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'''the GazettE''', also pronounced Gazetto (ガゼット), is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band of the [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] variety. The band was formed in early 2002 and is currently signed to [[Sony Music Entertainment]], the label responsible for artists such as [[miyavi]] and [[Kagrra,]]. The band changed their name to '''the GazettE''' when they released their second full album, ''[[Nil|NIL]]'', in February of 2006.
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'''the GazettE''' (ガゼット) is a five member [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band in the [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] scene. They were previously known as ''Gazette'' before the release of their second album ''[[Nil (the GazettE)|NIL]]'' in early 2006. The band formed in January of 2002 in the [[Wikipedia:Kantō region|Kantou]] area of [[Japan]]. the Gazette is signed to the major label [[Sony Music Entertainment]], recently transferring from [[KING RECORDS]] in 2010.
 
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== Members ==
 
* [[RUKI]] (ルキ) Vocals
 
* [[URUHA]] (麗) Guitar
 
* [[AOI (Gazette)|AOI]] (葵) Guitar
 
* [[REITA]] (れいた) Bass
 
* [[KAI]] (戒) Drums
 
 
 
=== ex-Members ===
 
* [[Yune]] (ユネ) (Drums) (left: January 2003)
 
 
 
== History ==
 
===Indie: 2002===
 
the GazettE was founded on March 10th 2002 by guitarist [[URUHA]], bassist [[REITA]] (both formerly of [[Karasu (band)|Karasu]], [[Ma'die Kussë]], [[L'ie:Chris]], and [[Kar+te=zyAnose]]), vocalist [[RUKI]] (formerly of [[Mikoto]], [[Ma'die Kussë]], [[L'ie:Chris]], and [[Kar+te=zyAnose]]), guitarist [[AOI (Gazette)|AOI]] (former [[Mervilles]] and [[Artia]]), and ex-drummer [[Yune]] (formerly of [[La'DeathtopiA]], [[Mervilles]], [[Artia]], and [[Vall'na racill]]), and current drummer, [[KAI]] with [[KAI]] as the bandleader.
 
 
 
In April 2002, they released their first single "[[Wakaremichi (the GazettE)|Wakaremichi]]", and two videotapes, released again two months later in a second press. During August and September, they released two singles and a VHS. At the time, they were signed to the record label [[Matina]]. They gave their first one-man in the October 2002.
 
 
 
===Major debut - NIL===
 
 
 
In early 2003, [[Yune]] decided to leave the band. [[KAI]], the ex-drummer of [[Mareydi Creia|Mareydi†Creia]], replaced him. In March 2003, they joined the [[PS COMPANY]] label.
 
 
 
In May of the same year, they released their first mini-album, ''[[Cockayne Soup|COCKAYNE SOUP]]'', as well as starting their first tour, together with [[Hanamuke]]. Apart from their tour collaboration, the band also made two songs with [[Hanamuke]]. They managed the second tour together with [[Vidoll]]. The music magazine ''[[Cure]]'' published an edition with Vidoll and Gazette together on the cover picture.
 
 
 
In early December, they played a two-man show beside [[deadman]]. December 28, they performed on the ''Beauti-fool's Fest '03''. The event, organized by the music magazine ''[[Fool's Mate]]'', included [[Kra]], [[lab.]], [[Gullet]], [[Pink Halleluja]], Gazette, [[deadman]], [[miyavi]], [[D'espairs Ray]], [[DAIGO|DAIGO STARDUST]], [[Merry]] and [[MUCC]] in their line-up.
 
