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Jupiter
OriginJapan
Genres
Years active2013–present
LabelsUniversal Music
MembersHizaki
Teru
Zin
Past membersYuki
Masashi
WebsiteOfficial website

Jupiter is a Japanese visual kei power metal band, formed in 2013 by four of the five members of Versailles.

History

Less than a year after Versailles ended activities, guitarists Hizaki and Teru, drummer Yuki and bassist Masashi, announced they had formed a new band named Jupiter on April 1, 2013. Having recruited vocalist Zin, they also revealed plans for their debut single in the summer.[1][2] According to Hizaki, the name is based on astrology and can mean protection, good luck or beautiful spirit.[3] They performed at the "Stylish Wave Generation Vol.4" event at Akasaka Blitz on May 26, alongside Penicillin, Diaura and other visual kei bands.[4]

The single, "Blessing of the Future", was released on July 24 and reached number 38 on the Oricon music chart.[5] Before the single was even released, their premiere album Classical Element was announced for August 28, 2013.[6] It peaked at number 31 on the chart. The band had their first one-man concert at Akasaka Blitz on September 26, before embarking on their first tour in October.[7] In December, they took part in three of the "Stylish Wave Circuit '13 Winter Shogun" concerts.[8]

Jupiter had their first overseas performances in February 2014; Warsaw, Poland on the fifth, Cologne, Germany on the seventh and Paris, France on the eighth.[9][10] Their second single, "Last Moment", was released on March 12, 2014 and reached number 37.[11] The History of Genesis, the band's second album, was released on January 7, 2015 and reached number 32. The eight date Temple of Venus tour followed in April.[12] On November 19, 2015, it was announced that Yuki and Masashi would be leaving Jupiter. They performed their last concert with the group on April 29, 2016 at Shinjuku ReNY.[13]

Members

Former members
  • Yuki – drums (2013–2016)
  • Masashi – bass (2013–2016)

Discography

Studio albums
  • Classical Element (August 28, 2013) Oricon Albums Chart Peak Position: No. 31[14]
  • The History of Genesis (January 7, 2015) No. 32[14]
Singles
  • "Blessing of the Future" (July 24, 2013) Oricon Singles Chart Peak Position: No. 38[14]
  • "Last Moment" (March 12, 2014) No. 37[14]
  • "Topaz" (August 26, 2015) No. 59[14]
Limited singles
  • "Arcadia" (September 13, 2014)
  • "Kōri no Naka no Shōjo" (氷の中の少女, October 26, 2014)
Home videos
  • Prevenient Grace (December 27, 2015)
  • Ange Gardien (March 14, 2016)

References

  1. ^ "New Band from Versailles Members". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  2. ^ "Versailles members create new band, 'Jupiter'". tokyohive.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  3. ^ "Interview with Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  4. ^ "Jupiter will be part of "stylish wave GENERATION Vol.4" Event!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  5. ^ "Jupiter announce first single!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  6. ^ "Jupiter to release first album!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  7. ^ "Jupiter opens overseas ticket presale". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  8. ^ "Stylish wave has a winter event tour and countdown event decided!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  9. ^ "JUPITER Europe-Tour Announcement!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  10. ^ "Additional date for Jupiter Europe Tour 2014 has been announced!". syncmusic.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  11. ^ "Jupiter to release new single". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  12. ^ "New Album from Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
  13. ^ "Two Members to Leave Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
  14. ^ a b c d e "JUPITERの作品". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2014-12-27.
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