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'''THE BACK HORN''' (ザ・バックホーン) is a Japanese rock group, formed in [[Tokyo]] in 1998.
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'''THE BACK HORN''' (ザ・バックホーン) is a four piece [[:Category:J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band. The band was formed in 1998 in [[Tokyo]] and consists of [[Yamada Masashi]] on vocals, [[Suganami Eijun]] on guitar, [[Okamine Koshu]] on bass and [[Matsuda Shinji]] on drums. They debuted with the mini-album ''[[Doko e Yuku (album)|Doko e Yuku]]'' on [[Kando Records]]. In 2001, the band signed with [[Victor Entertainment|Speedstar Records]] and released the single, "[[Sunny (THE BACK HORN)|Sunny]]".
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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* [[Yamada Masashi]] (山田将司): Vocals
 
* [[Suganami Eijun]] (菅波栄純): Guitars
 
* [[Suganami Eijun]] (菅波栄純): Guitars
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* [[Yamada Masashi]] (山田将司): Vocals
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* [[Okamine Koshu]] (岡峰光舟): Bass
 
* [[Matsuda Shinji]] (松田晋二): Drums
 
* [[Matsuda Shinji]] (松田晋二): Drums
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* [[Okamine Koshu]] (岡峰光舟): Bass
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==Former Members==
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* [[Hirabayashi Naoki]] (平林直己): Bass
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
THE BACK HORN was formed in April 1998, when the original members all came to [[Tokyo]] from the countryside where they all lived, all for different reasons. They met, and decided to start a band. First called '''Gyorai''', they soon changed their name to '''THE BACK HORN'''.
 
THE BACK HORN was formed in April 1998, when the original members all came to [[Tokyo]] from the countryside where they all lived, all for different reasons. They met, and decided to start a band. First called '''Gyorai''', they soon changed their name to '''THE BACK HORN'''.
  
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Following their first notable performance at the Fuji Rock Festival in 1999, they released a mini-album ''[[Doko e Yuku (album)|Doko e Yuku]]'' on [[Kando Records]]. Seven months after that, they released their first full-length album, ''[[Yomigaeru Hi (album)|Yomigaeru Hi]]''. After this, the band got signed to a major label, [[Speedstar Records]]. Although they, to this day, still remain on [[Speedstar Records]]' roster, they're still often thought of as an indie band. It was also around this time when [[Hirabayashi]] decided to leave the band.
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Following their first notable performance at the Fuji Rock Festival in 1999, they released a mini-album ''[[Doko e Yuku (album)|Doko e Yuku]]'' on [[Kando Records]]. Seven months after that, they released their first full-length album, ''[[Yomigaeru Hi (album)|Yomigaeru Hi]]''. After this, the band got signed to a major label, [[Victor Entertainment|Speedstar Records]]. Although they, to this day, still remain on [[Speedstar Records]]' roster, they're still often thought of as an indie band. It was also around this time when [[Hirabayashi Naoki]] decided to leave the band.
  
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It was only after the release of their first album release on [[Speedstar Records]], ''[[Ningen Program]]'', that they found a new bassist, [[Okamine Koshu]], though he was not immediately made a full-time member. He was however involved in recording of the next album, ''[[Shinzou Orchestra]]'', and while touring for the album, the band announced that he was now an official member.
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It was only after the release of their first album release on [[Victor Entertainment|Speedstar Records]], ''[[Ningen Program]]'', that they found a new bassist, [[Okamine Koshu]], though he was not immediately made a full-time member. He was however involved in recording of the next album, ''[[Shinzou Orchestra]]'', and while touring for the album, the band announced that he was now an official member.
  
 
As the band was becoming increasingly popular, they were asked to provide music for two movies: [[Kurosawa Kiyoshi]]'s ''[[Bright Future]]'' and [[Kazuaki Kiriya]]'s ''[[Casshern#CASSHERN (2004)|CASSHERN]]'', releasing the album ''[[Ikiru Sainou]]'' in between them.
 