  
On January 16, 2004 they produced their first one-man show, recorded and afterwards released as the ''[[Tokyo Saipan ~Judgment Day~|Tokyo Saipan ~JUDGMENT DAY~]]''. The day of the DVD release (April 28, 2004) created a foundation for the official Gazette fanclub. March 30, 2004 they released the ''[[Madara (mini-album)|MADARA]]'' mini-album, reaching to #2 on the [[Oricon]] Indie Charts. On August 25 they released the ''[[Heisei Banka]]'' concert DVD, previously recorded on the April 23.
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==Members==
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* [[RUKI]] (ルキ) - Vocals
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* [[URUHA]] ( ) - Guitar
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* [[AOI (the GazettE)|AOI]] (葵) - Guitar
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* [[REITA]] (れいた) - Bass
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* [[KAI (the GazettE)|KAI]] (戒) - Drums
  
In May they released their first [[PV]] DVD ''[[Madara (DVD)|MADARA]]'', which contained the 6 PVs including the making footages of the ''[[Madara (mini-album)|MADARA]]'' mini-album. During September and October they set another tour together with fellow [[PS COMPANY]] bands [[Kra]] and [[bis]]. On October 13, 2004 they released their first full-length album ''[[Disorder|DISORDER]]'', listed in the top 5 of the Oricon Daily Charts.
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===Former Members===
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* [[Yune]] (ユネ) - Drums
  
In early August of 2005, Gazette released the ''[[Gama (the GazettE)|Gama]]'' mini-album. The maxi-single "[[Cassis]]" was released later in the year.
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==Discography==
 
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===Albums===
Their second full album, ''[[Nil|NIL]]'', was released on February 8, 2006, and included a special first press edition and a regular press edition. They also changed their name to the GazettE. the GazettE's latest standing tour, ''Nameless Liberty. SixGuns...'', started in February of 2006.
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* [2004.10.13] [[Disorder|DISORDER]]
 
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* [2006.02.08] [[Nil (the GazettE)|NIL]]
===STACKED RUBBISH - present===
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* [2006.05.03] [[Dainippon Itan Geisha-teki Noumiso Gyakukaiten Zekkyou Ongen Shuu]] (大日本異端芸者的脳味噌逆回転絶叫音源集) (Compilation Album)
 
 
the GazettE performed their first 2 live concerts out of Asia between July 28-30, 2006. Performing to around 800 people, the concerts were arranged in conjunction with German Anime & Manga convention, ''AnimagiC'', and took place at the Beethovenhalle in Bonn, Germany.
 
 
 
the GazettE's ''Decomposition Beauty Tour'' ran from November 28th to December 24th, 2006. The tour began in Sapporo, Japan and ended in Osaka, Japan. They have also released two new singles: "[[Filth in the Beauty|Filth in the beauty]]" and "[[Regret (the GazettE)|REGRET]]".
 
 
 
Their third full-length, ''[[Stacked Rubbish|STACKED RUBBISH]]'', was released on July 4, to be followed by a promotional tour from July 15 to September 9. A song from [[Stacked Rubbish]] and "[[Hyena]]", "[[Chizuru (the GazettE)|Chizuru]]", is to be included on the soundtrack for the film Apartment.
 
 
 
In early of 2008 the GazettE released one of their best-selling single, "[[Guren]]" was used as the [http://www.gemcerey.jp/ Gem CEREY] CM song where the members themselves appeared in, at the same time the final show of their TOUR 2007-2008 STACKED RUBBISH was held at the Tokyo Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougi-jou and was released on DVD in June. Their fourteenth single, "[[Leech|LEECH]]" was released in November of the same year.
 
 
 
In 2009, their fourth full-lengh, ''[[Dim|DIM]]'' was preceeded by their fifteenth single "[[Distress and Coma|DISTRESS AND COMA]]" which was used as the movie Chelsea Hotel ending theme. The album sold more than their past albums and was followed by the ''TOUR 09 -DIM SCENE-'' which had a final at the [[Saitama Super Arena]] and was recorded and released on DVD in December of the same year. Their sixteenth single, "[[Before I Decay|BEFORE I DECAY]]" was used as the theme song for the movie [http://wild-speed-max.com/ Fast & Furious 4] and was their last single release with [[PS COMPANY]].
 
