Kagerou (Japanese: 蜉蝣, Hepburn: Kagerō) was a Japanese visual kei[1]rock band, formed in September 1999 by vocalist Daisuke and bassist Masaya, with guitarist Yuana joining shortly afterward. In 2000 Kagerou left their record label Loop Ash to sign with Lizard, a sub-label of Free-Will. After experiencing success within Japan, the band set their sights abroad and in 2005 they played in both Germany and France.
Kagerou means "mayfly" in the Japanese language. Mayflies can be as old as three years. However, when mayflies reach their adulthood, their life span varies from two hours to three days. The short lifespan of a mayfly was thought to be symbolic of vocalist Daisuke. He suffered heart problems since infancy and knowing that his heart could stop any day the band was named Kagerou in honor of him.
At their live on September 16, 2006, at Liquid Room Ebisu, Kagerou announced that they would disband. Member comments on their official website stated that their last live would take place on January 8, 2007 at Zepp Tokyo. On December 27, 2006 they released a final greatest hits album entitled Shinjuka.
Upon releasing their first single in June 2010 and the second in July, Daisuke's solo project, "Daisuke to Kuro no Injatachi", was due to release an album and follow it with a tour in Europe and the US. However, Daisuke died on July 15, 2010.[2]
Daisuke to Kuro no Injatachi then released an album on February 20, 2011. Composed of unfinished works by Daisuke, it was entitled Shikkoku no Hikari (漆黒の光, "Black Light"). It features Shizûmi, Yuana, Kazu, aie (ex:Deadman, The Studs), Kyo (Dir en grey), Tatsurou (MUCC), Karyu (ex: D'espairsRay, Angelo) and members of Merry, 12012, Kannivalism and Boogieman.[3][4]
Style
Kagerou was a visual kei band that played music ranging from metal to ballads. Early on their look consisted of costumes and makeup, but later on in their career they began to wear simple suits and refrained from wearing makeup.
Members
Daisuke (大佑) – vocals – Daisuke penned all the lyrics for Kagerou. His previous bands included Le'Cheri and Fatima, in which he was the drummer. Aside from drums, he also played the piano. Daisuke was known for his audience interaction such as stage diving and was commonly nicknamed 'charisma vocalist' despite his small stature. Following the dissolution of Kagerou in 2007, Daisuke formed The Studs with aie (ex:Deadman). After they went on activity pause, he created his solo project, Daisuke to Kuro no Injatachi. Daisuke died on July 15, 2010.
Yuana (ユアナ) – guitars – Yuana wrote the majority of the band's songs. His past bands include Sweet Hallucination, and Alicia where he was known as "Ewana". He is currently the guitarist of Boogieman.
Kazu – bass – Kazu's past bands include Research, in which he played under the name "Kazunori", and Aioria.
Shizûmi (静海) – drums and percussion – Shizumi's past bands are Mitre Curé, better known as Mélusine.
Former members
Masaya – bass – He left in 2000 and joined Kar'Maria. He then retired and left the music industry.
Kuya – bass – Kuya joined Kagerou in January, 2001 and subsequently left in August to join Guiche.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Kagerou band news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2007 Learn how and when to remove this template message Kagerou Japanese 蜉蝣 Hepburn Kagerō was a Japanese visual kei 1 rock band formed in September 1999 by vocalist Daisuke and bassist Masaya with guitarist Yuana joining shortly afterward In 2000 Kagerou left their record label Loop Ash to sign with Lizard a sub label of Free Will After experiencing success within Japan the band set their sights abroad and in 2005 they played in both Germany and France KagerouOriginTokyo JapanGenresAlternative metal Nu metal Experimental metal industrial rock punk rockYears active1999 2007LabelsLoop Ash Lizard Gan Shin EU Past membersMasayaKuya Daisuke Yuana Kazu Shizumi Contents 1 History 2 Style 3 Members 4 Discography 4 1 Albums 4 2 Singles 4 3 Demo tapes 4 4 Compilations 4 5 Omnibus 4 6 DVDs 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditKagerou means mayfly in the Japanese language Mayflies can be as old as three years However when mayflies reach their adulthood their life span varies from two hours to three days The short lifespan of a mayfly was thought to be symbolic of vocalist Daisuke He suffered heart problems since infancy and knowing that his heart could stop any day the band was named Kagerou in honor of him At their live on September 16 2006 at Liquid Room Ebisu Kagerou announced that they would disband Member comments on their official website stated that their last live would take place on January 8 2007 at Zepp Tokyo On December 27 2006 they released a final greatest hits album entitled Shinjuka Upon releasing their first single in June 2010 and the second in July Daisuke s solo project Daisuke to Kuro no Injatachi was due to release an album and follow it with a tour in Europe and the US