Unsraw

Infobox musical artist
Name = Unsraw
Img_capt = Unsraw in 2007, form left to right: Shou, Jun, Yuuki, Tetsu, Rai
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Japan
Genre = Heavy metal, Thrash Metal
Years_active = 2006 – Present
Label = Speed Disk/XXX (JP) CLJ Records (EU)
URL = [http://www.unsraw.com/pc/ Unsraw.com]
Associated_acts = Core The Child
Current_members = Yuuki Rai Tetsu Jun Shou
Past_members =

nihongo|Unsraw|アンスロウ|ansurō|or typeset as UnsraW, is a Japanese rock band currently signed under the label Speed Disk. They were formed in July 2006.

Biography

After the dissolution of the independent band Core the Child, vocalist Yuuki and drummer Shou started a new project called Unsraw. [cite web
title="Unsraw biography at CLJ Records"
work=cljrecords.com
url=http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/54/67/
accessdate=2007-09-02] The band performed several "secret lives" with no releases, and were scouted by Speed Disk, a record label specializing in bands of the visual kei style.

After signing to Speed Disk, Unsraw released the singles "-9-" and "Gate of Death". Both singles were limited to a 1000-copy pressing, and sold out quickly. In late 2006, the band released its first EP, "Spiral Circle" in two types, which also sold out soon after release.

Beginning in 2007, Unsraw began releasing material in Europe through import label CLJ Records, with their first full-length album "Spiral Circle -Complete-", and concert DVD "Screaming Birthday". The band went on to release another single leading to a pair of EPs in the summer of 2007 titled "Abel" and "Kein" (a reference to Cain and Abel). "Abel" was released in August, while "Kein" was released on September 26th. [cite web
title="Unsraw EP release announcment, 2007"
work=jmusiceuropa.com
url=http://jmusiceuropa.com/uk/news.php?archive=07%2F2007
accessdate=2007-09-02] The two EPs were released as a single album in Europe with a bonus track, and later in Japan with a differing bonus track.

After a few shows intiating 2008, Yuuki became suddenly ill, unable to perform with the band. The rest of the members performed instrumental shows, not wanting to cancel any performances. In April, it was revealed Yuuki would be returning soon, but that he was still fighting a lung disease, [cite web
title = Unsraw blog - Shou - 2008.04.01
work = blog.livedoor.jp
url = http://blog.livedoor.jp/unsraw/archives/51175371.html
accessdate = 2008-04-26
language = ja icon] but in May Unsraw announced they will be pausing activities until Yuuki has fully recovered. [cite web
title = Unsraw blog - 2008.05.03
work = blog.livedoor.jp
url= http://blog.livedoor.jp/unsraw/archives/51195079.html
accessdate = 2008-05-03
language = ja icon]

Members

*Yuuki (勇企) – vocals
*Rai (礼) – guitar
*Tetsu (哲) – guitar
*Jun (准) – bass guitar
*Shou (匠) – drums

Discography

Albums

* "Spiral Circle -Complete-" (January 24, 2007)
* "Abel/Kein" (European edition, September 26, 2007)
* "Abel/Kein" (Japanese edition, February 6, 2008)

Extended plays

* "Spiral Circle" (December 20, 2006)
* "Calling" (March 28, 2007)
* "Abel" (August 29, 2007)
* "Kein" (September 26, 2007)

Singles

* "-9-" (August 30, 2006)
* "Gate of Death" (October 25, 2006)
* "Lustful Days" (June 27, 2007)

DVDs

* "Screaming Birthday" (June 27, 2007)

References

External links

* [http://unsraw.com/pc/index.html Official website] ja icon
* [http://cljrecords.com/cms/content/view/54/67/ Unsraw at CLJ Records]