 
 
2010 saw the group changing labels to [[Sony Music Japan]], and releasing their first single there. "[[Shiver (the GazettE)|SHIVER]]" was used as the TBS anime [http://www.kuroshitsuji.tv/ Kuroshitsuji II] first opening theme and a [[PV]] collection DVD was released in August title [[Film Bug II|FILM BUG II]]. Also they began the tour ''TOUR10 NAMELESS LIBERTY SIX BULLETS'', at the [[Nippon Budokan]].
 
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== Discography ==
 
=== Album ===
 
* [2004.10.13] [[Disorder|DISORDER]] (indie) ('''Gazette''')
 
* [2006.02.08] [[Nil|NIL]]
 
 
* [2007.07.04] [[Stacked Rubbish|STACKED RUBBISH]]
 
* [2007.07.04] [[Stacked Rubbish|STACKED RUBBISH]]
 
* [2009.07.15] [[Dim|DIM]]
 
* [2009.07.15] [[Dim|DIM]]
  
 
===Mini-Albums===
 
===Mini-Albums===
* [2003.05.28] [[Cockayne Soup|COCKAYNE SOUP]] (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2003.05.28] [[Cockayne Soup|COCKAYNE SOUP]]
* [2003.06.25] [[Akuyuukai]] (悪友會~あくゆうかい~) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2003.06.25] [[Akuyuu Kai]] (悪友會 ~あくゆうかい~; ''Meeting Bad Company'')
* [2003.07.30] [[Spermargarita]] (スペルマルガリィタ) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2003.07.30] [[Spermargarita]] (スペルマルガリィタ)
* [2003.10.01] [[Hankou Seimeibun]] (犯行声明文) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2003.10.01] [[Hankou Seimeibun]] (犯行声明文; ''Letter of Responsibility'')
* [2004.03.30] [[Madara (mini-album)|MADARA]] (斑蠡~MADARA~) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2004.03.30] [[Madara|MADARA]] (斑蠡 ~MADARA~)
* [2005.08.03] [[Gama (the GazettE)|Gama]] (蛾蟇(がま)) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2005.08.03] [[Gama]] (蝦蟇 (がま); ''Toad'')
  
===Best Album===
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===Singles===
* [2006.05.03] [[Dainippon Itan Geishateki Noumiso Gyaku Kaiten Zekkyou Ongenshuu]] (大日本異端芸者的脳味噌逆回転絶叫音源集) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2002.04.30] [[Wakaremichi (Gazette)|Wakaremichi]] (別れ道; ''Crossroads'')
 
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* [2002.08.30] [[Kichiku Kyoushi (32-sai Dokushin) no Nousatsu Kouza]] (鬼畜教師(32才独身)の悩殺講座; ''Facinating Courses of a (32 Year-Old Single) Brutish Teacher'')
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* [2004.07.08] [[Zakuro-gata no Yuuutsu]] (ザクロ型の憂鬱; ''Pomegranate Styled Despression'')
* [2002.04.30] [[Wakaremichi (the GazettE)|Wakaremichi]] (別れ道) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2004.07.08] [[Zetsu|zetsu]] (舐 ~zetsu~; ''Lick'')
* [2002.08.30] [[Kichiku Kyoushi (32sai Dokushin) no Nousatsu Kouza]] (鬼畜教師(32才独身)の悩殺講座) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2004.07.08] [[Miseinen (Gazette)|Miseinen]] (未成年; ''Minor'')
* [2002.09.20] [[Gozen 0-ji no Trauma Radio]] (午前0時のとらうまラヂヲ) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2004.07.08] [[Dainippon Itan Geisha-teki Noumiso Nakazuri Zecchou Zekkei Ongen Shuu]] (大日本異端芸者的脳味噌中吊り絶頂絶景音源集)
* [2004.07.28] [[Zakurogata no Yuuutsu]] (ザクロ型の憂鬱) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2005.03.09] [[Reila|reila]]
* [2004.07.28] [[Zetsu|zetsu]] (舐~zetsu~) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
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* [2005.12.07] [[Cassis (Gazette)|Cassis]]
* [2004.07.28] [[Miseinen]] (未成年) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
 
