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{{Short description|Japanese heavy metal band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Bellzlleb
| name = Bellzlleb
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| alias =
| alias =
| origin = [[Chiba Prefecture|Chiba]], Japan
| origin = [[Chiba Prefecture|Chiba]], Japan
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[doom metal]], [[extreme metal]], [[black metal]]
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[experimental metal]], [[doom metal]], [[extreme metal]], [[black metal]]
| years_active = 1985–1992
| years_active = 1985–1992
| label = Nude, Captain, [[Free-Will]], [[Crown Records|Crown]]
| label = Nude, Captain, [[Free-Will]], [[Crown Records|Crown]]
| associated_acts = [[Genkaku Allergy]], Love House, Spooky Six Mouse, Samurai Blondies, Rosenfeld, Jurassic Jade
| associated_acts = [[Genkaku Allergy]], Love House, [[Zi:Kill]], Spooky Six Mouse, Samurai Blondies, Rosenfeld, [[Jurassic Jade]]
| past_members = Rei<br/>Tetsu<br/>Takami<br/>Kimura<br/>Fumi<br/>Mataro<br/>Rick<br/>Yuji<br/>Koizumi
| past_members = Rei<br/>Tetsu<br/>Takami<br/>Kimura<br/>Fumi<br/>Mataro<br/>Rick<br/>Yuji<br/>Koizumi
}}
}}


'''Bellzlleb''' (stylized as '''BELLZLLEB''') was a Japanese [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band, formed in 1985 by Tetsu and Yuji in [[Chiba Prefecture|Chiba]]. The band's sound was heavily influenced by elements from [[black metal]], [[doom metal]] and [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] with philosophical influences from [[Aleister Crowley]], the [[occult]], [[Horror fiction|horror]], [[satanism]] and the dark, heavy sound of [[Black Sabbath]]. They toured the Japanese national club circuit extensively during the 1980s and the early 1990s and created various recordings until they disassociated in 1992.
'''Bellzlleb''' (stylized as BELLZLLEᗺ) was a Japanese [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band, formed in 1985 by Tetsu and Yuji in [[Chiba Prefecture|Chiba]]. The band's sound was heavily influenced by elements from [[black metal]], [[doom metal]] and [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]] with philosophical influences from [[Aleister Crowley]], the [[occult]], [[Horror fiction|horror]], [[satanism]] and the dark, heavy sound of [[Black Sabbath]]. They toured the Japanese national club circuit extensively during the 1980s and the early 1990s and created various recordings until they disassociated in 1992.


