [[Gotthard Road Tunnel|St. Gotthard Tunnel]] opens in Switzerland as the world's longest highway tunnel at 10.14 miles (16.32 km), stretching from [[Göschenen]] to [[Airolo]].
* [[September 12]] – [[Kenan Evren]] stages a [[1980 Turkish coup d'état|military coup in Turkey]]. It stops political gang violence, but begins stronger state violence leading to the execution of many young activists.
* [[September 17]]
** After weeks of strikes at the Lenin Shipyard in [[Gdańsk]], [[People's Republic of Poland|Poland]], the nationwide independent trade union [[Solidarity (Polish trade union)|Solidarity]] is established.
** Former [[Nicaragua]]n President [[Anastasio Somoza Debayle]] is killed in [[Asunción]], [[Paraguay]].
* [[September 21]] – [[Bülend Ulusu]], ex admiral, forms the new government of [[Turkey]] (44th government, composed mostly of technocrats).
* [[September 22]]
** The command council of [[Iraq]] orders its army to "deliver its fatal blow on [[Iran]]ian military targets," initiating the [[Iran–Iraq War]].
** Youth riots in the capital of the [[Estonian SSR|Soviet Republic]] of [[Estonia]] are quickly put down.
* [[September 26]]
**13 people are killed and 211 injured in the [[Oktoberfest terror attack]].
**The [[Mariel boatlift]] officially ends.
* [[September 27]] – The [[Richmond Football Club]] defeats Collingwood by 81 points in the VFL Grand Final (They have yet to win another premiership since).
* [[September 29]] – The ''[[Washington Post]]'' publishes [[Janet Cooke]]'s story of Jimmy, an 8-year-old [[heroin]] addict (later proven to be fabricated).
* [[September 30]] – [[Digital Equipment Corporation]], [[Intel]] and [[Xerox]] introduce the [[DIX Ethernet|DIX]] standard for [[Ethernet]], which is the first implementation outside of Xerox, and the first to support 10 Mbit/s speeds.

=== October ===
* [[October 1]]
** Associated Newspapers announces that ''[[The Evening News (London newspaper)|The Evening News]]'' will close and merge with the ''[[Evening Standard]]''.
* [[October 3]]
** [[The Police]] release their third studio album, ''[[Zenyattà Mondatta]]''.
** The main-belt asteroid [[2404 Antarctica]] is discovered by [[Antonín Mrkos]] at [[Kleť]], [[South Bohemian Region]], [[Czechoslovakia]].
* [[October 5]] – [[British Leyland]] launches its new [[Austin Metro|Metro]], a three-door entry-level hatchback which is designed as the eventual replacement for the [[Mini]]. It gives BL a long-awaited modern competitor for the likes of the [[Ford Fiesta]] and [[Vauxhall Chevette]].
* [[October 10]]
** El Asnam, [[Algeria]] is destroyed by an earthquake, which claims more than 2,600 lives. After the quake, El Asnam is rebuilt and changes its name to the city of [[Chlef]].
** British Prime Minister [[Margaret Thatcher]] delivers her famous "[[The lady's not for turning]]" speech.
* [[October 14]] – The [[Staggers Rail Act]] is enacted, deregulating American railroads.
* [[October 15]]
** [[James Callaghan]] announces his resignation as leader of the British [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]].
** James Hoskins forces his way into [[WCPO]]'s television studio in [[Cincinnati]], holding 9 employees hostage for several hours before releasing them and taking his own life.
* [[October 18]] – The [[Malcolm Fraser|Fraser]] Government is re-elected for a third consecutive term in Australia with a reduced majority.
* [[October 20]] – In continuous production since 1962, the last MGB roadster rolls off the assembly line at the Abingdon factory, ending production for the MG marque.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_MGB</ref>
* [[October 21]] – [[World Series]]: The [[Philadelphia Phillies]] beat the [[Kansas City Royals]] 4–2 in game 6.
* [[October 22]] – The [[Thomson Corporation]] says that ''[[The Times]]'' and all associated supplements will close in March 1981 if no buyer can be found.
* [[October 25]] – Proceedings on the [[Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction]] conclude at [[The Hague]].
* [[October 27]] – Six [[Provisional Irish Republican Army]] prisoners in [[Maze (HM Prison)|Maze prison]] refuse food and demand status as [[political prisoner]]s; the [[hunger strike]] lasts until December.
* [[October 30]]
** [[El Salvador]] and [[Honduras]] sign a peace treaty to put the border dispute fought over in [[1969]]'s [[Football War]] before the [[International Court of Justice]].
** [[Costa Rica]] recognizes the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).
* [[October 31]]
** The [[People's Republic of Poland|Polish]] government recognizes [[Solidarity (Polish trade union)|Solidarity]].
** [[Reza Pahlavi]], eldest son of [[Mohammad Reza Pahlavi|the Shah]] of [[Iran]], proclaims himself the rightful successor to the [[Peacock Throne]].

=== November ===
* November – Duration of the [[Colombo Plan|CESDAP]] plan is extended indefinitely.
* [[November 4]] – [[United States presidential election, 1980]]: [[United States Republican Party|Republican]] challenger and former Governor [[Ronald Reagan]] of [[California]] defeats incumbent [[United States Democratic Party|Democratic]] President [[Jimmy Carter]], exactly 1 year after the beginning of the [[Iran hostage crisis]].
* [[November 10]] – [[November 12]] – [[Voyager program]]: The [[NASA]] space probe ''[[Voyager I]]'' makes its closest approach to [[Saturn]], when it flies within 77,000 miles of the [[planet]]'s cloud-tops and sends the first high resolution images of the world back to scientists on Earth.
* [[November 20]]
** The [[Gang of Four]] trial begins in China.
** A [[Texaco]] [[Oil platform|oil rig]] breaks through to a [[Mining|mine]] under [[Lake Peigneur]].
* [[November 21]]
** A fire at the [[MGM Grand Hotel and Casino]] on the [[Las Vegas Strip]] kills 85 people.
** A then-record number of viewers (for an entertainment program) tune into the U.S. [[soap opera]] ''[[Dallas (1978 TV series)|Dallas]]'' to learn who shot lead character [[J. R. Ewing]]. The "[[Who shot J. R.?]]" event is an international obsession.
* [[November 23]] – [[Italy Earthquake of 1980]]: a magnitude 7 earthquake in southern Italy kills approximately 4,800 people and leaves 300,000 homeless.
* [[November 27]] – [[Vanuatu]] recognizes the [[Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic]] (SADR).

=== December ===
[[File:John Lennon portrait.jpg|thumb|200px|[[December 8]]: Former [[The Beatles|Beatles]] member John Lennon is shot dead outside his home in New York.]]
* [[December 2]] – American missionary [[Jean Donovan]] and three Roman Catholic nuns are murdered by a military [[death squad]] in [[El Salvador]] while volunteering to do charity work during the country's [[Salvadoran Civil War|civil war]].
* [[December 4]] – [[Led Zeppelin]] issue a press release announcing their break-up due to the death of their drummer [[John Bonham]].
* [[December 8]] – [[John Lennon]] is [[Death of John Lennon|shot dead]] outside his apartment in New York City by [[Mark David Chapman]].
* [[December 11]] – [[CERCLA]] is enacted by the [[U.S. Congress]].
* [[December 14]] - Four people are murdered at [[Bob's Big Boy]] on [[La Cienega Boulevard]] in Los Angeles and 4 others are injured by two armed robbers, in what is one of the city's most brutal crimes ever.
* [[December 15]] – The [[Academia de la Llingua Asturiana]] (Academy of the [[Asturian language]]) is created.
* [[December 16]] – During a summit on the island of [[Bali]], [[OPEC]] decides to raise the price of [[petroleum]] by 10%.

=== Date unknown ===
* The [[Right Livelihood Award]] is founded by [[Jakob von Uexkull]]. [[Hassan Fathy]] and [[Plenty International]] / [[Stephen Gaskin]] are its first winners.
* The [[World Hockey Association]] and NHL merge, adding teams in [[Connecticut]], [[Quebec City]], [[Alberta]], and [[Manitoba]] to the league.
**Accompanying the newly added [[Edmonton Oilers]] as the first team in Alberta, the [[Atlanta Flames]] move to [[Calgary]].

=== World population ===
{|class="wikitable"
!colspan="7"|[[World population]]
|-
!
!1980
!colspan="2"|[[1975]]
!colspan="2"|[[1985]]
|-
![[File:Globe.svg|50px]]   [[World]]
|align="right"|'''4,434,682,000'''
|align="right"|4,068,109,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 366,573,000
|align="right"|4,830,979,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 396,297,000
|-
![[File:Africa satellite orthographic.jpg|50px]]   Africa
|align="right"|'''469,618,000'''
|align="right"|408,160,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 61,458,000
|align="right"|541,814,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 72,196,000
|-
![[File:Two-point-equidistant-asia.jpg|50px]]    Asia
|align="right"|'''2,632,335,000'''
|align="right"|2,397,512,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 234,823,000
|align="right"|2,887,552,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 255,217,000
|-
![[File:Europe satellite orthographic.jpg|50px]] Europe
|align="right"|'''692,431,000'''
|align="right"|675,542,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 16,889,000
|align="right"|706,009,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 13,578,000
|-
![[File:Latin America terrain.jpg|50px]] [[Latin-America]] & [[Caribbean Islands|Caribbean]]
|align="right"|'''361,401,000'''
|align="right"|321,906,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 39,495,000
|align="right"|401,469,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 40,068,000
|-
![[File:LocationWHNorthernAmerica.png|50px]]   [[Northern America|North America]]
|align="right"|'''256,068,000'''
|align="right"|243,425,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 12,643,000
|align="right"|269,456,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 13,388,000
|-
![[File:Oceania (World-Factbook).jpg|50px]] [[Oceania]]
|align="right"|'''22,828,000'''
|align="right"|21,564,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 1,264,000
|align="right"|24,678,000
|align="right"|[[File:Green Arrow Up.svg|10px]] 1,850,000
|}

== Births ==

=== January ===

[[File:Zooey Deschanel of She & Him @ Terminal 5 08.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Zooey Deschanel]]]]
[[File:JasonSegelHWOFSept2011.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Jason Segel]]]]
* [[January 1]]
** [[Richie Faulkner]], British rock guitarist ([[Judas Priest]])
** [[Mark Nichols (curler)|Mark Nichols]], Canadian curler
** [[Elin Nordegren]], Swedish model
* [[January 8]]
** [[Adam Goodes]], [[Australian rules footballer]]
** [[Rachel Nichols (actress)|Rachel Nichols]], American actress
* [[January 9]] – [[Sergio García]], Spanish golfer
* [[January 10]] – [[Sarah Shahi]], American actress of Iranian and Spanish descent
* [[January 11]] – [[Lovieanne Jung]], American softball player
* [[January 12]] – [[Ameriie]], American singer
* [[January 13]] – [[LaKisha Jones]], American singer
* [[January 14]]
** [[Ossama Haidar]], Lebanese footballer
** [[Hiroshi Tamaki]], Japanese actor, model, and singer
** [[Cory Gibbs]], American footballer
** [[Sosuke Sumitani]], Japanese announcer
** [[Yūko Kaida]], Japanese voice actress
* [[January 16]]
** [[Albert Pujols]], Dominican [[Major League Baseball]] player
** [[Michelle Wild]], Hungarian actress
* [[January 17]]
** [[Maksim Chmerkovskiy]], Ukrainian dance champion, choreographer, and instructor
** [[Zooey Deschanel]], American actress
* [[January 18]]
** [[Julius Peppers]], American football player
** [[Jason Segel]], American actor
* [[January 19]]
** [[Arvydas Macijauskas]], Lithuanian basketball player
** [[Jenson Button]], British racecar driver
* [[January 20]]
** [[Philippe Cousteau, Jr.]], American-French oceanographer
** [[Philippe Gagnon (swimmer)|Philippe Gagnon]], Canadian Paralympic swimmer
** [[Kim Jeong-hoon]], South Korean singer and actor
** [[Brigitte Olivier]], Belgian martial artist
** [[Petra Rampre]], Slovenian tennis player
** [[Matthew Tuck]], Welsh singer and guitarist ([[Bullet for my Valentine]])
* [[January 21]]
** [[Nana Mizuki]], Japanese voice actress and singer
** [[Kevin McKenna]], Canadian footballer
* [[January 22]]
** [[Jake Grove]], American football player
** [[Christopher Masterson]], American actor
* [[January 24]]
** [[Nyncke Beekhuyzen]], Dutch actress
** [[Suzy (singer)|Suzy]], Portuguese singer
* [[January 25]]
** [[Christian Olsson]], Swedish athlete
** [[Xavi]], Spanish footballer
** [[Michelle McCool]], American professional wrestler
* [[January 26]] – [[Sanae Kobayashi]], Japanese voice actress
* [[January 27]] – [[Marat Safin]], Russian tennis player
* [[January 28]] – [[Nick Carter (singer)|Nick Carter]], American pop singer ([[Backstreet Boys]])
* [[January 29]]
** [[Yael Bar-Zohar]], Israeli actress and model
** [[Jason James Richter]], American actor
* [[January 30]] – [[Wilmer Valderrama]], Venezuelan/Colombian-American comedian

=== February ===
[[File:Chelsea Clinton.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Chelsea Clinton]]]]
[[File:King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (edit).jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck]]]]
* [[February 2]]
** [[Zhang Jingchu]], Chinese actress
** [[Gucci Mane]], American rapper (birthname Radric Davis)
** [[Nina Zilli]], Italian singer-songwriter
* [[February 5]]
** [[Jo Swinson]], British MP
** [[Robin Vik]], [[Czech Republic|Czech]] tennis player
** [[Paul DelVecchio]], American reality show personality
* [[February 6]]
** [[Kim Poirier]], Canadian actress
** [[Luke Ravenstahl]], American [[list of mayors of Pittsburgh|mayor of Pittsburgh]]
** [[Mamiko Noto]], Japanese voice actress
* [[February 8]] – [[Yang Wei (gymnast)|Yang Wei]], Chinese gymnast
* [[February 10]]
** [[César Izturis]], Venezuelan [[Major League Baseball]] player
** [[Steve Tully]], English footballer
* [[February 11]] – [[Matthew Lawrence]], American actor (Boy Meets World)
* [[February 12]]
** [[Juan Carlos Ferrero]], Spanish tennis player
** [[Christina Ricci]], American actress
* [[February 14]] – [[Michelle Ye]], Hong Kong actress
* [[February 15]]
** [[Conor Oberst]], American singer/songwriter
** [[Petr Elfimov]], Belarusian singer
* [[February 16]] – [[Ashley Lelie]], American football player
* [[February 17]] – [[Jason Ritter]], American actor
* [[February 18]]
** [[Florin Cezar Ouatu|Cezar]], Romanian opera singer and pianist
** [[Regina Spektor]], Russian-born American singer-songwriter
* [[February 19]]
** [[Mike Miller (basketball player)|Mike Miller]], American basketball player
** [[Ma Lin (table tennis)|Ma Lin]], Chinese table-tennis player
* [[February 20]]
** [[Imanol Harinordoquy]], French rugby player
** [[Artur Boruc]], Polish football (soccer) goalkeeper
** [[Yuichi Nakamura (voice actor)|Yuichi Nakamura]], Japanese voice actor
* [[February 21]]
** [[Brad Fast]], Canadian ice hockey player
** [[Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck]], [[King of Bhutan]]
* [[February 24]] – [[Emma Johnson (swimmer)|Emma Johnson]], Australian swimmer
* [[February 25]] – [[Chris Knowings|Chris]] and [[Christy Knowings]], American actors
* [[February 26]] – [[Júlio César da Silva e Souza]], Brazilian footballer
* [[February 27]] – [[Chelsea Clinton]], daughter of former U.S. President [[Bill Clinton]] and U.S. Secretary of State [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]]
* [[February 28]]
** [[Tayshaun Prince]], American basketball player
** [[Piotr Giza]], Polish footballer
* [[February 29]] – [[Simon Gagné]], Canadian hockey player

=== March ===

[[File:Laura Prepon crop.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Laura Prepon]]]]
[[File:Ronaldinho 72.jpg|150px|thumbnail|right|[[Ronaldhino]]]]
* [[March 1]] – [[Shahid Afridi]], Pakistani cricketer
* [[March 2]]
** [[Chris Barker]], English footballer
** [[Lance Cade]], American professional wrestler (d. [[2010]])
* [[March 4]]
** [[Jung Da-bin]], Korean actress (d. [[2007]])
** [[Omar Bravo]], Mexican footballer
** [[Jack Hannahan]], American baseball infielder
* [[March 7]] – [[Laura Prepon]], American actress
* [[March 9]] – [[Matthew Gray Gubler]], American actor and director.
* [[March 11]] – [[Gabriela Pichler]], Swedish film director and screenwriter
* [[March 13]] – [[Caron Butler]], American basketball player
* [[March 14]] – [[Aaron Brown (footballer born 1980)|Aaron Brown]], English footballer
* [[March 16]] – [[Todd Heap]], American football player
* [[March 18]] – [[Alexei Yagudin]], Russian figure skater
* [[March 19]]
** [[Agnes Pihlava]], Finnish pop singer
** [[Johan Olsson (skier)|Johan Olsson]], Swedish cross country skier
* [[March 20]] – [[Jamal Crawford]], American basketball player
* [[March 21]]
** [[Marit Bjørgen]], Norwegian cross-country skier
** [[Ronaldinho]], Brazilian footballer
* [[March 23]]
** [[Russell Howard]], English comedian
** [[Deryck Whibley]], Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician ([[Sum 41]])
* [[March 29]] – [[Andy Scott-Lee]], British singer ([[3SL]])
* [[March 30]] – [[Yalin]], Turkish pop singer and songwriter
* [[March 31]]
** [[Chien-Ming Wang]], Taiwanese [[Major League Baseball]] player
** [[Maaya Sakamoto]], Japanese voice actress, actress and singer

=== April ===
[[File:Randy Orton 2010.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Randy Orton]]]]
[[File:Charlie Hunnam by Gage Skidmore 3.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Charlie Hunnam]]]]
[[File:Channing Tatum by Gage Skidmore.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Channing Tatum]]]]
[[File:The Common Linnets, ESC2014 Meet & Greet 09.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Waylon (Dutch singer)|Waylon]]]]
* [[April 1]]
** [[Bijou Phillips]], American actress and socialite
** [[Randy Orton]], American professional wrestler
** [[Yūko Takeuchi]], Japanese actress
* [[April 4]] – [[Björn Wirdheim]], Swedish race car driver
* [[April 8]] – [[Ben Freeman]], British actor
* [[April 9]]
** [[Rachel Specter]], American actress
** [[Arlen Escarpeta]], Belizean actor
* [[April 10]]
** [[Sean Avery]], Canadian ice hockey player
** [[Kasey Kahne]], American race car driver
** [[Charlie Hunnam]], English actor
* [[April 11]] – [[Mark Teixeira]], American baseball player
* [[April 12]] – [[Brian McFadden (singer)|Brian McFadden]], Irish rock singer ([[Westlife]])
* [[April 13]] – [[Colleen Clinkenbeard]], American voice actress
* [[April 14]] – [[Ayumi Ito]], Japanese actress
* [[April 15]] – [[Natalie Casey]], English actress
* [[April 16]]
** [[Samir Javadzadeh]], Azerbaijani singer
** [[Paul London]], American professional wrestler
* [[April 17]]
** [[Brenda Villa]], American water polo player
** [[Lee Hyun-il]], South Korean badminton player
** [[Alaina Huffman]], Canadian film and television actress
* [[April 18]] – [[Justin Amash]], U.S. Representative
* [[April 20]]
** [[Jasmin Wagner]], German singer
** [[Waylon (Dutch singer)|Waylon]], Dutch singer, member of [[The Common Linnets]], [[Eurovision Song Contest]] [[Eurovision Song Contest 2014|2014]] runner-up
* [[April 21]]
** [[Tony Romo]], American football player
** [[Vincent Lecavalier]], Canadian hockey player
* [[April 22]] – [[Nicolas Douchez]], French footballer
* [[April 24]]
** [[Austin Nichols]], American actor
** [[Karen Asrian]], Armenian chess Grandmaster (d. [[2008]])
* [[April 25]] – [[Kazuhito Tadano]], Japanese baseball player
* [[April 26]]
** [[Jordana Brewster]], American actress
** [[Marlon King]], Jamaican footballer
** [[Channing Tatum]], American actor and model
* [[April 27]] – [[Zayed Khan]], Indian actor
* [[April 28]] – [[Josh Howard]], American basketball player
* [[April 29]] – [[Kian Egan]], Irish singer ([[Westlife]])
* [[April 30]] – [[Luis Scola]], Argentine basketball player

