Dezert

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Dezert
OriginJapan
Genres
Years active2011–present
LabelsMad Face, Maverick
Members
  • Chiaki
  • Miyako
  • Sacchan
  • Sora
Past members
  • Kira
  • Tetsuro
Websitehttps://www.dezert.jp/

Dezert (stylized as DEZERT) is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2011. Their current line-up features Chiaki on vocals, Sacchan on bass, Miyako on guitar and Sora on drums and they have released 7 studio albums to date.

Real Sound indicated that Arlequin and Dezert have the potential to be "the double giants" of the new generation of visual kei, as it was with X Japan and Luna Sea in the first generation.[1]

Career[edit]

Early years (2011–2014)[edit]

Initially named And Emily and later Acid Cherry King, they were a session band formed in 2010 by vocalist Chiaki, bassist SaZ, drummer Tetsuro and guitarist Kira. The group changed their name to DEZERT in 2011 and released their debut single "Boku no Himitsu to Reizouko" the following year. Originally, Dezert's musicality was influenced by heavy and aggressive elements such as metalcore, nu-metal and hardcore punk.[2][3] On March 3, 2012, former support drummer Sora officially joined the band.

In 2013, Dezert participated in one of hide's tribute albums, hide TRIBUTE III -Visual SPIRITS-, covering the track D.O.D. (DRINK OR DIE).[4]

Miyako's entrance and World Visual Festival (2015–2017)[edit]

On December 27, 2015, guitarist Kira left the band after a concert.[5] Miyako was a support guitarist and a few months later he officially joined the band. The album Saiko no Shokutaku would be released on December 16, but has been postponed to January 20, 2016.[6]

On November 23, 2016, they released their second compilation album Kanzen Ongen Shu - Zantei Teki Occult Shukanshi (2) with rare songs, played or distributed only at live shows.[7] Dezert participated in Cure magazine's World Visual Festival on April 30 together with other visual kei bands, including groups from outside Japan.[8]

In 2017, the band covered tracks for tribute albums to MUCC and D'erlanger.[9][10] SaZ decided to change his stage name to Sacchan during the "1" tour.[11]

Maverick signature (2018–present)[edit]

"Now, I don't have the old-fashioned image of a rock band anymore. A rock band is something talented people like, and I expected alcohol, cigarettes, women and so on, but I'm completely different. [...] When I'm in a band, I can't move on unless I find something I don't like. I think it's an album that really makes me think about it."

Chiaki

At the fall of 2018, Dezert signed with MAVERICK (Danger Crue subdivision). After the label change, they changed their visual and musical style, moving from aggressive music and vocals to softer melodies.[3] They released Today on November 8, 2018, with two singles previously distributed in concerts: "おはよう (Ohayō))" (Good morning) and "おやすみ (Oyasumi))" (Good night).[12]

On November 27, 2019, black hole was released. The album presents the inferiority complex suffered by Chiaki, who writes all lyrics. He explained about the change in style, the album and his feelings in an interview: "Now, I don't have the old-fashioned image of a rock band anymore. A rock band is something talented people like, and I expected alcohol, cigarettes, women and so on, but I'm completely different. [...] When I'm in a band, I can't move on unless I find something I don't like. I think it's an album that really makes me think about it."

Dezert embarked on tour with MUCC in 2019, and the two bands released the collaborative single "Mushishi/Gachagachamukumuku (蟲／ガチャガチャムクムク) under the stage name DEZERMUCC. The single was limited to purchase during the tour performances.[13]

On November 16, 2020 Dezert released the single "Your Song".[14] In May 2021 they announced their eighth studio album, Rainbow, to be released on July 21.[15] On November 1, 2022, Dezert will take part in a two-man live held by Deadman at Shinjuku Blaze.[16]

Influences[edit]

Sora states that his biggest influences are X Japan as well as hide, and also participated in a cover band of Dir En Grey. Sacchan says he didn't have many influences, but his favorite band is Kaientai.[17]

