Genkaku Allergy
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Sceana, Kazzy |
| Defunct | 1997 (initial disbandment) |
| Fate | Disbanded in 1997; reformed in 2006 for final performance; reactivated in 2020 as Genkaku |
| Headquarters | Japan |
Area served | Japan |
| Products | Music (albums, EPs) |
was a Japanese rock band within the visual kei scene, established in 1992 by former members of Kamaitachi, Sceana and Kazzy. Their musical style is a fusion of hardcore punk, heavy metal, noise, and elements of industrial music. The group secured a contract with Victor Entertainment in 1994. Although Genkaku Allergy disbanded in 1997, vocalist Sceana brought the band together once more for a final performance in 2006. Later, in 2020, he reactivated the project under the shortened name .
Band history
Following the dissolution of Kamaitachi in 1992, Sceana and Kazzy initiated Genkaku Allergy. Their first EP, Mouth to Mouth, released through Free-Will, rapidly ascended to the top of indie music charts. The band transitioned to a major label by signing with Victor Entertainment in 1994. After releasing their concluding album, D no Susume, they ceased activities in early 1997. In 2006, Sceana revived the ensemble for one last concert, with Kazzy returning under the name Kazii Sasuke.
The band saw another revival in 2020 as Genkaku led by Sceana. By 2022, guitarist Shu (from TSP) and bassist Seiichi (formerly of Zi:Kill) had joined the lineup. Drummer Hina (also from TSP) became part of the group in August 2023, coinciding with the launch of their self-cover mini-album titled Kill Mother Fucker.
Members
Current members
- Sceana – vocals (formerly of Kamaitachi)
- Shu – guitar (TSP)
- Seiichi – bass (ex-Zi:Kill)
- Hina – drums (TSP)
Former members
- Kazzy – guitar (formerly of Kamaitachi)
Former support members
- Tetsuji "Tetsu" Yamada – guitar (ex:Bellzlleb)
- Horie – drums (1996)
- Kimura – drums (1992–1995) (ex:Bellzlleb)
Discography
- Mouth to Mouth (April 21, 1992)
- Psyche:Delic (March 30, 1994), Peak Oricon Albums Chart Position: No. 25
- Japanese Trash (December 16, 1994), No. 66
- D no Susume (「D」のススメ, February 21, 1996; produced by Ken, formerly of Zi:Kill) No. 56