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{{nihongo|'''Exist Trace'''|イグジストトレイス|Iguzisuto Toreisu|stylized as '''exist†trace'''}} is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Heavy metal music|metal]] band, consisting entirely of female members. The members originate from [[Tokyo]], and initially formed in June 2003. The founding members are Jyou, Naoto and Mally, who then advertised for guitarists, meeting Miko and Omi.<ref name="Jame Profile">[http://www.jmusiceuropa.com/uk/database-artist.php?id=340 exist†trace on JaME] Retrieved on Sep 21, 2007 (English)</ref>
{{nihongo|'''Exist Trace'''|イグジストトレイス|Iguzisuto Toreisu|stylized as '''exist†trace'''}} is a Japanese [[visual kei]] [[Rock music|rock]] band, consisting entirely of female members. The members originate from [[Tokyo]], and initially formed in June 2003. The founding members are Jyou, Naoto, and Mally, who met Miko and Omi after placing an advertisement for guitarists.<ref name="Jame Profile">[http://www.jmusiceuropa.com/uk/database-artist.php?id=340 exist†trace on JaME] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223185050/http://www.jmusiceuropa.com/uk/database-artist.php?id=340 |date=2009-02-23 }} Retrieved on Sep 21, 2007 (English)</ref>


To date, Exist Trace has released four albums, eight EPs, and nine singles<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.exist-trace.com/discography/|title=discography ｜ exist†trace|language=ja|access-date=2019-01-11}}</ref>. In addition, the band has appeared on eleven compilation albums and three omnibus DVDs, plus their self-released 2012 concert DVD ''Just Like a Virgin''. They also had their song 'I Feel You' featured in Nadeshiko Japan’s official 2012 guidebook DVD.<ref>{{cite web|author1=McMullen, Leela|author2=Tayrn|title=Exist Trace for Nadeshiko Japan|url=http://www.rokkyuu.com/news/exist-trace-for-nadeshiko-japan-i-feel-you/|website=Rokkyuu|accessdate=13 March 2016}}</ref> Their highest charting is number 84 on the [[Oricon]] album chart for ''Virgin''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Exist Trace|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/401394/|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=31 March 2013}}</ref>
To date, Exist Trace has released four albums, eight EPs, and nine singles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.exist-trace.com/discography/|title=discography ｜ exist†trace|language=ja|access-date=2019-01-11}}</ref> In addition, the band has appeared on eleven compilation albums and three omnibus DVDs, plus their self-released 2012 concert DVD ''Just Like a Virgin''.


Exist Trace made their U.S. debut at [[Sakura-Con]] 2011 in [[Seattle, Washington]]. On June 15, 2011 they released their major label debut on Tokuma Japan Communications, the EP ''True''.
Exist Trace made their U.S. debut at [[Sakura-Con]] 2011 in [[Seattle, Washington]]. On June 15, 2011, they made their major label debut on Tokuma Japan Communications with the EP ''True''. Their song "I Feel You" was featured in Nadeshiko Japan's official 2012 guidebook DVD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rokkyuu.com/news/exist-trace-for-nadeshiko-japan-i-feel-you/|title=Exist Trace for Nadeshiko Japan|author1=McMullen, Leela|author2=Tayrn|website=Rokkyuu|accessdate=13 March 2016}}</ref> Their highest charting release was ''Virgin'', which reached number 84 on the [[Oricon]] album chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/401394/|title=Exist Trace|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=31 March 2013}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
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===Musical style and direction===
===Musical style and direction===


Exist Trace's early music can be described as [[melodic death metal]], with vocalist Jyou's growls and shouts throughout many songs, which contributes to their dark undertone. They have since added more complex sounds to the compositions, their guitar sound often featuring heavy distortion and technically virtuoso riffs and solos. The lyrics are mainly based on gothic themes, and their music style has resemblance to gothic rock. In recent work, they have experimented with different electronic and melodic approaches to their music, such as the jazz-influenced "Ginger", the electronic rock of "Diamond" and the '80s disco feel of "Spiral Daisakusen".
Exist Trace's early music can be described as [[melodic death metal]],{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}} with vocalist Jyou's growls and shouts throughout many songs, which contributes to their dark undertone. They have since added more complex sounds to the compositions, their guitar sound often featuring heavy distortion and technically virtuoso riffs and solos. The lyrics are mainly based on gothic themes, and their music style has resemblance to gothic rock. In recent work, they have experimented with different electronic and melodic approaches to their music, such as the jazz-influenced "Ginger", the electronic rock of "Diamond" and the '80s disco feel of "Spiral Daisakusen".


