Biographies - Archives (2013/11)

Yellow Studs © Yellow Studs. All rights reserved.

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Yellow Studs

A Japanese indie rock band, Yellow Studs' songs range anywhere from wild garage rock to heartrending piano ballads. Each one is topped off with a nostalgic rock'n'roll feel courtesy of the hoarse voice of frontman Taichi Nomura.

ZIGZO © ZIGZO. All rights reserved.

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ZIGZO

A rock supergroup formed by ex-members of L’Arc~en~Ciel, MALICE MIZER and BY-SEXUAL, ZIGZO made its return in 2012 - ten years after its original disbandment - and is still going strong today.

THE SOUND BEE HD © THE SOUND BEE HD, Starwave Records

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THE SOUND BEE HD

THE SOUND BEE HD is a visual kei band signed to the indie label Starwave Records. Their music is described as a fusion of electro and heavy rock with a touch of Japanese aesthetics, and their albums are usually based on themes.

ONE OK ROCK © AMUSE Inc.

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ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK is one of Japan's fastest rising rock acts. With heartfelt songs ranging from emo to punk to rap-rock, they have attracted an impressive following both in their home country and overseas.

Grieva © Ains - Grieva

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Grieva

While still a relatively new band, Grieva have quickly attracted a following in the visual kei scene due to their dark, 90s-influenced sound.

PENICILLIN © PENICILLIN

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PENICILLIN

True veterans of the Japanese rock scene, PENICILLIN were one of the top visual kei bands of the 90s, and they have maintained an impressive level of devotion to their craft for over two decades.

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LIGHTNING

A Japanese heavy metal band, LIGHTNING's music often features a nostalgic or heroic vibe, with the vocalist howling the sing-along choruses in a theatrical way.

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