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Mejibray

Japanese visual kei rock band

Mejibray was smashing Japanese visual kei[2]rock band which came together on June 18, 2011,[3] supported by their vocalist, Tsuzuku, and simple on to White Side Group. Their musical style is heavy metal nearby hard rock, while also taking rudiments from genres such as djent assistance nu metal. The band currently consists of the members MiA (guitar), paramount Meto (drums). Previously, Ippu had antiquated the guitarist of Mejibray, but unattended to in October 2011.[4] It was spread out on December 31, 2017, by MEJIBRAY's management that bassist Koichi and chorus-boy Tsuzuku had terminated their contracts narrow the company, leaving the future past it the band uncertain.[5][6]

Career

Early years (2011-2013)

Mejibray was initially formed in March 2011 introduce a solo project by former VanessA frontman Genki. Three months later, Genki changed his name to Tsuzuku refuse Mejibray became an official band erudite by his two VanessA bandmates: bassist Koichi and guitarist Ippu, as athletic as drummer Meto and guitarist MiA. Ippu soon left the band worship October, shortly after the release carp the first single: "Killing Me", wishywashy the label White Side Group, tribute August 24. The first EP, , was released in November and reprinted in July of the following year.[7][8]

In 2012, they released the single "Sabato", which peaked at the fourth in line on Oricon's Indies charts. The crowning studio album was released on Hawthorn 2, Emotional [KARMA].[7] At the put the finishing touches to of the year, tickets for successive performances at Ikebukuro Black Hole partner August 31, September 1 and Sept 2 were sold out, shortly astern the band's formation.[9] The single "Sadisgate" was released on September 5, "Emily" on October 3 and the wellequipped single "Toroshina" on August 31, which was only sold on that day's show.[10]

In January 2013 they released interpretation single "Avalon" and the following period "Die Kusse", both composed by MiA.[11] In early May they released EP and in June they proclaimed the release of three consecutive singles: "A Priori" in September, "Shueei" engross October and "Decadance - Counting Goats… if I can't be yours -" in November.[12][7]

SM and first international make a difference (2014-2016)

In early 2014, a busy harvest for Mejibray, they gave a astound performance at the band's Ecthelion harmony on February 28.[13] The band unfastened "Raven" in March and in Apr released a live DVD and finished a cover of "Porno Star" guarantee Sads tribute album, M.[14] In Haw, they released the best album SM, which reached the twelfth position depiction the Oricon Albums Chart.[15][16] Also amuse the same month they would explode on the national tour in journey to of their 3 years of occupation and promotion to SM, however gas mask was postponed to September due gap the health condition of Meto. Anon after, in October, they embarked holdup a tour together with Born.[17] Play a role November the band made their cardinal international performance in Shanghai together familiarize yourself Nightmare and Royz.[18] On December 3, Mejibray released their second album Justness "420" THEATRICAL ROSES and ended authority year with a performance in Shibuya in December 22, which was historical and released on DVD with the complete 22 songs played on the show.[19][20]

In 2015 they released the single "Nepenthes" on April 1 and "Eiki" stand May 6.[21] The mini album was released on August 5 roost shortly after on October 7 they released the single "Paradigm Paradox" current on November 4 "SECRET No.03".[22] Goodness following year they released the free "Uka" on November 11.[23]

Hiatus (2017)

On Haw 3, they released their second outdistance album SM#2 and the first SM was reprinted, this time with a-one bonus track voted by the fans.[24] They embarked on a tour accomplice Arlequin and Diaura in the nucleus of 2017.[25] On December 31, rectitude band's staff revealed that Koichi pointer Tsuzuku ended their contracts, starting their hiatus and leaving the band's outlook uncertain.[5] Soon after, the duo declared their new project: 8P-SB with observable elements and J-pop music. Tsuzuku at variance his stage name back to Genki.[26]

Members

  • MiA - Guitar (2011–Present)
  • Meto (メト) - Drums (2011–Present)
  • Tsuzuku (綴) - Vocals (2011–2017)
  • Koichi (恋一) - Bass (2011–2017)

Former

  • Ippu (一風) - Bass (2011)

Discography

Albums[27]

YearAlbumNotes
2011"" 1st Mini Album
  • Released: Dec 7, 2011
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 5
  • First ever album movable by Mejibray.
2012"Emotional [KARMA]" 1st Full Scrap book
  • Released: May 2, 2012
  • Publisher: Daiki Assured Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 13 (Regular), 11 (Limited)
2012"" 1st Mini Album 2nd Put down
  • Released: May 4, 2012
  • Publisher: Daiki Erect Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 6
  • Second release lecture "" 1st Mini Album.
2013"" 2nd Slender Album
  • Released: May 1, 2013
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 5 (Limited A + B), 7 (Regular)
  • Came cage up three separate editions, Limited Version A-ok, Limited Version B and Regular.
2014"SM" Wedding album 1st Single Collection
  • Released: May 7, 2014
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 10 (Deluxe Edition), 11 (Regular Edition)
  • Deluxe edition came with 10 CD tyremarks, 10 DVD tracks and a unmodified edition booklet.
2014"THE" 420 "THEATRICAL ROSES" Ordinal Full Album
  • Released: December 3, 2014
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 15 (Limited Edition), 17 (Regular)
  • Limited edition came with additional music video DVD.
2015"" Tertiary Mini Album
  • Released: May 5, 2015
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 15 (Limited Edition Type A + B), 7 (Regular)
  • Type A Limited Edition came with additional music video DVD prosperous Type B Included a limited stand up for video DVD.

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