Jupiter (band)
| Jupiter | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | Official website |
| Members |
Hizaki Teru Zin Daisuke Rucy |
| Past members | Yuki Masashi |
Jupiter is a Japanese visual kei symphonic metal band, formed in 2013 by four of the five members of Versailles.
Less than a year after Versailles ended activities, guitarists Hizaki and Teru, drummer Yuki and bassist Masashi, announced they had formed a new band named Jupiter on April 1, 2013. Having recruited vocalist Zin, they also revealed plans for their debut single in the summer. According to Hizaki, the name is based on astrology and can mean protection, good luck or beautiful spirit. They performed at the "Stylish Wave Generation Vol.4" event at Akasaka Blitz on May 26, alongside Penicillin, Diaura and other visual kei bands.
The single, "Blessing of the Future", was released on July 24 and reached number 38 on the Oricon music chart. Before the single was even released, their premiere album Classical Element was announced for August 28, 2013. It peaked at number 31 on the chart. The band had their first one-man concert at Akasaka Blitz on September 26, before embarking on their first tour in October. In December, they took part in three of the "Stylish Wave Circuit '13 Winter Shogun" concerts.
Jupiter had their first overseas performances in February 2014; Warsaw, Poland on the fifth, Cologne, Germany on the seventh and Paris, France on the eighth. Their second single, "Last Moment", was released on March 12, 2014 and reached number 37.The History of Genesis, the band's second album, was released on January 7, 2015 and reached number 32. The eight date Temple of Venus tour followed in April. On November 19, 2015, it was announced that Yuki and Masashi would be leaving Jupiter. They performed their last concert with the group on April 29, 2016 at Shinjuku ReNY. The single "The Spirit within Me" was released on December 29, 2016 as a trio.
In March 2017, Jupiter announced the mini album Tears of the Sun for release on May 10. Their support drummer Daisuke (ex-Roach) and new bassist Rucy (ex-Killaneth) were announced as full members in April. The two made their live debut on the first day of the Under the Burning Sun tour on May 12.
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