L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel Biography

L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel was formed in February 1991 with bassist tetsu as well as leader, Hide (now known as hyde) on vocals, on guitar and Hiro Pero on drums. The name L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, which if translated literally means a curve / arc in the sky, chosen by tetsu based on a movie he watched.

In 1992, ken, tetsu childhood friends out of college to join the band on guitar replacing Hiro. In December the same year yag Pero exit. tetsu then invited Sakura to join after seeing his game, he walaupu not know him well. After seeing the game L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, Sakura decided to join the band in 1993. Dune is also their first album was released in the year, which became number one on the Oricon Indies chart and steal the show labels - major labels.

In 1994, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel signed a contract with the division Ki / oon from Sony and released their second album, Tierra. Heavenly later released in 1995, and 1996 was marked with the release of True, the first release sold millions of copies of the band.

In early 1997 when the band was at the height of his success Sakura was arrested for heroin possession. He then officially left the band on October 4. When news of Sakura's arrest spread to the public, the CD - CD L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel is derived from the rack - CD rack. And the song The Fourth Avenue Café that was previously used as the soundtrack to the anime Rurouni Kenshin immediately replaced. Although this is a low point in the history of the band, and the release of The Fourth Avenue Cafe was postponed, the album True remained in the charts for two years.

For several months the band has been in a situation that is uncertain to recover from the shocks caused by drugs scandals Sakura. L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel's a fun and entertaining themselves by forming The Zombies, a band who cover their own songs and songs - songs from Marilyn Manson and Nirvana.

They officially returned to the Reincarnation '97 Live concert held at the Tokyo Dome. With an audience of 56.000 people, the first tickets are still not yet reached a record unsurpassed until now, which sold out in just four minutes. The concert was also the first time yukihiro (ex-Die in Cries, ex-Zi: Kill) appeared as a new drummer in this band. Although their first single release after release of Sakura, Niji just write his name as a support member. Shortly after this release yukihiro was appointed as an official member.

Their next album, HEART came out in 1998. And in 1999 ark and ray was released at the same time, which also became the first Japanese albums were released simultaneously in Japan and also in the country - other Asian countries. Each - each album sold more than 2 million copies and perched on the first and second ranking Oricon charts.

REAL in 2000, which became their last original album prior to vacuum and working on solo projects - each, was released. Their last song, Spirit dreams inside used as the ending theme movie Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.

During his long pauses, hyde released two solo albums and starred in the movie Moon Child with Gackt, as well as playing the role of Adam in Kagen no Tsuki. While ken formed Sons of All Pussys with Sakura. Meanwhile tetsu transformed into TETSU69, and yukihiro became vocalist for acid android. They lag period also marked by the release clicked Singles Best 13, which contains twelve favorite songs the fans choice, and the Anemone, the only song they created all the time.

After the vacuum for three years with speculation about a possible breakup of the band, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel surprised their fans by announcing a series of seven concerts titled Shibuya Seven Days, which followed the release of their new single. Being ranked in the top of the charts and was used as the opening theme animation Fullmetal Alchemist, READY STEADY GO sold in February 2004. Following the release of the next single, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel later released the album that much-awaited, SMILE, on 31 March.

Previously, during Sakura is still a member of this band, they could make some songs under the name D'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel. However, with the release of a new single, shown also P'UNK ~ EN ~ CIEL. With members - members are members of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel is changing position, and then re-recorded songs - old songs L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel. They even continued to re-record almost all singles - their new single.

Dated 31 July 2004 L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel attend as a guest star in front of 12,000 spectators at the event yag Otakon anime convention held in Baltimore, Maryland. This is the band's first appearance in the USA. Seeing the overwhelming response from the fans, Tofu Records, Sony Music Japan label in the United States signed a contract with the band in May 2005 and released a DVD for their live debut in North America.

Following the release of several singles and a new album, AWAKE in 2005, the band then toured Japan before embarking on a tour ASIA LIVE 2005, which brought the band to Seoul in Korea and Shanghai in China. Sebelu back to Tokyo for two main show.

After closing their tour, the band members' attention again focused on activities - their solo activities. tetsu recorded several singles and an album with Creature Creature. And released a single of his own. While yukihiro back on acid android and released a single. Then he and his accompanying MUCC acid android in two appointment in Shanghai. hyde composed the song Glamorous Sky for the film adaptation of the manga NANA and sung by Mika Nakashima. He also released two singles and another album titled FAITH, who took him in a long tour in Japan and performed in California. Finally in the vacuum of this band, ken released a solo single, Speed.

25 and 26 September 2006 L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel hold two performances to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the band. Entitled L'Anniversarry, the appointment took place at the Tokyo Dome with the set list is partly determined by fans via an online poll.

After celebrating their success for 15 years together, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel has released a few singles and following the other in months - months ahead of time. The band is currently touring in the summer and well prepared - ready to release a new album and two DVDs before the end of this year.

After proving their ability to continue to survive, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel could dbilang is a band that still will continue to work in the world of Japanese rock music in a long time. Bringing a message of love, peace and a world where all people can live together without strife, music L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel is able to bypass the limits of music and language. And successfully marked and left a positive impression on the listeners around the world. The fans have been and will continue to wait for work - further work of this legendary group