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Hizumi, Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa were the consistent members of D'espairsRay throughout its active period.
Answer: True
The consistent lineup of D'espairsRay throughout its active period comprised Hizumi on vocals, Karyu on guitar, Zero on bass, and Tsukasa on drums.
D'espairsRay was formed on September 9, 2009.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay was formed on September 9, 1999, not 2009.
The band D'espairsRay was formed by Hizumi, Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa, all of whom were previously members of Le'veil.
Answer: False
While Hizumi and Tsukasa were previously members of Le'veil, Karyu was formerly with Dieur Mind, and Zero's prior affiliation is not specified as Le'veil. Thus, not all founding members were from Le'veil.
The band D'espairsRay was formed in September 1999 by Hizumi, Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa.
Answer: True
The formation date of D'espairsRay is September 9, 1999, with the core members being Hizumi, Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa.
The band D'espairsRay was formed on September 9, 1999, by Hizumi (ex-Le'veil), Karyu (ex-Dieur Mind), Zero, and Tsukasa (ex-Le'veil).
Answer: True
This statement accurately details the formation date and the prior affiliations of the founding members: Hizumi and Tsukasa from Le'veil, and Karyu from Dieur Mind.
Which members constituted the consistent lineup of D'espairsRay throughout its active period?
Answer: Hizumi, Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa
The stable core of D'espairsRay consisted of Hizumi on vocals, Karyu on guitar, Zero on bass, and Tsukasa on drums.
Which of the following bands was Karyu a member of *before* D'espairsRay?
Answer: Dieur Mind
Prior to his involvement with D'espairsRay, Karyu was a member of the band Dieur Mind.
The band D'espairsRay was formed on September 9, 1999, by Hizumi, Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa. Which of these members were formerly in Le'veil?
Answer: Hizumi and Tsukasa
Founding members Hizumi and Tsukasa both had prior affiliations with the band Le'veil before its formation.
The musical contributions of D'espairsRay were primarily associated with the J-pop genre.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay's musical style was predominantly characterized by industrial metal, nu metal, alternative metal, and gothic metal, rather than J-pop.
The 'visual kei' movement is characterized by minimalist fashion and simple hairstyles.
Answer: False
The 'visual kei' movement is characterized by elaborate costumes, makeup, and hairstyles, rather than minimalism.
What were the primary musical genres associated with the band D'espairsRay?
Answer: Industrial Metal, Nu Metal, Alternative Metal, Gothic Metal
D'espairsRay's sound was predominantly characterized by industrial metal, nu metal, alternative metal, and gothic metal, aligning with the visual kei aesthetic.
What does the term 'visual kei' refer to in the context of D'espairsRay?
Answer: A music movement characterized by elaborate costumes, makeup, and hairstyles.
'Visual kei' denotes a Japanese music movement characterized by elaborate costumes, makeup, and hairstyles, an aesthetic embraced by bands like D'espairsRay.
Which of the following was NOT a genre associated with D'espairsRay?
Answer: Death Metal
While D'espairsRay incorporated elements of Industrial Metal, Gothic Metal, and Nu Metal, Death Metal was not a genre commonly associated with their sound.
D'espairsRay released a total of seven full-length albums during their career.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay released four full-length albums during their career: 'Coll:set,' 'Mirror,' 'Redeemer,' and 'Monsters.'
D'espairsRay's first EP, titled 'Terrors,' was released in July 2001.
Answer: True
The EP 'Terrors,' released in July 2001, marked a significant point in D'espairsRay's early career, contributing to their rise in popularity.
The maxi-single 'Kumo' had a limited pressing of 1000 copies and sold out immediately.
Answer: True
The maxi-single 'Kumo' was issued with a limited pressing of 1000 copies and achieved immediate sell-out status.
D'espairsRay's first full-length album, 'Mirror,' was released in 2005.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay's first full-length album was titled 'Coll:set' and was released in 2005. 'Mirror' was their second full-length album, released in 2007.
The compilation album 'Antique' featured 17 A-sides and included a DVD with every music video made by the band.
Answer: False
The compilation album 'Antique' featured 17 B-sides, not A-sides. Its limited edition did include a DVD with all the band's music videos.
The band D'espairsRay released a total of three EPs during their active years.
Answer: True
D'espairsRay released a total of three Extended Plays (EPs) during their active years.
D'espairsRay's fourth and final full-length album was titled 'Redeemer.'
Answer: False
D'espairsRay's fourth and final full-length album was titled 'Monsters.' 'Redeemer' was their third full-length album.
D'espairsRay released a total of four EPs and thirteen singles.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay's discography comprises four full-length albums, three EPs, and thirteen singles.
The song 'Maverick' was originally distributed as a 'secret CD' titled 'tanji' at a live show in January 2003.
