- Peelander-Z
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Peelander-Z
Img_capt = Peelander-Z
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Background = group_or_band
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Origin =Japan
Genre = Punk
Years_active =1998 - present
Label =Eat Rice Records Swell Records Geykido Comet Records
Associated_acts =
URL = [http://www.peelander-z.com/ Official Website]
Current_members = Peelander Yellow
Peelander Red
Peelander Green
Peelander Pink
Past_members = Peelander Blue
Notable_instruments =Peelander-Z is a Japanese punk band based in
New York City . They bill themselves as a "Japanese Action Comic Punk band hailing from the Z area of Planet Peelander".They perform on stage and appear in color-coordinated costumes, which they state are not costumes, but their skin. The costumes range from
Power Rangers -stylesentai suits, tokimono , to rubber wigs that make them look likePlaymobil figures. Another aspect of their routine is their on-stage antics such as human bowling (diving head-first into bowling pins), pretending to hit each other with chairs in imitation of pro-wrestlers, and mid-performance piggyback rides. They often allow audience members on stage to join in on the fun, and often dive into the audience as part of their act.In June 2008, Peelander Blue announced he would be leaving the group to "go back to the Peelander-planet" because he is "a prince of P-Planet" and the "P-King will be retiring." However, during his last show with the group on July 6th, 2008, it was made clear that the less fictitious reason for his leaving the group was his new marriage.
Members
*Kengo Hioki (AKA Peelander Yellow) - lead vocals and guitar
*Kotaro Tsukada (AKA Peelander Red) - bass and backing vocals
*Cherry (AKA Peelander Green) - drums and smilesFormer members
*Kazuki Yamamoto (AKA Peelander Blue) - drums
Discography
Albums
*Peelander-Z (2000)
*Rocket Gold Star (2001)
*P-Bone Steak (2003)
*Dancing Friendly (2005)
*Happee Mania (2006)Compilations
*
You Call This Music?! Volume 2 (2002)
*Shit Associated Music Vol.1 (2002)
* (2003)
*This Just In... Benefit For Indy Media (2005)
*Candy Poison Vol. 2 (2005)
*Nitro Franken Reloaded!!! Kill Kill (2005)
*Teriyaki Suplexxx (2007)Vinyl
*split 7" with Four Letter Words (2000) - out of print
*split 7" with Birthday Suits (2008)DVD
*Peelander is FUN! DVD (2007)
*"Chemical X DVD" Music Video Compilation (2008)Wrestling
Professional wrestling is a big theme in Peelander-Z's personas. Peelander Blue dresses in pro-wrestling garb, including a replica wrestling belt. All 3 members of the group are fans of professional wrestling, and are friends with independent wrestlers "M-Dogg 20" Matt Cross and Josh Prohibition. They have also been musically featured with pro-wrestling related
Kaiju Big Battel .On June 23, 2007, the group performed at The Florida Supercon in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. During their concert, pro-wrestler
Nick Mayberry rushed the stage and threatened to assault the group. The trio were able to fight back, and both Peelander Blue and Peelander Red pinned Mayberry simultaneously - being named new co-HCW Hardcore Champions. This was their first pro-wrestling Title win.On November 3, 2007, Mayberry appeared again with the group at the JaniCon in Jacksonville, Florida. He again made his way to the stage during their concert, assaulting the band and re-gaining HCW's Hardcore Championship, before being taken down by a chairshot from Peelander Blue. Peelander Blue, Peelander Red and Peelander Pink pinned Mayberry simultaneously, with all 3 being named co-HCW Hardcore Champions. It marks their second pro-wrestling Title victory.
Appearances
Peelander-Z will be attending as a musical guest at the Chicago-area Japanese animation convention
Anime Central in 2008 along withHALCALI andMari Iijima . [ [http://www.acen.org/index.php?categoryid=46 Anime Central - May 16-18, 2008 - Rosemont, IL - Confirmed Musical Guests of Honor ] ] Peelander-Z will be performing at the Drunken Unicorn in Atlanta, GA on September 19th 2008 with 4 other Japanese bands. They are The Emeralds, The Captains, Quaff and Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re. The show starts at 9pm. It's part of their JapaNoodle Tour.ee also
Peelander Yellow (Kengo) contributed art in 2005 to The Industry Standard Book
Geykido Comet Records Geykido Comet Records Compilations References
External links
* [http://www.peelander-z.com Official site]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/PeelanderZ Peelander-Z on You Tube]
* [http://www.gcrecords.com GC Records]
* [http://www.myspace.com/peelanderz Peelander-Z on MySpace]* [http://www.indiemerchstore.com/peelanderz Peelander-Z online store]
* [http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/interviews/peelander-z-interview Peelander-Z interview on Brightest Young Things]
* [http://www.karaterice.com/peelander-z Peelander-Z interview on Karaterice]
* [http://www.razorcake.org/site/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=266 Peelander-Z interview on Razorcake]
* [http://www.sparkplugged.net/2008/03/interview-with-yellow-of-peelander-z/ Peelander-Z interview on SparkPlugged]
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