Der Zibet
Japanese visual kei rock band
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Der Zibet (stylized as DER ZIBET) was a Japanese rock band formed in 1984.[1] The group was made up of vocalist Issay, guitarist Hikaru, bassist Hal, and drummer Mayumi upon formation. Together, they released ten singles and twelve studio albums before announcing that they were going on an indefinite hiatus in 1996.
- 1984–1996
- 2007–2023
Der Zibet | |
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Der Zibet circa 2014. From left to right: Hikaru, Mayumi, Issay, Mahito, Hal. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock, Alternative rock, Hard rock, Glam rock, Gothic rock, Art rock |
| Years active |
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| Labels | Sixty, Columbia/Triad, BMG/Ariola, Pop Mania, Danger Crue |
| Past members | Issay Hikaru Hal Mayumi Mahito |
| Website | derzibet |
Der Zibet reunited in 2007[2] and released the single reD biteZ with keyboardist Mahito officially joining the lineup. They went on to release six more studio albums before disbanding in 2023 following the death of vocalist Issay.[3]
History
Der Zibet was formed in 1984 by vocalist Issay and bassist Hal, who were previously in a band called ISSAY and SUICIDES.[4] They were joined by guitarist Hikaru, drummer Mayumi and Mahito on keyboards. Only a year later, Mahito left the group just before they signed to a major record label (though he would continue to perform with them as a support member) and they released their debut album Violetter Ball.[4]
Their fourth album Garden was recorded in London in 1988, the process was videotaped and released on VHS.[4] Der Zibet continued to put out many releases and collaborate with other artists, but after their 1996 live compilation album Ari the band went on hiatus.[4]
In 2007 Der Zibet resumed activities, with Mahito a full member again.[2] They released their thirteenth studio album Primitive on March 6, 2009.[5] On November 10, 2010, they released the album Kaikoteki Mirai ~ Nostalgic Future, which is composed of new songs as well as self cover, live and remix versions of songs from throughout their 25-year career.[6] They held the two-man Rock'n Roll Vaudeville 2011 show together with Ra:IN on June 24, 2011.[7]
In April 2012 Der Zibet released two more studio albums, Romanoid 1 and Romanoid 2.[8] In September, they performed alongside Ra:IN, Ladies Room and Tokyo Yankees at the Yokohama Summer Rock Fes. – Revolution Rocks 2012.[9]
They provided a cover of "Ai no Sōretsu" for the January 29, 2020 Buck-Tick tribute album Parade III ~Respective Tracks of Buck-Tick~.[10]
Issay died on August 5, 2023 due to an accident.[11][12] The surviving members of Der Zibet announced the following month that they had cancelled all future activities.[13]
Members
- Issay (藤崎一成, Fujisaki Issei)[12] – vocals (1984–1996, 2007–2023)
- Hikaru (吉田光, Yoshida Hikaru)[14] – guitar (1984–1996, 2007–2023)
- Hal (川島晴信, Kawashima Harunobu)[14] – bass (1984–1996, 2007–2023)
- Mayumi (三瓶真弓, Sampe Mayumi)[14] – drums (1984–1996, 2007–2023)
- Mahito (藤原真人, Fujiwara Mahito)[14] – keyboard (1984, 2007–2023)
Discography
Studio albums
| Release date | Title | Format | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 21, 1985 | Violetter Ball -Murasakiiro no Budoukai- (Violetter Ball-紫色の舞踏会-) | LP | Sixty |