=== May ===

[[File:Ellie Kemper photo by Josephine Sittenfeld.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Ellie Kemper]]]]
[[File:SGerrard.JPG|150px|thumbnail|right|[[Steven Gerrard]]]]
* [[May 1]] – [[Ana Claudia Talancón]], Mexican actress
* [[May 2]]
** [[Tim Borowski]], German footballer
** [[Ellie Kemper]], American actress
** [[Zat Knight]], English footballer
* [[May 3]] – [[Marcel Vigneron]], American chef
* [[May 5]] – [[Maia Hirasawa]], Swedish pop singer
* [[May 6]]
** [[Taebin]], Korean hip-hop artist ([[1TYM]])
** [[Kelly van der Veer]], Dutch reality TV star
** [[Dimitris Diamantidis]], Greek basketball player
* [[May 7]] – [[Johan Kenkhuis]], Dutch swimmer
* [[May 8]] – [[Benny Yau]], Canadian entertainer
* [[May 9]]
** [[Grant Hackett]], Australian swimmer
** [[Norihiro Nishi]], Japanese footballer
* [[May 10]] – [[Pete Gray (activist)|Pete Gray]], Australian environmental activist (d. [[2011]])
* [[May 15]] – [[Josh Beckett]], American baseball player
* [[May 18]] – [[Ali Zafar]], Pakistani music composer, singer-songwriter, painter and actor
* [[May 19]] – [[Dean Heffernan]], Australian footballer
* [[May 22]] – [[Lucy Gordon (actress)|Lucy Gordon]], British actress (d. [[2009]])
* [[May 24]] – [[Cecilia Cheung]], Hong Kong actress
* [[May 28]]
** [[Mark Feehily]], Irish singer ([[Westlife]])
** [[Jørgen Strickert]], Norwegian comedian
* [[May 29]] – [[Michael Stasko]], Canadian actor
* [[May 30]] – [[Steven Gerrard]], English footballer

=== June ===
[[File:Venus Williams 4.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Venus Williams]]]]
[[File:Mike Fisher.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Mike Fisher (ice hockey)|Mike Fisher]]]]
* [[June 1]]
** [[Oliver James (entertainer)|Oliver James]], British actor
** [[Damien Fahey]], American MTV VJ, television host, and drummer
* [[June 2]] – [[Lindsey Yamasaki]], Japanese-American basketball player
* [[June 5]] – [[Mike Fisher (ice hockey)|Mike Fisher]], Canadian hockey player
* [[June 7]] – [[Henkka Seppälä]], Finnish bassist ([[Children of Bodom]])
* [[June 10]]
** [[Francelino Matuzalem]], Brazilian footballer
** [[Wang Yuegu]], Singaporean Olympic table tennis player
* [[June 13]]
** [[Sarah Connor (singer)|Sarah Connor]], German singer
** [[Juan Carlos Navarro (basketball)|Juan Carlos Navarro]], Spanish basketball player
* [[June 15]] – [[Almudena Cid]] Spanish rhythmic gymnast
* [[June 16]]
** [[Brad Gushue]], Canadian curler
** [[Joey Yung]], Hong Kong singer
* [[June 17]]
** [[Kimeru]], Japanese singer
** [[Venus Williams]], American tennis player
** [[Jeph Jacques]], American webcomic writer
* [[June 19]] – [[Jason White (American football)|Jason White]], American football player
* [[June 22]] – [[Ilya Bryzgalov]], Russian ice hockey player
* [[June 23]]
** [[Ramnaresh Sarwan]], West Indian cricketer
** [[Manus Boonjumnong]], Thai boxer
** [[Francesca Schiavone]], Italian tennis player
** [[Jessica Taylor (Liberty X)|Jessica Taylor]], English singer ([[Liberty X]])
** [[Murder of Pai Hsiao-yen|Pai Hsiao-yen]], Taiwanese-Japanese murder victim (d.[[1997]])
* [[June 24]]
** [[Liane Balaban]], Canadian actress
** [[Minka Kelly]], American actress
* [[June 25]] – [[Nozomi Takeuchi]], Japanese actress
* [[June 26]] – [[Michael Vick]], American football player
* [[June 29]]
** [[Katherine Jenkins]], Welsh soprano
** [[Martin Truex Jr]], American race car driver

=== July ===

[[File:EvaGreenByTFL2009TIFF.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Eva Green]]]]
[[File:Jessica Simpson 54th Presidential Inaugural Opening Celebration 2 cropped.jpeg|thumb|right|150px|[[Jessica Simpson]]]]
[[File:Kristen Bell at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.JPG|thumb|right|150px|[[Kristen Bell]]]]
* [[July 1]] – [[Patrick Aufiero]], American ice hockey player
* [[July 3]]
** [[Roland Mark Schoeman]], South African swimmer
** [[Olivia Munn]], American actress and model
* [[July 5]]
** [[Eva Green]], French actress and model
** [[Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio]], American reality TV star
** [[Jason Wade]], American singer & guitarist ([[Lifehouse (band)|Lifehouse]])
* [[July 6]] – [[Pau Gasol]], Spanish basketball player
* [[July 7]] – [[Michelle Kwan]], American figure skater
* [[July 8]]
** [[Robbie Keane]], Irish footballer
** [[Yang Tae-Young]], South Korean gymnast
* [[July 9]] – [[Kathia Rodriguez]], Puerto Rican actress
* [[July 10]]
** [[Adam Petty]], American race car driver (d. [[2000]])
** [[Jessica Simpson]], American singer
** [[The Angry Video Game Nerd|James Rolfe]], American director, actor and writer (on the Internet)
* [[July 15]]
** [[Jasper Pääkkönen]], Finnish actor and film producer
** [[Reggie Abercrombie]], American baseball player
** [[JW-Jones]], Canadian blues musician
* [[July 16]]
** [[Adam Scott (golfer)|Adam Scott]], Australian golfer
** [[Svetlana Feofanova]], Russian pole-vaulter
* [[July 17]] – [[Ryan Miller]], American ice hockey goaltender
* [[July 18]] – [[Kristen Bell]], American actress
* [[July 19]]
** [[Mark Webber (actor)|Mark Webber]], American actor
** [[Michelle Heaton]], English singer ([[Liberty X]])
* [[July 20]] – [[Gisele Bündchen]], Brazilian supermodel
* [[July 21]] – [[CC Sabathia]], American baseball player
* [[July 22]]
** [[Dirk Kuyt]], Dutch footballer
** [[Kate Ryan]], Belgian singer
* [[July 23]] – [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]], American singer, actress, ([[Destiny's Child]])
* [[July 25]] – [[Rebeka Dremelj]], Slovenian singer
* [[July 27]] – [[Dolph Ziggler|Nick Nemeth]], American professional wrestler
* [[July 28]] – [[Noel Sullivan]], Welsh singer ([[Hear'Say]]) and actor
* [[July 29]] – [[Fernando González]], Chilean tennis player
* [[July 30]] – [[Diam's]], French rapper

=== August ===
[[File:Macaulay Culkin singing (2010).jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Macaulay Culkin]]]]
[[File:ChrisPineatCampArifjan cropped.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Chris Pine]]]]
* [[August 3]]
** [[Nadia Ali]], Pakistani-American singer-songwriter
** [[Dominic Moore]], Canadian ice hockey player
* [[August 5]] – [[Wayne Bridge]], English footballer
* [[August 8]] – [[Craig Breslow]], American baseball pitcher
* [[August 9]]
** [[Charlie David]], Canadian actor
** [[Dominic Tabuna]], Nauruan politician
* [[August 10]] – [[Pua Magasiva]], Samoan actor
* [[August 11]] – [[Monika Pyrek]], Polish pole vaulter
* [[August 12]] – [[Maggie Lawson]], American actress
* [[August 14]] – [[Roy Williams (safety)|Roy Williams]], American football player
* [[August 16]]
** [[Julien Absalon]], French mountain biker
** [[Vanessa Carlton]], American singer
* [[August 17]]
** [[David Legwand]], American ice hockey player
** [[Lene Marlin]], Norwegian singer and musician
* [[August 18]] – [[Damion Stewart]], Jamaican footballer
* [[August 19]] – [[Adrian Lulgjuraj]], Albanian singer
*[[August 21]]
** [[Jon Lajoie]], Canadian comedian
** [[Paul Menard]], American race car driver
* [[August 23]] – [[Rex Grossman]], American football player
* [[August 24]] – [[Rachael Carpani]], Australian actress
* [[August 26]]
** [[Macaulay Culkin]], American actor
** [[Chris Pine]], American actor
* [[August 27]] – [[Derrick Strait]], American football player
* [[August 28]] – [[Debra Lafave]], American teacher
* [[August 29]]
** [[William Levy (actor)|William Levy]], Cuban-American actor
** [[David West (basketball)|David West]], American basketball player

=== September ===

[[File:Michelle Williams 2012 Shankbone.JPG|thumb|right|150px|[[Michelle Williams (actress)|Michelle Williams]]]]
[[File:YaoMingonoffense2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Yao Ming]]]]
[[File:Nigar Camal 2012.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Nigar Jamal]]]]
[[File:Zachary Levi by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Zachary Levi]]]]
* [[September 2]] – [[Dany Sabourin]], French Canadian ice hockey goaltender
* [[September 3]]
** [[Jennie Finch]], American softball player
** [[Polina Smolova]], Belarusian singer
* [[September 5]] – [[Kevin Simm]], English singer ([[Liberty X]])
* [[September 6]]
** [[Joseph Yobo]], Nigerian footballer
** [[Samuel Peter]], Nigerian boxer & heavyweight champion
** [[Kerry Katona]], English TV presenter and former pop star ([[Atomic Kitten]])
* [[September 7]]
** [[Nigar Jamal]], Azerbaijani singer, [[Eurovision Song Contest]] [[Eurovision Song Contest 2011|2011]] winner
** [[Gabriel Milito]], Argentine footballer
** [[Mark Prior]], American baseball player
* [[September 8]] – [[Eric Hutchinson]], American singer-songwriter
* [[September 9]]
** [[Michelle Williams (actress)|Michelle Williams]], American actress
** [[Denise Quiñones]], Puerto Rican actress, [[Miss Universe 2001]]
* [[September 11]] – [[Mike Comrie]], Canadian ice hockey player
* [[September 12]]
** [[Sean Burroughs]], American baseball player
** [[Yao Ming]], Chinese basketball player
* [[September 13]]
** [[Ben Savage]], American actor ([[Boy Meets World]])
** [[Daisuke Matsuzaka]], Japanese baseball player
* [[September 15]] – [[Jolin Tsai]], Taiwanese singer
* [[September 19]] - [[Tegan and Sara]] Quin, Canadian singer/songwriters
* [[September 21]]
** [[Kareena Kapoor]], Indian actress
** [[Autumn Reeser]], American actress
* [[September 23]]
** [[Syu]], Japanese guitarist
* [[September 24]]
** [[Victoria Pendleton]], English cyclist
** [[Amy Joyce Hastings]], Irish actress
* [[September 25]] – [[T.I.]] (Clifford Harris), African-American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author
* [[September 26]] – [[Daniel Sedin|Daniel]] and [[Henrik Sedin]], Swedish ice hockey players
* [[September 29]]
** [[Patrick Agyemang]], Ghanaian footballer
** [[Zachary Levi]], American actor
** [[Dallas Green (musician)|Dallas Green]], Musician ([[Alexisonfire]], [[City and Colour]])
* [[September 30]]
** [[Martina Hingis]], Swiss tennis player
** [[Guillermo Rigondeaux]], Cuban boxer
** [[Warpaint (band)|Emily Kokal]], vocalist/guitarist of all-girl band [[Warpaint (band)|Warpaint]]
** [[Arisa Ogasawara]], Japanese voice actress

=== October ===
[[File:Nick Cannon by David Shankbone.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Nick Cannon]]]]
[[File:Kim Kardashian 4.JPG|thumb|right|150px|[[Kim Kardashian]]]]
[[File:Tanel Padar @ Raadio 2 Hit Of The Year.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Tanel Padar]]]]
* [[October 3]] – [[Danny O'Donoghue]], Irish singer-songwriter ([[The Script]])
* [[October 4]]
** [[Tomáš Rosický]], Czech footballer
** [[Me'Lisa Barber]], American athlete
* [[October 5]] – [[James Toseland]], English motorcycle racer
* [[October 8]]
** [[The Miz|Michael Mizanin]], American professional wrestler
** [[Nick Cannon]], African-American actor, comedian, rapper, entrepreneur, record producer, radio, and television personality
* [[October 10]]
** [[Sherine]], Egyptian singer
** [[Lynn Hung]], Hong Kong actress
* [[October 12]]
** [[Ledley King]], English footballer
** [[Nadzeya Astapchuk]], Belarusian athlete
* [[October 13]]
** [[Ashanti (entertainer)|Ashanti]], African-American singer
** [[Scott Parker]], English footballer
* [[October 14]]
** [[Terrence McGee]], American football player
** [[Ben Whishaw]], English actor
* [[October 16]]
** [[Sue Bird]], American basketball player
** [[Timana Tahu]], Australian Rugby League player
* [[October 17]] – [[Ekaterina Gamova]], Russian volleyball player
* [[October 18]] – [[Reetinder Sodhi]], Indian cricket player
* [[October 19]] – [[José Bautista]], Dominican baseball player
* [[October 21]] – [[Kim Kardashian]], American socialite and television personality
* [[October 24]]
** [[Monica (singer)|Monica Arnold]], African-American singer
** [[Casey Wilson]], American actress and comedienne
* [[October 27]] – [[Tanel Padar]], Estonian singer, [[Eurovision Song Contest]] [[Eurovision Song Contest 2001|2001]] winner
* [[October 28]]
** [[Alan Smith (footballer, born 1980)|Alan Smith]], English footballer
** [[Christy Hemme]], American professional wrestler
* [[October 29]] – [[Ben Foster]], American actor

=== November ===

[[File:RyanGosling10-19.JPG|thumb|right|150px|[[Ryan Gosling]]]]
[[File:Nick Swisher.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Nick Swisher]]]]
* [[November 4]] – [[Sabrina Colie]], Jamaican actress
* [[November 5]] – [[Christoph Metzelder]], German footballer
* [[November 6]] – [[Anri Jokhadze]], Georgian pop singer
* [[November 7]] – [[Gervasio Deferr]], Spanish gymnast
* [[November 10]] – [[Calvin Chen]], Taiwanese pop singer
* [[November 11]] – [[Willie Parker]], American football player
* [[November 12]] – [[Ryan Gosling]], Canadian actor
* [[November 13]] – [[Monique Coleman]], American actress
* [[November 15]] – [[Kevin Staut]], French equestrian
* [[November 16]] – [[Kayte Christensen]], American basketball player
* [[November 17]] – [[Isaac Hanson]], American musician
* [[November 18]]
** [[Denny Hamlin]], American race car driver
** [[Dustin Kensrue]], Canadian singer
** [[François Duval]], Belgian rally driver
** [[Junichi Okada]], Japanese singer
** [[Luke Chadwick]], English footballer
** [[Mathew Baynton]], English actor and writer
** [[Minori Chihara]], Japanese voice actress and singer
* [[November 19]] – [[Adele Silva]], English actress and model
* [[November 21]]
** [[Hank Blalock]], American baseball player
** [[Hiroyuki Tomita]], Japanese gymnast
** [[Elaine Yiu]], Hong Kong actress
* [[November 22]] – [[David Artell]], English footballer
* [[November 23]] – [[Jonathan Papelbon]], American baseball player
* [[November 25]]
** [[John-Michael Liles]], American hockey player
** [[Nick Swisher]], American baseball player
* [[November 26]] – [[Satoshi Ohno]], Japanese singer
* [[November 28]] – [[Lisa Middelhauve]], German singer ([[Xandria]])
* [[November 29]] – [[Janina Gavankar]], American actress and musician

=== December ===
[[File:CA2010PREIMRE.jpg|thumb|right|130px|[[Christina Aguilera]]]]
[[File:Jake Gyllenhaal (Berlinale 2012).jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Jake Gyllenhaal]]]]
[[File:Eliza Dushku at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival-alt.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Eliza Dushku]]]]
* [[December 1]] – [[Joel A. Sutherland]], Canadian author
* [[December 3]]
** [[Anna Chlumsky]], American actress
** [[Jim Sorgi]], American football player
* [[December 5]]
** [[Ibrahim Maalouf]], Lebanese-born French trumpeter
** [[Shizuka Itō]], Japanese actor
* [[December 6]]
** [[Steve Lovell]], English footballer
** [[Kei Yasuda]], Japanese singer
* [[December 7]] – [[John Terry]], English footballer
* [[December 9]] – [[Ryder Hesjedal]], Canadian professional cyclist
* [[December 10]]
** [[Marina Orlova (Internet celebrity)|Marina Orlova]], Internet celebrity
** [[Sarah Chang]], American violinist
* [[December 13]]
** [[Satoshi Tsumabuki]], Japanese actor
** [[Bosco Wong]], Hong Kong actor
* [[December 15]] – [[Sergio Pizzorno]], English guitarist and songwriter, member of alternative rock band Kasabian
* [[December 18]] – [[Christina Aguilera]], American singer
* [[December 19]]
** [[Jessica Bangkok]], American pornographic actress
** [[Jake Gyllenhaal]], American actor
* [[December 20]]
** [[Ashley Cole]], English footballer
** [[Fitz Hall]], English footballer
** [[Chris Edwards (musician)|Chris Edwards]], English musician, member of alternative rock band Kasabian
* [[December 22]] – [[Chris Carmack]], American actor
* [[December 23]] – [[Cody Ross]], American baseball player
* [[December 27]] – [[Bernard Berrian]], American football player
* [[December 30]] – [[Eliza Dushku]], American actress
* [[December 31]] – [[Richie McCaw]], New Zealand rugby player

== Deaths ==

=== January ===
[[File:Jimmy durante 1964.JPG|150px|thumb|[[Jimmy Durante]]]]
* [[January 1]] – [[Adolph Deutsch]], American composer (b. [[1897]])
* [[January 3]] – [[Joy Adamson]], Austrian-born conservationist and author (b. [[1910]])
* [[January 7]] – [[Simone Mathieu]], French tennis champion (b. [[1908]])
* [[January 8]] – [[John Mauchly]], American physicist and inventor (b. [[1907]])
* [[January 10]] – [[George Meany]], American labor leader (b. [[1894]])
* [[January 11]] – [[Barbara Pym]], English novelist (b. [[1913]])
* [[January 13]] – [[Andre Kostelanetz]], Russian-born conductor and arranger (b. [[1901]])
* [[January 17]] – [[Barbara Britton]], American actress (b. [[1919]])
* [[January 18]] – Sir [[Cecil Beaton]], English photographer (b. [[1904]])
* [[January 19]] – [[William O. Douglas]], American [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]] Justice (b. [[1898]])
* [[January 21]] – [[Georges Painvin]], French cryptographer (b. [[1886]])
* [[January 24]] – [[Lil Dagover]], German actress (b. [[1887]])
* [[January 28]] – [[Franco Evangelisti (composer)|Franco Evangelisti]], Italian composer (b. [[1926]])
* [[January 29]] – [[Jimmy Durante]], American actor, singer, and comedian (b. [[1893]])
* [[January 30]] – [[Professor Longhair]], American musician (b. [[1918]])

=== February ===
* [[February 2]]
** [[Hanna Rovina]], Russian-born Israeli actress (b. [[1889]])
** [[William Howard Stein]], American chemist, [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry|Nobel Prize]] laureate (b. [[1911]])
* [[February 6]] – [[Albert Kotin]], American [[abstract expressionist]] painter (b. [[1907]])
* [[February 9]] – [[Tom Macdonald (writer)|Tom Macdonald]], Welsh journalist and novelist (b. [[1900]])
* [[February 12]] – [[Muriel Rukeyser]], American poet (b. [[1913]])
* [[February 13]] – [[David Janssen]], American actor (b. [[1931]])
* [[February 14]] – [[Rudra Baruah|Luitkonwar Rudra Baruah]], [[Assamese people|Assamese]] composer and actor
* [[February 17]]
** [[Jerry Fielding]], American conductor and music director (b. [[1922]])
** [[Graham Sutherland]], English artist (b. [[1903]])
* [[February 18]] – [[Gale Robbins]], American singer and actress (b. [[1921]])
* [[February 19]] – [[Bon Scott]], Scottish-born Australian rock singer ([[AC/DC]]) (b. [[1946]])
* [[February 20]]
** [[Joseph Banks Rhine]], American parapsychologist (b. [[1895]])
** [[Alice Roosevelt Longworth|Alice Longworth]], U.S. President [[Theodore Roosevelt]]'s daughter, wife of [[Nicholas Longworth]] (b. [[1884]])
* [[February 22]] – [[Oskar Kokoschka]], Austrian painter and poet (b. [[1886]])
* [[February 24]] – [[Clement Martyn Doke]], South African linguist (b. [[1893]])
* [[February 27]]
** [[George Tobias]], American actor (b. [[1901]])
** [[Shin'ichi Hisamatsu]], Japanese philosopher (b. [[1889]])

