+D'espairsRay+, known for its dark, heavy, and haunting lyrics and sound, was created on Sep. 9th 1999 (999). The members are: Hizumi: Vocals, Karyu: Guitar, Zero: Bass, and Tsukasa: Drums.
Hizumi writes most of the lyrics, and they come straight from the soul, expressing feelings within, and the feelings of others. His poetic lyrics tend to be dark and haunting, and some are very grotesque. He both sings and screams the lyrics with his deep, powerful voice, the effect of which sends you reeling, yet yearning for more in a intoxicating cycle.
Karyu is the mastermind behind the music. As well as being an amazing guitarist, he has written most of +D'espairsRay's+ songs, both past and present. Each of his compositions are very unique, and range from loud and heavy, to melodic and slow paced. This variety can be clearly seen in D'espairsRay's [Coll:set] Album.
Zero, the bassist of +D'espairsRay+, is by far, the most visually terrifying of the band. His image is dark, sulky, and mysterious and has changed quite a few times over the years. He is and amazing bassist, and one of his more haunting and apparent bass lines can be heard in Gothic.
Tsukasa is the drummer of +D'espairsRay+. His strong and steady drumming fits perfectly with the band's mostly heavy and fast paced songs. He has used a variety of drumming styles and effects, which are prominent in [Coll:set], and possibly within the upcoming new singles as well. Aside from being the band's backbone, Tsukasa has also acted as song writer. His compositions include: Carnival, Genkaku, Kisei -PARASITE-, Zetsubou Romance, Oboro no Tsuki, and the more recent, Reddish -DIVA version-. His lineup doesn't number as much as Karyu's, but they are equally powerful and haunting songs.
+D'espairsRay's first concert was on Sep. 24th 1999, during an event at Takadanobaba AREA. On Dec. 26th 1999, they distributed 60 copies of their first demo tape with AO and [S]yste[M].
In 2000, +D'espairsRay distrubuted more demo tapes and their first single, Kumo.
Jan.28th Free demo tape(90 copies only) distributed,
Track:[S]yste[M]
Jan.29th Free demo tape(90 copies only) distributed,
Track:SA KU RA
May.3rd Free Omnibus demo tape SouNDBEAST 01 distributed,
Track:SA KU RA
Sep.26th Free demo tape(100 copies only) distributed,
Track:RAZØR
Oct.21st First single "KUMO" first edition released(300 copies)
Tracks: KISEI-parasite-, mousouheki na EGOIST,
Misshitsu no naka..."IKARETA KIMI"no senritsu
Dec.21st Omnibus CD HYSTERIC MEDIA ZONE V.A.
Joined tracks: [S]yste[M], L8P|Divide Neo Abomination|
In 2001, they released more singles and a mini album.
Apr. 1st single "KUMO" second press released
Tracks: KISEI-parasite-, mousouheki na EGOIST,
Misshitsu no naka..."IKARETA KIMI"no senritsu
Single "GENWAKU" first edition released(1,000copies)
Tracks: -gensyoku-, -gentyou-, -genkaku-
Single "GENWAKU" second press released
Tracks: -gensyoku-, -gentyou-, -genkaku-
Jul.21st first mini album -TERRORS- first edition released
Tracks: Fascism, -Carnival-, ero:de,
ZETSUBO romance, murder freaks
Aug.29th Free single CD sixthTERRORS
Tracks: MONOKURO ni natta saiki no hi
Sep.24th Joined omnibus free video NEYAGAWA vintage bar
In 2002,
Jan.1st Gave a message to "Like an edison" distribution video
Jan.28th Demo tape "URA MANIA THEATRE" released
(1,000copies limited with serial numbers)
Tracks: Valentine, MONOKURO ni natta saiki no hi
May 29th Free video "URA video" distributed
May.5th single "SEXUAL BEAST" first edition released
Tracks: GOTHIC, "TATOEBA" kimi...ga...sinda...ra,
furachi na toiki to amai uso, 0214
mini album -TERRORS- second press released
Tracks: Fascism, -Carnival-, ero:de,
ZETSUBO romance, murder freaks
Jul.3rd single SEXUAL BEAST second press released
Tracks: GOTHIC, "TATOEBA" kimi...ga...sinda...ra,
furachi na toiki to amai uso, 0214
Sep.8th omnibus single D'espairs Ray uekara yondemo sitakara yondemo animal mania "ori no nakade miru yume" released
In 2003,
Jan.1st Gave a message to "Like an edison" distribution video
Jan.20th Secret project single released
Tracks: Itanji
Jan.25th Free video "URA video" distributed
Feb.12th single "MaVERiCK" released
Tracks: MaVERiCK, SOU-bloodymarry-,
Marry of the blood, Yami ni furu kiseki
Mar.26th single MaVERiCK second press released
Tracks: MaVERiCK, SOU-bloodymarry-,
Marry of the blood, Yami ni furu kiseki
All following releases are under the new name D'espairsRay.
2003
Nov.12th single Gärnet released
Tracks: Garnet, Oboro no tsuki, Subliminal
In 2004,
Apr.28th mini album "BORN" released
Tracks: BORN, Marry of the blood,
murder freaks, Yami ni furu kiseki, quarter void
New Maxi Single -GEMINI-
[First edition] CD[2 tracks]+DVD(1track)
M-1 Fuyu shita riyuu
M-2 Reddish -DIVA version-
* DVD-Video clip of "BORN"
-GEMINI- [Regular disc] CD(2tracks)
M-1 Fuyu shita riyuu
M-2 Reddish -DIVA version-
Sep. 23rd D'espairsRay LIVE DVD
murder day
[Track listing]Garnet,
MaVERiCK,
Oboro no Tsuki,
subliminal,
Gothic,
Marry of the blood,
Reddish -DIVA version-,
BORN,
[Fuyuu shita Risou],
murder freaks,
quarter void
In 2005,
June 29th D'espairsRay 1st Full Album
[Coll:set] Total 14 tracks,including 9 new songs and remixes for beginner Manias!
[Coll:set] Limited Press, 12 songs and Special Case
In 2006,
D'espairsRay Documentary DVD
[The world outside the cage]
April 5th New Single Type A & B Kogoeru Yoru ni Saita Hana
Tracks include:Kogoeru Yoru ni Saita Hana, Maze, & Pig.
Types A & B have different special features, type A has Forbbiden from their Global Infection show in Florida, and Type B has Garnet from the same Florida show.
July Closer to Ideal
December
D'espairsRay Liquidize 9.9 DVD
Official Fan Club!! [un]beautiful
In 2007,
March 14th Squall Single!
type 1 includes Squall, DESERT, and the Squall PV
type 2 includes Squall, DESERT, and Screen
(both include a random member photo...a different set for each type...so 2 sets of pictures!)
D'espairsRay's 2nd full-length Album 'Mirror' includes Kogoeru yoru ni saita hana, Closer to Ideal, and Squall, as well as new songs!
The album will have 2 presses with picture inserts. (Available on 4/11)