Jupiter (band)
| Jupiter | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Power metal, symphonic metal |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Associated acts | Versailles, Hizaki Grace Project |
| Website | Official website |
| Members |
Hizaki Teru Yuki Masashi Zin |
Jupiter is a Japanese visual kei power metal band, formed in 2013 by four of the five members of Versailles.
History
Less than a year after Versailles ended activities, guitarists Hizaki and Teru, drummer Yuki and bassist Masashi, announced they had formed a new band named Jupiter on April 1, 2013. Having recruited vocalist Zin, they also revealed plans for their debut single in the summer.[1][2] According to Hizaki, the name is based on astrology and can mean protection, good luck or beautiful spirit.[3] They performed at the "Stylish Wave Generation Vol.4" event at Akasaka Blitz on May 26, alongside Penicillin, Diaura and other visual kei bands.[4]
The single, "Blessing of the Future", was released on July 24 and reached number 38 on the Oricon music chart.[5] Before the single was even released, their premiere album Classical Element was announced for August 28, 2013.[6] It peaked at number 31 on the chart. The band had their first one-man concert at Akasaka Blitz on September 26, before embarking on their first tour in October.[7] In December, they took part in three of the "Stylish Wave Circuit '13 Winter Shogun" concerts.[8]
Jupiter had their first overseas performances in February 2014; Warsaw, Poland on the fifth, Cologne, Germany on the seventh and Paris, France on the eighth.[9][10] Their second single, "Last Moment", was released on March 12, 2014 and reached number 37.[11] The History of Genesis, the band's second album, was released on January 7, 2015 and reached number 32. The eight date Temple of Venus tour will follow in April.[12]
Members
Discography
- Studio albums
- Classical Element (August 28, 2013) Oricon Albums Chart Peak Position: No. 31[13]
- The History of Genesis (January 7, 2015) No. 32[13]
- Singles
- "Blessing of the Future" (July 24, 2013) Oricon Singles Chart Peak Position: No. 38[13]
- "Last Moment" (March 12, 2014) No. 37[13]
References
- ↑ "New Band from Versailles Members". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Versailles members create new band, ‘Jupiter’". tokyohive.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Interview with Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter will be part of "stylish wave GENERATION Vol.4" Event!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter announce first single!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter to release first album!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter opens overseas ticket presale". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Stylish wave has a winter event tour and countdown event decided!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "JUPITER Europe-Tour Announcement!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Additional date for Jupiter Europe Tour 2014 has been announced!". syncmusic.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter to release new single". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "New Album from Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 "JUPITERの作品". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2014-12-27.