The band’s name, decided upon by guitarist ミヤ, was originally the name of a character from the Japanese children’s program "Ponkickies." The band is also known as “six-nine” from a play on words, since six-nine can be pronounced “muku” (六九) in Japanese. June 9th (6/9) is also known as "MUCC day" by their fans.
In 2000 the band had their first interview in the monthly publication FOOL’S MATE, issue 221. TATTOO (on vocals) changed his name to Tatsurou and the band’s name MUCC was changed to ムック (pronounced MUKKU). On 6/9 ("MUCC day") they released their first CD single “娼婦/廃” (Shoufu/Hai) and a second press of their album “アンティーク” (Antiiku).
They went on their first tour in Europe in 2005 after they had been signed by the French label Soundlicious, which released their full albums. They mainly performed in France and Germany. In 2006 they were contacted by the German label GAN-SHIN and started a new tour in Germany. In August of 2006 they performed at Ram's Head Live for Otakon, their first United States performance. Their biggest European tour was in spring 2007 when they released their album "極彩" (Gokusai). They visited the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, France, Switzerland and Germany. Their concerts in Germany were a coupled tour with the band BALZAC. In May they performed in the United States for the second time during the J-rock Revolution Festival.
In 2008 their album "志恩" (Shion) was released, not only in Japan but also Europe and the United States as well. The band performed on the touring festival "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008" in the United States from March through April, headlined by Atreyu and other bands. In June they performed at the hardrock festival Sweden Rock Festival 2008.
In late July through October 2008 they continued the "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008" tour in Europe. "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008 International" was originally limited to the United Kingdom with a different lineup than the United States tour. However, shows were extended to Scandinavia, Netherlands and Germany upon the fans' wishes.
In August 2008 they worked together with Ken from L'arc~en~Ciel. Ken produced their single "アゲハ" (Ageha) which was released on August 27th, 2008 in Japan and digitally for overseas fans.
On January 28th, 2009 they released a new single "空と糸" (Sora to ito) together with Ken from L'arc~en~Ciel.
On March 4th, 2009 their 9th album "球体" (Kyuutai) was released and was followed by a national and world wide tour including Europe, USA and South America in late 2009.
In 2010 they released the Singles "Yakusoku" and "Falling down" accompanied by a Japan tour and followed by their full album "Karma" which came along with the "CHEMICAL PARADE" tour at the end of 2010 and a European "CHEMICAL PARADE" tour in Europe in January 2011 and some Asian dates in May.
In the following time they released the singles "Arcadia" which also featured DAISHI DANCE and Nirvana before their 15th Anniversary concert named “-MUCC 15th Anniversary year Live- MUCC vs ムック vs MUCC” at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall1-3 and their short "-MUCC 15th Anniversary year Live(s) – “97-12″ tour.
They participated in a tour called "J-ROCK EVOLUTION" together with girugamesh, alice nine, D=OUT and more for an Asian tour and announced a new single called "MOTHER" and a new album called "Shangri-la" for the end of 2012.
MUCC has played over 650gigs worldwide so far. Recently in May 2011, the band achieved Nippon Budokan concert 2days in a row with 15,000 audiences in total.
They’ve also performed in more than 100 events abroad and make frequent visits to Europe and Asia for one-man shows.
The band is now well known and very popular for their overwhelming live performances and the unique emotional expressions around the world. And for such reasons, MUCC is often invited to perform opening acts when overseas artists like GUNS N’ ROSES and Smashing Pumpkins come on tour in Japan.
Loud rock, folk, ballads and electro and so on…
Recently MUCC is seeking much attention for the new challenges of the musical diversity with other genres such as electro. Yet their musical principle of lyricism and nostalgia are still recognised as their solid characteristic through its process.
Miya plays DJ sets as his another project and Tatsuro has been a radio DJ over 2years, which explains that MUCC also plays an active role beyond their musical performances as a rockband.
Although MUCC is categorised as Visual-kei, this band is very conspicuous and has an extraordinary figure in Japanese music industry.
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Nageki no kane
ムック Lyrics
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自分意義する為の価値は流れ
消えてゆく消えてゆく
東の空に誓った決意
がむしゃらに描き培った想い
どこへゆく どこへゆく
どれだけこの日常が
どんなに当たり前であったのか
長い長い夢から目覚めた
子供達は立ち尽くした
夕焼けは全てを焼き尽くした
落下断裂 声は虚しく
その願い届かず
存在の意義、生きてく証
どこへ印せばいい?
嘆きの鐘が鳴く
全ての終わり示すかの様に
命刻んだ夜の数だけ
嘆きの鐘が
この現実に向き合えと鳴り止まぬ
見上げることの出来ぬ空に響く
カラカラないた カラカラないた
憂鬱の虫よ
お前はどこへ どこへゆくのだ
色の無い景色 背負って
当ても無く道無き道を
嘆きの鐘が鳴く
命刻んだ歌夜の数だけ
全ての終わり示してゆく
嘆きの鐘が
この現実に向き合えと鳴り止まぬ
見上げることの出来ぬ空に
零になれ。
全て失った何もかもが無に還った
そんなちっぽけな物語だ
今を受け入れろ
そこに留まる価値
なんてありゃしねえ
声無き声で叫び唄え強く
The lyrics of ムック's song "Nageki no kane" convey a sense of struggle and inner turmoil. The passage of time brings about the loss of value and purpose in one's own existence, as these things gradually fade away. The determination and resolve, once pledged in the eastern sky, are now depicted as desperate feelings that have been nurtured and drawn recklessly. There is a sense of uncertainty, as the lyrics question where this journey will lead and reflect on how mundane everyday life used to be taken for granted. The desire for proof and validation exists in the wake of a long dream, as the children who have awakened stand motionless, witnessing the sunset burning everything to ashes. The shattered voice of their wishes does not reach its intended destination, leaving the question of where to imprint the significance of their existence. The mournful bell tolls as if to signify the end of everything, and it is a reminder of the countless nights that have been marked by the songs carved into life. The bell does not cease its ringing, urging them to face the harsh reality that echoes in a sky they can no longer look up to.
