Lynch.
| Lynch. | |
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| Origin | Nagoya, Japan |
| Genres | Metalcore, alternative metal, heavy metal |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Marginal Works (2005–2010) King Records (2011-present) CLJ (2007-present) |
| Website | lynch.jp |
| Members | |
| Hazuki Reo Yusuke Asanao Akinori |
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Lynch. (stylized as lynch.) is a nagoya kei metal band formed in 2004. Since their formation, they have been a part of the independent label Marginal Works. On October 11, 2007, the band signed to CLJ Records, a European record label dedicated to releasing Japanese rock artists abroad.[1] As of 2011, the group has released one EP, five albums, and nine singles.
The band's concept is "uniting heavy music with beautiful melodies." [2]
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History
Lynch. was formed in 2004 by Hazuki (formerly in Deathgaze), Reo, and Asanao in Nagoya, Japan.[3][4] With Yukino (formerly in Deadman) as a support bassist, they released their first album on the label Marginal Works and toured nationally.[3] In 2006, Yusuke joined as a second guitarist.[3]
In 2009, Lynch. went on a three-man tour with heidi. and Sadie.[5] On May 27, 2009, they announced via their official site the release of their fourth full-length album, "Shadows", which was released on July 8, 2009.[6]
In July 2010, the band announced they would be joining a major label, although the exact label has not been specified. To coincide with signing onto a major label, the band started their last tour on their independent label in September 2010. The tour, titled "The Judgement Days," will last until December. A week after the end of the tour, the band will be celebrating their sixth anniversary.[7]
Lynch. has announced that Hazuki will not be participating in the "The Judgement Days" Last Indies Tour due to being diagnosed with "acute pharyngitis and laryngitis, accompanied by swelling of the vocal chords." Lynch. are going to proceed with the tour, without Hazuki, and are also giving out ticket refunds where Hazuki is not present.[8]
Members
- Hazuki (葉月) – vocals, bass (recordings)
- Reo (玲央) – guitar
- Yusuke (悠介) – guitar
- Asanao (晁直) – drums
- Akinori (明徳) - bass
- Former members
- Junji (淳児) – bass (live support)
- Yukino (ゆきの) – bass (support)
- Hikaru (光輝) – bass (support)
Timeline
Discography
- Albums
- Greedy Dead Souls (April 20, 2005)
- The Avoided Sun (April 25, 2007)
- The Buried (November 7, 2007)
- Shadows (July 8, 2009)
- I Believe in Me (June 1, 2011)
- EPs
- Underneath the Skin (November 16, 2005)
- Singles
- "A Grateful Shit" (July 20, 2006)
- "Roaring in the Dark" (November 15, 2006)
- "Enemy" (December 13, 2006)
- "Forgiven" (January 17, 2007)
- "Adore" (April 2, 2008)
- "Ambivalent Ideal" (October 15, 2008)
- "A Gleam in Eye" (April 28, 2010)
- "Judgement" (September 22, 2010)
- "Mirrors" (November 9, 2011)
- Videography
- "Official Bootleg" (February 23, 2008)
- Live
- "Toward The Avoided Sunrise Final Live @ Shibuya 0-West" (July 2, 2007)
- "The Diffusing Ideal Live @ Liquid Room" (October 24, 2008)
- "The Shadow Impulse Final Live @ Akasaka Blitz" (September 6, 2009)
References
- ^ CLJ Records
- ^ Lynch Official Website - Biography retrieved August 24, 2008
- ^ a b c Cd Journal - Artist Lynch. retrieved August 24, 2008
- ^ Visunavi News retrieved August 24, 2008
- ^ "heidi. JaME Profile". jame-world.com. 2011-07-10. http://www.jame-world.com/us/artists-biography-668-heidi-.html.
- ^ Shadows Special Page retrieved May 27, 2009
- ^ "Lynch. Goes Major" on Shattered Tranquility retrieved on October 29, 2010
- ^ http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-69446-lynch-vocalist-s-health-problems.html
External links
- Official website (Japanese)