Kagerou (band)

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Kagerou
Origin Tokyo Japan
Years active 1999–2007
Genres Visual Kei
Heavy Metal
Labels Lizard
Free-Will
Gan Shin
Members Daisuke
Yuana
kazu
Shizumi

Kagerou (蜉蝣) was a Japanese Visual Kei rock band. Kagerou formed in September of 1999 by vocalist Daisuke, and bassist MASAYA, soon to be joined by guitarist Yuana. After their time on record label Loop Ash, in 2000 Kagerou transferred to label Lizard inside of Free-Will. After having gained great popularity among the Japanese Visual Kei audience, they went abroad in 2005; playing in Germany and France.

At the live of September 16, 2006, at LIQUID ROOM ebisu, they stated their disbandment. Their comment on the 19th on their official site states it took place on January of 2007, after a final tour in late October & November. On December 27th, 2006 they released a final greatest hits album entitled Shinjuka .

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[edit] Style

Kagerou are a band in the Japanese Visual Kei style, which is characterised by its obscure and androgyne look. Although Kagerou currently uses less make-up and wear simplified stage outfits in comparison to most Visual Kei bands, they still call themselves a Visual Kei band.

[edit] Band Name

Kagerou (蜉蝣, prounounced 'Kagero') means "mayfly" in Japanese. Mayflies can be as old as three years. However, when mayflies reach their adulthood, their life span varies from two hours to three days. This short life span relates to Kagerou's vocalist Daisuke. Daisuke has suffered from heart related problems since infancy. Each day there is a chance his heart will give up. So like the adult mayfly his life span can be very short. "Live your every minute as if it were your last, not scared but filled with the most joyous moments," says Daisuke.

[edit] Members

[edit] Ex Members

Daisuke(大佑) - Vocalist. He writes all the lyrics for Kagerou. His previous bands include Le'Cheri and Fatima, in which he was the drummer. Daisuke loves interaction with his audience such as his constant stagediving, and so do the fans.

Yuana(ユアナ) - Acoustic & Electric guitar. He often writes the band's songs. Examples of songs he has written are "Koukotsu Jigoku," "Shibire Kokoro," and "Seitekikinchou Implant." His past bands include Sweet Hallucination, and Alicia as Ewana.

kazu - Bass. His past bands were RESEARCH as KAZUNORI, and Aioria as Kazutake. He also writes a lot of songs for the band, such as "Holy Needle," "Kakokei Shinjitsu," and "Yami ni Warau Kuro".

Shizumi(静海)- Drums and percussion. He is normally seen playing a Pearl brand drum set. His past bands were Mitre Cure and MELUSINE. Shizumi has stated before him wanting to become a pianist if he had not become a drummer. He has composed songs as "Rasen Kubi," "Masatsu Shinkou," and "3.2.1." for the band. Shizumi is one of the "crowd pleasers," and has a lot of contact with the audience. He is known to have spoken English, German and French in recent overseas shows just for his fans.

MASAYA - Bassist. He left in 2000 and joined Kar'MariA. He then "retired" and has reportably left music.

KUYA - Bassist. He joined January 2001 and left during August of that same year to join GUICHE.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Vo.Daisuke、Gt.Yuana、Ba.MASAYA (up until May of 2000)

[edit] Demotapes

  • biological slicer
  • Biyou seikei ishi no shumi (美容整形医師の趣味) April 21, 2000

[edit] Singles

  • biological slicer April 4, 2000
    1. Eroa (エロア)
    2. R Shitei (R指定)
    3. Saigo no Kensa (最期の検査)
    4. Wrist Cutter (リストカッター)

[edit] Vo.Daisuke、Gt.Yuana、Ba.MASAYA、Dr.Shizumi (May until December of 2000)

[edit] Omnibus

  • 0718 - July 18 2000, distributed CD
  • Japanesque Rock Collectionz - July 28, 2000 (By Cure Magazine)
    • Meisou Honnou (迷走本能)
  • Kakumei～Voice of Rebirth～ - August 30, 2000
    • Mousou Chikashitsu (妄想地下室)

Vo.Daisuke、Gt.Yuana、Ba.Kuya、Dr.Shizumi (December 2000 - August of 2001)

[edit] CD Single

  • Hakkyou Sakadachi Onanist (発狂逆立ちオナニスト) June 27, 2001
    1. Seitekikinchou Implant (性的緊張インプラント)
    2. Nawa (縄)
    3. Shikkou Yuuyo Sannen (執行猶予三年)
  • Jikasei Full Course (自家製フルコース) July 18, 2001
    1. Joumyaku Salad (静脈サラダ)
    2. Urami Koto (怨み言)
    3. Kakusei Jelly (覚醒ゼリー)

