Kannivalism
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Kannivalism is a Japan
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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...

 rock band, that formed in 2001,Cure magazine, Volume 30, March, released Jan 1 206, pg 38 signed to Free-Will, and distributed by Avex Trax
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. The band disbanded in 2001 when Baroque was formed, and reformed in 2006 after Baroque's disbandment, joined by bass player Yuchi.

Original lineup

Kannivalism, in their original lineup, performed their first concert on February 2, 2001 and performed their last concert June 20, 2001 at a One-man (a concert with no opening act); they disbanded after releasing a few demos, and one single, Kannivalism Ittekimasu.

Second lineup

Kannivalism reformed in 2006. In April 2006, they released their first mini-album, Soukou Humority, which caught mainstream attention and the fans of baroque. Soon after in September 2006, the band released their first major-label single, Ritori, followed by their second Single Hoshi no Yoru in January 2007. Later in February 2007, Kannivalism finally debuted their first full-length album, Nu-Age, which included many popular songs from the previous releases of 2006-07. Again in mid-2007 they released two more singles: Small World, which included a rerecorded version of Cry Baby as well as the track the single was named for; and Monochrome, which included alternative covers and content.

Third lineup

After a hiatus for Ryo's hospitalization for depression in 2008, the band went into an indefinite hiatus. In August 2009, Kannivalism's official website announced that they would resume activities. A new drummer, Mitsuya, would be joining the band's lineup as well.

The band's period of new activity brings new singles and a full album. Their first new song after reforming, "Life is," became available on mu-mo on September 9, 2009. A new single is to be released in November, along with a new album in 2010. A live concert to commemorate their return is set for December 26, 2009 at Zepp
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 Tokyo.

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 will also be publishing an autobiographical work by vocalist Ryo, describing his experience with depression.

Members

  • Ryo (怜) - Vocals (ex-Baroque)
  • Kei (圭) - Guitar (ex-Baroque)
  • Yuchi (裕地) - Bass (ex-Anti Feminism
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    , K@mikaze)


Previous Members:
  • Mitsuya (光也) - Drums (ex-Black Jack)
  • Kiri (桐) Koishikawa - Drums (ex-Porori, Unzu, heidi.
    Heidi.
    Heidi. is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in February 2006.- History :Heidi.'s first one-man show, titled "「Birth・Day」", was on June 3, 2006. Their first single, "Yuuyake to Kodomo/Maria", was also sold at that show...

    ) (2001)

Albums and EPs

Title Release date Ranking (Oricon
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(April 26, 2006) --
Nu age. (February 21, 2007) #13
Helios (March 17, 2010) --

Singles

Title Release date Ranking (Oricon
Oricon
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"Kannivalism Ittekimasu." (Kannivalism逝ってキマス) (July 29, 2001) --
"Ritori" (リトリ) (September 27, 2006) #7
"Hoshi no Yoru" (ホシの夜) (January 17, 2007) #10
"Small World" (May 9, 2007) #9
"Monochrome"
(Opening Theme for Suteki Tantei Labyrinth aired on TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo
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(November 14, 2007) #12
"life is" (November 18, 2009) #22
"『split recollection』" (August 11, 2010) #33
"rememorārī" (November 24, 2010)


Compilations
  • Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album
    Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album
    The Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album -Re:birth- is a Luna Sea tribute album released on December 19, 2007. It collects cover versions of Luna Sea songs performed by various artists. The release of the CD coincided with Luna Sea's one-night reunion concert on December 24.-Track listing:...

    (December 19, 2007)

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