White Ash (band)

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OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2006 (2006)–2017 (2017)
LabelsVAP Inc.
White Ash
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2006 (2006)–2017 (2017)
LabelsVAP Inc.
Past members
  • Nobita
  • Yama-san
  • Aya
  • Tsuyoshi
Websitewhiteash.jp

White Ash (ホワイト・アッシュ, Howaito Asshu, stylized in all caps) was a Japanese rock band. Formed in 2006, the quartet was initially a cover band of Arctic Monkeys.[1] Upon its release of the compilation album Love, On December 22, 2016, it was announced that they will disband for the reasons that weren't disclosed.[2] White Ash disbanded in March 2017.[3]

Instruments adapted from White Ash's official website.[4]

  • Nobita – vocals, guitar
  • Yama-san – guitar
  • Aya – bass
  • Tsuyoshi – drums

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6]
Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[A]
Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[B]
Quit or Quiet 21 21 11,022
Ciao, Fake Kings
  • Released: December 11, 2013
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
23 20 10,687
The Dark Black Groove
  • Released: March 4, 2015
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
33 39 5,323
Spade 3
  • Released: March 16, 2016
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
23 19 32 4,062

Compilation albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6]
Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[A]
Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[B]
Love 54 44 78 1,967

Mini-albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6]
Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[A]
Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[B]
On the Other Hand, The Russia Is...
Waltz with Valkyrie
  • Released: July 6, 2011
  • Label: Crux, Roof Top
  • Format: CD, digital download
157 1,463
Quest
  • Released: August 17, 2016
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
20 19 52 3,429

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Sales[5] Album
Oricon Singles Chart
[16]
Billboard Japan Hot 100
[C]
"Paranoia" 2011 77 1,269 Quit or Quiet
"Kiddie" 2012 29 3,167
"Would You Be My Valentine?" 2013 20 12 4,815 Non-album single
"Velocity" 39 29 4,107
"Crowds" 28 18 9,905
"Hopes Bright" 2014 26 30 3,961 The Dark Black Groove
"Insight" 2015 34 40 4,602 Spade 3
"Ledger"

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Ref.
"White Ash" 2014 Rock and Sympathy: Tribute to The Pillows [22]

Notes

References

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