===Career===
In 2013, Exist Trace introduced their 'new world' musical direction, where long-time main lyricist/composer miko would officially be taking a dual-vocal position with Jyou. The twin vocal style was emphasized on 2013's single "Diamond". In 2014's "Spiral Daisakusen", the pair again share front billing and the center spot on the music video. The first album to fully incorporate the twin vocal style, "World Maker" (2014), revealed an improved duet system, where vocals are typically heavier towards Jyou in allocation, but making good use of miko's sweeter counterbalance. After an album gap of 1.5 years, the band released the "This Is Now" mini-album, an energetic offering with more of a metal feel than previous releases (including a return to growling from Jyou and backup snarls from Omi and Naoto), as well as re-recorded versions of the singles "Twin Wings" and "Shout Out". In Japan, the EP sold out within a day, across such stores as ZEAL LINK, Disk Union and BRAND-X.
In 2013, Exist Trace introduced their 'new world' musical direction, where long-time main lyricist/composer miko would officially be taking a dual-vocal position with Jyou. The twin vocal style was emphasized on 2013's single "Diamond". In 2014's "Spiral Daisakusen", the pair again share front billing and the center spot on the music video. The first album to fully incorporate the twin vocal style, ''World Maker'' (2014), revealed an improved duet system, where vocals are typically heavier towards Jyou in allocation, but making good use of miko's sweeter counterbalance. In 2016, the band released the ''This Is Now'' mini-album, which included re-recorded versions of the singles "Twin Wings" and "Shout Out", which had been previously released as live-show-only CDs. In Japan, the ''This Is Now'' EP sold out within a day, across such stores as ZEAL LINK, Disk Union and BRAND-X.{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}} On July 29, 2020, Exist Trace released the EP ''[[The Only Garden]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-06-22|title=exist trace's first release in 4 years, "The Only Garden" mini-album|url=https://jrocknews.com/2020/06/exist-trace-the-only-garden-mini-album.html|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-08-24|website=JROCK NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref> In July 2023, Exist Trace performed a two-date Asian tour titled Midsummer's Night Wish with [[Ancient Myth]] and [[Fate Gear]] that took them to Hong Kong and Taipei.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gekirock.com/news/2023/03/ancient_myth_existtrace_fate_gear_asia_tour.php|title=ANCIENT MYTH、exist†trace、FATE GEARによるスペシャル・アジア・ツアー決定！|work=Geki-Rock|language=Japanese|date=2023-03-29|accessdate=2024-08-13}}</ref>


===International acclaim===
===International acclaim===
Over time, the band has developed a dedicated international following, largely by word of mouth. Then in 2008, Exist Trace embarked on a tour of Europe, including the United Kingdom. The band also travelled to the US, playing Japanese culture conventions Tekkoshocon X in 2012 and A-KON 2013.
Over time, the band has developed a dedicated international following, largely by word of mouth. In 2008, Exist Trace embarked on a tour of Europe, including the United Kingdom. The band also traveled to the US, playing Japanese culture conventions Sakura-Con in 2011,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jame-world.com/us/articles-74966-existstrace-at-sakura-con-2011.html|title=exist†trace at Sakura-Con 2011|website=JaME U.S.A.|language=en|access-date=2019-01-11}}</ref> Tekkoshocon X in 2012,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2011-09-05/exist-trace-to-perform-at-tekkoshocon-2012|title=Exist†trace to Perform at Tekkoshocon 2012|website=Anime News Network|language=en|access-date=2019-01-11}}</ref> and A-Kon in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wang|first=Jen|date=2013-06-21|title=exist†trace - A-Kon 2013 Live Report|url=https://j-generation.com/2013/06/exist-trace-a-kon-2013-live-report/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-06-22|website=J-Generation|language=en-US}}</ref>


===Official fan club===
===Official fan club===
2014 brought the introduction of the band's official international fan club, 'Archangel Diamond', to act as a supplement to the Japanese fan club 'Vanguard'. The club became an active presence on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, featuring fan artworks and responding to fan questions. It officially opened for membership on May 19, 2014, the 19th of each month being generally used for Exist Trace announcements as it is 'Igu day'/イグの日 ( [[Japanese wordplay]] on the shortened form of the band's name).
2014 brought the introduction of the band's official international fan club, 'Archangel Diamond', to act as a supplement to the Japanese fan club 'Vanguard'. The club became an active presence on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, featuring fan artworks and responding to fan questions. It officially opened for membership on May 19, 2014, the 19th of each month being generally used for Exist Trace announcements as it is 'Igu day'/イグの日 ([[Japanese wordplay]] on the shortened form of the band's name).