However Daisuke died on July 15 2010 2 Daisuke to Kuro no Injatachi then released an album on February 20 2011 Composed of unfinished works by Daisuke it was entitled Shikkoku no Hikari 漆黒の光 Black Light It features Shizumi Yuana Kazu aie ex Deadman The Studs Kyo Dir en grey Tatsurou MUCC Karyu ex D espairsRay Angelo and members of Merry 12012 Kannivalism and Boogieman 3 4 Style EditKagerou was a visual kei band that played music ranging from metal to ballads Early on their look consisted of costumes and makeup but later on in their career they began to wear simple suits and refrained from wearing makeup Members EditDaisuke 大佑 vocals Daisuke penned all the lyrics for Kagerou His previous bands included Le Cheri and Fatima in which he was the drummer Aside from drums he also played the piano Daisuke was known for his audience interaction such as stage diving and was commonly nicknamed charisma vocalist despite his small stature Following the dissolution of Kagerou in 2007 Daisuke formed The Studs with aie ex Deadman After they went on activity pause he created his solo project Daisuke to Kuro no Injatachi Daisuke died on July 15 2010 Yuana ユアナ guitars Yuana wrote the majority of the band s songs His past bands include Sweet Hallucination and Alicia where he was known as Ewana He is currently the guitarist of Boogieman Kazu bass Kazu s past bands include Research in which he played under the name Kazunori and Aioria Shizumi 静海 drums and percussion Shizumi s past bands are Mitre Cure better known as Melusine Former membersMasaya bass He left in 2000 and joined Kar Maria He then retired and left the music industry Kuya bass Kuya joined Kagerou in January 2001 and subsequently left in August to join Guiche Discography EditAlbums Edit Kagerou 蜉蝣 July 30 2003 Rakushu 落首 August 18 2004 Guroushoku 愚弄色 July 27 2005 Kurohata 黒旗 July 19 2006 Shinjuuka 心中歌 December 27 2006 Singles Edit Biological Slicer April 4 2000 Eroa エロア R shitei R指定 Saigo no Kensa 最期の検査 Wrist cutter リストカッター Hakkyou Sakadachi Onanist 発狂逆立ちオナニスト June 27 2001 Seitekikinchou Implant 性的緊張インプラント Nawa 縄 Shikkou Yuuyo Sannen 執行猶予三年 Jikasei Full Course 自家製フルコース July 18 2001 Joumyaku Salad 静脈サラダ Urami Koto 怨み言 Kakusei Jelly 覚醒ゼリー Iro Megane to Scandal 色メガネとスキャンダル January 9 2002 Yugure no Shazai 夕暮れの謝罪 Exotic na Kansenshou エキゾチックな感染症 Soushitsu 葬失 kagerou no Jiten 蜉蝣事典 大人の書店 May 4 2002 Idol Kurui no Shinrigaku アイドル狂いの心裏学 Mizu Hitari no Kazoe Uta 水浸りの数え唄 July 10 2002 Yubikiri ゆびきり Kikaku Mono 企画モノ R Shitei R指定 Hiaburi no Kazoe Uta 火炙りの数え唄 July 10 2002 Gozen sanji no taiyou Kōsen 午前三時の太陽光線 Utsu 鬱 Wrist cutter リストカッター Sakebi 叫び February 28 2003 distributed at the Katana Kari Tour Sakebi 叫び Kichiku Moralism 鬼畜モラリズム Kakokei Shinjitsu 過去形真実 May 7 2003 Kakokei Shinjitsu 過去形真実 Sekkyou 38 5 C 説教38 5 C Kakokei Shinjitsu Remix 過去形真実 Sekkyou 38 5 C Remix 説教38 5 C XII dizzy January 28 2004 Xll dizzy Soine Pesari 添い寝ペッサリー Kuchita sekishin 朽ちた赤心 Sakurakurakura サクラクラクラ February 10 2004 distributed at the Kaijou Gentei Tour Sakurakurakura サクラクラクラ Kurokami no AITSU 黒髪のアイツ December 8 2004 Kurokami no AITSU 黒髪のアイツ Shibire Kokoro Live 痺れ心 Koi uta Live 恋唄 Masatsu Shinkou Live 摩擦信仰 Shiroi Karasu 白い鴉 December 8 2004 Shiroi Karasu 白い鴉 Soine Pesari Live 添い寝ペッサリー 3 2 1 Live XII dizzy Live Zetsubou ni SAYONARA 絶望にサヨナラ March 23 2005 Zetsubou ni SAYONARA 絶望にサヨナラ Watashi 私 Ai wa Savage 愛はサベージ Kusatta Umi de Oborekakateiru Boku wo Sukutte Kureta Kimi 腐った海で溺れかけている僕を救ってくれた君 November 30 2005 Three Versions A B C Kusatta Umi de Oborekakateiru Boku wo Sukutte Kureta Kimi 腐った海で溺れかけている僕を救ってくれた君 Hibike Kono koe 響け この声 Shuuchi no Ori 羞恥の檻 Only available in Version A Yuuyami wo Saita Hana 夕闇を裂いた花 Only available in Version B Making of Footage Only available in Version C Tonarimachi no Kanojo となり町の彼女 June 6 2006 Tonarimachi no Kanojo となり町の彼女 Seija no Ame 聖者の雨 Ragan Remix 裸眼 Sabashisa to Nemure Remix 寂しさと眠れ Demo tapes Edit Biological Slicer Biyou Seikei Ishi no Shumi 美容整形医師の趣味 April 21 2000 Compilations Edit 0718 July 18 2000 distributed CD Meisou Honnou 迷走本能 from Japanesque Rock Collectionz July 28 2000 compilation CD by Cure Magazine Mousou Chikashitsu 妄想地下室 from Kakumei Voice of Rebirth August 30 2000 Omnibus Edit Kichiku Moralism 鬼畜モラリズム from LOOP OF LIFE February 20 2001 Kakusei Jelly from Shock Edge 2001 September 29 2001 DVDs Edit kagerou no Video Clips Clip Collection 蜉蝣のビデオクリップ September 9 2002 Zekkyō Psychopath 絶叫サイコパス January 28 2004 Rakushu Enjō Saishu Kōen 落首炎上最終公演 June 29 2005 kagerou Tour 06 07 Last Live March 28 2007 References Edit Kagerou discography line up biography interviews photos Kowai ima wo kurai ima wo kuroi ima wo koero JaME U K Jame world com 2010 07 18 Retrieved 2012 01 22 大佑と黒の隠者達 The studs com Retrieved 2012 01 22 ナタリー 大佑と黒の隠者達1stアルバム 盟友たちの手により完成 Natalie mu 2011 04 20 Retrieved 2012 01 22 External links EditOfficial website expired Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kagerou band amp oldid 1148092119, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