==History==
==History==
Bellzlleb was formed between junior high school mates in 1985, guitarist and composer Tetsu ([[Genkaku Allergy]], Spooky Six Mouse, E.G.O., Love House, Zeus) drums and arrangement by Yuji (Scarecrow, Love House). Tetsu and Yuji played together prior to Bellzlleb in hard rock band [[Love House]]. Rick, the loudest and craziest bass player in [[Chiba, Chiba|Chiba city]], was recruited into the band along with Koizumi who used to sing in local [[Black Sabbath]] cover bands. Her high-tone vocals were influenced by [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. The 4 completed the original lineup of Bellzlleb in 1985 during high school. Bellzlleb played in local clubs such as Dancing Mother's and participated in metal festivals to draw fans which led to participate in the [[Yamaha]] band contest East West in 1985. Bellzlleb participated in the East West 1985 junior finals in Tokyo at [[Nakano Sun Plaza]]. Following an extensive club circuit their first real break came in 1986 opening for thrash metal band, Black Rose.. Black Rose was the band whose guitarist and lead composer [[Pata (musician)|Pata]] later joined [[X Japan]]. Opening for Black Rose at Explosion led to a live-mini flexi sheet recording at Kagurazaka Explosion. The phono-sheet was called "Satanic Metal".<ref name="discography">
Bellzlleb was formed between junior high school mates in 1985, guitarist and composer Tetsu ([[Genkaku Allergy]], Spooky Six Mouse, E.G.O., Love House, Zeus) drums and arrangement by Yuji (Scarecrow, Love House). Tetsu and Yuji played together prior to Bellzlleb in hard rock band Love House. After a series of auditions, Rick (Norihiko Hayashi) the loudest and craziest bass player in [[Chiba, Chiba|Chiba city]], was recruited into the band along with Koizumi (Atsuko Koizumi) who fronted local [[Black Sabbath]] cover bands in high school.<ref name="discography" />
Her high-tone vocals were influenced by singer [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. This completed the original lineup of Bellzlleb in 1985 during high school. Bellzlleb played at local clubs such as [[Dancing Mother's]] and participated in local metal festivals and drew fans together in Chiba, which led to participation in the band contest [[Yamaha East West]] in 1985. Bellzlleb won through a series of local and regional contests and was nominated in the East West 1985 nationwide junior finals in Tokyo at [[Nakano Sun Plaza]]. During an extensive club circuit era in the Kanto region their first real break came in 1986 when they were asked to open for a thrash metal band, Black Rose. Black Rose was the band whose guitarist and lead composer [[Pata (musician)|Pata]] later joined [[X Japan]]. Opening for Black Rose at Kagurazaka Explosion several times during the course of a few months led to a live-phono-sheet recording entitled "Satanic Metal".<ref name="discography">
{{cite web
{{cite web
| title = Discography at 80's Kusare Metal
| title = Discography at 80's Kusare Metal
| work = www2.pf-x.net/~steeler/
| work = www2.pf-x.net/~steeler/
| url = http://www4.pf-x.net/~steeler/jmetal/BELLZLLEB.htm
| url = http://www4.pf-x.net/~steeler/jmetal/BELLZLLEB.htm
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071207055739/http://www4.pf-x.net/~steeler/jmetal/BELLZLLEB.htm
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| accessdate = 2010-12-12
| url-status = dead
| archive-date = 2007-12-07
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</ref> "Satanic Metal" increased Bellzlleb's core fan base, which lead to another compilation recording at Kagurazaka Explosion in 1987 entitled ''Heavy Metal Force IV''. By the Summer of 1987, Bellzlleb had expanded beyond their region in Japan to expand their fan base nationwide with extensive club circuiting in Japan. Koizumi left in 1987 due to direction disagreement and health related reasons to be replaced by vocalist Rei (ex-Hardwave) as the new frontman. Co-founder and drummer Yuji left in 1988 due to disagreement of musical style and direction changes. Bellzlleb's first full length album "Bellzlleb" originally scheduled for release in 1998 was delayed for a year. Drummer Eby ex-[[Zi:Kill]] supported Bellzlleb live performances and participated in compilation album recordings after Yuji's departure. Fumi was recruited who started recording of their 1989 first full length album, ''Bellzlleb'' released from Nude Records.<ref name="discography"/> Rick left the band soon after the release due to directional disagreement and was replaced by ex-Jurassic Jade bass player, Mataro. With the 1990 line-up, Bellzlleb recorded a second full length album, ''Section II ~Aru Gusha no Shougai~'' released by Captain Records (owned by Takarajima).<ref name="discography"/> Bellzlleb increased their touring schedule nationwide to support their release, however Mataro and Fumi left after the recording to pursue their respective band careers in Japan and overseas. Tetsu and Rei, left without a rhythm section for Bellzlleb in 1991 released an acoustic mini-album, ''Inori'' released by Nude Records.<ref name="discography"/> The final line-up in 1992 consisted of bass player Takami (Rosenfeld) and drummer Kimura. Bellzlleb released their third and last full-length album, ''Mr.Ree: ~Kairai to Sad~'' in 1992.<ref name="discography"/> Bellzlleb toured nationwide and participated in television programs to support the new release, but countless member replacements damaged the life of Bellzlleb throughout the years as to portray how they were haunted as a group. Bellzlleb disbanded because Tetsu knew they could not have continued to produce a better sound than they currently had. [[Kuroyume]] opened for Bellzlleb for their last gig in 1992 at Meguro Rock-May-Kan.

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"Satanic Metal" increased Bellzlleb's core fan base, which led to another compilation recording at Kagurazaka Explosion in 1987 entitled ''Heavy Metal Force IV''. By the Summer of 1987, Bellzlleb had expanded beyond Kanto region in Japan to expand their fan base on a nationwide level with extensive club circuiting in Japan. Koizumi left in 1987 due to direction disagreement and health related reasons to be replaced by vocalist Rei (ex-Hardwave) as the new frontman. Co-founder and drummer Yuji left in 1988 due to musical style disagreement and direction changes. Bellzlleb's first full-length album "Bellzlleb" which was originally scheduled for release in 1998 was delayed for a year. In 1998 drummer Eby ex-[[Zi:Kill]] supported Bellzlleb live performances and participated in compilation album recordings immediately after Yuji's departure. Fumi was recruited 1989 and started recording of their first full-length album, ''Bellzlleb'' released from Nude Records.<ref name="discography" /> Rick left the band soon after this release due to directional disagreement and was replaced by ex-Jurassic Jade bass player, Mataro. With the 1990 line-up, Bellzlleb recorded a second full-length album, ''Section II ~Aru Gusha no Shougai~'' released by Captain Records (owned by Takarajima).<ref name="discography" />

