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Band Highlight: SHAZNA!

SHAZNA was a popular band during the romantic wave of Visual Kei. The band formed in 1993; one of their most popular singles 'Melty Love' opened paths for bands such as Lareine. Although the band disbanded in 2000, 6 years later they reunited and put out a single and a album before disbanding again in 2009. Their drummer, Katsura left the band in 1996 & joined BAISER - leaving Izam, Aoi and Niy a trio but all was not lost as the band soon joined a major record label. With their 'Gold Sun & Silver Moon' album released under the new major label - it had sold over a million copies which rightfully earned the title of Rock Album of the Year in 1998 at the Japan Gold Disc Awards.

Band Highlight:  exist†trace

All female Visual Kei band, Exist Trace, formed in 2003 in Tokyo, Japan. Their music consists of alternative metal, alternative rock and melodic death metal.  The band was founded by Mally, Jyou and Naoto. After placing an ad in search of two guitarists, Omi and Mike joined the band in 2004. On August 25th, 2005 the band put out their first single, 'Ambivalence'..  The band went on a small hiatus to improve themselves in May of 2008, only to explode back onto the scene that August. Exist Trace debuted in America at Sakura Con, a Seattle-based anime convention, in 2011, not long after their first European Tor that covered France and Finland. They girls made their major label debut under Tokuma Japan that same year.

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Formally known as Lycaon, Initial'L made a comeback with all original members under new management in September of last year. They their official comeback debut in November of that year with their single "Moonlight Down". The reason for their disbandment in 2015 was never put into the spotlight; members reassuring there was nothing wrong between them. It was highly speculated that the cause was in fact their management - working the members into the ground without proper rest & proper payment for their performances. It's only a speculation though it wouldn't be the first time in the music industry. Bringing down their Visual Kei aesthetic a notch, they are still a beloved band with & without their heavy makeup and extreme elaborate costumes. Initial'L has a new mini album 'Firefly' set to release on August 18th.

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Band Highlight: D

D is one of those bands that love them or hate them - no one can deny that they are talented. After their band Syndrome disbanded in 2003 - Asagi, Ruiza & Sin created D. Their original line up was Asagi, Ruiza, Sin, Lena & Hiroki but after Sin decided to leave the band shortly after - Hiroki called an old band mate, Hide-Zou to fill in. Lena stayed with D until 2005 & Hide Zou recorded bass until they could find a new replacement which at the end of the year in December, they found current bassist: Tsunehito. The band made their major label debut in 2008 as they signed with Avex Trax and soon released their first major single 'Birth' in May. D had been on two European Tours by 2012 - covering a lot of countries and they even made a stop in America as they were guests at Project A-Kon in 2011. On their 10th anniversary, D made the announcement they were joining Victor Entertainment; unfortunately in 2014 after finishing their 47 prefecture tour, D went on hiatus. Vocalist Asagi mentioned on his blog he was suffering from tempomandibular joint disorder. The joint disorder didn't keep Asagi down for long as in mid 2015 D announced their comeback with maxi single "Happy Unbirthday". In October of last year - they announced their release of their 8th album 'Wonderland Saviour'.

During D's extensive run so far; both Asagi & Ruiza have stepped out to make their own solo music. Asagi started his solo activities in 2006 with 'Corvinus' & released 'Seventh Sense' 10 years later with many featured musicians. Ruiza on the other hand had been working on his solo works before D was even formed. Back in 2001 during his Syndromedays - he released his single '碧の破片' but it was in 2006 he released his first full album 'Amenity Gain' through God Child Records (owned & founded by Asagi). In 2012, Ruiza released 'Abyss' then 5 years later he released 'One' in early 2017.

Through their music videos, D continues to tell their Vampire Saga story, costumes related closely to what their current chapter is about. Their music carries from a range of symphonic metal all the way to folk music.

Band Highlight: MUCC!

Formed in 1997, MUCC's (also known as 69) music style ranges from alternative metal to hard rock. Original bassist Hiro left the band in 1999 and was replaced by Miya's childhood friend Yukke. Their third demo tape was only limited to 100 copies which the band handed out personally themselves. In December of 1999 the band released their official EP 'Antique'. The vocalist changed his name from TATTOO to Tatsurou, and MUCC released their first album in 2001. In 2005, the band made their debut in Europe - followed by their debut in the US at the anime convention 'Otakon' the following year.  They returned in 2007 to perform at the JROCK Revolution Fest. Along with D'espairsRey and the Underneath, MUCC hit 40 cities in the US & Canada for their tour 'Taste of Chaos'. MUCC made their Budokan debut in 2011.  They also released their third contribution as a band to an animated series which include Inu x Boku SS, Zombie-Loan, and Night Raid 1931. The band celebrated their 15th anniversary together in 2012 and they recently just celebrated their 20th anniversary earlier this year. MUCC has released 13 studio albums and 36 singles throughout their career span this far.