Gothic NUMBER
L-R: Ichiban Raito Suzuki, Hitman Sasaki Jin.com, O-Crest Shi, Nakano Bill Sankai
Gothic†NUMBER (ゴシック†NUMBER) was a four piece Japanese rock band of the visual-kei variety. The band formed in February of 2006 initially named Gothic⇔NUMBER (ゴシック⇔NUMBER). They are the alter-ego band of the colourful Japanese pop rock oshare-kei band Serial⇔NUMBER. The band performs covers; self-covers in a different light, and ones from other visual bands and groups. With the current state of Serial⇔NUMBER, it's unknown if Gothic†NUMBER will re-start with the new members.
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Members
- Hitman Sasaki Jin.com (ヒットマン佐々木.com) - Vocals
Former Members
- O-Crest Shi (O-Crest紫) - Guitar
- Ichiban Raito Suzuki (一番ライト鈴木) - Bass
- Nakano Bill Sankai (中野ビル三階) - Drums
- Parasite Kazutake (パラサイトかずたけ) - Guitar
Biography
Gothic⇔NUMBER was formed on February 24th, 2006 at a live at Shinjuku HOLIDAY. Their next live was on April 12th at Shibuya O-Crest titled "Gothic⇔NUMBER Dainikai Misa". The only activity in 2007 was two sponsored events. The first was an event with Irokui. called "Jigoku no Shoutaijou ~Yuusou Jiko~" at Takadanobaba AREA on June 26th, while the second was their own event titled "Jigoku e Michidure... ~Saisho de Saigo no Serial Session Battle~" also at Takadanobaba AREA on October 15th.
After the departure of Parasite Kazutake (a.k.a Kazune) on August 21st, 2009, Gothic⇔NUMBER started up activities again. Without their second guitarist the band changed their name to Gothic†NUMBER. On September 9th they released their debut release, the digital single "WA・RA". After the single they started on their first event tour on their own. It began on September 9th at Sendai HOOK and concluded on the 25th at Shibuya O-EAST, hitting eight stops.
Discography
Digital Singles
- [2009.09.02] WA・RA
