Exist Trace
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Alternative metal, gothic metal, melodic death metal[citation needed] |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Sequence, Monster's Inc., Tokuma Japan Communications |
| Website | exist-trace.com |
| Members | |
| Jyou Naoto Mally Miko Omi |
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Exist Trace (often stylized as exist†trace) are a Japanese rock band of the visual kei style, and consisting entirely of female members. They're from Tokyo, Japan, and initially formed in June 2003.[1]
To date, the band has released five singles, four EPs, and a compilation album[2] Exist Trace has also appeared on ten omnibus albums as well as two live DVDs featuring several bands on the Shizuoka-based Sequence Records label. Exist Trace released a new EP on October 21, 2009, entitled Ambivalent Symphony.[3]
Exist Trace made their U.S. debut at Sakura-Con 2011 in Seattle, Washington. On June 15, 2011 they released their major label debut on Tokuma Japan Communications, the EP True.
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[edit] Musical style
Exist Trace's music can be described as melodic death metal, with vocalist Jyou's growls and shouts throughout many songs, which contributes to their dark undertone. Their guitar sound often features heavy distortion and technically virtuosic riffs and solos. Their sound is heavily focused on their bass and drumming, which helps define their musical style. The lyrics are mainly based on gothic themes, and their music style has resemblance to gothic metal.
[edit] Members
- Vocals: Jyou (ジョウ)
- Lead guitar: Omi (乙魅)
- Rhythm guitar: Miko (ミコ)
- Bass: Naoto (猶人)
- Drums: Mally (マリ)
[edit] Releases
[edit] Album
- Recreation Eve (November 19, 2008)
- Twin Gate (November 3, 2010)
[edit] EPs
- Annunciation -The Heretic Elegy- (December 13, 2006)
- Demented Show (September 9, 2007)
- Vanguard -Of the Muses- (April 22, 2009)
- Ambivalent Symphony (October 21, 2009)
- TRUE (June 15, 2011)
- THE LAST DAYBREAK (October 19, 2011)
[edit] Singles
- Ambivalence (August 28, 2005)
- Riot (July 17, 2006)
- Funeral Bouquet (January 10, 2007)
- Liquid (July 18, 2007)
- Knife (June 2, 2010)
[edit] Demo tapes
- Hai no Yuki (灰ノ雪, February 22, 2004)
- Kokumu (黒霧, July 1, 2004)
[edit] Omnibus
- Drive Up!! vol. 1 (April 15, 2005) Corrosion
- Summit 03 (November 29, 2006) Mabushii Hodo no Kurayami no Naka de (眩しい程の暗闇の中で)
- Deviant's Struggle (June 20, 2007) liquid
- Fool's Mate Select Omnibus Seduction#1 (December 16, 2007) Sacrifice Baby
- Summit 04 (January 30, 2008) Venom
- Summit 05 (December 10, 2008) Judea
- Shock Edge 2009 (October 14, 2009) Liquid
- Neo Voltage (May 26, 2010) Unforgive You
- Iron Angel (January 15, 2011) Liquid
- Final Summit 2000~2010 (February 16, 2011) Mabushii Hodo no Kurayami no Naka de (眩しい程の暗闇の中で)
- Mariannes (July 20, 2011)
[edit] DVD
- Silent Hill 2061125 Pavilion which deer barks (January 31, 2007) SACRIFICE BABY
- 0704272930 (September 18, 2007) Lilin/JUDEA
- Visual-kei DVD Magazine vol.4 V-Rock Special (March 31, 2010)
[edit] References
- ^ exist†trace on JaME Retrieved on Sep 21, 2007 (English)
- ^ exist†trace's official site Retrieved on March 14, 2009 (Japanese)
[edit] External links
- Official website (Japanese)
