Kamaitachi (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Defunct | 1991 (initial disbandment) |
| Headquarters | Kyoto , Japan |
| Products | Punk rock music, albums, singles |
| Website | www |
was a punk rock band from Kyoto, Japan, associated with the visual kei movement, active between 1985 and 1991. Their album Hachamecha Kyou achieved a peak position of number 10 on the Oricon charts and was recognized by Band Yarouze as one of the best albums released from 1989 through 1998. The group resumed occasional live appearances starting in 2015.
History
Formed in October 1985 by drummer Ken-chan and bassist Mogwai, Kamaitachi underwent several lineup changes before adding vocalist Sceana and guitarist Kazzy. In 1989, they signed with Free-Will and launched their first album, Itachigokko, which sold out during pre-orders, leading to a re-release titled Super Itachigokko. Later that same year, they joined Toy's Factory and issued their major-label debut, Hachamecha Kyou. Their third studio album, Jekyll to Hyde -Masturbation-, was released in June 1991. On June 26, the band announced plans to disband following their final performance on September 6, 1991. To complete their contract obligations, they issued a single and compilation both named "I Love You".
After disbandment, Ken-chan adopted the moniker "Kenzi" and went on to establish The Dead Pop Stars as well as the hardcore punk group Anti Feminism. Meanwhile, Sceana and Kazzy formed the industrial rock duo Genkaku Allergy, and Mogwai became a member of the punk band Flesh for Flankenstein.
In celebration of Kenzi’s three decades in music, a commemorative concert took place on October 12, 2015 at Shinjuku Blaze. This event featured Kenzi, Sceana, and Mogwai performing four Kamaitachi tracks alongside guest guitarist Sheja.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The band reunited again for the Visual Japan Summit held on October 14, 2016 at Makuhari Messe. Additional performances included a solo concert at Shinjuku Loft on January 14, 2017, a show at Kyoto Muse on April 1, and a concluding live event at Akasaka Blitz on August 5.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Members
- Crazy Danger Nancy Ken-chan/Kenzi – drums (1985–1991, 2015, 2016, 2017) (also associated with Sister's No Future, Anti Feminism, The Dead Pop Stars)
- – bass (1985–1991, 2015, 2016, 2017) (involved with Alucard, Flesh For Flankenstein)
- Sceana – vocals (1987–1991, 2015, 2016, 2017) (linked to Genkaku Allergy, Octopus Cult, Alien9Ball, The Splatters)
- Former members
- – vocals (1985)
- – guitar (1985), vocals (1986)
- P-Ken – guitar (1986)
- Shinobu – vocals (1986)
- Andy – guitar (1987) (Decameron)
- Madoka – guitar (1988)
- Kazzy – guitar (1989–1991) (formerly of Decameron and Genkaku Allergy)
Discography
- Demo tapes
- Singles
- , reached No. 14 on the Oricon Singles Chart
- Served as the theme for an anime series.
- "I Love You" (December 21, 1991), peaked at No. 84
- Albums
- Second edition of their debut album.
- , attained No. 10 on the Oricon Albums Chart
- Jekyll to Hyde -Masturbation- (June 21, 1991), peaked at No. 15
- I Love You (September 21, 1991; compilation), reached No. 24
- Compilations
- Emergency Express Metal Warning 2 (1989), featuring "Kill Yourself"
- Videos
- No More Heroes (November 21, 1991)
- , peaked at No. 110 on Oricon DVDs Chart