Diaura

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Diaura
Diaura logo.svg
Background information
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2010–present
LabelsAins, Galaxy, NDG
WebsiteOfficial website
Membersyo-ka
Kei
Shoya
Tatsuya
Past membersYuu

Diaura (ディオーラ, Diōra) is a four-member Japanese visual kei rock band, currently signed to their own record label, called NDG, they were formerly under Galaxy Inc.[1][2] and then Ains. The band formed in December 2010 by yo-ka (ex-Valluna and Megamasso roadie), Kei (ex-Valluna), Yuu (ex-Valluna), and later recruited Shoya.[3] Their current fourth member and then-support drummer, Tatsuya, was later on added to the group as an official member after ex-drummer Yuu's departure from the group due to tendinitis. Their debut single "Shitsuyoku no Seiiki" was released on January 19, 2011.[4] Diaura released their first full studio album Genesis on March 21, 2012[5] and their second full studio album Focus on December 4, 2013.[6]

History[]

Yo-ka and Yuu first formed a short-lived band called Marely, and after they disbanded, yo-ka joined Valluna, which quickly became popular with fans of visual kei. When Valluna split, yo-ka and guitarist Kei founded Diaura (short for "Dictatorial Aura") with drummer Yuu, and later their agent helped to recruit bassist Shoya.[7] Their first album, Genesis was released in March 2012 to critical acclaim, Allmusic writer John D. Buchanan gave it four and a half stars, saying "this is one of the best debuts VK had ever seen, spectacularly fulfilling Diaura's promise and cementing their place as one of the pre-eminent bands in the scene."[8]

Drummer Yuu announced his departure from the band in October 2012 due to tendonitis.[9][7]

In April 2013, support drummer Tatsuya officially joined the band.[10][7]

Moving to a new label, Blowgrow, allowed them to have access to better quality recording studios which elevated their sound significantly.[7] They later returned to Ains, and then in August 2019, the band established its own indie label called NDG.[11][12]

Influence[]

Kei cited Kouichi from Laputa as his primary influence.[13] Tatsuya stated that he was into LUNA SEA, Laputa and JUDY AND MARY.[13]

Members[]

Current
yo-ka - vocals
Kei (佳衣) - guitar
Shoya (翔也) - bass
Tatsuya (達也) - drums
Former
Yuu (勇) - drums (2010-2012)

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Album details[14] Peak positions
Oricon
Indies Albums Weekly Chart[15]
Genesis Release date: March 21, 2012 168
Focus Release date: December 4, 2013 49
Triangle Release date: November 26, 2014 2[16] 33
Versus Release date: November 29, 2017 2[17] 30

Compilation albums[]

Title Album details[14] Peak positions
Oricon
Indies Albums Weekly Chart[15]
Incomplete Release date: December 15, 2015 2[18] 38

Mini albums[]

Title Album details[14] Peak positions
Oricon
Indies Albums Weekly Chart[15]
Dictator Release date: August 10, 2011 195
Reborn Release date: March 13, 2013 4[19] 68
My Resistance Release date: November 16, 2016 3[20] 27
Definition Release date: February 13, 2019[21] 6[22] 43

Singles[]

Title Single details[14][23] Peak positions
Oricon
Indies Singles Weekly Chart[24][25]
Shitsuyoku no Seiiki (失翼の聖域) Release date: January 19, 2011
Beautiful Creature Release date: February 23, 2011
2nd Press: June 15, 2011 		10[26]
Imperial "Core" Release date: November 2, 2011
Tracklist
 134
Reason for Treason Release date: June 9, 2012
To Enemy Release date: July 7, 2012
Evils (Evil/Inferiority Complex) Release date: July 28, 2012
Tracklist
 6[27] 65
Whiteness Release date: February 20, 2013 97
Sirius/Lily Release date: July 10, 2013
Tracklist
 2[28] 36
Shitsuyoku no Seiiki (失翼の聖域)
  • Release date: August 28, 2013
  • Re-recording
Tracklist
 7[29] 61
Horizon (ホライゾン)
  • Release date: July 9, 2014
  • TVS Hot Wave opening theme song[30]
Tracklist
 2[31] 19
Silent Majority Release date: July 9, 2014
Tracklist
 3[31] 20
Blind message Release date: September 3, 2014 4[32] 42
Ruin Release date: May 20, 2015
Tracklist
 3[33] 30
Enigma Release date: March 30, 2016
Tracklist
 9[34] 26
Gekkō (月��) Release date: August 3, 2016[35]
Tracklist
 3[36] 30
Noah/Shangri-La (シャングリラ) Release date: July 10, 2014[37]
Tracklist
 3[38] 24
Unmei Kaika (運命開化)
  • Release date: July 18, 2018[39]
  • Released under the alter-ego name Diōra (ディオーラ)[40]
Tracklist
 2[41] 30
Malice Release date: October 24, 2018[24]
Tracklist
 5[42] 22
Sacrifice Release date: October 2, 2019[43]
Tracklist
 10[44]
FINALE-Last Rebellion- Release date: October 2, 2019[24]
Tracklist
 2[44] 21
Envy Release date: March 4, 2020
Tracklist
 9[45] 40[46]
Hydra Release date: April 1, 2020
Tracklist
 15[47] 28
Gokusai (獄彩) Release date: July 1, 2020; digital only[48]
Saihate ni Furu Yuki (最果てに降る雪) Release date: October 14, 2020[48]
  • The singles where tracklists are not added separately only feature the title song.
  • Venue-only single releases were not included in the list due to their limited availability

DVDs[]

  • 独-Dictator-裁 (August 3, 2011)
  • Master (November 30, 2011)
  • Judgement Day (August 28, 2012)

References[]

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