There are (or were) at least 14 bands called Empire including a podcast pro… Read Full Bio ↴There are (or were) at least 14 bands called Empire including a podcast produced by the UK film magazine Empire.

1) EMPiRE, were a Japanese female idol group which debuted in August of 2017 and disbanded 2nd June 2022. They were launched as a joint project between the record label avex and Watanabe Junnosuke's agency, WACK, going by the name "Project aW" before debut. The founding members were YUKA EMPiRE, MiDORiKO EMPiRE, MAYU EMPiRE, YU-Ki EMPiRE, and YUiNA EMPiRE. They debuted on the album WACK & SCRAMBLES WORKS on 6 December with the song EMPiRE is COMiNG.

At the conclusion of WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2018, two new members were added to the group; MAHO EMPiRE and MiKiNA EMPiRE. At the same time, YUiNA EMPiRE was permanently transferred to sister group BiS. EMPiRE released their first album, THE EMPiRE STRiKES START!!, on 11 April. They followed this up with the release of the EP EMPiRE originals on 26 August.

At the beginning of 2019, on 29 January, YUKA EMPiRE announced her graduation from EMPiRE. The group released their debut single (and final release featuring YUKA), Pierce, on 27 February. On 4 March, YUKA officially left EMPiRE following the conclusion of the group's 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE live. She was subsequently replaced by NOW EMPiRE following the conclusion of WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2019.

On May 30th 2022 it was announced the EMPiRE would disband following their June 2nd DOPE MAGiC TOUR show at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA. At the end of the show, it was announced that all current members would form a new group, ExWHYZ. The group's final tour, under the name ex-EMPiRE, will be held in July and August 2022.

Members:
MiDORiKO EMPiRE (2017 - 2022)
MAYU EMPiRE (2017 - 2022)
YU-Ki EMPiRE (2017 - 2022)
MAHO EMPiRE (2018 - 2022)
MiKiNA EMPiRE (2018 - 2022)
NOW EMPiRE (2019 - 2022)

Former Members:
YUiNA EMPiRE (2017 - 2018)
YUKA EMPiRE (2017 - 2019)

2) Empire (formerly known as Empires Erased) was a progressive deathcore band from New York City. Their line-up consisted of:

Paul Bennardo: Vocals
Mauricio Jorquera: Guitar
Dan Pandaa: Guitar/Vocals
Julian Martinez: Bass
Jeremy Lopez: Drums

The band released their debut album The Decadent Movement, a 7-song EP, in 2010 and subsequently disbanded at the end of the year.

3) Empire were an early 80's punk rock band featuring the legendary Derwood and Mark Laff of Generation X and released the classic 'Expensive Sound' LP in 1981.

Mixing indie and post-punk sounds they have been compared to early Joy Division and The Cure as well as more obvious bands like Rites of Spring. The album was re-released on CD in 2003, featuring 11 bonus tracks.

4) A Hip Hop group-. Empire- Think the Boot Camp half Wu-Tang, Adam Bomb, Tony “Scandalis” Ranks, Tek Man, The Rhyme Animal, Talksick, Mezziah, Keele, Friday, Doc, Chem, Jooker and Craven Morehead have been terrorizing wackness sine before the turn of the millineum and are going to GET IT with their summer 2008 debut. Playing The Next Shit showcase. NOW Magazine March 2008

Empire- S.A.R.S. (Sick Artist Runnin’ Shit) The series 1-6 The digustngly talented crew has been assembling a Tony Touch 50-MC-style street hop swarm of showcases for years. A particular favorite Vol.2 where Adam Bomb permanently steels Freeway’s “What we do” with his jaw dropping flow. NOW Magazine- January 2009 Top 10 Toronto Mixtapes (Pick 3)

5) A progressive rock movement from Australia , featuring:
Jarrod Beaver - Lead Guitar
Jordan White - Rythm Guitar
Joshua Quinn - Bass Guitar
Jordan Giblett - Drums

They are as yet to release any material.

