DEATHGAZE (typeset as simply d… Read Full Bio ↴Nagoya, Japan (2003-2007) (2007-2014)
DEATHGAZE (typeset as simply deathgaze from 2004 to 2006) was a Japanese alternative metal band formed in July of 2003 in Nagoya. The band's final line up came in 2009, when only vocalist Ai and drummer Naoki were the remaining founding members still in the band.
Final line-up:
藍 (Ai) - Vocals (2007-present), guitar (2010-present), bass (2003-2008)
貴樹 (Takaki) - Guitar, backing vocals (2009-2014)
孝介 (Kosuke) - Bass, backing vocals (2008-2014)
直樹 (Naoki) - Drums (2003-2014)
DEATHGAZE plays a style of alternative metal with some elements of hard rock (mostly in more recent releases) and some ballads can also be found on albums. They can also be grouped in nagoya kei which is a subgenre of visual kei focusing on a darker sound and appearance, usually with more prominent bass as well.
Before DEATHGAZE had formed, vocalist 葉月 (Hazuki) played in ベリィ with drummer 直樹 (Naoki). 藍 (Ai), then bassist for KeiL, also provided guest backing vocals for the band. After ベリィ had disbanded, the three met up and were joined by guitarist 柑那 (Kanna) and formed DEATHGAZE.
The band started their career with a few small performances and in February of 2004 released their first EP, 「294036224052」. After a brief tour from March-April 2004, Hazuki left to become the vocalist of lynch. and shortly after, Kanna left to play guitar for Puppet Mammy. The remaining two DEATHGAZE members contacted KeiL‘s 直人 (Naoto), who had also provided support guitar for ベリィ, and 宗 (Sou), ex-Be≒Luna and DEATHGAZE was complete again.
After the release of an album, several singles and EPs, vocalist Sou decided to leave the band to get married in the fall of 2006, leaving DEATHGAZE without a frontman once again. The band finished what concerts they had planned, without a vocalist, and announced a hiatus in March of 2007, after going on a coupling tour with ギルガメッシュ (girugämesh) called "Girugaze&Deathgamesh". For this tour, vocal duties were shared by bassist Ai and girugämesh' vocalist Satoshi.
In November 2007, the band returned, with bassist Ai having become the vocalist. They announced 孝介 (Kousuke) as bassist in the beginning of 2008.
The band announced that guitarist Naoto would leave the band for personal reasons after their one-man show at April 26, 2009. On their website it said that the band will continue activities with a support guitarist, 貴樹 (Takaki), who officially became a member at their tour final on December 20, 2009. In 2009 they also held a coupling tour with cocklobin named "Deathlobin".
DEATHGAZE have since released their third full-length album, BLISS OUT, on December 8, 2010. The limited deluxe edition of that album contains a bonus disc with re-recordings of some older songs from around the time of genocide and mass murder.
Since 2010 Vocalist Ai has also taken up the guitar for several songs, and has played an 8-string guitar since 2012.
Ex-members:
葉月 (Hazuki) - Vocals (2003-2004) (now in lynch.)
宗 (Sou) - Vocals (2004-2006)
柑那 (Kanna) - Guitar (2003-2004)
直人 (Naoto) - Guitar, backing vocals (2004-2009)
DEATHGAZE official homepage: www.deathgaze.jp
BLOOD
DEATHGAZE Lyrics
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negau koto mo yurusarenai jikan wo tomete SILENCE
mirai wo nageku mae ni umareta imi mo mada
IN BLOOD
ikiba no nai netsu ga mayou hifu ga hagareru INNOCENCE
mitasarenai jiyuu naraba tsukiyabure CURSED BLOOD
IN BLOOD, NOWHERE A BORN
kono mama kizu wo kasanete karameta chi ga mazaru you ni
muku no hikari wo somete subete ga tokeau made
omae to mitai sekai
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FUNNY
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
saa tsubusareta me wo hiraki kagayaki hajimeta keshiki no naka e
kowasareta kankaku de kikoenai akumu wo utae
yami ga furuete oto wo kesu nara kono karada wo subete tokihanatte ima
IN BLOOD, NOWHERE A BORN
kono mama kizu wo fusaide kono omoi kiete shimau nara
ikita akashi wo semete kokoro ga hikisaku made
omae to itai sekai
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FUNNY
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FANNY
I'M BLOODY FUNNY BABY, DIS BLOODY FANNY BABY
In DEATHGAZE's song BLOOD, the lyrics center around the themes of horror, suffering, and self-love. The song opens with the image of an "innocence" being crushed and destroyed, which is then followed by a call for "silence" in order to stop the unstoppable passage of time. The sense of loss and despair continues throughout the song, with descriptions of bodily disintegration and the inability to breathe. The singer repeats the phrase "IN BLOOD" throughout the song, indicating that this is the only thing that will bring them relief.
The second verse is even more disturbing, with the singer describing an out-of-control fever and skin that is falling apart. The singer is cursed with a sense of claustrophobia and a lack of freedom, with no escape from their suffering. The chorus then repeats the call for self-love, with the singer affirming that "I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME" and asking for their listener to do the same. The final lines of the song describe a world where darkness reigns and sound is obliterated -- the only way out is to "let go of this body completely."