Archangel Diamond promised to connect international fans more closely with the band, and offered fan club exclusive merchandise, special prices on merchandise, monthly newsletters with messages from the band members, and special contests and interactions with the band.
Archangel Diamond promised to connect international fans more closely with the band, and offered fan club exclusive merchandise, special prices on merchandise, monthly newsletters with messages from the band members, and special contests and interactions with the band.
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==Releases==
==Releases==

===Albums===
===Albums===
*''Recreation Eve'' (November 19, 2008)
*''Recreation Eve'' (November 19, 2008)
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*''Virgin'' (May 23, 2012)
*''Virgin'' (May 23, 2012)
*''World Maker'' (September 24, 2014)
*''World Maker'' (September 24, 2014)
*''Neo Japanese Heroine'' (May 20, 2022) (compilation album)


===EPs===
===EPs===
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*''The Last Daybreak'' (October 19, 2011)
*''The Last Daybreak'' (October 19, 2011)
*'' This is Now'' (March 16, 2016)
*'' This is Now'' (March 16, 2016)
*'' ROYAL STRAIGHT MAGIC (November 16, 2016)
*'' Royal Straight Magic (November 16, 2016)''
* ''[[The Only Garden]]'' (July 29, 2020)


===Singles===
===Singles===
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*"Liquid" (July 18, 2007)
*"Liquid" (July 18, 2007)
*"Knife" (June 2, 2010)
*"Knife" (June 2, 2010)
*"DIAMOND" (July 3, 2013)
*"Diamond" (July 3, 2013)
*"Spiral Daisakusen" (May 14, 2014)
*"Spiral Daisakusen" (May 14, 2014)
*"Twin Wings" (April 19, 2015)
*"Twin Wings" (April 19, 2015)
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://sound.jp/existxtrace/ Official website (Old)] {{ja icon}}
* [http://sound.jp/existxtrace/ Official website (Old)] {{in lang|ja}}
* [http://exist-trace.com/ Official website (Current)]
* [http://exist-trace.com/ Official website (Current)]
* [http://www.visunavi.com/artist/artist-198 Artist page at Visunavi (Japanese) ]
* [http://www.visunavi.com/artist/artist-198 Artist page at Visunavi (Japanese) ]
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[[Category:Japanese gothic metal musical groups]]
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 29 October 2024

Exist Trace
Exist Trace at Tekkoshocon X in Pittsburgh, 2012
Exist Trace at Tekkoshocon X in Pittsburgh, 2012
Background information
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2003–present
Labels
MembersJyou
Naoto
Mally
Miko
Omi
Websiteexist-trace.com

Exist Trace (イグジストトレイス, Iguzisuto Toreisu, stylized as exist†trace) is a Japanese visual kei rock band, consisting entirely of female members. The members originate from Tokyo, and initially formed in June 2003. The founding members are Jyou, Naoto, and Mally, who met Miko and Omi after placing an advertisement for guitarists.[1]

To date, Exist Trace has released four albums, eight EPs, and nine singles.[2] In addition, the band has appeared on eleven compilation albums and three omnibus DVDs, plus their self-released 2012 concert DVD Just Like a Virgin.

Exist Trace made their U.S. debut at Sakura-Con 2011 in Seattle, Washington. On June 15, 2011, they made their major label debut on Tokuma Japan Communications with the EP True. Their song "I Feel You" was featured in Nadeshiko Japan's official 2012 guidebook DVD.[3] Their highest charting release was Virgin, which reached number 84 on the Oricon album chart.[4]

Biography

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Members

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  • Lead vocals : Jyou (ジョウ)
  • Lead guitar : Omi (乙魅)
  • Rhythm guitar, vocals : Miko (ミコ)
  • Bass : Naoto (猶人)
  • Drums : Mally (マリ)

Musical style and direction

[edit]

Exist Trace's early music can be described as melodic death metal,[citation needed] with vocalist Jyou's growls and shouts throughout many songs, which contributes to their dark undertone. They have since added more complex sounds to the compositions, their guitar sound often featuring heavy distortion and technically virtuoso riffs and solos. The lyrics are mainly based on gothic themes, and their music style has resemblance to gothic rock. In recent work, they have experimented with different electronic and melodic approaches to their music, such as the jazz-influenced "Ginger", the electronic rock of "Diamond" and the '80s disco feel of "Spiral Daisakusen".

Career

[edit]

In 2013, Exist Trace introduced their 'new world' musical direction, where long-time main lyricist/composer miko would officially be taking a dual-vocal position with Jyou. The twin vocal style was emphasized on 2013's single "Diamond". In 2014's "Spiral Daisakusen", the pair again share front billing and the center spot on the music video. The first album to fully incorporate the twin vocal style, World Maker (2014), revealed an improved duet system, where vocals are typically heavier towards Jyou in allocation, but making good use of miko's sweeter counterbalance. In 2016, the band released the This Is Now mini-album, which included re-recorded versions of the singles "Twin Wings" and "Shout Out", which had been previously released as live-show-only CDs. In Japan, the This Is Now EP sold out within a day, across such stores as ZEAL LINK, Disk Union and BRAND-X.[citation needed] On July 29, 2020, Exist Trace released the EP The Only Garden.[5] In July 2023, Exist Trace performed a two-date Asian tour titled Midsummer's Night Wish with Ancient Myth and Fate Gear that took them to Hong Kong and Taipei.[6]

