Jupiter (band)

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Jupiter
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Jupiter performing in 2015. From left to right: Teru, Zin, Hizaki
Background information
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres Symphonic metal [1] [2]
Years active2013–present
Labels
Members Hizaki
Teru
Daisuke
Kuze
Past membersYuki
Masashi
Zin
Rucy
Website jupiter.jp.net

Jupiter is a Japanese visual kei symphonic metal band, formed in 2013 by four of the five members of Versailles. After several personnel changes, guitarists Hizaki and Teru remain the only original members, with drummer Daisuke and vocalist Kuze completing the current lineup.

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History

Less than a year after Versailles ended activities, guitarists Hizaki and Teru, drummer Yuki and bass guitarist Masashi, announced they had formed a new band named Jupiter on April 1, 2013. Having recruited vocalist Zin, they also revealed plans for their first single in the summer. [3] According to Hizaki, the name is based on astrology and can mean protection, good luck or beautiful spirit. [4] They performed at the "Stylish Wave Generation Vol.4" event at Akasaka Blitz on May 26, alongside Penicillin, Diaura and other visual kei bands. [5]

The single, "Blessing of the Future", was released on July 24 and reached number 38 on the Oricon music chart. [6] Before the single was even released, their first album, Classical Element, was announced for August 28, 2013. [7] It peaked at number 31 on the chart. The band had its first concert at Akasaka Blitz on September 26, before embarking on its first tour in October. [8] In December, they took part in three of the "Stylish Wave Circuit '13 Winter Shogun" concerts. [9]

Jupiter had their first overseas performances in February 2014, in Warsaw, Poland (5th), Cologne, Germany (7th), and Paris, France (8th). [10] [11] Their second single, "Last Moment", was released on March 12, 2014, and reached number 37. [12] The History of Genesis, the band's second album, was released on January 7, 2015, and reached number 32. The eight date Temple of Venus tour followed in April. [13] On November 19, 2015, one month before Versailles officially resumed activities, it was announced that Yuki and Masashi would be leaving Jupiter. They performed their last concert with Jupiter on April 29, 2016, at Shinjuku ReNY. [14] The single, "The Spirit within Me", was released on December 29, 2016, as a trio. [15]

In March 2017, Jupiter announced the mini album Tears of the Sun for release on May 10. [16] Their support drummer Daisuke (ex-Roach) and new bass guitarist Rucy (ex-Killaneth) were named as full members in April. The two made their first live appearance on the first day of the Under the Burning Sun tour on May 12. [17] However, in September, Jupiter announced that Zin would be leaving the band after the final date of their Ascension to Heaven tour. It took place at Meguro Rockmaykan on February 3, 2018. [18]

In July 2018, Jupiter announced their new vocalist Kuze (ex-Concerto Moon) and the August 8 single "Theory of Evolution", which was supported by a two-legged tour of the same name that took place in September and November. [19] In November 2018, the band revealed that their third studio album Zeus ~Legends Never Die~ would be released on March 13, 2019 and supported by a ten-date European tour across six countries in May. [20] However, in January 2019 Rucy announced that he would be leaving Jupiter after their January 19 show due to differences that arose while recording the album. As a result, Zeus ~Legends Never Die~ was postponed until April 3. [21]

After two and a half years of inactivity, Jupiter announced that they will be holding a concert titled Reunion on January 10, 2025. [22]

Members

Discography

Studio albums
Singles
Limited singles
Home videos

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References

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  9. ↑ "Stylish wave has a winter event tour and countdown event decided!". musicjapanplus.jp. Archived from the original on December 28, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  10. ↑ "JUPITER Europe-Tour Announcement!". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Additional date for Jupiter Europe Tour 2014 has been announced!". syncmusic.jp. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Jupiter to release new single". musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  13. ↑ "New Album from Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
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  17. ↑ "New Members Join Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  18. ↑ "ZIN to Leave Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  19. ↑ "Jupiter Unveils New Vocalist, Announces New Single + Tour". VKH Press. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Jupiter Announce New Album and European Tour". jame-world.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  21. ↑ "RUCY to Leave Jupiter". jame-world.com. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  22. ↑ "Jupiter LIVE「Reunion」2025年1月10日(金) 初台The DOORS". jupiter.jp.net (in Japanese). Retrieved September 7, 2024.
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