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
New Legend
Galneryus Lyrics
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Time is calling me
I will see the new legend in the heat
I'm searching for the break in the moonlight
Trying to escape the dark, it's my mission
Can't you see?
Feel a hunger burning deep inside
My voice will take me to the sky
I must win through with this cruel game
I will see the new legend in the heat
Do you have the means of keeping your life?
Trying to escape the dark, it's my mission
Can't you see?
Feel a hunger burning deep inside
I'm a devil fighting with my spells
My voice will take me to the sky
Break out!
Now the time has come again
Bringing me back my life again
Listen closely it's all around
The way to make me free
Now the time has come again
Bringing me back my life again
Take the saber that is by your side
Run through the fields of rage
The song "New Legend" by Galneryus is an intense and powerful piece that seems to speak of a journey of self-discovery, facing one's fears and becoming a legend. The opening lines "Hear the voice of the world, Time is calling me, I will see the new legend in the heat" evoke a sense of urgency and the need to act, indicating that the singer feels a calling to achieve something great. The lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for something, which is likely a break or a way out of the darkness they have been living in. The repetition of the line "Trying to escape the dark, it's my mission" reaffirms this idea.
The next stanza speaks of an inner conflict within the singer, as if they are fighting an evil within themselves. "Can't you see? Feel a hunger burning deep inside, I'm a devil fighting with my spells" suggests that the singer is struggling with something that they need to overcome before they can become the legend they seek to be. The chorus "My voice will take me to the sky" speaks of the hope and determination the character has to succeed and become something greater than they are.
The second stanza reinforces the idea that the journey will not be easy. The lines "I must win through with this cruel game, I will see the new legend in the heat" suggest that the singer knows what they must do, but it will require an enormous amount of effort to achieve. The final lines of the piece "Take the saber that is by your side, Run through the fields of rage" provide a sense of finality, indicating that the singer is ready to face whatever challenges come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the voice of the world
I am aware of the world's noise and demands
Time is calling me
I feel a sense of urgency, like time is running out
I will see the new legend in the heat
I am on a quest to find and experience something magnificent
I'm searching for the break in the moonlight
I'm seeking an opportunity for change, possibly under the influence of a mystical force
Trying to escape the dark, it's my mission
My goal is to move beyond what's holding me back and blocking my growth
Can't you see?
Don't you understand what I'm saying?
Feel a hunger burning deep inside
I have an intense desire that drives me forward
I'm a devil fighting with my spells
I'm battling my own inner demons to achieve my goals
My voice will take me to the sky
I believe in the power of my own voice and expression to take me higher
I must win through with this cruel game
I am determined to persevere even though the path is difficult and unforgiving
Do you have the means of keeping your life?
Are you prepared to face the challenges that life presents?
Now the time has come again
I'm facing another pivotal moment in my life
Bringing me back my life again
I'm regaining control and direction over my life
Listen closely it's all around
There are signs and messages all around me, if I pay attention
The way to make me free
I'm searching for a path of liberation and release
Take the saber that is by your side
I need to channel my inner strength and face whatever comes my way
Run through the fields of rage
I must charge forward with passion and conviction, no matter the obstacles
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Neoclassical Fanatic
I'm a Yama B era fan too
Galneryus wrote their most iconic songs with Yama B
But that doesn't mean that the sho era is bad
Galneryus still wrote good songs with sho's voice quality in mind
Both vocalists have their pros and cons
Sho has a wider vocal range but less soulful than Yama B
Yama B has a more saturated voice and also contributed to the songwriting process of galneryus which made the songs sound more 80s and 90s Jpop sounding (especially taking inspiration from songs specifically written for anime)
Take cause disarray for example (an anime Ed by Galneryus in the Yama B era )
Compared to hunting for your dream (an anime Ed or op I forgot, written in the sho era)
Then compare the feel
Totally different
Yama B tends to make things sound more nostalgic and traditional sounding
While sho brought some freshness to the band ,and syu intentionally made this change in style and this was the reason why Yama left b
The band
The reason was "artistic views" differences
Syu wanted to try something more modern
While Yama B wanted to keep that epic,baroque sounding and animesque Galneryus sound
Luca Ruzgarogragi
It's definitely my favorite Galneryus song, Yama-B's voice is so powerful here
André Luiz Rocha
A melhor formação de todos os tempos!
Go Galneryus!!!🐉🐉🐉🐉💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Riyad Hassaine
Again an incredible solo from Syu, his great musicality associated to the technical virtuosity really give birth to something special.
AldyusArts
I absolutely love the solo part! Yu-To is an excellent bassist, Syu is amazing as always and a big mention to Yuhki too!
And YAMA-B's voice = ❤️
I miss Junichi-san too.
]-)ΣΛ†]-[
I miss them too but Taka, Fumiya and Sho really do great justice for the band. Have you heard their new album "Into the Purgatory?" It's so fucking good.
AldyusArts
@]-)ΣΛ†]-[ Yeah the new members are excellent musicians (I love Taka's style and Fumiya's drumming is very original) and I love the new album. Some people say Yama-B was the best singer for Galneryus, but he left and we can't change it. Sho does a different job but personally I still love the band. I think Yama can't song as just as Sho for some songs (mainly treble songs) and vice versa.
I'll continue to support Galneryus since they keep their high talent and produce good Power Metal songs!
Pak Agnes MTK
Yu-to = leda?
Animes Games & Rock
Anos passam e essa música continua sendo uma das melhores da banda
saionji
This song introduced me to this magnificent band. And I miss Yama-B's vocalization cause it left a good impression on me. And the music is sooooo well-made
A1000
That's syu for you