Hiroshi Kyono

Infobox musical artist


Name = Kyono
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Hiroshi Kyono
Alias =
Born = Birth date and age|1969|3|31|mf=y
Died =
Origin = Yokohama, Japan
Instrument = Vocalist
Genre = Punk
Occupation =
Years_active = 1985 – present
Label =
Associated_acts = Berrie, The Mad Capsule Markets, Joujouka
URL = [http://www.wagdug.com Wag Dug Unity Site]

Current_members =
Past_members =

Hiroshi Kyono (born March 31, 1969 in Yokohama, Japan) is the vocalist for The Mad Capsule Markets.

Early years

Kyono claims that in his earlier years he was an MTV junky, in high school he started listening to Japanese punk like Gauze, The Stalin, Inu, and Aburadako. Then he ventured out into overseas punk like Crass and Pop Group. Kyono's also states that the first record that he bought wasn't very 'punk inspired' as it was Electric Light Orchestra's "Secret Messages " [ [http://www.zombiezodiac.com/rob/mad/archive/profile/indie_days.html] Taken from The Crazy Pill Bazaar Fansite, URL last accessed 04-28-07] . In 1985 he started the Boowy inspired punk group Berrie with his high school friend Minoru Kojima (aka Shin.), and the group later was joined by bassist Takeshi Ueda and Seto. The group first a show in their senior year of school and were ventured out to Tokyo and Shinjuku. His image at this time was very Punk and Glam inspired and would often switch from a loud abrasive punk voice to very melodic.

The Mad Capsule Markets years

After Berrie had opened for the likes of The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Berrie became The Mad Capsule Markets. The early incarnation of mad was still very much Boowy inspired, as Kyono and the band were still very interested in the band. After years of further punk inspired material, the heavy 4 Plugs album was released. This was a big change for Kyono, as he had been listening to the likes of Fear Factory and hip hop music. Kyono's voice had became slightly gruffer, he often rapped rather than sang, and he sported skateboarder-esque clothing and a no longer had long hair. This style (and musical) change was well-received by the fans, and Kyono's music taste became eclectic over the years.

Recent years

Since the release of OSC DIS, his popularity as a vocalist increased, and he contributed vocals to several of Joujouka's songs, Sasori's "Sasori" and The Crystal Method's "Weapons Of Mad Distortion" (which was featured during the Dracula/Blade fight scene in Blade Trinity). When The Mad Capsule Markets were put on hiatus in 31 March 2006 (Kyono announced this on his birthday) Kyono created the WAG DUG unity website where he often posts diary entries of his latest DJ livesets in Japan and work on other projects, such as the wag dug clothing line. His recent musical activity includes appearing on the Death Note movie soundtrack with a song he contributes vocals to called HAKAI (Deathtroy). This track also features Sid Wilson of Slipknot fame.

Personal life

*His film preference is psychological thrillers like 'Scream' and 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.' He also likes Kung Fu movies.
*His favourite albums include 'Tribute to Volcano' by Mighty Crown, 'Never Mind The Bollocks' by The Sex Pistols, and 'Iowa' by Slipknot.

Wagdug Futuristic Unity

In 2007, Kyono released a mini album "Nu Riot" under the name of Wagdug Futuristic Unity. [cite web |title = Nu Riot (Wagdug Futuristic Unity) |publisher = Play-asia |url = http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-cw-49-en-86-1-70-28ib.html |accessdate = 2007-12-21] The album is considered as Kyono's solo project and not a new band as it featured guest appearances as opposed to a constant line up throughout the tracks. [cite news |author = Lacy |title = New From Wagdug Futuristic Unity & Boom Boom Satelites |publisher = JaME |date = 2007-09-06 |url = http://www.jmusiceastasia.com/au/database-artist-news.php?id=107 |accessdate = 2007-12-21] Guest appearances include; Shitdisco, Ultra Brain, Motor, DJ Starscream and Cycheouts G.

In June 2008, Kyono announced that a full length album "HAKAI" will be released on July 23, 2008. The first single will be "Systematic People" and will feature Ryo of Maximum the Hormone. "Systematic People" has also been used as the opening theme for the anime series "Kurozuka". [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10197] In the same fashion as "Nu Riot", the album will have guest appearances. This time, they include Justice, Chino Moreno (of Deftones), Ceephax, Numanoid vs. Mazda, funky gong (of joujouka), and the return of Sid Wilson and Ultra Brain. [((cite web |title = Hakai (Wagdug Futuristic Unity) |publisher = Wagdug-Fu | url = http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/SR/wagdug-fu/SICL-207/index.html |accessdate = 2008-07-06]

Discography

The Mad Capsule Markets

Wagdug Futuristic Unity

;Albums
*"NU ЯIOT" (October 24, 2007)
*"HAKAI" (July 23, 2008)

;Singles
*"ILL MACHINE" (September 26, 2007)

References:

External links

* [http://www.wagdug.com/ Kyono's site]
* [http://www.wagdug-fu.com/ Wagdug Futuristic Unity official site]