| Teru | |
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| Also known as | TERU, wait A minute |
| Born | April 10 Kyoto, Japan |
| Genres | Neo-classical metal, symphonic metal, power metal |
| Occupations | Musician, guitarist, songwriter, designer, actor |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Associated acts | Versailles, Node of Scherzo, Hizaki Grace Project, Aikaryu |
| Notable instruments | |
| ESP Geki-Tetsu, ESP Reindeer | |
Teru (stylized as TERU) is a Japanese visual kei musician, best known as guitarist for the symphonic metal band Versailles. Before Versailles he was previously in the band Aikaryu and supported his future bandmate Hizaki in his solo project.
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Aikaryu (藍華柳) was formed in 2002 by vocalist Kaworu and drummer Uli.[1] After contributing a song to the March 2002 Punishment Party Vol.3 omnibus, Teru replaced guitarist Death.[1] In August 2003 they signed to Crow Music (the same label as Hizaki's band Crack Brain) and released their first single the following month.[1] For the next three years they toured extensively, had numerous releases and several line-up changes. But in early 2006, they were involved in a car accident with most members having serious injuries.[1] While the members recovered Teru participated in Hizaki's solo project, Hizaki Grace Project.[1] In December Aikaryu regrouped and performed a small tour. But in April 2007, they decided to disband.[1]
In October 2006, Teru joined Hizaki's solo band, Hizaki Grace Project. Which also included Yuu (Jakura) on bass, Mikage (Babylon) on drums and Juka (Moi dix Mois) on vocals. They released three albums; Dignity of Crest and Curse of Virgo, and on December 24, 2007 had their latest live performance.
In 2007, Teru was recruited for Versailles by Hizaki and Kamijo, after being recommended by the Rock May-Kan venue. They quickly developed a large following worldwide, having their debut EP released domestically in Europe,[2] and to date have gone on two world tours, which took them across Asia, Europe and Latin America.[3]
In January 2011, Teru and the rest of Versailles started starring in their own TV mini drama called Onegai Kanaete Versailles (おねがいかなえてヴェルサイユ "Fulfill My Wish Versailles"). The show also starred Rina Koike and aired on Mainichi Broadcasting System and TV Kanagawa until March.[4]
Teru is also an artist, having designed many releases for Kamijo's record label Sherow Artist Society under the alias "Wait a Minute" (stylized as wait A minute), including for Versailles, Hizaki Grace Project and Matenrou Opera. He even gave a lecture at a seminar on the development of Japanese pop culture, held by the Kyoto University of Art and Design on November 25, 2010.[5]
Both Teru and Hizaki participated in the Blue Planet Japan project, which was created in response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The project is comprised on many visual kei artists, including members of DaizyStripper, heidi., Matenrou Opera, and Dolly. They performed live at Shibuya O-West on June 25 and released the single "Hitotsu Dake ~We are the One~" on September 14, with the proceeds from the single donated to the victims.[6][7]
On August 9, 2011, the second anniversary of Jasmine You's death, Teru composed and dedicated the song "「For You」" to his former bandmate.[8]
- ESP 激鉄 "Geki-Tetsu" Teru Custom Black
- ESP Antelope Black
- ESP Reindeer Teru Custom See Thru Black
- ESP Jerk Teru Custom
- Strat Type Guitar Black
- Strat Type Guitar Cherry Burst with kanji sticker and EMG pickups
- Zoom G7.1UT
- Custom Audio Electronics Cables
- TC Electronic G Major
- Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
- EX-PRO Wireless System
- Furman Power Conditioner
- BOSS FC-50 Midi Foot Controller
- ENGL, Hughes & Kettner, Bogner, Brunetti, Mesa Boogie & Marshall Amps
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