ayabie (彩冷える（アヤビエ）) is a Japanese visual keirock band signed to the label Tokuma Japan Communications. Their music consisted of a wide variety of sounds and moods, ranging from catchy and upbeat to heavy and hard-edged punk songs.[1] Many of the band's costumes were designed by ID Japan[2] or H. Naoto.[3] In 2010, Kenzo, Intetsu, Yumehito and Takehito left the band because they did not share the direction taken after going major, and formed a new band also called "Ayabie", but written as "AYABIE". They are currently signed to the major company TOY'S FACTORY. Aoi remained in Tokuma Japan Communications as a solo artist, known as "Aoi from ayabie".
Biography
Ayabie was formed in the early spring of 2004 by ex-Hinawana members Ryōhei, Takehito, and Intetsu with Aoi (ex-MASK, ex-Cynical Biscuit).[4] On May 8, 2004, Ayabie held their first solo concert at the Takadanobaba AREA.[5] Their first single, Heien No Ato, Ame, was distributed at this live. Following this release was their next single, Romancer, which was limited to 1000 copies,
Ayabie's debut album was released on March 21, 2005, entitled Ayabie Sokukan Ongenshū. It includes a bonus DVD which contains their previously recorded PVs. The group, which started with only support drummers, finally had a permanent drummer when Kenzo joined later that year.[6] In June 2006, Ayabie toured Europe for the first time.[6] In August, Ryōhei left the band permanently,[7] due to his disagreement of the band's future. After his departure, he started his own new band, "Megamasso".[1] Yumehito became the newest member of Ayabie 3 months later.[7] The band adjusted to the change by splitting song writing duties among the band members, with Yumehito writing most of the band's music.[3] In 2007, Ayabie returned to Europe again[3] and released the mini-album Ecumenical along with many singles. Ayabie toured in the US for the first time in June 2008, as part of their world tour.[8]
At the conclusion of their "Mikazuki no Kiseki" Tour on September 27, 2008, Ayabie announced that as of Spring 2009 they would be going major. Their first major label release, the single "Aitakute", was issued on 27 May 2009. As saying goodbye to their indies theme, they released a DVD named "The 7th colour ~Indies last tour FINAL~"; this indicates that they were then going major and going into their new major theme. Ayabie released their first major album '彩- irodori' on 27 January 2010.
On August 7, 2010, it was announced that Takehito, Intetsu, Kenzo and Yumehito had left Ayabie to form a new band, "AYABIE".[9] They were signed to the major company TOY'S FACTORY. Aoi remained in Tokuma Japan Communications as a solo artist, known as "Aoi from ayabie". He also worked together with Ryohei from Megamasso as "Aoi & Ryohei". AYABIE performed at A-Kon 2011.[10]
On May 21, 2012, Aoi started a new project called 168 -one sixty eight- with his debut single being "Setsugekka."[11] The support members of 168's debut live were Yuki (Aucifer), Sebastian (Bull Zeichen 88), and Naoki (ex-Kagrra).
On February 24, 2013, Taito joined AYABIE as their keyboardist. His first appearance with the band was at Shibuya O-EAST, which marked the end of AYABIE's live hiatus they went on half a year before.[12] On June 14, 2013, Kenzo announced his departure from AYABIE.[13] He later started his own solo project called BVCCI HAYNES. On December 10, 2013, Yumehito and Intetsu both withdrew from AYABIE.[14] Takehito and Taito continued band activities until July 31, 2015, in which Taito withdrew from the band as well.[15]
Members
Members of AYABIE
Takehito (タケヒト): Born August 24, 1982, in Setagaya, Tokyo. He was the guitarist of Ayabie and is currently playing guitar in AYABIE.[16]
Current member of Ayabie
Aoi (葵): Born April 1, 1980, is the vocalist of Ayabie. Currently working solo under the alias 168-Aoi.
Takehito (タケヒト): Born August 24, 1982, in Setagaya, Tokyo. is the guitarist of Ayabie and is currently playing guitar in AYABIE.[16]
Intetsu (インテツ): Born February 1, 1983, in Taiwan. is the bassist for both Ayabie and AYABIE.
Kenzo (ケンゾ): Born December 9, 1982, in Setagaya, Tokyo. is the drummer for both Ayabie and AYABIE. Currently he stands as the vocalist for his own solo project, BVCCI HAYNES, and is the drummer for Hitsugi of Nightmare's solo project, 'Gremlins'
Yumehito (夢人): Born September 22, 1985, in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. is the guitarist of Ayabie and is the vocalist of AYABIE. Currently he is participating as a vocalist in a session band called Robin, as well as playing guitar for the limited comeback of his previous band, Soroban. He is also the guitarist of BELLE.
Former members
Ryōhei (涼平): Born March 27, 1983. He was the guitarist for Ayabie, but left the band in 2006 and went on to form Megamasso (2006-2017). He is currently a member of Migimimi Sleep Tight (2016–present).
