BORN Archives

The legendary Visual Kei Oyaji, Seiichi Hoshiko

Jan 22, 2018

Simply dressed in thermal sweats or sometimes a plain t-shirt on warmer days, you'd be forgiven if you overlooked this casually dressed gentleman named Seiichi Hoshiko (星子誠一). Throwing his classic two thumbs up...

Sadness galore, the shocking disbandings of 2016

Zansouki

Dec 20, 2016

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Entertainment

The end of the year is nigh, and with such a terrible year in general, what with cherished celebrity deaths, Trump being elected president, and terrorism around the world, there is another thing to add to that ...

RAZOR, a new band featuring members from BORN, SADIE, and My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND seek to impress!

Zansouki

Oct 16, 2016

New Band, Releases

In an industry where disbanding are a daily occurence, it is always a welcome sight whenever a new band emerges. More-so when it features members of disbanded, yet still loved, bands! In this case vocalist Ryou...

ex-BORN guitarist K announces solo debut

Zansouki

May 26, 2016

New Band, Releases, Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYISgcoaiIIf you've been contemplating how to continue your life since BORN announced their disbandment, then perhaps this is your answer. Guitarist K, who played for BORN, ha...

BORN to release last best of album “Independence BLACK”

NoMusicNoReason

Mar 6, 2016

New Look, Releases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk-_GWzGKXYBORN recently surprised us on January announcing their disbandment after bringing music to the visual kei scene for more than eight years. However, before saying goo...

BORN to Disband Due to Low Motivation

Zansouki

Jan 23, 2016

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Releases

BORN surprised everyone today with their sudden announcement to disband. While everyone in the band managed to reach a consensus with the disbandment, it seems the reason behind this decision was vocalist Ryoga...

BORN Announces New Single “SUICIDAL MARKET~Doze of Hope~”

NoMusicNoReason

Jan 14, 2016

Releases, Tour and event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8BvC2dVFgEBORN recently announced the release of a new single titled SUICIDAL MARKET~Doze of Hope~ on February 10!SUICIDAL MARKET~Doze of Hope~ will be available in four e...

BORN & Lycaon 2-Man Live: One Night of Rampage

NoMusicNoReason

Aug 11, 2015

Tour and event

This time in Japan, BORN and Lycaon have decided to team up once again to finish what began back in 2014 when both bands headed out to Europe for a 2-man tour titled The Rampage. (more…)...

BORN: “Alternative Tarantula” Details Revealed & New Look

NoMusicNoReason

Jun 23, 2015

New Look, Releases

BORN has just revealed the new look for their upcoming mini-album "オルタナティヴ・タランチュ (Alternative Tarantula)" and the remaining information about the new release have been made available. It will be released on Ju...