The Gazette Members Profile

RUKI ルキ (Vocalist)

Real name: Matsumoto Takanori (松本　たかのり）
Date of birth: 01-02-1982
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
Liked Type: A self-aware person, a wonderful person
Disliked Type: An impure girl, a stupid person
Strong Point: Genuine side
Weak Point: Genuine side
Charming Point: Temple
Likes: Shopping, shopping and shopping
Message: "Let's start from the bottom"
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 葵 (Guitarist)

Real name: Siroyama Yuu (シロヤマ ユウ)
Date of birth: 20-01-1979
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
Facts:
- Likes Asahi super dry and coffee and collects sunglasses, cologne and accessories.
- Enjoys surfing and kendo.
- Wanted to be a pro motorcycle driver during his childhood.


URUHA 麗 (Guitarist)

Real name: Takashima Kouyou
Date of Birth: 09-06-1981
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
Liked Type: Gentle, grown-up person
Disliked Type: Someone with a bad personality
Strong Point: Pace
Weak Point: Pace
Likes: Drinking champagne, cutting movies
Message: "Whatever happens, don't give up on your dream! Be strong that no one can control you!"
Previous bands: Karasu, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose


REITA れいた (Bassist)

Real Name: Suzuki Akira (鈴木　亮)
Birthday: 27-05-1981
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Blood Type: A
Height: 172cm (5'7")
Weight: 55kg
Colors: purple, red, white, black
Hobbies: watching movies
Favorite Dorama: Tokyo Love Story
Favorite Manga: Initial D
Favorite movie: Face Off
Favorite Food: Spaghetti, Kit-Kat
Favorite Drinks: Lifeguard
Disliked food: Vegetables, sweet stuff
Brand: Cropped head, Lock, DEAL DESIGN, KING MOB TENDERLOIN, ANTICLASS
Collection: Sex Pistols merchandise, DVD, accessories
Cigarette: Mild Seven Lights
Musical Influence: LUNA SEA
Respected Person: Hatakeyama Takanori (Japanese boxer)
First Copied Song: LUNA SEA - PRECIOUS...
Charming Point: Butt
Family: Mother, grandmother, older sister
Liked Type: Feminine and mature person
Disliked Type: A vulgar person
Animals: Parakeet
Previous Bands: Karasu, Ma'die Kusse, Kar+te=zyAnose

KAI 戒 (Drummer)

Real name: Uke Yutaka
Birthday: 28-10-1981
Birthplace: Tokushima
Blood Type: B
Height: 172cm
Weight: 55kg
Colors: black, red, white, blue, silver, gold
Hobbies: cooking, soccer, collecting Zippos
Brand: Custom Culture
Cigarette: Red Marlboro Box
Family: Parents
Animals: dog, tiger, alligator/crocodile
Ring size: 19 - 21
Favorite brand : Custom culture, Justin Davis and TENDERLOIN
Favorite drink : apple juice
Piercings: 2 left ear
Favorite type: friendly
Disliked type: a person who is hiding behind other people
Previous Bands: Mareydi+Creia

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The Gazette

      The Gazette (ガゼット), stylized as the GazettE, is a Japanese visual kei band formed in early 2002. The band is currently signed to Sony Music Japan's VVV Records. In addition to being one of the most popular and influential bands in the visual kei scene within Japan, the GazettE has gained a large international following. The band has managed to break the mainstream music barrier of Japan and continues to be one of the leading bands on the Japanese Rock stage.

Music Style
      The Gazette's musical style varies greatly, but it is generally considered to be a form of rock music while delving into the genres of heavy metal found in songs like "Ogre." They have dabbled in alternative metal with the likes of "Taion", "The Invisible Wall" and "Hesitating Means Death" and they have also dabbled in nu metal with the likes of "Burial Applicant", "The True Murderous Intent" and "Agony". Other songs like "Silly God Disco" and "Swallowtail on the Death Valley" feature a funk metal sound with the use of jazzy chords and upbeat choruses. Other works such as "Leech" and "Hyena" feature a hard rock sound, "Red" and "Ito" feature a progressive rock sound, "Cockroach" and "Anti-pop" feature a punk rock sound, "Shiikureta Haru, Kawarenu Haru" and "Shiawase na Hibi" feature a glam rock sound and "Zakurogata no Yūutsu" and "Best Friends" feature a pop rock sound. "Filth in the Beauty" features female R&B vocals and bass, Spanish guitar with techno beat, crunchy metal riffs, harmonized choruses and a headbanging riff right in the middle - all within the same song. The songs "Maggots", "Discharge", "Headache Man" and "Maximum Impulse" dwell into heavier forms of music, in particular, metalcore and crossover thrash. The band also uses experimental metal sounds in songs like "666", "The Social Riot Machines" and "Mad Marble Hell Vision". There is also a sound reminiscent of the rap and hip-hop music scene present in their song "Defective Tragedy". The Gazette also uses a wide range of synthesized sounds during their songs to achieve interesting effects as well as create new listening dynamics and atmospheres. The Gazette is also known for utilizing various tunings to achieve a wide variety of sounds and styles. The Gazette has also produced a number of ballads such as "Reila", "Cassis", "Calm Envy", "Guren" and "Pledge".

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