6) Also a hardcore band from Colombus, Ohio US.

7) Empire is a hard rock band from Czech republic. http://www.empireband.cz/
Current lineup:
Radek Kurc - lead vocals, guitar
Dario Sapienza - guitar, vocals
Michal Žďánský - bass, vocals
Marcel Vacínek - drums

8) Empire is a heavy rock super group project brought together by guitarist Rolf Munkes in 2001 and having released 4 albums so far.
Past members include Tony Martin, Lance King, Don Airey and Gerald Kloos.

The current line-up is:
Doogie White - Vocals
Neil Murray - Bass
Mike Terrana - Drums
Rolf Munkes - Guitars

9) Empire were a New Wave/Sophisti-pop band from Liverpool who signed to EMI Parlophone in 1987. The three original members were Mark Kemp, John Uriel and Les Manning. The following few years saw them tour extensively in colleges and universities around the UK. Empire also completed many support tours in 1988, including, Wax, Curiosity Killed the Cat, T'Pau and Bros. The band released 3 singles, 'Talk Free', 'This Is My Word' and 'My Imagination' with the best showing in the charts being number 64. The Album, 'Who Starts the Stopping It' was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, Amazon Studios in Liverpool and in LA, but was never commercially released. Uriel passed away in 2005.

10) An obscure Krautrock band that released 2 self titled albums in 1980 and 1981. They featured Dirk Fleck (Fritz Muller colaberator) on their 2nd album.

11) A Great-British-Influenced Rock 'n' Roll band from Peterborough, England.

Recently recorded a 3 song demo disc which can be found on our myspace site - /empiregb.

Vocals - Daryl Epton
Lead Guitar - Matt Walker
Rhythm Guitar - Dave Thomson
Bass - Liam Marsden
Drums - Phil Richards

12 An Australian/UK rock band comprised of:
Luke Chable - lead vocals/guitar
Justin Moreh - lead guitar
Colin Moreh - rhythm guitar
Tim Sykes - bass
Ben McIntyre - drums

http://www.triplejunearthed.com.au/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=38890

13) Tthe Manchester based Brit Alternative rock group.

The band comprises of:

Vocals: Andy Moss
Guitar: Paul Bowe
Guitar: Nick Bowden
Bass: Dave Murray
Drums: Pete Green

Tracks comprise of:

1. Number One

14) Raleigh, NC Based Post Hardcore band Empire formerly known as They Were Heroes. Members consist of:
Vocals: Ben Daughtry
Vocals: Colin Silverstein
Guitar: Jackson Davis
Guitar: Preston Mitchum
Bass: Erik Bartelucci
Drums: Aaron Bowen

They are set to release their debut EP "Leading The Blind", after rereleasing a selection of They Were Heroes songs for free download.

15) Empire was a British RAC band. The band formed in June, 1990 by Martin Cross as Empyre before changing their name to Empire. Because the major RAC bands like Brutal Attack and Skrewdriver were moving out of London, Martin hoped to keep the scene alive by starting a London-based band.

The recording line-up consisted of:
Wayne Wakeford - Vocals
Martin Cross - Guitar
Gav Mann - Bass
Len "The Big Stix" Fleckney - Drums

The band existed only as a studio project and never once played live. After Gav and Len left, Benji and Tom were brought in on bass and drums respectively. The band had plans for a sophomore album that never materialized. Shortly thereafter, the band broke up.

16) Empire is a metalcore/hardcore band formed in January of 2004 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This 5-piece band combines pounding metalcore riffs with driving melodies and ties it all together with seamless transitions that make each song flow together in perfect unison. All of this is depicted on stage as Empire performs a live display of the emotion and energy composed in their music. With a 5 song independently released EP accompanied by extensive show playing, things are just getting started for this band.

