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Japan

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

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...

 metal band. The band was formed in 2007 by Sono and Yuu who were previously the vocalist and drummer of Jeniva. Their first maxi-single was on the Office A to Z label. "Alkaloid Showcase" was released on May 4, the same day as their first concert, it sold out before the concert began.

In late 2007, guitarist Mika and female keyboardist Karen left the band, they were replaced by guitarist Anzi (ex-Masterpiece) and male keyboardist Ayame (ex-Ry:dia) respectively.

In 2008, after joining the label Sherow Artist Society, the single "Ruri Iro de Egaku Niji" reached number 11 on the Oricon Indies Chart; the EP Gilia reached number 7 and was also released in Europe. Matenrou Opera toured through Europe with Versailles

Versailles (Japanese band)

Versailles is a Japanese visual kei metal band formed in 2007. Their key characteristics are their rococo-esque costumes, dueling guitars and heavy but melodic arrangements....

 from the end of March to the beginning of April 2008.

In late 2009, Matenrou Opera shared a national tour of Japan with Deluhi

Deluhi

Deluhi was a Japanese visual kei metal band, formed in 2008 when guitarist Leda recruited Juri as vocalist. Leda was previously bassist for the band Galneryus, going by the name Yu-To....

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Matenrou Opera covered X Japan

X Japan

is a Japanese heavy metal band founded in 1982 by Yoshiki and Toshi. Originally named X , the group achieved their breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood...

's song "Kurenai

Kurenai (song)

is the major label debut single released by X Japan on September 1, 1989. Originally featured on the band's debut album Vanishing Vision, this version is more similar to the re-recording for the album Blue Blood, but is still slightly different...

" for the compilation Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-. The album was released on January 26, 2011 and features current 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...

 bands covering songs from bands that were important to the '90s visual kei movement.

Members

• Sono – vocals
  Singing
  Singing 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...
  
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• Anzi – 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...
  
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• Ayame – keyboards, keytar
  Keytar
  A keytar is a relatively lightweight keyboard that is supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders, similar to the way a guitar is supported by a strap. Keytars allow players a greater range of movement compared to conventional keyboards, which are placed on stands...
  
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• Yo – bass
  Bass guitar
  The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
  
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• Yuu – drums
  Drum kit
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Albums & EPs

• Gilia (May 14, 2008)
• Anomie (June 24, 2009)
• Abyss (December 22, 2010)

Singles

• "Alkaloid Showcase" (May 4, 2007)
• "Sara" (live-distributed only, October 30, 2007)
• "Ruri iro de egaku niji" (瑠璃色で描く虹, March 5, 2008)
• "Spectacular" (September 24, 2008)
• "Last Scene" (December 17, 2008)
• "Acedia" (March 25, 2009)
• "Eternal Symphony" (live-distributed only, July 23, 2009)
• "Murder Scope" (December 16, 2009)
• "R" (live-distributed only, February 24, 2010)
• "「Genesis/R」" (May 17, 2010)
• "Helios" (July 6, 2011)
• "Otoshiana no Soko wa Konna Sekai" (October 19, 2011)

Live

• "Dawn of Anomie in Akasaka Blitz" (Nov 26, 2009)
• "Emergence from Cocoon -Tour Final Live Film- "Birth of Genesis" (Sep 01, 2010)
• "Emergence from Cocoon -Tour Document Film-" (Sep 01, 2010)
• "-1214- at Shibuya AX (Mar 03, 2011)