Answer: True
The song 'Maverick' was initially distributed as a 'secret CD' titled 'tanji' at a live performance in January 2003.
The 'Antique' compilation album contained 17 B-sides and included a DVD featuring music videos from 'Kumo' to 'Maverick.'
Answer: False
The 'Antique' compilation album featured 17 B-sides. The DVD included in its limited edition contained music videos spanning from 'Garnet' to 'Death Point,' not specifically 'Kumo' to 'Maverick.'
D'espairsRay's first recorded releases were official singles released in 1999.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay's initial recorded releases were demotapes, beginning with 'Ao' in December 1999, preceding their official singles.
D'espairsRay released seven full-length albums during their career.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay released four full-length albums during their career: 'Coll:set,' 'Mirror,' 'Redeemer,' and 'Monsters.'
The single 'Ori no Naka de Miru Yume' included a bonus track by the band's alter-ego, Animalmania, on its regular edition.
Answer: False
The bonus track by Animalmania was included on the special edition of the single 'Ori no Naka de Miru Yume,' not the regular edition.
D'espairsRay's first maxi-single, 'Kumo,' was released in October 2000.
Answer: True
The maxi-single 'Kumo,' released in October 2000, marked D'espairsRay's debut in this format and was notable for its limited initial pressing.
The compilation album 'Immortal' is described as D'espairsRay's first 'best of' collection.
Answer: True
'Immortal,' released following the band's hiatus, is recognized as D'espairsRay's first official 'best of' compilation.
D'espairsRay's first EP, 'Terrors,' was released after their first maxi-single, 'Kumo.'
Answer: True
The maxi-single 'Kumo' was released in October 2000, followed by the EP 'Terrors' in July 2001, confirming that the EP was released after the maxi-single.
How many full-length records did D'espairsRay release during their active years?
Answer: 4
D'espairsRay released a total of four full-length studio albums during their career.
Which of the following was D'espairsRay's first EP?
Answer: Terrors
The EP titled 'Terrors,' released in July 2001, was D'espairsRay's first EP.
What was notable about the initial release of D'espairsRay's first maxi-single, 'Kumo'?
Answer: It had only 1000 copies pressed and sold out immediately.
The initial release of 'Kumo' was notable for its limited pressing of 1000 copies, which sold out rapidly.
What was the title of D'espairsRay's first full-length album?
Answer: Coll:set
D'espairsRay's first full-length studio album, released in 2005, was titled 'Coll:set.'
Which of the following songs was initially given out as a 'secret CD' titled 'tanji' before being released as a maxi-single?
Answer: Maverick
The song 'Maverick' was first distributed as a limited 'secret CD' named 'tanji' at a live event in January 2003, preceding its release as a maxi-single.
What did the limited edition of D'espairsRay's 'Antique' compilation album include?
Answer: A DVD containing every music video the band had made
The limited edition of the 'Antique' compilation album included a DVD featuring all music videos produced by the band.
D'espairsRay's first recorded releases were primarily:
Answer: Demotapes
D'espairsRay's initial recorded materials were primarily demotapes, distributed before their official singles and EPs.
Which album contained the previously released songs 'Fuyuu Shita Risou' and 'Garnet'?
Answer: Coll:set
The album 'Coll:set,' D'espairsRay's debut full-length, contained the previously released tracks 'Fuyuu Shita Risou' and 'Garnet.'
D'espairsRay's fourth and final full-length album was titled:
Answer: Monsters
D'espairsRay's fourth and final full-length studio album was titled 'Monsters.'
What did the maxi-single 'Ori no Naka de Miru Yume' include in its special edition?
Answer: A bonus track by Animalmania
The special edition of the maxi-single 'Ori no Naka de Miru Yume' included a bonus track performed by the band's alter-ego, Animalmania.
How many singles did D'espairsRay release in total?
Answer: 13
D'espairsRay released a total of thirteen singles during their career.
The maxi-single 'Kumo' was released in which year?
Answer: 2000
The maxi-single 'Kumo' was released in the year 2000.
D'espairsRay performed at the Wacken Open Air festival in 2006, playing to a small, intimate crowd.
Answer: False
While D'espairsRay did perform at Wacken Open Air in 2006, the performance was to a large audience of several thousand people, not a small, intimate crowd.
The band D'espairsRay never toured outside of Japan.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay undertook international tours in Europe and North America and also had domestic releases in these territories, contradicting the notion that they never toured outside Japan.
D'espairsRay participated in the Taste of Chaos tour in the United States in 2008.
Answer: True
D'espairsRay's participation in the Taste of Chaos tour in the United States in 2008 was a significant international engagement.
D'espairsRay's highest Oricon Weekly Single Chart position was 25th.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay achieved a peak position of 16th on the Oricon Weekly Single Chart, attained by singles such as 'Final Call' and 'Love Is Dead.'
