The current members are Masatoshi "Sho" Ono (vocals), Syu (guitar), Taka who replaced Yu-To in 2009 (bass), YUHKI (keyboard) and JUNICHI (drums.) Veterans of the heavy metal scene, they set to work assembling a band. Syu, known as guitarist for the indie heavy metal bands Valkyr, Animetal and SPINALCORD, where he also served as lead vocalist, and vocalist YAMA-B, who worked with bands Gunbridge and Rekion, originally were joined by keyboardist A (of Valkyr) and drummer Toshihiro Yui (Formerly of Honey Quest and Cemetary.) They soon were to recruit keyboardist Yuhki, of Ark Storm, and drummer Junichi Satoh. After Tsui left in 2006, they recruited yu-to of DELUHI. They were signed to VAP Records. Syu writes music for the band and contributed his deep, roaring vocals, while lead vocalist Yama-B contributes the songwriting, with lyrics and song titles in English. Galneryus has a dress style that borders on the style of visual kei, with medievally styled and leather dress, toting instruments with coloration to match,although recently they have set for a more casual style.
Galneryus' first album was the Rock opera styled Flag of Punishment. Through a few loosely tied songs, this album seems to tell the story of a revolution to gain freedom, and its victories and losses. The second album, Advance to the Fall seems to be more of a straightforward album, which doesn't tell a specific story, but rather tells a collection of smaller stories for the sake of standalone pieces. Cover art for both albums is that of Yoshitaka Amano, artist for the Final Fantasy series of video games.
In 2008, Vocalist YAMA-B left the band due to creative differences. Masatoshi Ono has been announced as the replacement.
Other former temporary members are Yoshinori Kataoka (keyboards), Yusuke (bass)
Official website: http://galneryusyumacher.com/
Official Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/galneryusworld
Mixi: http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=3971476
HALL OF SHAME
Galneryus Lyrics
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Composer：Syu
Dame, I am claiming no blame Finding me in your hand
Know it, but still keep playing your game
I am taking all defame Wasting on you a grand
Blow it! Glut till a swain turn to a man
You're giving dire catastrophy instead of smiling back
Not letting squires intrude free Zeal is not worth a key?
Now, begging why don't you smile for me?
Oh, I see a gaping abyss So, my wishing It is a miss!?
All I want is a bit of bliss even if there is no love
You light my fire Burning brighter
Relief giving is all I want
Twisted desire So, you name it a fictitious romance
You light my fire Awaiting mire?
Belief giving is all I hope
Twisted desire No, I don't shame a fictitious romance
Pain, there is nothing to gain Running into the sands
No matter what you say, it'll be the same
There is only a thing in vain Warning, not to stand
Though, rather shut it out for no return
So relieved, you've been beside me while I'm in blue
I believed, you are the one for me
Shame myself, regret my past Flame my heart so eager to last
Oh, my greed is ready to blast Believing there is your love
You light my fire Burning brighter
Relief giving is all I want
Twisted desire So, you name it a fictitious romance
You light my fire Awaiting mire?
Belief giving is all I hope
Twisted desire No, I don't shame a fictitious romance
Agonies, feel lonely for so long
I'm so weak I'm grieving I've been lost in my life
And so bleak Urging on me must be strong
Oh, so please Set me free
Heat, getting higher inside of me Feel it grow in me
You're giving nothing but flatteries
Once I thought were sweet memories
Not losing what is the primary Zeal is sure worth a key
Now heading, want to be strong again
No, I would let no one to flout So, I'll quit whining about
Oh, I swear to keep striding out cause I know I must carry on
You light my fire Burning brighter
Relief giving is all I want
Twisted desire So, I name it a fictitious romance
You light my fire Awaited mire
Belief giving is all I hope
Twisted desire No, I don't shame a fictitious romance
The lyrics of GALNERYUS's "Hall of Shame" reveal a complicated relationship in which the singer is playing a game with their significant other. The lyrics express how the singer takes "all the defame" at the hands of their partner, who gives them "dire catastrophe instead of smiling back." The use of the word "swain" indicates that the singer is male, and the lyrics reveal how they are allowing themselves to be taken for granted in a relationship where they're not receiving the love they want.
