Destrose
| Company type | Independent band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Mina |
| Defunct | 2015 (indefinite hiatus) |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Heavy metal music |
Destrose was a Japanese heavy metal ensemble established in 2007. Throughout their existence, they operated as an independent group and underwent numerous personnel shifts before entering an indefinite hiatus in 2015. Recognized as trailblazers of the Girls Metal Band Boom, Destrose never attained mainstream commercial success but is primarily remembered for the influential bands that its former members later created.[1][2]
2006–2012: Formation and singles
In 2006, guitarist and founder Mina initiated a cover band called Destroya, drawing inspiration from Kiss's album Destroyer as well as the Godzilla creature named Destoroyah.[3] Their repertoire included covers of songs by Led Zeppelin, Show-Ya, Pantera, Metallica, and Manowar.[3] The following year, Mina launched Destrose by modifying the original name to incorporate "rose," lending a more feminine touch and alluding to Guns N' Roses.[4][3] In November 2008, Destrose contributed the track "Headless Goddess" to the compilation Samurai Metal Vol. 4.[4] On New Year's Eve 2008, Eye, Eri, Kayo, and guest drummer Mari departed to establish Mary's Blood by late 2009.[2] January 2010 saw Destrose supporting The Iron Maidens during their Japanese tour.[2][4] Their initial single "Hakai no Bara," released on October 2, quickly generated strong demand, prompting a second pressing.[1][5]
The track "Skykiller" featured on the January 2011 compilation Iron Angel, preceding their appearance at Iron Angel Live alongside other female metal groups including Ancient Myth, Taia, and Dazzle Vision.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In March 2011, vocalist Nene and drummer Nana joined the lineup.[5] Additionally, Nene offered tarot card readings during live shows.[5] Their single "Deathless Memories," released on May 25, climbed to number 8 on the Oricon independent singles chart.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Following a September concert at Meguro Live Station, the band announced a temporary pause in activities along with the exit of Nene, Nana, and guitarist Satty.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Bassist Miho became part of the group on November 11,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name shortly followed by vocalist Marina about a week later; Marina would become their longest-tenured singer.[2][6]
Destrose recommenced activities after performing at the Women's Power 20th Anniversary concert on January 9, 2012, sharing the stage with Show-Ya, Aldious, and Babymetal.[7]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Drummer Haruna officially joined two days afterward.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Their single "Fenixx -To Revive-," released on March 28, attained number 7 on the indie chart,[7]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name symbolizing both the band's resurgence and Japan's recovery following the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Guitarist Narumi was added to the lineup on June 1.[6]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The single "Nostphilia," a blend of "nostalgia" and "philia," was launched on November 14.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
2013–2015: Studio Release and Hiatus
Destrose's singular studio album, titled Destrose, was launched on April 10, 2013. This release was accompanied by a fourteen-show tour across Japan, culminating in their inaugural solo concert on June 1 at Meguro Live Station. The album attained the seventh position on Oricon's indie albums ranking. At Show-Ya's all-female artist festival Naon no Yaon 2013, Destrose stood out as the only indie band, sharing the stage with groups such as Scandal and Cyntia. Their first performance in the United States took place in early August at Tokyo in Tulsa. The double A-side single "Rin / Maze," issued on November 13, also secured the number seven spot on the indie chart. To mark this achievement, they hosted a solo concert at Shibuya O-West, which was subsequently released as a live concert video. Later that month, leader Mina paused her live performances due to health complications.
In March 2014, Destrose returned to perform in the US at Naka-Kon. Shortly after, Marina exited the band to establish Mardelas, with Lisa stepping in as vocalist on April 25. Their mini-album The Prologue came out on September 24 and climbed to number five on the indie charts; each member contributed an individual track, supported by an eleven-show nationwide tour. Drummer Haruna departed following her farewell show on December 24 as she prepared for marriage.
Risa☆Risa joined as drummer in January 2015 and made her debut performance the following day. In February, Mina officially resigned due to ongoing health issues, while Lisa entered a hiatus because of vocal cord nodules; guest vocalist Ibuki filled in during this period. In May, Destrose declared an indefinite hiatus starting in July. Their final performance, titled Persistence of Rose, was held on July 18 at Meguro The Live Station in Tokyo.
After the hiatus began, Mina formed the steampunk metal group Fate Gear in July 2015. This band’s debut album A Light in the Black and third album 7 Years Ago feature re-recordings of Destrose songs. The 2019 EP Headless Goddess predominantly includes re-recorded Destrose tracks with guest vocalists such as Ibuki. In September 2015, Narumi and Risa☆Risa created Disqualia alongside Ibuki. Miho and Haruna founded Lovebites in 2016 and recorded the previously unreleased Destrose composition "Bravehearted" for their 2017 debut release, The Lovebites EP.
Band members
- Eye – vocals (2007–2008)
- Eri – guitar (2007–2008)
- Kayo – bass (2007–2008)
- Mari – drums (2007–2008)
- Mary – vocals (2009–2010)
- Saki – guitar (2009–2010)
- Ami – bass (2009–2011)
- Emi – drums (2009–2011)
- Akane – vocals (2010–2011)
- Satty – guitar (2010–2011)
- – vocals (2011)
- Nana – drums (2011)
- – guitar (2011–2012)
- Marina – vocals (2011–2014)
- Haruna – drums (2012–2014)
- – guitar (2007–2015)
- Miho – bass (2011–2015)
- – guitar (2012–2015)
- – vocals (2014–2015)
- Risa☆Risa – drums (2015)
- Timeline
Discography
- Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon |
JPN Oricon Indies |
JPN Billboard Top | ||
| Destrose |
|
69 | 7 | 50 |
| The Prologue |
|
99 | 5 | 77 |
| Chronicles ~The Complete Flyingcat Recordings~ |
|
— | — | — |
| "—" indicates releases that did not chart. | ||||
- Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon |
JPN Oricon Indies |
JPN Billboard Top Singles | ||
"Hakai no Bara" (破壊の薔薇)
|
2010 | — | — | — |
"Deathless Memories"
|
2011 | 162 | 8 | — |
"Fenixx -To Revive-"
|
2012 | 131 | 7 | — |
"Nostphilia"
|
107 | — | 88 | |
"Rin / Maze" (霖 -Rin-/MAZE)
|
2013 | 82 | 7 | 75 |
| "—" indicates singles that did not chart. | ||||
- Video albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon | ||
| 2013.11.14 Destrose One-man Live! At Shibuya O-West |
|
82 |
External links
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