Empire
Empire Lyrics

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感情
整えてる
何かが新しい
冷静
いちばんだな wow, oh, oh

手と手と手繋いで
目と目と目合わそう

やめろ!
好奇心目を開いて
完全包囲網はろう
あとは行動するだけはい準備 ok
やるせない
今はまだ待つだけ
きっかけが欲しいのです
まずは禁断症状を待てばいいかな

待った!
待った!
始まりさ
待って!
待って!
ここからが
待った!
待った!
始まりさ
待って!
待って!
ここからが

泣いて
からかうんじゃない
遊ぶの辛くなんのかい
どうせ?
止めときな? wow, oh, oh

手と手と手繋いで
目と目と目合わそう

止めろ!
恐怖心目だけつぶんな
判断するの自分じゃない
あとは行動するだけはい準備 ok
崩れない
君は何故? 笑って
ヒット曲を聴くだけ
斬りこむ準備が必要なんだな

あと待つだけ
あと待つだけ
あと待つだけなのか?
私から攻めるのは?

やめろ!
好奇心目を開いて
完全包囲網はろう
あとは行動するだけはい準備 ok
やるせない
今はまだ待つだけ
きっかけが欲しいのです
まずは禁断症状を待てばいいかな

待った!
待った!
始まりさ
待って!
待って!
ここからが
待った!
待った!
始まりさ
待って!
待って!
ここからが
待った!
待った!
始まりさ
待って!
待って!
ここからが
待った!
待った!
始まりさ
待って!

待って!
ここからが

Overall Meaning

The song "Empire" by 感情整えてる is a track infused with potent energy and bold beats that revolve around themes of uncertainty and anticipation. The song's lyrics are in Japanese, but their meaning can be interpreted to be about wanting something new, feeling restless, and waiting for the right moment to take action. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that they are in control of their emotions and that something new is on the horizon. They are calm and collected, ready to seize any opportunity that comes their way.

The chorus of the song talks about holding hands and making eye contact with someone, potentially a significant other or a trusted friend. The singer is seeking reassurance and connection through physical touch and eye contact. However, the chorus also includes the repeated phrase "wait!", as though they are hesitant to fully commit to this connection.

The song continues with the singer quelling their curiosity and fear, encouraging themselves to take action and make their desires a reality. At its core, "Empire" is a song about being on the cusp of something great, but not quite sure how to make it happen. It's about the liminal space between waiting and taking action, and the anticipation and restlessness that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

感情整えてる何かが新しい冷静いちばんだな wow, oh, oh
Calming emotions, something new is happening. Being level-headed is the best. Wow, oh, oh.

手と手と手繋いで目と目と目合わそう
Hold hands, look into each other's eyes.

やめろ! 好奇心目を開いて完全包囲網はろうあとは行動するだけはい準備 ok
Stop! Open your eyes to curiosity, encircle completely, set the trap. All that's left is to act, okay? Get ready.

やるせない今はまだ待つだけきっかけが欲しいのですまずは禁断症状を待てばいいかな
Can't stand it. For now, just wait for a chance. I need a trigger. Maybe I should just wait for the urge to pass.

待った! 待った! 始まりさ待って! 待って! ここからが
Wait for it! Wait for it! It's starting. Wait! wait! Here we go.

泣いてからかうんじゃない遊ぶの辛くなんのかいどうせ? 止めときな? wow, oh, oh
Crying, not teasing. Is it hard to play along? Anyway, don't stop me. Wow, oh, oh.

止めろ! 恐怖心目だけつぶんな判断するの自分じゃないあとは行動するだけはい準備 ok
Stop! Don't close your eyes in fear. You're not deciding for yourself. All that's left is to act, okay? Get ready.

崩れない君は何故? 笑ってヒット曲を聴くだけ斬りこむ準備が必要なんだな
You don't crumble. Why? Laughing and just listening to hit songs isn't enough. You need to prepare to cut in.

あと待つだけあと待つだけあと待つだけなのか? 私から攻めるのは?
Just have to wait. Just have to wait. Is all I can do wait? Should I be the one to attack?

待った! 待った! 始まりさ待って! 待って! ここからが
Wait for it! Wait for it! It's starting. Wait! wait! Here we go.