About Gazette
Gazette or the GazettE (ガゼット, Gazetto), is an indie Japanese rock band of the visual kei variety. The band was formed in early 2002 and is currently signed to PS Company, a notable production company that has also served the likes of 雅-miyavi-, alice nine., and Kagrra,. To many non-fans, they're compared to Dir en grey, but in actuality the bands have very few similarities. This comparison held true for some of the band's older songs such as 'Maximum Impulse' in which they mix dark and heavy verses with joyful and upbeat choruses like on a lot of Dir en grey's songs. However during an interview in the magazine FOOL's MATE, most members have cited Luna Sea to be their favorite and most respected band.
Biography
the GazettE was founded on March 10th 2002 by Uruha, Reita (both formerly of Karasu, Ma'die Kussë, L'ie:Chris, and Kar+te=zyAnose), Ruki (formerly of Mikoto, Ma'die Kussë, L'ie:Chris, and Kar+te=zyAnose), Aoi (former Mervilles and Artia guitarist), and ex-drummer Yune (formerly of La'DeathtopiA, Mervilles, Artia, and Vall'na racill), and current drummer, Kai. In April 2002 they released their first single "Wakaremichi", and two videotapes, released again two months later in a second press. During August and September they released two singles and a VHS. At this time Matina was their record label. They gave their first one-man in the October 2002. In early 2003, Yune decided to leave the band. Kai, the ex-drummer of Mareydi†Creia replaced him. In March 2003 they joined the PS Company label.
In May they released their first mini-album, Cockayne Soup, as well as starting their first tour, together with Hanamuke. Apart from their tour collaboration, the band also made two songs with Hanamuke. They managed the second tour together with Vidoll. The music magazine Cure published an edition with Vidoll and Gazette together on the cover picture.
In early December they played a Two-Man-Show beside deadman. December 28 they performed on the Beauti-fool's Fest '03. The event, organized by the music magazine Fool's Mate, included Kra, lab., Gullet, Pink Halleluja, Gazette, deadman, Miyavi, DéspairsRay, Daigo Stardust, Merry and MUCC in their line-up. On January 16, 2004 they produced their first One-Man-Show, recorded and afterwards released as the "Tokyo saihan ~JUDGMENT DAY~ 2004.1.16 SHIBUYA-AX LIVE DVD". The day of the DVD release (28.04.2004) created a foundation for the official Gazette fanclub. March 30, 2004 they released the MADARA mini-album, reaching to #2 on the Oricon Indie Charts. On August 25 they released the "Heisei Banka" concert DVD, previously recorded on the April 23.
In May they released their first PV-DVD "MADARA", which contained the 6 PVs including the "Making ofs....." of the "MADARA" mini-album. During September and October they set another tour together with fellow PS Company bands Kra and bis (bis later left PS Company in 2005 and joined FREE-WILL).
On October 13, 2004 they released their first full-length album "Disorder" , listed in the top 5 of the Oricon Daily Charts.
In early August of 2005, Gazette released the "Gama" mini-album. The maxi-single "Cassis" was released later in the year.
Their second full album, "Nil", released on February 8, 2006, included a special first-press edition and a regular-press edition. Gazette's latest standing tour, 「Nameless Liberty. Six Guns…」, started in February of 2006.
Gazette performed their first 2 live concerts out of Asia between July 28-30, 2006. Performing to around 800 people, the concerts were arranged in conjunction with German Anime & Manga Convention, AnimagiC, and took place at the Beethovenhalle in Bonn, Germany.
Gazette's Decomposition Beauty Tour runs from November 28th to December 24th, 2006. The tour begins in Sapporo, Japan and ends in Osaka, Japan. They have also released two new singles, REGRET, Filth in The Beauty. A new single will be released on 7.2.2007 by the name Hyena.
Member Profiles
Ruki (ルキ) – Vocalist
* Real name: Matsumoto Takanori (松本 たかのり）
* Birthday: February 1st 1982
* Bloodtype: B
* Height: 162cm (5'3")
* Birthplace: Kanagawa
* Fav. colours: gold, red, black, purple, silver[citation needed]
* Fav. animals: dogs (Chihuahua), cats[citation needed]
* Fav. season: Winter, because he says he can make lots of songs during winter.
* Fav. drink: Kirin Koiwai Apple
* Fav. Type: cute, wonderful
* Disliked type: dingy and stupid
* Perfume: Bvlgari
* Piercings: 5 on the right ear
* Family: Parents and older brother[citation needed]
* Smokes: pianissimo
* Facts: Likes shopping and renting movies. Dislikes peppers and strawberries.
* He tends to sing in English and curse quite frequently
Uruha (麗) – Guitarist
* Real name: Takashima Kouyou
* Birthday: June 9th, 1981
* Bloodtype: O
* Height: 177cm (5'9")
* Birthplace: Kanagawa
* Fav. colours: purple, black, grey/silver
* Fav. animals: dogs, penguins, ducks, polar bears[citation needed]
* Fav. season: Spring
* Perfume: Gucci Rush and Bvlgari
* Facts: Collects rings and perfume. Enjoys bowling and soccer. Likes to drink Smirnoff. Is the uncle of two nephews. Thinks he looks smart in glasses. Dislikes eating olives.
* Equipment: ESP Japan's signature models
* Guitar playing: Uruha is the guitar player of Gazette. He recently played acoustic in their latest album NIL. Uruha's guitar playing can be heard through the right speaker. Also Uruha plays most guitar solos in gazette.
Aoi (葵) – Guitarist
* Real Name: Shiroyama Yuu
* Birthday: January 20th, 1979
* Bloodtype: A
* Height: 171cm (5'7")
* Birthplace: Mie
* Fav. colours: white, black[citation needed]
* Fav. animals: dogs, cats, etc[citation needed]
* Fav. season: Winter
* Perfume: Bvlgari, Davidoff, Sculpture, Samourai
* Facts: Likes Asahi super dry and coffee and collects sunglasses, cologne and accessories. Enjoys surfing and kendo. He wears clothes fans send to him.
* Equipements: ESP Japan's signature models, K-Yairi.
* Guitar playing: Aoi is the guitar player of Gazette. His playing can be heard through the left speaker. Aoi plays solos and he plays the most acoustic in Gazette.
* Wanted to be a pro motorcycle driver during his childhood.
Reita (れいた) – Bassist
* Real Name: Suzuki Akira
* Birthday: May 27th 1981
* Bloodtype: A
* Height: 171cm (5'7")
* Birthplace: Kanagawa
* Fav. colours: red, white, purple[citation needed]
* Fav. movie: FACE OFF
* Fav. season: Spring
* Perfume: seldom uses any (recently Bvlgari)
* Facts: Likes to drink "Lifeguard", read Initial D comics and collect anything that has to do with Sex Pistol. Dislikes vegetables, very sweet stuff with the exception of pudding and cake). Frequently flips people off from time to time.
Kai (戒) – Drummer
* Real Name: Tanabe Yutaka
* Birthday: October 28th 1981
* Bloodtype: B
* Height: 172cm (5'7")
* Birthplace: Prefers New Jersey (but he actually comes from Tokushima)
* Fav. colours: black, red, white, green, silver, gold
* Fav. animals: dogs, tiger, crocodiles
* Fav. season: Winter, because he likes Christmas.
* Perfume: Jaaguer, Sculpture, Blue for Men
* Facts: Disikes eggplants. Enjoys soccer and cooking. Likes to drink apple juice. Makes all of the band member's lunches. Likes to collect Zippos.