* [2004.07.28] [[Dainippon Itan Geishateki Noumiso Chuzuri Zecchou Zekkei Ongenshuu.]] (大日本異端芸者的脳味噌中吊り絶頂絶景音集。) (indie) ('''Gazette''')
 
* [2005.03.09] [[Reila|reila]] (indie) ('''Gazette''')
 
* [2005.12.07] [[Cassis]] <small>(Limited edition)</small>
 
* [2006.01.12] [[Cassis]] <small>(Regular edition)</small>
 
 
* [2006.10.25] [[Regret (the GazettE)|REGRET]]
 
* [2006.10.25] [[Regret (the GazettE)|REGRET]]
* [2006.11.01] [[Filth in the Beauty|Filth in the beauty]]
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* [2006.11.01] [[Filth in the Beuaty|Filth in the beauty]]
* [2007.02.07] [[Hyena]]
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* [2007.02.07] [[Hyena (the GazettE)|Hyena]]
* [2008.02.13] [[Guren]] (紅蓮)
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* [2008.03.13] [[Guren (the GazettE)|Guren]] (紅蓮; ''Crimson Lotus'')
* [2008.11.21] [[Leech|LEECH]]
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* [2008.11.12] [[Leech|LEECH]]
* [2009.03.25] [[Distress And Coma|DISTRESS AND COMA]]
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* [2009.03.25] [[Distress and Coma|DISTRESS AND COMA]]
 
* [2009.10.07] [[Before I Decay|BEFORE I DECAY]]
 
* [2009.10.07] [[Before I Decay|BEFORE I DECAY]]
 
* [2010.07.21] [[Shiver (the GazettE)|SHIVER]]
 
* [2010.07.21] [[Shiver (the GazettE)|SHIVER]]
 
* [2010.09.22] [[Red (the GazettE)|Red]]
 
* [2010.09.22] [[Red (the GazettE)|Red]]
* [2010.12.xx] [[Pledge|PLEDGE]]
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* [2010.12.xx] [[Pledge (the GazettE)|PLEDGE]]
  
=== VHS ===
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===Other Singles===
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* [2003.10.08] [[Doro Darake no Seishun.]] (泥だらけの青春。; ''Mud Covered Youth'')
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* [2003.11.12] [[Gozen 0-ji no Trauma Radio]] (午前0時のとらうまラヂヲ; ''The Radio of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder at 0:00'')
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* [2004.09.11] [[Juuyonsai no Knife]] (十四歳のナイフ; ''Forty Year-Old Knife'')
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* [2005.08.15] [[Chigire]] (チギレ; ''Torn'')
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===VHS / DVDs===
 
* [2002.04.30] [[Sentimental Video]] (センチメンタルビデオ)
 
* [2002.04.30] [[Sentimental Video]] (センチメンタルビデオ)
* [2002.08.30] [[Shichoukaku Shitsu]] (視聴覚質)
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* [2002.08.30] [[Shichoukaku-shitsu]] (視聴覚質)
* [2002.09.30] [[Hyakki Yagyou]] (百鬼家行)
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* [2003.11.12] [[Hyakkiyagyou (Gazette)|Hyakkiyagyou]] (百鬼家行)
 
