, is a visual kei

Visual Kei

is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...

, alternative metal

Alternative metal

Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...

 band from Japan, formed in October 2004. -OZ- is currently signed to Loop Ash and CLJ Records

CLJ Records

CLJ Records is a German independent record label formed in 2006 specializing in Japanese visual kei style rock and metal bands. The label currently has 31 bands signed. CLJ is a sub division of Colusseum Music Entertainment and their head office is located in Nuremberg Germany...

. They have released 2 studio Albums, VERSUS and ROUGE along with DVDS singles and maxi singles. During January 2011, they will be embarking on their first European tour.
-OZ- combines a racing, metal sound with whimsical, supernatural images, exploring the concept of 'beauty and degeneracy.' Though their original sound was heavy and slower, occasionally even dreary, the band redirected their energies toward drawing in the crowds at lives. Now Tama's compositions have a sprinting, driven feel and more optimistic melodies in addition to lyricist and frontman Natsuki's hellish death vocals. Their dynamic performances create an explosive energy and heat, and they've re-established themselves as a stormy force in the visual scene.

Members

• Natsuki
  • Vocals
  • Born on January 1
  • Band history: (ディスリピュート → Scare Crow → -OZ-)

• Aki
  • Guitar
    Guitar
    The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
    
    
  • December 8
  • Band history: (ディスリピュート → Scare Crow → -OZ-)

• Tama
  • Guitar
    Guitar
    The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
    
    
  • November 29
  • Band history: (ジプシー → -OZ-)

• Nao
  • Bass Guitar
    Bass guitar
    The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
    
    
  • December 23
  • Band history: (ジプシー → -OZ-)

• Zukki
  • drums
    Drum kit
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  • April 3
  • Band history: (ウサギ → -OZ-)

Singles & Maxi Singles

• "Decay" [2005.07.24]
• "And to the End" [2005.09.29]
• "Scene In the misereal" [2006.03.05]
• "Eve’s Apple" [2006.11.22]
• "Adam’s Apple" [2006.12.27]
• "Six" [2007.05.30]
• "Elf" [2007.10.31]
• "Athena" [2008.03.05]
• "Bulk" [2008.07.30]
• "S.I.N" [2008.04.02]
• "Spiral" [2008.09.03]
• "Raze" [2008.12.28]
• "Venom" [2009.03.04]
• "Detox" [2009.04.01]
• "White Pallet" [2009.12.28]
• "Wisteria" [2010.02.24]
• "Viridan" [2010.05.05]
• "Force" [2010.12.28]
• "Souga" [2011.10.05]

DVDs

• "Versus" [2009.09.16]
• "Wisteria" [2010.02.24]
• "Viridan" [2010.05.05]
• "Detox" (Limited Edition B) [2009.04.01]

External links

• Official website
• -OZ- at CLJ Records