The GazettE
PROFILE
Ruki(vocal):
Real name: Matsumoto Takanori Date of birth: 1-02-1982 age: 25 Birthplace: Kanagawa Blood type: B Height: 162cm Piercing: 5 in his right ear Favourite Colour: violet, red, black, silver Hobbies: shopping(window-shopping), television Cigarette: Marlboro Menthol Light Family: Parents, older brother Animals: dog [Chihuahuas], cat Ring size: 17 (middle finger) Favourite brands: PINK DRAGON, THE GAMBLER$, Anticlass, Creamsoda, Rude gallery Favourite drink: aple Kirin Koiwai Perfume: CO2 Favourite type of girl: cute, amazing Type of girl he can’t stand: dumb, worthless Previous bands : Mikoto, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose
Aoi(guitarist):
Real name: Joyama Suguru Date of birth: 20-01-1979 age: 28 (the oldest in the band) Birthplace: Mie Blood type: A Height: 171cm Weight: 55kg Favourite Colour: white, black Hobbies: compose, guitar solo Cigarette: Marlboro Menthol Family: Parent, older brother, older sister Animal: dog, cat Ring size: 19-23 Favourite brands: BVLGARI, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani Favourite drink: SUPER DRY, coffee Piercing: 1in bottom lip, 1 in right ear and 3 in left ear [Previously had a bellybutton piercing] Favourite type of girl: friendly, good cook Type of girl he can’t stand: Someone who is easily angered Previous bands: Mervilles, Artia
Uruha(guitarist):
Real name: Takashima Atsuaki Date of Birth: 9-06-1981 age: 26 Birthplace: Kanagawa Blood type: O Height: 177cm Weight: 62kg Favourite Colour: violet, grey Hobbies: billiard, pachinko, bowling, soccer Cigarette: Marlboro Menthol Light Family: Parents, 2 olderes sister Animal: dog, ours polaire, penguin, canard domestique Ring size: 19 Favorite brand: PPFM ,CHROME HEARTS, Rude gallery, dokomo Parfum: Gucci Rushes, Bvlgari Piercings: 4 right ear, 5 left ear Favourite type of girl: nice, mature Previous bands: Karasu, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose
Reita(bassiste):
Real name: Suzuki Ryo Date of birth: 27-05-1981 age: 26 Birthplace: Kanagawa Blood Type: A Height: 172cm Weight: 55kg Favourite Colour :violet, rouge, white Hobbies: Watching movies Cigarette: Mild Seven Lights Family: mother, grandmother, older sister (surrounded by girls^^) Animal: parrot Ring size: 17 Favourite brand: Deal Design, King Mob Tenderloin, Anticlass Favourite drink: Liveguard Favourite movie: Face Off Favourite Manga: Initial D (Reita likes cars I love you ) Piercings: 1 in left ear, 1 in right ear Favourite type of girl: feminine, mature Type of girl he can’t stand: People who curse a lot Previous bands: Karasu, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose
Kai(drummer):
Real name: Uke Yutaka Date of birth: 28-10-198 1age: 26 Birthplace: Tokushima Blood type: B Height: 172cm Weight: 55kg Colour: black, red, white, blue, silver, gold Hobbies: cooking, soccer, collecting lighters Cigarette: Red Marlboro Box Family: Parents Animal: dog, tiger, alligator/crocodile Ring size: 19 - 21 Favourite brands : Custom culture, Justin Davis and TENDERLOIN Favourite drink : apple juice (he’d rather have that than alcohol) Piercing: 2 in left ear Favourite type of girl: friendly Type of girl he can’t stand: Someone who hides behind others Previous bands: Mareydi咰reia
Consisting of 5 members, The GazettE forms one of the most popular bands in the PSCompany label, where other bands such as Kaggra, and alicine also record. Rock music is definitely what the band’s about, even though they’re not afraid of experimenting with their sound and their songs can range from soft ballads, to punk rock to even songs with elements of hip-hop! The GazettE is a Visual Rock band, often changing styles every album and signle they release, while always keeping their ‘Gazette’ rock style.
BIOGRAPHY
(note: When the bands was first formed, The GazettE was simply known as Gazette, and will be referred to as Gazette up until where the name-change took place)
Gazette was formed in 2002, formed by 5 men who, despite their youth, had a lot of experience on the music scene. 3 of the members had already worked together in previous bands (Ma’die Kusse and Kar+te=zyAnose); Vocalist Ruki, the guitarist Uruha and Bassist Reita. Eventually, two ex-Arita members joined to complete the band; Aoi on guitar, and Yune as drummer. Originally, they were signed with the Matina label, where they released the first single Wakaremichi and the video VHS in april. They try and get more fame by doing several events and by releasing songs on omnibus CDs. It worked, and in October that year, they did their first real solo live show. At the end of the year they participated in the Matina Label event called * FINAL PRELUDE 2002-2003 Matina PRESENTS*, after which the Matina Label quit
At the beginning of 2003, Yune announced his decision to leave Gazette. He was immediately replaced by Kai (ex Mareydi†Creia) and the band signed with the PSCompany label. They went on their first tour with Hanamuke and released their first mini album Cockayne Soup, which was followed by two other mini albums in the 2 following months. They have continued to join tours and events for the rest of the year, such as 2003’ Beauti-Fool’s Fest with bands like Merry and D’espairsRay.
Gazette started 2004 by holding a solo show at Shibuya AX (the concert was later released on DVD) and they started their first official fan group. Close to the end of the year, the band released their second DVD, and gave the fans that which they have wanted to have since 2 years… their first full album, DISORDER. In December, they joined that year’s Beauti-Fool’s Fest, and had a small tour.
In 2005, Gazette spent most their time on tour. They released a few items between their tours, and thir first photshoot “Verwelktes Gedicht” was put on sale in September. They finally took a break until December, when they joined the “PEACE & SMILE CARNIVAL TOUR 2005”, and released their single CASSIS, which would be the last single released under the name ‘Gazette’.
2006 was a very busy year for Gazette. They changed their name from Gazette, written in Japanese, to The GazettE, written in English. They release a new album, called NIL, and immediately go on a massive tour in Japan, doing around 30 shows. The last venue was a sold out Nippon Budokan, one of the largest venues in Japan. They made their first appearance in Germany, Europe in July, which resulted in gaining a lot more international fans. In October, an English version of their site was added, giving American fans the hope that they would one day visit there, too.
They finished 2006 and entered 2007 with even more touring and new singles, before announcing their new summer album STACKED RUBBISH, and another two tours. The first one will start in july, go through the summer and fall, and the second tour will cover the winter.
Source: http://gazette.bb-fr.com/groups-f7/gazette-s-biography-t63.htm
