Deathgaze

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Deathgaze
Origin Nagoya, Japan
Genre(s) Heavy metal
Years active 2003–present
Label(s) Enter Brain
Website Official website
Members
Ai
Naoto
Kosuke
Naoki
Former members
Kanna
Hazuki
Sou

Deathgaze (デスゲイズ desugeizu?) is a Japanese heavy metal band with a toned down visual kei style.

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[edit] History

Deathgaze was formed in 2003 by Hazuki, Ai, Naoki, and Kanna, who was soon replaced by Naoto. After releasing their first single, "294036224052", vocalist, Hazuki, left in spring 2004 to form his own band, Lynch. As a replacement, Sou joined the group in late 2004. The band released several more singles and their first album, though Sou also left in late 2006 to marry. At this time, the band announced a half-year long hiatus.

On November 11, 2007, the band officially ended their hiatus with the bassist Ai becoming the vocalist. As of now, Deathgaze has released six singles (one being a re-release) and a full-length album titled Genocide and Mass Murder. Ai is the main composer and lyricist of the band, even when Hazuki was still a member. He is also in charge of art direction for their CD releases. The band also performs under the session name Knohhoso (野っ細), playing cover songs of older and popular Japanese rock bands. Knohhoso also features Ai on vocals.

Recently, it also was announced that the band has secured a new bassist named Kosuke.

[edit] Lineup

[edit] Previous members

  • Kanna (柑那) - guitar (2003)
  • Hazuki (葉月) – vocals (2003–2004)
  • Sou (宗) – vocals (2004–2006)

[edit] Discography

Albums
Singles

[edit] External links