The Gazette biography

THE GAZETTE BIOGRAPHY

Ruki(vocal):

Real name: Matsumoto Takanori
Date of birth: 1-02-1982
age: 25
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Blood type: B
Height: 162cm
Piercing: 5 in his right ear
Favourite Colour: violet, red, black, silver
Hobbies: shopping(window-shopping), television
Cigarette: Marlboro Menthol Light
Family: Parents, older brother
Animals: dog [Chihuahuas], cat
Ring size: 17 (middle finger)

Favourite brands: PINK DRAGON, THE GAMBLER$, Anticlass, Creamsoda, Rude gallery
Favourite drink: aple Kirin Koiwai
Perfume: CO2
Favourite type of girl: cute, amazing
Type of girl he can’t stand: dumb, worthless
Previous bands : Mikoto, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose



Aoi(guitarist):



Real name: Joyama Suguru
Date of birth: 20-01-1979
age: 28 (the oldest in the band)
Birthplace: Mie
Blood type: A
Height: 171cm
Weight: 55kg
Favourite Colour: white, black
Hobbies: compose, guitar solo
Cigarette: Marlboro Menthol
Family: Parent, older brother, older sister
Animal: dog, cat
Ring size: 19-23
Favourite brands: BVLGARI, Vivienne Westwood, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani
Favourite drink: SUPER DRY, coffee
Piercing: 1in bottom lip, 1 in right ear and 3 in left ear [Previously had a bellybutton piercing]
Favourite type of girl: friendly, good cook
Type of girl he can’t stand: Someone who is easily angered
Previous bands: Mervilles, Artia


Uruha(guitarist):



Real name: Takashima Atsuaki
Date of Birth: 9-06-1981
age: 26
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Blood type: O
Height: 177cm
Weight: 62kg
Favourite Colour: violet, grey
Hobbies: billiard, pachinko, bowling, soccer
Cigarette: Marlboro Menthol Light
Family: Parents, 2 olderes sister
Animal: dog, ours polaire, penguin, canard domestique
Ring size: 19
Favorite brand: PPFM ,CHROME HEARTS, Rude gallery, dokomo
Parfum: Gucci Rushes, Bvlgari
Piercings: 4 right ear, 5 left ear
Favourite type of girl: nice, mature
Previous bands: Karasu, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose


Reita(bassiste):


Real name: Suzuki Ryo
Date of birth: 27-05-1981
age: 26
Birthplace: Kanagawa
Blood Type: A
Height: 172cm
Weight: 55kg
Favourite Colour :violet, rouge, white
Hobbies: Watching movies
Cigarette: Mild Seven Lights
Family: mother, grandmother, older sister (surrounded by girls^^)
Animal: parrot
Ring size: 17
Favourite brand: Deal Design, King Mob Tenderloin, Anticlass
Favourite drink: Liveguard
Favourite movie: Face Off
Favourite Manga: Initial D (Reita likes cars I love you )
Piercings: 1 in left ear, 1 in right ear
Favourite type of girl: feminine, mature
Type of girl he can’t stand: People who curse a lot
Previous bands: Karasu, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose


Kai(drummer):

Real name: Uke Yutaka
Date of birth: 28-10-198
1age: 26Birthplace: TokushimaBlood type: BHeight: 172cmWeight: 55kg
Colour: black, red, white, blue, silver, goldHobbies: cooking, soccer, collecting lightersCigarette: Red Marlboro Box
Family: ParentsAnimal: dog, tiger, alligator/crocodileRing size: 19 - 21 Favourite brands : Custom culture, Justin Davis and TENDERLOIN Favourite drink : apple juice (he’d rather have that than alcohol) Piercing: 2 in left ear Favourite type of girl: friendlyType of girl he can’t stand: Someone who hides behind othersPrevious bands: Mareydi咰reia

Consisting of 5 members, The GazettE forms one of the most popular
bands in the PSCompany label, where other bands such as Kaggra, and alicine also record. Rock music is definitely what the band’s about, even though they’re not afraid of experimenting with their sound and their songs can range from soft ballads, to punk rock to even songs with elements of hip-hop! The GazettE is a Visual Rock band, often changing styles every album and signle they release, while always keeping their ‘Gazette’ rock style.

BIOGRAPHY

(note: When the bands was first formed, The GazettE was simply known as Gazette, and will be referred to as Gazette up until where the name-change took place)

Gazette was formed in 2002, formed by 5 men who, despite their youth, had a lot of experience on the music scene.
3 of the members had already worked together in previous bands (Ma’die Kusse and Kar+te=zyAnose); Vocalist Ruki, the guitarist Uruha and Bassist Reita. Eventually, two ex-Arita members joined to complete the band; Aoi on guitar, and Yune as drummer. Originally, they were signed with the Matina label, where they released the first single Wakaremichi and the
video VHS in april. They try and get more fame by doing several events and by releasing songs on omnibus CDs. It worked, and in October that year, they did their first real solo live show. At the end of the year they participated in the Matina Label event called * FINAL PRELUDE 2002-2003 Matina PRESENTS*, after which the Matina Label quit

At the beginning of 2003, Yune announced his decision to leave Gazette. He was immediately replaced by Kai (ex Mareydi†Creia) and the band signed with the PSCompany label. They went on their first tour with Hanamuke and released their first mini album Cockayne Soup, which was followed by two other mini albums in the 2 following months. They have continued to join tours and events for the rest of the year, such as 2003’ Beauti-Fool’s Fest with bands like Merry and D’espairsRay.

Gazette started 2004 by holding a solo show at Shibuya AX (the concert was later released on DVD) and they started their first official fan group. Close to the end of the year, the band released their second DVD, and gave the fans that which they have wanted to have since 2 years… their
first full album, DISORDER. In December, they joined that year’s Beauti-Fool’s Fest, and had a small tour.

In 2005, Gazette spent most their time on tour. They released a few items between their tours, and thir first photshoot “Verwelktes Gedicht” was put on sale in September. They finally took a break until December, when they joined the “PEACE & SMILE CARNIVAL TOUR 2005”, and released their single CASSIS, which would be the last single released under the name ‘Gazette’.

2006 was a very busy year for Gazette. They changed their name from Gazette, written in Japanese, to The GazettE, written in English. They release a new album, called NIL, and immediately go on a massive tour in Japan, doing around 30 shows. The last venue was a sold out Nippon Budokan, one of the largest venues in Japan. They made their first appearance in Germany, Europe in July, which resulted in gaining a lot more international fans. In October, an English version of their site was added, giving American fans the hope that they would one day visit there, too.

They finished 2006 and entered 2007 with even more touring and new singles, before announcing their new summer album STACKED RUBBISH, and another two tours. The first one will start in july, go through the summer and fall, and the second tour will cover the winter.