=== March ===
[[File:Mural Oscar Romero UES.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Oscar Romero]]]]
* [[March 1]]
** [[Dixie Dean]], English football player (b. [[1907]])
** [[Wilhelmina Cooper|Wilhelmina]], Dutch-born American high-fashion model and owner of model agency (b. [[1940]])
** [[Daniil Khrabrovitsky]], Soviet film director (b. [[1923]])
* [[March 5]]
** [[Jay Silverheels]], Native American actor (b. [[1912]])
** [[Winifred Wagner]], German daughter-in-law of [[Richard Wagner]], close friend of [[Adolf Hitler]] (b. [[1897]])
* [[March 9]] – [[Heinz Linge]], Hitler's personal valet (b. [[1913]]).
* [[March 10]] – [[Herman Tarnower]], American doctor and [[Jean Harris|murder victim]] (b. [[1910]])
* [[March 11]] – [[Maud Hart Lovelace]], American author (b. [[1892]])
* [[March 14]]
** [[Anna Jantar]], Polish singer (b. [[1950]])
** [[Mohammad Hatta]], Indonesia's first vice president (b. [[1902]])
* [[March 16]] – [[Tamara de Lempicka]], Polish-born painter (b. [[1898]])
* [[March 18]]
** [[Jessica Dragonette]], American singer (b. [[1900]])
** [[Erich Fromm]], German-born psychologist and philosopher (b. [[1900]])
** [[Louise Lovely]], Australian actress (b. [[1895]])
* [[March 21]] – [[Peter Stoner]], American mathematician, astronomer and Christian apologist (b. [[1888]])
* [[March 24]]
** [[John Barrie]], British actor (b. [[1917]])
** [[Pierre Etchebaster]], French real tennis player (b. [[1893]])
** [[Óscar Romero]], [[El Salvador]] Roman Catholic archbishop (assassinated) (b. [[1917]])
* [[March 25]]
** [[Roland Barthes]], French literary critic and writer (b. [[1915]])
** [[Walter Susskind]], Czech conductor (b. [[1913]])
** [[James Wright (poet)|James Wright]], American poet (b. [[1927]])
** [[Milton H. Erickson]], American psychiatrist (b.[[1901]])
* [[March 28]] – [[Dick Haymes]], Argentine actor and singer (b. [[1916]])
* [[March 29]] – [[Mantovani]], Italian-born conductor and arranger (b. [[1905]])
* [[March 31]]
** [[Vladimír Holan]], Czech poet (b. [[1905]])
** [[Jesse Owens]], African-American athlete (b. [[1913]])

=== April ===
[[File:Jean-Paul Sartre FP.JPG|150px|thumb|[[Jean-Paul Sartre]]]]
[[File:Hitchcock, Alfred 02.jpg|150px|thumb|[[Alfred Hitchcock]]]]
* [[April 4]] – [[Red Sovine]], American country & folk singer & songwriter (b. [[1917]])
* [[April 6]] – [[John Collier (writer)|John Collier]], English writer (b. [[1901]])
* [[April 10]] – [[Kay Medford]], American actress (b. [[1914]])
* [[April 11]] – [[Ümit Kaftancıoğlu]], Turkish writer (b. [[1935]])
* [[April 12]] – [[Clark McConachy]], New Zealand snooker and billiards player (b. [[1895]])
* [[April 15]]
** [[Raymond Bailey]], American actor (b. [[1904]])
** [[Marshall Reed]], American film and television actor (b. [[1917]])
** [[Jean-Paul Sartre]], French philosopher and writer, [[Nobel Prize in Literature|Nobel Prize]] laureate (b. [[1905]])
* [[April 19]] – [[Tony Beckley]], English character actor (b. [[1927]])
* [[April 20]] – [[Katherine Kennicott Davis]], American composer (b. [[1892]])
* [[April 21]] – [[Sohrab Sepehri]], Persian poet and painter (b. [[1928]])
* [[April 22]] – [[Jane Froman]], American singer and actress (b. [[1907]])
* [[April 24]] – [[Alejo Carpentier]], Cuban writer (b. [[1904]])
* [[April 25]] – [[Mario Bava]], Italian film director (b. [[1914]])
* [[April 26]] – [[Cicely Courtneidge]], British actress (b. [[1893]])
* [[April 27]] – [[John Culshaw]], British recording producer and musicologist (b. [[1924]])
* [[April 29]] – [[Alfred Hitchcock]], British suspense film director (b. [[1899]])
* [[April 30]] – [[Luis Muñoz Marín]], Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician (b. [[1898]])

=== May ===
* [[May 2]] – [[George Pal]], Hungarian-born animator and producer (b. [[1904]])
* [[May 4]]
** [[Kay Hammond]], English actress (b. [[1909]])
** [[Josip Broz Tito]], [[President of Yugoslavia]] (b. [[1892]])
* [[May 5]] – [[Isabel Briggs Myers]], American psychological theorist and co-creator of the [[Myers-Briggs Type Indicator]] (b. [[1897]])
* [[May 8]] – [[Geoffrey Baker]], English [[field marshal]] (b. [[1912]])
* [[May 12]] – [[Lillian Roth]], American actress (b. [[1910]])
* [[May 14]]
** [[Carl Ebert]], German theatre and opera director (b. [[1887]])
** [[Hugh Griffith]], Welsh actor (b. [[1912]])
* [[May 16]] – [[Marin Preda]], Romanian writer (b. [[1922]])
* [[May 18]]
** [[David A. Johnston]], American volcanologist (b. [[1949]]) (killed by [[1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens|eruption of Mount St. Helens]]))
** [[Ian Curtis]], British musician and singer ([[Joy Division]]) (b. [[1956]])
* [[May 21]] – [[Ida Kamińska]], Polish actress (b. [[1899]])
* [[May 28]] – [[Rolf Nevanlinna]], Finnish mathematician (b. [[1895]])

=== June ===
* [[June 1]] – [[Rube Marquard]], American baseball player ([[New York Giants (MLB)|New York Giants]]) and a member of the [[MLB Hall of Fame]] (b. [[1886]])
* [[June 7]]
** [[Henry Miller]], American writer (b. [[1891]])
** [[Elizabeth Craig (writer)|Elizabeth Craig]], British chef and writer (b. [[1883]])
** [[Philip Guston]], American painter (b. [[1912]])
* [[June 8]] – [[Ernst Busch (actor)|Ernst Busch]], German singer and actor (b. [[1900]])
* [[June 12]]
** [[Masayoshi Ōhira]], [[Prime Minister of Japan]] (b. [[1910]])
** [[Billy Butlin]], South African–born Canadian founder of [[Butlins|Butlins Holiday Camps]] (b. [[1899]])
** [[Milburn Stone]], American actor (b. [[1904]])
* [[June 13]] – [[Walter Rodney]], Guyanese historian and political figure (b. [[1942]])
* [[June 20]] – [[Amy Key Clarke]], English mystical poet (b. [[1892]])
* [[June 21]] – [[Bert Kaempfert]], German orchestra leader and songwriter (b. [[1923]])
* [[June 23]]
** [[Clyfford Still]], American painter (b. [[1904]])
** [[John Laurie]], British actor (b. [[1897]])
** [[Sanjay Gandhi]], Indian son of [[Indira Gandhi]] (air crash) (b. [[1946]])
** [[V. V. Giri]], Indian politician and 4th [[President of India]] (b. [[1894]])
* [[June 24]] – [[Boris Kaufman]], Russian cinematographer (b. [[1897]])
* [[June 27]] – [[Carey McWilliams (journalist)|Carey McWilliams]], American author, editor, and lawyer (b. [[1905]])
* [[June 28]] – [[José Iturbi]], Spanish conductor and musician (b. [[1895]])

=== July ===
[[File:Peter Sellers at home in Belgravia, London, 1973.jpg|150px|thumb|[[Peter Sellers]]]]
[[File:Shah of iran.png|150px|thumb|[[Muhammad Reza Pahlavi|Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi]]]]
* July – [[Robert Brackman]], American painter (b. [[1898]])
* [[July 1]] – [[C. P. Snow]], British physicist and novelist (b. [[1905]])
* [[July 4]] – [[Gregory Bateson]], British anthropologist, [[anthropology|anthropologist]], [[social sciences|social scientist]], [[linguistics|linguist]], [[semiotics|semiotician]] and [[cybernetics|cyberneticist]] (b. [[1904]])
* [[July 6]] – [[Gail Patrick]], American actress (b. [[1911]])
* [[July 7]]
** [[Reginald Gardiner]], English actor (b. [[1903]])
** [[Dore Schary]], American film writer, director, and producer (b. [[1905]])
* [[July 9]] – [[Vinicius de Moraes]], Brazilian writer, poet and diplomat (b. [[1913]])
* [[July 15]] – [[Ben Selvin]], American orchestra leader & recording artist (b. [[1898]])
* [[July 17]]
** [[Don "Red" Barry]], American actor (b. [[1912]])
** [[Boris Delaunay]], Russian mathematician (b. [[1890]])
* [[July 23]] – [[Keith Godchaux]], American [[musician]] of the band The [[Grateful Dead]] (b. [[1948]])
* [[July 24]]
** [[Uttam Kumar]] (Arun Kumar Chatterjee), [[Bengali people|Bengali]] actor (b. [[1926]])
** [[Peter Sellers]], English comedian and actor (b. [[1925]])
* [[July 25]] – [[Vladimir Vysotsky]], Russian singer-songwriter, poet, actor (b. [[1938]])
* [[July 26]]
** [[Allen Hoskins]], American actor (b. [[1920]])
** [[Kenneth Tynan]], English theatre critic (b. [[1927]])
* [[July 27]] – [[Muhammad Reza Pahlavi]], [[Pahlavi dynasty|Shah of Iran]] (b. [[1919]])
* [[July 31]]
** [[Pascual Jordan]], German physicist (b. [[1902]])
** [[Mohammed Rafi]], Indian singer (b. [[1924]])
** [[Bobby Van]], American actor (b. [[1928]])

=== August ===
[[File:Otto (59)Frank.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Otto Frank]]]]
* [[August 1]]
** [[Patrick Depailler]], French racing driver (b. [[1944]])
** [[Strother Martin]], American actor (b. [[1919]])
* [[August 2]] – [[Donald Ogden Stewart]], American writer (b. [[1894]])
* [[August 7]] – [[Jacqueline Cochran|Jackie Cochran]], American pilot (b. [[1906]])
* [[August 9]] – [[Elliott Nugent]], American actor (b. [[1896]])
* [[August 10]] – [[Yahya Khan]], [[President of Pakistan]] (b. [[1917]])
* [[August 14]] – [[Dorothy Stratten]], Canadian model (murdered) (b. [[1960]])
* [[August 19]] – [[Otto Frank]], German father of Jewish diarist [[Anne Frank]] (b. [[1889]])
* [[August 20]] – [[Joe Dassin]], French singer (b. [[1938]])
* [[August 22]] – [[Norman Shelley]], British actor (b. [[1903]])
* [[August 24]] – [[Yootha Joyce]], British actress (b. [[1927]])
* [[August 25]] – [[Gower Champion]], American theatre director, choreographer, and dancer (b. [[1919]])
* [[August 26]]
** [[Tex Avery]], American cartoonist (b. [[1908]])
** [[Miliza Korjus]], Estonian-Polish opera singer (b. [[1909]])

=== September ===
* [[September 3]]
** [[Barbara O'Neil]], American actress (b. [[1909]])
** [[Dirch Passer]], Danish actor (b. [[1926]])
** [[Duncan Renaldo]], American actor (b. [[1904]])
* [[September 8]] – [[Willard Libby]], American chemist, [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry|Nobel Prize]] laureate (b. [[1908]])
* [[September 12]] – [[Lillian Randolph]], American actress (b. [[1898]])
* [[September 15]] – [[Bill Evans]], American jazz pianist (b. [[1929]])
* [[September 16]]
** [[Jean Piaget]], Swiss psychologist (b. [[1896]])
** [[Julio Franco Arango]], Colombian Roman Catholic bishop (b. [[1914]])
* [[September 17]] – [[Anastasio Somoza Debayle]], former President of Nicaragua (b. [[1925]])
* [[September 18]] – [[Katherine Anne Porter]], American author (b. [[1890]])
* [[September 19]] – [[Sol Lesser]], American film producer (b. [[1890]])
* [[September 23]] – [[Jacobus Johannes Fouché]], 2nd [[State President of South Africa]] (b. [[1898]])
* [[September 25]]
** [[John Bonham]], British rock drummer ([[Led Zeppelin]]) (b. [[1948]])
** [[Lewis Milestone]], American film director (b. [[1895]])
** [[Marie Under]], Estonian poet (b. [[1883]])

=== October ===
* [[October 6]] – [[Hattie Jacques]], British actress (b. [[1922]])
* [[October 7]] – [[Sydney Gordon Russell]], English designer and craftsman (b. [[1892]])
* [[October 10]] – [[Billie Thomas]], American actor (Buckwheat, [[Our Gang]]) (b. [[1931]])
* [[October 20]] – Lady [[Isobel Barnett]], British television personality (b. [[1918]])
* [[October 21]] – [[Hans Asperger]], Austrian pediatrician after whom [[Asperger syndrome]] was named (b. [[1906]])
* [[October 25]]
** [[Sahir Ludhianvi]], Urdu/Hindustani poet and Hindi film lyricist (b. [[1921]])
** [[Virgil Fox]], American organist (b. [[1912]])
** [[Víctor Galíndez]], Argentine boxer (race car accident) (b. [[1948]])
* [[October 27]]
** [[Steve Peregrin Took]], British rock musician ([[T. Rex (band)|T. Rex]]) (b. [[1949]])
** [[John Hasbrouck Van Vleck]], American physicist, [[Nobel Prize in Physics|Nobel Prize]] laureate (b. [[1899]])
* [[October 29]] – [[Giorgio Borġ Olivier]], 7th Prime Minister of Malta (b. [[1911]])

=== November ===
[[File:Mae West - 1936.jpg|150px|thumb|[[Mae West]]]]
* [[November 4]]
** [[Elsie MacGill]], Canadian aeronautical engineer (b. [[1904]])
** [[Johnny Owen]], Welsh professional boxer (b. [[1956]])
* [[November 7]] – [[Steve McQueen]], American actor (b. [[1930]])
* [[November 9]]
** [[Gloria Guinness]], Mexican-born American fashion icon (b. [[1912]])
** [[Carmel Myers]], American actress (b. [[1899]])
** [[Victor Sen Yung]], American actor (b. [[1915]])
* [[November 16]] – [[Boris Aronson]], Russian set designer (b. [[1898]])
* [[November 18]] – [[Conn Smythe]], Canadian NHL coach (b. [[1895]])
* [[November 20]] – [[John McEwen]], 18th [[Prime Minister of Australia]] (b. [[1900]])
* [[November 22]]
** [[Norah McGuinness]], Northern Irish painter and illustrator (b. [[1901]])
** [[Mae West]], American actress (b. [[1893]])
* [[November 24]] – [[George Raft]], American actor (b. [[1895]])
* [[November 26]] – [[Rachel Roberts (actress)|Rachel Roberts]], British actress (b. [[1927]])
* [[November 27]] – [[F. Burrall Hoffman]], American architect (b. [[1882]])
* [[November 29]]
** [[Dorothy Day]], American social progressive (b. [[1897]])
** [[Babe London]], American actress and comedian (b. [[1901]])

=== December ===
[[File:JohnLennonpeace.jpg|thumb|150px|[[John Lennon]]]]
[[File:Colonel Harland Sanders in character.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Colonel Sanders]]]]
[[File:A. Kosygin 1967.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Alexei Kosygin]]]]
* [[December 2]] – [[Romain Gary]], Lithuanian-born writer (b. [[1914]])
* [[December 3]] – Sir [[Oswald Mosley]], British fascist leader (b. [[1896]])
* [[December 4]]
** [[Francisco Sá Carneiro]], [[Prime Minister of Portugal]] (plane crash) (b. [[1934]])
** [[Stanisława Walasiewicz]], Polish-born runner (b. [[1911]])
* [[December 7]] – [[Darby Crash]], American rock songwriter, singer ([[The Germs]]) (suicide) (b. [[1958]])
* [[December 8]] – [[John Lennon]], British singer, songwriter, and guitarist ([[The Beatles]]) (asassinated) (b. [[1940]])
* [[December 16]]
** [[Colonel Sanders]], American fast-food entrepreneur (b. [[1890]])
** [[Hellmuth Walter]], German engineer and inventor (b. [[1900]])
** [[Peter Collinson (film director)|Peter Collinson]], British film director (b. [[1936]])
* [[December 18]]
** [[Alexei Kosygin]], Russian politician, [[Premier of the Soviet Union]] (b. [[1904]])
** Sir [[Albert Margai]], second prime minister of Sierra Leone (b. [[1910]])
* [[December 19]] – [[Héctor José Cámpora]], Argentine Peronist politician, former president (b. [[1909]])
* [[December 21]] – [[Marc Connelly]], American playwright (b. [[1890]])
* [[December 23]] – [[Frank Norman]], English novelist, playwright and autobiographer (b. [[1930]])
* [[December 24]]
** [[Karl Dönitz]], German admiral and briefly [[President of Germany]] (b. [[1891]])
** [[Siggie Nordstrom]], American model, actress, entertainer, socialite and lead singer (The [[Nordstrom Sisters]]) (b. [[1893]])
* [[December 25]] – [[Victoria Drummond]], first woman marine engineer in Britain (b. [[1894]])
* [[December 26]] – [[Richard Chase]], American serial killer (b. [[1950]])
* [[December 28]] – [[Sam Levene]], American actor (b. [[1905]])
* [[December 29]] – [[Tim Hardin]], American musician (b. [[1941]])
* [[December 31]]
** [[Raoul Walsh]], American film director (b. [[1887]])
** [[Marshall McLuhan]], Canadian author and professor (b. [[1911]])

== Nobel Prizes ==
[[File:Nobel medal.png|right|100px]]
* [[Nobel Prize in Physics|Physics]] – [[James Watson Cronin]], [[Val Logsdon Fitch]]
* [[Nobel Prize in Chemistry|Chemistry]] – [[Paul Berg]], [[Walter Gilbert]], [[Frederick Sanger]]
* [[Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine|Medicine]] – [[Baruj Benacerraf]], [[Jean Dausset]], [[George D. Snell]]
* [[Nobel Prize in Literature|Literature]] – [[Czesław Miłosz]]
* [[Nobel Peace Prize|Peace]] – [[Adolfo Pérez Esquivel]]
* [[Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences|Economics]] – [[Lawrence Klein]]

== References ==
{{Portal|1980s}}
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:1980}}
[[Category:1980| ]]

Angel of Salvation

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Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)

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Resurrection (Galneryus album)

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One for All – All for One

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Reincarnation (Galneryus album)

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List of lead vocalists

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This is a '''list of lead vocalists'''. This list includes ''notable'' musicians whose status as the lead singer and/or vocalist of a musical group has been established by obvious fact or by the musical group itself. This list does ''not'' include persons who frequently share lead vocal duties with other members of a given music group (e.g. [[John Lennon]] of [[the Beatles]]) or who are principally the public face or spokesperson of the music group (e.g. [[Pete Wentz]] of [[Fall Out Boy]]). The musician's name appears behind a bullet, and the corresponding musical group appears in parentheses.

