Kannivalism
Encyclopedia
Kannivalism is a Japan
ese visual kei
rock band, that formed in 2001,Cure magazine, Volume 30, March, released Jan 1 206, pg 38 signed to Free-Will, and distributed by Avex Trax
. The band disbanded in 2001 when Baroque was formed, and reformed in 2006 after Baroque's disbandment, joined by bass player Yuchi.
The band's period of new activity brings new singles and a full album. Their first new song after reforming, "Life is," became available on mu-mo on September 9, 2009. A new single is to be released in November, along with a new album in 2010. A live concert to commemorate their return is set for December 26, 2009 at Zepp
Tokyo.
Random House
will also be publishing an autobiographical work by vocalist Ryo, describing his experience with depression.
Previous Members:
Compilations
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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 band, that formed in 2001,Cure magazine, Volume 30, March, released Jan 1 206, pg 38 signed to Free-Will, and distributed by Avex Trax
Avex Trax
, listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange as 7860 and abbreviated as AGHD, is the holding company for a group of entertainment-related subsidiaries based in Japan...
. The band disbanded in 2001 when Baroque was formed, and reformed in 2006 after Baroque's disbandment, joined by bass player Yuchi.
Original lineup
Kannivalism, in their original lineup, performed their first concert on February 2, 2001 and performed their last concert June 20, 2001 at a One-man (a concert with no opening act); they disbanded after releasing a few demos, and one single, Kannivalism Ittekimasu.Second lineup
Kannivalism reformed in 2006. In April 2006, they released their first mini-album, Soukou Humority, which caught mainstream attention and the fans of baroque. Soon after in September 2006, the band released their first major-label single, Ritori, followed by their second Single Hoshi no Yoru in January 2007. Later in February 2007, Kannivalism finally debuted their first full-length album, Nu-Age, which included many popular songs from the previous releases of 2006-07. Again in mid-2007 they released two more singles: Small World, which included a rerecorded version of Cry Baby as well as the track the single was named for; and Monochrome, which included alternative covers and content.Third lineup
After a hiatus for Ryo's hospitalization for depression in 2008, the band went into an indefinite hiatus. In August 2009, Kannivalism's official website announced that they would resume activities. A new drummer, Mitsuya, would be joining the band's lineup as well.The band's period of new activity brings new singles and a full album. Their first new song after reforming, "Life is," became available on mu-mo on September 9, 2009. A new single is to be released in November, along with a new album in 2010. A live concert to commemorate their return is set for December 26, 2009 at Zepp
Zepp
The Zepp music halls are a group of Japanese music halls covering every area of the country. The Zepp halls play host to many international tours and are a popular stop among Japanese musicians. Each venue takes the Zepp name, along with the city in which it is located...
Tokyo.
Random House
Random House
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will also be publishing an autobiographical work by vocalist Ryo, describing his experience with depression.
Members
- Ryo (怜) - Vocals (ex-Baroque)
- Kei (圭) - Guitar (ex-Baroque)
- Yuchi (裕地) - Bass (ex-Anti FeminismAnti FeminismAnti Feminism is a solo project started by the vocalist Kenzi in 1991. None of the other members are considered official. The rotating supporting members come from various parts of Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka, and Nagoya...
, K@mikaze)
Previous Members:
- Mitsuya (光也) - Drums (ex-Black Jack)
- Kiri (桐) Koishikawa - Drums (ex-Porori, Unzu, heidi.Heidi.Heidi. is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in February 2006.- History :Heidi.'s first one-man show, titled "「Birth・Day」", was on June 3, 2006. Their first single, "Yuuyake to Kodomo/Maria", was also sold at that show...
) (2001)
Albums and EPs
| Title | Release date | Ranking (Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... ) |
|---|---|---|
| (April 26, 2006) | -- | |
| Nu age. | (February 21, 2007) | #13 |
| Helios | (March 17, 2010) | -- |
Singles
| Title | Release date | Ranking (Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... ) |
|---|---|---|
| "Kannivalism Ittekimasu." (Kannivalism逝ってキマス) | (July 29, 2001) | -- |
| "Ritori" (リトリ) | (September 27, 2006) | #7 |
| "Hoshi no Yoru" (ホシの夜) | (January 17, 2007) | #10 |
| "Small World" | (May 9, 2007) | #9 |
| "Monochrome" (Opening Theme for Suteki Tantei Labyrinth aired on TV Tokyo TV Tokyo is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime... ) |
(November 14, 2007) | #12 |
| "life is" | (November 18, 2009) | #22 |
| "『split recollection』" | (August 11, 2010) | #33 |
| "rememorārī" | (November 24, 2010) | |
Compilations
- Luna Sea Memorial Cover AlbumLuna Sea Memorial Cover AlbumThe Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album -Re:birth- is a Luna Sea tribute album released on December 19, 2007. It collects cover versions of Luna Sea songs performed by various artists. The release of the CD coincided with Luna Sea's one-night reunion concert on December 24.-Track listing:...
(December 19, 2007)