La'Mule

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La'Mule
Origin Shikoku, Japan
Genres
Years active1996–2003, 2010–2012, 2014
Labels
  • Music-Trick-R
  • Soleil
  • Bandai
  • Slit
Members
  • Kon
  • Sin
  • Nao
  • Isuke
  • You-ya
Past members
  • Mataii
  • Fumi
  • Yuki

La'Mule (formerly stylized as La:Mule) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1996. The band became known for its distinctive visual style, featuring blood and bandages. [2]

Contents

History

La'Mule were formed in 1996 in Shikoku, Japan. [3] Allegedly the band was slow to release material as they preferred to participate in events with fans rather than spend time in the recording studio. Their first CD, Toki no Souretsu, was released in April 1998. [4]

In September 1998, both guitarists (Yuki and Fumi) left the band, and were replaced by Sin and Nao. [4] Their first nation-wide tour took place in November 1999.

In 2001, they formed Slit, their own record label, for the release of the album Climax. In 2003, La'Mule announced an indefinite hiatus. They re-formed in 2010 in order to play a number of live shows. In 2012, the band formally disbanded. Their last concert took place on April 6, 2012. [5] That same year, vocalist Kon and guitarists Sin and Nao formed the band Cell. In 2014, La'Mule reunited to perform at the memorial event for Mirage drummer Ayame at Meguro Rokumeikan on March 22.

Members

Past members

Discography

Demo tapes
Albums
Mini Albums
Singles
Videos

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