Diaura (ディオーラ, Diōra) is a four-member Japanese visual kei rock band, currently signed to their own record label, called NDG, they were formerly under Galaxy Inc.[1][2] and then Ains. The band formed in December 2009 by yo-ka (ex-Valluna and Megamasso roadie), Kei (ex-Valluna), Yuu (ex-Valluna), and later recruited Shoya.[3] Their current fourth member and then-support drummer, Tatsuya, was later on added to the group as an official member after ex-drummer Yuu's departure from the group due to tendinitis. Their debut single "Shitsuyoku no Seiiki" was released on January 19, 2011.[4] Diaura released their first full studio album Genesis on March 21, 2012[5] and their second full studio album Focus on December 4, 2013.[6]
Diaura | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
Genres | |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Ains, Galaxy, NDG |
Members | yo-ka Kei Shoya Tatsuya |
Past members | Yuu |
Website | Official website |
History
editYo-ka and Yuu first formed a short-lived band called Marely, and after they disbanded, yo-ka joined Valluna, which quickly became popular with fans of visual kei. When Valluna split, yo-ka and guitarist Kei founded Diaura (short for "Dictatorial Aura") with drummer Yuu, and later their agent helped to recruit bassist Shoya.[7] Their first album, Genesis was released in March 2012 to critical acclaim, Allmusic writer John D. Buchanan gave it four and a half stars, saying "this is one of the best debuts VK had ever seen, spectacularly fulfilling Diaura's promise and cementing their place as one of the pre-eminent bands in the scene."[8]
Drummer Yuu announced his departure from the band in October 2012 due to tendonitis.[9][7]
In April 2013, support drummer Tatsuya officially joined the band.[10][7]
Moving to a new label, Blowgrow, allowed them to have access to better quality recording studios which elevated their sound significantly.[7] They later returned to Ains, and then in August 2019, the band established its own indie label called NDG.[11][12]
Influence
editKei cited Kouichi from Laputa as his primary influence.[13] Tatsuya stated that he was into Luna Sea, Laputa and JUDY AND MARY.[13]
Members
edit- Current
- yo-ka – vocals
- Kei (佳衣) – guitar
- Shoya (翔也) – bass
- Tatsuya (達也) – drums
- Former
- Yuu (勇) – drums (2010–2012)
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details[14] | Peak positions | |
---|---|---|---|
Oricon | |||
Indies Albums | Weekly Chart[15] | ||
Genesis | Release date: March 21, 2012 | 168 | |
Focus | Release date: December 4, 2013 | 49 | |
Triangle | Release date: November 26, 2014 | 2[16] | 33 |
Versus | Release date: November 29, 2017 | 2[17] | 30 |
R.I.P. | Release date: October 6, 2021 | 3[18] | 34 |
Compilation albums
editTitle | Album details[14] | Peak positions | |
---|---|---|---|
Oricon | |||
Indies Albums | Weekly Chart[15] | ||
Incomplete | Release date: December 15, 2015 | 2[19] | 38 |
Mini albums
editTitle | Album details[14] | Peak positions | |
---|---|---|---|
Oricon | |||
Indies Albums | Weekly Chart[15] | ||
Dictator | Release date: August 10, 2011 | 195 | |
Reborn | Release date: March 13, 2013 | 4[20] | 68 |
My Resistance | Release date: November 16, 2016 | 3[21] | 27 |
Definition | Release date: February 13, 2019[22] | 6[23] | 43 |
Antism | Release date: April 5, 2023 | — | 39 |
Singles
editTitle | Single details[14][24] | Peak positions | |
---|---|---|---|
Oricon | |||
Indies Singles | Weekly Chart[25][26] | ||
Shitsuyoku no Seiiki (失翼の聖域) | Release date: January 19, 2011 | ||
Beautiful Creature | Release date: February 23, 2011 2nd Press: June 15, 2011 |
10[27] | |
Imperial "Core" | Release date: November 2, 2011
Tracklist
|
134 | |
Reason for Treason | Release date: June 9, 2012 | ||
To Enemy | Release date: July 7, 2012 | ||
Evils (Evil/Inferiority Complex) | Release date: July 28, 2012
Tracklist Regular edition:
Limited edition:
DVD:
|
6[28] | 65 |
Whiteness | Release date: February 20, 2013 | 97 | |
Sirius/Lily | Release date: July 10, 2013
Tracklist A type
DVD
B type
|
2[29] | 36 |
Shitsuyoku no Seiiki (失翼の聖域) |
Tracklist
DVD:
|
7[30] | 61 |
Horizon (ホライゾン) |
Tracklist
DVD:
|
2[32] | 19 |
Silent Majority | Release date: July 9, 2014
Tracklist
DVD:
|
3[32] | 20 |
Blind message | Release date: September 3, 2014 | 4[33] | 42 |
Ruin | Release date: May 20, 2015
Tracklist A type
DVD:
B type
DVD:
C type
|
3[34] | 30 |
Enigma | Release date: March 30, 2016
Tracklist A type
DVD:
B type
|
9[35] | 26 |
Gekkō (月光) | Release date: August 3, 2016[36]
Tracklist A type
DVD:
B type
|
3[37] | 30 |
Noah/Shangri-La (シャングリラ) | Release date: July 10, 2014[38]
Tracklist A type
DVD:
B type
|
3[39] | 24 |
Unmei Kaika (運命開化) |
Tracklist
|
2[42] | 30 |
Malice | Release date: October 24, 2018[25]
Tracklist A type
DVD:
B type
|
5[43] | 22 |
Sacrifice | Release date: October 2, 2019[44]
Tracklist
|
10[45] | |
FINALE-Last Rebellion- | Release date: October 2, 2019[25]
Tracklist A type
DVD:
B type
DVD:
C type
|
2[45] | 21 |
Envy | Release date: March 4, 2020
Tracklist A Type
DVD:
B Type
DVD:
C Type
|
9[46] | 40[47] |
Hydra | Release date: April 1, 2020
Tracklist A Type
DVD:
B Type
DVD:
C Type
|
15[48] | 28 |
Gokusai (獄彩) | Release date: July 1, 2020; digital only[49] | ||
Saihate ni Furu Yuki (最果てに降る雪) | Release date: October 14, 2020[49] | 24 | |
Vermillion | Release date: April 6, 2022 | 2[50] | 21 |
- The singles where tracklists are not added separately only feature the title song.
- Venue-only single releases were not included in the list due to their limited availability
DVDs
edit- 独-Dictator-裁 (August 3, 2011)
- Master (November 30, 2011)
- Judgement Day (August 28, 2012)
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