Unsraw
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Music albums, singles, DVDs |
was a Japanese visual kei metal group affiliated with Speed Disk, active between 2006 and 2011.
Biography
After the breakup of Core the Child, vocalist Yuuki and drummer Shou established UnsraW in July 2006. Initially, they performed secret gigs without any official releases but soon secured a contract with Speed Disk, a label specializing in visual kei artists.
Their first singles, "-9-" and "Gate of Death," were each limited to 1,000 copies and sold out swiftly. Later that year, their debut EP Spiral Circle was released in two editions, both of which also sold out rapidly.
Beginning in 2007, UnsraW entered the European market via CLJ Records with the release of their full-length album Spiral Circle -Complete- and the concert DVD Screaming Birthday. During that year, they issued two EPs titled Abel (August) and Kein (September), inspired by the biblical story of Cain and Abel. These EPs were combined into one album for European audiences with an additional bonus track, while in Japan they were released separately, each featuring a unique bonus track.
In early 2008, vocalist Yuuki was diagnosed with a lung illness, prompting the band to perform instrumental shows instead of canceling their scheduled appearances. By May, all activities were put on hold until his health improved.
By June 2009, Yuuki had recuperated fully, and UnsraW planned comeback concerts for August. However, bassist Jun withdrew due to a hand injury sustained in a motorcycle accident in December 2008.
Resuming their work, the band launched their first single after the break on September 23, which included the tracks "Nightmare," "Reborn," and "Switch."
On January 13, 2010, bassist Rai announced his departure following a European tour concluding on February 27. He was succeeded by Madoka (円) and Jin (迅). The group performed a solo live event titled "Trace of Guilt" on April 19, 2010 at Takadanobaba.
UnsraW officially disbanded on March 3, 2011 after Yuuki's exit but fulfilled all remaining scheduled performances.
One year later, Yuuki revealed intentions for a final reunion show to make up for his absence in 2011. This event, named "Gate of Birth," was held on June 23 at Ikebukuro EDGE.
Current line-up
- Yuuki - vocals, piano, programming, composer/lyricist
- Madoka - guitar
- Tetsu - guitar
- Jin - bass guitar
- Shou - drums, composer
Former members
- Jun - bass guitar
- Rai - guitar
Timeline
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Albums
- Spiral Circle -Complete- (released January 24, 2007)
- Abel/Kein (released September 26, 2007)
Extended plays
- Spiral Circle (issued December 20, 2006)
- Calling (issued March 28, 2007)
- Abel (issued August 29, 2007)
- Kein (issued September 26, 2007)
- Guilty (issued April 21, 2010)
Singles
- "-9-" (released August 30, 2006)
- "Gate of Death" (released October 25, 2006)
- "Lustful Days" (released June 27, 2007)
- "Reborn" (released September 23, 2009)
- "Kleza in Utero" (released November 19, 2010)
- "Kleza in Marsh" (released December 21, 2010)
- "Kleza in Red Clay" (released January 16, 2011)
- "Karma (UNPLUGGED Ver.) / WITHERING BLOOD (UNPLUGGED Ver.)" (released December 31, 2012)
- "-9- (UNPLUGGED Ver.) / Sakura no Namida (UNPLUGGED Ver.)" (released January 16, 2013)
DVDs
- Screaming Birthday (published June 27, 2007)
- Gate of Birth (published January, 2013)