As the band was becoming increasingly popular, they were asked to provide music for two movies: [[Kurosawa Kiyoshi]]'s ''[[Bright Future]]'' and [[Kazuaki Kiriya]]'s ''[[Casshern#CASSHERN (2004)|CASSHERN]]'', releasing the album ''[[Ikiru Sainou]]'' in between them.
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The band then released a couple of singles and did some shows again, including an acoustic street tour with only Yamada and Suganami, where they just performed on the streets of Japan for free. In April 2006, they released their sixth full-length album, ''[[Taiyou no Naka no Seikatsu]]'', and then their seventh album in May, 2007, self-titled ''[[THE BACK HORN (album)|THE BACK HORN]]''. Their sixteenth major single, "[[Wana (THE BACK HORN)|Wana]]", was used as the first ending theme to the fall 2007 [[Anime|anime]], ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]]''.
 
The band then released a couple of singles and did some shows again, including an acoustic street tour with only Yamada and Suganami, where they just performed on the streets of Japan for free. In April 2006, they released their sixth full-length album, ''[[Taiyou no Naka no Seikatsu]]'', and then their seventh album in May, 2007, self-titled ''[[THE BACK HORN (album)|THE BACK HORN]]''. Their sixteenth major single, "[[Wana (THE BACK HORN)|Wana]]", was used as the first ending theme to the fall 2007 [[Anime|anime]], ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]]''.
 
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
 
[[Image:THE BACK HORN (2008).jpg|thumb|250px|THE BACK HORN (2008)]]
 
[[Image:THE BACK HORN (2008).jpg|thumb|250px|THE BACK HORN (2008)]]
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[[Image:THE BACK HORN - Tatakau Kimi yo Promo.jpg|thumb|250px|THE BACK HORN promoting "[[Tatakau Kimi yo]]" (2010)]]
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===Albums===
 
===Albums===
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* [2000.04.25] [[Yomigaeru Hi (album)|Yomigaeru Hi]] (甦の陽) (Indies)
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* [2000.04.25] [[Yomigaeru Hi (album)|Yomigaeru Hi]] (甦の陽) (indies)
 
* [2001.10.17] [[Ningen Program]] (人間ポログラム)
 
* [2001.10.17] [[Ningen Program]] (人間ポログラム)
 
* [2002.11.13] [[Shinzou Orchestra]] (心臓オーケストラ)
 
* [2002.11.13] [[Shinzou Orchestra]] (心臓オーケストラ)
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===Other Albums===
 
===Other Albums===
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* [1999.09.22] [[Doko e Yuku (album)|Doko e Yuku]] (何処へ行く) (Indies Mini-Album)
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* [1999.09.22] [[Doko e Yuku (album)|Doko e Yuku]] (何処へ行く) (indies mini-album)
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* [2001.06.20] [[Yomigaeru Hi (album)|Yomigaeru Hi (New Mix)]] (甦の陽) (Indies Remix Album)
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* [2001.06.20] [[Yomigaeru Hi (album)|Yomigaeru Hi (New Mix)]] (甦の陽) (indies remix album)
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* [2005.08.24] [[Ubugoe Chainsaw]] (産声チェインソー) (Live Album)
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* [2005.08.24] [[Ubugoe Chainsaw]] (産声チェインソー) (live album)
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* [2008.01.23] [[Best THE BACK HORN|BEST THE BACK HORN]] (Best Album)
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* [2008.01.23] [[Best THE BACK HORN|BEST THE BACK HORN]] (best album)
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* [2010.02.10] [[Sei to Shi to Shi]] (生と死と詞) (Book and CD)
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* [2010.02.10] [[Sei to Shi to Shi]] (生と死と詞) (book and CD)
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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* [2000.09.25] [[Fuusen]] (風船) (Indies)
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* [2000.09.25] [[Fuusen]] (風船) (indies)
 
* [2001.04.25] [[Sunny (THE BACK HORN)|Sunny]] (サニー)
 
* [2001.04.25] [[Sunny (THE BACK HORN)|Sunny]] (サニー)
 
* [2001.08.22] [[Sora, Hoshi, Umi no Yoru]] (空、星、海の夜)
 
* [2001.08.22] [[Sora, Hoshi, Umi no Yoru]] (空、星、海の夜)
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* [2010.04.21] [[Tatakau Kimi yo]] (戦う君よ)
 