Line by Line Meaning
時が過ぎゆくその葛藤の中で
In the midst of the passing struggles and conflicts
自分意義する為の価値は流れ
The value for self-meaning flows away
消えてゆく消えてゆく
Fading away, fading away
東の空に誓った決意
The determination sworn to the eastern sky
がむしゃらに描き培った想い
Feelings that were earnestly drawn and nurtured
どこへゆく どこへゆく
Where are they going, where are they going
どれだけこの日常が
How much this everyday life
どんなに当たり前であったのか
Was taken for granted
証明を 今、証明を
Prove it now, prove it
長い長い夢から目覚めた
Awakening from a long, long dream
子供達は立ち尽くした
The children stood still
夕焼けは全てを焼き尽くした
The sunset burned everything to ashes
落下断裂 声は虚しく
Falling apart, the voice empty
その願い届かず
That wish doesn't reach
存在の意義、生きてく証
The meaning of existence, proof of living on
どこへ印せばいい?
Where should one leave their mark?
嘆きの鐘が鳴く
The bell of lamentation tolls
全ての終わり示すかの様に
As if indicating the end of everything
命刻んだ夜の数だけ
Only the number of nights etched in life
嘆きの鐘が
The bell of lamentation
この現実に向き合えと鳴り止まぬ
Continues to ring, urging one to face this reality
見上げることの出来ぬ空に響く
Resonating in the sky that cannot be looked up to
カラカラないた カラカラないた
I cried, I cried emptily
憂鬱の虫よ
Oh, creature of melancholy
お前はどこへ どこへゆくのだ
Where are you going, where are you going
色の無い景色 背負って
Carrying a colorless scenery
当ても無く道無き道を
Without aim, on a path without a path
嘆きの鐘が鳴く
The bell of lamentation tolls
命刻んだ歌夜の数だけ
Only the number of nights with songs engraved in life
全ての終わり示してゆく
Continues to indicate the end of everything
嘆きの鐘が
The bell of lamentation
この現実に向き合えと鳴り止まぬ
Continues to ring, urging one to face this reality
見上げることの出来ぬ空に
In the sky that cannot be looked up to
零になれ。
Become zero.
全て失った何もかもが無に還った
Everything lost, returning to nothing
そんなちっぽけな物語だ
Such a small, insignificant story
今を受け入れろ
Accept the present now
そこに留まる価値
There is value in staying there
なんてありゃしねえ
There isn't such a thing
声無き声で叫び唄え強く
Shout and sing strongly with voiceless voices
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: miya
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Crossgold
Mucc is amazing! 2021 and I still listen to them!
Luis H P
Elegante ese tema 🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪
Jochen Grentz
Mucc is just Awesome still listening in 2022
DraculaXHunter101
The intro in Nageki no Kane rips so hard!
One of the sickest bands out of Japan, hands down!
seinenisu
Tokiga sugi yuku sono katto no naka de
Jibun igi suru tame no kachi wa nagare
Kieteyuku
Higashi no zora ni chigatta ketsui
Gamushara ni egaki tsuchikatta omoi
Doko e yuku
Doredake kono nichijou ga donna ni atari mae de attanoka
Shoumei wo ima shoumei wo
Nagai nagai yume kara mezameta kodomotachi wa tachitsukushita
Yuuyake wa subete wo yakitsukushita
Rakkadanretsu koe wa munashiku sono negai todokazu
Sonzai no igi ikiteku akashi doko e jiruseba ii
Nageki no kane ga naku subete no owari shimesuka no youni
Inochi kizainda yoru no kazudake
Nageki no kane ga kono kenjitsu ni mukiaue tonari tomame
Miageru koto no dekine zora ni hibiku
Karakara naita
Yuuutsu no mushiyo
Omae wa doko e yukunoda
Iro no nai keshiki seotte
Atemo naku michinaki michi wo
Nageki no kane ga naku inochi kizainda uta yoru no kazudake
Subete no owari ga shimeshiteyuku
Nageki no kane ga kono kenjitsu ni mukiaue tonari tomame
Miageru koto no dekine zora ni
Zero ni nare. subete ushinatta nanimo kamo ga muni kaetta
Sonna chippakena monogatari da
Ima wo ukeirero soko ni tomaru kachi nante aryashi nee
Koenaki koe de sakebi utae tsuyoku
Chandra Anugrah Pratama
beginning of the song sounds like 'rrrrrrobot jatooooooooooh' (means Falling Robot in Indonesian)
Lucifer
ナゲキノカネ
Reyth
Spotify, you fucker, why did you block half of Mucc in my freakin country? ;((
Lucifer
嘆の金 目へ目の前にある意味がある意味不明な？
Brandon Sandoval
Ayyyyyyyy