D'espairsRay performed outside Japan for the first time in 2004 in Berlin and Paris.
Answer: True
In 2004, D'espairsRay expanded their reach by performing internationally for the first time in Berlin and Paris, contributing to their growing global fanbase.
D'espairsRay's album 'Mirror' reached the 36th position on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
Answer: True
The album 'Mirror,' released in 2007, reached the 36th position on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
D'espairsRay performed at the hide memorial summit in 2008 at the Tokyo Dome.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay performed at the hide memorial summit in 2008, but it took place at the Ajinomoto Stadium, not the Tokyo Dome.
D'espairsRay's album 'Monsters' charted at number 49 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
Answer: True
The band's fourth and final studio album, 'Monsters,' achieved a position of 49th on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
The source mentions D'espairsRay's participation in the Jrock Revolution 2007 held in Tokyo.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay participated in the Jrock Revolution 2007, but it was held in Los Angeles, not Tokyo.
D'espairsRay performed at which major European festival in 2006?
Answer: Wacken Open Air
In 2006, D'espairsRay performed at the Wacken Open Air festival, a significant event in the international metal music calendar.
D'espairsRay participated in which major US tour in 2008?
Answer: Taste of Chaos
D'espairsRay was part of the Taste of Chaos tour in the United States in 2008, marking another international engagement.
What was the highest Oricon Weekly Single Chart position achieved by D'espairsRay?
Answer: 16
D'espairsRay's singles reached a peak position of 16th on the Oricon Weekly Single Chart.
D'espairsRay's album 'Redeemer' reached which position on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart?
Answer: 39
The album 'Redeemer' reached the 39th position on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
What was the highest Oricon Weekly Album Chart position achieved by D'espairsRay for any of their studio albums?
Answer: 36
The highest Oricon Weekly Album Chart position achieved by D'espairsRay for a studio album was 36th, with their album 'Mirror.'
D'espairsRay's album 'Coll:set' charted at which position on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart?
Answer: 97
The album 'Coll:set' charted at position 97 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart.
The official disbandment of D'espairsRay in 2010 was attributed to a lack of new musical ideas.
Answer: False
The band announced an indefinite hiatus in late 2010 due to vocalist Hizumi's recovery from a rare throat condition, not a lack of musical ideas. The official disbandment occurred in June 2011.
Vocalist Hizumi started a solo career as an enka singer after D'espairsRay disbanded.
Answer: False
Following D'espairsRay's disbandment, vocalist Hizumi established a design company and later formed the band NUL. It was drummer Tsukasa who embarked on a solo career as an enka singer under the name Tsukasa Mogamigawa.
The band D'espairsRay officially disbanded without holding any farewell concerts or tours.
Answer: True
Following their announcement of disbandment, D'espairsRay did not hold any specific farewell concerts or tours.
Karyu joined the band Angelo in August 2011, shortly after D'espairsRay's disbandment.
Answer: True
Following D'espairsRay's official disbandment in June 2011, Karyu joined Angelo in August 2011.
The band D'espairsRay officially disbanded on June 15, 2011, due to Hizumi's throat condition showing signs of recovery.
Answer: False
The official disbandment on June 15, 2011, was primarily due to Hizumi's throat condition showing no signs of recovery, necessitating the end of the band's activities.
Zero and Tsukasa formed the band The Micro Head 4N's after D'espairsRay's disbandment.
Answer: True
Following D'espairsRay's disbandment, bassist Zero and drummer Tsukasa formed the band The Micro Head 4N's.
The band D'espairsRay was active from 1999 to 2011, with a planned reunion activity in 2026.
Answer: True
The band's primary active period was from 1999 to 2011. Subsequent reunion activities are planned for 2025 and 2026.
Tsukasa Mogamigawa is known as the second visual kei singer to perform enka music.
Answer: False
Tsukasa Mogamigawa (Tsukasa) is known as the first visual kei enka singer, not the second.
The band D'espairsRay officially disbanded in June 2011, because Hizumi's health condition had significantly improved.
Answer: False
The official disbandment in June 2011 was due to Hizumi's throat condition showing no signs of recovery, not because it had improved.
What was the reason for D'espairsRay announcing an indefinite hiatus in late 2010?
Answer: Vocalist Hizumi recovering from a rare throat condition
The band announced an indefinite hiatus in late 2010 to allow vocalist Hizumi to recover from a rare throat condition.
When did D'espairsRay officially disband?
Answer: June 15, 2011
D'espairsRay officially disbanded on June 15, 2011.
After D'espairsRay disbanded, which band did Karyu join?
Answer: Angelo
Guitarist Karyu became a member of the band Angelo in August 2011, shortly after D'espairsRay's disbandment.
