Gargoyle (band)

Members

• Vocal：Kiba from Kobe, Japan

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• Guitar：Real Jack
• Guitar：She-ja
• Guitar：Yotaro
• Drums：Not
• Drums：Misaki
• Guitar：Kentaro from Osaka, Japan
• Bass：Toshi from Kobe, Japan
• Drums：Katsuji from Osaka, Japan

  Timeline

UNDER GARGOYLE members

• Guitar：KOUSUKE, HISASHI（AMANE）
• Bass：SHINGO☆、長野典二
• Drums：末房央、K

  Summary

History

1987 - 1991

• In July 1987, the band was formed in Osaka.

• In November 1988, after some changes in members, they started musical activities in earnest.

• In October 1989, the first album “禊 ”was released.

• In November 1990, the second album “檄 ”was released.

• In April 1991, 3rd album “璞 ” was released.

  1993 - 1996

• In April 1993, they made major debut by releasing “タントラ・マントラ ” from Nippon Columbia.
• In May, they released 4th album “天論 ’.

• In November, they acted at Marquee club in London as a headliner, which was the first of Japanese bands.

• In February 1994, 5th album ”月の棘 ” was released.

• In March 1995, 6th album “Natural” was released.
• In May, 4 CDs BOX “異人伝 ”, which collected precious songs in their indie era, was released.

• In June 1996, best album “borderless”, the compilation of them after their major debut, was released.

• In December, they released VIDEO “絶滅種 ”, in which members did everything from shooting to editing.

  1997 - 2000

• In July 1997, they started their 10th anniversary solo tour ”回天 ”. Single “SAT0RI” was sold at venues only.

• In February, mini album “巡礼印 ” containing 7 tracks were released.
• In July, 7th Album”我意在 ”was released.
• In December, all night solo live show “終わりのはじまり'98全曲制覇 ” was carried out at THE CHICKEN GEORGE, a live music pub at Kobe. After the show, video set containing 6 volumes “終わりのはじまり”, which was an uncut recording of that show, was released and sold out.

• In April, their first live shooting album “封印〜Who in?〜”, which selected songs from each of the total 21 shows of the previous year's nation-across tour “pre-tournament21”, was released.
• In December, 8th Album ”future drug /for shops” was released. The album was also sold only at venues of 未来薬 tour by the name of “future drug/for venues” with some songs different from that for shops.

  2001 - 2010

• In May 2001, they succeeded in a completely self-produced live show “未来劇薬 ”at Nippon Seinenkan, as the final show of their nation-across tour “未来薬”.
• Also in May 2001, their management office & label “First Cell”was created by the band.
• In the same month, 14 tack album entitled “future drug/complete version” was released. That album combined ”future drug /for shops”with“future drug/for venues”, and added “future drug” and “ZIPANG/original version”, which had been performed only at their live shows.
• In July, VIDEO “鬼神〜実録"未来劇薬"〜”, which recorded the 未来薬 tour, in their solo live show “鬼神覚醒 ”at ON AIR EAST.
• In the same month, solo live tour “鬼神再生 ”started. After that, during the time preparing for the creation of a new album succeeding “future drug”, Gu.与太郎 expressed his will of leaving the band.
• In October, remaining 4 members started recording the new album.
• In November, in the conceptual live show “帝王切開2000”with cali≠gari, Gu.与太郎 officially left the band.
• In December, new Gargoyle performed on the stage for the first time on their all night live show “細胞分裂〜second impression〜”, which was planned and hosted by themselves.

• In April 2002, 9th album “倭 ”was released.
• In the same month, their official web site “零細胞” was created.
• In May, solo live tour “倭ノ刻印 ”started.
• In July, as the final show of “倭ノ刻印 ”tour, they held 15th anniversary live show at Shibuya ON AIR WEST.
• In October, "Battle Gargoyle"., another band of them, revived after 5 years' absence and their first original album “武神 ” was released.
• In the same month, they held “天下一武闘会2002” tour of 10 locations throughout Japan.
• *Battle Gargoyle was a conceptual band, under which Gargoyle members wore all leather aggressive costumes and held show containing only fast thrash songs. Their live show had so aggressive without MC and encores that can be said to be masochistic.
• In December, they planned and hosted an all night live show “きわもの歌合戦” at Ebisu GUILTY.

