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The Gazette

The Gazette (ガゼット, Gazetto), stylized as the GazettE, is a Japanese visual kei-based[1] rock band formed early in 2002, currently signed to Sony Music Japan's VVV Records. Achieving success in their released singles, they are now an influential pioneer of the Visual Kei scene around the globe.

Biography

2002: Conception and early work

The foundations of the band began with Ruki (vocals), Reita (bass), and Uruha (guitar). After being involved with other bands in the visual scene, the trio decided that the GazettE would be their last band.[2] They recruited Aoi (guitar) and Yune (drums) from disbanded visual band Artia and so began the GazettE in January 2002.[2][3]

Originally signed to Matina, they released their first single, "Wakaremichi", and a video release on April 30, 2002.[4] They re-released Wakaremichi and the video release in June of the same year.[4] By September, they had released "Kichiku Kyoushi (32sai Dokushin) no Nousatsu Kouza" and their second PV release. In October they played their first one-man live. On Christmas, the 5-song compilation 妖幻鏡moon including the GazettE's song "Yougenkyou" was released.[5]

2003: New drummer and Cockayne Soup

In early 2003, Yune decided to leave the band, and he was replaced by Kai. Shortly after, they signed with the PS Company label and in May, released their first EP, Cockayne Soup. They started their first tour, with the band Hanamuke, and along with the tour, the bands collaborated on two songs. A second tour followed with the band Vidoll, and the bands were featured together on the November issue of Cure, a magazine focusing on Visual Kei bands.[6]

In early December, they played a co-headlining show with Deadman. On December 28 they performed at Fool's Mate magazine's Beauti-fool's Fest which was later released on DVD.

2004: Disorder

On January 16, 2004 they recorded a solo performance at the Shibuya-AX, which was released 1st live concert on DVD as Tokyo Saihan -Judgment Day-.[3] On March 30, 2004 they released 5th EP MADARA, which reached #2 on the Oricon Indie Charts. MADARA was followed on May 26, by a companion DVD. that is 1st music video, which included 6 music videos and an in-the-studio documentary. The same month, the GazettE was featured in Shoxx magazine's Expect Rush III, a catalogue of independent Visual Kei artists.[7]

A 2nd live concert DVD, Heisei Banka, was released on August 25.[3] During September and October they toured with fellow PS Company bands Kra and BIS. Their 1st studio album, Disorder, was released on October 13 and made it to the top 5 of the indies Oricon Daily Charts.

2005-2006: NIL and NAMELESS LIBERTY SIX GUNS

In the early 2005, the GazettE embarked on their Japan-wide spring tour called Standing Tour 2005 Maximum Royal Disorder; the final tour was held at Shibuya Kokaido on April 17. On March 9, the GazettE released new single reila.

After the DVD release of their concert July 6, the band released their sixth EP, GAMA, and embarked on their Standing Tour 2005 [GAMA] the Underground Red Cockroach. On October 20, the GazettE released first photobook, Verwelktes Gedicht, which included an exclusive CD containing the song Kare Uta (枯詩, Withered Poem). On December 7, 2005, the band released their first single under a major label, Cassis.[8] The promotional video of Cassis, was shot in Austria. On December 11, the Gazette performed with other bands signed to the PS Company label to celebrate the record label's fifth Anniversary [Peace and Smile Carnival 2005 Tour].

Starting 2006 with a name change from Japanese characters to a romanized script, the Gazette released their second studio album, NIL, on February 8.[3] Shortly aftward, they embarked on another Japanese tour named Standing Tour 2006 NAMELESS LIBERTY SIX GUNS, ending tour held at the venue Nippon Budokan.[9] In May 3, they released their first compilation album, Dainihon Itangeishateki Noumiso Gyaku Kaiten Zekkyou Ongenshuu; the album included songs from 2002 until 2004. In the next month they released their second music video on DVD, FILM BUG I, which included six PVs: reila, COCKROACH, Cassis, SHADOW VI II I, SILLY GOD DISCO, Taion. On July 29, the GazettE performed at the Beethovenhalle in Bonn, Germany, their first show outside of Asia. The concerts were arranged in conjunction with the AnimagiC anime and manga convention.[10]

On August 6, the GazettE held a festival called GAZEROCK FESTIVAL IN SUMMER 06 [BURST INTO A BLAZE] at Tokyo Big Sight West Hall. Later that year, the band released two new singles, REGRET in October 25, and Filth in the beauty in November 1. To promote that singles, they embarked on another tour, Tour 2006-2007 DECOMPOSITION BEAUTY. In the middle of tour, they announced location for the final of the tour to be at Yokohama Arena and the released of new single HYENA on February 7, 2007. "Chizuru (千鶴, A Thousand Cranes), the B-side of the single, was used ending song for the horror Korean movie, Apartment.

