Light Bringer (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 in Tokyo, Japan |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs, singles, video albums, demo recordings, compilation album |
Light Bringer was a Japanese power metal ensemble active between 2005 and 2014. Their discography includes five studio albums, two video releases, two EPs, six singles, three demo recordings, and one compilation album.
History
The group was established in 2005 in Tokyo by bassist Hibiki. The initial lineup featured vocalist Fuki, keyboardist Mao, guitarist Hide, and drummer Ryo. The band's name draws inspiration from Lucifer. Between 2006 and 2007, Light Bringer issued three singles: "1st Demo," "Overture," and "Episode."
Their first EP, Heartful Message, was launched under Black-listed Productions. Subsequently, guitarist Hide was succeeded by Kazu. The debut full-length album, Tales Of Almanac, was released in 2009, followed by Midnight Circus in 2010. In 2011, the band signed with King Records, coinciding with Kazu's departure. Their third album, Genesis (2012), achieved a peak position of No. 28 on the Oricon album charts.
Following the exit of drummer Satoru and guitarist Seiya, JaY and Hideaki Yumida joined the lineup in 2013. Their fourth studio album, Scenes of Infinity (2013), reached No. 29 on Oricon; while their fifth release, Monument (2014), climbed to No. 26.
On December 21, 2014, Light Bringer announced an indefinite hiatus. Vocalist Fuki continues her musical career with Unlucky Morpheus and Doll$Boxx. Meanwhile, Hibiki and Yumida became members of Mardelas, and JaY officially joined Matenrou Opera in 2018 after serving as a support guitarist since 2016.
Final lineup
- Hibiki – bass
- Fuki – vocals
- Mao – keyboards
- JaY – guitar
- Hideaki Yumida – drums
Past members
- Ryo – drums
- Hide – guitar
- Satoru – drums
- Kazu – guitar
- Seiya – guitar
Studio albums
- Tales of Almanac (2009)
- Midnight Circus (2010)
- Genesis (2012)
- Scenes of Infinity (2013)
- Monument (2014)
EPs
- "Heartful Message" (2007)
- "Deux poupées" (2008)
Video albums
- Memory of Genesis (2012)
- The Light Brings the Past Scenes (2014)
Singles
- "Hearn's Heaven" (2008)
- "Diamond" (2010)
- "Upstream Children" (2010)
- "Burned 07" (2011)
- "Noah" (2011)
- "Icarus" (2014)
Demos
- "1st Demo" (2006)
- "Overture" (2006)
- "Episode" (2007)
Compilations
- Deux Poupées (Extra Edition) (2008)
External links
- Official website (archived)