Dazzle Vision

Dazzle Vision formed in 2003.{{cite web |title=Dazzle Vision Bio |url=http://dazzlevision.net/biography.html |publisher=Dazzle Vision |accessdate=28 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426200258/http://dazzlevision.net/biography.html |archive-date=26 April 2012 |url-status=dead }} The two main founders of Dazzle Vision are brother and sister, Maiko and Takuro. Up until 2010, Dazzle Vision did not maintain a steady line-up, changing the drummer and several guitarists.{{Cite web|url=https://spinditty.com/genres/Dazzle-Vision-The-Japanese-Rock-Band-From-Tokyo-With-A-Mix-Of-Thrash-Metal-And-Hardcore-Influences|title=Japanese Rock Band Dazzle Vision Mixes Thrash Metal and Hardcore|website=Spinditty|language=en|access-date=2019-03-22}} Because of the line up changes, Dazzle Vision has managed to continue on with their work. Past members of the band are Natu (Dr.) (2003–2004), Tan (Gui.) (2003–2006), Ryu (Gui.) (2006–2008), and Yu (Gui.) (2008–2010).{{cite web|last=Horoshi|first=Jeremy|title=Dazzle Vision Bio|url=http://nippop.com/artists/Dazzle_Vision/|publisher=Nippop News|accessdate=1 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629202902/http://nippop.com/artists/Dazzle_Vision/|archive-date=29 June 2011|url-status=dead}} As of 2010 the main band members consisted of Maiko (vocals), Takuro (bass), John (guitar), and Haru (drums).{{cite web|last=Kawazaki|first=Maiko|title=Dazzle band members |url=http://dazzlevision.net |publisher=Dazzle Vision|accessdate=1 April 2012}}

{{Rquote|center|Our concept is Children create the world. Adults, who are moving the world and society now, all started out as children. As we grow up, we tend to justify escaping or compromising by making excuses. In a pure way, we want to deliver the thoughts we had as children to create a wonderful world.|Maiko about Dazzle Vision's concept, 2010{{cite web|author=Kay|title=Interview with Dazzle Vision|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-62297-interview-with-dazzle-vision-before-sakura-con-2010.html|publisher=JaME New Agency|accessdate=30 March 2012}} }}

Maiko and Takuro began the band as an outlet for creation which is a part of the band's concept. The entire concept of the band was "Children Create The World" and was also a part of their logo. Drawing on outside sources Dazzle Vision grew its style. While basic influences from Western culture have impacted the band, several famous bands such as Within Temptation, Black Sabbath, and Metallica have shaped the sound and style of Dazzle Vision.{{cite web|title=Interview with Dazzle Vision|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-62297-interview-with-dazzle-vision-before-sakura-con-2010.html|publisher=jame|accessdate=28 March 2012}}

While the band self-described themselves as Screamo-Pop,{{cite web|title=Official Facebook Page|url=http://www.facebook.com/dazzlevision2010/info|publisher=Dazzle Vision|accessdate=28 March 2012}} they branched out into many different music genres such as alternative metal,{{cite web|title=That's Rocking Awesome - Kawaii Metal|date=29 July 2016 |url=https://thatsrockingawsome.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/genre-course-kawaii-metal/}} hard rock, melodic death metal, progressive rock,{{cite web|last=Chee|first=Kathy|title=Dazzle Vision - Gliter with a bit of Scream|url=http://purpleskymagazine.com/2010/03/interview-dazzle-vision-glitter-with-a-scream/|work=purple sky magazine|accessdate=29 March 2012}} glam metal, pop, post-hardcore, screamo{{cite web|last=Mogeraed|first=Hana|title=Screamo Band Dazzle Vision in New UTAU Software|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-85390-screamo-band-dazzle-vision-in-new-utau-software.html|publisher=RESONANCE Media|accessdate=30 March 2012}} and forerunners of kawaii metal. The band's albums each have a new distinct sound different from the last. Among the Japanese alternative scene, Dazzle Vision made an impact, mixing their strong vocals, dark riffs, and powerhouse screamo rants.{{cite web|title=Interview with Dazzle Vision|url=http://shattered-tranquility.net/index.php/category/interview/|publisher=Shattered-Tranquility.net.|accessdate=29 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210051107/http://shattered-tranquility.net/index.php/category/interview/|archive-date=10 December 2010|url-status=usurped}}

Dazzle Vision produced five studio albums, an EP, and a greatest hits.{{cite web|title=Dazzle Vision HMV Page|url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist/detail/000000000352076/|publisher=HMV.com|accessdate=29 March 2012}}{{cite web|title=Dazzle Vision Discography|url=http://dazzlevision.net/discography.html|publisher=Dazzle Vision|accessdate=28 March 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426225345/http://dazzlevision.net/discography.html|archivedate=26 April 2012}} Each album has a different sound from the last, with the most predominate sound being alternative metal.{{cite web|last=N/A|first=Gin|title=Dazzle Vision to release new album|url=http://www.jame-world.com/us/news-84639-compilation-album-from-dazzle-vision.html|publisher=JaME|accessdate=30 March 2012}}

• Camellia Japonica (April 23, 2007)
• Crystal Children (November 21, 2008)
• To The Next (May 12, 2010) (US debut)
• Kirari (June 3, 2011)
• Final Attack (March 7, 2014) {{cite web|title=Press Release on Dazzle Vision new album|url=http://purpleskymagazine.com/2012/03/press-release-j-rock-screamo-band-dazzle-vision-in-new-utau-software/|publisher=Purple Sky Magazine|accessdate=1 April 2012|archive-date=22 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322013827/http://purpleskymagazine.com/2012/03/press-release-j-rock-screamo-band-dazzle-vision-in-new-utau-software/|url-status=dead}}

• Origin of Dazzle (November 3, 2005)

• Shocking Loud Voice (May 4, 2012)

• Metsu / All refused (November 21, 2008)
• Evolution (November 9, 2012)

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Category:Japanese alternative metal musical groups

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Category:Japanese alternative rock groups

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