Tetra-Fang
Limited rock unit formed for Kamen Rider Kiva.
Tetra-Fang (stylized as TETRA-FANG) is a Japanese pop-rock band described as a limited rock unit. It was formed to perform songs on the soundtrack for the 2008 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Kiva.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Japan
- Genre
- Power pop, alternative metal
- Years active
- 2008-2009
- Label
- Avex Trax
- Current members
- Koji
- Shuhei
- Yuji
- Roy
- Ume
- Ayano
Facts from the source article.
History
Tetra-Fang was formed in 2008 as a promotional band for Kamen Rider Kiva, composing music in a rock style with a rotating line-up of members for each single. Koji Seto, who portrays Wataru Kurenai in the series, served as Koji, the lead vocalist for the singles "Destiny's Play" and "Individual-System". "Destiny's Play" was released on April 23, 2008, with a DVD containing a music video, and ranked 25th on the Japanese Oricon Weekly Single's Charts in its first week. "Individual-System" followed on June 25, 2008, as the second ending theme for Kamen Rider Kiva. An arrangement titled "Fight for Justice: Individual-System Nago Ver." featuring Keisuke Kato on vocals was released on July 30, 2008. On August 6, 2008, the mini-album Supernova was released, named after the song used as Emperor Form's theme, and included character songs for Garulu, Basshaa, and Dogga. In early December, the band released their first and only fully original album, Destiny, containing character songs by previous tokusatsu songwriters Ryo and Shuhei Naruse, along with earlier tracks. Another album, Inherited System, released in December, featured character songs sung by actors who used the IXA System, including two Tetra-Fang songs. The group officially disbanded after Kamen Rider Kiva completed its broadcasting, but keyboardist Shuhei and guitarist Ayano continued involvement in the franchise's music. They reunited for Kamen Rider Decade, producing three albums of cover versions of previous Kamen Rider theme songs, with Shuhei arranging and Ayano on guitar, and have since continued composing and performing for various series.
Discography
Tetra-Fang released several singles and albums. The single "Destiny's Play" (April 23, 2008) included the title track, "Destiny's Play Neo Romanesque Guitar Edit", "Destiny's Play Additional Kivat-bat the 3rd Edit", and an instrumental. "Individual-System" (June 25, 2008) featured the title track, "Individual-System Technical Guitar Fist", an instrumental, and "Individual-System Nago Advance Fist". "Roots of the King" (November 12, 2008) contained "Roots of the King", "Individual-System Acoustic Fist", and instrumentals for both. The mini-album Supernova (August 6, 2008) included tracks "Entrance Procession", "Supernova [Tribute to Emperor Form]", "Shout in the Moonlight [Tribute to Garulu]", "Innocent Trap [Tribute to Basshaa]", "Silent Shout [Tribute to Dogga]", and "Message [Tribute to Father]", with a DVD featuring music clips for "Entrance Procession", "Supernova", and "Message". The album Destiny (December 3, 2008) comprised "Mind Garden" [Tribute to Wataru], "Destiny's Play", "Roots of the King", "Lightning to Heaven" [Tribute to Rook], "Exterminate Time" [Tribute to King], "Eternity Blood" [Tribute to Bishop], "Supernova", "Individual-System", "Rainy Rose" [Tribute to Queen], "Prayer: Message2", "No Matter Who You Are", and "Fight For Justice: Individual-System Nago Ver." by Keisuke Nago (Keisuke Kato) was released July 30, 2008, with new lyrics and the same melody. "Circle of Life" by Crimson-Fang (August 6, 2008) featured Nanase Aikawa and Marty Friedman alongside Tetra-Fang, released as two singles (2008 and 1986 versions) differing in cover and B-side. Inherited-System by Masked Rider IXA was released December 3, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tetra-Fang from?
Tetra-Fang originated in Japan.
When was Tetra-Fang active?
Tetra-Fang was active from 2008 to 2009.
What genre of music does Tetra-Fang play?
Tetra-Fang's music is classified as Power pop and alternative metal.
Which record labels has Tetra-Fang released music on?
Tetra-Fang has released music on Avex Trax.
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