Der Zibet
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Issay, Hal |
| Defunct | 2023 |
| Fate | Disbanded following the passing of Issay |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Der Zibet (presented as DER ZIBET) was a Japanese rock ensemble established in 1984, originally comprised of vocalist Issay, guitarist Hikaru, bassist Hal, and drummer Mayumi. Prior to entering an indefinite break in 1996, they produced ten singles and twelve studio albums.
The group reassembled in 2007, officially adding keyboardist Mahito to their lineup. They subsequently released the single reD biteZ along with six additional studio albums before disbanding in 2023 following the passing of Issay.
History
Der Zibet was initiated by Issay and Hal, both previously members of ISSAY and SUICIDES. The band was rounded out by guitarist Hikaru, drummer Mayumi, and keyboardist Mahito. Although Mahito departed before the major label debut album Violetter Ball, he continued to support the band as a session musician.
Their fourth studio album, Garden (1988), was recorded in London, with the recording sessions captured on VHS. After numerous releases and collaborative projects, the band went on hiatus after issuing the live compilation Ari in 1996.
The band resumed activities in 2007 with Mahito as a permanent member. In 2009, they unveiled their thirteenth album Primitive, followed by the 25th-anniversary release Kaikoteki Mirai ~ Nostalgic Future in 2010, which included new compositions alongside reimagined tracks. In 2011, they toured together with Ra:IN.
In 2012, Der Zibet delivered two studio albums titled Romanoid I and Romanoid II, and performed at the Yokohama Summer Rock Festival with Ra:IN, Ladies Room, and Tokyo Yankees.
Their contribution to the Buck-Tick tribute album Parade III ~Respective Tracks of Buck-Tick~ in 2020 featured a cover of "Ai no Sōretsu."
Issay passed away in August 2023 as a result of an accident. Following this event, the band declared that all forthcoming activities would be cancelled.
Members
- – vocals (1984–1996, 2007–2023)
- – guitar (1984–1996, 2007–2023)
- – bass (1984–1996, 2007–2023)
- – drums (1984–1996, 2007–2023)
- – keyboard (1984, 2007–2023)
Studio albums
| Release date | Title | Format | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 21, 1985 | Violetter Ball -Murasakiiro no Budoukai- | LP | Sixty |
| August 21, 1993 | CD | |||
| 2 | February 25, 1987 | Electric Moon | LP | |
| November 23, 1994 | Electric Moon and More | CD | ||
| 3 | March 21, 1988 | Der Zibet | LP | |
| November 23, 1994 | CD | |||
| 4 | November 21, 1988 | Garden
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CD | |
| November 23, 1994 | ||||
| 5 | December 10, 1989 | Carnival | CD | |
| 6 | October 21, 1990 | Homo Demens | CD | Columbia Triad |
| November 21, 1994 | ||||
| 7 | July 7, 1991 | Shishunki I -Upper Side- | CD | |
| 8 | October 21, 1991 | Shishunki II -Downer Side- | CD | |
| 9 | March 24, 1993 | 'Trash Land' | 'CD' | 'BMG ariola' |
| '10' | 'January 21, 1994' | 'Pop Mania' | 'CD' | 'BMG ariola' |
| '11' | 'April 21, 1995' | 'Green' | 'CD' | 'BMG ariola' |
| '12' | 'March 23, 1996' | 'Kirigirisu' (キリギリス) | 'CD' | 'BMG ariola' |
| '13' | 'March 6, 2009' | 'Primitive' | 'CD' | 'Pop Mania Label' |
| '14' | 'November 10, 2010' | 'Kaikoteki Mirai ~ Nostalgic Future' (懐古的未来～NOSTALGIC FUTURE) | 'CD' | 'Danger Crue' |
| '15' | 'April 25, 2012' | 'Romanoid I' | 'CD' | 'Pop Mania Label' |
| '16' | 'July 25, 2012' | 'Romanoid II' | 'CD' | 'Pop Mania Label' |
| '17' | 'December 25, 2013' | 'Nine Stories' | 'CD' | 'Pop Mania Label' |
| '18' | 'December 25, 2013' | 'Bessekai' (別世界) | 'CD' | 'Pop Mania Label' |
| '19' | 'November 7, 2018' | 'Fujouri' (不条理) | 'CD' |
Singles
| # | Release date | Title | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 1985 | Matsu Uta (待つ歌) |7" Vinyl | Sixty | ||||
| May 21, 1986 | Girls -Radical Dance Mix- |7" Vinyl | Sixty | ||||
| February 25, 1987 | Baby, I Want You |7" Vinyl | Sixty | ||||
| March 21, 1988 | Only "You", Only "Love" |7" Vinyl | Sixty | ||||
| November 21, 1988 | Blue Blue |7" Vinyl | Sixty | ||||
| September 25, 1989 | Funny Panic |8cm CD | Sixty | ||||
| December 10, 1989 | Mammoth no Yoru (マンモスの夜) |8cm CD | Sixty | ||||
| October 1, 1990 | Akari wo Keshite (灯りを消して) |8cm CD | Columbia Triad | ||||
| January 21, 1994 | Natsu no Hi no Typhoon no You ni (夏の日のタイフーンのように) |8cm CD | BMG ariola | ||||
| March 24, 1995 | Nire no Ki no Ue (楡の木の上) |8cm CD | BMG ariola | ||||
|
2007 / July 13, 2008 | reD biteZ |
CD | Not On Label / Pop Mania Label |
Compilation albums
| Release date | Title | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 1992 | Selected '90–'91 BEST | CD | Columbia Triad |
| May 21, 1996 | |||
| September 24, 2009 | |||
| March 24, 1993 | Histric Flowers | 2 x CD | Sixty |
| March 23, 1996 | Ari (アリ) | CD | BMG ariola |
| May 10, 2017 | 20 Seiki (20世紀) | 2 x CD | Pop Mania Label |
| November 11, 2020 | 21 Seiki (21世紀) | 2 x CD | |
| June 19, 2024 | Golden Best Sixty Years (ゴールデン☆ベスト Sixty Years) | CD | Warner Music Japan |
Videos
| Release date | Title | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 1988 | In Concert / Yo-Yo-Yo | VHS | Sixty |
| July 25, 1988 | Yo-Yo-Yo | 12" LaserDisc | LaserDisc |
| January 25, 1989 | In Garden | VHS | Sixty |
| July 26, 1994 | Live Mania | VHS | BMG ariola |
| December 7, 2008 | Live at MARZ | DVD | Pop Mania Label |
| December 9, 2009 | Genshiryoku (原始力) | DVD | |
| July 4, 2010 | Primitive Tour 2009 ~Winter~ | DVD | |
| "Acoustic Mania" | "DVD" | ||
| "A Day Before 30th Trip" | "DVD" | ||
| "20 Seiki ~ Bessekai no Kyōen"(20世紀～別世界の饗宴) | "DVD" | ||
| 'A Day Before35th Trip' | 'DVD' |