Core the Child

Japanese rock/metal band


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::summary Japanese rock/metal band ::

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FieldValue
nameCore the Child
originJapan
genreAlternative metal
years_active2004–2006
labelIndependent
associated_actsUnsraw, Vistlip
current_membersYuuki
Yuu
Shunsuke
Shou
past_membersRyou
Tomoji
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| name = Core the Child | origin = Japan | genre = Alternative metal | years_active = 2004–2006 | label = Independent | associated_acts = Unsraw, Vistlip | current_members = Yuuki Yuu Shunsuke Shou | past_members = Ryou Tomoji

Core the Child (typeset as CoЯe The Child) was a Japanese visual kei rock/metal band formed in 2004, and was predecessor to the successful visual kei bands vistlip and Unsraw. They disbanded in 2006.

Biography

Core the Child was formed in June 2004 by Yuuki, Ryou, Shunsuke and Shou.{{cite web |title=Core the Child biography at Visunavi |work=visunavi.com |url=http://www.visunavi.com/artist/preview.php?id=760 |accessdate=2008-05-01 |language=Japanese |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080422012011/http://www.visunavi.com/artist/preview.php?id=760 |archive-date=2008-04-22 |url-status=dead After playing live shows for a while, they released their first single in September. In January 2005, Tomoji also decided to leave, which left Core the Child without a guitarist once again. However, this did not end activity; they released their first EP, Distribe, in March.

After the release of their EP, they discovered another guitarist, Yuu. In 2006, they distributed three singles for promotional purposes, but on April 18, they officially disbanded. Some members becoming inactive; others started new careers in the music industry. Vocalist Yuuki and drummer Shou started their new project, Unsraw, a few months later. Guitarist Yuu and bassist Shunsuke joined the band Jessica, which disbanded as well in 2007. Shunsuke is currently in the band vistlip, where he is now known as "Rui".{{Cite web |first=瑠伊 |author=瑠伊 |authorlink= |date=2008-05-26

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Members

  • Yuuki – vocals, piano, programming (2004–2006), guitar (studio only)
  • Yuu (悠) – guitar (2005–2006)
  • Shunsuke (俊介) – bass guitar (2004–2006)
  • Shou (匠) – drums (2004–2006)

;Former members

  • Ryou (リョウ) – guitar (2004)
  • Tomoji (友治) – guitar (2004–2005)

Timeline

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Discography

;Extended plays

  • Distribe (March 21, 2005, self-released)

;Singles

  • "Ground Zero/Good-Bye" (September 11, 2004, self-released)
  • "Depression" (March 21, 2005, self-released, promo at live shows)
  • "Chototsumoushin Vol.1" (『猪突猛進』Vol.1) (January 26, 2006, self-released)
  • "Chototsumoushin Vol.2" (『猪突猛進』Vol.2) (February 23, 2006, self-released)
  • "Chototsumoushin Vol.3" (『猪突猛進』Vol.3) (March 29, 2006, self-released)

;Compilations

  • Resident of Delusion (July 27, 2005, Relative+Heart Records)
    • (with the track “Flow-er-”)

References

References

  1. "Core The Child – discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos".

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