HYDE(Guitar & Vocals)
Vocalist of L'Arc~en~Ciel, HYDE has also been working on other projects vigorously since his solo debut in 2001. His first solo album "Roentgen" (X-ray in German), released in 2002, contained 3 singles, "Evergreen", "Angel's Tale", and "Shallow Sleep". In 2003, HYDE made his first major movie acting debut in the film Moon Child, co-staring Japanese singer Gackt. Later that year he also released his 4th and 5th solo singles, "Hello", and "Horizon", both from the December released "666" album. 2004 introduced HYDE's first solo tour for the "666" album, an English version of the "Roentgen" album, as well as the DVD "Roentgen Stories." In 2005 he composed “Glamorous Sky”, the theme song for the breakout success movie “NANA”, while also releasing his 6th single "Countdown." Both the single “COUNTDOWN”、and the 7th single “SEASON'S CALL”, released early in 2006, topped the Japanese charts. In April 2006, following to the release of his 3rd album ”FAITH”、HYDE launched his second nationwide solo tour ”HYDE TOUR 2006 FAITH”, which sold out instantly. In the same year he also performed in 4 shows on the West Coast of the US, which also sold out instantly. At the close of 2006 HYDE rejoined his L'Arc~en~Ciel band mates for a few 15th Anniversary performances. In 2007 HYDE was back in the studio with L'Arc~en~Ciel recording, then touring all over Japan, finishing the year with large arena shows in Japan's biggest cities. So far this year, HYDE has been continuing his work with L'Arc~en~Ciel, while working with K.A.Z on VAMPS.
K.A.Z(Guitar)
K.A.Z formed the band ”Oblivion Dust” in ’96 and debuted in ’97 with 3 singles, "Sucker", "Numb", and "Falling", off the album "looking for Elvis" released the same year. In 1998, K.A.Z joined the band "Hide with Spread Beaver", releasing 2 singles, "Rocket Dive", and "Pink Spider." 1998 also saw the release of 2 more Oblivion Dust singles, "Therapy", and "Trust", from their album "Misery Days." In 1999 K.A.Z and Oblivion Dust released 4 more singles, "Blurred", "You", "Goodbye", "Crazy", and a music video for the song "Overdose", all from the album, "Reborn." 2000 saw a quick reunion with Hide with Spread Beaver, another single, "Designer Fetus", and album "Butterfly Head" with Oblivion Dust. The next year, Oblivion Dust released their Best Of album, "Radio Songs", but the group disbanded. Also in 2001 K.A.Z started work with Tetsu from L'Arc~en~Ciel on his solo project TETSU69. In 2002, he formed the rock unit Spin Aqua with vocalist/model/actress Anna Tsuchiya, producing three singles and one album, "Pisces". Soon after K.A.Z started to co-write and co-produce songs with HYDE. For HYDE’s 3rd solo album ”FAITH”, he wrote 5 songs including the single “SEASON’S CALL” and co-produced all songs. K.A.Z then accompanied HYDE on his "Faith" tour as guitarist throughout the summer and fall of 2006. In 2007 K.A.Z and 2 of the 3 previous member of Oblivion Dust decided to get back together, spending most of the year writing and recording their January 2008 self-titled release, "Oblivion Dust." Early this year, Oblivion Dust had a short tour to signify their reformation, and while still actively working with Oblivion Dust as well as various other projects, K.A.Z and HYDE decided to start VAMPS.
Hello VAMPS and J - San ^-^ How are you doing? How are all? I want for the VAMPS good - lucky in your tour! ------------------------------------------ ~* For HYDE :
I was thinking about writing something to you, but i don't have words {...} Sorry... I hope that I can thank you and show you how it is important to me, through these little words.
"I dream... can you believe me? I can fly... With you,I can forever living. We dreaming with your Voice. All can change,but my love for you...Is Forever! That "voice" really make me happy... Every day! As the Angel,you is the shine of my life. I have the faith in your existence. Far away,but the distance can to be breaking. As the Vampire,your voice is my hope and my Oasis. I want that all your dreams become true. I don't have a words for expressing, how much you are good for me. You will always be the most beautiful voice in my life and in my heart."
First of all "hiya" ^w^ hope you guys are ROCKIN hard in every performance
I jst came form reading your interview w Jpopworld(andrew)..pretty awesome guys... i notice Hyde-sama wants to bite every girl on the neck..u little pesky want to dominate the vamps..XD well good luck on that Hyde and hope to see ya live one day K.A.Z im sure ur gonna party hard... ^____^ so have a great time guys..*gambatte*
With your American tour just a couple of days away, I'm sending you the hug I promised you :) :) :)
I really hope you'll have a splended tour, with lots of fun :) :) :)
come to think of it, I've listened a lot to your 'sweet dreams' song from your new released album, and it must be one of the cutest songs ever made... it's my favourite song at the end of the day. :) :) :)
Hey VAMPS! How are you? only a few days for your first concert in the USA! I'm so excited but I can't go I have problems but it doesn't matter, I hope that someday you will play in my country or in a country near mine xD
Ganbate vamps! I will always support u guys. Hyde-san, please, take care of ur body health, so u can performs more cool and cooler than before. U'r the best! Aishiteru vamps! Anata-tachi wa itsumo ore no kokoro ga iru..;-)