THE DESPERADO
THE DESPERADO - visual kei deathcore band
Group from Japan
Genres: loud kei, japanese
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About THE DESPERADO
THE DESPERADO is a metalcore band originating from Kyoto and Osaka, Japan. They are a part of the loud kei subgenre within visual kei, with sound influenced by both metalcore and deathcore. The current lineup consists of Nero as the vocalist, Seiya on guitar and Akuru on bass. The band was established on December 1, 2019, with Nero, a former cover singer, and guitarist Seiya from DEVILOOF as the founding members. Initially, drummer Hiroto, also from DEVILOOF, joined the band. However, Hiroto departed from THE DESPERADO on September 27, 2020, leaving the band as a duo. THE DESPERADO introduced themselves to the music scene with their debut single, "Gerbera," released on December 29, 2019. They released their second single, "ANOTHER UNIVERSE," on July 12, 2020. Despite the change in lineup, THE DESPERADO remained determined to deliver their dynamic music to their fans. They released their third single, "TRIGGER," on November 29, 2020, and followed it with their fourth single, "BLACK CHAPTER," on July 18, 2021. The band further solidified their presence in the visual kei scene with the release of their fifth single, "INNOCENT WORLD," on June 26, 2022, and their sixth single, "ROTTEN ROSE," on July 31, 2022. Bassist Akuru from DADAROMA and drummer Daisuke from DEVILOOF joined THE DESPERADO on December 28, 2022. Akuru had known Nero since he used to make covers of DIR EN GREY songs, and he also knew Seiya from his time in DEVILOOF. They had known each other for over five years and Akuru had been following the growth of THE DESPERADO. When the band put out an recruitment post of an audition, Akuru quickly went to the audution and was selected after a selection process. Daisuke was personally asked by Nero to join the band as their drummer. Initially, Daisuke intened to join as a support drummer, but while in the preparing process, he was more drawn to the personalities, the music and the potential of the band, so he decided to join as an official member. Continuing their artistic journey, THE DESPERADO released their seventh single, "The Cry Against," on January 29, 2023. Shortly after, they unveiled their first mini-album, titled "THE CRY AGAINST," on February 18, 2023. Drummer Daisuke left the band om July 29, 2023. Their next single "Yokubou" was released on August 13, 2023. The band has stated that they mainly focus on digital activities, which might mean that there will be few live performances by the band.
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