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{{dynamic list}}</center>


==0-9==
* [[2D (character)|2D]] ([[Gorillaz]])

==A==
* [[Jim Berger (singer)|All]] ([[Abruptum]], [[Ophthalamia]], [[War (Swedish band)|Total War]], [[Vondur]])
* [[Olve Eikemo|Abbath Doom Occulta]] ([[Immortal (band)|Immortal]])
* [[Eric Adams (musician)|Eric Adams]] ([[Manowar]])
* [[Tunde Adebimpe]] ([[TV on the Radio]])
* [[Sharon den Adel]] ([[Within Temptation]])
* [[Mikael Åkerfeldt]] ([[Opeth]], [[Storm Corrosion]], ex-[[Bloodbath]])
* [[Carrie Akre]] ([[Hammerbox]], [[Goodness (band)|Goodness]])
* [[Damon Albarn]] ([[Blur (band)|Blur]], [[Gorillaz]])
* [[Nate Albert]] ([[The Kickovers]])
* [[Walt Aldridge]] ([[The Shooters]])
* [[Gregg Allman]] ([[The Allman Brothers Band]])
* [[Pelle Almqvist]] ([[The Hives]])
* [[Tori Amos]] ([[Y Kant Tori Read]])
* [[Christopher Amott]] ([[Armageddon (band)|Armageddon]])
* [[Chrissy Amphlett]] ([[Divinyls]])
* [[Trey Anastasio]] ([[Phish]])
* [[Thomas Anders]] ([[Modern Talking]])
* [[Brett Anderson]] ([[Suede (band)|Suede]], [[The Tears]])
* [[Ian Anderson]] ([[Jethro Tull (band)|Jethro Tull]])
* [[Jon Anderson]] ([[Yes (band)|Yes]])
* [[Dan Andriano]] ([[Alkaline Trio]])
* [[Phil Anselmo]] ([[Pantera]], [[Superjoint Ritual]], [[Down (band)|Down]])
* [[Signe Toly Anderson]] ([[Jefferson Airplane]])
* [[Adam Ant]] ([[Adam and the Ants]])
* [[Tom Araya]] ([[Slayer]])
* [[Billie Joe Armstrong]] ([[Green Day]])
* [[Tim Armstrong]] ([[Rancid (band)|Rancid]])
* [[Richard Ashcroft]] ([[The Verve]])
* [[Ian Astbury]] ([[The Cult]], [[Southern Death Cult]], [[The Cult|Death Cult]], [[Holy Barbarians (band)|Holy Barbarians]], [[The Wondergirls]])
* [[Steve Augeri]] ([[Journey (band)|Journey]])
* [[Milo Aukerman]] ([[Descendents]])



==B==
* [[Tairrie B]] ([[Tura Satana (band)|Manhole]], [[Tura Satana (band)|Tura Satana]], [[My Ruin]])
* [[Sebastian Bach]] ([[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]])
* [[Faris Badwan]] ([[The Horrors]])
* [[Bae Suzy]] ([[Miss A]])
* [[Philip Bailey]] ([[Earth, Wind & Fire]])
* [[Adrienne Bailon]] ([[The Cheetah Girls (group)|The Cheetah Girls]], [[3LW]])
* [[Tunde Baiyewu]] ([[Lighthouse Family]])
* [[Marty Balin]] ([[Jefferson Airplane]])
* [[Ian Ball]] ([[Gomez (band)|Gomez]])
* [[Russ Ballard]] ([[Argent (band)|Argent]])
* [[Chris Ballew]] ([[The Presidents of the United States of America (band)|The Presidents of the United States of America]])
* [[Paul Baloff]] ([[Exodus (American band)|Exodus]])
* [[Alex Band]] ([[The Calling]])
* [[Paul Banks (singer)|Paul Banks]] ([[Interpol (band)|Interpol]])
* [[Carl Barât]] ([[The Libertines]], [[Dirty Pretty Things (band)|Dirty Pretty Things]])
* [[Gary Barlow]] ([[Take That]])
* [[Matt Barlow|Matthew Barlow]] ([[Iced Earth]])
* [[Tom Barman]] ([[Deus (band)|Deus]])
* [[Chris Barnes (musician)|Chris Barnes]] ([[Six Feet Under (band)|Six Feet Under]])
* [[Jimmy Barnes]] ([[Cold Chisel]])
* [[Richard Barone]] ([[The Bongos]])
* [[Al Barr]] ([[Dropkick Murphys]])
* [[Aaron Barrett]] ([[Reel Big Fish]])
* [[Dicky Barrett]] ([[The Mighty Mighty Bosstones]])
* [[Syd Barrett]] ([[Pink Floyd]])
* [[Stiv Bators]] ([[The Dead Boys]], [[The Lords of the New Church]])
* [[Blaze Bayley]] ([[Iron Maiden]])
* [[Eric Bazilian]] ([[The Hooters]])
* [[William Beckett (singer)|William Beckett]] ([[The Academy Is...]])
* [[Rob Beckley]] ([[Pillar (band)|Pillar]])
* [[Dan Bejar]] ([[Destroyer]])
* [[Adrian Belew]] ([[King Crimson]])
* [[Andy Bell (singer)|Andy Bell]] ([[Erasure]])
* [[Burton C. Bell]] ([[Fear Factory]])
* [[Joey Belladonna]] ([[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]])
* [[Matthew Bellamy]] ([[Muse (band)|Muse]])
* [[Max Bemis]] ([[Say Anything (band)|Say Anything]])
* [[Chester Bennington]] ([[Linkin Park]], [[Dead by Sunrise]])
* [[Glen Benton]] ([[Deicide (band)|Deicide]])
* [[Miki Berenyi]] ([[Lush (band)|Lush]])
* [[Cia Berg]] ([[Whale (band)|Whale]])
* [[Matt Berninger]] ([[The National (band)|The National]])
* [[Sarah Bettens]] ([[K's Choice]])
* [[Jello Biafra]] ([[Dead Kennedys]])
* [[Dave Bickler]] ([[Survivor (band)|Survivor]])
* [[Glenn Bidmead]] ([[Matt Finish]])
* [[Andy Biersack]] ([[Black Veil Brides]])
* [[Big Kenny]] ([[Big & Rich]])
* [[Chuck Billy (vocalist)|Chuck Billy]] ([[Testament (band)|Testament]])
* [[Jónsi|Jón Þór Birgisson]] ([[Sigur Rós]])
* [[Cedric Bixler-Zavala]] ([[At the Drive-In]], [[The Mars Volta]])
* [[Kat Bjelland]] ([[Babes in Toyland (band)|Babes in Toyland]], [[Katastrophy Wife]])
* [[Paul Black]] ([[L.A. Guns]])
* [[Black Francis|Frank Black]] ([[Pixies]])
* [[Jack Black]] ([[Tenacious D]])
* [[Jack Blades]]
* [[Blag Dahlia]] ([[Dwarves (band)|Dwarves]])
* [[Norman Blake (Scottish musician)|Norman Blake]] ([[Teenage Fanclub]])
* [[Rico Blanco]] ([[Rivermaya]])
* [[Stu Block]] ([[Into Eternity (band)|Into Eternity]], [[Iced Earth]])
* [[Buster Bloodvessel]] ([[Bad Manners]])
* [[Eric Bloom]] ([[Blue Öyster Cult]])
* [[Randy Blythe]] ([[Lamb of God (band)|Lamb of God]])
* [[Beau Bokan]] ([[Blessthefall]])
* [[Marc Bolan]] ([[T. Rex (band)|T. Rex]])
* [[Brandon Bolmer]] ([[Yesterdays Rising]], [[Chiodos]])
* [[Jon Bon Jovi]] ([[Bon Jovi]])
* [[Johnny Bonnel]] ([[Swingin' Utters]])
* [[Graham Bonnet]] ([[Rainbow (rock band)|Rainbow]], [[Michael Schenker Group]], [[Alcatrazz]])
* [[Bono]] ([[U2]])
* [[Christina Booth]] ([[Magenta (Welsh band)|Magenta]])
* [[Johnny Borrell]] ([[Razorlight]])
* [[Pierre Bouvier]] ([[Simple Plan]])
* [[Marcela Bovio]] ([[Stream of Passion]])
* [[Brandon Boyd]] ([[Incubus (band)|Incubus]])
* [[Phil Bozeman]] ([[Whitechapel (band)|Whitechapel]])
* [[James Dean Bradfield]] ([[Manic Street Preachers]])
* [[Daryl Braithwaite]] ([[Sherbet (band)|Sherbet]])
* [[Moya Brennan]] ([[Clannad]])
* [[Isaac Brock (musician)|Isaac Brock]] ([[Modest Mouse]], [[Ugly Casanova]])
* [[Elkie Brooks]] ([[Vinegar Joe (band)|Vinegar Joe]])
* [[Kix Brooks]] ([[Brooks & Dunn]])
* [[Trapt|Chris Taylor Brown]] ([[Trapt]])
* [[Errol Brown]] ([[Hot Chocolate (band)|Hot Chocolate]])
* [[Ian Brown]] ([[The Stone Roses]])
* [[King Adora|Matt Browne]] ([[King Adora]])
* [[Jack Bruce]] ([[Cream (band)|Cream]])
* [[Lindsey Buckingham]] ([[Fleetwood Mac]])
* [[Keith Buckley]] ([[Every Time I Die]])
* [[Ely Buendia]] ([[Eraserheads]], [[Pupil (band)|Pupil]])
* [[Tahita Bulmer]] ([[NYPC|New Young Pony Club]])
* [[Eric Burdon]] ([[The Animals]], [[War (band)|War]])
* [[Tim Burgess (musician)|Tim Burgess]] ([[The Charlatans (UK band)|The Charlatans]])
* [[Fat Mike|Michael Burkett]] ([[NOFX]])
* [[Benjamin Burnley]] ([[Breaking Benjamin]])
* [[Jake Burns]] ([[Stiff Little Fingers]])
* [[Pete Burns]] ([[Dead or Alive (band)|Dead or Alive]])
* [[Boz Burrell]] ([[King Crimson]])
* [[John Bush (musician)|John Bush]] ([[Armored Saint]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]])
* [[Win Butler]] ([[Arcade Fire]])
* [[Biff Byford]] ([[Saxon (band)|Saxon]])
* [[David Byrne]] ([[Talking Heads]])
* [[Byun Baekhyun]] ([[Exo (band)|Exo]])



==C==
* [[Fifth Harmony|Camila Cabello]] ([[Fifth Harmony]])
* [[Tony Cadena]] ([[Adolescents (band)|The Adolescents]])
* [[Andy Cairns]] ([[Therapy?]])
* [[Joey Cape]] ([[Lagwagon]])
* [[Mina Caputo]] ([[Life of Agony]])
* [[Austin Carlile]] ([[Of Mice & Men (band)|Of Mice & Men]])
* [[Belinda Carlisle]] ([[The Go-Go's]])
* [[Paulette Carlson]] ([[Highway 101]])
* [[Karen Carpenter]] ([[The Carpenters]])
* [[Chris Carrabba]] ([[Dashboard Confessional]])
* [[Nick Carter (musician)|Nick Carter]] ([[Backstreet Boys]])
* [[Julian Casablancas]] ([[The Strokes]])
* [[Harry Wayne Casey|Harry Wayne "KC" Casey]] ([[KC and the Sunshine Band]])
* [[Max Cavalera]] ([[Soulfly]], [[Sepultura]])
* [[Nick Cave]] ([[Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds]])
* [[CeeLo Green|Cee Lo Green]] ([[Gnarls Barkley]])
* [[Nic Cester]] ([[Jet (band)|Jet]])
* [[Peter Cetera]] ([[Chicago (band)|Chicago]])
* [[Spencer Chamberlain]] ([[Underoath]])
* [[Bill Champlin]] ([[Chicago (band)|Chicago]])
* [[Tom Chaplin]] ([[Keane (band)|Keane]])
* [[JC Chasez]] ([['N Sync]])
* [[Chris Cheney]] ([[The Living End]])
* [[Gary Cherone]] ([[Extreme (band)|Extreme]], [[Van Halen]])
* [[Andy Childs]] ([[Sixwire]])
* [[Alex Chilton]] ([[The Box Tops]], [[Big Star]])
* [[Cho Kyuhyun]] ([[Super Junior]])
* [[Subin (singer)|Cho Subin]] ([[Dal Shabet]])
* [[Bada (singer)|Choi Sung-hee]] ([[S.E.S. (band)|S.E.S.]])
* [[Stephen Christian]] ([[Anberlin]])
* [[Chuck D]] ([[Public Enemy (group)|Public Enemy]], [[Confrontation Camp]])
* [[Eric Clapton]] ([[Cream (band)|Cream]], [[Derek and the Dominos]])
* [[Chantal Claret]] ([[Morningwood]])
* [[Nigel Clark]] ([[Dodgy]])
* [[Les Claypool]] ([[Primus (band)|Primus]])
* [[Kurt Cobain]] ([[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]])
* [[Jarvis Cocker]] ([[Pulp (band)|Pulp]])
* [[Coko]] ([[SWV]])
* [[Edwyn Collins]] ([[Orange Juice (band)|Orange Juice]])
* [[Paul Collins (musician)|Paul Collins]] ([[The Beat (American band)|The Beat]])
* [[Phil Collins]] ([[Genesis (band)|Genesis]])
* [[Brian Connolly]] ([[Sweet (band)|Sweet]])
* [[Gaz Coombes]] ([[Supergrass]])
* [[John Cooper (musician)|John Cooper]] ([[Skillet (band)|Skillet]])
* [[Marcus Cooper]] ([[Pretty Ricky]])
* [[Julian Cope]] ([[The Teardrop Explodes]])
* [[John Corabi]] ([[Angora (band)|Angora]], [[The Scream (band)|The Scream]], [[Mötley Crüe]], [[Union (band)|Union]])
* [[Billy Corgan]] ([[The Smashing Pumpkins]])
* [[Chris Cornell]] ([[Soundgarden]], [[Audioslave]])
* [[Chris Corner]] ([[Sneaker Pimps]], [[IAMX]])
* [[Hugh Cornwell]] ([[The Stranglers]])
* [[Andrea Corr]] ([[The Corrs]])
* [[Dave Cousins]] ([[Strawbs]])
* [[David Coverdale]] ([[Deep Purple]], [[Whitesnake]])
* [[Nadine Coyle]] ([[Girls Aloud]])
* [[Wayne Coyne]] ([[The Flaming Lips]])
* [[Sarah Cracknell]] ([[Saint Etienne (band)|Saint Etienne]])
* [[Michael Crafter]] ([[I Killed the Prom Queen]], [[Carpathian (band)|Carpathian]], [[Bury Your Dead]])
* [[Jonny Craig]] ([[Dance Gavin Dance]], [[Emarosa]], [[Isles & Glaciers]])
* [[Darby Crash]] ([[Germs (band)|The Germs]])
* [[Kevin Cronin]] ([[REO Speedwagon]])
* [[Conrad Lant|Cronos]] ([[Venom (band)|Venom]])
* [[Attila Csihar]] ([[Mayhem (band)|Mayhem]])
* [[Burton Cummings]] ([[The Guess Who]])
* [[Jeff Current]] ([[Against All Will]], [[Seven Story Drop]])
* [[Rivers Cuomo]] ([[Weezer]])
* [[Cherie Currie]] ([[The Runaways]])
* [[Justin Currie]] ([[Del Amitri]])
* [[Ian Curtis]] ([[Joy Division]])
* [[Trace Cyrus]] ([[Metro Station (band)|Metro Station]])



==D==
* [[Brody Dalle]] ([[The Distillers]], [[Spinnerette]])
* [[Roger Daltrey]] ([[The Who]])
* [[Warrel Dane]] ([[Nevermore]])
* [[Glenn Danzig]] ([[Misfits (band)|The Misfits]], [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]], [[Samhain (band)|Samhain]])
* [[Dappy]] ([[N-Dubz]])
* [[Doc Corbin Dart]]
* [[Chris Daughtry]] ([[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]])
* [[Ray Davies]] ([[The Kinks]])
* [[Jonathan Davis]] ([[Korn]])
* [[Paul Day (musician)|Paul Day]] ([[Iron Maiden]])
* [[Kelli Ali|Kelli Dayton]] ([[Sneaker Pimps]])
* [[Zack de la Rocha]] ([[Rage Against the Machine]])
* [[Per "Dead" Ohlin|Dead]] ([[Mayhem (band)|Mayhem]])
* [[Johnny Dean]] ([[Menswear (band)|Menswear]])
* [[El DeBarge]] ([[DeBarge]])
* [[Carol Decker]] ([[T'Pau (band)|T'Pau]])
* [[Tom DeLonge]] ([[Angels & Airwaves]], [[Blink-182]], [[Box Car Racer]])
* [[Brad Delp]] ([[Boston (band)|Boston]])
* [[Andi Deris]] ([[Helloween]])
* [[Alex Désert]] ([[Hepcat (band)|Hepcat]])
* [[Deuce (singer)|Deuce]] ([[Hollywood Undead]])
* [[James Dewar (musician)|James Dewar]] ([[Robin Trower]])
* [[Dennis DeYoung]] ([[Styx (band)|Styx]])
* [[Paul Di'Anno]] ([[Iron Maiden]])
* [[King Diamond]] ([[Mercyful Fate]])
* [[Bruce Dickinson]] ([[Iron Maiden]], [[Samson (band)|Samson]])
* [[Ronnie James Dio]] ([[Elf (band)|Elf]], [[Rainbow (rock band)|Rainbow]], [[Black Sabbath]], [[Dio (band)|Dio]], [[Heaven & Hell (band)|Heaven & Hell]])
* [[Beth Ditto]] ([[Gossip (band)|Gossip]])
* [[D.O. (singer)|Do Kyun Soo]] ([[Exo (band)|Exo]])
* [[Pete Doherty]] ([[The Libertines]], [[Babyshambles]])
* [[Don Dokken]] ([[Dokken]])
* [[Micky Dolenz]] ([[The Monkees]])
* [[Peter Dolving]] ([[The Haunted]], [[Mary Beats Jane]])
* [[Charlie Dominici]] ([[Dream Theater]], [[Charlie Dominici|Dominici]])
* [[Tanya Donelly]] ([[Throwing Muses]], [[Belly (band)|Belly]])
* [[Ray Dorset]] ([[Mungo Jerry]])
* [[Eric Dover]] ([[Slash's Snakepit]])
* [[Gordon Downie]] ([[The Tragically Hip]])
* [[David Draiman]] ([[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]])
* [[Paul Draper (musician)|Paul Draper]] ([[Mansun]])
* [[Kevin DuBrow]] ([[Quiet Riot]])
* [[Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly|Sam Duckworth]] ([[Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly]])
* [[Lita (wrestler)|Amy Dumas]] ([[The Luchagors]])
* [[Ronnie Dunn]] ([[Brooks & Dunn]])
* [[Jesse James Dupree]] ([[Jackyl]])
* [[Judith Durham]] ([[The Seekers]])
* [[Adam Duritz]] ([[Counting Crows]])
* [[Fred Durst]] ([[Limp Bizkit]])
* [[Ian Dury]] ([[The Blockheads|Ian Dury and the Blockheads]])
* [[Skin (musician)|Deborah Dyer]] ([[Skunk Anansie]])



==E==
* [[Aimee Echo]] ([[TheStart]])
* [[Babyface (musician)|Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds]] ([[The Deele]])
* [[David Eugene Edwards]] ([[16 Horsepower]], [[Wovenhand]])
* [[Johnny Edwards (musician)|Johnny Edwards]] ([[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]])
* [[Skye Edwards]] ([[Morcheeba]])
* [[Danny Elfman]] ([[Oingo Boingo]])
* [[Joe Elliott]] ([[Def Leppard]])
* [[Sophie Ellis-Bextor]] ([[Theaudience]])
* [[Sam Endicott]] ([[The Bravery]])
* [[Thomas Erak]] ([[The Fall of Troy]])
* [[Jimmy Urine|James Euringer]] ([[Mindless Self Indulgence]])
* [[Dave Evans (singer)|Dave Evans]] ([[AC/DC]])
* [[Jack Evans (musician)|Jack Evans]] ([[Reverend Zen]])
* [[Rod Evans]] ([[Deep Purple]])

==F==
* [[Dez Fafara]] ([[DevilDriver]], [[Coal Chamber]])
* [[Donald Fagen]] ([[Steely Dan]])
* [[Brian Fair]] ([[Shadows Fall]])
* [[Richard Fairbrass]] ([[Right Said Fred]])
* [[Eduardo Falaschi]] ([[Angra (band)|Angra]])
* [[Perry Farrell]] ([[Psi Com]], [[Jane's Addiction]], [[Porno for Pyros]])
* [[Fat Mike]] ([[NOFX]])
* [[Rabbitt|Duncan Faure]] ([[Rabbitt]], [[Bay City Rollers]])
* [[Mark Feehily]] ([[Westlife]])
* [[John Feldmann]], ([[Goldfinger (band)|Goldfinger]])
* [[Hugo Ferreira]] ([[Tantric (band)|Tantric]])
* [[Bryan Ferry]] ([[Roxy Music]])
* [[Doug Fieger]] ([[The Knack]], [[Sky (US band)|Sky]])
* [[Shane Filan]] ([[Westlife]])
* [[Dani Filth]] ([[Cradle of Filth]])
* [[Fish (singer)|Fish]] ([[Marillion]])
* [[Tom Fletcher]] ([[McFly]])
* [[Brandon Flowers]] ([[The Killers]])
* [[Robb Flynn|Robert Flynn]] ([[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]])
* [[Dukey Flyswatter]] ([[Haunted Garage]])
* [[John Fogerty]] ([[Creedence Clearwater Revival]])
* [[Ben Folds]] ([[Ben Folds Five]])
* [[Kings of Leon|Caleb Followill]] ([[Kings of Leon]])
* [[Jon Foreman]] ([[Switchfoot]])
* [[J.D. Fortune]] ([[INXS]])
* [[John Foxx]] ([[Ultravox]])
* [[Josh Franceschi]] ([[You Me at Six]])
* [[Wil Francis]] ([[Aiden]])
* [[Aretha Franklin]]
* [[Elizabeth Fraser]] ([[Cocteau Twins]])
* [[Jon Fratelli]] ([[The Fratellis]])
* [[Lars Frederiksen]] ([[Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards]])
* [[Marie Fredriksson]] ([[Roxette]])
* [[Ace Frehley]] ([[Frehley's Comet]])
* [[Glenn Frey]] ([[Eagles (band)|Eagles]])
* [[Anders Fridén]] ([[In Flames]], [[Dark Tranquillity]])
* [[Justine Frischmann]] ([[Elastica]])
* [[Rick Froberg]] ([[Pitchfork (band)|Pitchfork]], [[Drive Like Jehu]], [[Hot Snakes]])
* [[Martin Fry]] ([[ABC (band)|ABC]])
* [[Vic Fuentes]] ([[Pierce the Veil]], [[Isles & Glaciers]])
* [[Bobby Fuller]] ([[The Bobby Fuller Four]])
* [[Peter Furler]] ([[Newsboys]])