International acclaim

[edit]

Over time, the band has developed a dedicated international following, largely by word of mouth. In 2008, Exist Trace embarked on a tour of Europe, including the United Kingdom. The band also traveled to the US, playing Japanese culture conventions Sakura-Con in 2011,[7] Tekkoshocon X in 2012,[8] and A-Kon in 2013.[9]

Official fan club

[edit]

2014 brought the introduction of the band's official international fan club, 'Archangel Diamond', to act as a supplement to the Japanese fan club 'Vanguard'. The club became an active presence on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, featuring fan artworks and responding to fan questions. It officially opened for membership on May 19, 2014, the 19th of each month being generally used for Exist Trace announcements as it is 'Igu day'/イグの日 (Japanese wordplay on the shortened form of the band's name).

Archangel Diamond promised to connect international fans more closely with the band, and offered fan club exclusive merchandise, special prices on merchandise, monthly newsletters with messages from the band members, and special contests and interactions with the band.

As of late 2017, the club changed its identification to "International Support Team", and ceased paid activities but continues to post English updates.

Releases

[edit]

Albums

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  • Recreation Eve (November 19, 2008)
  • Twin Gate (November 3, 2010)
  • Virgin (May 23, 2012)
  • World Maker (September 24, 2014)
  • Neo Japanese Heroine (May 20, 2022) (compilation album)

EPs

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  • Annunciation -The Heretic Elegy- (December 13, 2006)
  • Demented Show (September 9, 2007)
  • Vanguard -Of the Muses- (April 22, 2009)
  • Ambivalent Symphony (October 21, 2009)
  • True (June 15, 2011)
  • The Last Daybreak (October 19, 2011)
  • This is Now (March 16, 2016)
  • Royal Straight Magic (November 16, 2016)
  • The Only Garden (July 29, 2020)

Singles

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  • "Ambivalence" (August 28, 2005)
  • "Riot" (July 17, 2006)
  • "Funeral Bouquet" (January 10, 2007)
  • "Liquid" (July 18, 2007)
  • "Knife" (June 2, 2010)
  • "Diamond" (July 3, 2013)
  • "Spiral Daisakusen" (May 14, 2014)
  • "Twin Wings" (April 19, 2015)
  • "Shout Out" (July 19, 2015)

Demo tapes

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  • "Hai no Yuki" (灰ノ雪, February 22, 2004)
  • "Kokumu" (黒霧, July 1, 2004)

Omnibuses

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  • Drive Up!! vol. 1 (April 15, 2005) Corrosion
  • Summit 03 (November 29, 2006) Mabushii Hodo no Kurayami no Naka de (眩しい程の暗闇の中で)
  • Deviant's Struggle (June 20, 2007) liquid
  • Fool's Mate Select Omnibus Seduction#1 (December 16, 2007) Sacrifice Baby
  • Summit 04 (January 30, 2008) Venom
  • Summit 05 (December 10, 2008) Judea
  • Shock Edge 2009 (October 14, 2009) Liquid
  • Neo Voltage (May 26, 2010) Unforgive You
  • Iron Angel (January 15, 2011) Liquid
  • Final Summit 2000~2010 (February 16, 2011) Mabushii Hodo no Kurayami no Naka de (眩しい程の暗闇の中で)
  • Mariannes (July 20, 2011) Liquid

DVDs

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  • Silent Hill 2061125 Pavilion which deer barks (January 31, 2007) SACRIFICE BABY
  • 0704272930 (September 18, 2007) Lilin/JUDEA
  • Visual-kei DVD Magazine vol.4 V-Rock Special (March 31, 2010)
  • Just Like a Virgin One Man Show (Shibuya O-WEST 23 June 2012)

References

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  1. ^ exist†trace on JaME Archived 2009-02-23 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on Sep 21, 2007 (English)
  2. ^ "discography ｜ exist†trace" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-01-11.
  3. ^ McMullen, Leela; Tayrn. "Exist Trace for Nadeshiko Japan". Rokkyuu. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Exist Trace". Oricon. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  5. ^ "exist trace's first release in 4 years, "The Only Garden" mini-album". JROCK NEWS. 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  6. ^ "ANCIENT MYTH、exist†trace、FATE GEARによるスペシャル・アジア・ツアー決定！". Geki-Rock (in Japanese). 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  7. ^ "exist†trace at Sakura-Con 2011". JaME U.S.A. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
  8. ^ "Exist†trace to Perform at Tekkoshocon 2012". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
  9. ^ Wang, Jen (2013-06-21). "exist†trace - A-Kon 2013 Live Report". J-Generation. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
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