A Japanese band that blended gothic rock with electronic and industrial elements before disbanding in 2011.
For a quick sense of their range, try 'Sixty Nine' for the gothic rock side and 'Squall' from 'Mirror' for the later industrial leanings.
Their 2004 album 'Coll:set' cracked the Oricon top 10, which gave them a solid foothold in the visual kei scene. Songs like 'Sixty Nine' and 'Trickster' show how they mixed gothic rock with electronic touches, and later records like 'Mirror' added industrial and symphonic metal layers. They weren't just a flash in the pan, they built a sound that felt both theatrical and heavy.
They formed in 2001 with Hizumi on vocals, Karyu on guitar, Zero on bass, and Tsukasa on drums. After 'Coll:set' in 2004, their 2007 album 'Mirror' marked a shift toward industrial and symphonic metal, with tracks like 'Squall' becoming fan favorites. A hiatus followed Hizumi's 2009 arrest for marijuana possession, and they released their final album 'Antique' in 2011 before disbanding.
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