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THE VALVESIn December 2010, THE VALVES was started with Tsuyoshi Kaji (ex.THE RODEO CARBURETTOR) as the center. In February 2011, they held their first live show in a unique format called a studio live. Even before the sound source was released, tickets for the first live concert were sold out. The event opened with great success. Currently, he holds occasional studio live performances under the title ``HEAD ROCK meeting.''
On June 9, 2011, THE VALVES 1st Full Album ``FEED BACK CLUB'' was released from the independent label ``ROYAL KLAXON''.
Gradually, he rose to prominence and performed at Japan's largest live showcase "MINAMI WHEEL 2011" despite being a newcomer.
Currently, they are a live band that tours not only in Tokyo but also in Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyushu.
The 2nd full album "ALBIONTIQUE" was released on December 5, 2012, 1 year and 6 months after the previous album. After a change in members, the band has become a bassless 3-piece band with members such as the John Spencer Explosion and the White Stripes, but their overwhelming energy and live performances have earned them tremendous support from many quarters. In May 2014, we will participate in "Actwitness", which will be held mainly in Europe and Germany.
In August 2014, "GALAVANIZE" was selected as the insert song for the new movie "Initial D" Legend 1 -Awakening-.
In the same year, the soundtrack CD and DVD BOX were released by avex. In May 2015, following the previous work, "NO MATTER" was chosen as the insert song for the new movie version of "Initial D" Legend 2 -Tousou-. In August 2015, a single EP containing 4 songs including the insert songs ``NO MATTER'' and ``GALAVANIZE'' from the movie ``Initial D'' was released exclusively at live houses.
In the same year, the soundtrack CD and DVD BOX were released by avex.
3rd full album "ROAR OFF" released on October 1, 2015. 4th full album "Stand aloof" released on February 21, 2018.
(From the 1st Full Album "FEED BACK CLUB" album band) Violent rock sound. It warms the hearts that everyone has forgotten,
This rock sound is a sign of the beginning of the rock scene in the future, and it is also the beginning of their journey as this is their debut work. Their sound represents a true rock band, with no hesitation or compromise.
2024 Very popular anime "Tokyo Revengers" Tetsuta Kisaki's character song
In charge of. ``Tokyo Revengers'' EP 05'' song; Distorted Love attracted many rock fans with its overwhelming rock sound.
Genre: ROCKActive area: Tokyo
TAKESHI KAJIVOCAL&GUITAR
JEANGUITAR
AKIRA SUZUKIDRUMS
TOMOKI TAKACHOphotographer
ROYAL KLAXON records