Dazzle Vision

Dazzle Vision was a Japanese rock band. They appeared at Sakura-Con in 2010.^{[1][3][4][5][6]} After playing in Taiwan in 2006, Dazzle Vision released their first album Origin of Dazzle. They are well known for their heavy rock sound and female vocalist Maiko's alternating melodic/death-voice vocals.^[7][8] The band announced their disbandment in April 2015. ^{[9][10] [11]}

History

Formation

Dazzle Vision formed in 2003.^[12] The two main founders of Dazzle Vision are brother and sister, Maiko and Takuro. Up until 2010, Dazzle Vision did not maintain a steady line-up, changing the drummer and several guitarists. Because of the line up changes, Dazzle Vision has managed to continue on with their work. Past members of the band are Natu (Dr.) (2003–2004), Tan (Gui.) (2003–2006), Ryu (Gui.) (2006–2008), and Yu (Gui.) (2008–2010).^[13] As of 2010 the main band members consisted of Maiko (vocals), Takuro (bass), John (guitar), and Haru (drums).^[14]

Influences, Concepts, and Musical Styles

Maiko and Takuro began the band as an outlet for creation which is a part of the band's concept. The entire concept of the band is "Children Create The World" and is also a part of their logo. Drawing on outside sources Dazzle Vision grew its style. While basic influences from Western culture have impacted the band, several famous bands such as Evanescence, Black Sabbath, and Metallica have shaped the sound and style of Dazzle Vision.^[16] While the band self-describes themselves as Screamo-Pop,^[17] they have branched out into many different music genres such as heavy metal, alternative metal, thrash metal, grunge, and electronic rock.^[3][18] The band's albums each have a new distinct sound different from the last. Among the Japanese alternative scene, Dazzle Vision has made an impact, mixing its strong vocals, dark riffs, and powerhouse screamo rants.^[19]

Discography

Albums

As of 2012, Dazzle Vision has produced five albums and one full feature album.^[20][21] Each album has a different sound from the last, with the most predominate sound being alternative metal.^[22] Their latest album, Shocking Loud Voice, which features two new songs, as well as remixes/remastering of many of their older songs, was released on May 4, 2012.^[23]

• Origin of Dazzle (November 3, 2005)
• Origin Of Dazzle 2nd edition (March 28, 2008)
• Camellia Japonica (April 23, 2007)
• Crystal Children (November 21, 2008)
• To The Next (May 12, 2010) (US debut)
• Kirari (June 3, 2011)
• Shocking Loud Voice (May 4, 2012)
• Final Attack (March 7, 2014) ^[24]

Singles

• Metsu / All refused (November 21, 2008)
• Evolution (November 9, 2012)

References

External links

• Official website