Janne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc (ジャンヌダルク) is a japanese rock band. They are able to mix an edgy, crisp sound with catchy melodies－satisfying both hardcore rock/metal fans and those who prefer simple melody. members : Yasu (currently in Acid Black Cherry) as vocalist ｙｏｕ on guitar 松本和之/DAMIJAW (Kazuyuki Matsumoto / ka-yu) on bass ｋｉｙｏ on keyboards Shuji on drums Osaka 1989. At the age of 14, Yasu and Ka-yu, who went to school together, decide to form a band. The two recruit Kiyo and Chiba. The formation is Yasu on vocals, Ka-yu on bass, Chiba on drums and Kiyo on keyboard. For unknown reasons, Ka-yu then leaves the band and is replaced by Ino. In 1990, the band is given the name Okyan Teiisu. In 1991, you joins the group as the new guitarist. The name Janne Da Arc is now adopted, inspired by a character from the manga Violence Jack, created by Go Nagai. Chiba leaves the group for several months in 1992, and Shuji becomes the backup drummer for the band until Chiba returns. In that same year, Ka-yu returns, and the group begins their time as an indies band in the Japanese rock scene, recording their first demo tape in November. Two more demo tapes follow in 1993 and 1994. In 1995, Chiba leaves the band for good and Shuji becomes the permanent drummer. In 1997, their first mini-album Resist is recorded. 1998 brings Dearly, re-recorded version of Resist with new songs. Then CHAOS MODE comes in 1999. 1999, this year marks a turning point in the history of Janne Da Arc. The band is finally signed to a major label, Avex Trax, and their debut single as a major group, RED ZONE is released. The band embarks upon their first tour as a major group, called CHAOS ZONE. 2000 brings their first major album, D.N.A.. Since then, they have been a major player in the rock scene as one of the best selling bands. On January 26, 2007, the band announced that Janne Da Arc would be put on hiatus and the band members would be working on their solo projects.