Toshite
| Ling Tosite Sigure | |
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Ling Tosite Sigure performing in 2013.
From left to right: 345, Pierre, TK. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Saitama, Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | sigure |
| Members |
Tōru Kitajima (TK) Miyoko Nakamura (345) Pierre Nakano (Pierre) |
Ling Tosite Sigure (Japanese: 凛として時雨 Hepburn: Rin Toshite Shigure, lit. "Cold Seasonal Rain") is a Japanese rock trio, formed in 2002 in Saitama, Japan. The band's style resembles post-hardcore and progressive rock, often incorporating rapid changes of tempo and mood framed in complex guitar melodies and technical drumming. They utilize both male and female vocals ranging from soft singing to loud wails and screams.
Ling Tosite Sigure was formed in 2002 in Saitama, Japan. TK (vocals, guitar) and 345 (vocals, bass) started first then Pierre Nakano (drums) joined shortly. The band released several demos before starting their own label, Nakano Records, and releasing their debut album #4. Their second album Inspiration is DEAD was released in 2007 following an EP the previous year, giving the band increased popularity and exposure throughout Japan. They appeared in the Countdown music festival in 2007 and continued to tour on a regular basis.
In April 2008, the band released the single "Telecastic fake show", which charted in the Oricon Top 20. In July they participated in the Fuji Rock Festival and in August the Rising Sun Rock Festival. In December 2008, Ling Tosite Sigure released the single "moment A rhythm", after signing to major label Sony Music. The single included an art book consisting of Kitajima's photography.
Their third album, just A moment, was released on May 15, 2009, from which "JPOP Xfile" was featured on Space Shower TV. In August they performed at the Summer Sonic Festival and toured throughout Japan. In 2010, the band performed a massive nationwide tour, "I Was Music", culminating at the high-profile Saitama Super Arena venue in the band's home city. In May, they traveled to England and played their first international shows in London and Brighton before returning to the studio to record new material.
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