[edit] Omnibus

  • LOOP OF LIFE - February 20, 2001
    • Kichiku Moralism (鬼畜モラリズム)
  • Shock Edge 2001 - September 29, 2001
    • Kakusei Jelly - (覚醒ゼリー)

[edit] Vo.Daisuke、Gt.Yuana、Ba.kazu、Dr.Shizumi (since September 2001)

[edit] Single

  • Iro Megane to Scandal (色メガネとスキャンダル) January 9, 2002
    1. Yūgure no Shazai (夕暮れの謝罪)
    2. Exotic na Kansenshou (エキゾチックな感染症)
    3. Soushitsu (葬失)
  • Kagerou no Jiten (蜉蝣事典 ＜大人の書店＞) May 4, 2002
    1. Idol kurui no shinrigaku (アイドル狂いの心裏学)
  • Mizu hitari no kazoe uta (水浸りの数え唄) July 10, 2002
    1. Yubikiri (ゆびきり)
    2. Kikaku Mono (企画モノ)
    3. R Shitei (R指定)
  • Hiaburi no kazoe uta (火炙りの数え唄) July 10, 2002
    1. Gozen sanji no taiyou kōsen (午前三時の太陽光線)
    2. Utsu (鬱)
    3. Wrist Cutter (リストカッター)
  • Sakebi (叫び) February 28 - April 07 2003
  • Distributed to those attending the "Katana kari" tour
    1. Sakebi (叫び)
    2. Kichiku Moralism (鬼畜モラリズム)
  • Kakokei Shinjitsu (過去形真実) May 7, 2003
    1. Kakokei Shinjitsu (過去形真実)
    2. Sekkyou 38.5℃ (説教38.5℃)
    3. Kakokei Shinjitsu (Remix) (過去形真実)
    4. Sekkyou 38.5℃ (Remix) (説教38.5℃)
  • XII dizzy - January 28, 2004
    1. Xll dizzy
    2. Soine Pesari (添い寝ペッサリー)
    3. Kuchita sekishin (朽ちた赤心)
  • Sakurakurakura (サクラクラクラ) February 10 - April 5 2004
    • limited to all attending the "Kaijou Gentei" tour
    1. Sakurakurakura (サクラクラクラ)
  • Kurokami no Aitsu (黒髪のアイツ) December 8, 2004
    1. Kurokami no Aitsu (黒髪のアイツ)
    2. Shibire Kokoro (Live) (痺れ心)
    3. Koi Uta (Live) (恋唄)
    4. Masatsu Shinkou (Live) (摩擦信仰)
  • Shiroi Karasu (白い鴉) December 8, 2004
    1. Shiroi Karasu (白い鴉)
    2. Soine Pesari (Live) (添い寝ペッサリー)
    3. 3・2・1 (Live)
    4. XII dizzy (Live)
  • Zetsubou ni Sayonara (絶望にサヨナラ) March 23, 2005
    1. Zetsubou ni Sayonara (絶望にサヨナラ)
    2. Watashi。(私。)
    3. Ai wa Savage (愛はサベージ)
  • Kusatta umi de oborekakateiru boku wo sukutte kureta kimi (腐った海で溺れかけている僕を救ってくれた君) November 30, 2005 (Three Versions, A, B, C, D)
    1. Kusatta umi de oborekakateiru boku wo sukutte kureta kimi(腐った海で溺れかけている僕を救ってくれた君)
    2. Hibike, Kono koe。 (響け､この声。)
    3. Shuuchi no Ori (羞恥の檻) (Only available in Version A and D)
    4. Yuuyami wo saita hana (夕闇を裂いた花) (Only available in Version B and D)
  • Tonarimachi no Kanojo (となり町の彼女) June 6, 2006
    1. Tonarimachi no Kanojo (となり町の彼女)
    2. Seija no Ame (聖者の雨)
    3. Ragan (Remix) (裸眼)
    4. Sabashisa to Nemure (Remix) (寂しさと眠れ)

[edit] Albums

  • Kagerou (蜉蝣) July 30 2003
  • Rakushu (落首) August 18, 2004
  • Gurou iro/Guroushoku (愚弄色) July 27, 2005
  • Kurohata (黒旗) July 19, 2006
  • Shinjuka (心中歌) December 27, 2006

[edit] DVD

  • Kagerou no Video Clips (Promotional Video Collection) (蜉蝣のビデオクリップ) September 9, 2002
  • Zekkyō Psychopath (絶叫サイコパス) January 28, 2004
  • Rakushu Enjō Saishū Kōen (落首炎上最終公演) June 29, 2005
  • Kagerou: Tour '06-'07 Last Live March 28, 2007

[edit] References

Grass Thread's Page for Kagerou.

[edit] External links

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