Bellzlleb increased their touring schedule nationwide to support their release, however Mataro and Fumi left to pursue their respective band careers in Japan and overseas. Tetsu and Rei, left without a rhythm section at Bellzlleb in 1991 released an acoustic mini-album, ''Inori'' at Nude Records.<ref name="discography" /> The final line-up of Bellzlleb in 1992 consisted of bass player Takami Rosenfeld and drummer Kimura. Bellzlleb released their third and last full-length album, ''Mr.Ree: ~Kairai to Sad~'' in 1992.<ref name="discography" /> Bellzlleb toured nationwide and participated in print media and television programs to support the new release, but countless member replacements seemed to have damaged the life of Bellzlleb throughout the life of the band as to portray how they were haunted as a group. Bellzlleb disbanded because Tetsu knew they could not have continued to produce a better sound than they currently had. [[Kuroyume]] opened for Bellzlleb on their last gig in 1992 at Meguro Rock-May-Kan.


==Members lineups==
==Members lineups==

===Original lineup 1985–1987===
===Original lineup 1985–1987===
* Vocals: Atsuko Koizumi
* Vocals: Atsuko Koizumi
* Guitar: Tetsuji "Tetsu" Yamada ([[Genkaku Allergy]], Spooky Six Mouse, E.G.O., Love House, Zeus)
* Guitar: Tetsuji "Tetsu" Yamada ([[Genkaku Allergy]], Spooky Six Mouse, E.G.O., Love House, Zeus)
* Guitar: Masanori "Nori" Hashimoto ([[Tokyo Yankees]], Lawless Dogs)
* Bass: Norihiko "Rick" Hayashi (Spooky Six Mouse)
* Bass: Norihiko "Rick" Hayashi (Spooky Six Mouse)
* Drums: Yuji Niwano (Scarecrow, Love House)
* Drums: Yuji Niwano (Scarecrow, Love House)
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* ''Heavy Metal Force　IV'' (April 1987, V/A, [http://www.explosionworks.net/explosion/ Explosion Records])
* ''Heavy Metal Force　IV'' (April 1987, V/A, [http://www.explosionworks.net/explosion/ Explosion Records])
* ''Emergency Express Metal Warning 2'' (1989, V/A, [http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/ Crown Records])
* ''Emergency Express Metal Warning 2'' (1989, V/A, [http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/ Crown Records])
* ''Declare a State of Emergency - Emergency Express III'' (1991, V/A, [http://www.toysfactory.co.jp/index.html Toy's Factory Records])
* ''Declare a State of Emergency - Emergency Express III'' (1991, V/A, [https://web.archive.org/web/20100824000719/http://www.toysfactory.co.jp/index.html Toy's Factory Records])
* ''Hyp No.4 - Special Supplement'' (1991, V/A, HYP)
* ''Hyp No.4 - Special Supplement'' (1991, V/A, HYP)


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Latest revision as of 02:23, 5 February 2024

Bellzlleb
OriginChiba, Japan
GenresHeavy metal, experimental metal, doom metal, extreme metal, black metal
Years active1985–1992
LabelsNude, Captain, Free-Will, Crown
Past membersRei
Tetsu
Takami
Kimura
Fumi
Mataro
Rick
Yuji
Koizumi

Bellzlleb (stylized as BELLZLLEᗺ) was a Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 1985 by Tetsu and Yuji in Chiba. The band's sound was heavily influenced by elements from black metal, doom metal and hardcore with philosophical influences from Aleister Crowley, the occult, horror, satanism and the dark, heavy sound of Black Sabbath. They toured the Japanese national club circuit extensively during the 1980s and the early 1990s and created various recordings until they disassociated in 1992.

History

[edit]

Bellzlleb was formed between junior high school mates in 1985, guitarist and composer Tetsu (Genkaku Allergy, Spooky Six Mouse, E.G.O., Love House, Zeus) drums and arrangement by Yuji (Scarecrow, Love House). Tetsu and Yuji played together prior to Bellzlleb in hard rock band Love House. After a series of auditions, Rick (Norihiko Hayashi) the loudest and craziest bass player in Chiba city, was recruited into the band along with Koizumi (Atsuko Koizumi) who fronted local Black Sabbath cover bands in high school.[1]