==G==
* [[G.O (singer)|G.O]] ([[MBLAQ]])
* [[Peter Gabriel]] ([[Genesis (band)|Genesis]])
* [[Gackt]] ([[Malice Mizer]])
* [[Dave Gahan]] ([[Depeche Mode]])
* [[Liam Gallagher]] ([[Oasis (band)|Oasis]], [[Beady Eye]])
* [[Gordon Gano]] ([[Violent Femmes]])
* [[Jerry Garcia]] ([[Grateful Dead]])
* [[Víctor García (Spanish singer)|Víctor García]] ([[WarCry (band)|WarCry]])
* [[Peter Garrett]] ([[Midnight Oil]])
* [[KatieJane Garside]] ([[Daisy Chainsaw]], [[Queenadreena]], [[KatieJane Garside|Ruby Throat]])
* [[All Time Low|Alex Gaskarth]] ([[All Time Low]])
* [[Bellatrix (band)|Eliza M Geirsdóttir]] ([[Bellatrix (band)|Bellatrix]])
* [[Bob Geldof]] ([[The Boomtown Rats]])
* [[Antony Genn]] ([[The Hours (band)|The Hours]])
* [[Lowell George]] ([[Little Feat]])
* [[The Wanted#Max George|Max George]] ([[The Wanted]])
* [[Jimmy Gestapo]] ([[Murphy's Law (band)|Murphy's Law]])
* [[Ben Gibbard]] ([[Death Cab for Cutie]])
* [[Beth Gibbons]] ([[Portishead (band)|Portishead]])
* [[Billy Gibbons]] ([[ZZ Top]])
* [[Roland Gift]] ([[Fine Young Cannibals]])
* [[Daniel Gildenlöw]] ([[Pain of Salvation]])
* [[Nick Gilder]] ([[Sweeney Todd (band)|Sweeney Todd]])
* [[Ian Gillan]] ([[Deep Purple]], [[Black Sabbath]])
* [[Aaron Gillespie]] ([[The Almost]])
* [[Bobby Gillespie]] ([[Primal Scream]])
* [[David Gilmour]] ([[Pink Floyd]])
* [[Ginger (musician)|Ginger]] ([[The Wildhearts]], [[Silver Ginger 5]])
* [[Johnny Gioeli]] ([[Axel Rudi Pell]], [[Crush 40]], [[Hardline (band)|Hardline]])
* [[Joe Gittleman]] ([[Avoid One Thing]])
* [[Chrigel Glanzmann]] ([[Eluveitie]])
* [[Corey Glover]] ([[Living Colour]])
* [[Marian Gold]] ([[Alphaville (band)|Alphaville]])
* [[Alison Goldfrapp]] ([[Goldfrapp]])
* [[Selena Gomez]] ([[Selena Gomez & the Scene]])
* [[Minzy|Gong Minji]] ([[2NE1]])
* [[Adam Gontier]] ([[Three Days Grace]])
* [[Joe Gooch]] ([[Ten Years After]])
* [[Jimi Goodwin]] ([[Doves (band)|Doves]])
* [[Myles Goodwyn]] ([[April Wine]])
* [[Jay Gordon]] ([[Orgy (band)|Orgy]])
* [[Kim Gordon]] ([[Sonic Youth]])
* [[Angela Gossow]] ([[Arch Enemy]])
* [[Laura Jane Grace]] ([[Against Me!]])
* [[Greg Graffin]] ([[Bad Religion]])
* [[Lou Gramm]] ([[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]])
* [[Chad Gray]] ([[Mudvayne]], [[Hellyeah]])
* [[Anthony Green (musician)|Anthony Green]] ([[Saosin]], [[Circa Survive]])
* [[Dallas Green (musician)|Dallas Green]] ([[Alexisonfire]])
* [[Derrick Green]] ([[Sepultura]])
* [[Kenny Greene]] ([[Intro (R&B group)|Intro]])
* [[Alex Greenwald]] ([[Phantom Planet]])
* [[Barney Greenway|Mark "Barney" Greenway]] ([[Napalm Death]])
* [[Ciaran Gribbin]] ([[INXS]])
* [[Dave Grohl]] ([[Foo Fighters]])
* [[Björk|Björk Guðmundsdóttir]] ([[The Sugarcubes]])
* [[Bruce Guthro]] ([[Runrig]])



==H==
* [[Tony Hadley]] ([[Spandau Ballet]])
* [[Sammy Hagar]] ([[Van Halen]], [[Montrose (band)|Montrose]], [[Chickenfoot]])
* [[Emily Haines]] ([[Metric (band)|Metric]])
* [[Rob Halford]] ([[Judas Priest]])
* [[Aaron Hall (musician)|Aaron Hall]] ([[Guy (band)|Guy]])
* [[Daryl Hall]] ([[Hall & Oates]])
* [[John S. Hall]] ([[King Missile]])
* [[Terry Hall (singer)|Terry Hall]] ([[The Specials]], [[Fun Boy Three]], [[The Colourfield]])
* [[Faye (musician)|Faye Hamlin]] ([[Play (group)|Play]])
* [[Ham Eun-jung]] ([[T-ara]])
* [[Han Seung-yeon]] ([[Kara (band)|Kara]])
* [[Kathleen Hanna]] ([[Bikini Kill]], [[Le Tigre]])
* [[Neil Hannon]] ([[The Divine Comedy (band)|The Divine Comedy]])
* [[Kai Hansen]] ([[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]], ex-[[Helloween]])
* [[Kelly Hansen]] ([[Foreigner (band)|Foreigner]])
* [[Morten Harket]] ([[a-ha]])
* [[Tony Harnell]] ([[TNT (band)|TNT]], [[Westworld (American band)|Westworld]])
* [[Charlie Harper (singer)|Charlie Harper]] ([[U.K. Subs]])
* [[Debbie Harry|Deborah Harry]] ([[Blondie (band)|Blondie]])
* [[Grant Hart]] ([[Hüsker Dü]])
* [[Smash Mouth|Steven Harwell]] ([[Smash Mouth]])
* [[Dan Haseltine]] ([[Jars of Clay]])
* [[Annie Haslam]] ([[Renaissance (band)|Renaissance]])
* [[Miho Hatori]] ([[Cibo Matto]])
* [[Hatsune Miku]] ([[Vocaloid]])
* [[Davey Havok]] ([[AFI (band)|AFI]])
* [[Justin Hawkins]] ([[The Darkness (band)|The Darkness]])
* [[Taylor Hawkins]] ([[Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders]])
* [[Colin Hay]] ([[Men at Work]])
* [[Darren Hayes]] ([[Savage Garden]])
* [[Justin Hayward]] ([[The Moody Blues]])
* [[Matt Heafy]] ([[Trivium (band)|Trivium]])
* [[Fran Healy (musician)|Fran Healy]] ([[Travis (band)|Travis]])
* [[Paul Heaton]] ([[The Housemartins]], [[The Beautiful South]])
* [[5 Seconds of Summer|Luke Hemmings]] ([[5 Seconds of Summer]])
* [[Jimi Hendrix]] ([[The Jimi Hendrix Experience]])
* [[Don Henley]] ([[Eagles (band)|Eagles]])
* [[Mark Hennessy]] ([[Paw (band)|Paw]])
* [[Neil Hennessy]] ([[The Lawrence Arms]])
* [[Saúl Hernández]] ([[Caifanes]], [[Jaguares (band)|Jaguares]])
* [[Kristin Hersh]] ([[Throwing Muses]], [[50 Foot Wave]])
* [[Brett Hestla]] ([[Dark New Day]])
* [[James Hetfield]] ([[Metallica]])
* [[Nick Hexum]] ([[311 (band)|311]])
* [[Kyosuke Himuro]] ([[Boøwy]])
* [[Brent Hinds]] ([[Mastodon (band)|Mastodon]])
* [[Tom Hingley]] ([[Inspiral Carpets]])
* [[Deni Hines]] ([[Rockmelons]])
* [[Robert "Bucket" Hingley]] ([[The Toasters]])
* [[Jacob Hoggard]] ([[Hedley (band)|Hedley]])
* [[Trevor Horn]] ([[The Buggles]], [[Yes (band)|Yes]])
* [[Noddy Holder]] ([[Slade]])
* [[Dexter Holland]] ([[The Offspring]])
* [[Josh Homme]] ([[Queens of the Stone Age]], [[Them Crooked Vultures]])
* [[Shannon Hoon]] ([[Blind Melon]])
* [[Ella Hooper]] ([[Killing Heidi]])
* [[Peter Hooton]] ([[The Farm (band)|The Farm]])
* [[Mark Hoppus]] ([[+44 (band)|+44]], [[Blink-182]])
* [[Natalie Horler]] ([[Cascada]])
* [[Derek Hough]] ([[Ballas Hough Band]])
* [[Mick Hucknall]] ([[Simply Red]])
* [[H.R.|Paul D. Hudson]] ([[Bad Brains]])
* [[Gary Hughes]] ([[Ten (band)|Ten]])
* [[Glenn Hughes]] ([[Trapeze (band)|Trapeze]], [[Deep Purple]])
* [[Charlie Huhn]] ([[Foghat]])
* [[Jon Hume]] ([[Evermore (band)|Evermore]])
* [[Miles Hunt]] ([[The Wonder Stuff]])
* [[Ian Hunter (singer)|Ian Hunter]] ([[Mott the Hoople]])
* [[Mark Hunter (musician)|Mark Hunter]] ([[Chimaira]])
* [[Michael Hutchence]] ([[INXS]])
* [[Eugene Hütz]] ([[Gogol Bordello]])
* [[Hyde (musician)|Hyde]] ([[L'Arc-en-Ciel]], [[Vamps (band)|Vamps]])
* [[Rob Hyman]] ([[The Hooters]])
* [[Chrissie Hynde]] ([[The Pretenders]])
* [[Hyolyn|Hyorin]] ([[Sistar]])
* [[Tiffany (South Korean singer)|Hwang Mi-young]] ([[Girls' Generation]])



==I==
* [[ICS Vortex]] ([[Arcturus (band)|Arcturus]], [[Borknagar]], [[Dimmu Borgir]])
* [[Billy Idol]] ([[Generation X (band)|Generation X]])
* [[Frank Iero]] ([[Pencey Prep]], [[Leathermouth]])
* [[Ihsahn]] ([[Emperor (band)|Emperor]])
* [[JB (South Korean musician)|Im Jaebum]] ([[Got7]])
* [[Koshi Inaba]] ([[B'z]])
* [[Lux Interior]] ([[The Cramps]])
* [[Ricardo Iorio]] ([[Almafuerte (band)|Almafuerte]])
* [[Donnie Iris]] ([[The Jaggerz]])
* [[Ronald Isley]] ([[The Isley Brothers]])
* [[Maja Ivarsson]] ([[The Sounds]])



==J==
* [[Michael Jackson]] ([[The Jackson 5]], [[The Jackson 5#Decline and exit|The Jacksons]])
* [[Mick Jagger]] ([[The Rolling Stones]])
* [[Wendy James]] ([[Transvision Vamp]])
* [[Jimi Jamison]] ([[Survivor (band)|Survivor]])
* [[Jang Hyun-seung]] ([[Beast (South Korean band)|Beast]])
* [[Floor Jansen]] ([[Nightwish]], [[ReVamp]])
* [[Maxi Jazz]] ([[Faithless]])
* [[Jeon Ji-yoon]] ([[4Minute]])
* [[Chris Jericho]] ([[Fozzy]])
* [[Jessicka]] ([[Scarling.]], [[Jack Off Jill]])
* [[Jo Kwon]] ([[2AM]])
* [[Joan Jett]] ([[Joan Jett and the Blackhearts]])
* [[David Johansen]] ([[New York Dolls]])
* [[Daniel Johns]] ([[Silverchair]])
* [[Brian Johnson]] ([[Geordie (band)|Geordie]], [[AC/DC]])
* [[Holly Johnson]] ([[Frankie Goes to Hollywood]])
* [[Jaren Johnston]] ([[American Bang]], [[The Cadillac Three]])
* [[Tom Johnston (musician)|Tom Johnston]] ([[The Doobie Brothers]])
* [[Joe Jonas]] ([[Jonas Brothers]])
* [[Nick Jonas]] ([[Jonas Brothers]])
* [[Danny Jones]] ([[McFly]])
* [[Howard Jones (American musician)|Howard Jones]] ([[Killswitch Engage]])
* [[Jason Jones (singer)|Jason Jones]] ([[Drowning Pool]], [[AM Conspiracy]])
* [[Kelly Jones]] ([[Stereophonics]])
* [[Mick Jones (The Clash)|Mick Jones]] ([[The Clash]], [[Big Audio Dynamite]], [[Carbon/Silicon]])
* [[Stephen Jones (Babybird)|Stephen Jones]] ([[Babybird]])
* [[Steve Jones (musician)|Steve Jones]] ([[Neurotic Outsiders]])
* [[Janis Joplin]] ([[Big Brother and the Holding Company]])
* [[Ben Jorgensen]] ([[Armor for Sleep]])
* [[Shaura|Juka]] ([[Moi dix Mois]])
* [[Jung Eun-ji]] ([[A Pink]])
* [[Jessica Jung]] ([[Girls' Generation]])
* [[Krystal (singer)|Krystal Jung]] ([[f(x) (band)|f(x)]])
* [[Nicole Jung]] ([[Kara (band)|Kara]])
* [[Jung Yong-hwa]] ([[CNBLUE]])
* [[Shin Hye-sung|Jung Pil-kyo]] ([[Shinhwa]])



==K==
* [[Kahi (singer)|Kahi]] ([[After School (band)|After School]])
* [[Tony Kakko]] ([[Sonata Arctica]])
* [[Tomas Kalnoky]] ([[Streetlight Manifesto]])
* [[Kan Mi-youn]] ([[Baby V.O.X.]])
* [[Kang Seung-yoon]] ([[Winner (band)|Winner]])
* [[Alex Kapranos]] ([[Franz Ferdinand (band)|Franz Ferdinand]])
* [[Terry Kath]] ([[Chicago (band)|Chicago]])
* [[Bill Kaulitz]] ([[Tokio Hotel]])
* [[Ryuichi Kawamura]] ([[Luna Sea]], [[Tourbillon (band)|Tourbillon]])
* [[Tomoko Kawase]] ([[The Brilliant Green|the brilliant green]])
* [[Jay Kay]] ([[Jamiroquai]])
* [[John Kay (musician)|John Kay]] ([[Steppenwolf (band)|Steppenwolf]])
* [[Kelly Keagy]] ([[Night Ranger]])
* [[Speedy Keen]] ([[Thunderclap Newman]])
* [[Maynard James Keenan]] ([[Tool (band)|Tool]], [[A Perfect Circle]])
* [[Pepper Keenan]] ([[Corrosion of Conformity]])
* [[Tom Keifer]] ([[Cinderella (band)|Cinderella]])
* [[Myles Kennedy]] ([[Alter Bridge]])
* [[Dustin Kensrue]] ([[Thrice]])
* [[Jim Kerr]] ([[Simple Minds]])
* [[Ryan Key]] ([[Yellowcard]])
* [[Ontronik Khachaturian]] ([[Mt. Helium|The Apex Theory]], [[VoKee]])
* [[Jens Kidman]] ([[Meshuggah]])
* [[Anthony Kiedis]] ([[Red Hot Chili Peppers]])
* [[Greg Kihn]] ([[The Greg Kihn Band]])
* [[Kim Dong-jun]] ([[ZE:A]])
* [[Jaejoong|Kim Jae-joong]] ([[JYJ]], [[TVXQ]])
* [[Chen (singer)|Kim Jong-dae]] ([[Exo (band)|Exo]])
* [[Kim Jonghyun]] ([[Shinee|SHINee]])
* [[Suho|Kim Joon-myun]] ([[Exo (band)|Exo]])
* [[Junsu|Kim Jun-su]] ([[JYJ]], [[TVXQ]])
* [[Kim Jungah]] ([[After School (band)|After School]])
* [[Jun. K|Kim Minjun]] ([[2PM]])
* [[Xiumin|Kim Min-seok]] ([[Exo (band)|Exo]])
* [[Kim Nam-joo (singer)|Kim Namjoo]] ([[A Pink]])
* [[Kim Sung-kyu]] ([[Infinite (band)|Infinite]])
* [[Kim Tae-yeon]] ([[Girls' Generation]])
* [[Bobby Kimball]] ([[Toto (band)|Toto]])
* [[Dave King (musician)|Dave King]] ([[Fastway (band)|Fastway]], [[Flogging Molly]])
* [[Lance King]] ([[Pyramaze]], [[Avian (band)|Avian]])
* [[Mark King (musician)|Mark King]] ([[Level 42]])
* [[Mollie King]] ([[The Saturdays]])
* [[Michael Kiske]] ([[Unisonic (band)|Unisonic]], ex-[[Helloween]])
* [[Forrest Kline]] ([[Hellogoodbye]])
* [[Mark Knopfler]] ([[Dire Straits]])
* [[Beyoncé|Beyoncé Knowles]] ([[Destiny's Child]])
* [[Dave Knudson (guitarist)|Dave Knudson]] ([[Minus the Bear]])
* [[Ezra Koenig]] ([[Vampire Weekend]])
* [[Timo Kotipelto]] ([[Stratovarius]], [[Kotipelto]])
* [[Ed Kowalczyk|Edward Kowalczyk]] ([[Live (band)|Live]])
* [[Benjamin Kowalewicz]] ([[Billy Talent]])
* [[Liv Kristine]] ([[Theatre of Tragedy]], [[Leaves' Eyes]])
* [[Chad Kroeger]] ([[Nickelback]])
* [[Richard Z. Kruspe]] ([[Emigrate (band)|Emigrate]])
* [[Damian Kulash]] ([[OK Go]])
* [[Andy Kuntz]] ([[Vanden Plas (band)|Vanden Plas]])
* [[Hansi Kürsch]] ([[Blind Guardian]])
* [[Keisuke Kuwata]] ([[Southern All Stars]])
* [[Kyo (musician)|Kyo]] ([[Dir En Grey|Dir en grey]])



==L==
* [[Philip Labonte]] ([[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]], [[Shadows Fall]])
* [[James LaBrie]] ([[Dream Theater]])
* [[Jesse Lacey]] ([[Brand New (band)|Brand New]])
* [[Pat Lachman]] ([[Patrick Lachman|Damageplan]], [[Alice in Chains]])
* [[Ville Laihiala]] ([[Poisonblack]], [[Sentenced]])
* [[Alexi Laiho]] ([[Children of Bodom]])
* [[Greg Lake]] ([[King Crimson]], [[Emerson, Lake & Palmer]])
* [[Tim Lambesis]] ([[As I Lay Dying (band)|As I Lay Dying]])
* [[Anaïs Lameche]] ([[Play (group)|Play]])
* [[Robert Lamm]] ([[Chicago (band)|Chicago]])
* [[Morgan Lander]] ([[Kittie]])
* [[Jani Lane]] ([[Warrant (American band)|Warrant]])
* [[Mark Lanegan]] ([[Screaming Trees]])
* [[Lauren Laverne]] ([[Kenickie]])
* [[Blackie Lawless]] ([[W.A.S.P.]])
* [[Simon Le Bon]] ([[Duran Duran]])
* [[Jesse Leach]] ([[Killswitch Engage]], [[Jesse Leach|The Empire Shall Fall]], [[Times of Grace]])
* [[Bernie Leadon]] ([[Eagles (band)|Eagles]])
* [[Alvin Lee]] ([[Ten Years After]])
* [[Amy Lee]] ([[Evanescence]])
* [[Lee Donghae]] ([[Super Junior]])
* [[Geddy Lee]] ([[Rush (band)|Rush]])
* [[Lee Gi-kwang]] ([[Beast (South Korean band)|Beast]])
* [[Lee Hee-jin]] ([[Baby V.O.X.]])
* [[Lee Hong-gi]] ([[F.T. Island]])
* [[Lee Min-woo]] ([[Shinhwa]])
* [[Lee Sungmin]] ([[Super Junior]])
* [[Terry Glaze|Terrence Lee]] ([[Pantera]])
* [[Bill Leeb]] ([[Front Line Assembly]])
* [[London LeGrand]] ([[Brides of Destruction]])
* [[Lemmy]] ([[Motörhead]])
* [[John Lennon]] ([[The Beatles]], [[Plastic Ono Band]])
* [[Annie Lennox]] ([[Eurythmics]], [[The Tourists]])
* [[Nathan Leone]] ([[Madina Lake]])
* [[Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto]] ([[Charon (band)|Charon]], [[Poisonblack]])
* [[Katrina Leskanich]] ([[Katrina and the Waves]])
* [[Jared Leto]] ([[Thirty Seconds to Mars]])
* [[Adam Levine]] ([[Maroon 5]])
* [[Gary LeVox]] ([[Rascal Flatts]])
* [[Aaron Lewis]] ([[Staind]])
* [[Juliette Lewis]] ([[Juliette and the Licks]])
* [[Phil Lewis]] ([[L.A. Guns]])
* [[Gary Lightbody]] ([[Snow Patrol]])
* [[Limahl]] ([[Kajagoogoo]])
* [[Jim Lindberg]] ([[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]])
* [[Till Lindemann]] ([[Rammstein]])
* [[Petri Lindroos]] ([[Norther]], [[Ensiferum]])
* [[Mark Linkous]] ([[Sparklehorse]])
* [[Brian Littrell]] ([[Backstreet Boys]])
* [[Ken Lloyd]] ([[Oblivion Dust]], [[Fake?]])
* [[Dennis Locorriere]] ([[Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show|Dr. Hook]])
* [[Pete Loeffler]] ([[Chevelle (band)|Chevelle]])
* [[Mr Lordi|Mr. Lordi]] ([[Lordi]])
* [[Gary Louris]] ([[The Jayhawks]])
* [[Courtney Love]] ([[Hole (band)|Hole]])
* [[Mike Love]] ([[The Beach Boys]])
* [[Lovefoxxx]] ([[CSS (band)|CSS]])
* [[Pearl Lowe]] ([[Powder (band)|Powder]])
* [[Luhan (singer)|Lu Han]] ([[Exo (band)|Exo]])
* [[Luna (singer)|Luna]] ([[f(x) (band)|f(x)]])
* [[Annabella Lwin]] ([[Bow Wow Wow]])
* [[John Lydon]] ([[Sex Pistols]], [[Public Image Ltd]])
* [[Edele Lynch]] ([[B*Witched]])
* [[Ross Lynch]] ([[R5 (band)|R5]])
* [[Jeff Lynne]] ([[Electric Light Orchestra]])
* [[Phil Lynott]] ([[Thin Lizzy]])
* [[Dennis Lyxzén]] ([[Refused]], [[The (International) Noise Conspiracy]], [[Invasionen|The Lost Patrol Band]])



