Jupiter (band)
| Jupiter | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | Official website |
| Members |
Hizaki Teru Zin |
| Past members |
Yuki Masashi |
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
- Current
- Hizaki – guitar
- Teru – guitar
- Zin – vocals
- 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
- ↑ "New Band from Versailles Members". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Versailles members create new band, 'Jupiter'". tokyohive.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Interview with Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter will be part of "stylish wave GENERATION Vol.4" Event!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter announce first single!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter to release first album!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter opens overseas ticket presale". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Stylish wave has a winter event tour and countdown event decided!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "JUPITER Europe-Tour Announcement!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Additional date for Jupiter Europe Tour 2014 has been announced!". syncmusic.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Jupiter to release new single". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "New Album from Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
- ↑ "Two Members to Leave Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2015-11-20.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "JUPITERの作品". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2014-12-27.