Imperial Circus Dead Decadence
Japanese heavy metal group mixing melodic death, symphonic, and power metal.
Imperial Circus Dead Decadence is a Japanese heavy metal group formed in Fukuoka in 2007. The band blends melodic death metal, symphonic metal, and power metal into its sound.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Genre
- Symphonic metal
- melodic death metal
- metalcore
- deathcore
- power metal
- Doujin music
- Years active
- 2007–present
- Independent (2007-2025)
- Radtone Music
- Current members
- Akira Natsuki
- Kohei Iyoda
- Motoishi Hisayuki
- Hull
- Rib:Y(uhki)
- Kim
- Shūhei Kamada
- Past members
- Hellnear
- Kimiko
- Kylie
- Tome
- Emotional 6 Dirge Inferno
- Shimo
- Reino
- Yuto Lizuka
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History
The doujin project began in 2007 in Fukuoka. After several line-up changes, the current members are female vocalist Akira Natsuki, male vocalist Rib:y(uhki), guitarists Kim and Kohei Iyoda, drummer Shūhei Kamada, and bassist Motoishi Hisayuki. Since its inception, the group has been supported by other musicians including Kimiko, vocalist of power metal band Bridear, and Shuhei, former musician of the visual kei band Asriel. In 2008, the group self-released its debut album Sangeki no Chi ni Akaku Somatta Ai to Zetsubou no Kuroi Shi to ga Tsumugu Saigo no Monogatari. In 2010 and 2011, Imperial Circus Dead Decadence published the Haishita Shoujo wa, Haiyoru Konton to Kaikousu. EP and the album Kuruoshiku Saita Seisan na Mukuro wa Kanade, Itooshiku Saita Shoujo wa Seisan no Uta wo Utau., respectively. In 2014 and 2017, the group published two more EPs: Yomi yori Kikoyu, Koukoku no Hi to Honoo no Shoujo. and Fushoku Ressentiment, Fushi Yoku no Sarugakuza.. In April 2022, the group announced its third full-length album MOGARI――Shi e Fukeru Omoi wa Rikujoku Sura Kurai, Kanata no Sei wo Aisuru Tame ni Inochi wo Tataeru――., released on June 1, 2022. This was their first full-length in 11 years. Despite being produced by an independent group, the album ranked at 61 in the Japanese Albums Chart. In December 2025, the group released the single Yuuaku no Inori - Anima immortalis est. on December 7, 2025. This single differed from previously released EPs that had teased songs from the 2022 album, due to its usage in the osu! World Cup of 2025.
Music
The music of Imperial Circus Dead Decadence mixes melodic death metal, symphonic metal, power metal, metalcore, and deathcore. Many songs exceed eight minutes in length and are written in Japanese and a fictional language called Taihaisekai. The lyrics tell a conceptual plot using eerie, dark fantastical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Imperial Circus Dead Decadence from?
Imperial Circus Dead Decadence originated in Fukuoka, Japan.
Who are the current members of Imperial Circus Dead Decadence?
The current members of Imperial Circus Dead Decadence are listed as Akira Natsuki, Kohei Iyoda, Motoishi Hisayuki, Hull, Rib:Y(uhki), Kim and Shūhei Kamada.
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