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Diaura
Japanese visual kei rock band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Diaura (ディオーラ, Diōra) is a four-member Japanese visual kei rock band, currently signed to their own record label, called NDG, they were formerly under Galaxy Inc.[1][2] and then Ains. The band formed in December 2009 by yo-ka (ex-Valluna and Megamasso roadie), Kei (ex-Valluna), Yuu (ex-Valluna), and later recruited Shoya.[3] Their current fourth member and then-support drummer, Tatsuya, was later on added to the group as an official member after ex-drummer Yuu's departure from the group due to tendinitis. Their debut single "Shitsuyoku no Seiiki" was released on January 19, 2011.[4] Diaura released their first full studio album Genesis on March 21, 2012[5] and their second full studio album Focus on December 4, 2013.[6]
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History
Yo-ka and Yuu first formed a short-lived band called Marely, and after they disbanded, yo-ka joined Valluna, which quickly became popular with fans of visual kei. When Valluna split, yo-ka and guitarist Kei founded Diaura (short for "Dictatorial Aura") with drummer Yuu, and later their agent helped to recruit bassist Shoya.[7] Their first album, Genesis was released in March 2012 to critical acclaim, Allmusic writer John D. Buchanan gave it four and a half stars, saying "this is one of the best debuts VK had ever seen, spectacularly fulfilling Diaura's promise and cementing their place as one of the pre-eminent bands in the scene."[8]
Drummer Yuu announced his departure from the band in October 2012 due to tendonitis.[9][7]
In April 2013, support drummer Tatsuya officially joined the band.[10][7]
Moving to a new label, Blowgrow, allowed them to have access to better quality recording studios which elevated their sound significantly.[7] They later returned to Ains, and then in August 2019, the band established its own indie label called NDG.[11][12]
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Influence
Kei cited Kouichi from Laputa as his primary influence.[13] Tatsuya stated that he was into Luna Sea, Laputa and JUDY AND MARY.[13]
Members
- Current
- yo-ka – vocals
- Kei (佳衣) – guitar
- Shoya (翔也) – bass
- Tatsuya (達也) – drums
- Former
- Yuu (勇) – drums (2010–2012)
Discography
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Studio albums
Compilation albums
Mini albums
Singles
- The singles where tracklists are not added separately only feature the title song.
- Venue-only single releases were not included in the list due to their limited availability
DVDs
- 独-Dictator-裁 (August 3, 2011)
- Master (November 30, 2011)
- Judgement Day (August 28, 2012)
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