The singer is experiencing feelings of longing and is taking in all the pain of this relationship. They've come to a point where they're willing to beg for a smile, admitting that all they want is a little bit of bliss, even if there's no love. The singer's desire for relief is twisted, and he's willing to call their relationship a "fictitious romance." The choice of words and the meaning behind them depict a very turbulent relationship where the singer is always trying to please their partner, and their partner continually disappoints them.
Overall, "Hall of Shame" tells a story of a man longing for love and affection, only to be let down by their partner continually. The lyrics reveal a complicated relationship that has left the singer in pain and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Dame, I am claiming no blame Finding me in your hand
I am not at fault for being held by you
Know it, but still keep playing your game I am taking all defame Wasting on you a grand Blow it! Glut till a swain turn to a man
I acknowledge your manipulative actions, but I still take the blame and spend a lot of money on you. You can keep taking advantage of me until I become wise enough to see through your scheme
Heat, getting higher inside of me Feel it grow in me You're giving dire catastrophy instead of smiling back Not letting squires intrude free Zeal is not worth a key? Now, begging why don't you smile for me? Oh, I see a gaping abyss So, my wishing It is a miss!? All I want is a bit of bliss even if there is no love
I feel my anger rising as I realize that you only cause me pain instead of reciprocating my love. You refuse to let anyone else get close to you, yet you question why I can never make you smile. I see the vast emptiness in your heart, and I know that my wish for your affection will never come true. Nevertheless, I still long for a moment of happiness, even if it doesn't involve love
You light my fire Burning brighter Relief giving is all I want Twisted desire So, you name it a fictitious romance You light my fire Awaiting mire? Belief giving is all I hope Twisted desire No, I don't shame a fictitious romance
You ignite my passion and give me comfort, but our relationship is not what it seems. You call it a fake romance, and I wonder if there are more hardships waiting for us. Despite this, I still hold onto the hope that what we have is real and refuse to feel ashamed of our love
Pain, there is nothing to gain Running into the sands No matter what you say, it'll be the same There is only a thing in vain Warning, not to stand Though, rather shut it out for no return
I realize that there is no benefit to continuing this painful relationship. No matter what you say, the situation will remain the same. It is pointless to warn you not to hurt me, so I would rather cut my losses and end things without any hope of reconciliation
So relieved, you've been beside me while I'm in blue I believed, you are the one for me Shame myself, regret my past Flame my heart so eager to last Oh, my greed is ready to blast Believing there is your love
I am grateful that you were with me during my darkest moments, and I truly believed that we were meant to be together. However, I now feel shame and regret for ever thinking that our love was real. My heart still burns with desire, but I know that my greed for your love will only lead to explosive consequences
Agonies, feel lonely for so long I'm so weak I'm grieving I've been lost in my life And so bleak Urging on me must be strong Oh, so please Set me free
I have been suffering in loneliness for too long, and it has made me weak and grief-stricken. My life feels aimless and depressing, and I need to find the strength to move on. All I ask is for you to give me the freedom I need to start over
Heat, getting higher inside of me Feel it grow in me You're giving nothing but flatteries Once I thought were sweet memories Not losing what is the primary Zeal is sure worth a key Now heading, want to be strong again No, I would let no one to flout So, I'll quit whining about Oh, I swear to keep striding out cause I know I must carry on
My anger is building once again as I realize that you are only flattering me with empty words that once felt genuine. I refuse to lose sight of the most important things in life, and I must find the zeal to be strong again. I won't let anyone undermine me, so I will stop complaining and focus on moving forward, knowing that I must carry on
Writer(s): syu
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