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DracoVirgo is a Japanese band, formed in 2017. [1]
Three members are the former members of High and Mighty Color, which disbanded in 2010. They formed the new band DracoVirgo on August 23, 2017.
They held their first live, DracoVirgo 1st LIVE TOUR "Opportunity", on February 26, 2018. [2]
Universal Music Japan
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Sept. 4, 2019 | Hajimenouta (ハジメノウタ) | 103 |
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Nov. 29, 2017 | Seiren'naru Heretics (清廉なるHeretics) Kegani ft. DracoVirgo | 6 |
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