Kannivalism
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Music recordings |
Kannivalism (presented as kannivalism) was a Japanese visual kei rock ensemble established in 2001. They were signed under the Free-Will label and their music was distributed by Avex Trax. The group dissolved within the same year when baroque was created, but later reunited with a new bassist, Yuchi, following baroque’s disbandment in 2006.[1]
Initial formation and revival
Kannivalism held their debut performance on February 2, 2001, and concluded their initial run with a final show on June 20, 2001. During this period, they released several demo tracks along with a single titled "kannivalism Ittekimasu".[1]
The band reassembled in 2006, issuing the mini-album Soukou Humority in April, which attracted broader public interest as well as fans from baroque. Their first major-label single "Ritori" was launched in September 2006, followed by "Hoshi no Yoru" in January of the next year. February 2007 marked the release of their debut full-length album Nu Age, which included favored songs from earlier releases. Midway through 2007, they presented two additional singles: "Small World", featuring a re-recorded version of "Cry Baby", and "Monochrome", which came with alternative artwork and content.
Hiatus conclusion
Following vocalist ryo’s hospitalization due to depression in 2008, kannivalism entered an indefinite hiatus. In August 2009, they announced their return accompanied by new drummer Mitsuya.
Their comeback featured the single "Life Is", released via mu-mo in September 2009, with another single slated for November and an album planned for release in 2010. A live event celebrating their return was held on December 26, 2009 at Zepp Tokyo.
Vocalist ryo's personal account detailing his battle with depression was published in English by Random House.[2]
The revival of baroque in 2012 effectively put kannivalism’s activities on hold once more. Since then, bassist Yuchi has been active performing with sukekiyo.
Former members
- ryo (怜) - vocals (baroque)
- Kei (圭) - guitar (baroque)
- Yuchi (裕地) - bass (formerly of Anti Feminism, K@mikaze, Sukekiyo)
- Mitsuya (光也) - drums (formerly Black Jack)
- Kiri (桐) Koishikawa - drums (previously Porori, Unzu, heidi.) (2001)
Discography
- Albums and EPs
| Title | Release date | Ranking (Oricon) |
|---|---|---|
| Soukou Humority (奏功 Humority) | (April 26, 2006) | -- |
| Nu Age. | (February 21, 2007) | #13 |
| Helios | (March 17, 2010) | -- |
- Singles
| Title | Release date | Ranking (Oricon) |
|---|---|---|
| "kannivalism Ittekimasu." (kannivalism逝ってキマス) | (July 29, 2001) | -- |
| "Ritori" (リトリ) | (September 27, 2006) | #7 |
| "Hoshi no Yoru" (ホシの夜) | (January 17, 2007) | #10 |
| "Small World" | (May 9, 2007) | #9 |
| "Monochrome"
(Opening theme for Suteki Tantei Labyrinth on TV Tokyo) |
(November 14, 2007) | #12 |
| "Life Is" | (November 18, 2009) | #22 |
| "『Split Recollection』" | (August 11, 2010) | #33 |
| "Rememorārī" | (November 24, 2010) |
- Compilations
- Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album – rendition of "Love Song" (December 19, 2007)