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The project was started by Takeshi (G), who was the core member of the melodic rock band ACTROID (on indefinite hiatus), which announced an indefinite hiatus in October 2015, to give form to the songs he wrote for ACTROID's second album, which was to be released.
Takeshi first approached his younger brother, Naoki (B), about starting the project. The decision was made not only because of their close musical tastes and familiarity with each other's personalities, but also because he was a bassist with a technique that could be trusted.
In January 2016, SHAL (Vo) joined them and the band was formed. SHAL had no previous experience as a vocalist and had a complex about her voice, so she rarely sang in front of people. Although SHAL was reluctant to join the band, she gradually developed a desire to turn her complex into a strength, and finally decided to join the band.
The band was named THE UNCROWNED by Naoki, meaning "uncrowned" in literal translation, but the name reflects the band's desire to create high quality music that only they can make, even if it does not bring them fame.
In order to take advantage of SHAL's one and only voice, all the songs that had been completed for ACTROID's second album were discarded and a new songwriting process began. THE UNCROWNED's debut album "REVIVE," which includes those nine songs, will be released on December 16, 2016 on Black-listed Records.
The album is a must-listen for not only melodic HR/HM fans but also for all rock fans who love melody, with 9 songs that focus on "melancholy beauty" and "power". It is a must-listen work for not only melodic HR/HM fans, but also for all rock fans who love melody.
Song List
1. SHIVER
2. REVIVE
3. INFINITE
4. BLUE MOON
5. RELUME
6. BRAVE MY HEART
7. TOWARD YOU
8. DUELLO
9. UNWAVERING
The band was formed in 2016 by Takeshi (Gt), his brother Naoki (Ba), and SHAL (Vo). Their debut album "REVIVE" was released on December 16 of the same year. The band's style of hard rock sound with catchy melodies reminiscent of J-ROCK from the 90s and 00s has gained popularity. Naoki left the band in May 2017, but continued with support members and released their first single "TEARS" on October 27, 2017. In the summer of 2020, SHAL was diagnosed with cancer, but completed their second album while continuing treatment. However, before releasing the 2nd album, SHAL passed away on August 5, 2022. The second album "WITNESS" was released on September 21, 2022.
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