Kamaitachi (band)
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was an influential Japan
ese visual kei
punk band formed in October 1985 by drummer Ken-chan and bassist Mogwai. After several member changes, vocalist Sceana and guitarist Kazzy joined completing the final lineup. They signed with Free-Will in 1989 and released their debut album, Itachigokko, in September. The album sold out by pre-orders alone, so a second press was released the following year under the title, Super Itachigokko. That year the band signed to Toy's Factory
and in September released their major debut, Hachamecha Kyou. They released their third album, Jekyll to Hyde -Masturbation-, on June 1, 1991. However, at a June 26 concert they announced they would disband after their last concert on September 6, 1991, for unknown reasons. Later that month a single and a compilation album, both titled "I Love You", were released to fulfill their contract.
Japan
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ese 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...
punk band formed in October 1985 by drummer Ken-chan and bassist Mogwai. After several member changes, vocalist Sceana and guitarist Kazzy joined completing the final lineup. They signed with Free-Will in 1989 and released their debut album, Itachigokko, in September. The album sold out by pre-orders alone, so a second press was released the following year under the title, Super Itachigokko. That year the band signed to Toy's Factory
Toy's Factory
is a Japanese record label founded in 1990 as a VAP subsidiary, based in Japan. It has since become an independent company.-Sub-Labels:* bellissima!* Carnage* Deep Blue* Idyllic* Kimi* Meme Tokyo* -Artists:*Aobozu*Armageddon*Bump of Chicken...
and in September released their major debut, Hachamecha Kyou. They released their third album, Jekyll to Hyde -Masturbation-, on June 1, 1991. However, at a June 26 concert they announced they would disband after their last concert on September 6, 1991, for unknown reasons. Later that month a single and a compilation album, both titled "I Love You", were released to fulfill their contract.
Members
- Sceana – vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
1987–1991 (Genkaku AllergyGenkaku AllergyGenkaku Allergy was a Japanese visual kei rock band started by ex-Kamaitachi members Sceana and Kazzy, in 1992. Its sound mixes elements from punk rock, heavy metal, hardcore, and industrial metal. They signed with Victor Entertainment in 1994...
, Octopus Cult, Alien9Ball, The Splatters) - Kazzy – 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...
1989–1991 (ex-Decameron, Genkaku AllergyGenkaku AllergyGenkaku Allergy was a Japanese visual kei rock band started by ex-Kamaitachi members Sceana and Kazzy, in 1992. Its sound mixes elements from punk rock, heavy metal, hardcore, and industrial metal. They signed with Victor Entertainment in 1994...
) - Mogwai – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
1985–1991 (Alucard, Flesh For Flankenstein) - Crazy Danger Nancy Ken-chan – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
1985–1991 (Sister's No Future, Anti FeminismAnti FeminismAnti Feminism is a solo project started by the vocalist Kenzi in 1991. None of the other members are considered official. The rotating supporting members come from various parts of Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Nagoya...
, The Dead Pop StarsThe Dead Pop StarsThe Dead Pop Stars is a Japanese visual kei punk band which was started 1992 by ex-Kamaitachi drummer Kenzi. Current members are Aki on vocals, Hideto and Kentarou on guitar, Ruiji on bass and Kenzi on drums....
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Former members
- Madoka – guitar 1988–1989
- Andy – guitar 1987–1988 (Decameron)
- Shinobu – vocals 1987
- P-Ken – guitar 1986–1987
- Wataru – guitar 1985, vocals 1986
- Kazuo – vocals 1985–1986
Demo tapes
- "Shimensoka" (四面楚歌, October 1985)
- "Hyakkiyagyou" (百鬼夜行, 1986)
- "Chou Kanju" (聴姦濡々, June 1987)
- "Batsu Shugi" (罰主義, May 1988)
- "Jakunikukyoushoku Tape" (弱肉強食TAPE, March 6, 1989)
Singles
- "Hachamecha Hime" (はちゃめちゃ姫, February 5, 1990, theme song for Tsuru Hime ja - tsu! [つる姫じゃ〜っ!] anime)
- "I Love You" (December 21, 1991)
Albums
- Itachigokko (いたちごっこ, September 10, 1989)
- Super Itachigokko (1990)
- Hachamecha Kyou (はちゃめちゃ狂, September 21, 1990)
- Jekyll to Hyde -Masturbation- (June 21, 1991)
- I Love You (September 21, 1991, compilation album)
Videos
- Plus Minus Zero (プラスマイナスゼロ, September 1986)
- Doku Batsu Shikan (独罰視姦, May 1989)
- Kyouran Butou Kamachi Kyouto ni Kaeru (狂乱舞踏 かまち京都にカエル, May 21, 1990)
- No More Heroes (November 21, 1991)