==M==
* [[Mariqueen Maandig]] ([[How to Destroy Angels (band)|How To Destroy Angels]])
* [[Craig Mabbitt]] ([[Escape the Fate]], [[Blessthefall]])
* [[Shane MacGowan]] ([[The Pogues]])
* [[Ian MacKaye]] ([[Minor Threat]], [[Fugazi]], [[Embrace (American band)|Embrace]], [[The Evens]])
* [[Joel Madden]] ([[Good Charlotte]])
* [[Raine Maida]] ([[Our Lady Peace]])
* [[Natalie Maines]] ([[Dixie Chicks]])
* [[Makoto Koshinaka]] ([[Lucifer (Japanese band)|Λucifer]])
* [[Daron Malakian]] ([[System of a Down]], [[Scars on Broadway]])
* [[Stephen Malkmus]] ([[Pavement (band)|Pavement]])
* [[Raul Malo]] ([[The Mavericks]])
* [[Bamboo Mañalac]] ([[Bamboo (band)|Bamboo]], [[Rivermaya]])
* [[Jeff Mangum]] ([[Neutral Milk Hotel]])
* [[Jas Mann]] ([[Babylon Zoo]])
* [[Marilyn Manson]] ([[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]])
* [[Shirley Manson]] ([[Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie]], [[Angelfish (band)|Angelfish]], [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]])
* [[Raimund Marasigan]] ([[Sandwich (band)|Sandwich]])
* [[Marjo]] ([[Corbeau (band)|Corbeau]])
* [[Bob Marley]] ([[Bob Marley and the Wailers]])
* [[Constantine Maroulis]] ([[Pray for the Soul of Betty]])
* [[Steve Marriott]] ([[Small Faces]], [[Humble Pie (band)|Humble Pie]])
* [[Gerry Marsden]] ([[Gerry and the Pacemakers]])
* [[Chris Martin]] ([[Coldplay]])
* [[Jeff Martin (Canadian musician)|Jeff Martin]] ([[The Tea Party]])
* [[Kevin Matisyn]] ([[Evans Blue]])
* [[Jonah Matranga]] ([[Far (band)|Far]], [[Gratitude (band)|Gratitude]])
* [[Cerys Matthews]] ([[Catatonia (band)|Catatonia]])
* [[Dave Matthews]] ([[Dave Matthews Band]])
* [[Kevin Max]] ([[DC Talk]], [[Audio Adrenaline]])
* [[Brian May]] ([[Brian May#The Brian May Band|The Brian May Band]])
* [[John Mayer]] ([[John Mayer Trio]])
* [[Epic Mazur]] ([[Crazy Town]])
* [[Terry McBride (musician)|Terry McBride]] ([[McBride & the Ride]])
* [[Dan McCafferty]] ([[Nazareth (band)|Nazareth]])
* [[Paul McCartney]] ([[Wings (band)|Wings]], [[The Beatles]])
* [[Chris McCaughan]] ([[The Lawrence Arms]])
* [[Stacey McClean]] ([[S Club 8]])
* [[John McCrea (musician)|John McCrea]] ([[Cake (band)|Cake]])
* [[Mike McColgan]] ([[Dropkick Murphys]], [[Street Dogs]])
* [[Ryan McCombs]] ([[Soil (band)|Soil]], [[Drowning Pool]])
* [[Travie McCoy|Travis McCoy]] ([[Gym Class Heroes]])
* [[Bert McCracken]] ([[The Used]])
* [[Ian McCulloch (singer)|Ian McCulloch]] ([[Echo & the Bunnymen]])
* [[Richie McDonald]] ([[Lonestar]])
* [[Rose McDowall]] ([[Strawberry Switchblade]])
* [[Tim McIlrath]] ([[Rise Against]])
* [[TobyMac|Toby McKeehan]] ([[DC Talk]])
* [[Les McKeown]] ([[Bay City Rollers]])
* [[Jeremy McKinnon]] ([[A Day to Remember]])
* [[A. J. McLean]] ([[Backstreet Boys]])
* [[Trevor McNevan]] ([[Thousand Foot Krutch]])
* [[Christine McVie]] ([[Fleetwood Mac]])
* [[David McWane]] ([[Big D and the Kids Table]])
* [[Paul Meany]] ([[Mutemath]])
* [[Tom Meighan]] ([[Kasabian]])
* [[Klaus Meine]] ([[Scorpions (band)|Scorpions]])
* [[Randy Meisner]] ([[Eagles (band)|Eagles]])
* [[James Mercer (musician)|James Mercer]] ([[The Shins]])
* [[Natalie Merchant]] ([[10,000 Maniacs]])
* [[Freddie Mercury]] ([[Queen (band)|Queen]])
* [[Naser Mestarihi]] ([[Naser Mestarihi]])
* [[George Michael]] ([[Wham!]])
* [[Bret Michaels]] ([[Poison (American band)|Poison]])
* [[Jesse Michaels]] ([[Operation Ivy (band)|Operation Ivy]], [[Common Rider]])
* [[Billy Milano]] ([[Stormtroopers of Death]], [[M.O.D.]])
* [[Deron Miller]] ([[CKY (band)|CKY]])
* [[Steve Miller (musician)|Steve Miller]] ([[Steve Miller Band]])
* [[Crispian Mills]] ([[Kula Shaker]])
* [[Sunye|Min Sun-ye]] ([[Wonder Girls]])
* [[Aidan Moffat]] ([[Arab Strap (band)|Arab Strap]])
* [[Phil Mogg]] ([[UFO (band)|UFO]])
* [[Brian Molko]] ([[Placebo (band)|Placebo]])
* [[Kanako Momota]] ([[Momoiro Clover Z]])
* [[Taylor Momsen]] ([[The Pretty Reckless]])
* [[Patrick Monahan]] ([[Train (band)|Train]])
* [[Michael Monroe]] ([[Hanoi Rocks]])
* [[Andrew Montgomery]] ([[Geneva (band)|Geneva]])
* [[Moon Hee-joon]] ([[H.O.T.]])
* [[Thurston Moore]] ([[Sonic Youth]])
* [[Chino Moreno]] ([[Deftones]], [[Team Sleep]])
* [[Shaun Morgan]] ([[Seether]])
* [[Bob Morris (musician)|Bob Morris]] ([[The Hush Sound]])
* [[Keith Morris]] ([[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]], [[Circle Jerks]], [[Off! (band)|Off!]])
* [[Jim Morrison]] ([[The Doors]])
* [[Morrissey]] ([[The Smiths]])
* [[Lacey Sturm|Lacey Mosley]] ([[Flyleaf (band)|Flyleaf]])
* [[Alison Mosshart]] ([[The Kills]], [[The Dead Weather]])
* [[Mark Mothersbaugh]] ([[Devo]])
* [[Bob Mould]] ([[Hüsker Dü]])
* [[Mike Muir]] ([[Suicidal Tendencies]])
* [[Donnie Munro]] ([[Runrig]])
* [[Stuart Murdoch (musician)|Stuart Murdoch]] ([[Belle and Sebastian]])
* [[Hollywood Undead|Daniel Murillo]] ([[Hollywood Undead]], [[Lorene Drive]])
* [[Peter Murphy (musician)|Peter Murphy]] ([[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]])
* [[Róisín Murphy]] ([[Moloko]])
* [[Dave Mustaine]] ([[Megadeth]])
* [[Masatoshi Ono]] ([[Galneryus]])



==N==
* [[Nam Taehyun]] ([[Winner (band)|Winner]])
* [[Nam Woo-hyun]] ([[Infinite (band)|Infinite]])
* [[Johnette Napolitano]] ([[Concrete Blonde]])
* [[Leigh Nash]] ([[Sixpence None the Richer]])
* [[Doc Neeson]] ([[The Angels (Australian band)|The Angels]])
* [[Jennifer Nettles]] ([[Sugarland]])
* [[Simon Neil]] ([[Biffy Clyro]])
* [[Vince Neil]] ([[Mötley Crüe]])
* [[Kim Nekroman]] ([[Nekromantix]])
* [[Nikki Nelson]] ([[Highway 101]])
* [[Adam Darski|Nergal]] ([[Behemoth (band)|Behemoth]])
* [[Mike Ness]] ([[Social Distortion]])
* [[Heidi Newfield]] ([[Trick Pony]])
* [[Grant Nicholas]] ([[Feeder]])
* [[Craig Nicholls]] ([[The Vines (band)|The Vines]])
* [[Stevie Nicks]] ([[Fleetwood Mac]])
* [[Candice Night]] ([[Blackmore's Night]])
* [[Sarah Nixey]] ([[Black Box Recorder]])
* [[Maki Nomiya]] ([[Pizzicato Five]])
* [[Peter Noone]] ([[Herman's Hermits]])
* [[Greig Nori]] ([[Treble Charger]])
* [[Bradley Nowell]] ([[Sublime (band)|Sublime]])
* [[Gary Numan]] ([[Tubeway Army]])
* [[Terri Nunn]] ([[Berlin (band)|Berlin]])
* [[Jonas Nyrén]] ([[Armageddon (band)|Armageddon]])
* [[Anders Nyström]] ([[Diabolical Masquerade]])



==O==
* [[Karen O]] ([[Yeah Yeah Yeahs]])
* [[Philip Oakey]] ([[The Human League]])
* [[Conor Oberst]] ([[Bright Eyes (band)|Bright Eyes]], [[Desaparecidos (band)|Desaparecidos]])
* [[Jus Oborn]] ([[Electric Wizard]])
* [[Ric Ocasek]] ([[The Cars]])
* [[Nic Offer]] ([[!!!]])
* [[Nivek Ogre]] ([[Skinny Puppy]])
* [[Kele Okereke]] ([[Bloc Party]])
* [[Fher Olvera]] ([[Maná]])
* [[Anette Olzon]] ([[Alyson Avenue]], [[Nightwish]])
* [[Onew]] ([[Shinee|SHINee]])
* [[Dolores O'Riordan]] ([[The Cranberries]])
* [[Benjamin Orr]] ([[The Cars]])
* [[Robert Ellis Orrall]] ([[Orrall & Wright]])
* [[Ozzy Osbourne]] ([[Black Sabbath]])
* [[Randy Owen]] ([[Alabama (band)|Alabama]])
* [[Craig Owens]] ([[Chiodos]], [[Isles & Glaciers]])
* [[Tim "Ripper" Owens]] ([[Judas Priest]], [[Iced Earth]], [[Beyond Fear]], [[Yngwie Malmsteen]], [[Charred Walls of the Damned]])



==P==
* [[Steven Page]] ([[Barenaked Ladies]])
* [[Robert Palmer (singer)|Robert Palmer]] ([[the Power Station (band)|Power Station]])
* [[Daryl Palumbo]] ([[Glassjaw]], [[Head Automatica]])
* [[Jett Pangan]] ([[The Dawn (band)|The dawn]])
* [[Rob Parissi]] ([[Wild Cherry (band)|Wild Cherry]])
* [[Park Bom]] ([[2NE1]])
* [[Park Gyu-ri]] ([[Kara (band)|KARA]])
* [[Park Hyung-sik]] ([[ZE:A]])
* [[Park Sojin]] ([[Girl's Day]])
* [[Hyomin|Park Sun-Young]] ([[T-ara]])
* [[Yenny|Park Ye-Eun]] ([[Wonder Girls]])
* [[Andy Partridge]] ([[XTC]])
* [[David Paton]] ([[Pilot (band)|Pilot]])
* [[Kyle Patrick]] ([[The Click Five]])
* [[Kevin Patterson (singer)|Kevin Patterson]] ([[Fiction Factory]])
* [[Mike Patton]] ([[Faith No More]], [[Mr. Bungle]], [[Fantômas (band)|Fantômas]], [[Peeping Tom (band)|Peeping Tom]], [[Tomahawk (band)|Tomahawk]])
* [[Henry Paul (musician)|Henry Paul]] ([[Outlaws (band)|Outlaws]], [[Blackhawk (band)|Blackhawk]])
* [[Stephen Pearcy]] ([[Ratt]])
* [[Jemina Pearl]] ([[Be Your Own Pet]])
* [[Jizzy Pearl]] ([[L.A. Guns]], [[Adler's Appetite]])
* [[Denise Pearson]] ([[Five Star]])
* [[Marti Pellow]] ([[Wet Wet Wet]])
* [[Linda Perry]] ([[4 Non Blondes]])
* [[Steve Perry (musician)|Steve Perry]] ([[Journey (band)|Journey]])
* [[Steve Perry (Oregon musician)|Steve Perry]] ([[Cherry Poppin' Daddies]], [[White Hot Odyssey]])
* [[Nina Persson]] ([[The Cardigans]])
* [[Dave Peters]] ([[Throwdown (band)|Throwdown]])
* [[Duane Peters]] ([[U.S. Bombs]])
* [[Dickie Peterson]] ([[Blue Cheer]])
* [[George Pettit]] ([[Alexisonfire]])
* [[Tom Petty]] ([[Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers]])
* [[Dave Peverett]] ([[Foghat]])
* [[Yannis Philippakis]] ([[Foals]])
* [[Justin Pierre]] ([[Motion City Soundtrack]])
* [[Arnel Pineda]] ([[Journey (band)|Journey]])
* [[Doug Pinnick]] ([[King's X]])
* [[Dave Pirner]] ([[Soul Asylum]])
* [[Robert Plant]] ([[Led Zeppelin]])
* [[Robert Pollard]] ([[Guided by Voices]])
* [[Iggy Pop]] ([[The Stooges]])
* [[Cassadee Pope]] ([[Hey Monday]])
* [[John Popper]] ([[Blues Traveler]])
* [[Louise Post]] ([[Veruca Salt]])
* [[Joel Pott]] ([[Athlete (band)|Athlete]])
* [[Mac Powell]] ([[Third Day]])
* [[Reg Presley]] ([[The Troggs]])
* [[Preston (singer)|Samuel Preston]] ([[The Ordinary Boys]])
* [[Luca Prodan]] ([[Sumo (band)|Sumo]])
* [[Greg Puciato]] ([[The Dillinger Escape Plan]])
* [[Seth Putnam]] ([[Anal Cunt]])



==Q==
* [[Being as an Ocean|Joel Quartuccio]] ([[Being as an Ocean]])
* [[Sleeping with Sirens|Kellin Quinn]] ([[Sleeping with Sirens]])

==R==
* [[Ronnie Radke]] ([[Falling in Reverse]], [[Escape the Fate]])
* [[Gerry Rafferty]] ([[Stealers Wheel]])
* [[Rome Ramirez]] ([[Sublime with Rome]])
* [[C. J. Ramone]] ([[Ramones]])
* [[Dee Dee Ramone]] ([[Ramones]])
* [[Joey Ramone]] ([[Ramones]])
* [[Josh Ramsay]] ([[Marianas Trench (band)|Marianas Trench]])
* [[Mary Ramsey]] ([[10,000 Maniacs]], [[John & Mary]])
* [[Lee Ranaldo]] ([[Sonic Youth]])
* [[Toby Rand]] ([[Juke Kartel]])
* [[Mark Rankin]] ([[Gun (band)|Gun]])
* [[Marty Raybon]] ([[Shenandoah (band)|Shenandoah]], [[Raybon Brothers]])
* [[Jaret Reddick]] ([[Bowling for Soup]])
* [[Lou Reed]] ([[The Velvet Underground]])
* [[Martha Reeves]] ([[Martha and the Vandellas|Martha Reeves and the Vandellas]])
* [[The Proclaimers|Charlie Reid]] ([[The Proclaimers]])
* [[Jim Reid]] ([[The Jesus and Mary Chain]])
* [[John Reis]] ([[Rocket from the Crypt]], [[Sultans (band)|Sultans]], [[The Night Marchers]])
* [[Jane Relf]] ([[Renaissance (band)|Renaissance]], [[Illusion (UK band)|Illusion]])
* [[Keith Relf]] ([[The Yardbirds]], [[Renaissance (band)|Renaissance]])
* [[Jonas Renkse]] ([[Katatonia]])
* [[Trent Reznor]] ([[Nine Inch Nails]])
* [[Lou Rhodes]] ([[Lamb (band)|Lamb]])
* [[John Rich]] ([[Lonestar]], [[Big & Rich]])
* [[Glenn Richards]] ([[Augie March]])
* [[Geoff Rickly]] ([[Thursday (band)|Thursday]])
* [[Boots Riley]] ([[The Coup]], [[Street Sweeper Social Club]])
* [[Brad Roberts]] ([[Crash Test Dummies]])
* [[Paul Roberts (musician)|Paul Roberts]] ([[The Stranglers]])
* [[Ed Robertson]] ([[Barenaked Ladies]])
* [[Chris Robinson (singer)|Chris Robinson]] ([[The Black Crowes]])
* [[Tom Robinson]] ([[Tom Robinson Band]])
* [[Paul Rodgers]] ([[Free (band)|Free]], [[Bad Company]], [[The Firm (rock band)|The Firm]], [[The Law (band)|The Law]], [[Queen + Paul Rodgers]])
* [[Tommy Giles Rogers, Jr.|Tommy Rogers]] ([[Between the Buried and Me]], [[Tommy Giles Rogers, Jr.|Giles]])
* [[Ed Roland]] ([[Collective Soul]])
* [[Gregg Rolie]] ([[Santana (band)|Santana]])
* [[Henry Rollins]] ([[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]], [[Rollins Band]], [[State of Alert]])
* [[Axl Rose]] ([[Guns N' Roses]])
* [[Diana Ross]] ([[The Supremes]])
* [[Ricky Ross (musician)|Ricky Ross]] ([[Deacon Blue]])
* [[Jimmie Ross]] ([[The Jaggerz]])
* [[Gavin Rossdale]] ([[Bush (band)|Bush]])
* [[David Lee Roth]] ([[Van Halen]])
* [[Demis Roussos]] ([[Aphrodite's Child]])
* [[Kelly Rowland]] ([[Destiny's Child]])
* [[Kevin Rowland]] ([[Dexys Midnight Runners]])
* [[Darius Rucker]] ([[Hootie & the Blowfish|Hootie & The Blowfish]])
* [[Nate Ruess]] ([[The Format]], [[Fun (band)|fun.]])
* [[David Ruffin]] ([[The Temptations]])
* [[Vic Ruggiero]] ([[The Slackers]])
* [[Tim Rushlow]] ([[Little Texas]], [[Rushlow]], [[Rushlow|Rushlow Harris]])
* [[Jack Russell (musician)|Jack Russell]] ([[Great White]])
* [[Elize Ryd]] ([[Amaranthe]])
* [[Shaun Ryder]] ([[Happy Mondays]], [[Black Grape]])
* [[Kristoffer Rygg]] ([[Ulver]], [[Arcturus (band)|Arcturus]], [[Head Control System]])
* [[John Rzeznik]] ([[Goo Goo Dolls]])
* [[Raina (singer)|Raina]] ([[After School (band)|After School]])



