Crystal Lake (band)
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Crystal Lake is a Japanese metalcore
band from Tokyo, formed in 2002.
, Japan. The demo "Freewill" was released in February in time for the show in Korea which they were invited to by Gmc Records. A second demo "One Word Changes Everything" came out in July, and a self released 4 track EP, also entitled "Freewill" was released in September, 1000copies were made and sold. September 2003 also saw Crystal Lake play 5 shows with Day Of Contempt.
On March to June, 2004 they toured with Loyal To The Grave and Extinguish The Fire. This tour later saw the release of a 3way split CD and DVD.
In 2005 the band released a split CD with Risen and Unboy. They toured in Malaysia.
On February, 2007, they performed at "Metal Presentation" with I Killed The Prom Queen
, on Merch "Hatebreed
Japan Tour" and "Rockstar
Taste of Chaos
2007 in Japan" on November.
, and they performed at "Rockstar
Taste of Chaos
2008 in Japan" on November.
On January, 2009, they toured Japan with Parkway Drive and Shai Hulud
.
, melodic death metal
, death metal
, and metalcore
.
Former members
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band from Tokyo, formed in 2002.
Early history (2002-2005)
Crystal Lake was formed in 2002 in TokyoTokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Japan. The demo "Freewill" was released in February in time for the show in Korea which they were invited to by Gmc Records. A second demo "One Word Changes Everything" came out in July, and a self released 4 track EP, also entitled "Freewill" was released in September, 1000copies were made and sold. September 2003 also saw Crystal Lake play 5 shows with Day Of Contempt.
On March to June, 2004 they toured with Loyal To The Grave and Extinguish The Fire. This tour later saw the release of a 3way split CD and DVD.
In 2005 the band released a split CD with Risen and Unboy. They toured in Malaysia.
Dimension (2006-2008)
On February, 2006, they performed at "Independence D". On July, 2006, the 1st full length album "Dimension" was released. its released by Imperium Recordings. Since the release of the album, they toured in Japan "Dimension Tour".On February, 2007, they performed at "Metal Presentation" with I Killed The Prom Queen
I Killed the Prom Queen
I Killed the Prom Queen is an Australian metalcore band which formed in 2000 with mainstays JJ Peters on drums and Jona Weinhofen on guitar. The band featured prominently on the Australian live music scene and toured the USA, Japan and parts of Europe several times...
, on Merch "Hatebreed
Hatebreed
- History :Hatebreed was formed in 1994 in Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven. They began by recording a three song demo and selling it to locals. Those three songs would eventually be released on a split seven inch with New York's Neglect in 1995...
Japan Tour" and "Rockstar
Rockstar (drink)
Rockstar is an energy drink created in 2001. With 14% of the US market in 2008, Rockstar is a leading energy drink brand. Rockstar is based in Las Vegas...
Taste of Chaos
Taste of Chaos
Taste of Chaos is a hardcore tour that was started in the winter of 2005 by Kevin Lyman, the creator of the successful Warped Tour along with friend and business partner, John Reese. The Taste Of Chaos tour caters for fans of the post-hardcore, screamo, and metal genres, while offering the same...
2007 in Japan" on November.
2008-2009
On May, 2008, they released split cd with CleaveCleave
Cleave may refer to:*Cleave , a controlled break in optical fiber*RAF Cleave, airbase in Cornwall, England, 1939-1945-People with surname Cleave:*Chris Cleave , British journalist*Egbert Cleave , American author...
, and they performed at "Rockstar
Rockstar (drink)
Rockstar is an energy drink created in 2001. With 14% of the US market in 2008, Rockstar is a leading energy drink brand. Rockstar is based in Las Vegas...
Taste of Chaos
Taste of Chaos
Taste of Chaos is a hardcore tour that was started in the winter of 2005 by Kevin Lyman, the creator of the successful Warped Tour along with friend and business partner, John Reese. The Taste Of Chaos tour caters for fans of the post-hardcore, screamo, and metal genres, while offering the same...
2008 in Japan" on November.
On January, 2009, they toured Japan with Parkway Drive and Shai Hulud
Shai Hulud (band)
Shai Hulud is an American hardcore punk band with progressive metal influences, originally formed in Pompano Beach, Florida, the band later moved up to Poughkeepsie, New York....
.
2010-present
On May 27, 2010, Crystal Lake released free download demo "Endeavor" on their MySpace page. Crystal Lake has announced through MySpace, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube new music video "Twisted Fate" from their upcoming album "Into The Great Beyond". Jun 11, 2011, Kentaro leaves the band.Styles and Influences
Crystal Lake uses qualities of different extreme music styles such as hardcoreHardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
, melodic death metal
Melodic death metal
Melodic death metal is a heavy metal music style that combines elements from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with elements of death metal. The style was developed during the early and mid-1990s, primarily in England and Scandinavia...
, death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
, and metalcore
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
.
Band members
Current members- Yudai Miyamoto – guitarGuitarThe 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...
(2002–present) - Shinya Hori – guitar (2002–present)
- Yusuke Ishihara – drums (2002–present)
- Yasuyuki Kotaka – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2007–present)
Former members
- Kentaro Nishimura – vocals (2002–present)
- Seiji Nagasawa - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2002–2007)
Other releases
- Blood of Judas 3way split (2004)
- Crystal Lake/Risen/Unboy 3way split (2005)
- Crystal Lake/Cleave split (2008)