Guitar: 弐 (Nii, born 22 July… Read Full Bio ↴Vocals: 左迅 (Satoshi, born 13 October, 1984)
Guitar: 弐 (Nii, born 22 July, 1984)
Bass: 愁 (ShuU, born 26 December, 1984)
Drums: Яyo, born 20 September, 1986)
girugamesh (ギルガメッシュ) was a Japanese alternative metal Visual-kei band, formed in 2003 and disbanded in 2016. The name was believed to be derived from the earliest known poem; Epic of Gilgamesh, but when asked about their choice for the name in an interview it was revealed that it actually came from the Final Fantasy character Gilgamesh, written as "Girugamesh" in japanese. The music of girugamesh is metal with gloomy undertones, sometimes experimenting with more electronic pop-rock sounds. Formed in 2003 in Chiba, ShuU and Nii had been friends since elementary school, the earliest incarnation of the band made its first performance while the members were still in high school. girugamesh began playing gigs in 2003, until they were signed to record label Gaina-Japan. Their first single, “Kaisen Sengen” was ranked #10 on the Oricon Indies chart. In 2005, girugamesh embarked on a nation-wide tour, after which they released their first live DVD, featuring footage from the tour, and after more touring, released an EP, Goku - Shohankei Enban.
In 2007, girugamesh was signed to the European label Gan-Shin. The band then was part of a 9-band Japanese rock festival in Los Angeles, California called “J-Rock Revolution”. They were part of the second night alongside Merry, D’espairsRay and MUCC. Around the time of J-Rock Revolution, some of the performing bands released material on the iTunes Music Store.
Their appearance gradually changed, while girugamesh began in the visual kei scene over time their style changed to a more casual look.
In 2016 they announced that their "chimera" Europe tour would be the last one and that they will hold a last live on July 10th at ZEPP DIVER CITY.
On November 22, 2017, girugamesh appeared on "[2017.11.22] TRIBUTE OF MUCC - 縁 [en] -" with a cover song titled: 五月雨 which was included as 1 of 2 secret bonus tracks (the other 恋は水色 by ムック(MUCC)). They also released this under the alias 左迅×弐×愁×Яyo.
Former members:
Vocals: Cyrien (2003, went on to play in Sel'm)
Guitar: Hotaru (2003)
OHP: http://www.girugamesh.jp/jp/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/girugamesh
ULTIMATE 4
ギルガメッシュ Lyrics
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(It's grown into a scream)
外見だけ中身からっぽ
限界を突破して fly away 世界歪ます vol.で
それぞれのバックグラウンド output これが産まれた NEW ROCK
(Is everybody going crazy?)
(Is everybody going crazy?)
それに群がる過度なミーハー
くだらない馬鹿なカテゴライズ その壁ぶち壊したくて
響かせるバッキングと cool beat 乗り遅れるな NEW WAVE
誰も真似が出来ない MUSIC マイクロフォンから digital input
誰も真似が出来ない MUSIC 届ける ULTIMATEな ENERGY
この先ずっといつまでも 問いを重ねる"今の流行り"に
踊り踊らされて当たる 一瞬の栄光はいらない
限界を突破して fly away 世界歪ますvol.で
それぞれのバックグラウンド output これが産まれた NEW ROCK
くだらない馬鹿なカテゴライズ その壁ぶち壊したくて
響かせるバッキングと cool beat 乗り遅れるな NEW WAVE
The first verse of ULTIMATE 4 begins with a distaste for the slow and lethargic music that has taken over the scene, and a desire to break free from the empty outer appearances that seem to dominate everything. The song then takes on a rebellious tone, as it urges everyone to break through their limits and fly away into a new world of twisted volume. The unique backgrounds of each member are what allow this new wave of rock to be born, with the powerful backing and cool beats that can't be ignored.
The chorus is a commentary on the current state of music, with the poisonous melodies and excessive adherence to popular trends that plague so much of the industry. The desire to break down the walls of categorization and introduce something new and unheard of is key to this song's message. There is a call to action for all those who feel the same way, to not be left behind and to join in creating this new wave of sound. The final verse ends with a refusal to conform to fleeting trends, and a determination to keep questioning the way things are done.
Line by Line Meaning
気だるい MUSIC うんざり
Feeling lethargic and tired of the music
外見だけ中身からっぽ
Empty inside, only the appearance is left
限界を突破して fly away 世界歪ます vol.で
Breaking through the limit and flying away, distorting the world with volume
それぞれのバックグラウンド output これが産まれた NEW ROCK
The output of each individual's background creates this new rock
(Is everybody going crazy?)
Questioning if everyone is going crazy
金に毒された Melody
The melody is poisoned by money
(Is everybody going crazy?)
Questioning if everyone is going crazy
それに群がる過度なミーハー
Excessive flocking to it by blindly following the trend
くだらない馬鹿なカテゴライズ その壁ぶち壊したくて
Wanting to break down the silly, foolish categorization wall
響かせるバッキングと cool beat 乗り遅れるな NEW WAVE
Don't miss the new wave, with echoing backing and a cool beat
誰も真似が出来ない MUSIC マイクロフォンから digital input
Music that no one can imitate, digital input from the microphone
誰も真似が出来ない MUSIC 届ける ULTIMATEな ENERGY
Deliver ultimate energy through music that cannot be imitated
この先ずっといつまでも 問いを重ねる"今の流行り"に
Always questioning the trend of the moment that lies ahead
踊り踊らされて当たる 一瞬の栄光はいらない
No need for a momentary glory achieved by being forced to dance
限界を突破して fly away 世界歪ますvol.で
Breaking through the limit and flying away, distorting the world with volume
それぞれのバックグラウンド output これが産まれた NEW ROCK
The output of each individual's background creates this new rock
くだらない馬鹿なカテゴライズ その壁ぶち壊したくて
Wanting to break down the silly, foolish categorization wall
響かせるバッキングと cool beat 乗り遅れるな NEW WAVE
Don't miss the new wave, with echoing backing and a cool beat
Writer(s): 左迅, 左迅, ギルガメッシュ, ギルガメッシュ
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blessingsforthe239
I lovee this sonnnngggg :) great stufff:)))
Mr. Starscream
most underrated nü metal song ever
HEXA*
Girugamesh FTW!!!!
Daj Jednego
Wulkan w Tesco!!! xD
Sophie M
<3333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 No words ...! <3333333333
idasl
@nachoksnake Exactly XD
X D
Exactly what?