Who started a solo career as an enka singer after D'espairsRay's disbandment?
Answer: Tsukasa
Drummer Tsukasa pursued a solo career as an enka singer under the name Tsukasa Mogamigawa after D'espairsRay disbanded.
What is the meaning of a band's 'hiatus'?
Answer: A temporary pause or break in activities, with the possibility of resuming later.
A hiatus for a band signifies a temporary pause or cessation of activities, distinct from permanent disbandment, with the potential for future resumption.
What is 'enka' music, as performed by Tsukasa Mogamigawa?
Answer: A Japanese popular music genre characterized by sentimental ballads.
Enka is a genre of Japanese popular music characterized by sentimental ballads, frequently exploring themes of love, loss, and hardship, delivered in a melodramatic vocal style.
The band D'espairsRay was formed on September 9, 1999, by Hizumi, Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa. Which of these members were formerly in Le'veil?
Answer: Hizumi and Tsukasa
Founding members Hizumi and Tsukasa both had prior affiliations with the band Le'veil before its formation.
What does the term 'disbandment' signify for a band?
Answer: The permanent end of the band's activities and operations.
Disbandment signifies the permanent termination of a band's activities and operations, marking the definitive end of its existence.
D'espairsRay's alter-ego band was named 'DarknessReign.'
Answer: False
D'espairsRay's alter-ego band was named 'Animalmania,' not 'DarknessReign.'
The mini-album 'Joker' was released by the revived Luv Parade project in 2024.
Answer: True
Luv Parade, a project involving former D'espairsRay members, released their first mini-album titled 'Joker' on June 1, 2024.
D'espairsRay's reunion plans include a performance at the Cross Road Fest on November 15, 2025.
Answer: True
The band's planned reunion activities include participation in the Cross Road Fest on November 15, 2025, and a solo concert in May 2026.
The revival of Luv Parade in 2022 involved Karyu, Zero, Tsukasa, and vocalist Hizumi.
Answer: False
The 2022 revival of Luv Parade featured Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa, with Taka from Defspiral serving as the support vocalist, not Hizumi.
The band D'espairsRay was active from 1999 until 2011, with a brief reunion in 2014 and planned activities in 2025 and 2026.
Answer: True
The band's timeline includes its main active period (1999-2011), a reunion performance in 2014, and planned activities for 2025 and 2026.
The revival of Luv Parade in 2022 featured Karyu, Zero, Tsukasa, and was supported by vocalist Ryo from Angelo.
Answer: False
The 2022 revival of Luv Parade featured Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa, with Taka from Defspiral as the support vocalist, not Ryo from Angelo.
What was the name of D'espairsRay's alter-ego band?
Answer: Animalmania
D'espairsRay maintained an alter-ego band known as Animalmania, which was featured on certain releases.
D'espairsRay reunited for a performance on July 29, 2014, at which event?
Answer: Angelo's 'The Intersection of Dogma' event
The band's reunion performance on July 29, 2014, took place during Angelo's 'The Intersection of Dogma' event, held at Zepp Diver City.
The revival of Luv Parade in 2022 featured Karyu, Zero, Tsukasa, and which support vocalist?
Answer: Taka from Defspiral
The 2022 revival of Luv Parade featured Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa, with Taka from Defspiral serving as the support vocalist.
What are D'espairsRay's planned reunion activities for 2025 and 2026?
Answer: A performance at Cross Road Fest in 2025 and a solo concert in 2026.
Planned reunion activities include a performance at the Cross Road Fest in November 2025 and a concert titled 'D’ESPAIRSRAY LIVE 2026 raptuRe' in May 2026.
Which members revived the cover band Luv Parade in 2022?
Answer: Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa
The revival of Luv Parade in 2022 was undertaken by former D'espairsRay members Karyu, Zero, and Tsukasa.
What was the title of Luv Parade's first mini-album, released on June 1, 2024?
Answer: Joker
Luv Parade released their first mini-album, titled 'Joker,' on June 1, 2024.
D'espairsRay originated from South Korea.
Answer: False
D'espairsRay originated from Japan, not South Korea.
The 'Authority control' section provides links to music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Answer: False
The 'Authority control' section provides standardized identifiers linking to databases like ISNI, VIAF, GND, Library of Congress, and MusicBrainz, used for cataloging and identification, not direct links to streaming services.
D'espairsRay's official website is listed as www.despairsray.jp.
Answer: False
The official website for D'espairsRay is listed as despairsray.com, not www.despairsray.jp.
D'espairsRay originated from which country?
Answer: Japan
D'espairsRay originated from Japan, a key aspect of its identity within the visual kei scene.
What is the official website address for D'espairsRay?
Answer: www.despairsray.com
The official website for D'espairsRay is despairsray.com.