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NoGoD
Also known asShinko Shukyo Gakudan Nogod
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2005–present
Labels
MembersDancho
K
Shinno
hibiki
Past membersSomu
Kana
Aki
Karin
Kyrie
WebsiteOfficial 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 (新興しんこう宗教しゅうきょう楽団がくだんNOGOD, "New Religion Band Nogod"), the band has been using simply Nogod since signing to the major label King Records in 2010.

History

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2005–2009: Formation and rise

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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" (君きみに贈おくる不器用ぶきようで身勝手みがってな詩し, A Selfish and Awkward Poem For You).[4] They spent the rest of 2005 and the beginning of 2006 performing with other bands in Tokyo.

In July 2006, the members were signed to Art Pop Entertainment and released two singles, "Akafukyō" (赫布教ふきょう, "Red Propagation") and "Kurofukyō" (黒くろ布教ふきょう, "Black Propagation"), the following month. In 2007, guitarist Aki left and was replaced by Shinno.[5]

In April 2008, the band released their first studio album, Mugenkyō (夢幻むげん教きょう, "Dream Teachings"), which reached No. 6 on the Oricon Indies chart.[5]

In February 2009, the band released their second studio album, Gokusaishiki (極彩色ごくさいしょく, "Richly Colored").[6]

2010–present: Going major

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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 (欠片かけら, "Fragments"), in Japan and Europe. The band kicked off a one-man tour to promote their album in Taiwan;[9] they followed up the show with other performances throughout Tokyo.

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

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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

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  • Dancho (団長だんちょう) – vocals (2005–present)
  • K – drums (2005–present)
  • Shinno – guitar (2007–present)
  • hibiki – bass (2022–present)
Former members
  • Somu (想そう夢ゆめ) – guitar (left July 2005)
  • Kana – bass (left October 2005)
  • Aki (アキ) – guitar (2005–2007)
  • Karin (華はな凛りん) – bass, screams (2005–2018)
  • Kyrie – guitar, backing vocals (2005–2022)

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Mugenkyō (夢幻むげん教きょう, "Dream Teachings") (2008.04.09)
  • Gokusaishiki (極彩色ごくさいしょく, "Richly Colored") (2009.02.25)
  • Kakera (欠片かけら, "Fragments") (2010.08.04)
  • Genjitsu (現実げんじつ, "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

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  • Kanna Fukyou (神かみ無む布教ふきょう, "Godless Propagation") (2006.12.06)
  • Rashinban (羅針盤らしんばん, "Compass") (2009.09.23)
  • Shingeki (神かみ劇げき) (2019.04.10)

Compilation albums

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  • Indies Best Selection 2005-2009 (2010.03.03)
  • Voyage ~ 10th Anniversary Best Album (2015.04.08)

Singles

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  • "Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" (君きみに贈おくる不器用ぶきようで身勝手みがってな詩し, "A Selfish and Awkward Poem For You") (2005.11.12)
  • "Sakura/Kimi wa Tsuki o Tsukamu" (櫻さくら/君くんは月つきを掴つかむ, "Cherry Blossoms/You Caught the Moon") (2006.04.09)
  • "Akafukyō" (赫布教ふきょう, "Red Propagation") (2006.07.12)
  • "Kurofukyō" (黒くろ布教ふきょう, "Black Propagation") (2006.08.30)
  • "Atria" (2007.05.09)
  • "Ten" (天てん, "Heaven") (2007.08.08)
  • "Batsu" (罰ばっ, "Punishment") (2007.09.26)
  • "「Ten」 「Bastu」 Enban" (「天てん」「罰ばち」円盤えんばん, "Divine Punishment Disc") (2007.09.26)
  • "Saikou no Sekai/Shirasagi" (最高さいこうの世界せかい/白鷺しらさぎ, "The Best World / White Heron") (2008.02.16)
  • "Yume no Tsuzuki" (夢ゆめの続つづき, "Continued Dreams) " (2008.07.13)
  • "Midori no Kaze" (碧あおの風ふう-ミドリノカゼ-, "The Green Wind") (2008.10.08)
  • "Ao no Daichi" (碧あおの大地だいち-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" (神風かみかぜ, "Divine Wind") (2011.07.06)
  • "Love?" (2012.02.19)
  • "Stand Up!" (2012.10.10)
  • "Shinzui -Frontier-" (神髄しんずい -FRONTIER-) (2013.07.24)
  • "Shinzui -The Power-" (神髄しんずい -THE POWER-) (2013.09.18)
  • "Helix" (2020.01.08, sold only at concerts)
  • "I.A.N" (2022.11.25, sold only at concerts)

DVDs

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  • Daisakkai (大だい殺ころせ界かい, "Big Unfavorable Karma") (2006.06.20)
  • Tandoku Dai Fukyō -22222- Tenchūsatsu Nakano Sunplaza Hall 2022.4.28 (単独たんどく大だい布教ふきょう-22222- 天てん中ちゅう殺ころせ Nakano Sunplaza Hall 2022.4.28) (2022.08.24)

Other

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  • "No God" on Loop of Life 6 (2006.06.28)
  • "Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" on Ura★Kaizoku Ban No.003 (「裏うら★海賊かいぞく盤ばん。」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

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  1. ^ 東條とうじょう祥恵よしえ (2010-08-02). "Barks Interview". Barks Global Music Explorer (in Japanese). Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  2. ^ "NoGoD - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos".
  3. ^ a b Karmik (2007-02-18). "NoGoD Biography". JaME World. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  4. ^ "Discography". Art Pop Entertainment (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  5. ^ a b "NoGoD profile". King Records (in Japanese). Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  6. ^ "NoGoD's Second Album". JaME. 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  7. ^ Sarah J. (2009-11-04). "Shinkou Shuukyou Gakudan NoGoD's Major Debut in 2010". JaME World. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  8. ^ "NoGoD Live in Shibuya". Daily Sports Online (in Japanese). 2010-07-04. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  9. ^ "2010-08-01 NoGoD Taipei Concert 'Kakusei'". Raku Music (in Chinese). 2010-06-25. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
  10. ^ "NoGoD Single and Radio Show". jame-world.com. 2010-06-25. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
  11. ^ "Cover of 1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2011-03-06.
  12. ^ JpopAsia. "NoGoD Bassist Karin Withdraws From Band". JpopAsia. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
  13. ^ "Kyrie to Leave NoGoD". jame-world.com. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  14. ^ "NoGod's Major Debut PV". Barks Global Music Explorer (in Japanese). 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
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