Members[edit]

  • Chiaki (千秋) - vocals, guitar (2010 - present)
  • Miyako - guitar (2015 - present)
  • Sacchan (SaZ) - bass, backing vocals (2010 - present)
  • Sora - drums (2012 - present)

Former members[edit]

  • Tetsuro - drums (2011-2012)
  • Kira (キラ) - guitar (2011-2015)

Discography[edit]

Studio albums
  • Okusei Nōmiso Zetsurin Sūpu ~Sei Kurīmu Shitate~ (特製・脳味噌絶倫スープ～生クリーム仕立て～) (August 7, 2013), Oricon Albums Chart peak position: 170[18]
  • Seishinkai (kyoshokushō) no snuff film-shū (精神科医(拒食症)のスナッフフィルム集) (January 8, 2014), Oricon: 80[18]
  • Title nashi (タイトルなし) (November 12, 2014), Oricon: 43[18]
  • Saiko no Shokutaku (最高の食卓) (January 20, 2016), Oricon: 31[18]
  • TODAY (August 8, 2018) Oricon: 28[18]
  • black hole (November 27, 2019), Oricon: 43[18]
  • Rainbow (July 21, 2021), Oricon: 35[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "DEZERTとアルルカンはヴィジュアル系の"二大巨頭"に？ 2年半ぶりの『ダブルラリアット』を見て". Real Sound (in Japanese). April 5, 2019. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  2. ^ Buchanan, John D. "Dezert | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  3. ^ a b Jez (2019-05-29). "Conheça DEZERT | Suco Apresenta". Suco de Mangá (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  4. ^ Sophia. "hide tribute album "hide TRIBUTE III -Visual SPIRITS-" release announced". Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  5. ^ NoMusicNoReason (2015-07-28). "DEZERT's Guitarist Kira Will Depart". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  6. ^ NoMusicNoReason (2015-12-01). "DEZERT Postpones Upcoming Album Release While Revealing Tracklist". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  7. ^ NoMusicNoReason (2016-11-25). "DEZERT shows a playful cat in their "Hentai" music video, from upcoming album "Kanzen Ongen Shu - Zantei Teki Occult Shukanshi (2)"". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  8. ^ edoh+ (2016-01-30). "Cure magazine invites foreign bands to World Visual Festival". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  9. ^ "HYDE、ACID ANDROIDがD'ERLANGERと共演". BARKS (in Japanese). 4 August 2017. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  10. ^ Sizergyia (2017-11-09). "MUCC bring on an array of artists for 20th anniversary with album "TRIBUTE OF MUCC -en-"". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  11. ^ "DEZERT 初のホール単独公演の抱負を語る前に話しておきたいコト | SPICE - エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス". SPICE（スパイス）｜エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  12. ^ NoMusicNoReason (2018-07-15). "DEZERT gets up to date with third studio album "TODAY"". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  13. ^ Department, Gekirock Editorial. "MUCC、来年1月開催のDEZERTとのツーマン・ツアー会場限定でコラボCD『蟲／ガチャガチャムクムク』リリース！レコーディング風景使用したティーザー映像も！". Gekirock (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  14. ^ "DEZERT、「Your Song」MVにシンプルで強いメッセージ性". BARKS (in Japanese). 19 November 2020. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  15. ^ NoMusicNoReason (2021-05-15). "DEZERT's album "Rainbow" paints darker shades with "Misery Rainbow" music video". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  16. ^ "deadman、ツーマンシリーズ＜co starring of the dead＞にRAZOR、アルルカン、DEZERT". barks.jp (in Japanese). 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
  17. ^ "【V系】「戦略はありません」注目ヴィジュアル系バンド「DEZERT」インタビュー". Excite (in Japanese). 2014-06-09. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g "DEZERTの作品". Oricon (in Japanese).
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