Nogod
NoGoD | |
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Also known as | Shinko Shukyo Gakudan Nogod |
Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
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Years active | 2005–present |
Labels |
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Members | Dancho K Shinno hibiki |
Past members | Somu Kana Aki Karin Kyrie |
Website | Official website |
Nogod (stylized as NoGoD) is a Japanese visual kei[2] heavy metal band formed in 2005 by vocalist Dancho.[3] Originally named Shinko Shukyo Gakudan Nogod (
History
[edit]2005–2009: Formation and rise
[edit]The band was formed in early 2005 by vocalist Dancho, under the name Shinko Shukyo Gakudan NoGoD. They held their debut performance on October 19, at Akasaka L@n, with a lineup consisting of Dancho on vocals, Aki and Kyrie on guitar, Karin on bass, and K on drums.[3] On November 12, the band released their first demo "Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" (
In July 2006, the members were signed to Art Pop Entertainment and released two singles, "Akafukyō" (赫
In April 2008, the band released their first studio album, Mugenkyō (
In February 2009, the band released their second studio album, Gokusaishiki (
2010–present: Going major
[edit]In November 2009, vocalist Dancho announced that the band would be making their major debut.[7] On June 9, 2010, Nogod released their first major single, "Kakusei" (カクセイ, "Awakening"), on King Records. The song was used as the ending theme for Chūkyō TV's Futtonda.[8]
On August 4, 2010, Nogod released their first major album, Kakera (
In January 2011, Nogod began hosting their own radio show on Tokyo Bay FM. The program is titled Nogod Bless You!!! and airs every Saturday at 12:00AM.[10]
Nogod covered Siam Shade's song "1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou" for the compilation Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-. The album was released on January 26, 2011 and features current visual kei bands covering songs from bands that were important to the '90s visual kei movement.[11]
In January 2018, Nogod bassist Karin announced that he would leave the band after 13 years. His final performance with the band was on April 6 of that year in Tokyo at Shinjuku ReNY.[12]
In September 2021, it was announced that guitarist Kyrie would be leaving the band after 16 years. His final performance with Nogod was at Nakano Sun Plaza Hall on February 22, 2022.[13] Saber Tiger bassist hibiki officially joined Nogod in August 2022.
Musical style
[edit]Nogod's music ranges from heavy metal to slow ballads. Songs such as "Kakusei" (カクセイ, "Awakening") have been praised for the technical skill that the band has exhibited.[14]
Members
[edit]- Dancho (
団長 ) – vocals (2005–present) - K – drums (2005–present)
- Shinno – guitar (2007–present)
- hibiki – bass (2022–present)
- Former members
- Somu (
想 夢 ) – guitar (left July 2005) - Kana – bass (left October 2005)
- Aki (アキ) – guitar (2005–2007)
- Karin (
華 凛 ) – bass, screams (2005–2018) - Kyrie – guitar, backing vocals (2005–2022)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Mugenkyō (
夢幻 教 , "Dream Teachings") (2008.04.09) - Gokusaishiki (
極彩色 , "Richly Colored") (2009.02.25) - Kakera (
欠片 , "Fragments") (2010.08.04) - Genjitsu (
現実 , "Reality") (2011.08.03) - V (2013.02.06)
- Make A New World (2014.09.17)
- Renovate (2016.03.30)
- Proof (2017.08.20)
- NoW Testament (2023.04.21)
Mini albums
[edit]- Kanna Fukyou (
神 無 布教 , "Godless Propagation") (2006.12.06) - Rashinban (
羅針盤 , "Compass") (2009.09.23) - Shingeki (
神 劇 ) (2019.04.10)
Compilation albums
[edit]- Indies Best Selection 2005-2009 (2010.03.03)
- Voyage ~ 10th Anniversary Best Album (2015.04.08)
Singles
[edit]- "Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" (
君 に贈 る不器用 で身勝手 な詩 , "A Selfish and Awkward Poem For You") (2005.11.12) - "Sakura/Kimi wa Tsuki o Tsukamu" (
櫻 /君 は月 を掴 む, "Cherry Blossoms/You Caught the Moon") (2006.04.09) - "Akafukyō" (赫
布教 , "Red Propagation") (2006.07.12) - "Kurofukyō" (
黒 布教 , "Black Propagation") (2006.08.30) - "Atria" (2007.05.09)
- "Ten" (
天 , "Heaven") (2007.08.08) - "Batsu" (
罰 , "Punishment") (2007.09.26) - "「Ten」 「Bastu」 Enban" (「
天 」「罰 」円盤 , "Divine Punishment Disc") (2007.09.26) - "Saikou no Sekai/Shirasagi" (
最高 の世界 /白鷺 , "The Best World / White Heron") (2008.02.16) - "Yume no Tsuzuki" (
夢 の続 き, "Continued Dreams) " (2008.07.13) - "Midori no Kaze" (
碧 の風 -ミドリノカゼ-, "The Green Wind") (2008.10.08) - "Ao no Daichi" (
碧 の大地 -アヲノダイチ-, "The Blue Ground") (2008.11.05) - "Mr.Heaven" (2009.07.25)
- "Kakusei" (カクセイ, "Awakening") (2010.06.09)
- "Raise a Flag" (2011.04.06)
- "Kamikaze" (
神風 , "Divine Wind") (2011.07.06) - "Love?" (2012.02.19)
- "Stand Up!" (2012.10.10)
- "Shinzui -Frontier-" (
神髄 -FRONTIER-) (2013.07.24) - "Shinzui -The Power-" (
神髄 -THE POWER-) (2013.09.18) - "Helix" (2020.01.08, sold only at concerts)
- "I.A.N" (2022.11.25, sold only at concerts)
DVDs
[edit]- Daisakkai (
大 殺 界 , "Big Unfavorable Karma") (2006.06.20) - Tandoku Dai Fukyō -22222- Tenchūsatsu Nakano Sunplaza Hall 2022.4.28 (
単独 大 布教 -22222-天 中 殺 Nakano Sunplaza Hall 2022.4.28) (2022.08.24)
Other
[edit]- "No God" on Loop of Life 6 (2006.06.28)
- "Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" on Ura★Kaizoku Ban No.003 (「
裏 ★海賊 盤 。」No.003, "Inside Bootleg") (2006.09.15) - "Guren" on Shock Edge 2006 (2006.10.10)
- Cover of Siam Shade's "1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou" on Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs- (2010.01.26)
References
[edit]- ^
東條 祥恵 (2010-08-02). "Barks Interview". Barks Global Music Explorer (in Japanese). Retrieved 2011-01-15. - ^ "NoGoD - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos".
- ^ a b Karmik (2007-02-18). "NoGoD Biography". JaME World. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ "Discography". Art Pop Entertainment (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ a b "NoGoD profile". King Records (in Japanese). Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ "NoGoD's Second Album". JaME. 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
- ^ Sarah J. (2009-11-04). "Shinkou Shuukyou Gakudan NoGoD's Major Debut in 2010". JaME World. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ "NoGoD Live in Shibuya". Daily Sports Online (in Japanese). 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ "2010-08-01 NoGoD Taipei Concert 'Kakusei'". Raku Music (in Chinese). 2010-06-25. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
- ^ "NoGoD Single and Radio Show". jame-world.com. 2010-06-25. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "Cover of 1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
- ^ JpopAsia. "NoGoD Bassist Karin Withdraws From Band". JpopAsia. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
- ^ "Kyrie to Leave NoGoD". jame-world.com. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ "NoGod's Major Debut PV". Barks Global Music Explorer (in Japanese). 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2011-01-15.