visual kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians that is characterized by the use of varying levels of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics, similar to Western glam rock.
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rock
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* Rock music, a genre of popular music
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band, formed in May 2012 by Kon, former vocalist of the bands
La'Mule
La'Mule (formerly stylized as La:Mule) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1996. The band became known for its distinctive visual style, featuring blood and bandages.
History
La'Mule were formed in 1996 in Shikoku, Japan. Allegedly the ...
and NightingeiL.
Biography
Vocalist KON (ex.La'Mule), guitarists SIN and NAO (both ex. La'Mule), and bassist YUKI came together and formed the band in April 2012. Composed with infinite styles and possibilities of the band, creating a new form, CELL launched had launched their activity.
Shortly after the band's formation, a series of One Man concerts had been held at the Ikebukuro EDGE. The band had released 3 maxi singles, 1 DVD single, and contributed to former
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was a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by drummer and pianist Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi. Starting as a predominantly power/ speed metal band with heavy symphonic elements, they later gravitated towards a progressive soun ...
guitarist
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's tribute album ''hide TRIBUTE -VISUAL STYLES II-'' covering the song "
Hurry Go Round
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Since 2013, CELL has been boosted their activities internationally being invited as the special guest to one of Los Angeles's biggest Japanese Convention AX2013 and played the band's first U.S. show. In 2014, Vocalist KON had appeared as a guest representing CELL at the LA VK Fest held in Downtown, Los Angeles, as well as holding a Livestream Q&A Session for fans in the States.
At their presents live at NAGOYA HOLIDAY NEXT on November 28, 2014, the band announced that they will take a hiatus after their oneman live, "星に願いを…" (hoshi ni negai wo...) at Ikebukuro EDGE on January 18, 2015.
Vocalist KON's lyrics is brought in empathy with where all living humans walks through in Life, Love, Anger, Irritation, and Strength.
After releasing their 1st Single CD "Jikogenkyu Paradox" the band had toured throughout Japan with LIN with the title "Infinite ~CELL vs. LIN~"
At the last show of the tour held at Ikebukuro EDGE, the band announced that they will be going on an indefinite hiatus. CELL had held their last show before their break at Ikebukuro EDGE called "Hoshi ni Negai wo..." (Prayers to the star...) on January 18, 2015.
Members
*Kon (紺) -
vocals
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*Nao -
guitar
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*Sin -
guitar
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*Yuki -
bass
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* Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species
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* Bass (sound), describing low-frequency sound or one of several instruments in the bass range:
** Bass (instrument), including:
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;Singles
* Haitoku to Ketsudan no ishi (背徳と決断の意思 Jan 9, 2013)
* Houkai to Seisai no izu (崩壊と制裁の意図 August 28, 2013)
* Kimi wo yogoshita (君を汚した Feb 8th, 2014)
* Jikogenkyu Paradox (自己言及パラドックス July 18, 2014)
;Digital Maxi Single
*For You.. (April 10, 2015)
;Live Distributed Singles
* 2012.07.13 蝋の翼
* 2012.08.11 どうせ終わる世界ならあなたがいい
* 2012.09.16 STRANDING～神経衰弱細胞～
* 2012.10.20 危険な私
* 2012.12.07 em思想
;Splits CD
* Infinite with 凛
Kisaki
is a Japanese musician who has worked with several visual kei bands, including La:Sadie's, Syndrome, Kisaki Project