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State Craft (stylized as ST8) is a Japanese metalcore band. The band formed in March 1995 and released their demo Unity and Fight in October of the same year. The band remained active through the 1990s until their dissolution in 2001, making a name for themselves in Tokyo's heavy music scene with their energetic live shows.

State Craft released their first full-length album, To Celebrate the Forlorn Seasons, in 2000 through Belgian label Good Life Recordings. The band gained increasing popularity through their live shows until their dissolution following the murder of bassist MIYA on May 26th, 2001.

Former members of State Craft are currently active in Loyal to the Grave.

Discography
Studio Albums


 * To Celebrate the Forlorn Seasons (2000)

EPs


 * Never Forget... (1996)


 * Until the Darkness is Gone (1997)


 * Embracing Serene Memories In This Nocturnal Snowlight Garden of Eden (1998)

Split Albums


 * State Craft / Standing Point (1997)


 * When Angels Shed Their Wings, Vol. 1 (with Aftershock) (1999)

Demos


 * Unity and Fight (1995)


 * When Angels Shed Their Wings (1999)