the studs

L-R: yukino, aie, Daisuke

the studs is a Japanese rock band formed in 2007. The band name means 'tack' and 'sharp'.

Information

the studs was found a few months after the disbandment of visual-kei band Kagerou. Former vocalist Daisuke unveiled his plans for a new band on April 9th of 2007. The studs also features aie on guitar, yukino on bass, and Hibiki on drums. They all had worked together previously in the Nagoya-kei band, kein.

Soon after formation, the band announced their plans to perform overseas for the first time in Paris, France. the studs will also be touring in Japan in June and July.

Members

• Daisuke (大佑) - vocals (ex-Kagerou)
• aie - guitar (ex-deadman)
• yukino - bass (ex-GULLET)
• Sasabuchi Hiroshi - support drums (ex-Plastic Tree)

Former Member

• Hibiki (響) - drums (ex-Blast)

Discography

Albums

• [2008.03.05] and hate
• [2009.05.20] alansmithee

Mini-Album

• [2007.06.13] studs

Singles

• [2008.01.16] Niji no Iro (虹の色)
• [2008.02.06] gaze
• [2008.10.01] Creepy Crawly (クリーピークローリー)
• [2008.10.08] Ano Ne (あの音)
• [2008.10.15] Tobari (帳)
• [2008.12.03] Spider Nest / Yami Nochi Ame (スパイダーネスト / 闇のち雨)

DVD

• [2009.10.21] the studs 20090807 LIQUIDROOM

External Links

• Official Site