Ra:IN Band, founded in 2002, is a cutting-edge rock band from Japan. Japanese legendary band XJapan guitarist tomoakishizuka(PATA), chainsaw bassist MichiakiSuzuki and drummer TetsuMukaiyama have all cooperated with Cocco and other musicians and bands. The uniqueness of Ra:IN comes from the music itself. They are experienced rock artists for many years, and they know what real rock is. Their performances in Japan and Europe were very successful, and their tough style captured the hearts of audiences in Japan and all over the world.
Chinese name: Ra:IN band
Mbth: Ra: yes
Nationality: Japan
Occupation: rock band
Representative work: TheLine "Before Sleeping"
In 2003, "Hot Sound" frequently attacked and used the tour opportunity to sell records. 5438+065438+ 10, the long-awaited album THELINE was finally published, which won a preliminary reputation in the music industry in Japan and abroad. Immediately after the release of this album, a tour called "Ra:INontheLine2003" was performed in Japan. In 2004, the Asian theme tour "Beyond Borders" started, which caused a sensation in Ark and Formoz, the rock music festivals in Taiwan Province Province. In 2005, "Hot Sound" was successfully performed in the Elysee Mountain in Paris, France, attracting fans from France, Belgium, Germany, Spain and other places. The band is now preparing their second album.
Ra:IN has participated in many large-scale performances, including "Performance in memory of TheWho bassist JohnEntwistle" held in Yokohama, "HIDE Birthday Party" held by HIDE (the late guitarist of X-Japan) Museum, and New Year's Eve party held in Shinjuku, etc. Their music soon attracted the attention of musicians from Japan and other countries.
The origin of the combination name "Ra:IN" is named after the legendary Japanese bassist Masayoshi Fujibe (formerly known as THEGOLDENCUPS, PINKCLOUD, now known as ZokuZokuKazoku).
Reduced from English "RockandInspiration" Pronunciation is the same as "line" in English.
Musical characteristics
Ra:IN's music is characterized by hard rock with some 1970s flavor, and there is no music without human voice.
Although GuestVocal has been invited to participate in the recording of songs in the two released albums, most of the works are mainly pure performances.
single song
In 2003, Maxi single "The Border" (Note: Live sales only. The cover is guitarist PATA's dog "Hai Kai")
The first album "The Line" was released on October 7th, 2003/KLOC-0, the second album "before The siren" was released on March 8th, 2006, and the second album "Before the Siren" was released in Taiwan Province Province on August 24th, 2006 (I'm not sure, please correct it quickly), and the third album "Metal Box". 20007.6686666666006
The DVD "HARDRAIN & ampRocks Live" was released on September 1 2007.
In the summer of 2002, Cheng Jun released the Maxi single "TheBorder", which was restricted on the spot in 2003. On June 7, 2003, the first album TheLine was released. In April 2004, a two-day live performance was held in Shanghai Ark. (Note: the first overseas performance) On July 3, 2004, Kloc-0, I was invited to participate in the large-scale music activity "Singing Wild" (Wind Stage) held regularly in summer in Taiwan Province Province. This is the first time that Raine (also PATA) has performed publicly in Taiwan Province. On August 2, 2004, he was one of the performing groups that sang "After the Music Festival" for the wild station. Live performance at the "Wall" in Taipei. On May 5th, 2005, the first European live performance was held in ElyseeMontmartre, a rock concert hall in Paris, France. The performance of the day gathered many fans from all over Europe. On September 9th, 2005, he participated in the Atlas Tide Museum Lifeinfalepyence (the memorial hall of the late former XJAPAN guitarist hide was closed). On March 2nd, 2006, guitarist PATA conducted a publicity campaign for Ra:IN's new album in Taiwan Province alone, and held an autograph session (forum) in Kafka, a seaside city in Taipei. On March 8, 2006, the second album BEFORETHESIREN was released. On July 29th, 2006, guitarist PATA participated in the opening ceremony of outdoor stage (Wind Stage) for the second time as the guitarist of singer Ayumi Nanase's tour. On the same stage, Shinya, the former drummer of LunaSea, MartyFriedman, the former guitarist of MEGADETH, CrazyCoolJoe, the bassist of DEADEND, and D.I.E, the former keyboard player, held a live performance and autograph session at THEWALL in Taipei for two consecutive days (August 24th and 25th) on August 24th, 2006, and released the second album BEFORETHESIREN in Taiwan Province Province on the same day. On August 25th, 2006, the second day after the live broadcast of "THEWALL" in Taipei. Keyboard player D.I.E, who participated in the second album, participated in the whole performance for two consecutive days. In addition, Taiwan Province singer Afu sang a song as a special guest for two days. On May 19, 2007, it was performed in 7thAvenue, Yokohama, and it was announced that DIE(D.I.E), a long-term cooperative keyboard player, officially joined as the fourth member of Ra:IN. On July 27th, 2007, "SummerofLoveTour07" started its summer tour in Japan with "Chiba LOOK" as the first stop. On August 20th, 2007, guitarist PATA released his first personal guitar teaching DVD Patazhi _ Improving Guitar Style. On September 1 day, 2007, the first LiveDVD "Heavy Rain &; Rock Life. (Some performance venues have been put on sale in advance) On September 8th, 2007, ONEMAN)Live was held in Mao, China. And after the performance, there will be a surrounding signing meeting. On September 9th, 2007, I participated in "beijing pop music festival", the largest music festival in China, held in "Beijing Chaoyang Park" in China. This is the first time that a Japanese orchestra has been invited to participate in this music activity. (note. The Japanese orchestra was also invited by RIZE). Ra: I played IN 16:00 that day. On September 9th, 2007, Taiwan Province brokerage company held the premiere of Ra:INLiveDVD in Taipei "Amusement Park Bar". On April 9, 2008, the third album "METALBOX" was released. On April 18, 2008, "METALBOXTour2008" began its domestic tour in Chiba City, Chiba. On May 3rd, 2008, he attended the "hidememorialsummit" held in Shu Wei. On June 13, 2008, "METALBOXTour2008FINAL" took Shinjuku Holiday as the last stop of its 2008 tour. On February 27th, 2008, 65438, "Ra:IN' srock' nrollvadeville" was held in Shinjuku Holiday, which was the last public performance in 2008.