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Light Bringer - Biography


Biography

In 2005, the two-man unit formed by vocalist Fuki and bassist Hibiki was joined by keyboardist Mao.

In early 2007, Hibiki's friend Satoru joined as live support drummer. On November 11th, Black-Listed Records released Heartless Message. The same month, Satoru formally joined as drummer. Guitarist Kazu also joined.

In 2008, production of 1st full album Tales Of Almanac began. Guitarist Seiya formally joined, and Light Bringer became a sextet.

In 2009, the self-produced Tales Of Almanac was released.

In February 2010, the band made a guest appearance in the NTV drama "Hidarime Tantei EYE". Alongside Demon Kakka (Seikima-II), they played the fictional band "Blue Heaven". In March, they were featured as Dragon Push Artist #017 on NTV music show "音龍門 ~Music Dragon Gate~". On July 16th, they embarked on a tour in promotion of new album Midnight Circus, visiting Osaka, Tokyo and Hamamatsu. On December 20th, they participated in the voluntary event Lovely Musicfest Vol.5 at Shibuya Star Lounge.

On January 26th 2011, single Burned 07 and repackaged album Midnight Circus -Premium Edition- were released simultaneously. Between February and April, they were embarked on Lovely Music Tour 2011 ~Right Here, Right Now~, ending with a one-man live final at Shibuya BOXX on April 16th. On May 29th, the band appeared at Pure Rock Japan Live 2011 at Club Citta, Kawasaki, playing alongside Galneryus, Gargoyle and Versailles. On August 20th, guitarist Kazu left the band. On September 16th, they appeared at Shock Sound Strings at Shibuya O-East. On November 23rd, their major debut single Noah was released on King Records's Nexus imprint.

1st major album Genesis was released by on King Records's label Nexus on January 18th 2012 - it reached #16 on the Oricon Daily chart, and #25 on Oricon Weekly Domestic Album chart. On February 11th, the band began their first one-man tour HMV presents Lovely Music Tour 2012 ~Genesis~, selling out venues in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. Additional tour dates followed in April, and guitarist Jay joined the band. In October, guitarist Seiya departed the band.

In 2013, Yumi (Saber Tiger) formally joined as drummer, and Light Bringer became a quintet. On May 23rd, the album Scenes Of Infinity was released. On June 2nd, the band commenced Lovely Music Tour 2013 ~ To Infinity And Beyond. In August, they conducted tour clinics at MI Japan's schools in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. On September 8th, they appeared at the HM/HR event Hammerball 2013 in Hokkaido, alongside the likes of 44Magnum, Anthem and Saber Tiger.