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* [2004.04.28] [[Tokyo Saiban ~Judgement Day~ 2004.1.16 Shibuya-AX|Tokyo Saiban ~JUDGMENT DAY~ 2004.1.16 SHIBUYA-AX]] (東京裁判)
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* [2004.05.26] [[Madara PV Shuu|MADARA PV Shuu]] (斑蠡 ~MADARA~ PV 集)
* [2004.04.28] [[Tokyo Saipan ~Judgment Day~|Tokyo Saipan ~JUDGMENT DAY~]] (東京裁判~JUDGMENT DAY~)
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* [2004.08.25] [[Dainippon Itan Geisha-teki Zenkoku Junrei Tandoku Kouen "Heisei Banka" 2004.4.23 Shibuya O-EAST|Dainippon Itan Geisha-teki Zenkoku Junrei Tandoku Kouen「Heisei Banka」2004.4.23 Shibuya O-EAST]] (大日本異端芸者的全国巡礼単独公演「平成挽歌」)
* [2004.05.26] [[Madara (DVD)|MADARA]] (斑蠡~MADARA~)
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* [2005.07.06] [[Standing Tour 2005 Final "M.R.D" at 2005.4.17 Shibuya Koukaidou Live DVD|STANDING TOUR 2005 FINAL「M.R.D」at 2005.4.17 Shibuya Koukaidou LIVE DVD]] (渋谷公会堂)
* [2004.08.25] [[Dainippon Itangeishateki Zengoku Junrei Tandoku Kouen "Heisei Banka" 2004.4.23 Shibuya O-EAST]] (大日本異端芸者的全国巡礼単独公演「平成挽歌」2004.4.23 Shibuya O-EAST)
 
* [2005.04.17] [[Standing Tour 2005 Final "M.R.D" at Shibuya Koukaidou|STANDING TOUR 2005 FINAL "M.R.D" at Shibuya Koukaidou]]
 
 
* [2006.06.07] [[Film Bug I|FILM BUG I]]
 
* [2006.06.07] [[Film Bug I|FILM BUG I]]
* [2006.09.06] [[Standing Live Tour 2006 "Nameless Liberty. Six Guns..." Tour Final -Nippon Budoukan-|Standing Live tour 2006 "Nameless Liberty.Six Guns..." TOUR FINAL -Nippon Budoukan-]] (Standing Live tour 2006「Nameless Liberty.Six Guns...」TOUR FINAL -日本武道館-)
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* [2006.09.06] [[Standing Live Tour 2006 "Nameless Liberty. Six Guns..." -Tour Final- Nippon Budokan|Standing Live tour 2006「Nameless Liberty.Six Guns...」-TOUR FINAL- Nippon Budokan]] (日本武道館)
* [2007.06.13] [[Tour 2006-2007 "Decomposition Beauty" Final Meaningless Art That People Showed At Yokohama Arena|TOUR 2006-2007 "DECOMPOSITION BEAUTY" FINAL Meaningless Art That People Showed AT YOKOHAMA ARENA]]
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* [2007.06.13] [[Tour 2006-2007 "Decomposition Beauty" Final Meaningless Art That People Showed At Yokohama Arena|TOUR 2006-2007「DECOMPOSITION BEAUTY」FINAL Meaningless Art That People Showed AT YOKOHAMA ARENA]]
* [2008.08.06] [[Tour 2007-2008 Stacked Rubbish Grand Finale "Repeated Countless Error" in Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougi-jou Daiittai Ikukan|TOUR 2007-2008 STACKED RUBBISH GRAND FINAL "REPEATED COUNTLESS ERROR" IN Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougi-jou Daiittai Ikukan]] (TOUR2007-2008 STACKED RUBBISH GRAND FINAL「REPEATED COUNTLESS ERROR」IN 国立代々木競技場第一体育館)
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* [2008.08.06] [[Tour 2007-2008 Stacked Rubbish Grand Finale (Repeated Countless Error) in Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougijou Daiichi Taiikukan|TOUR 2007-2008 STACKED RUBBISH GRAND FINALE [REPEATED COUNTLESS ERROR] IN Kokuritsu Yoyogi Kyougijou Daiichi Taiikukan]]
 
* [2009.12.16] [[Tour 09 -Dim Scene- Final at Saitama Super Arena|TOUR 09 -DIM SCENE- FINAL AT SAITAMA SUPER ARENA]]
 
