Royz

Royz
OriginOsaka, Japan
GenresRock
Years active2009–present
LabelsB.P Records
Members
  • Subaru
  • Kuina
  • Koudai
  • Tomoya
Past membersKazuki
Websitehttps://royz-web.net/

Royz is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2009 in Osaka. Currently, Subaru is on vocals, Kuina is on guitar, Koudai is on bass and Tomoya is on drums and they are on the label B.P Records.

History

Royz started their activities in Osaka, on September 28, 2009. They started with four members, and then guitarist Kuina joined the band in 2010 and the band moved to Tokyo and joined BP Records.[1]

Kazuki left the band in 2014 after a performance at Akasaka Blitz, due to family problems.[2]

With the bands Kiryu and Codomo Dragon, Royz released the single "Family Party" and the video for "Ryōran Resonance" (繚乱レゾナンス).[3]

In November 2016, Koudai announced that he would pause activities in the band to treat his spondylosis. He returned in December of the same year.[4]

Royz released the single "Ignite" on May 20, 2019, in four different versions.[5] On March 18, 2020, the band released their 19th single, "Daydream".[6]

Members

  • Subaru (昴) – vocals
  • Kuina (杙凪) – guitar
  • Koudai (公大) – bass guitar
  • Tomoya (智也) – drums

Past members

  • Kazuki – guitar

Discography

Albums

Title Release Oricon chart[7]
Revolution to New Age November 30, 2011 32
Tears February 27, 2013 22
Core July 2, 2014 17
S.I.V.A April 6, 2016 10
World Is Mine March 21, 2018 16
Royz: The Best 2009–2019 April 3, 2019 34
Lync July 6, 2022 24
Royz: The Best 2019–2024 October 30, 2024 43

References

  1. ^ "Royz". JpopAsia. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  2. ^ "『Royzを応援してくださっている皆様へ』". B.P.Records (in Japanese). Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Zansouki (December 3, 2015). "Music Video for Collaborative Single "Family Party" Between Royz, Kiryu, and Codomo Dragon Released". JRock News. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Inc, Natasha. "Royzのベース公大が活動休止「想いが折れたわけではありません」". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved June 30, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "ROYZ | Banda anuncia lançamento de "IGNITE" com photoshoot à luz de tochas". Tramamos (in Brazilian Portuguese). February 4, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  6. ^ "Novo single de Royz". JaME (in Portuguese). March 10, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Royzのランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 6, 2024.


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