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Cross Vein

This article is about the Japanese metal band. For cross veins of insect wing, see Insect wing § Venation.

Cross Vein was a Japanese symphonic power metal band active from 2007 to 2023. They have released 4 studio albums, 1 video album and 14 singles.

Cross Vein
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2007–2023
Labels
Past members
  • You
  • Yoshi
  • Carlos
  • Ryo
  • Ibuki
  • Julia
  • Kuro
  • Taki
  • Isseki
  • Yosuke
  • Masumi
  • Koh
  • Shoyo
  • Ko-suke
  • Yosuke Yamada
  • Keitaro
  • ShinKi
  • Zary
Websitecrossvein.net

History

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The band was founded in 2007 by producer Nancha and drummer Van-ry[1] in Tokyo.[2] A full line-up was assembled,[1] including vocalist Ibuki, later of Destrose and Fate Gear. In 2009, she was replaced by Julia.[2] By 2010, the only remaining original member was Yoshi.[1]

 
Cross Vein logo

The band released several independent songs as singles until 2011.[2] Their debut album, Birth of Romance, was released in 2012.[1] In 2015, they made their major debut with the album Royal Eternity,[2] released via Victor Entertainment.[1] Their third album, Gate of Fantasia, produced by Hizaki of Versailles, was released in 2018 via Zeno Records Japan.[3]

Cross Vein's April 2020 single "Beautiful Warrior" was ranked No. 7 on Oricon's weekly Indies Singles chart.[4] Fourth album, titled Life of Veins, was released independently on February 3, 2021.[5] It was ranked No. 8 on Oricon's Indies Albums chart.[6] In 2022 they released a single titled "Silver Lining",[7] which debuted at No. 10 on the Indies Singles chart.[8]

Following a 15th anniversary live show, Cross Vein announced their disbandment on February 25, 2023.[9]

Members

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Last line-up

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  • Julia – vocals (2009–2023)
  • Masumi – guitars (2013–2023)
  • Keitaro – keyboards (2016–2023)
  • Zary – bass (2019–2023)

Former members

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  • You – bass (2008–2010)
  • Yoshi – guitars (2008–2021)
  • Carlos – guitars (2008–2009)
  • Ryo – keyboards (2008–2010)
  • Ibuki – vocals (2008–2009)
  • Kuro – guitars (2009–2010)
  • Taki – guitars (2010–2012)
  • Isseki – keyboards (2011–2014)
  • Yosuke – bass (2013–2014)
  • Koh – drums (2013–2014)
  • Shoyo – bass (2014–2019)
  • Ko-suke – drums (2014–2015)
  • Yosuke Yamada – drums (2016)
  • ShinKi – drums (2017–2021)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Birth of Romance (2012)
  • Royal Eternity (2015)
  • Gate of Fantasia (2018)
  • Life of Veins (2021)

Video albums

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  • Special Live Theater of Cross Vein 2020～Return of Warriors～ (2020)

Singles

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  • "Aspiration" (2008)
  • "Burning Beat" (2008)
  • "Destination" (2009)
  • "Atonement" (2010)
  • "Moon Addict" (2011)
  • "Profusion" (2013)
  • "Maid of Lorraine" (2014)
  • "The Revival" (2017)
  • "True Castle" (2019)
  • "Beautiful Warrior" (2020)
  • "Icarus" (2021)
  • "Black Fairytale" (2021)
  • "Silver Lining" (2022)
  • "Meteor" (2022)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "CROSS VEIN". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ a b c d "Cross Vein". metallian.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ "New Album from CROSS VEIN". jame-world.com. 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  4. ^ "Oricon 2020 Week 19". jame-world.com. 2020-05-10. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  5. ^ "New Album from CROSS VEIN". jame-world.com. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  6. ^ "Oricon 2021 Week 30". jame-world.com. 2021-08-01. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  7. ^ "New Single from CROSS VEIN". jame-world.com. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  8. ^ "Oricon 2022 Week 11". jame-world.com. 2022-03-20. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  9. ^ "CROSS VEIN Announce Disbandment". jame-world.com. 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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