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
WINNING THE HONOR
Galneryus Lyrics
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Find out the moment of winning the honor
Endless journeys It's not so easy
Catch the moment of winning the honor
Trust myself! Ascertain!
I know that I have a strong will
Believe myself! Ingrain!
I hate the fake Shake and bake
Find out the moment of winning the honor
Trust myself! Encourage!
I know what I should do now
Believe myself! Downstage!
I must keep winning somehow
Can I spend a fruitful day? Can I do it?
Sometimes I feel the strain
I have a sleepless night
But I have many friends I am not ever alone
Anyone believes that the dream comes true someday
Can I follow the right way? Can I do it?
Sometimes I get scared
I pass an uneasy night
But I have many friends I am not ever alone
Anyone believes that the dream comes true someday
Trust myself! Ascertain!
I know that I have a strong will
Believe myself! Ingrain!
Time passes I don't keep still
Can I spend a fruitful day? Can I do it?
Sometimes I feel the strain
I have a sleepless night
But I have many friends I am not ever alone
Anyone believes that the dream comes true someday
Can I follow the right way? Can I do it?
Sometimes I get scared
I pass an uneasy night
But I have many friends I am not ever alone
I keep on standing on the stage toward the dream
I can do!
The lyrics of "Winning the Honor" by Galneryus convey a message of persistence, self-belief, and determination in the face of obstacles. The song is about being on a journey that is not easy, but finding the courage and strength to keep going and seize the moment when success is within reach. The singer talks about trusting and believing in oneself, even when others doubt or criticize, and being willing to work hard and take risks to achieve success. The lyrics also touch on the importance of friendship and support, as the singer acknowledges that they are not alone in their struggles and that others share their dreams of success.
The lyrics of "Winning the Honor" can be interpreted as a rallying cry for anyone striving to achieve their goals and dreams. The song encourages listeners to trust in themselves, to believe that they can overcome any obstacle, and to keep pushing forward even when the road ahead is tough. The song's message is one of resilience and perseverance, reminding us that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the stage Always a challenge
Performing on stage is always a challenge.
Find out the moment of winning the honor
Find the moment when the goal of winning honor can be achieved.
Endless journeys It's not so easy
Achieving the goal requires endless journeys and it's not an easy task.
Catch the moment of winning the honor
Seize the moment when the honor can be won.
Trust myself! Ascertain!
Believe in oneself and be confident.
I know that I have a strong will
I believe that I have a strong determination.
Believe myself! Ingrain!
Have faith in oneself and make it a habit.
Time passes I don't keep still
Time doesn't stop, so one must keep moving forward.
I hate the fake Shake and bake
I despise fake people who pretend to be something they are not.
Trust myself! Encourage!
Boost one's own confidence.
I know what I should do now
I know what needs to be done at this moment.
Believe myself! Downstage!
Have unwavering faith in oneself and strive forward.
I must keep winning somehow
I must find a way to keep winning.
Can I spend a fruitful day? Can I do it?
Can I have a productive day and accomplish my goals?
Sometimes I feel the strain
Sometimes I feel the pressure of the task at hand.
I have a sleepless night
I sometimes have difficulty sleeping due to the stress and pressure.
But I have many friends I am not ever alone
I have supportive friends who stand by me through thick and thin.
Anyone believes that the dream comes true someday
Everyone has faith that their dreams will come true someday.
Can I follow the right way? Can I do it?
Can I stay on the right path and achieve my goals?
Sometimes I get scared
Sometimes I get afraid or anxious.
I pass an uneasy night
I have a restless night due to anxiety or fear.
I keep on standing on the stage toward the dream
I will continue to stand on stage and work toward achieving my dream.
I can do!
I am capable of achieving my goal.
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.