Cyprinidae: Leporinus Octofasciatum

Saturday 21 July 2012

Leporinus Octofasciatum

Eight was formed by guitarist Nachi (ex-Werkmare) and vocalist Kyotaro(ex-Volark) in 2004, who were soon joined by bassist Mukku (also ex-Werkmare) and drummer Mitsuru (ex-ArcAdiA). Soon after the formation they released twoDemo-CDs, followed by another Demo-CD in 2005 as well as several DVDs and contributions to V.A.-releases, most of these independently released. Guitarist Nachi and bassist Mukku were support members of punk band Anti Feminism during 2007, and Nachi and drummer Mitsuru have been support members of The Piass from 2009 on.

In 2006 they released their first album, Illational, which was co-produced by Kenzi of Anti Feminism. At the end of the year they released two more DVDs which showed their tour finals in Sapporo. In 2007 the band was joined by guitarist Ryo (ex-Since1889), and the name of the band was changed to THE EIGHT.