| Matenrou Opera | |
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| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Symphonic metal, alternative metal |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Office A to Z Sherow Artist Society/Warner Music King/Bellwood CLJ Records (EU) |
| Associated acts | Jeniva, Masterpiece |
| Members | |
| Sono Yuu Ayame Anzi Yo |
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| Past members | |
| Karen Mika |
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Matenrou Opera (摩天楼オペラ lit. "Skyscraper Opera") is a Japanese visual kei metal band. The band was formed in 2007 by Sono and Yuu who were previously the vocalist and drummer of Jeniva.[1] Their first maxi-single was on the Office A to Z label.[1] "Alkaloid Showcase" was released on May 4, the same day as their first concert, it sold out before the concert began.[1]
In late 2007, guitarist Mika and female keyboardist Karen left the band,[1] they were replaced by guitarist Anzi (ex-Masterpiece) and male keyboardist Ayame (ex-Ry:dia) respectively.
In 2008, after joining the label Sherow Artist Society, the single "Ruri Iro de Egaku Niji" reached number 11 on the Oricon Indies Chart; the EP Gilia reached number 7 and was also released in Europe.[2][3] Matenrou Opera toured through Europe with Versailles from the end of March to the beginning of April 2008.[4]
In late 2009, Matenrou Opera shared a national tour of Japan with Deluhi.[5]
Matenrou Opera covered X Japan's song "Kurenai" for the compilation Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-. The album was released on January 26, 2011 and features current visual kei bands covering songs from bands that were important to the '90s visual kei movement.[6]
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