12012
12012 is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2003 in the Osaka Prefecture. Originally signed to the indies label Undercode Productions, they later signed to major label Nayutawave Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Japan. Usually they are classified in the genres of alternative rock, hard rock, alternative metal and metalcore, the band describes its concept as "the madness inside the human", which they attempt to show in clothing, lyrics and music. Since going major in 2007 they have been criticized by fans for toning down their visual kei image as so many visual bands in Japan do after signing to a major company. They claim to have taken their name from the California, U.S.A. penal code for the possession of a dangerous weapon. This has prompted fans to nickname the band "Kyouki Shoji," which is the Japanaese terminology for this penal code.
The bands first show was in May of 2003, later that year signing to Undercode Productions. In 2004 and 2005 they released several singles and mini albums, focusing mainly on live shows and writing music. In 2006 they released their first full length studio album "PLAY DOLLs", which was released along side the Best album "Not Obtain +1". In 2007 they released their 2nd album "Diamond", signed with Nayutawave Records, and performed "Cyclone", the ending theme to the anime "Romeo x Juliet". In 2008 they released several more singles, and in March of 2009 released their 3rd full length album "mar maroon". In 2010 they released their 4th full length album "SEVEN", and two singles, and did several shows including the "THE FANGS OF THE KILLER "SEVEN" SADNESS" tour in December. At the end of 2011 they announced their 6th full length album, the self titled "12012", would be released in March of 2012.
In 2007, closely after signing with Nayutawave Records, 12012's vocalist Miyawaki Wataru was arrested for assaulting a woman. After drinking one night he was reported to have attempted to strangle his female companion, though afterwards charges were dropped and the matter was settled out of court. Wataru issued a public apology on his blog after the incident.
It was announced that guitarist Suga Yuusuke would be withdrawing from the band at the end of the "THE FANGS OF THE KILLER "SEVEN" SADNESS" tour in 2010. No statement as to the reason why was given. After a period in which the bands fate was unknown, it was announced in February of 2011 that 12012 would be continuing on as a 4 member band.
Members
Wataru
Full name: Miyawaki Wataru
Position: Vocalist
(prefers term creator)
Birthday: July 23, 1980
Blood type: B
Height: 167 cm or 5'5"
Weight: 57 kg or 125 lbs
Previous bands: Lubis Cadir (under Kyouya), OBJECT
Aki
Full name: Sakai Hiroaki
Position: Guitar, main composer
Blood type: B
Height: 183 cm or 6'0"
Weight: 60 kg or 132 lbs
Previous Bands: Louisa (Aki), Cell*June (Acul), Killa
Tomo
Full name: Enya Tomoyuki
Position: Bass
Birthday: October 7, 1980
Blood type: B
Height: 183 cm or 6'0"
Weight: 58 kg or 128 lbs
Previous Bands: Mist of Rouge
Tooru*
Full Name: Kawauchi Tooru
Position: Drums
Birthday: April 11, 1983
Blood type: B
Height: 175 cm or 5'8"
Weight: 58 kg or 128lbs
Previous Bands: Dictator, De'sert, Nejire
*note: I have seen his name spelled Tooru, Toru, and Tohru. Currently I'm not sure which is correct.
Past Members
Yuusuke
Full Name: Suga Yuusuke
Positon: Guitar, leader
Birthday: July 9, 1980
Blood type: A
Height: 174 cm or 5'7"
Weight: 56 kg or 123 lbs
Previous Bands: Lubis Cadir
12012 - TATTOO - 2010
Discography
(full length albums only)
2006
PLAY DOLLs
Tracks
Disc One
1. "Hermit" - 4:51
2. "My Room Agony" - 5:29
3. "Wriggle Girls" - 5:06
4."Icy ~ Cold City ~" - 4:24
5. "With Shallow" - 4:41
6. "Melancholy" - 3:34
7. "Cheeky Doll" - 5:33
8. "Calf Love" - 4:16
9. "The Swim" - 5:33
10. "Queer Passion" - 4:20
Disc Two
(DVD, Type A Only)
1. " Icy ~Cold City~" (Music Video) - 4:24
Disc Two
(CD, Type B Only)
1. "See-Saw"
2006
Not Obtain+1
Tracks
1. "Incur..." - 5:05
2. "Shounen to Orchestra" - 4:41
3. "Suiso no Naka no Kanojo" - 4:34
4. "Newspaper" - 4:49
5. "Ray ~ Hidari Mawari no Kaichuudokai" - 5:22
6. "Vomit" - 3:30
7. "Swallow" - 4:37
8. "Sick" - 4:45
9. "Knife" - 4:13
10. "Shower" - 5:07
2007
Diamond
Tracks
CD
1. "Mr. Liar" - 3:34
2. "The Moon" - 4:33
3. "Screen Out" - 3:25
4. "Last Time" - 4:41
5. "Shine" - 3:37
6. "Empire of the Lagoon" - 3:49
7. "24 Hours" - 3:34
8. "Dispute" - 3:35
9. "Cyclone" - 4:34
10. "Once Again" - 6:18
11. "Secret Festival" - 4:23
12. "Diamond" - 4:06
13. "Dream Arch" - 2:55
DVD
1. Diamond (music clip)
2. Documentary
2009
mar maroon
Tracks
CD
1. "The World"
2. "DNA"
3. "As"
4."Smile Again"
5. "MERRY GO WORLD"
6."PSYCHO VIRUS"
7. "Aitai Kara..."
8. "SYSTEM [0] DOWN"
9. "Taiyou"
10. "GENERATION"
11. "I DEAL"
12. "Hallelujah" - Album version
13. Negai (regular edition track)
DVD
1. "Aitai Kara..."
2. Interview video
2010
SEVEN
Tracks
CD
1. "SADNESS"
2. "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE"
3. "GOSSAMER"
4. "Usubeni to Ame" (Rain and Light Crimson)
5. "LAST TRAIN"
6. "Kubarareta Card de Shoubusuru Shikanai no sa, Sore ga Douiu Imi de Are..."
(You Play With the Cards You're Dealt, Whatever That Means...)
7. "BIRTHDAY PARTY OF SECRET ROOM"
8. "M"
9. "Ruri" (Lapis Lazuli)
10. "TATTOO"
11. mayakashi" (Deception)
12. "THE PAIN OF CATASTROPHE"
13. "ONE STEP" (regular edition track)
14. "CONFESSION"
DVD
1. "Usubeni to Ami" (music video)
2. "TATTOO" (music video)
3. "THE PAIN OF CATASTROPHE" (music video)
4. "SADNESS ~ JUST THE WAY YOU ARE" (music video)
2012
12012
unreleased
date of release: March 14, 2012
Album reviews in progress. Please note I will only be reviewing full length albums and not singles or maxi singles.
Cheers,
Lira
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