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band formed in 2004.

Biography

Balflare was formed in 2004 by guitarist Syuta Hashimoto and vocalist Hideki Tada. Together, they began recording a demo, Sound of Silence. During the recording of this demo, drummer Isao Matsuzaki and bassist

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joined the band. The demo was largely well received in Japan and their career was launched. In 2005 they released their first full-length album ''

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. Following the release, a second guitarist was recruited,

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, in order to reproduce the twin guitar leads live. After a couple of gigs in Japan, vocalist Hideki Tada left for private reasons. Eijin Kawazoe was recruited as the new vocalist. They continued playing several successful gigs, and started recording their second full length in August, 2005. During this time they recorded the song "Out Break" for the '' SAMURAI METAL Vol. 1'' compilation album. In 2006 they released the album ''

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'' on July 26 through Soundholic. Their third album ''

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'' was released on April 23, 2008. On September 28, 2012, they released their fourth album, ''Downpour''. In 2016, ''Downpour'' was re-released in the European market by German label Fastball Music. After the release of ''Downpour'', the band lapsed into inactivity, and their current status is unknown.

Line-up

Current members

* Eijin Kawazoe - vocals * Isao Matsuzaki - drums * Leo Yabumoto - guitar * Syuta Hashimoto - guitar and keyboards * Takashi Odaira - bass

Former members

* Hideki Tada - vocals * Ayuko Hayano - keyboards

Discography

Demos

* ''Sound of Silence'' (January 2004) - Self-released.

Albums

* ''

'' (March 23, 2005) -

* ''

'' (July 26, 2006) - Soundholic * ''

'' (April 23, 2008) - Soundholic * '' Downpour'' (September 28, 2012) - Black-Listed Records

Compilation Contributions

* "Out Break" on SAMURAI METAL Vol. 1

References

External links

Official site
{{Authority control Japanese power metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2004 Musical groups from Tokyo