| August 21, 1993 | CD | |||
| 2 | February 25, 1987 | Electric Moon | LP | |
| November 23, 1994 | Electric Moon and More | CD | ||
| 3 | March 21, 1988 | Der Zibet | LP | |
| November 23, 1994 | CD | |||
| 4 | November 21, 1988 | Garden | CD | |
| November 23, 1994 | ||||
| 5 | December 10, 1989 | Carnival | CD | |
| 6 | October 21, 1990 | Homo Demens | CD | Columbia Triad |
| November 21, 1994 | ||||
| 7 | July 7, 1991 | Shishunki I -Upper Side- (思春期I-Upper Side-) | CD | |
| 8 | October 21, 1991 | Shishunki II -Downer Side- (思春期II-Downer Side-) | CD | |
| 9 | March 24, 1993 | Trash Land | CD | BMG ariola |
| 10 | January 21, 1994 | Pop Mania | CD | |
| 11 | April 21, 1995 | Green | CD | |
| 12 | March 23, 1996 | Kirigirisu (キリギリス) | CD | |
| 13 | March 6, 2009 | Primitive | CD | Pop Mania Label |
| 14 | November 10, 2010 | Kaikoteki Mirai ~ Nostalgic Future (懐古的未来～NOSTALGIC FUTURE) | CD | Danger Crue |
| 15 | April 25, 2012 | Romanoid I | CD | Pop Mania Label |
| 16 | July 25, 2012 | Romanoid II | CD | |
| 17 | December 25, 2013 | Nine Stories | CD | |
| 18 | December 25, 2013 | Bessekai (別世界) | CD | |
| 19 | November 07, 2018 | Fujouri (不条理) | CD |
Singles
| Release date | Title | Format | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 1, 1985 | Matsu Uta (待つ歌) | 7" Vinyl | Sixty |
| 2 | May 21, 1986 | Girls -Radical Dance Mix- | 7" Vinyl | |
| 3 | February 25, 1987 | Baby, I Want You | 7" Vinyl | |
| 4 | March 21, 1988 | Only "You", Only "Love" | 7" Vinyl | |
| 5 | November 21, 1988 | Blue Blue | 7" Vinyl | |
| 6 | September 25, 1989[16] | Funny Panic | 8cm CD | |
| 7 | December 10, 1989 | Mammoth no Yoru (マンモスの夜) | 8cm CD | |
| 8 | October 1, 1990 | Akari wo Keshite (灯りを消して) | 8cm CD | Columbia Triad |
| 9 | January 21, 1994[17] | Natsu no Hi no Typhoon no You ni (夏の日のタイフーンのように) | 8cm CD | BMG ariola |
| 10 | March 24, 1995[18] | Nire no Ki no Ue (楡の木の上) | 8cm CD | |
| 11 | 2007[19] | reD biteZ | CD | Not On Label (Self-released) |
| July 13, 2008 | CD | Pop Mania Label |
Compilation albums
| Release date | Title | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 1992[20] | Selected '90–'91 BEST | CD | Columbia Triad |
| May 21, 1996[21] | |||
| September 24, 2009[22] | |||
| March 24, 1993 | Histric Flowers | 2 x CD | Sixty |
| March 23, 1996 | Ari (アリ) | CD | BMG ariola |
| May 10, 2017 | 20 Seiki (20世紀) | 2 x CD | Pop Mania Label |
| November 11, 2020 | 21 Seiki (21世紀) | 2 x CD | |
| June 19, 2024 | Golden Best Sixty Years (ゴールデン☆ベスト Sixty Years) | CD | Warner Music Japan |
Videos
| Release date | Title | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 1988 | In Concert / Yo-Yo-Yo | VHS | Sixty |
| July 25, 1988 | Yo-Yo-Yo | 12" LaserDisc | LaserDisc |
| January 25, 1989 | In Garden | VHS | Sixty |
| July 26, 1994 | Live Mania | VHS | BMG ariola |
| December 7, 2008 | Live at MARZ | DVD | Pop Mania Label |
| December 9, 2009 | Genshiryoku (原始力) | DVD | |
| July 4, 2010 | Primitive Tour 2009 ~Winter~ | DVD | |
| February 5, 2011 | Acoustic Mania | DVD | |
| March 15, 2015 | A Day Before 30th Trip | DVD | |
| November 1, 2017 | 20 Seiki ~ Bessekai no Kyōen (20世紀～別世界の饗宴) | DVD | |
| June 6, 2020 | A Day Before 35th Trip | DVD |