Rentrer en Soi
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Products | Albums, EPs, Singles, DVDs |
was a Japanese visual kei rock ensemble that operated between 2001 and 2008. The group consisted of five musicians and underwent a single personnel change throughout its existence.
History
The band originated in 2001 with members Satsuki, Takumi, Ryo, and Ao, later incorporating drummer Mika in March 2003. They collaborated with producer Yukari from Baiser. Following Ao's departure in February 2004 due to "undesirable behavior," Shun took over the rhythm guitar role. That same year marked the start of recording their debut album, Sphire Croid, which was released in early 2005. Subsequently, two EPs—Astre no Ito and Kein no Hitsugi—were issued before the group ended their partnership with Yukari.
In 2006, the band unveiled their sophomore album, Rentrer en Soi. They secured contracts with the European label Gan-Shin and later with Free-Will's American branch. Their third studio album, The Bottom of Chaos, was launched in both Japan and Europe in 2007.
On October 19, 2007, Rentrer en Soi held their inaugural U.S. show at the Oni-Con event in Houston, Texas.
Early in 2008, the band released the single "Stigmata" and embarked on a Japanese tour alongside Unsraw titled "Tour 2008 Death Match." Although they were slated to perform at Free-Will’s "Clash Against Commercialism" event in New York City, visa complications led to its cancellation. However, they later confirmed participation at the AnimeNEXT convention in the United States.
Rentrer en Soi announced their disbandment on September 17, 2008. In October, they issued a final EP titled Megiddo, followed by a best-of compilation, Ain Soph Aur, released on November 19, 2008. Their concluding live appearance took place on December 25, 2008. The compilation includes "Kuuhaku no Joukei," a track previously unavailable on Yurikago but featured as a promotional video on Cinema Cradle.
Following the breakup, Satsuki embarked on a solo career and became the lead vocalist for Kisaki Project, while Takumi and Mika joined the supergroup Sukekiyo in 2014.
Members
- – vocals (2001–2008)
- – lead guitar (2001–2008)
- – rhythm guitar (2004–2008)
- – bass guitar (2001–2008)
- – drums (2003–2008)
Former members
- – rhythm guitar (2001–2004)
Albums
- Sphire Croid (January 26, 2005)
- Rentrer en Soi (May 31, 2006)
- The Bottom of Chaos (August 1, 2007)
- Ain Soph Aur (November 19, 2008)
Extended plays
- Yurikago (ゆりかご) (January 31, 2004)
- Kein no Hitsugi (Keinの棺) (August 24, 2005)
- Astre no Ito (Astreの絲) (August 24, 2005)
- Megiddo (October 22, 2008)
Singles
DVD
- Cinema Cradle (Released August 25, 2004)
- Millenarianism -The War Of Megiddo- (Released March 4, 2009)
Compilation Albums
- Cure - Japanesque Rock Collectionz (Issued July 28, 2004)
- Includes the track "Shinwa"
- Duel Shock!! 2~Rentrer en Soi vs Sulfuric Acid - Neo Shaped Children (Issued April 5, 2004)
- Features the songs "Tenshi no Namida" and "Into the Sky"