2007-2009: STACKED RUBBISH and DIM

Three singles, REGRET, Filth in the Beauty and HYENA were released in early 2007, followed by the band's third studio album, STACKED RUBBISH on July 4, 2007. The album reached #2 on the Oricon charts within a day from the release. The album was followed by a long time promotional tour named Tour 2007-2008 STACKED RUBBISH [Pulse Wriggling to Black] from July 2007 until April 2008. In the midst of tour in October, the GazettE embarked on their first European tour, performing in England, Finland, France, and Germany. The tour finale was held in Yoyogi National Gymnasium on April 19 and 20, 2008

In the beginning of 2008, the GazettE collaborated with GemCerey for jewelry. They released a single, Guren, on February 13, 2008, which reached #1 on the Oricon charts. The DVD for their Stacked Rubbish Grand Finale [Repeated Countless Error] at Yoyogi National Gymnasium was released on August 6. The single LEECH released on November 12, 2008,[11] which also landed a #1 spot on the Oricon daily charts. On July 14,[12] the band performed in the event Music Japan 2008 (a TV program on NHK) with other bands such as Alice Nine, Plastic Tree, LM.C and Mucc.

On August 23. the GazettE held a festival called GAZEROCK FESTIVAL IN SUMMER 08 [BURST INTO A BLAZE] at Fuji-Q Conifer Forest. The GazettE went on a fanclub tour throughout October called STANDING LIVE TOUR 08 [FROM THE DISTORTED CITY], referencing the song "DISTORTED DAYTIME" from their LEECH single, which portrayed Tokyo as a "distorted city," in terms of the societal and political crises sweeping over Japan.

On November 15, 2008, the GazettE hosted their first secret show in Shinjuku Station. Originally, around two-hundred fifty people were to be anticipated, but instead, over seven thousand attended, the most in the band's history. Due to the amount of people on the streets, the police were forced to shut it down after two songs.[12][13]

On January 3, 2009, the GazettE performed alongside their fellow bands signed to the PS Company label to celebrate the record label's 10th Anniversary [Peace and Smile Carnival 2009 Tour] at Nippon Budokan, where they announced they would release a new single called DISTRESS AND COMA on March 25. The release was preceded by a 7th Anniversary performance on March 10 called LIVE09 [7-SEVEN-] at Makuhari Messe Convention Hall.

The band released their 4th studio album, DIM on July 15, followed by another Japan-wide summer tour starting in July, for which the tour's final show was held at Saitama Super Arena on September 5.

On October 7, 2009, they released their single BEFORE I DECAY. After that, the GazetE performance in V'ROCK FESTIVAL 2009 at Makuhari Messe Convention Hall on October 24.

In December 24, the GazettE held a Christmas Eve live to close out the year called LIVE09 [A HYME OF THE CRUCIFIXION] at Tokyo Big Sight East Hall.[14]

2010-2011: Transfer to Sony Music Records & NAMELESS LIBERTY SIX BULLETS

On March 17, 2010, the band embarked on HERESY Presents tour named STANDING LIVE TOUR 10 [THE END OF STILLENESS] at Zepp Tokyo.[14]

After the fan club tour, the band then announced a new single and a live tour, which is named "TOUR10 NAMELESS LIBERTY SIX BULLETS" starting in July with two consecutive nights at Nippon Budokan.[15] Among all of these events, the band has also announced that they would be transferring from King Records to Sony Music Records. SHIVER is the 1st single with new label Sony Music Records, which was also selected as the opening theme song to the Sony anime series Kuroshitsuji II, was released on July 21, 2010.[16] On August 4, 2010, they released 3rd music video on DVD titled FILM BUG II with including 10's PV from REGRET to BEFORE I DECAY.

Right after the release of SHIVER, the band announced the location for the final of the tour for "TOUR10 NAMELESS LIBERTY SIX BULLETS" which would be Tokyo Dome on December 26, 2010, and two new singles Red and PLEDGE.[17] Red was released on September 22, 2010 and PLEDGE was released on December 15, 2010.[18]

After break in the early 2011, the band will had a HERESY Presents tour called LIVE TOUR 11 TWO CONCEPT EIGHT NIGHTS ABYSS / LUCY from March 7 until March 29 and the final tour attend in Zepp Tokyo.

