Hideto Takarai, known by his stage name Hyde, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel since 1991, he is also the lead vocalist of Vamps and has a solo career.
Vamps is a Japanese rock duo formed in 2008 by Hyde and K.A.Z. Only a year after their founding, Vamps performed its first international tour, ten dates in the United States, and in 2010 they went on their first world tour. Originally signed to Hyde's own record label Vamprose, every release the band has had to date has reached the top ten on the Oricon music chart. In 2013, the group changed labels to Universal Music Group's Delicious Deli Records and produced their worldwide debut release. After several tours and collaborations with Western acts, Vamps worked with outside producers and songwriters for the first time on the 2017 album Underworld before temporarily ceasing all activities at the end of that year.
"Love Addict" is the debut single by Japanese rock duo Vamps, released on July 2, 2008. It reached number 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was certified Gold by the RIAJ for sales over 100,000.
"I Gotta Kick Start Now" is the second single by Vamps, released on March 13, 2009. It includes a cover of the 1994 song "Trouble" by Shampoo. The limited edition came with a DVD that includes the music video for the title track and its making of. The single reached number 6 on the Oricon chart.
"Evanescent" is the third single by Vamps, released on May 13, 2009. It includes a cover of the 1973 song "Life on Mars?" by David Bowie. The bass on the title track is provided by K.A.Z's former hide with Spread Beaver bandmate Chirolyn. The limited edition came with a DVD including the music video for the title track and its making of. The single reached number 4 on the Oricon chart.
Vamps is the debut album by Vamps, released on June 10, 2009. The limited edition includes a DVD with the music videos for the album's three singles: "Love Addict", "I Gotta Kick Start Now", and "Evanescent", as well as the video for "Trouble", which features Anza.
"Sweet Dreams" is the fourth single by Vamps, released on September 30, 2009. This single version is slightly different from the album's. The limited edition came with a DVD of the music videos for both songs. The single reached number 2 on the Oricon chart.
"Devil Side" is the fifth single by Vamps, released on May 12, 2010. It includes a cover of the 1982 song "Live Wire" by Mötley Crüe. The limited edition came with a DVD that includes two versions of the music video for the title track.
"Memories" is the seventh single by Vamps, released on December 15, 2010. The limited edition came with a DVD that includes the music videos for "Piano Duet" and "Memories". The single reached number 4 on the Oricon chart.
"Halloween Party" is a song originally recorded by the Japanese supergroup Halloween Junky Orchestra in 2012. Written and produced by Hyde, it was created as part of a special Halloween project led by the rock band Vamps and features over 13 well-known musicians. It was released on October 17, 2012 by Vamps' Vamprose record label. The single reached number three on the Oricon Singles Chart and was certified Gold by the RIAJ.
Meet the Vamps is the debut studio album by British pop band the Vamps. It was initially released in Australia and New Zealand on 11 April 2014, and released in the United Kingdom through Virgin EMI Records on 14 April. The album includes the UK top-five singles "Can We Dance", "Wild Heart", "Last Night" and "Somebody to You". The album received generally positive reviews from music critics. It debuted at number two in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was the 23rd-best-selling album in 2014 in the UK.
The discography of British pop band the Vamps comprises five studio albums and twenty-three singles.
Sex Blood Rock n' Roll is the "best of Vamps" album, released on September 25, 2013. It is also the first Vamp's album to be released overseas. In addition to the album including already released songs, it also includes new recordings of the same songs, as well as re-recording of all English songs, and a remix. The album reached number 2 on the Oricon chart.
"Ahead/Replay" is the eighth double A-side single by Vamps, and the first single from album Bloodsuckers released on July 3, 2013. The single came with a DVD that includes the music videos for "Ahead" and "Replay". The single reached number 3 on the Oricon chart.
"Get Away/The Jolly Roger" is the ninth double A-side single by Vamps, and the second single from album Bloodsuckers released on August 20, 2014. The single reached number 3 on the Oricon chart.
"Vampire's Love" is the tenth single by Japanese rock band Vamps, released on October 8, 2014 as the third single from their album Bloodsuckers. The single reached number 3 on the Oricon chart. "Vampire's Love" was used for the Japanese release of the American action horror film Dracula Zero.
"Inside of Me" is the twelfth single by Vamps released on August 31, 2016. This is the second single from the album Underworld.
Calling is the thirteenth single by Vamps released on March 22, 2017. This is the third and final single from the album Underworld.
Vamp is the fourth mini studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori. It was released on 18 December 1996 under the MCA Records label and produced by Nakamori.
Cherry Blossom is the fifth studio album by the British pop rock band the Vamps. It was released on 16 October 2020 via EMI Records, and includes the single "Married in Vegas". The album debuted atop the UK Albums Chart, becoming the Vamps' second number-one album in their home country. It is promoted by a concert tour that begun on 6 September 2021.