Overall, BLOOD is a dark and unsettling song that delves into the human experience of pain and despair. It asks the listener to confront the brutality of existence and find the courage to love themselves in spite of all their flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
ozomaranai yume ga uzuku oshitsubusareta INNOCENCE
Innocence that had been crushed with trembling, endless nightmares
negau koto mo yurusarenai jikan wo tomete SILENCE
Silently, stopping time where even wishes are not allowed to be granted
mirai wo nageku mae ni umareta imi mo mada
Even the meaning of being born, before mourning the future, is not yet clear
ikiba no nai netsu ga mayou hifu ga hagareru INNOCENCE
Innocence with no escape, where the fever wanders and skin tears
mitasarenai jiyuu naraba tsukiyabure CURSED BLOOD
If freedom cannot be fulfilled, then stab with cursed blood
iki ga dekinai kurai afuredasu hodo saa
Until it overflows to the point where breathing becomes impossible, come on
kono mama kizu wo kasanete karameta chi ga mazaru you ni
As it is, the blood that accumulates wounds, like mixing colors
muku no hikari wo somete subete ga tokeau made
Until everything is melted with purity-filled light
omae to mitai sekai
The world that I want to see with you
saa tsubusareta me wo hiraki kagayaki hajimeta keshiki no naka e
Now, open your crushed eyes and enter the scenery where shine has begun
kowasareta kankaku de kikoenai akumu wo utae
Sing of nightmares that cannot be heard with shattered senses
yami ga furuete oto wo kesu nara kono karada wo subete tokihanatte ima
If darkness shakes and extinguishes sound, then release your whole body now
kono mama kizu wo fusaide kono omoi kiete shimau nara
If these feelings disappear by binding my wounds like this
ikita akashi wo semete kokoro ga hikisaku made
Then grasp the proof of living and rip apart your heart
omae to itai sekai
The painful world that I want to be in with you
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I have to love myself even in this bloody state, and you have to love me too
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FUNNY
I am just bloody, like this funny state
I'M BLOODY FUNNY BABY, DIS BLOODY FANNY BABY
I am a bloody funny baby, this bloody fanny baby
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ashley Fournier
DEATHGAZE - BLOOD
nozomaranai yume ga uzuku oshitsubusareta INNOCENCE
negau koto mo yurusarenai jikan wo tomete SILENCE
mirai wo nageku mae ni umareta imi mo mada
IN BLOOD
ikiba no nai netsu ga mayou hifu ga hagareru INNOCENCE
mitasarenai jiyuu naraba tsukiyabure CURSED BLOOD
iki ga dekinai kurai afuredasu hodo saa
IN BLOOD, NOWHERE A BORN
kono mama kizu wo kasanete karameta chi ga mazaru you ni
muku no hikari wo somete subete ga tokeau made
omae to mitai sekai
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FUNNY
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
saa tsubusareta me wo hiraki kagayaki hajimeta keshiki no naka e
kowasareta kankaku de kikoenai akumu wo utae
yami ga furuete oto wo kesu nara kono karada wo subete tokihanatte ima
IN BLOOD, NOWHERE A BORN
kono mama kizu wo fusaide kono omoi kiete shimau nara
ikita akashi wo semete kokoro ga hikisaku made
omae to itai sekai
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FUNNY
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FANNY
I'M BLOODY FUNNY BABY, DIS BLOODY FANNY BABY
Obi Juan
Bro llevo un culo de años buscando esta rola. Fueron 10 largos años. Al fin lo encontré!!!
Hansel Marin
Yo la conocí hace casi los mismos años.. Pero yo perdí el CD con esta y otras rolas de una revista física llamada visual kei .. solo que después encontré la canción aquí en YouTube
R. DomMizseD
holy molly, thanks for uploading this in hd!
aragorn767
Why is this band still not on Spotify.
Hansel Marin
Lamentablemente no está está canción y solo está un álbum.. También bueno.. Solo eso
Jonatan vilar
@aragorn767 si hubo un parate y ahora volvieron con ese nombre, pero estan las canciones mas conocidas de deathgaze al menos en spotify
aragorn767
@Jonatan vilar Wow! Name change?
Jonatan vilar
DARRELL in spotify
aragorn767
@「日本の音楽」V系 and Jrock Music Exactly.
Ashley Fournier
DEATHGAZE - BLOOD
nozomaranai yume ga uzuku oshitsubusareta INNOCENCE
negau koto mo yurusarenai jikan wo tomete SILENCE
mirai wo nageku mae ni umareta imi mo mada
IN BLOOD
ikiba no nai netsu ga mayou hifu ga hagareru INNOCENCE
mitasarenai jiyuu naraba tsukiyabure CURSED BLOOD
iki ga dekinai kurai afuredasu hodo saa
IN BLOOD, NOWHERE A BORN
kono mama kizu wo kasanete karameta chi ga mazaru you ni
muku no hikari wo somete subete ga tokeau made
omae to mitai sekai
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FUNNY
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
saa tsubusareta me wo hiraki kagayaki hajimeta keshiki no naka e
kowasareta kankaku de kikoenai akumu wo utae
yami ga furuete oto wo kesu nara kono karada wo subete tokihanatte ima
IN BLOOD, NOWHERE A BORN
kono mama kizu wo fusaide kono omoi kiete shimau nara
ikita akashi wo semete kokoro ga hikisaku made
omae to itai sekai
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FUNNY
I MUST BLOODY LOVE ME, YOU MUST BLOODY LOVE ME
I'M JUST BLOODY, LIKE DIS FANNY
I'M BLOODY FUNNY BABY, DIS BLOODY FANNY BABY