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'''Coldrain''' are a Post Hardcore styled J-Rock band formed in 2007 by all five members. Their music roots are grounded mainly in western rock and metal styles. Mixing hard edged screaming with soft melodic singing from frontman Masato and guitarwork from members Y.K.C, Sugi, RxYxO and the metalcore tinged drumming of Katsuma.
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'''Coldrain''' are a post hardcore styled [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band formed in 2007 by all five members. Their music roots are grounded mainly in western rock and metal styles. Mixing hard edged screaming with soft melodic singing from frontman [[Masato]] and guitarwork from members [[Y.K.C]], [[Sugi]], [[RxYxO]] and the metalcore tinged drumming of [[Katsuma (coldrain)|Katsuma]].
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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* [[Sugi]] (Guitar)
 
* [[Sugi]] (Guitar)
 
* [[RxYxO]] (Bass)
 
* [[RxYxO]] (Bass)
* [[Katsuma]] (Drums)
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* [[Katsuma (coldrain)|Katsuma]] (Drums)
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
===Begginings===
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===Beginnings===
The band was formed in 2007 by band members Masato(Vocals), Y.K.C.(Guitar), Sugi(Guitar), RxYxO(Bass) and Katsuma(Drums). They play a wide range of western styles within their sound and the lyrics are in complete english and have so far played throughout many places in japan. They released their first single [[Fiction]] in November of '08 which many publications termed "A shocking debut!" afterwhich they began their first nationwide tour where they managed to sell out most of the dates throughout the tour playing at places such as CLUB UPSET (Nagoya) and many others. This then paved way to playing on the Japanese Taste of Chaos dates aswell rounding out the rest of the year.  
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The band was formed in 2007 by band members Masato, Y.K.C., Sugi, RxYxO and Katsuma. They play a wide range of western styles within their sound and the lyrics are in complete English and have so far played throughout many places in japan. They released their first single "[[Fiction (coldrain)|FICTION]]" in November of 2008 which many publications termed "A shocking debut!", after which they began their first nationwide tour where they managed to sell out most of the dates throughout the tour playing at places such as CLUB UPSET (Nagoya) and many others. This then paved way to playing on the Japanese Taste of Chaos dates aswell rounding out the rest of the year.  
  
 
===Extended Popularity===
 
===Extended Popularity===
The band played dates throughout the beggining of 2009 aswell appearing in a number of well-known rock magazines generating even more exposure for the band appearing as street icons. Summer came and they played at both the SUMMER SONIC09 in Osaka and throughout the Zepp events in Nagoya aswell. They released 2nd maxi-single [[8AM]] in May of '09 which they then played 42 shows supporting the new release. Their live exposure seemed unstoppable which garnered even more attention from the band's new fans aswell. Their debut album [[Final Destination]] was released in October of '09.
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The band played dates throughout the beginning of 2009 aswell appearing in a number of well-known rock magazines generating even more exposure for the band appearing as street icons. Summer came and they played at both the ''SUMMER SONIC09'' in Osaka and throughout the Zepp events in Nagoya aswell. They released 2nd maxi-single "[[8AM]]" in May of 2009, which they then played 42 shows supporting the new release. Their live exposure seemed unstoppable which garnered even more attention from the band's new fans aswell. Their debut album ''[[Final Destination]]'' was released in October of '09.
  
 
===Recent Events===
 
===Recent Events===
Recently the band released their first Mini Album [[Nothing Lasts Forever]] which included 6 new tracks. Die Tommorrow was released as it's first single whereas We're Not Alone was released as an anime opening theme for Rainbow. A new album is to be expected in 2011; No information on this release as of yet.
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Recently the band released their first Mini Album ''[[Nothing Lasts Forever]]'' which included 6 new tracks. The song "Die Tommorrow" was released as it's first single whereas "We're Not Alone" was used as the anime ''[[Rainbow - Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin]]'' opening theme. A new album is to be expected in 2011.
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
 
 
===Albums===
 
===Albums===
 
* [2009.10.28] [[Final Destination]]
 
* [2009.10.28] [[Final Destination]]
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* [2011.02.16] [[The Enemy Inside]]
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* [2013.04.17] [[The Revelation]]
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* [2015.10.21] [[Vena]]
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* [2017.10.11] [[Fateless]]
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* [2019.08.28] [[The Side Effects]]
  
 
===Mini Albums===
 
===Mini Albums===
 
* [2010.06.23] [[Nothing Lasts Forever]]
 
