| Balflare | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Power metal |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Soundholic |
| Website | Official Site Myspace |
| Members | |
| Eijin Kawazoe Ayuko Hayano Isao Matsuzaki Leo Yabumoto Syuta Hashimoto Takashi Odaira |
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| Past members | |
| Hideki Tada | |
Balflare is a Japanese power metal band formed in 2004.
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Balflare [1][2] was formed in 2004 by guitarist Syuta Hashimoto and vocalist Hideki Tada, they began recording a demo Sound of Silence, during which recording, drummer Isao Matsuzaki and bassist Takashi Odaira joined the band. The demo was largely well received in Japan and their career was launched.
In 2005 they released their first full length album Thousands of Winters of Flames through Hidden Maniacs. Following the release, a second guitarist was recruited, Leo Yabumoto, in order to reproduce the twin guitar leads live. After a couple of gigs in Japan, vocalist Hideki Tada left for private reason. And a new vocalist was recruited, Eijin Kawazoe.
They continued playing several successful gigs, and started recording their second full length in August, 2005. During which they recorded the song "Out Break" for the SAMURAI METAL Vol. 1 compilation album.
In 2006 they released the album Tempest on July 26 through Soundholic.
Their third album Sleeping Hollow was released on April 23, 2008.