La'Mule
La'Mule was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1996. The band became known for its distinctive visual style, featuring blood and bandages.
History
La'Mule were formed in 1996 in Shikoku, Japan. Allegedly the band was slow to release material as they preferred to participate in events with fans rather than spend time in the recording studio. Their first CD, Toki no Souretsu, was released in April 1998.In September 1998, both guitarists left the band, and were replaced by Sin and Nao. Their first nation-wide tour took place in November 1999.
In 2001, they formed Slit, their own record label, for the release of the album Climax. In 2003, La'Mule announced an indefinite hiatus. They re-formed in 2010 in order to play a number of live shows. In 2012, the band formally disbanded. Their last concert took place on April 6, 2012. That same year, vocalist Kon and guitarists Sin and Nao formed the band Cell. In 2014, La'Mule reunited to perform at the memorial event for Mirage drummer Ayame at Meguro Rokumeikan on March 22.
Members
- Kon – lead vocals
- Sin – lead guitar
- Nao – rhythm guitar
- Isuke – bass
- You-ya – drums
- Mataii – drums
- Fumi – guitar
- Yuki – guitar
Discography
;Demo tapesLepra Black Tape Lepra Mis-take of Out-take Joukei no Miyako Mind Control/Usagi no Tsumi Sola;AlbumsInspire Fuyuutsuki ~Yuigadai Kikeikyouten~ Climax Best Eyes Bloodshed
;Mini albumsToki no Souretsu
;SinglesCurse Kekkai -Glass Shinkei to Jiga Kyoukai- Nigatsu Itsuka no Namida Knife Sweet Enemy Memory of Flow Ichinichi no Kodoku Hyakunen no Kodoku Ran Gimmick Fit to Naked the Heavens Fall Psycho Dive Berlin
;VideosInspire Kekkai -Glass Shinkei to Jiga Kyoukai- Curse Knife Sweet Enemy
- ''Everlasting''