==S==
* [[Saffron (singer)|Saffron]] ([[Republica]])
* [[Tobias Sammet]] ([[Edguy]])
* [[Claudio Sanchez]] ([[Coheed and Cambria]])
* [[Karl Sanders]] ([[Nile (band)|Nile]])
* [[Troy Sanders]] ([[Mastodon (band)|Mastodon]])
* [[Sandeul]] ([[B1A4]])
* [[Frankie Sandford]] ([[S Club 8]])
* [[Sonny Sandoval]] ([[P.O.D.]])
* [[Justin Sane]] ([[Anti-Flag]])
* [[Gabe Saporta]] ([[Cobra Starship]])
* [[Sigurd Wongraven|Satyr]] ([[Satyricon (band)|Satyricon]])
* [[Cristina Scabbia]] ([[Lacuna Coil]])
* [[Brett Scallions]] ([[Fuel (band)|Fuel]])
* [[Wes Scantlin]] ([[Puddle of Mudd]])
* [[Sonya Scarlet]] ([[Theatres des Vampires]])
* [[Jason Scheff]] ([[Chicago (band)|Chicago]])
* [[Nicole Scherzinger]] ([[The Pussycat Dolls]])
* [[Kendall Schmidt]] ([[Big Time Rush]])
* [[Fred Schneider]] ([[The B-52's]], [[The Superions]])
* [[Chuck Schuldiner]] ([[Death (metal band)|Death]])
* [[Jason Schwartzman]] ([[Coconut Records (musician)|Coconut Records]])
* [[Blake Schwarzenbach]] ([[Jawbreaker (band)|Jawbreaker]])
* [[Mike Score]] ([[A Flock of Seagulls]])
* [[Bon Scott]] ([[AC/DC]])
* [[Josey Scott]] ([[Saliva (band)|Saliva]])
* [[Walter Scott (vocalist)|Walter Scott]] ([[Bob Kuban|Bob Kuban & the In-Men]])
* [[Brady Seals]] ([[Little Texas]], [[Hot Apple Pie]])
* [[Seo Eunkwang]] ([[BtoB (band)|BtoB]])
* [[Seo Min-woo]] ([[100% (band)|100%]])
* [[Seohyun]] ([[Girls' Generation]])
* [[Serri (singer)|Serri]] ([[Dal Shabet]])
* [[Jacoby Shaddix]] ([[Papa Roach]])
* [[M. Shadows]] ([[Avenged Sevenfold]])
* [[Shagrath]] ([[Dimmu Borgir]])
* [[Otep Shamaya]] ([[Otep]])
* [[Tommy Shaw]] ([[Styx (band)|Styx]])
* [[Pete Shelley]] ([[Buzzcocks]])
* [[Shifty Shellshock]] ([[Crazy Town]])
* [[Shim Eun-jin]] ([[Baby V.O.X.]])
* [[Shin Soohyun]] ([[U-KISS]])
* [[Mike Shinoda]] ([[Fort Minor]], [[Linkin Park]])
* [[Caleb Shomo]] ([[Attack Attack!]])
* [[Shingai Shoniwa]] ([[Noisettes]])
* [[Matt Shultz (singer)|Matt Shultz]] ([[Cage the Elephant]])
* [[Nell Sigland]] ([[Theatre of Tragedy]])
* [[Aleksi Sihvonen]] ([[Norther]])
* [[Gene Simmons]] ([[Kiss (band)|KISS]])
* [[Simone Simons]] ([[Epica (band)|Epica]])
* [[Charlie Simpson]] ([[Fightstar]])
* [[Frank Sinatra]] ([[Harry James|Harry James and His Music Makers]], [[Tommy Dorsey|Tommy Dorsey Orchestra]])
* [[Siouxsie Sioux]] ([[Siouxsie and the Banshees]])
* [[Matt Skiba]] ([[Alkaline Trio]])
* [[Skinhead Rob]] ([[Transplants (band)|Transplants]])
* [[Isaac Slade]] ([[The Fray]])
* [[Mark Slaughter]] ([[Slaughter (band)|Slaughter]])
* [[Spike Slawson]] ([[Me First and the Gimme Gimmes]])
* [[Grace Slick]] ([[Jefferson Airplane]], [[Jefferson Starship]])
* [[Tony Sly]] ([[No Use for a Name]])
* [[Brendon Small]] ([[Dethklok]])
* [[Brent Smith]] ([[Shinedown]])
* [[Chad Smith]] ([[Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats]])
* [[Mike Smith (Dave Clark Five)|Mike Smith]] ([[The Dave Clark Five]])
* [[Paul Smith (rock vocalist)|Paul Smith]] ([[Maxïmo Park]])
* [[Robert Smith (musician)|Robert Smith]] ([[The Cure]])
* [[Tom Smith (musician)|Tom Smith]] ([[Editors (band)|Editors]])
* [[Dee Snider]] ([[Twisted Sister]])
* [[Jimmy Somerville]] ([[Bronski Beat]], [[The Communards]])
* [[Wendy Son]] ([[Red Velvet (band)|Red Velvet]])
* [[Jeff Scott Soto]] ([[Yngwie Malmsteen]], [[Soul SirkUS]], [[Journey (band)|Journey]])
* [[Soyou]] ([[Sistar]])
* [[Jon Spencer]] ([[Pussy Galore (band)|Pussy Galore]], [[Jon Spencer Blues Explosion]])
* [[Spider One]] ([[Powerman 5000]])
* [[Sharleen Spiteri]] ([[Texas (band)|Texas]])
* [[Bruce Springsteen]] ([[E Street Band]])
* [[Layne Staley]] ([[Alice in Chains]])
* [[Paul Stanley]] ([[Kiss (band)|KISS]])
* [[Mikael Stanne]] ([[Dark Tranquillity]], [[In Flames]], [[HammerFall]])
* [[Derek St. Holmes]] ([[Ted Nugent]])
* [[Michael McKean|David St. Hubbins]] ([[Spinal Tap (band)|Spinal Tap]])
* [[Scott Stapp]] ([[Creed (band)|Creed]])
* [[Ralph Saenz|Michael Starr]] ([[Steel Panther]], [[L.A. Guns]])
* [[Jeffrey Steele]] ([[Boy Howdy]])
* [[Peter Steele]] ([[Type O Negative]])
* [[Bill Steer]] ([[Carcass (band)|Carcass]])
* [[Gwen Stefani]] ([[No Doubt]])
* [[Vibeke Stene]] ([[Tristania (band)|Tristania]])
* [[Larry Stewart (singer)|Larry Stewart]] ([[Restless Heart]])
* [[Pete Stewart]]
* [[Rod Stewart]] ([[Faces (band)|The Faces]])
* [[Sting (musician)|Sting]] ([[The Police]])
* [[Michael Stipe]] ([[R.E.M.]])
* [[Andrew Stockdale]] ([[Wolfmother]])
* [[Laura Stoica]] ([[Laura Stoica|Laura Stoica Band]])
* [[Sly Stone]] ([[Sly and the Family Stone]])
* [[Graeme Strachan|Graeme "Shirley" Strachan]] ([[Skyhooks (band)|Skyhooks]])
* [[Lynn Strait]] ([[Snot (band)|Snot]])
* [[Steve Strange]] ([[Visage]], [[Strange Cruise]])
* [[Joe Strummer]] ([[The Clash]])
* [[Mark Stuart (musician)|Mark Stuart]] ([[Audio Adrenaline]])
* [[Levi Stubbs]] ([[Four Tops]])
* [[Patrick Stump]] ([[Fall Out Boy]])
* [[Stza|Scott Sturgeon]] ([[Leftöver Crack]], [[Choking Victim]])
* [[Harry Styles]] ([[One Direction]])
* [[Poly Styrene]] ([[X-Ray Spex]])
* [[Suggs (singer)|Suggs]] ([[Madness (band)|Madness]])
* [[Muhammed Suiçmez]] ([[Necrophagist]])
* [[Bernard Sumner]] ([[New Order]], [[Electronic (band)|Electronic]])
* [[Dan Swanö]] ([[Nightingale (band)|Nightingale]])
* [[Rob Swire]] ([[Pendulum (band)|Pendulum]])
* [[Oliver Sykes|Oli Sykes]] ([[Bring Me The Horizon]])



==T==
* [[Ty Tabor]] ([[King's X]])
* [[Peter Tägtgren]] ([[Hypocrisy (band)|Hypocrisy]])
* [[Michael Tait]] ([[DC Talk]], [[Tait (band)|Tait]], [[Newsboys]])
* [[Yukihiro Takahashi]] ([[Yellow Magic Orchestra]])
* [[Serj Tankian]] ([[System of a Down]])
* [[John Tardy]] ([[Obituary (band)|Obituary]])
* [[Geoff Tate]] ([[Queensrÿche]])
* [[Corey Taylor]] ([[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]], [[Stone Sour]])
* [[Dallas Taylor (vocalist)|Dallas Taylor]] ([[Underoath]], [[Maylene and the Sons of Disaster]])
* [[Les Taylor (singer)|Les Taylor]] ([[Exile (American band)|Exile]])
* [[Roger Taylor (Queen drummer)|Roger Taylor]] ([[The Cross (band)|The Cross]])
* [[Courtney Taylor-Taylor]] ([[The Dandy Warhols]])
* [[Ryan Tedder]] ([[OneRepublic]])
* [[Joey Tempest]] ([[Europe (band)|Europe]])
* [[Bobby Tench]] ([[Hummingbird (band)|Hummingbird]])
* [[Neil Tennant]] ([[Pet Shop Boys]])
* [[Jean Terrell]] ([[The Supremes]])
* [[Teru (singer)|Teru]] ([[Glay]])
* [[Matt Thiessen]] ([[Relient K]])
* [[Mickey Thomas (singer)|Mickey Thomas]] ([[Jefferson Starship]])
* [[Rob Thomas (musician)|Rob Thomas]] ([[Matchbox Twenty]])
* [[Tracey Thorn]] ([[Everything but the Girl]])
* [[Justin Timberlake]] ([['N Sync]])
* [[Eicca Toppinen]] ([[Apocalyptica]])
* [[Toshi (musician)|Toshi]] ([[X Japan]])
* [[Ralph Tresvant]] ([[New Edition]])
* [[Tõnu Trubetsky]] ([[Vennaskond]])
* [[Matthew Tuck]] ([[Bullet for My Valentine]])
* [[Neil Turbin]] ([[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]])
* [[Alex Turner (musician)|Alex Turner]] ([[Arctic Monkeys]])
* [[Joe Lynn Turner]] ([[Rainbow (rock band)|Rainbow]], [[Deep Purple]])
* [[Tina Turner]] ([[Ike & Tina Turner#1965-1969: The Ike & Tina Turner Revue|The Ike & Tina Turner Revue]])
* [[Tarja Turunen]] ([[Nightwish]])
* [[Steven Tyler]] ([[Aerosmith]])
* [[Rob Tyner]] ([[MC5]])



==U==
* [[Ari Up]] ([[The Slits]])
* [[Midge Ure]] ([[Slik]], [[Rich Kids]], [[Ultravox]])
* [[Brendon Urie]] ([[Panic! at the Disco]])
* [[David Usher]] ([[Moist (Canadian band)|Moist]])

==V==
* [[Tyler Spencer|Dick Valentine]] ([[Electric Six]])
* [[Ville Valo]] ([[HIM (Finnish band)|HIM]])
* [[Marijne van der Vlugt]] ([[Salad (band)|Salad]])
* [[David Vanian]] ([[The Damned (band)|The Damned]])
* [[Donnie Van Zant]] ([[38 Special (band)|.38 Special]])
* [[Johnny Van Zant]] ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]])
* [[Ronnie Van Zant]] ([[Lynyrd Skynyrd]])
* [[Kenny Vasoli]] ([[The Starting Line]])
* [[Stevie Ray Vaughan]] ([[Double Trouble (band)|Double Trouble]])
* [[Eddie Vedder]] ([[Pearl Jam]])
* [[Varg Vikernes]] ([[Burzum]])
* [[David Vincent]] ([[Morbid Angel]])
* [[Michael Locher|Vorph]] ([[Samael (band)|Samael]])
* [[Pete Vuckovic]] ([[3 Colours Red]])



==W==
* [[Jason Wade]] ([[Lifehouse (band)|Lifehouse]])
* [[John Waite]] ([[The Babys]], [[Bad English]])
* [[Dave Wakeling]] ([[The Beat (British band)|The Beat]], [[General Public]])
* [[Jeffrey Walker|Jeff Walker]] ([[Carcass (band)|Carcass]])
* [[Vincent Walker]] ([[Suburban Legends]])
* [[James Walsh (musician)|James Walsh]] ([[Starsailor (band)|Starsailor]])
* [[Scooter Ward]] ([[Cold (band)|Cold]])
* [[Baz Warne]] ([[The Stranglers]])
* [[Roger Waters]] ([[Pink Floyd]])
* [[Ian Watkins (Lostprophets)|Ian Watkins]] ([[Lostprophets]])
* [[Nero (band)|Alana Watson]] ([[Nero (band)|Nero]])
* [[Gerard Way]] ([[My Chemical Romance]])
* [[Fee Waybill]] ([[The Tubes]])
* [[Ben Weasel]] ([[Screeching Weasel]], [[Riverdales]])

* [[Scott Weiland]] ([[Stone Temple Pilots]], [[Velvet Revolver]])
* [[Florence Welch]] ([[Florence and the Machine]])
* [[Paul Weller]] ([[The Jam]], [[The Style Council]])
* [[Louise Wener]] ([[Sleeper (band)|Sleeper]])
* [[Leslie West]] ([[Mountain (band)|Mountain]])
* [[John Wetton]] ([[King Crimson]], [[Asia (band)|Asia]])
* [[Tim Wheeler]] ([[Ash (band)|Ash]])
* [[Charlotte Wessels]] ([[Delain]])
* [[Deryck Whibley]] ([[Sum 41]])
* [[Jack White (musician)|Jack White]] ([[The White Stripes]], [[The Dead Weather]])
* [[Katie White]] ([[The Ting Tings]])
* [[Maurice White]] ([[Earth, Wind & Fire]])
* [[Vanessa White]] ([[The Saturdays]])
* [[Emily Whitehurst]] ([[Tsunami Bomb]], [[The Action Design]])
* [[Alissa White-Gluz]] ([[The Agonist]], [[Arch Enemy]])
* [[Iron Maiden|Dennis Wilcock]] ([[Iron Maiden]])
* [[Amanda Wilkinson]] ([[The Wilkinsons]])
* [[will.i.am]] ([[The Black Eyed Peas]])
* [[Dave Williams (musician)|Dave Williams]] ([[Drowning Pool]])
* [[Hayley Williams]] ([[Paramore]])
* [[Jez Williams]] ([[Doves (band)|Doves]])
* [[Joseph Williams (musician)|Joseph Williams]] ([[Toto (band)|Toto]])
* [[Pharrell Williams]] ([[N.E.R.D]])
* [[Ann Wilson]] ([[Heart (band)|Heart]])
* [[Dan Wilson (musician)|Dan Wilson]] ([[Semisonic]])
* [[Kim Wilson]] ([[The Fabulous Thunderbirds]])
* [[Ray Wilson (musician)|Ray Wilson]] ([[Stiltskin]], [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]])
* [[Ricky Wilson (British musician)|Ricky Wilson]] ([[Kaiser Chiefs]])
* [[Robin Wilson (musician)|Robin Wilson]] ([[Gin Blossoms]])
* [[Steven Wilson]] ([[Porcupine Tree]], [[Blackfield]], [[Storm Corrosion]])
* [[Kirk Windstein]] ([[Crowbar (American band)|Crowbar]])
* [[Steve Winwood]] ([[The Spencer Davis Group]], [[Traffic (band)|Traffic]], [[Go (band)|Go]], [[Blind Faith]])
* [[Lajon Witherspoon]] ([[Sevendust]])
* [[Rick Witter]] ([[Shed Seven]])
* [[Piotr Wiwczarek]] ([[Vader (band)|Vader]])
* [[Andrew Wood (singer)|Andrew Wood]] ([[Mother Love Bone]], [[Malfunkshun]])
* [[Brandon Wood]] ([[New Tomorrow]])
* [[Roy Wood]] ([[Electric Light Orchestra]])
* [[Tilo Wolff]] ([[Lacrimosa (band)|Lacrimosa]])
* [[Roddy Woomble]] ([[Idlewild (band)|Idlewild]])
* [[Danny Worsnop]] ([[Asking Alexandria]])
* [[Curtis Wright]] ([[Orrall & Wright]], [[Shenandoah (band)|Shenandoah]])
* [[Dave Wyndorf]] ([[Monster Magnet]])



==Y==
* [[Seungho (singer)|Yang Seungho]] ([[MBLAQ]])
* [[Yoseob|Yang Yoseob]] ([[Beast (South Korean band)|Beast]])
* [[Jimmy Yeary]] ([[Shenandoah (band)|Shenandoah]])
* [[Yeo Hoonmin]] ([[U-KISS]])
* [[Lauri Ylönen]] ([[The Rasmus]])
* [[Youngjae|Yoo Young-Jae]] ([[B.A.P (Korean band)|B.A.P]])
* [[Yoon Bo-mi]] ([[A Pink]])
* [[Yook Sungjae]] ([[BtoB (band)|Btob]])
* [[Andy Yorke]] ([[Unbelievable Truth]])
* [[Thom Yorke]] ([[Radiohead]])
* [[Neil Young]] ([[Buffalo Springfield]])

==Z==
* [[Robin Zander]] ([[Cheap Trick]])
* [[Rob Zombie]] ([[White Zombie (band)|White Zombie]])

==Related lists==
* [[List of female rock singers]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lead Vocalists}}
[[Category:Lists of singers]]

One for All – All for One

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Haruka Ayase

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{{BLP sources|date=September 2012}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Haruka Ayase
| native_name = {{Nihongo2|綾瀬はるか}}
| native_name_lang = jpn
| image = Construction Curtain of Glico in 201409.JPG
| spouse =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|3|24|mf=y}}
| birthname =
| birth_place = [[Hiroshima Prefecture]], Japan
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2000 - present
}}

{{Nihongo|'''Haruka Ayase'''|綾瀬はるか|Ayase Haruka|born in Hiroshima Prefecture, on March 24, 1985}} is a Japanese [[actress]].

==Career==
On March 24, 2006 she released her first single, titled {{Nihongo|"Period"|ピリオド|Piriodo}}.

She has also released two photo books: ''Birth'' in 2001 and ''Heroine'' in 2004.

