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Dimlim
Dimlim (stylized in all caps) was a Japanese visual kei rock band established in 2017, currently on the label DUM LABEL with the members Sho, Retsu and Hiroshi. Career Formation, ''Various'' and ''Chedoara'' (2017–2018) The band was formed in April 2017 by Ryuya, former member of Deviloof, Issei, former member of D.I.D, Sho, Retsu and Tsubasa. They released their debut EP, '' Various'', on June 3, 2017, exclusively at their oneman first show in Ikebukuro Black Hole. For official sale, the EP was released on August 23, 2017, accompanied by the release of the video clip for Shoucho (初潮) on their official YouTube channel. Later, on November 9, Issei and Tsubasa left the band. According to Retsu, the band's name comes from "DIM", somber, and "LIM", gear. At the band's first anniversary concert, on June 3, 2018, they released a double single: Watashi... (私...) and Boku... (僕...) (Both words mean "I/me" in Japanese) and announced the release of a complete new album, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chedoara
Chedoara (stylized as CHEDOARA) is the second studio and first full length album by the Japanese band Dimlim, released on August 8, 2018. The promotional video for "Vanitas" was released on June 2, 2018 and the promotional video for "Aizou ni Tsuki" on August 1, 2018. Due to great demand and its two-month sell-out, the album was relaunched on December 23, 2018. Recording A demo version of the track "Malformation" was recorded in November 2017, but the band started working seriously on the album in March 2018. The last adjustments were made at the last minute according to an interview with Gekirock. Critical reception Chiaki Fujitani, of Gekirock, said that it is " ..a work full of ambition and self-confidence, which not only seems alive, but also symbolizes a more expressive power. .. The album peaked at the 194° position on the Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics Statistics ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Various (album)
Various is the debut EP by the Japanese visual kei band Dimlim, from the label Ultimate Illuminati (subsidiary of Tower Records). It was originally released on June 3, 2017, exclusively at the band's debut show in Ikebukuro Black Hole. For sale, it was released in two editions, regular and limited, on August 23, 2017. The promotional video for Shochou (初潮) aired the same day. The song uses a sample from the song Children, by Robert Miles. DIMLIM relaunched for sale the live limited edition version in their official store, opened in May 2020. DIMLIM then re-released the EP digitally on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube on August 10, 2022. This was alongside their single The Silent Song, which was digitally re-released on the same day. Charts The album peaked at number 164 on the Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics Statistics (from German language, German: ', "description of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visual Kei
, abbreviated , is a category of Japanese musicians that have a strong focus on extravagant stage costumes that originated in Japan during the early 1980s. Koji Dejima of '' Bounce'' wrote that visual kei is not a specific sound, but rather it "revolves around the creation of a band's unique worldview and/or stylistic beauty through visual expressions in the form of makeup and fashion". While visual kei acts can be of any music genre, it originated with bands influenced by glam rock, heavy metal, punk rock and gothic rock. Visual kei was pioneered by groups such as X Japan, Dead End, Buck-Tick, D'erlanger, and Color, and gained further notoriety in the 1990s through the success of groups like Luna Sea, Glay, L'Arc-en-Ciel, and Malice Mizer. The movement's success continued through the 2000s with Gackt and more musically broad bands such as Dir En Grey, the Gazette, Alice Nine, Girugamesh, and Versailles, a period which some critics term . Many acts tone-down their appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiluka
is a Japanese visual kei Heavy metal music, metal band initially formed in May 2013 but restarted in February 2015. The group are an independent band under their own label, Faizh Music, consisting of members Ricko, Sena, the composer/songwriter, Boogie and Zyean. They have released 8 albums (1 studio album, 6 EPs, mini-albums and 1 Greatest hits album, greatest hits) and 12 singles so far. Jiluka were titled as "", but later changed to "Electro Gothic Metal (EGM)". They were ranked at the 12 position on the JRock News's top 15 visual kei and Japanese rock artists of 2019, third as of 2021 and second in 2024, only behind The Gazette (band), The Gazette. Career 2013–2016: Early years Jiluka was originally formed in February 2013 by Ricko, Sena, Boogie and JaiL, debuting on May 6, 2013. However, JaiL announced in June that he would leave the band after a final show on December 21, 2013, causing a break in the group activities. The band restarted in 2015 with a new drummer, Zy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Math Rock
Math rock is a style of Alternative rock, alternative and indie rock with roots in bands such as King Crimson and Rush (band), Rush. It is characterized by complex, atypical rhythmic structures (including irregular stopping and starting), counterpoint, odd time signatures, and extended chords. Bearing similarities to post-rock, math rock has been described as the "opposite side of the same coin". Opting for a "rock music, rockier" approach to songwriting and timbres, the style is often performed by music ensemble, smaller ensembles which emphasize the role of the guitar. Polvo, Don Caballero, Slint, Bitch Magnet, Bastro and Ruins (Japanese band), Ruins are considered by some to be the genre's pioneers. History and precursors The albums ''Red (King Crimson album), Red'' and ''Discipline (King Crimson album), Discipline'' by King Crimson, as well as ''Spiderland'' by Slint, are generally considered seminal influences on the development of math rock. The Canadian punk rock g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dir En Grey
Dir En Grey (stylized as DIR EN GREY and previously as Dir en grey) is a Japanese Heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in February 1997 and currently signed to Firewall Div., a sub-division of Free-Will. With a consistent lineup of guitarists vocalist Kyo (musician), Kyo, Kaoru (musician), Kaoru and Die (musician), Die, bassist Toshiya (musician), Toshiya, and drummer Shinya (Dir En Grey musician), Shinya, they have released eleven full-length albums. Numerous stylistic changes have made the genre of their music difficult to determine, though it is generally considered to be a form of metal. Originally a visual kei band, the members later opted for more subtle attire, but have continued to maintain a dramatic image on stage. History 1997–1999: Early career Dir En Grey was preceded by the Indie (music), independent rock band La:Sadie's, which was formed by vocalist Kyo (musician), Kyo and bassist Kisaki in November 1995. They were joined by guitarists Die and Shio, as wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Musical Groups Established In 2017
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Visual Kei Musical Groups
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Japanese Rock Music Groups
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Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics Statistics (from German language, German: ', "description of a State (polity), state, a country") is the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. In applying statistics to a s ... and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc. was originally set up as a subsidiary of Original Confidence and took over the latter's Oricon record charts in April 2002. The charts are compiled from data drawn from some 39,700 retail outlets () and provide sales rankings of music CDs, DVDs, electronic games, and other entertainment products based on weekly tabulations. Results are announced every Tuesday and published in ''Oricon Style'' by subsidiary Oricon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Periphery (band)
Periphery is an American progressive metal band that was formed in Washington, D.C., in 2005. Their musical style has been described as progressive metal, djent, and progressive metalcore. They are considered one of the pioneers of the djent movement within progressive metal. They have also received a Grammy nomination. The band consists of vocalist Spencer Sotelo, guitarists Misha Mansoor, Mark Holcomb, Jake Bowen, and drummer Matt Halpern. Since their Periphery (album), self-titled debut, the band has released an additional six albums: ''Periphery II: This Time It's Personal'', the double album ''Juggernaut: Alpha'' and ''Juggernaut: Omega, Omega'', ''Periphery III: Select Difficulty'', ''Periphery IV: Hail Stan'' and ''Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre''. They have also released two EPs: ''Icarus EP'' and Clear (EP), ''Clear''. All Periphery material is self-produced by the members of the band. History Formation and early line-up changes (2005–2009) Periphery was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