• In February 2003, VIDEO “襲撃するは我にあり”, which recorded Battle Gargoyle's tour “天下一武闘会2002” at the last year, was released.
• In July, solo live tour “爆弾中毒 ”started.
• In October, 10th Album “獣道 ”was released.
• In November, solo live tour “さらばかつての獣達よ”started.
• In December, they planned and hosted the all night live show “きわもの歌合戦” at Takadanobaba club PHASE.

• In July 2004, 10 discs DVD-BOX”天地日月
• In the same year, solo live tour “天地日月” started..
• In December, they carried out “non-stop one-man all-night live!”, where they performed 81 songs.

• In August 2005, 11th album ”龍風 ” and the first product of re-recorded best album "G-manual" series “G-manual I” was released.
• At the same month, solo live tour “龍風列島
• In December, they planned and hosted an all night live show “Gargoyleと愉快な仲間達〜CHICKEN GEORGE Special Last Night〜” at THE CHICKEN GEORGE in Kobe.

• In April, the second product of re-recorded best album "G-manual" series “G-manual II” was released.
• In July, split album of Gargoyle＆SHAME “SPLIT OUR SPIRIT” was released.
• In the same month, coupling tour “狂い咲きサンターロード” started.
• In December, they planned and hosted an all night show “live・a・la・mode” at Takadanobaba PHASE.

• In January 2007, a solo live show “Countdown 20th!!” was held at Shibuya O-West.
• In March, a solo live show “Grand countdown 20th!!” was held at ESAKA MUSE in Osaka.
• In May, the third product of re-recorded best album "G-manual" series “G-manual III” was released.
• In the same month, a solo live show “Final countdown 20th!!” was held at ESAKA MUSE in Osaka at ESAKA MUSE and Takadanobaba PHASE.
• In July, 12th album “刃 ” was released.
• In the same month, their 20th anniversary solo live show “虹遊 ” was held at Yokohama BLITZ.
• In the same month, a solo live tour “刃フルスロットル ” started.
• In December, they planned and hosted an all night show “live・a・la・mode” at Takadanobaba PHASE.

• In March 2008, the memorial tour for releasing Gargoyle tribute album “狂い咲きサンダーストーム” started.
• In May, Battle Gargoyle's tour “Super Battle Gargoyle” was held.
• In the same month, they released Gargoyle tribute album “Gargoism”、, Battle Gargoyle's “Super Battle Gargoyle”, and the 20th anniversary live shooting DVD “虹遊” were released for three weeks straight.
• In September, event tour with Inugami Circus-dan and test-No. “黒帯ロッカーズ ” started.
• In the same month, Battle Gargoyle's live shooting DVD “Super Battle Gargoyle” was released.
• In December, they planned and hosted an all night show “live・a・la・mode” at Takadanobaba PHASE.

• In March 2009, a solo live tour for Gargoyle's 1000th career “～Tour Road to 1,000～” started.
• In September, 13th album “黒密典 ” was released.

• In the same month, the 1000th anniversary live show “1,000 carnival 〜1,000〜” was held at CLUB CITTA' in Kawasaki.
• In December, they planned and hosted all night show “live・a・la・mode” at Takadanobaba PHASE.

• In April 2010, a solo live tour “1ヶ月戦争” started.
• In June, an event tour with SEX MACHINEGUNS “日本ライブ王決定戦” started.
• In September, an event tour with Inugami Circus-dan and test-No. “黒帯ロッカーズ 2010 ” started.
• In December, they planned and hosted an all night show “live・a・la・mode” at Takadanobaba PHASE.

