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DEXCORE bassist kai and drummer reizi depart band

Sizergyia and Dorian
Dec 26, 2022
Lineup change, Releases
DEXCORE abruptly announced that bassist Kai and drummer Reizi will both leave the band after their performance at the fiveStars presents 'CONFESSION OF PHILOSOPHY-40min×4MAN-' event on December 27. Thereafter, ...

SUGAR IN THE CLOSET’s vocalist Kai. leaves due to differences in goals

Sizergyia and Dorian
Oct 29, 2022
Lineup change
The band SUGAR IN THE CLOSET has announced that vocalist "Kai." has left the band due to differences in goals. It has only been around six months since the formation of the band in May, and they're already losi...

Crystal Lake vocalist Ryo departs after 10 years of activity

NBT
Oct 1, 2022
Lineup change
It wasn't too long ago when Crystal Lake solidified its new five-man lineup, but unfortunately, on September 28, Crystal Lake's vocalist Ryo announced that he would be leaving the band after having been a part ...
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Guitarist MISAKI on hiatus as BRIDEAR prepares for Japan tour

G Andrew White
Jun 20, 2022
Lineup change, Releases, Tour and event
BRIDEAR announces support guitarist EITA joins the band due to a leave of absence for MISAKI. According to the news from their official website, the guitarist's doctor recommends she take time off to rest....

UNiTE. dismisses vocalist Yui due to “significant issue”

Sizergyia, Dorian and afaenia
Apr 21, 2022
Lineup change
"UNiTE." has dismissed their vocalist Yui as of the official announcement on April 8. The announcement states that there was a "significant issue regarding vocalist Yui that remained unsolved", hence why they c...

nurié’s bassist Takanashi Yahiro passes away in tragic accident

Erica and afaenia
Dec 15, 2021
Lineup change
On December 6, visual kei band nurié was en route to Tokyo for their sold-out headlining live concert, "Guide Book". Unfortunately, their vehicle was rear-ended in a traffic jam, injuring all members. Bassist T...

LOVEBITES on hiatus with departure of bassist Miho

G Andrew White
Aug 17, 2021
Disband/Hiatus/Revive, Lineup change
Unfortunate news from LOVEBITES as the band will go into hiatus following the exit of bassist Miho.In the statement made on the band's official website, Miho mentioned how it was a really hard decision to m...

Guitarist Kaz leaves Vorchaos after 10 years of activities, final show to be livestreamed

afaenia
May 26, 2021
Lineup change, Online Concert
Vorchaos has announced that guitarist Kaz will depart on June 5, 2021, and the band will continue activities as a four-person band.Due to disagreements regarding the direction of the band, Kaz and the other...

DEXCORE announces departure of bassist -to-ru-

Sizergyia and Dorian
Dec 28, 2020
Lineup change
DEXCORE has announced that bassist -to-ru- will depart from the band today on December 28, after their "CLOSE TO HAPPINESS 2020 limited.40min×4MAN" performance.The announcement published on DEXCORE's websit...

Matenrou Opera’s guitarist JaY departs with final livestream concert

Midnight and Dorian
Dec 12, 2020
Lineup change, Online Concert
It has been announced that guitarist JaY will withdraw from Matenrou Opera on December 14. On the same date one last live titled MATENROU OPERA CHRONICLE 2016-2020 will be held, commemorating his four years in ...

MUCC’s SATOchi departs and retires as drummer

NBT
Dec 2, 2020
Lineup change
MUCC has announced on its official website that drummer SATOchi will be leaving the band in spring 2021 and retires as a professional drummer. They made sure to clarify that the band's activity will continue de...
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BRATS guitarist Hinako announces sudden departure

G Andrew White and afaenia
Jul 31, 2020
Lineup change
On July 27, 2020, BRATS announced the departure of lead guitarist Hinako. According to the news posted on their official website, she was having unspecified creative issues. Yet with the band and staff trying t...

GALNERYUS’ drummer FUMIYA departs, band welcomes new member

Midnight
Jun 11, 2020
Lineup change
GALNERYUS has made a big announcement involving a change to its lineup. On June 2, FUMIYA, who has sat behind the drums for the power metal unit since 2016, has announced his withdrawal from the band. He didn't...

RANDS loses guitarist Takuya and bassist Makoto

NoMusicNoReason
Apr 25, 2020
Lineup change
Bad news coming from RANDS as two members announce their withdrawal from the band, leaving vocalist Karma as the sole member.The main reason behind this tough decision is due to guitarist Takuya's worsening...
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