* [2010.06.23] [[Nothing Lasts Forever]]
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* [2012.07.04] [[Through Clarity]]
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* [2014.06.18] [[Until the End]]
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
* [2008.11.05] Fiction
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* [2008.11.05] [[Fiction (coldrain)|Fiction]]
* [2009.04.08] 8AM
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* [2009.04.08] [[8AM]]
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* [2016.08.17] [[Vena II]]
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===Digital Singles===
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* [2012.05.02] [[No Escape (coldrain)|No Escape]]
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* [2018.12.12] [[Revolution (coldrain)|Revolution]]
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* [2019.07.05] [[Coexist|Coexist]]
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===Split Singles===
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* [2010.06.16] [[Rainbow Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin|RAINBOW Nisharokubo no Shichinin]] <small>('''coldrain''' / [[GALNERYUS]]) (Digital)</small>
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===Video Releases===
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* [2011.12.07] [[Three Days of Adrenaline]]
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* [2014.04.30] [[Evolve (coldrain)|Evolve]]
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* [2018.09.26] [[20180206 Live at Budokan]]
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===Compilations / Other===
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* [2009.05.22] [[Hajime no Ippo New Challenger Original Soundtrack]] (#34 "8AM TV SIZE")
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* [2010.07.23] [[Rainbow Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin Original Soundtrack|RAINBOW Nisharokubo no Shichinin Original Soundtrack]] (#31 "We're not alone")
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* [2011.02.09] [[Fuck The Border Line|FUCK THE BORDER LINE]] (#5 "CHANDLER")
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* [2019.12.18] [[ROTTENGRAFFTY Tribute Album ~Mouse Trap~|ROTTENGRAFFTY Tribute Album ~MOUSE TRAP~]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [http://coldrain.jp/top.php Official Site]
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* [http://coldrain.jp/ Official Website]
* [http://twitter.com/coldrain_jp Official Twitter Page]
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* [http://www.vap.co.jp/coldrain/ VAP Official Profile]
* [http://www.myspace.com/coldrainjapan Official Myspace]
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* [https://wmg.jp/coldrain/ Warner Music Japan Official Profile]
* [http://www.vap.co.jp/coldrain/# Label's Coldrain Hub]
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* [http://ameblo.jp/coldrain-blog/ Official Blog]
 
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* [http://coldrain-official.tumblr.com/ Official Tumblr]
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* [http://www.myspace.com/coldrainjapan Official MySpace]
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* [http://www.facebook.com/coldrainofficial Official Facebook]
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* [http://twitter.com/coldrain_jp Official Twitter]
  
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[[Category:Japanese Bands]]  
 
[[Category:J-Rock]]
 
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 22 October 2020

Coldrain promoting Nothing Lasts Forever (2010)

Coldrain are a post hardcore styled Japanese rock band formed in 2007 by all five members. Their music roots are grounded mainly in western rock and metal styles. Mixing hard edged screaming with soft melodic singing from frontman Masato and guitarwork from members Y.K.C, Sugi, RxYxO and the metalcore tinged drumming of Katsuma.

Members

History

Beginnings

The band was formed in 2007 by band members Masato, Y.K.C., Sugi, RxYxO and Katsuma. They play a wide range of western styles within their sound and the lyrics are in complete English and have so far played throughout many places in japan. They released their first single "FICTION" in November of 2008 which many publications termed "A shocking debut!", after which they began their first nationwide tour where they managed to sell out most of the dates throughout the tour playing at places such as CLUB UPSET (Nagoya) and many others. This then paved way to playing on the Japanese Taste of Chaos dates aswell rounding out the rest of the year.

Extended Popularity

The band played dates throughout the beginning of 2009 aswell appearing in a number of well-known rock magazines generating even more exposure for the band appearing as street icons. Summer came and they played at both the SUMMER SONIC09 in Osaka and throughout the Zepp events in Nagoya aswell. They released 2nd maxi-single "8AM" in May of 2009, which they then played 42 shows supporting the new release. Their live exposure seemed unstoppable which garnered even more attention from the band's new fans aswell. Their debut album Final Destination was released in October of '09.

Recent Events

Recently the band released their first Mini Album Nothing Lasts Forever which included 6 new tracks. The song "Die Tommorrow" was released as it's first single whereas "We're Not Alone" was used as the anime Rainbow - Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin opening theme. A new album is to be expected in 2011.

Discography

Albums

Mini Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Split Singles

Video Releases

Compilations / Other

External Links