Core the Child was an independent Japan

Japan

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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...

 rock/metal band formed in 2004. They disbanded in 2006.

Biography

Core the Child was formed in June 2004 by Yuuki, Ryou, Shunsuke and Shou. However, shortly after forming, guitarist Ryou decided to leave the band and the band recruited Tomoji as their new guitarist.
After playing live shows for a while, they released their first single

Single (music)

In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...

 in September. In January 2005, Tomoji also decided to leave, which left Core the Child without a guitarist once again. However, this did not end activity; they released their first EP

Extended play

An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...

, Distribe

Distribe

Distribe is an EP by the Japanese rock band CoЯe The Child. It was released on March 21, 2005.-Track listing:-Notes:*The songs "Lust", "Mawari Dama ni Terasareta umi wa Namida ni Karete" and "Kyuumin -Oyasumi-" were covered by Unsraw and can be found on "Lustful Days", Screaming Birthday and Spiral...

, in March.

After the release of their EP, they discovered another guitarist, Yuu. In 2006, they distributed three singles for promotional purposes, but on April 18, they officially disbanded. Some members becoming inactive; others started new careers in the music industry. Vocalist Yuuki and drummer Shou started their new project, Unsraw

Unsraw

, is a Japanese visual kei metal band currently signed to the label Speed Disk. They formed in July 2006.- Biography :After the dissolution of the independent band Core the Child, vocalist Yuuki and drummer Shou started a new project called UnsraW...

, a few months later. Guitarist Yuu and bassist Shunsuke joined the band Jessica, which disbanded as well in 2007. Shunsuke is currently in the band vistlip

Vistlip

Vistlip is a five member Japanese visual kei rock band that formed on July 7, 2007 and is currently signed to Delfi Sound and Marvelous Entertainment....

, where he is now known as "Rui".

Members

– vocals, piano

Piano

The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...

 (2004–2006)

• Yuu (悠) - 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...
  
   (2005–2006)
• Shunsuke (俊介) - bass guitar
  Bass guitar
  The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
  
   (2004–2006)
• Shou (匠) - drums
  Drum kit
  A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
  
   (2004–2006)

Former members

• Ryou (リョウ) - 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...
  
   (2004)
• Tomoji (友治) - 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...
  
   (2004–2005)

Discography

Extended plays

• Distribe
  Distribe
  Distribe is an EP by the Japanese rock band CoЯe The Child. It was released on March 21, 2005.-Track listing:-Notes:*The songs "Lust", "Mawari Dama ni Terasareta umi wa Namida ni Karete" and "Kyuumin -Oyasumi-" were covered by Unsraw and can be found on "Lustful Days", Screaming Birthday and Spiral...
  
  (March 21, 2005)

Singles

• “Ground Zero/Good-Bye
  Ground Zero/Good-Bye
  -Personnel:Yuuki – vocals, pianoTomoji - guitarShunsuke - bass guitarShou - drums...
  
  ” (September 11, 2004)
• “Depression” (March 21, 2005, distributed at lives)
• “Chototsumoushin Vol.1” (『猪突猛進』Vol.1) (January 26, 2006)
• “Chototsumoushin Vol.2
  Chototsumoushin Vol.2
  -Notes:*The third song is a bonus track and is uncredited. It is played solely on piano, and parts of the song "Kyuumin -Oyasumi-" can be heard.-Personnel:Yuuki – vocals, pianoYuu - guitarShunsuke - bass guitarShou - drums...
  
  ” (『猪突猛進』Vol.2) (February 23, 2006)
• “Chototsumoushin Vol.3” (『猪突猛進』Vol.3) (March 29, 2006)

Compilations

• Resident of Delusion (July 27, 2005)
  • (with the track “Flow-er-”)