Girugämesh

Japanese Visual Kei Rock Band

Alternative Rock / Modern Rock band formed in 2003. The name is derived from the name of the ancient king Gilgamesh, of Babylonian and Sumerian mythos and is sometimes stylized with a metal umlaut as girugämesh, also associated as (ギルガメッシュ Girugamesshu?). On May 2, 2016, girugamesh announced on their public Facebook page that they would be disbanding following their final show at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo on July 10, 2016. Although no specific reason was given, girugamesh has said that they are thankful for the many years they have been together, and for all their fan support. For girugamesh's final concert, the four band members performed for 3 hours and played over 35 songs. During the show, a sneak peek video revealing the release of a DVD box collector was shown on screen as announced on French media VerdamMnis Magazine : ″The box will include the farwell performance, which at the moment was simply outstanding, it will span the career of the band from its debut and will also contain exclusive footage from its very last tour which occurred in Europe in May of 2016″. Members : Satoshi (左迅) – vocals, lyricist (2003-2016) Nii (弐) – lead & rhythm guitar (2003-2016) Shuu (愁) – bass, leader, backing vocals (2003-2016) Яyo (亮) – drums, primary songwriter (2003-2016) Former members : Cyrien – vocals (2003, went on to play in Sel'm) Hotaru – rhythm guitar (2003)