Kannivalism
kannivalism | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kanagawa, Japan |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-rock, experimental rock |
| Years active | 2001, 2006-present |
| Labels | Free-Will Sony (2001) HPQ/Avex (2006-present) |
| Members | ryo Kei YUCHI |
| Past members | Mitsuya Kiri |
kannivalism (カニヴァリズム, stylized 'kannivalism') is a Japanese visual kei rock band, that formed in 2001,[1] signed to Free-Will, and distributed by Avex Trax. The band disbanded in 2001 when baroque was formed, and reformed in 2006 after baroque's disbandment, joined by bass player YUCHI.[1]
Original lineup
kannivalism, in their original lineup, performed their first concert on February 2, 2001 and performed their last concert June 20, 2001 at a One-man (a concert with no opening act); they disbanded after releasing a few demos, and one single, kannivalism Ittekimasu.[1]
Second lineup
kannivalism reformed in 2006. In April 2006, they released their first mini-album, Soukou Humority, which caught mainstream attention and the fans of baroque. Soon after in September 2006, the band released their first major-label single, Ritori, followed by their second Single Hoshi no Yoru in January 2007. Later in February 2007, kannivalism finally debuted their first full-length album, Nu-Age, which included many popular songs from the previous releases of 2006-07. Again in mid-2007 they released two more singles: Small World, which included a rerecorded version of Cry Baby as well as the track the single was named for; and Monochrome, which included alternative covers and content.
Third lineup
After a hiatus for ryo's hospitalization for depression in 2008, the band went into an indefinite hiatus. In August 2009, kannivalism's official website announced that they would resume activities. A new drummer, Mitsuya, would be joining the band's lineup as well.
The band's period of new activity brings new singles and a full album. Their first new song after reforming, "Life is," became available on mu-mo on September 9, 2009. A new single is to be released in November, along with a new album in 2010. A live concert to commemorate their return is set for December 26, 2009 at Zepp Tokyo.
Random House will also be publishing an autobiographical work by vocalist ryo, describing his experience with depression.[2]
Members
- ryo (怜) - Vocals (ex-baroque)
- Kei (圭) - Guitar (ex-baroque)
- YUCHI (裕地) - Bass (ex-Anti Feminism, K@mikaze)
Previous Members
- Mitsuya (光也) - Drums (ex-Black Jack)
- Kiri (桐) Koishikawa - Drums (ex-Porori, Unzu, heidi.) (2001)
Discography
Albums and EPs
| Title | Release date | Ranking (Oricon) |
|---|---|---|
| Soukou Humority (奏功 Humority) | (April 26, 2006) | -- |
| Nu age. | (February 21, 2007) | #13 |
| Helios | (March 17, 2010) | -- |
Singles
| Title | Release date | Ranking (Oricon) |
|---|---|---|
| "kannivalism Ittekimasu." (kannivalism逝ってキマス) | (July 29, 2001) | -- |
| "Ritori" (リトリ) | (September 27, 2006) | #7 |
| "Hoshi no Yoru" (ホシの夜) | (January 17, 2007) | #10 |
| "Small World" | (May 9, 2007) | #9 |
| "Monochrome"
(Opening Theme for Suteki Tantei Labyrinth aired on TV Tokyo) |
(November 14, 2007) | #12 |
| "life is" | (November 18, 2009) | #22 |
| "『split recollection』" | (August 11, 2010) | #33 |
| "rememorārī" | (November 24, 2010) |
Compilations
- Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album (December 19, 2007)