ZEPPET STORE
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Zeppet Store was a Japanese rock band, discovered by X Japan
guitarist hide
and signed to his label LEMONed
in 1996. Formed in 1989 as a three piece by vocalist and guitarist Seizi Kimura, guitarist Makoto Gomi and bassist Yuichi Nakamura, soon after drummer Eiki Yanagita joined. Makoto Gomi left in 1996, Kenji Akabane didn't join until 1998. They disbanded on August 14, 2005.
On June 2, 2007, the band's original line-up (with Gomi) reunited for a one-night only performance at the 15th anniversary event of the Under Flower Record label. In 2011, Zeppet Store reunited to record a new single with the proceeds going to aid the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The song, called "Smile", was completed on July 16 and released on iTunes on August 13. While a physical CD single of the song, coupled with the b-side "If You Want Me", was released on September 3.
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...
guitarist hide
Hide (musician)
, better known by his stage name hide , was a popular Japanese musician. He was primarily known for his work as lead guitarist of the heavy metal band X Japan from 1987 to 1997...
and signed to his label LEMONed
Lemoned Plant
Lemoned Plant is an independent record label founded in 1989 by Hideto "hide" Matsumoto, primarily known for his work as guitarist of the group X Japan.-History:...
in 1996. Formed in 1989 as a three piece by vocalist and guitarist Seizi Kimura, guitarist Makoto Gomi and bassist Yuichi Nakamura, soon after drummer Eiki Yanagita joined. Makoto Gomi left in 1996, Kenji Akabane didn't join until 1998. They disbanded on August 14, 2005.
On June 2, 2007, the band's original line-up (with Gomi) reunited for a one-night only performance at the 15th anniversary event of the Under Flower Record label. In 2011, Zeppet Store reunited to record a new single with the proceeds going to aid the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The song, called "Smile", was completed on July 16 and released on iTunes on August 13. While a physical CD single of the song, coupled with the b-side "If You Want Me", was released on September 3.
Singles
- "Koe" (September 4, 1996)
- "To Be Free" (November 21, 1996)
- "Superstition" (February 21, 1997)
- "Don't Ask Me Why" (November 5, 1997)
- "Loop" (June 24, 1998)
- "Rose" (November 21, 1998)
- "Motto Motto" (May 19, 1999)
- "Toku Made" (July 28, 1999)
- "Emotion" (April 12, 2000)
- "Distance" (April 26, 2000)
- "Presence" (July 26, 2000)
- "Tightrope" (June 27, 2001)
- "Seek Out" (October 6, 2001)
- "Shine" (August 13, 2011, Digital download)
- "Shine" (September 3, 2011)
Albums
- Swing, Slide, Sandpit (June 21, 1994)
- 716 (May 7, 1996)
- Cue (April 23, 1997)
- Bridge (February 24, 1999)
- Clutch (October 8, 1999)
- Gooseflesh (September 6, 2000)
- Dino (November 7, 2001)
- Singles and Rare 1994-2001 (March 27, 2002, Compilation album)
- Slick (June 11, 2003)
- Black Berry Bed (September 22, 2004)
- 7 (October 26, 2005, Live album)
DVD
- hide presents MIX LEMONed JELLY (VHS: 1997, DVD: July 20, 2003)
- Zeppet Store performs "Flake", Seizi later performs "Angel Will Come" with D.I.E. from hide with Spread Beaver, recorded on August 26, 1997)
- Slice -Official Bootleg- (December 10, 2003)
- 4
Compilations
- LEMONed (May 22, 1996)
- Tribute SpiritsTribute SpiritsTribute Spirits is a hide tribute album released on May 1, 1999. It collects cover versions by various artists, among them most members of hide's former band X Japan....
(May 1, 1999, cover of hideHide (musician), better known by his stage name hide , was a popular Japanese musician. He was primarily known for his work as lead guitarist of the heavy metal band X Japan from 1987 to 1997...
's "Flame") - Cafe Le PSYENCE -hide LEMONed Compilation- (May 16, 2002)