Mejibray
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | June 18, 2011 |
| Founder | Tsuzuku |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Owner | White Side Group |
Mejibray was a Japanese visual kei rock ensemble established on June 18, 2011, by vocalist Tsuzuku, and operated under the White Side Group label. Their musical approach fuses heavy metal and hard rock, incorporating influences from djent and nu metal. The group featured MiA on guitar and Meto on drums, with former guitarist Ippu departing in October 2011. On December 31, 2017, management declared that bassist Koichi and vocalist Tsuzuku had terminated their contracts, resulting in the band entering a hiatus.
Formation and early period (2011–2013)
Mejibray originated in March 2011 as a solo venture by former VanessA frontman Genki, who soon adopted the name Tsuzuku. The complete lineup assembled with fellow VanessA members Koichi (bass), Ippu (guitar), Meto (drums), and MiA (guitar). Following the release of their debut single "Killing Me" on August 24 through White Side Group, Ippu exited the band in October. Their initial EP, Silvers.exe, was released in November and subsequently reissued the following July.
In 2012, their single "Sabato" climbed to number four on Oricon's Indies chart. Their first full-length album, Emotional [KARMA], was unveiled on May 2. By the end of the year, a series of sold-out performances at Ikebukuro Black Hole confirmed their rising popularity. Additional singles launched during this period included "Sadisgate" (September 5), "Emily" (October 3), and the limited-edition "Toroshina", which was exclusively available at an August 31 concert.
The year 2013 began with the singles "Avalon" in January and "Die Kusse" in February, both composed by MiA. In May, they issued the EP Messiah.bat. Following this, they announced a trio of singles released consecutively: "A Priori" in September, "Shueei" in October, and "Decadance – Counting Goats… if I can't be yours -" in November.
SM era and international debut (2014–2016)
At the start of 2014, Mejibray made an unexpected appearance at Ecthelion’s concert on February 28. They followed up with the single "Raven" in March and a live DVD release in April. Additionally, they contributed a cover of "Porno Star" for the Sads tribute album titled M. Their compilation album SM was launched in May, reaching number twelve on the Oricon Albums Chart. A nationwide tour planned to mark their third anniversary and promote SM was postponed until September due to health issues affecting vocalist Meto. In October, Mejibray toured alongside Born, and in November they made their inaugural overseas performance in Shanghai, sharing the stage with Nightmare and Royz. On December 3, they released their second studio album THE "420" THEATRICAL ROSES and concluded the year with a concert at Shibuya that was recorded for a DVD release.
In 2015, they issued singles including "Nepenthes" on April 1 and "Eiki" on May 6. The mini-album Venoms.app arrived on August 5, succeeded by singles "Paradigm Paradox" (October 7) and "SECRET No.03" (November 4). The following year saw the release of the single "Uka" on November 11.
Hiatus announcement (2017)
On May 3, Mejibray released their second best-of compilation titled SM#2, alongside a reissue of their original SM album featuring a fan-selected bonus track. Midway through 2017, they toured with Arlequin and Diaura. However, on December 31, it was announced by staff that Koichi and Tsuzuku had ended their contracts with the band, leading to an indefinite pause in activities and casting uncertainty over Mejibray’s future. Shortly thereafter, Koichi and Tsuzuku initiated a new venture called 8P-SB, which combined visual kei aesthetics with J-pop influences; Tsuzuku also reverted to his original stage name Genki.
Members
- MiA – Guitarist (2011–present)
- Meto (メト) – Drummer (2011–present)
- Tsuzuku (綴) – Lead Vocals (2011–2017)
- Koichi (恋一) – Bassist (2011–2017)
Former Members
- Ippu (一風) – Guitarist (2011)
Albums
| Year | Title | Details |
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| 2011 | "Slivers.exe" Debut Mini Album
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| 2012 | "Emotional [KARMA]" First Full-Length Album
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| 2012 | "Slivers.exe" Debut Mini Album Second Pressing
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| 2013 | "MESSIAH.bat" Second Mini Album
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| 2014 | "SM" First Single Collection Album
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| 2014 | "THE" 420 "THEATRICAL ROSES" Second Full-Length Album
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| 2015 | "VENOMS.app" Third Mini Album
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