On March 23, 2011, the GazettE will release 2nd compilation album titled "Traces Best of 2005-2009" and in the same day they release live concert DVD named THE NAMELESS LIBERTY AT 10.12.26 TOKYO DOME. New single (title not yet finalized) will be released in Spring 2011 respectively, although details have not yet been announced.

Musical style

the GazettE's musical style varies greatly, but it is generally considered to be a form of rock music while delving into the genres of heavy metal found in songs like "OGRE." They have also dabbled in alternative metal with the likes of "Taion" and "THE INVISIBLE WALL". Other songs like "SILLY GOD DISCO" and "SWALLOWTAIL ON THE DEATH VALLEY" feature a funk rock sound with the use of jazzy chords and upbeat choruses. Other works such as "LEECH" and "HYENA" feature hard rock sound. "Filth in the Beauty" features female R&B vocals and bass, Spanish-influenced acoustic guitar with techno beat, crunchy metal riffs, harmonized choruses and a headbanging riff right in the middle - all within the same song. The songs "Maggots", "DISCHARGE" and "HEADACHE MAN" dwell into heavier forms of music, in particular, metalcore. the GazettE also uses a wide range of synthesized sounds during their songs to achieve interesting effects as well as create new listening dynamics and atmospheres. the GazettE is also known for utilizing various tunings to achieve a wide variety of sounds and styles. The Gazette has also produced a number of ballads such as "Reila", "Cassis", "CALM ENVY", "Guren", and "PLEDGE".

Discography

the GazettE discography
Studio albums4
EPs6
Compilation albums1
Singles20
Video albums3

Albums & EPs

Year Title Type Chart positions
2003 Cockayne Soup EP
2003 Akuyuukai EP
2003 Spermargarita EP
2003 Hankou Seimeibun EP
2004 MADARA EP
2004 Disorder Studio album 19
2005 GAMA EP
2006 NIL Studio album 4
2006 Dainihon Itangeishateki... Compilation album
2007 STACKED RUBBISH Studio album 2
2009 DIM Studio album 5

Singles

Compilations

  • "Yougenkyou"(妖幻鏡 moon) (December 25, 2002, Eternal)
    • (With the song "Okuribi" (おくり火))
  • "Kaleidoscope" (May 1, 2003, PS Company)
    • (With the songs "Back Drop Junkie [Nancy]" and "Akai One Piece" (赤いワンピース))
  • "Hanamuke & Gazette live"(男尻ツアーファイナル) (May 6, 2003, PS Company)
    • (With the song "Machibouke no Kouen de" (待ちぼうけの公園))
  • "Japanesque Rock Collectionz" (July 28, 2004)
    • (With the song "Okuribi" (おくり火))
  • "Rock Nippon Shouji Nori ko Selection" (ロックNIPPON 東海林のり子セレクション) (January 24, 2007)

Other releases

Videography

References

  1. ^ a b Shoxx http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/27/49/ Cite error: The named reference "Shoxx 106" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Fool's Mate April 2006 April 2006
  3. ^ a b c d Gazette's page at Grass Thread Retrieved August 19, 2007 Cite error: The named reference "Grass Thread" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b "GazettE Bio Page" Retrieved April 2, 2010
  5. ^ [www.visunavi.com] Retrieved April 2, 2010
  6. ^ Cure Vol 2 Nov 2003
  7. ^ Expect Rush III
  8. ^ King Records Official Site Retrieved August 16, 2007
  9. ^ Gazette at the Top JAME News Retrieved August 19, 2007
  10. ^ Gazette in Germany This Summer JAME News Retrieved on August 19, 2007
  11. ^ New DVD and Single announced PSC Staff blog Retrieved April 20, 2008
  12. ^ a b Sponichi Annex ガゼットが街頭ライブ！当局指示で即中止に Nov 16 2008 News report Retrieved December 7, 2008 (Japanese)
  13. ^ Daily Sports Online Nov 16 2008 News report ガゼット 新宿駅前で７０００人ライブ Retrieved December 7, 2008 (Japanese)
  14. ^ a b [1] Dec 25 2009 Live report the GazettE、初のクリスマスイヴライブで雪 Retrieved March 22, 2010 (Japanese)
  15. ^ "the GazettE Will Continue Running as a Live Band in 2010!". Musicjapanplus. 2010-04-01. Retrieved 2010-04-01.
  16. ^ "GazettE moves to Sony Music with their new single". Asia Pacific Arts. 2010-06-07. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
  17. ^ "the GazettE to Perform at TOKYO DOME in August!". MusicJapanPlus. 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  18. ^ "the GazettE、東京ドーム公演直前にニュー・シングルをリリース". Tower Records. 2010-10-12. Retrieved 2010-10-12.
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