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the GazettE (ガゼット) is a Japanese band of the rock genre. 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 Miyavi, Alice Nine, Kra and Kagrra. During an interview in the magazine FOOL's MATE, most members have cited Luna Sea along with X Japan to be their favorite and most respected bands.
Ruki (ルキ) – Vocalist
Uruha (麗) – Guitarist
Aoi (葵) – Guitarist
Reita (れいた) – Bassist
Kai (戒) – Drummer
Biography
The Gazette was founded on March 10, 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).
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, D'espairsRay, 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 2005, Gazette released the "Gama" mini-album. The maxi-single "Cassis" was released later in the year, followed almost immediately by a change in name from simply Gazette to The Gazette (vocalist Ruki stating it was purely for aethstetic reasons).
Their second full album, "NIL", released on February 8, 2006, included a special first-press edition and a regular-press edition. The Gazette's latest standing tour, ?Nameless Liberty. Six Guns…?, started in February 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.
The Gazette's Decomposition Beauty Tour ran from November 28 to December 24, of 2006. The tour began in Sapporo, Japan and ended in Osaka, Japan. They have also released two new singles, from October to November, "REGRET", and "Filth in The Beauty". A new single "HYENA" was just released on February 7 of this year.
The GazettE's new full-length CD was released July 4th this year, [STACKED RUBBISH] came in two major editions, the regular edition and the DVD accompanyment edition. Their latest tour PULSE WRIGGLING TO BLACK 1.5, started July 15th, just after their new album was released and will end September 9th, with their European tour in October.
Name: RUKI
Part: Vocals
Real name: Matsumoto Takanori
Birthday: 1-02-1982
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Blood Type: B
Footsize: 25.5cm
Height: 162cm
Piercings: 5 on the right ear
Colors: purple, red, black, silver
Hobbies: shopping, rental
Brand: Pink Dragon
Cigarette: Marlboro Menthol Light [stopped smoking, started again and stopped again]
Family: Parents, older brother
Animals: dog [chihuahuas], cat
Ring size: 17 (middle finger)
Favorite brand: PINK DRAGON, THE GAMBLER$, Anticlass, Creamsoda, Rude gallery
Favorite drink: Kirin Koiwai Apple, Apple Juice
Least Favorite Food: Green Pepper, Kidney beans
Perfume: CO2, BVLGARI
Piercings: 5 right ear
Favorite type: cute, wonderful, a person who knows herself, a splendid woman
Disliked type: stupid, dingy, dirty
Previous Bands: Mikoto, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose
Wish To Girls: Not to lose yourself
Strong Point: Pureness
Weak Point: Pureness
Message: Begin from the worst
Charm Point: Temple
Name: AOI
Part: Guitar- Classical and Electric
Real name: Shiroyama Yuu
Birthday: 20-01-1979
Birthplace: Mie
Blood Type: A
Foot Size: 26.5
Height: 171cm
Weight: 55kg
Colors: white, black
Hobbies: Composing, guitar solos
Brand: Peacemaker, Frontier Doll
Cigarette: Marlboro Menthal
Family: Parents, older brother, older sister
Animals: dog, cat
Ring size: 19-23
Favorite brand: BVLGARI, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani
Favorite drink: SUPER DRY, coffee
Piercings: 2 Oral, 1 Right Ear and 3 Left Ear, 1 Naval
Favorite type: kind, good at cooking
Disliked type: a person who gets angry easilly
Previous Bands: Mervilles, Artia
Wish To Girls: Healing
Message: Love and Peace!
Charm Point: Whole Body
Name: REITA
Part: Bass
Real name: Suzuki Akira
Birthday: 27-05-1981
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Blood Type: A
Foot Size: 26cm
Height: 172cm
Weight: 55kg
Colors: purple, red, white
Hobbies: watching movies
Brand: Cropped head, Lock
Cigarette: Mild Seven Lights
Family: Mother, grandmother, older sister
Animals: parrot
Ring size: 17
Favorite brand: Deal Design, King Mob Tenderloin, Anticlass
Favorite drink: Liveguard
Favorite movie: Face Off
Favorite manga: Initial D
Piercings: 1 left ear, 1 right ear
Favorite type: feminine, mature
Disliked type: A girl who swears a lot
Previous Bands: Karasu, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose
Wish To Girls: Follow Me
Strong Point: Myself
Weak Point: Myself
Message: Come on baby
Charm Point: Hip
Name: URUHA
Part: Guitar
Real name: Takashima Kouyou
Birthday: 9-06-1981
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Blood Type: O
Foot Size: 27.5
Height: 177cm
Weight: 62kg
Colors: purple, grey
Hobbies: billiard, pachinko, bowling, soccer
Brand: PPFM, Dokomo
Cigarette: Marlboro Menthol Light
Family: Parents, two older sisters
Animals: dog, polar bear, penguin, domestic duck, Shiba Inu
Ring size: 19
Favorite brand: PPFM ,CHROME HEARTS, Rude gallery
Perfume: Gucci Rushes, Bvlgari
Piercings: 4 right ear, 5 left ear
Favorite type: gentle, mature
Previous Bands: Karasu, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose
Wish To Girls: Don't Forget Your Smile.
Strong Point: Doing everything in his own time.
Weak Point: Doing everything in his own time.
Message: Never give up on your dream! Be Strong enough not to be controlled by others.
Charm Point: Hands
Name: Kai
Part: Drums
Real name: Uke Yutaka
Birthday: 28-10-1981
Birthplace: Tokushima
Blood Type: B
Foot Size: 25- 27
Height: 172cm
Weight: 55kg
Colors: black, red, white, blue, silver, gold
Hobbies: cooking, soccer, collecting Zippos
Brand: Custom Culture
Cigarette: Red Marlboro Box, none are his favorite
Family: Parents
Animals: dog, tiger, alligator/crocodile
Ring size: 19 - 21
Favorite brand : Custom culture, Justin Davis and TENDERLOIN
Favorite drink : apple juice
Piercings: 2 left ear
Favorite type: friendly
Disliked type: a person who is hiding behind other people
Previous Bands: Mareydi†Creia
Wish To Girls: I want them to open their mind in front of me
Strong Point: Good at being picked on by others, or?
Weak Point: Easily forgets things behind
Message: Our hearts all always together with you!
Charm Point: Getting interested in anything
