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
proof
DEATHGAZE Lyrics
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I say all alone.
My lost forever.
Break my vain decade.
この思いが張り裂けても
感じていて消えない様に
And wish for never hate to me.
We never end.
I need you forever.
You never think.
And wish for never love to me.
We never end.
You need me forever.
今 響け 崩れない様に 辿り着くまで
一つになる 絡めた心
離れはしない 目を開け 全てを信じて
I never think.
And wish for never hate to me.
We never end.
I need you forever.
You never think.
And wish for never love to me.
We never end.
You need me forever.
今 響け 崩れない様に 辿り着くさ きっと
祈り届け 叶うまで 絆を抱いて
もし疲れて 朽ち果てても
忘れないで 笑っていよう
The lyrics to DEATHGAZE's song "proof" are powerful and emotional. The song appears to be about a deep, intense love that is both enduring and unyielding. The singer begins by saying "I just say goodbye, I say all alone, my lost forever, break my vain decade." This suggests that the singer has lost something - perhaps a person or a relationship - and that they have been struggling to come to terms with this loss for years. They may feel like their life has been wasted, or that they have been living a meaningless existence. However, despite this pain and sadness, they are resolved to move forward and say goodbye.
Later in the song, the singer talks about the powerful connection they share with someone else. They say "We never end, I need you forever, you never think and wish for never love to me. We never end, you need me forever." This suggests a deep, abiding love that cannot be broken. The singer believes that they will always be together, no matter what happens. They also say "I never think and wish for never hate to me," which suggests that they have no ill feelings towards their partner. Instead, they are completely devoted to them.
Overall, "proof" is a song about love, loss, and endurance. It speaks to the idea that even when things are difficult and painful, love can endure and triumph in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
I just say goodbye.
I am bidding farewell to someone or something.
I say all alone.
I am stating that I am alone or lonely.
My lost forever.
I have lost something or someone forever.
Break my vain decade.
I am hoping to break free from a decade of unaccomplished, meaningless pursuits.
この思いが張り裂けても 感じていて消えない様に
Even if this emotion tears me apart, I am feeling it intensely and it will not disappear.
I never think. And wish for never hate to me. We never end. I need you forever. You never think. And wish for never love to me. We never end. You need me forever.
I promise to never think negative thoughts and I hope that hatred is never directed towards me. Our connection will never end, and I will always need you while you will always need me. I ask that you never think negative thoughts towards me and hope that love is never directed towards me.
今 響け 崩れない様に 辿り着くまで
Now, let us resonate and persevere until we reach our goal without breaking apart.
一つになる 絡めた心 離れはしない 目を開け 全てを信じて
Our hearts are intertwined as one and we will never be separated. Keep your eyes open and believe in everything.
今 響け 崩れない様に 辿り着くさ きっと 祈り届け 叶うまで 絆を抱いて
Now, let us resonate without breaking apart until we reach our destination. Let our prayers be heard and keep holding onto our bond until it is fulfilled.
もし疲れて 朽ち果てても 忘れないで 笑っていよう
Even if we are exhausted and wither away, let us not forget to smile.
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@starfuckerification
This is the best deathgaze song!!!! Still!!!
@WOLFameleXoX3
My favourite song of them. It touches my heart~
@birdstuff.mp4
2021 e ainda sorrindo.
@leonardonascimento5787
Good melody and harmony 👏👏👏👏👏
@VergilSydow
I love this music ! Really love. Forever in my heart 🖤
@lexandrkostsiuchenko4360
Спасибо ребята)
@MuziKFr3aK01
Awesome My Fave Song's I Luv <3 this Song Called " Proof " to Touchy and kinda a bit of Catchy too but most of all is Epic and Intensity too !!!
@MuziKFr3aK01
I Luv <3 this Song so Touch and Nice Solos on the Electric Guitars...' So Passionate and Truly !!! Awesome and very Catchy a bit and Melody and Awesome very Epic intense too !!!
@romariorodrigues7649
Saudades dessa banda maravilhosa ❤
@Mars-gg5ff
Saudades...