==Filmography==
{{BLP unsourced section|date=December 2012}}

===Dramas===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Drama
!Role
!Broadcasting company
|-
|2001
|''Kindaichi Shonen no Jikembo II SP''
|Tomoko Ninomiya
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2001
|{{Nihongo|''Cosmo Angel''|コスモ・エンジェル}}
|Haruka
|[[Tokai TV]]
|-
|2002
|''Kaze no Bon kara''
|Aki Sugimura
|[[NHK]]
|-
|2003
|''Hontō ni Atta Kowai Hanashi''
|Misaki Onose
|[[Fuji TV]]
|-
|2003
|''[[Boku no Ikiru Michi]]''
|Megumi Sugita
|[[Fuji Television|Fuji TV]]
|-
|2003
|''Blackjack ni Yoroshiku''
|Risako Tsubaki
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2003
|{{Nihongo|''Otoko Yu''|男湯}}
|Mina Matsuura
|[[Fuji TV]]
|-
|2003
|{{Nihongo|''Taikoki''|太閤記}}
|Shino
|[[Fuji TV]]
|-
|2004
|''Kōfuku no Ōji''
|Mayu Mitsuishi
|[[Nippon Television|NTV]]
|-
|2004
|''Hontō ni Atta Kowai Hanashi''
|Chisato Nakamura
|[[Fuji TV]]
|-
|2004
|''Kyokugensuiri Colosseum''
|Ami Shinozaki
|[[Nippon Television|NTV]]
|-
|2004
|''[[Fuyuzora ni Tsuki wa Kagayaku]]''
|Hanako Imamiya
|[[Fuji Television|Fuji TV]]
|-
|2004
|''Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no yō ni...''
|Saho Makino
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2004
|''[[Socrates in Love]]''
|Aki Hirose
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2004
|''Ai kurushii''
|Michiru Majiba
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2005
|''Akai Unmei''
|Naoko Shimazaki
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2006
|''[[Satomi Hakkenden]]''
|Hamaji
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2006
|''[[Byakuyako]]''
|Yukiho Karasawa
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2006
|''Hero SP''
|Ririko Izumitani
|[[Fuji Television|Fuji TV]]
|-
|2006
|''[[Tatta Hitotsu no Koi]]''
|Nao Tsukioka
|[[Nippon Television|NTV]]
|-
|2007
|''[[Hotaru no Hikari (manga)|Hotaru no Hikari]]''
|Hotaru Amemiya
|[[Nippon Television|NTV]]
|-
|2008
|''Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi''
|Michiko Fujiwara
|[[Fuji TV]]
|-
|2008
|''Rookies''
|Kyoko Mikoshiba
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2009
|''[[Kurobe no Taiyō]]''
|Sachie Takiyama
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2009
|''Mr. Brain''
|Kazune Yuri
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2009
|''[[Jin (TV series)|Jin]]''
|Saki Tachibana
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2010
|''Hotaru no Hikari 2''
|Hotaru Amemiya
|[[Nippon Television|NTV]]
|-
|2011
|''[[Jin (TV series)|Jin 2]]''
|Saki Tachibana
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2011
|''[[Nankyoku Tairiku|Nankyoku Tairiku: Kami no Ryōiki ni Idomunda Otoko to Inu no Monogatari]]''
|Miyuki
|[[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]]
|-
|2013
|''[[Yae no Sakura]]''
|[[Niijima Yae]]
|[[NHK]]
|}

===Movies===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
|-
|2002
|''[[Justice (short film)|Justice]]''
|Hoshi
|-
|2004
|''Amemasu no Kawa''
|Sayuri Takakura
|-
|2005
|''The Incredibles''
|Violet Parr (Japanese dub)
|-
|2005
|''New Horizon''
|Sayako
|-
|2005
|''Sengoku Jieitai 1549''
|Nohime
|-
|2006
|''Taberuki shinai''
|Nao
|-
|2007
|''Hero''
|Ririko Izumitani
|-
|2008
|''[[Cyborg She]]'' (also "My Girlfriend is A Cyborg")
|The Girlfriend
|-
|2008
|''[[Ichi (2008 film)|Ichi]]''
|Ichi
|-
|2008
|''[[The Magic Hour (2008 film)|The Magic Hour]]''
|Natsuko Shikama
|-
|2008
|''[[Happy Flight]]''<ref name="Schillinghalf">Schilling, Mark. "[http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ff20081114a4.html Airplane flick tells only half the story]." ''[[The Japan Times]]''. Friday November 14, 2008. Retrieved on February 19, 2010.</ref>
|Etsuko Saitō
|-
|2009
|''[[Oppai Volleyball]]''
|Mikako Terashima
|-
|2009
|''[[Rookies]]''
|Kyoko Mikoshiba
|-
|2009
|''[[Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror]]''
|Haruka (Voice)
|-
|2010
|''[[The Incite Mill]]''
|Shoko Suwana
|-
|2011
|''[[Princess Toyotomi]]''
|Tadako Torii
|-
|2012
|''[[Hotaru no Hikari]]''
|Hotaru Amemiya
|-
|2012
|''[[Himitsu no Akko-chan]]''
|Akko
|-
|2012
|''[[Anata e]]''
|
|-
|2013
|''[[Riaru: Kanzen Naru Kubinagaryū no Hi]]''
|Atsumi
|-
|2014
|''[[All-Round Appraiser Q: The Eyes of Mona Lisa]]''
|
|-
|2015
|''[[Umimachi Diary]]''
|Sachi Kōda
|-
|}

==Discography==

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Single
!Chart position
!Album
!Total sales
|-
|2006
|{{Nihongo|"Period"|ピリオド|Piriodo}}
|8
| 
|28,224
|-
|2006
|"{{Nihongo|"Kōsaten Days"|交差点days}}
|8
| 
|18,688
|-
|2007
|"{{Nihongo|"Hikōkigumo"|飛行機雲}}
|23
| 
|10,352
|-
|2010
|"{{Nihongo|"Māgaretto"|マーガレット}}
|?
| 
|?
|}

==Awards==
{{BLP unsourced section|date=April 2013}}
{{awards table}}
|-
| rowspan=2|2004
| ''[[Socrates in Love]]''
| Nikkan Sports Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actress
| {{won|place=2}}
|-
| ''[[Socrates in Love]]''
| Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress
| {{won}}
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Byakuyako]]''
| Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress
| {{won}}
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Hotaru no Hikari]]''
| Nikkan Sports Drama Awards: Best Actress for Summer
| {{won}}
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Cyborg She]]'', ''[[Ichi (2008 film)|Ichi]]'', ''[[Happy Flight]]''
| [[Nikkan Sports Film Award]]: Best Actress
| {{won}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.horipro.co.jp/talent/PF061/ Talent Agency Official Website] {{ja}}
* [http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/ayaseharuka Victor Entertainment Official Website] {{ja}}
* {{IMDb name|id=1480573|name=Haruka Ayase}}
* {{jmdb person|1011620}}

{{Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress}}
{{Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress}}

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| NAME = Ayase, Haruka
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Japanese actor and singer
| DATE OF BIRTH = March 24, 1985
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Hiroshima Prefecture]], Japan
| DATE OF DEATH =
| PLACE OF DEATH =
}}
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Galneryus

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Galneryus
| image = GalneryusAngelofSalvationalbumphoto.jpeg
| caption = Current members of Galneryus from left to right: Taka, Yuhki, Sho, Syu, Junichi
| landscape = yes
| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[Osaka]], Japan
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[neo-classical metal]]
| years_active = 2001–present
| label = Iron Shock, [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]]
| associated_acts = [[Animetal]], Spinalchord, Valkyr, [[Concerto Moon]], Ark Storm, AxBites, Rekion, Gunbridge, [[Deluhi]]
| website = [http://galneryusyumacher.com Official site]
| current_members = [[Syu]] Yuhki Junichi [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] Taka
| past_members = Tsui Yama-B Yu-To
}}

'''Galneryus''' is a Japanese [[power metal]] band, formed in [[Osaka]] in 2001 by guitarist [[Syu]] and vocalist Yama-B.<ref name="CDJOURNAL">[http://artist.cdjournal.com/a/-/153012 Artist.cdjournal.com] ''Galneryus Artist Profile'' Retrieved Jan 23, 2011</ref><ref name="Barks">[http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=1000001683&m=bio Barks.jp] ''ガルネリウス Biography'' Retrieved January 23, 2011</ref> Originally the only official members, the two utilized several support musicians until bassist Tsui, keyboardist Yuhki, and drummer Junichi officially joined for the release of their debut album in 2003. Yama-B left the group in 2008 citing musical differences, and Yu-To, who replaced Tsui in 2006, left the following year. Galneryus recruited [[Masatoshi Ono|Sho]] on vocals and Taka on bass, and released the album ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' in 2010. The band's highest charting studio album is their eighth, ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'', which was released in 2012 and reached number 17.

==History==

===2001–2002: Formation and indie days===
Galneryus was formed in 2001 by guitarist and [[bandleader]] [[Syu]] (formerly from Valkyr, [[Animetal]], Aushvitz, and Masaki Project) along with vocalist Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi (frontman of AxBites and solo artist of Rekion, River End and Gunbridge).<ref name="Barks" /><ref name="Jameinterview">[http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-1503-exlusive-interview-with-syu.html Exlusive interview with Syu] ''jame-world.com'' Retrieved 2011-01-23</ref> Both veterans of the metal scene, they formed Galneryus with the intention to "express both of their musical tastes/ideas" and so they started looking for additional members to complete the band. They recruited A on keyboards (who had previously played with Syu in Valkyr), Shôgo Himuro on bass, and Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui (formerly of Cemetery, Honey Quest) on drums.

In October 2001, the band released a 2-track [[Demo (music)|demo]] titled "United Flag". The demo was self-produced and released independently. This [[Extended play|EP]] started gaining the attention of both fans and independent record labels as well.

After playing with other metal bands like Fairy Mirror, Mephistopheles, Galactica Phantom, Mastermind, and [[Concerto Moon]], Galneryus went back to the studio to record a second EP titled ''Rebel Flag'' which was released through the independent label Iron Shock in August 2002. The EP again used support musicians to fill the band slots, with Shôgo Himuro again on bass, Toshihiro Yui again on drums, and Yoshinori Kataoka on keyboards (replacing A).

After this EP, the band started receiving several record deals and started touring more. In 2003, they were invited to play the Melodic Metal Festival in Japan which featured [[Sweden|Swedish]] power metal band [[Dragonland]], as well as Australia's [[Dungeon (band)|Dungeon]]. As a result, Dragonland invited Galneryus to play with them the next time they toured Japan.{{citation needed|date=January 2011}}

Galneryus was also invited to perform on two metal compilation cover albums with other bands such as Masaki Project, [[Saber Tiger (Band)|Saber Tiger]], and Mephistopheles. Galneryus performed the song "Black Diamond" (originally from [[Finland|Finnish]] power metal band [[Stratovarius]]) on the compilation album ''Stand Proud! III'' and performed the song "Soldier of Fortune" (from Japanese heavy metal band [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) on the compilation album ''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''. For these songs, the band used supporting musicians Toshihiro Yui on drums, Yusuke on bass, and Yuhki on keyboards. Both compilation albums were released simultaneously in December 2002 on the same day through Iron Shock and distributed through the record label [[Video and Audio Project|VAP]].

===2003–2007: Gone major and formal members===
VAP itself signed Galneryus and the band set to work on writing and recording their full-length debut album ''The Flag of Punishment'' which featured all 5 EP songs re-written and re-recorded and also cover art by famed ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' artist [[Yoshitaka Amano]].<ref name="Jameinterview"/> At this time Galneryus ceased using temporary members and permanently recruited Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui (formerly of AxBites) on bass, Yuhki (formerly of Ark Storm and Marge Litch) on keyboards and Junichi Satoh (formerly of [[Concerto Moon]]) on drums. The album was finally released in October 2003. In March 2005, Galneryus released their second album ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'', and later released their third full-length album ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' in July 2006.

After the Live for Rebirth tour, Tsui left Galneryus and Yu-To (later known as Leda of [[Deluhi]]) was recruited to fill in for bass. The band shortly after released their fourth album ''[[One for All - All for One]]'' on August 22, 2007. On October 27, they released their first cover album ''Voices from the Past''. Galneryus then debuted on [[iTunes Store]], making their material available worldwide.

===2008–2010: New lineup and ''Resurrection''===
In February 2008, both sides of their double A-side single "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" were used as the opening and ending themes for the six-episode [[anime]] series ''[[Mnemosyne (anime)|Rin ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~]]''.

On October 10, 2008, it was announced that vocalist Yama-B was leaving the band at the end of the Back to the Flag tour.<ref>{{cite web | title=Galneryus, all new line-up! | url=http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090917171323/http://neumania.net/?p=481 | archivedate=2009-09-17 |publisher=neumania.net | accessdate=2013-03-31}}</ref><ref name="yama-b">{{cite web| title=YAMA-B Leaves Galneryus | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-38295-yama-b-leaves-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> The decision was made during the recording/releasing of their fifth full album, ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]''. According to Yama-B's note left to the fans on Galneryus' official site, he left due to the band's growth and change.<ref name="yama-b"/> In the note, Yama-B stated that due to differences in opinion on the band's style of music, he was leaving. He and the rest of Galneryus are all okay with this and wished each other well as they went their separate ways. Yama-B later elaborated in 2013, recalling that while he and Syu had different musical tastes from the beginning, with every release the band slowly chased after a new sound "instead of doing music we loved".<ref name="Yama-B interview">{{cite web| title=Interview with YAMA-B | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-95206-interview-with-yama-b.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-04-16}}</ref> While Yama-B "likes to stick to a certain set of rules, concepts", particularly Syu would spontaneously abandon a style in order to incorporate new inspirations.<ref name="Yama-B interview"/> On October 23, 2008, Galneryus released their second cover album ''Voices from the Past II'', and on March 25, 2009, they released two "best of" albums.

Well-known vocalist [[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]] stepped in for Yama-B at a performance at the tenth anniversary of Pure Rock Japan Live.<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2009 at Kawasaki Club Citta | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-51134-pure-rock-japan-live-2009-at-kawasaki-club-citta.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> In September 2009, bassist Yu-To left the group, and Sho and Taka officially joined.<ref name="loud">{{cite web| title=Galneryus Return with New Line-Up | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-55198-galneryus-return-with-new-line-up.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-07-25}}</ref> This line-up had their first performance at [[Loud Park Festival#2009 .28October 17–18.29|Loud Park Festival 2009]].<ref name="loud"/> Galneryus' song "A Far-Off Distance" was used as the ending theme of the 2010 ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin]]'' anime. On April 21, they released the [[Music download|digital]] [[Extended play|EP]] ''Beginning of the Resurrection'', which contains a cover of Sho's signature song "You're the Only...". They released their sixth full-length album, ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'', on June 23 and their third cover album, ''Voices from the Past III'', on August 20.

In 2011, their song "Destiny" was used in the [[music video game]]s ''[[Guitar Freaks|GuitarFreaks XG2: Groove on Live]]'' and ''[[DrumMania XG|DrumMania XG2: Groove on Live]]''. Also, their song "New Legend" was used in ''GuitarFreaks XG3'' and ''DrumMania XG3''.[[Image:Galneryus in Busan Rock Festival, 2012.jpg|thumb|right|Galneryus performing at the [[Busan Rock Festival]] in Korea, 2012.]]

===2011–present: ''Angel of Salvation'' and European tour===
The band released the limited single "Future Never Dies" on September 7, 2011 and the album ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' on October 5.

On January 25, 2012, they released the mini-album ''Kizuna''. The title song was used in a ''[[Fist of the Blue Sky]]'' [[pachinko]] game,<ref name="kizuna">{{cite web| title=Kizuna GALNERYUS | url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VPCC-81723 | work=cdjapan.co.jp | accessdate=2012-03-14}}</ref> and its cover features the series' main character. Galneryus' next single "Hunting for Your Dream" was used as the second closing theme for the new ''[[Hunter × Hunter]]'' anime adaptation.<ref name="hunter">{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to provide new theme song for "HUNTER x HUNTER" | url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/03/galneryus-to-provide-new-theme-song-for-hunter-x-hunter/ | work=tokyohive.com | accessdate=2012-03-19}}</ref> Ono's solo song "Departure!" (which was covered in English by Galneryus on ''Kizuna''<ref name="kizuna"/>) was previously the series' first opening theme, a new version titled "Departure! -Second Version-" will be its second.<ref name="hunter"/>

Their eighth studio album ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' was released on October 10, 2012. It reached number 17 on the [[Oricon]] chart, making it their highest charting studio album. The title track is 14:42 minutes long, twice as long as the version featured in its music video, and features Akane Liv (of Liv Moon) performing backing vocals. On May 22, 2013, Galneryus released their first self-cover album, ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side''.<ref name="selfcover">{{cite web| title=Self-Cover Album from GALNERYUS | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-94993-self-cover-album-from-galneryus.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref> It became their highest charting release to date, reaching number 15, and is part of their 10th anniversary celebration, which will also include a tour from June 7 to 30.<ref name="selfcover"/> On May 26, they performed at the Pure Rock Japan Live 2013 at Club Citta, alongside [[NoGoD]], [[Saber Tiger]] and [[Onmyo-Za]].<ref>{{cite web| title=PURE ROCK JAPAN LIVE 2013 | url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-97335-pure-rock-japan-live-2013.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>

Galneryus embarked on their first European tour in July 2014. Beginning in Germany, the four date tour also took them to France before finishing in Spain.<ref>{{cite web| title=GALNERYUS to go on European Tour | url=http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-110272-galneryus-to-go-on-european-tour.html | work=jame-world.com | accessdate=2014-05-25}}</ref>

==Members==
* [[Syu]] – [[guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]], [[bandleader|leader]] (2001–present)
* Yuhki – [[Keyboard (instrument)|keyboards]], [[Hammond organ]], [[keytar]], backing vocals (2003–present, support in 2002)
* {{nihongo|Junichi Satoh|佐藤潤一|Satō Jun'ichi}} – [[Drum kit|drums]] (2003–present)
* {{nihongo|[[Masatoshi Ono|Masatoshi "Sho" Ono]]|小野正利|Ono Masatoshi}} – [[Singing|vocals]] (2009–present)
* Taka – [[Bass guitar|bass]] (2009–present)

;Former members
* {{nihongo|Ryosuke "Tsui" Matsui|松井亮介|Matsui Ryōsuke}} – bass, backing vocals (2003–2006)
* {{nihongo|Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi|山口将宏|Yamaguchi Masahiro}} – vocals (2001–2008)
* [[Deluhi|Yu-To]] – bass, backing vocals (2006–2009; support guitar in 2011 as Leda)

;Support members
* Shôgo Himuro – bass (2001–2002)
* A – keyboards (2001–2002)
* Yoshinori Kataoka – keyboards (2002)
* Toshihiro "Tossan" Yui – drums (2001–2002)
* Yusuke – bass (2002–2003)

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
* ''[[The Flag of Punishment]]'' (October 22, 2003) Oricon Album Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 161<ref name="OriconAlbums">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_album/ GALNERYUSのアルバム売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* ''[[Advance to the Fall]]'' (March 23, 2005) No. 86<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Beyond the End of Despair...]]'' (July 12, 2006) No. 57<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[One for All – All for One|One for All - All for One]]'' (August 22, 2007) No. 53<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Reincarnation (Galneryus album)|Reincarnation]]'' (September 10, 2008) No. 55<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Resurrection (Galneryus album)|Resurrection]]'' (June 23, 2010) No. 35<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Phoenix Rising (Galneryus album)|Phoenix Rising]]'' (October 5, 2011) No. 23<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Angel of Salvation]]'' (October 10, 2012) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''[[Vetelgyus]]'' (September 24, 2014)

===Singles/EPs===
* ''United Flag'' (October 21, 2001, EP)
* "Rebel Flag" (August 23, 2002)
* "Everlasting" (June 27, 2007) Oricon Single Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 68<ref name="OriconSingles">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/cd_single/ GALNERYUSのシングル売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2011-01-23.</ref>
* "Alsatia/Cause Disarray" (March 19, 2008) No. 60<ref name="OriconSingles"/>
* ''Shining Moments'' (July 30, 2008, digital EP)
* ''Beginning of the Resurrection'' (April 21, 2010, digital EP)
* "Future Never Dies" (September 7, 2011, limited single)
* {{nihongo|''Kizuna''|絆||January 25, 2012, mini-album}} No. 37<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* "Hunting for Your Dream" (July 17, 2012) No. 30 (type B)<ref name="OriconSingles"/>

===Cover albums===
* ''Voices from the Past'' (October 8, 2007)
* ''Voices from the Past II'' (October 23, 2008)
* ''Voices from the Past III'' (August 20, 2010)
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 1: Regeneration Side'' (May 22, 2013, self-cover) No. 15<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''The Ironhearted Flag Vol. 2: Reformation Side'' (September 4, 2013, self-cover) No. 17<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>

===Compilation albums===
* ''Best of the Braving Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 154<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best of the Awakening Days'' (March 25, 2009, compilation album) No. 157<ref name="OriconAlbums"/>
* ''Best-R'' (September 25, 2012, rental-only compilation album)

;Compilation contributions
* "Black Diamond" (originally by [[Stratovarius]]) – {{nihongo|''Stand Proud! III''|スタンド・プラウド! III||December 11, 2002}}
* "Soldier of Fortune" (originally by [[Loudness (band)|Loudness]]) – {{nihongo|''Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II''|~JAPANESE HEAVY METAL TRIBUTE~魂II||December 11, 2002}}
* "Struggle for the Freedom Flag" – ''Hard Rock Summit in Osaka'' (June 16, 2004)
* "Serenade (D.N.mix)" – ''[[Death Note original soundtracks#The Songs for Death Note the movie.EF.BD.9Ethe Last name Tribute.EF.BD.9E|The Songs For Death Note The Movie ~The Last Name Tribute~]]'' (December 20, 2006)
* "A Far-Off Distance (TV Size)" – ''[[Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin|Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin Opening/Ending theme digital EP]]'' (June 16, 2010)
* {{nihongo|"Holy Blood: Tatakai no Kettô"|HOLY BLOOD 〜闘いの血統〜}} (originally by [[Seikima-II]]) – {{nihongo|''Tribute to Seikima-II: Akuma to no Keiyakusho''|Tribute to 聖飢魔II -悪魔との契約書-||September 15, 2010}}
* "Against the Wind" (originally by Stratovarius) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "The Spirit Carries On" (originally by [[Dream Theater]]) – ''Crying Stars -Stand Proud!-'' (September 29, 2010)
* "Tonight I'm Falling" (originally by [[TNT (band)|TNT]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)
* "Angel Don't Cry" (originally by [[Toto (band)|Toto]]) – ''The Voice -Stand Proud!-'' (October 5, 2011)

===DVDs===
* ''Live for Rebirth'' (November 22, 2006) Oricon DVD Weekly Chart Peak Position: No. 142<ref name="OriconDVDs">[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/306037/ranking/dvd/ GALNERYUSのDVD売り上げランキング] ''oricon.co.jp.'' Retrieved 2012-07-24.</ref>
* ''Live for All - Live for One'' (March 5, 2008) No. 85<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Live in the Moment of the Resurrection'' (December 8, 2010) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Phoenix Living in the Rising Sun'' (March 28, 2012) No. 47<ref name="OriconDVDs"/>
* ''Reliving the Ironhearted Flag'' (March 26, 2014)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://galneryusyumacher.com}}

{{Galneryus}}

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