* [2009.12.16] [[Tour 09 -Dim Scene- Final at Saitama Super Arena|TOUR 09 -DIM SCENE- FINAL AT SAITAMA SUPER ARENA]]
 
* [2010.08.04] [[Film Bug II|FILM BUG II]]
 
* [2010.08.04] [[Film Bug II|FILM BUG II]]
  
== Books ==
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===Compilations===
* [2005.10.20] Verwelktes Gedicht
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* [2002.12.25] [[Yougenkyou -Moon-|Yougenkyou -moon-]] (妖幻鏡) (#4 ''Okuribi'')
* [2006.04.28] NIL Band Score
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* [2003.05.01] [[Kaleidoscope (V.A.)|KALEIDOSCOPE]] (#3 ''Akai One-Piece'', #15 ''Back drop Junkie [nancy]'')
* [2007.02.21] Dainippon Itan Geisha Teki Noumiso Chuzuri Zekkyou Zekkei Ongen Shuu Band Score (大日本異端芸者的脳味噌中吊り絶頂絶景音集バンドスコア)
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* [2003.05.06] [["Dangetsu" ~Issen Ichiya no Otonaki~]] (「男だんけつ尻」~一千一夜の男泣き~) <small>(split with [[Hanamuke.]])</small>
* [2009.08.04] the GazettE ART BOOK
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* [2004.07.28] [[Japanesque Rock Collectionz]] (#11 ''Okuribi'')
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* [2007.01.24] [[Rock Nippon Toukai Shoji Noriko Selection|Rock NIPPON Toukai Shoji Noriko Selection]] (ロックNIPPON 東海林のり子セレクション) (#13 ''Cassis'')
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* [2008.12.24] [[Peace & Smile Carnival Tour 2005 Mina Sorotte Egao de Fuck You.]] (皆そろって笑顔でファッキュー.)
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* [2009.04.15] [[PS COMPANY the 10th Anniversary Commemorative Performance Peace & Smile Carnival|PS COMPANY The 10th anniversary commemorative performance Peace & Smile Carnival]]
  
== External Links ==
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==External Links==
* [http://www.pscompany.co.jp/gazette/ Official Site]
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* [http://www.pscompany.co.jp/gazette/ Official Website]
* [http://ameblo.jp/gazette-staff Official Blog Site]
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* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/SR/gazette/index.html the GazettE @ Sony Music Entertainment]
* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/SR/gazette/index.html Sony Music Japan Profile]
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* [http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/gazette/index.html the GazettE @ KING RECORDS]
* [http://www.pscompany.co.jp/ PS Company Official Site]
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* [http://www.myspace.com/thegazetteofficial Official MySpace]
* [http://myspace.com/thegazetteofficial Official Myspace]
 
  
 
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the GazettE promoting "SHIVER" (2010)

the GazettE (ガゼット) is a five member Japanese rock band in the visual-kei scene. They were previously known as Gazette before the release of their second album NIL in early 2006. The band formed in January of 2002 in the Kantou area of Japan. the Gazette is signed to the major label Sony Music Entertainment, recently transferring from KING RECORDS in 2010.

Members

  • RUKI (ルキ) - Vocals
  • URUHA ( 麗 ) - Guitar
  • AOI (葵) - Guitar
  • REITA (れいた) - Bass
  • KAI (戒) - Drums

Former Members

  • Yune (ユネ) - Drums

Discography

Albums

Mini-Albums

  • [2003.05.28] COCKAYNE SOUP
  • [2003.06.25] Akuyuu Kai (悪友會 ~あくゆうかい~; Meeting Bad Company)
  • [2003.07.30] Spermargarita (スペルマルガリィタ)
  • [2003.10.01] Hankou Seimeibun (犯行声明文; Letter of Responsibility)
  • [2004.03.30] MADARA (斑蠡 ~MADARA~)
  • [2005.08.03] Gama (蝦蟇 (がま); Toad)

Singles

Other Singles

VHS / DVDs

Compilations

External Links