The Piass
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| Origin | Sapporo, Japan |
| Years active | 1993-1995, 1998-present |
| Genres | Visual Kei, Hard Rock, Punk Rock , Hardcore Punk |
| Labels | Anarchist Records |
| Members | Testuya, Takayuki |
The Piass are a Japanese Visual Kei band who formed around 1993 in Sapporo, the current incarnation of the band features only one original member; Takayuki.
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[edit] History
The group recorded their debut album in 1995 called "Ryouki Kousatsu Chissoku-Shi", the band consisted of Chihiro (Vocals), Takayuki (Guitar), Yoshio (Bass) and Hiroshi (Drums), this album was done in a melodic Hard Rock style with lyrics by Chihiro and even featured a cover of a Hanoi Rocks song; Dead By Xmas.
Tragically on October 25, 1995, while shooting a promotional video; Chihiro, Yoshio and Hiroshi died in an incident which included the three of them allegedly jumping off a bridge into a river, it is debated whether this was an accident or suicide.
In 1998, the only remaining member from the original carnation, Takayuki re-created the group appointing vocalist Kirala, who previously performed in the band Slum Junkie, bassist Ruiji from the band Mazohysteria and drummer Shizuki.
The Piass released their second album, a self-titled effort which would prove to be a huge departure from their original sound, the group now had a frantic punk rock sound apposed to the more hard rock sound of the previous album. An E.P. would be recorded the following year called "Gekka Kyoushou". Their latest release was a single in 2001 called "Aki Ryuusa ~Akina Zuna".
[edit] Current status
2002 saw vocalist Kirala departing The Piass, they now remain as a three piece band with Takayuki handling both vocal and guitar duties. Although the group hasn't released music for a while, they are still active, touring as recent as 2005.
The Piass have also released a collaboration with the band RA's TeSTARS, entitled "Color." It includes four tracks.
On May 24, 2006, the Piass released their newest album, Kansensho Paranoia. This is a great step forward for the band, as it is their very first release as The Piass since the departure of ex-vocalist Kirala. Kansensho Paranoia consists of three all new tracks and a bonus DVD with a PV for the song "Shitakiri Suzume". It is a limited issue CD.
On March 5, 2007, bassist Ruiji and drummer Shizuki have left the band. Vocalist Takayuki continues to stay with the band for lives using support members.
[edit] Members
[edit] Current
- Tetsuya - Vocals
- Takayuki - Guitar
[edit] Former
- Chihiro - Vocals (1993-1995)
- Yoshio - Bass (1993-1995)
- Hiroshi - Drums (1993-1995)
- Kirala - Vocals (1998-2002)
- Ruiji - Bass (1998-2007)
- Shizuki - Drums (1998-2007)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
[edit] EPs
- Geki hana kuruizaki (2000)
[edit] Singles
- EASY TRICK (2000)
- Aki ryuusa ~akinazuna~ (2001)
- DISCRIMINATION (2001)
- DESPAIR (2001)
- Kansensho Paranoia (2006)