  2011 - 2020

• In May 2011, 14th album”鬼書 ” was released. Solo live tour “鬼の葬列” started.

• In July 2012, Gargoyle's 25th anniversary album "虹融合 ”, which re-construct and re-recorded their past tracks, was released.

• In April 2013, 15th album”奇獣 ” was releasesd.

• In July. 27th anniversary live show “完全に自由な何かを” was held.
• In August, 16th album “解識 〜geshiki〜” was released.
• In September, a solo live tour “解識之式” started.

• In February 2015, their first women-only live show “女の中の女”and male-only “男の中の男” were held.
• In March, event tour “狂い咲きジャパロック” with, Dear Loving, バックドロップシンデレラ, The Benjamin, 電脳オヴラアト, 21g, and ADAPTER。started.
• In July, 28th anniversary live show “王蜂 -KING BEE-“ was held.
• In August, Gargoyle MV collectuon “龍の銃が死の影を結ぶ” was releaded.
• In the same month, a solo live tour “髑髏龍” started.

• In July 2016, 29th anniversary live show “虹往く” was held.
• In August, they performed at CHAIN the ROCK FES.2016.
• In the same month, 17th album “誑 〜taburakashi〜” was released.
• In September, a solo live tour “混じり合う異なる血” started.
• In October, they performed at VISUAL JAPAN SUMMIT 2016 Powered by Rakuten.
• In November, an event tour with Inugami Circus-dan and test-No. “黒帯ロッカーズ 2016” started.

• In April 2017, countdown 30th live show “94の太陽” was held.
• In May, event live shows “Golden Battle Week” are scheduled to be held on every day from 3rd to 7th.
• In the same month, event live shows with THE SLUT BANKS ”1996 FIND MY WAY TOUR” were held.
• In July, their 30th anniversary live show “太陽光線〜SUNRAY〜” was held with guest guitarists, 屍忌蛇 and 与太郎.

• In August, event live shows with Ningen Isu was held.
• In September, a solo live tour "Best 30 Years"started.
• In December, their 30th anniversary history book was released.

• From 2nd to 6th in May and from 1st to 3rd in July 2018, solo concerts “Beginning of the end”, the complete Gargoyle concerts where they play all their songs including Battle Gargoyle's for 8 days, was held.
• In July, their 31st anniversary live show “燦獣威血”was held.
• In September, KENTARO, TOSHI, and KATSUJI left the band after a solo live show “美しき時代” at Shibuya O-East.

• In January, KIBA started UNDER GARGOYLE.
• In March, live shooting DVD “美しき時代” was released.
• In July, their 32nd anniversary live show “underland FES.～Gargoyle 32nd -Live not alone!-” was held.

• In July, their 33rd anniversary live show “underland FES. –神も無為と-” is scheduled to be held.

  Discography

Demos

• CRAZY SADISM

  Singles for free distribution

• HUNTING DAYS -Live Version-

  Singles

• 蠢
• SATORI

  Full-length albums

• 禊
• 檄
• 璞
• 天論
• 月の棘
• Natural
• 我意在
• Future Drug
• 倭
• 獣道
• 龍風
• 刃
• 黒密典
• 鬼書
• 奇獣, Oricon Weekly Albums Top Position: 251
• 解識 , Oricon Weekly Albums Top Position: 184
• 誑 , Oricon Weekly Albums Top Position: 157

  VIDEOs

• こけおどし
• タントラ マントラ
• 絶滅種
• 終わりのはじまり
• 鬼神
• 襲撃するは我にあり

  DVD

• 天地日月 -我在護意留全集1987〜2004-
• 虹遊
• Super Battle Gargoyle
• 1000 カーニバル
• 虹融合 ※25th anniversary live shooting DVD
• 龍の銃が死の影を結ぶ ※MV clip
• 美しき時代 ※～KENTARO, TOSHI, snd KATSUJI's final live show