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Raphael were a visual kei band from Japan. Forming in 1997, the members were only 15 when the band was formed. They were
signed to a major label in 1999, and their major debut single, "Hanasaku Inochi Aru Kagiri", was a moderate success, reaching
number 25 on the Oricon charts. They were known for their impressive style, which had an aggressive, progressive tone, with
angelic melodies by frontman Yuki. By summer 2000, they were at their career peak, and their albums were selling pretty well for
such a young band. However, on Halloween 2000, the guitarist and leader of the band, Kazuki, die ...read more
Raphael were a visual kei band from Japan. Forming in 1997, the members were only 15 when the band was formed. They were
signed to a major label in 1999, and their major debut single, "Hanasaku Inochi Aru Kagiri", was a moderate success, reaching
number 25 on the Oricon charts. They were known for their impressive style, which had an aggressive, progressive tone, with
angelic melodies by frontman Yuki. By summer 2000, they were at their career peak, and their albums were selling pretty well for
such a young band. However, on Halloween 2000, the guitarist and leader of the band, Kazuki, died of a heroin overdose at the
young age of 19. Soon after that, the band decided it was time to split. The vocalist (Yuki) and the drummer (Kazuhiro) formed
Rice later that year, while the bassist (Yukito) embarked on a solo project. « hide |
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