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Band Timeline

2015

Formation of Fate Gear with Vocalist Nico

In July 2015, following her departure from Destrose due to health issues, guitarist Mina formed the Japanese female heavy metal band Fate Gear. Nico joined as the original vocalist. The band's live debut occurred on August 1, 2015, at Meguro Rock-May-Kan. Soon after, their debut album 'A Light in the Black' was released on August 12, featuring a re-recorded song from Destrose, marking the beginning of Fate Gear's musical journey.

2016

Lineup Enhancements and Keyboardist Addition

Fate Gear's lineup saw notable changes in 2016. In May, Kurumi Fujioka from the band Mysterious Priestess joined as their keyboardist, enriching the band's sound. Meanwhile, drummer Hiro gave her last performance with the band on May 28. These changes contributed to the evolving dynamic and style of Fate Gear as they continued to establish themselves in the Japanese heavy metal scene.

2017

Release of Second Album 'Oz -Rebellion-'

On June 21, 2017, Fate Gear released their second studio album titled 'Oz -Rebellion-' via their own record label, Steam Steel Records. The album included a standout opening track arranged by Masashi Okagaki, a former Terra Rosa keyboardist. This release demonstrated the band's growing independence and artistic development, solidifying their place in the metal community with original compositions and collaborations.

2018

Third Album '7 Years Ago' and Vocal Transition

Fate Gear released their third album, '7 Years Ago,' on April 11, 2018. This album featured Mina's earlier project Arch Roses's song 'Fenixx 2011' and included participation from several guest vocalists and musicians, showcasing a broad collaborative effort. Around this time, vocalist Nico departed the band, and Nana took over vocal duties, marking a significant lineup change that influenced the band's vocal style and live performances going forward.

2019

Release of EP 'Headless Goddess' Featuring Re-recorded Songs

On January 9, 2019, Fate Gear released the EP 'Headless Goddess,' which was primarily composed of re-recorded songs originally by Destrose. This project continued the band's pattern of collaboration, including several guest vocalists. The EP highlighted Fate Gear's roots and connections to earlier projects while pushing their musical exploration within the heavy metal genre.

2021

Latest Albums and Continued Collaborations

Fate Gear expanded their discography in January 2021 by releasing the album 'The Sky Prison' on January 13, shortly followed by the EP 'Scars in my Life -English Edition-' on January 27. Both records featured ongoing collaborations with guest musicians, illustrating the band's dedication to a diverse and evolving sound. These releases helped maintain Fate Gear's relevance and presence in the competitive Japanese metal scene.

2023

Asian Tour and Growing International Presence

In July 2023, Fate Gear embarked on a two-date Asian tour titled 'Midsummer's Night Wish' alongside Ancient Myth and Exist Trace, performing in Hong Kong and Taipei. This tour marked an important milestone for the band, expanding their visibility beyond Japan and connecting with wider audiences in Asia. Their music has also featured in popular media, including the Netflix anime series 'Kengan Ashura,' further solidifying their cultural impact.

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Story of Hello Nico

Hello Nico is a Taiwanese indie rock band formed in 2013. The members are Zhan Yuting, Li Yong'en, Chen Xinbo, and Guan Huizhong. They were nominated for Best New Artist at the 27th Golden Melody Awards in 2016.

== Introduction == Lead vocalist Zhan Yuting was born on September 11, 1989. In 2009, he won first place in the 21st Golden Melody Awards' Duet category, second place in the Composition category, and first place in the Duet category. In 2010, he won first place in the Composition category and Best Composer Award at the National Chengchi University Golden Melody Awards. His song "Left-Handed" was selected for the StreetVoice Winter Selection in 2011.

Hello Nico made their debut at the Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival in 2013 and began performing at various live houses. They continued to accumulate works and performance experience. In the same year, they were selected for "2013 The Next Big Thing," a domestic landmark event for emerging bands. At the end of the year, they were selected as one of the "Top 10 New Bands" in Taiwan and were widely praised as one of the most promising new bands in the country. At the end of 2013, they signed with the independent music label "Black Market Music." In August 2014, they released their first five-song EP "Floating City." The EP's focus track, "Flower," became the number one song of the year on the StreetVoice chart with over 120,000 plays. The single "Our Misery Circus," a collaboration with renowned poet Xia Yu, was selected as one of the top ten best-selling singles of the year on the Taiwanese digital music sales platform "iNDIEVOX." With "Floating City," Hello Nico won two awards at the eighth Freshmusic Awards in Singapore: "Best EP of the Year" and "Top Ten Singles of the Year" ("Our Misery Circus").

In January 2015, Hello Nico released songs from their debut album "Familiar Desolation" on online platforms. Many singles topped the StreetVoice charts for multiple weeks. On February 16, they released the album exclusively on the digital sales platform iNDIEVOX and made all 11 songs available for early listening on StreetVoice.

The album "Familiar Desolation" became the top seller on iNDIEVOX for several weeks. Many of the album's songs topped the various radio charts, and the album's total plays on StreetVoice exceeded 900,000. In the StreetVoice annual song play chart statistics for 2015, Hello Nico occupied four of the top ten spots for the most played songs.