Her high-tone vocals were influenced by singer Ozzy Osbourne. This completed the original lineup of Bellzlleb in 1985 during high school. Bellzlleb played at local clubs such as Dancing Mother's and participated in local metal festivals and drew fans together in Chiba, which led to participation in the band contest Yamaha East West in 1985. Bellzlleb won through a series of local and regional contests and was nominated in the East West 1985 nationwide junior finals in Tokyo at Nakano Sun Plaza. During an extensive club circuit era in the Kanto region their first real break came in 1986 when they were asked to open for a thrash metal band, Black Rose. Black Rose was the band whose guitarist and lead composer Pata later joined X Japan. Opening for Black Rose at Kagurazaka Explosion several times during the course of a few months led to a live-phono-sheet recording entitled "Satanic Metal".[1]

"Satanic Metal" increased Bellzlleb's core fan base, which led to another compilation recording at Kagurazaka Explosion in 1987 entitled Heavy Metal Force IV. By the Summer of 1987, Bellzlleb had expanded beyond Kanto region in Japan to expand their fan base on a nationwide level with extensive club circuiting in Japan. Koizumi left in 1987 due to direction disagreement and health related reasons to be replaced by vocalist Rei (ex-Hardwave) as the new frontman. Co-founder and drummer Yuji left in 1988 due to musical style disagreement and direction changes. Bellzlleb's first full-length album "Bellzlleb" which was originally scheduled for release in 1998 was delayed for a year. In 1998 drummer Eby ex-Zi:Kill supported Bellzlleb live performances and participated in compilation album recordings immediately after Yuji's departure. Fumi was recruited 1989 and started recording of their first full-length album, Bellzlleb released from Nude Records.[1] Rick left the band soon after this release due to directional disagreement and was replaced by ex-Jurassic Jade bass player, Mataro. With the 1990 line-up, Bellzlleb recorded a second full-length album, Section II ~Aru Gusha no Shougai~ released by Captain Records (owned by Takarajima).[1]

Bellzlleb increased their touring schedule nationwide to support their release, however Mataro and Fumi left to pursue their respective band careers in Japan and overseas. Tetsu and Rei, left without a rhythm section at Bellzlleb in 1991 released an acoustic mini-album, Inori at Nude Records.[1] The final line-up of Bellzlleb in 1992 consisted of bass player Takami Rosenfeld and drummer Kimura. Bellzlleb released their third and last full-length album, Mr.Ree: ~Kairai to Sad~ in 1992.[1] Bellzlleb toured nationwide and participated in print media and television programs to support the new release, but countless member replacements seemed to have damaged the life of Bellzlleb throughout the life of the band as to portray how they were haunted as a group. Bellzlleb disbanded because Tetsu knew they could not have continued to produce a better sound than they currently had. Kuroyume opened for Bellzlleb on their last gig in 1992 at Meguro Rock-May-Kan.

Members lineups

[edit]

Original lineup 1985–1987

[edit]
  • Vocals: Atsuko Koizumi
  • Guitar: Tetsuji "Tetsu" Yamada (Genkaku Allergy, Spooky Six Mouse, E.G.O., Love House, Zeus)
  • Guitar: Masanori "Nori" Hashimoto (Tokyo Yankees, Lawless Dogs)
  • Bass: Norihiko "Rick" Hayashi (Spooky Six Mouse)
  • Drums: Yuji Niwano (Scarecrow, Love House)

1987–1988

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  • Vocals: Yoshiyuki "Rei" Miyamoto (Hard Wave, Samurai Blondies, Spooky Six Mouse)
  • Guitar: Tetsu
  • Bass: Rick
  • Drums: Yuji

1989

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  • Vocals: Rei
  • Guitar: Tetsu
  • Bass: Rick
  • Drums: (support) Eby (Zi:Kill)

1989–1990

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  • Vocals: Rei
  • Guitar: Tetsu
  • Bass: Mataro (ex-Jurassic Jade)
  • Drums: Fumi

1991–1992

[edit]
  • Vocals: Rei
  • Guitar: Tetsu
  • Bass: Takami (ex-Rosenfeld, Salamander)
  • Drums: Kimura (Genkaku Allergy)

Discography

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  • "Satanic Metal" (October 25, 1986, Private PLM-130)
  • Bellzlleb (October 1989, Nude Records NUDE-0002)
  • Section II ~Aru Gusha no Shougai~ (SECTION II ~ある愚者の生涯~, March 1990, Captain Records GONG-6018 (Independent label owned by Takarajima)
  • Inori (祈り, December 25, 1990, Nude Records)
  • Mr.Ree ~Kairai to Sad~ (Mr.Ree ~傀儡とSad~, January 10, 1991, Free-Will FWR-10)

Video

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  • Dead Don't Die (September 30, 1991, Free-Will)

Compilations

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Discography at 80's Kusare Metal". www2.pf-x.net/~steeler/. Archived from the original on 2007-12-07. Retrieved 2010-12-12.
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