Minoru Kojima
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Minoru Kojima was the original guitarist for Japanese experimental punk band The Mad Capsule Markets
. He is also known as Scene or Shin Murohime, which is apparently a conglomeration of characters from the names of different Boøwy
members. He started The Mad Capsule Markets (which at the time was called Berrie) in 1985, with vocalist Hiroshi Kyono
, in an attempt to create "loud, punk music" after becoming "bored" with music played on television and radio. After the release of Mad's debut Humanity
, Minoru left the band and was replaced by "support guitarist" Ai Ishigaki
. In 1991 Minoru started Die in Cries
and in 1994 became a member of The Bloody Imitation Society. Over the years Minoru worked with more bands and even went solo for a short time before returning to Mad to play on "Good Day" from their album 010 and playing on their "Cistm Konfliqt" tour.
Minoru also involves himself in co-arranging music for other artists including Tetsuya and Chieko Kawabe
. He has also played guitar on Aikawa Nanase's album 7 Seven and her mini album R.U.O.K.?! alongside former hide with Spread Beaver members - I.N.A., K.A.Z
, Chirolyn, D.I.E, "Crazy" Cool Joe from Dead End
and Pata from X Japan
. He is also a member of Bug, with his former Die in Cries band mate and D'erlanger
front man, Kyo. Minoru currently performs with the band Spin.
The Mad Capsule Markets
The Mad Capsule Markets were a Japanese band that formed in 1990 and were active until 2006...
. He is also known as Scene or Shin Murohime, which is apparently a conglomeration of characters from the names of different Boøwy
Boøwy
Boøwy was a Japanese rock group consisting of Kyosuke Himuro , Tomoyasu Hotei , Tsunematsu Matsui and Makoto Takahashi . They were a rock band that reached legendary status in Japan during the 1980s...
members. He started The Mad Capsule Markets (which at the time was called Berrie) in 1985, with vocalist Hiroshi Kyono
Hiroshi Kyono
Hiroshi Kyono is the vocalist for The Mad Capsule Markets.- Early years :Kyono claims that in his earlier years he was an MTV junky, in high school he started listening to Japanese punk like Gauze, The Stalin, Inu, and Aburadako. Then he ventured out into overseas punk like Crass and Pop Group...
, in an attempt to create "loud, punk music" after becoming "bored" with music played on television and radio. After the release of Mad's debut Humanity
Humanity (The Mad Capsule Markets album)
Humanity is the debut album from Japanese punk group The Mad Capsule Markets. They later re-released the album in 1996, and This was the only full album that guitarist Minoru Kojima played on...
, Minoru left the band and was replaced by "support guitarist" Ai Ishigaki
Ai Ishigaki
Ishigaki Ai was the support guitarist for The Mad Capsule Markets from 1990 to 1996. He got the job as support guitarist after being a roadie for MCM in the Berrie days...
. In 1991 Minoru started Die in Cries
Die in Cries
Die in Cries was a prominent visual kei rock band of the 90's, whose members have all played in other prominent Japanese bands.-History:...
and in 1994 became a member of The Bloody Imitation Society. Over the years Minoru worked with more bands and even went solo for a short time before returning to Mad to play on "Good Day" from their album 010 and playing on their "Cistm Konfliqt" tour.
Minoru also involves himself in co-arranging music for other artists including Tetsuya and Chieko Kawabe
Chieko Kawabe
is a female Japanese pop singer, model, radio host and actress. She was born on February 24, 1987 in Tokyo. She is a graduate of Toshima, Tokyo. As of her marriage to producer Masato Ochi on August 8, 2008, her legal name is .- Career :...
. He has also played guitar on Aikawa Nanase's album 7 Seven and her mini album R.U.O.K.?! alongside former hide with Spread Beaver members - I.N.A., K.A.Z
K.A.Z
, better known by his stage name K.A.Z, is a Japanese musician and songwriter. He is known for his work with Oblivion Dust, hide with Spread Beaver and Vamps.- Career :...
, Chirolyn, D.I.E, "Crazy" Cool Joe from Dead End
Dead End (band)
is an influential Japanese metal/rock band formed in Tokyo in 1984. They were one of few Japanese metal bands who had international exposure in the United States during the eighties...
and Pata from 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...
. He is also a member of Bug, with his former Die in Cries band mate and D'erlanger
D'erlanger
D'erlanger is a Japanese rock band considered to be important to the formation of visual kei...
front man, Kyo. Minoru currently performs with the band Spin.