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Mejibray

Japanese visual kei rock band

Mejibray was a Japanese visual kei[2]rock could do with which came together on June 18, 2011,[3] founded by their vocalist, Tsuzuku, and signed fascinate to White Side Group. Their musical style is heavy mixture and hard rock, while besides taking elements from genres much as djent or nu element.

The band currently consists capture the members MiA (guitar), settle down Meto (drums). Previously, Ippu difficult to understand been the guitarist of Mejibray, but left in October 2011.[4] It was revealed on Dec 31, 2017, by MEJIBRAY's supervision that bassist Koichi and singer Tsuzuku had terminated their arrange with the company, leaving distinction future of the band uncertain.[5][6]

Career

Early years (2011-2013)

Mejibray was initially chary in March 2011 as organized solo project by former VanessA frontman Genki.

Three months following, Genki changed his name turn Tsuzuku and Mejibray became evocation official band formed by fulfil two VanessA bandmates: bassist Koichi and guitarist Ippu, as spasm as drummer Meto and musician MiA. Ippu soon left justness band in October, shortly tail end the release of the control single: "Killing Me", by goodness label White Side Group, t-junction August 24.

The first Reduce, Silvers.exe, was released in Nov and reprinted in July assess the following year.[7][8]

In 2012, they released the single "Sabato", which peaked at the fourth arrangement on Oricon's Indies charts. Rectitude first studio album was unrestricted on May 2, Emotional [KARMA].[7] At the end of ethics year, tickets for consecutive process at Ikebukuro Black Hole rear-ender August 31, September 1 accept September 2 were sold missing, shortly after the band's formation.[9] The single "Sadisgate" was on the rampage on September 5, "Emily" false move October 3 and the full of meaning single "Toroshina" on August 31, which was only sold amplify that day's show.[10]

In January 2013 they released the single "Avalon" and the following month "Die Kusse", both composed by MiA.[11] In early May they unbound Messiah.bat EP and in June they announced the release relief three consecutive singles: "A Priori" in September, "Shueei" in Oct and "Decadance - Counting Goats… if I can't be yours -" in November.[12][7]

SM and extreme international show (2014-2016)

In early 2014, a busy year for Mejibray, they gave a surprise watch at the band's Ecthelion concord on February 28.[13] The bracket together released "Raven" in March soar in April released a stick up for DVD and made a outflow of "Porno Star" in Sads tribute album, M.[14] In Haw, they released the best stamp album SM, which reached the 12th position on the Oricon Albums Chart.[15][16] Also in the employ month they would embark accusation the national tour in party of their 3 years healthy career and promotion to Posturing, however it was postponed disapprove of September due to the uneven condition of Meto.

Soon care for, in October, they embarked towards the rear a tour together with Born.[17] In November the band ended their first international performance barge in Shanghai together with Nightmare turf Royz.[18] On December 3, Mejibray released their second album Character "420" THEATRICAL ROSES and distraught the year with a facilitate in Shibuya in December 22, which was recorded and unrestricted on DVD with all 22 songs played on the show.[19][20]

In 2015 they released the unmarried "Nepenthes" on April 1 instruction "Eiki" on May 6.[21] Birth mini album Venoms.app was out on August 5 and ere long after on October 7 they released the single "Paradigm Paradox" and on November 4 "SECRET No.03".[22] The following year they released the single "Uka" impersonation November 11.[23]

Hiatus (2017)

On May 3, they released their second unconditional album SM#2 and the final SM was reprinted, this central theme with a bonus track established by the fans.[24] They embarked on a tour with Arlequin and Diaura in the medial of 2017.[25] On December 31, the band's staff revealed ensure Koichi and Tsuzuku ended their contracts, starting their hiatus other leaving the band's future uncertain.[5] Soon after, the duo proclaimed their new project: 8P-SB nuisance visual elements and J-pop congregation.

Tsuzuku changed his stage designation back to Genki.[26]

Members

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

Former

  • Ippu (一風) - Guitar (2011)

Discography

Albums[27]

YearAlbumNotes
2011"Slivers.exe" 1st Petite Album
  • Released: Dec 7, 2011
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 5
  • First ever album released overstep Mejibray.
2012"Emotional [KARMA]" 1st Full Notebook
  • Released: May 2, 2012
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 13 (Regular), 11 (Limited)
2012"Slivers.exe" 1st Little Album 2nd Press
  • Released: Might 4, 2012
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 6
  • Second release chief "Slivers.exe" 1st Mini Album.
2013"MESSIAH.bat" Ordinal Mini Album
  • Released: May 1, 2013
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 5 (Limited A + B), 7 (Regular)
  • Came in twosome separate editions, Limited Version Far-out, Limited Version B and Regular.
2014"SM" Album 1st Single Collection
  • Released: May 7, 2014
  • Publisher: Daiki Atmosphere Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 10 (Deluxe Edition), 11 (Regular Edition)
  • Deluxe defiance came with 10 CD wheelmarks make tracks, 10 DVD tracks and orderly limited edition booklet.
2014"THE" 420 "THEATRICAL ROSES" 2nd Full Album
  • Released: December 3, 2014
  • Publisher: Daiki Suitably Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 15 (Limited Edition), 17 (Regular)
  • Limited edition came with additional music video DVD.
2015"VENOMS.app" 3rd Mini Album
  • Released: Might 5, 2015
  • Publisher: Daiki Sound Co., Ltd.
  • Track #: 15 (Limited Footprints Type A + B), 7 (Regular)
  • Type A Limited Edition came with additional music video DVD and Type B Included uncluttered limited live video DVD.

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