Light Bringer was a Japanese power metal band active from 2005 to 2014. They have released 5 studio albums, 2 video albums, 2 EPs, 6 singles, 3 demos and 1 compilation.
Light Bringer | |
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| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 2005–2014 |
| Labels | King Records |
| Past members |
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| Website | lightbringer-lovely.com |
History edit
The band was founded in 2005 by bassist Hibiki in Tokyo. He was joined by vocalist Fuki, keyboardist Mao, guitarist Hide and drummer Ryo. The band's name is a reference to Lucifer. In 2006 and 2007 Light Bringer released three singles: "1st Demo", "Overture" and "Episode".[2]
Light Bringer debuted with an EP titled "Heartful Message",[2] released via Black-listed Productions.[1] Guitarist Hide was replaced by Kazu. The band's first full-length record, Tales Of Almanac, was released in 2009. Their second album, titled Midnight Circus, was released in 2010.[2] They were signed to King Records in 2011.[1] That same year, Kazu left the band. Light Bringer's third album, Genesis, was released via King Records in 2012.[2] It was ranked No. 28 at Oricon's albums chart.[3]
Drummer Satoru and guitarist Seiya left the band. JaY and Hideaki Yumida joined in 2013.[2] Their fourth album, titled Scenes of Infinity, released in 2013, was ranked No. 29 by Oricon,[3] and their fifth, Monument, released in 2014,[4] was ranked No. 26.[3]
On December 21, 2014, Light Bringer went on an indefinite hiatus.[5] Fuki remained active in Unlucky Morpheus and Doll$Boxx.[2] Hibiki and Yumida joined Mardelas.[6]
Members edit
Last line-up edit
- Hibiki – bass (2005–2014)
- Fuki – vocals (2005–2014)
- Mao – keyboards (2005–2014)
- JaY – guitars (2013–2014)
- Hideaki Yumida – drums (2013–2014)
Former members edit
- Ryo – drums (2005–2007)
- Hide – guitars (2005–2006)
- Satoru – drums (2007–2012)
- Kazu – guitars (2007–2011)
- Seiya – guitars (2008–2012)
Timeline edit
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Tales of Almanac (2009)
- Midnight Circus (2010)
- Genesis (2012)
- Scenes of Infinity (2013)
- Monument (2014)
EPs edit
- "Heartful Message" (2007)
- "Deux poupées" (2008)
Video albums edit
- Memory of Genesis (2012)
- The Light Brings the Past Scenes (2014)
Singles edit
- "Hearn's Heaven" (2008)
- "Diamond" (2010)
- "Upstream Children" (2010)
- "Burned 07" (2011)
- "Noah" (2011)
- "Icarus" (2014)
Demos edit
- "1st Demo" (2006)
- "Overture" (2006)
- "Episode" (2007)
Compilations edit
- Deux Poupées (Extra Edition) (2008)
References edit
- ^ a b c "LIGHT BRINGER". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b c d e f "Light Bringer". metallian.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ a b c "LIGHT BRINGERの作品". oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "New Album from LIGHT BRINGER". jame-world.com. 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "LIGHT BRINGER Announce Hiatus". jame-world.com. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Mardelas to Make Major Debut". jame-world.com. 2015-01-12. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
External links edit
- Official website (archived)