Lycaon (band)

Lycaon

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	2007
Defunct	2015
Headquarters	Japan
Products	Albums, singles, EPs, DVDs

was a Japanese visual kei rock group established in late 2007. In 2013, the guitarist altered his stage name to . The drummer, known as Eve, is credited as Schlagzeug (the German term for drums). The band declared their breakup in November 2015.

History

Lycaon produced several singles and albums that appeared on the Oricon Singles Chart and Oricon Albums Chart. By February 2015, their album with the highest ranking was Camera Obscure, which reached position 48, while their leading single "Baka ne" attained number 41.

The band describes the album 嘘と女と『　　　　』 as an "Erotic Album". This release features re-recorded tracks from 情欲のアクメ and the EP Eros, along with a bonus song accompanied by a music video included on the DVD of their 2010 album Royal Order.

In 2014, they issued a cover version of Akina Nakamori's Desire as part of a limited edition single titled Gossip-ゴシップ-. Additionally, they contributed a rendition of ロザリオと薔薇 originally by SADS to the tribute compilation M -Sads Respect Album-.

Following the band's dissolution, former members embarked on new endeavors. Eve became part of AvelCain, helping them secure a deal with Shimizuya Records. Meanwhile, 美央 played bass on Dolce's debut single and provided support for Born during live performances.

After releasing their final single ジプシー (Gypsy) in 2015, Lycaon confirmed their disbandment, culminating with their last concert on November 6 at Akasaka BLITZ.

Initial’L (2016–2022)

In September 2016, every member from Lycaon's final lineup reunited to form Initial'L, debuting with the single "MOON LIGHT DOWN" released on November 30. Initial’L concluded activities after their final performance on May 29, 2022.

Current

• – lead vocals (2007–2015)
• – lead guitarist (2007–2015)
• – rhythm guitarist (2007–2015)
• – bassist (2011–2015)
• – drummer (2011–2015)

Former

• – bass guitar (2007–2010)
• – drums (2007–2010)

Albums

Ambrozia (2009) Royal Order (2010) 情欲のアクメ (Jouyoku no Acme) (2011) 嘘と女と『　　　　』(Uso to Onna to " ") (2011) マゾヒストレッドサーカス (Masochist Red Circus) (2013) Camera Obscura-カメラオブスキュラ- (2015)

Singles

RED RUM (2008) Sad/Sick:ness (2008) Chains Of collar (2009) Cordyceps sinensis (2009) Declaration of war (2009) A Box In Beautiful (2009) EROS (2010) 夢 (Yume) (2010)* Aventure -アバンチュール- (2011) Jesus (2011) 悪徳の栄え (Akutoku no Sakae) (2012)** 麻薬/眩暈-めまい- (Mayaku/Memai) (2012) DAHLIA (2012) SET ME FREE (2012)*** 薔薇～Rose～ (2013) gossip-ゴシップ- (2013) 馬鹿ね。(Baka ne.) (2014) 悪女の微笑 (Akujou no Hohoemi) (2014) Shadow (2014) ジプシー(gypsy) (2015) LAST DANCE (2015)****

*Distributed for the first time at live performances. **Issued in six distinct editions featuring various b-sides. ***Second single available exclusively at live shows. ****The band's final single prior to their breakup.

EPs

果たし状 (Split release with R指定) (2010) Eros (2010) Huma.Dog/AbnormaRhythm/LV.III (Live split with ベルベット) (2013)

DVDs

全国22ヶ所ワンマンツアー『ゆきずりの女』-TOUR FINAL-2011/11/26 名古屋Bottom Line (2012) 常識をブッ壊す!!Lycaonサトシの『オレがギターを教えてやるぜっ！』～入門編～ (2012) Chains Of Collar DVD Clips (2009)

Compilations

JUDGMENT#003 (スマイルカンパニー/cosmic) (2008) さわやか3組 2009 (Blue On Records) (2009) Beauty & Beast (Shimizuya Records) (2010) Explosion Showcase (Shoxx) (2011) Brand New Wave (Avex Trax) (2013) M -Sads Respect Album- (Geishun), a tribute to Sads (2014)