* [2010.04.21] [[Tatakau Kimi yo]] (戦う君よ)
 
* [2010.08.04] [[Tozasareta Sekai]] (閉ざされた世界)
 
* [2010.08.04] [[Tozasareta Sekai]] (閉ざされた世界)
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* [2012.03.07] [[Sirius (THE BACK HORN)|Sirius]] (シリウス)
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===Digital Singles===
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* [2011.03.30] [[Sekaijuu ni Hanataba wo]] (世界中に花束を)
  
 
===DVDs===
 
===DVDs===
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* [2009.07.22] [[Souzou no Pulse]] (創造のパルス)
 
* [2009.07.22] [[Souzou no Pulse]] (創造のパルス)
 
* [2010.02.10] [[Emotion Picture Vol.2]] (エモーションピクチャーVol.2)
 
* [2010.02.10] [[Emotion Picture Vol.2]] (エモーションピクチャーVol.2)
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* [2011.12.21] [[Maniac Heaven Best Selection]] (マニアックヘブン ベストセレクション)
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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* [http://thebackhorn.com THE BACK HORN Official Website]
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* [http://thebackhorn.com Official Website]
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* [http://www.project-j.org/backhorn.htm Project J Profile]
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* [http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/backhorn/ Speedstar Records Website]
  
 
[[Category:Groups]]
 
[[Category:Groups]]
 
[[Category:J-Rock]]
 
[[Category:J-Rock]]

Revision as of 16:06, 27 December 2011

THE BACK HORN promoting "Sirius" (2012)

THE BACK HORN (ザ・バックホーン) is a four piece Japanese rock band. The band was formed in 1998 in Tokyo and consists of Yamada Masashi on vocals, Suganami Eijun on guitar, Okamine Koshu on bass and Matsuda Shinji on drums. They debuted with the mini-album Doko e Yuku on Kando Records. In 2001, the band signed with Speedstar Records and released the single, "Sunny".

Members

Former Members

History

THE BACK HORN was formed in April 1998, when the original members all came to Tokyo from the countryside where they all lived, all for different reasons. They met, and decided to start a band. First called Gyorai, they soon changed their name to THE BACK HORN.

Following their first notable performance at the Fuji Rock Festival in 1999, they released a mini-album Doko e Yuku on Kando Records. Seven months after that, they released their first full-length album, Yomigaeru Hi. After this, the band got signed to a major label, Speedstar Records. Although they, to this day, still remain on Speedstar Records' roster, they're still often thought of as an indie band. It was also around this time when Hirabayashi Naoki decided to leave the band.

It was only after the release of their first album release on Speedstar Records, Ningen Program, that they found a new bassist, Okamine Koshu, though he was not immediately made a full-time member. He was however involved in recording of the next album, Shinzou Orchestra, and while touring for the album, the band announced that he was now an official member.

As the band was becoming increasingly popular, they were asked to provide music for two movies: Kurosawa Kiyoshi's Bright Future and Kazuaki Kiriya's CASSHERN, releasing the album Ikiru Sainou in between them.

After a couple of tours, including a show at the Rock In Japan festival, a couple of single releases and the release of their first live DVD, they released their fifth full-length album, Headphone Children, considered by many to be a concept album. The song "Kiseki" from the album was used in the horror movie Zoo. The tour following Headphone Children was a success and the band decided to release a live album of it, entitled Ubugoe Chainsaw which contained the best performances of songs from the tour. Two months later, THE BACK HORN played their first show in Europe, at a festival in Barcelona, Spain.

The band then released a couple of singles and did some shows again, including an acoustic street tour with only Yamada and Suganami, where they just performed on the streets of Japan for free. In April 2006, they released their sixth full-length album, Taiyou no Naka no Seikatsu, and then their seventh album in May, 2007, self-titled THE BACK HORN. Their sixteenth major single, "Wana", was used as the first ending theme to the fall 2007 anime, Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

Discography

THE BACK HORN (2008)
THE BACK HORN promoting "Tatakau Kimi yo" (2010)

Albums

Other Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

DVDs

External Links

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