Apart from being proud authors of one of the world"s most exciting record titles -- the single Houchou Hasami Cutter Knife Dosu Kiri/Rei Rei Rei Rei Rei Rei Rei Rei Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma Ma -- Maximum the Hormone are a Japanese nu-metal lite band with a lot of punk elements in their music and a general lack of the teenage angst and self-importance characteristic of true nu-metalers. The group was formed in 1998 and released its debut album, A.S.A. Crew, the next year, as well as the EP Hou in 2001, but then the guitarist Sugi and bassist Key left. The band was down to a duo comprised of screamo vocalist Daisuke Tsuda and Nao Kawakita, the singing lady drummer, but soon it returned to being a quartet with the recruitment of Uehara Futoshi on bass and Nao's brother Ryo Kawakita (Maximum the Ryo) on guitars and melodic vocals, as well as songwriting duties.
The new lineup released the full indie album Mimi Kajiru the next year, then a couple of singles and another album, Kusoban, in 2004, already on a major label, VAP. This period was marked by their gradual shift from the radical heavy sound to a softer one, with pop elements added into the mix, and the change proved successful with the release of the Rokkinpo Goroshi album (2005), which gained Maximum the Hormone recognition in the national rock scene and enabled them to sneak their first song into anime credits -- the track "Rolling1000toon" was used in the AirMaster series.
In 2006 they made the Oricon Top Ten for the first time with the song "Koi No Megalover," which scored number nine, as well as continued their very successful anime expansion: their tracks "What"s Up, People?!" and " Zetsubou Billy" were featured in the final episodes of death note-- the series that even had its manga version banned by the Chinese government since its overwhelming popularity presumably exerted an "unhealthy" influence on school kids. Another series to receive musical support from Maximum the Hormone was Akagi (the song was named "Akagi" as well), and the album Bu Ikikaesu (2007) collected all of these tracks and charted for the first time, reaching a respectable number five position . In 2008 the band even made an overseas foray, touring the U.S. and Canada with Dropkick Murphys before switching to a huge domestic tour, preceded by the release of the Tsume Tsume Tsume/F EP. ~ Alexey Eremenko
Maximum The Hormone マキシマム ザ ホルモン is a punk band whose music is also influenced by nu metal and funk. Their style is reminiscent of bands like , which, according to the main songwriter
Ryo bands are their main inspirations
The striking contrast of pop punk and thrash metal forms the basis of the sound of the band's music. This difference in style, which is called hardcore, is especially evident in the screaming vocals of Daisuke and Ryo and the wonderful voice of the drummer Nao, gives reason to refer the group to different genres. The titles and lyrics of their songs do not carry a big semantic load, but the band has no desire to make them too abstruse either.
In addition to the fact that the group records works that remain popular for a long time, Maximum The Hormone is trying to ensure that the audience at their concerts have a good time and get the most out of it.
They mainly use the prototype of a shaman in their style.
Maximum the Hormone was founded in 1998 in Hachioji, a suburb of Tokyo. The group was founded by Daisuke, Nao, KEY and SUGI.
After several local performances, the band signed with the indie label Sky Records. A.S.A Crew was the first album released on this label. By that time, Daisuke wrote his songs exclusively in English, and the title 'Maximum the Hormone' was always written in Latin. But a lot changed when KEY and SUGI left the band in 1999.
While searching for new members, Nao thought of her younger brother Ryo, who has been playing guitar since high school and is a good singer. Since then, two have been involved in vocals. Daisuke focused on rapping and screaming, while Ryo took over the melodic parts. Ue joined them as bassist and finally the band was formed. After receiving the status of major, the guys decided that the lyrics and the name of the group should now be in katakana.
In August 2000, the first single Bullpen Catcher's Dream was released, followed a year later by the mini-album Otori. But the first real success came with the release of the single ROLLING1000tOON, which was used as the ending theme for the anime "Airmaster" in 2003.
In 2004, after the release of their fourth album, the band signed with the major label VAP. Two singles were released in the same year, however, a full-fledged tour took place only in 2005, after the release of the fifth album Rokkinpo Goroshi.
After more or less successful releases, the quartet released the single Koi no Mega Lover in 2006, and it became a giant breakthrough, reaching #9 on the Oricon.
In February 2007, Maximum the Hormone wrote What's up, People?! and Zetsubou Billy, the opening and ending theme for the anime "Death Note." They were sure of one thing: if their music is suitable for any anime, then this is Death Note. Their participation in the soundtrack brought them huge popularity, and the album Buiiki Kaesu, released in March, ranked fourth on the national sales chart, became a strong breakthrough for the group.
In January 2008, a joint tour was organized with, which began in the UK, and the guys planned to establish contacts with foreign artists. In February 2008, the DVD Deco Vs Deco "Deko tai Deko" (3 DVD edition) was released, which was a recording of a concert in Zepp Tokyo, dated December 2007. In May 2008, the band performed at the hide Memorial Summit and had success there. On July 9, after a two-year hiatus, the single Tsume tsume tsume was released. (Back in 2005, DVD Debu Vs Debu (1 DVD) was released with a live recording at Shibuya-AX 2005)
Maximum the Hormone has proven to be a band that keeps a close eye on what's going on around them: in a short period of time, they have gained a huge following in Japan as well as overseas. With each new album, their sound has gotten better, so from release to release, we can only expect more from them.
Country: JapanGenre: J-rock, pop punk, funk, hardcore
Clips of Maximum The Hormone:
Maximum the Hormone - Yoshu Fukushu
Maximum The Hormone - え・い・り・あ・ん (E.I.RI.A.N)
Maximum The Hormone - Buiiki Kaesu!!
Maximum The Hormone - What's up, people?
Maximum The Hormone - Tsume Tsume Tsume
Maximum The Hormone - Chiisana Kimi No Te
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Maximum The Hormone Japanese rock band combining heavy alternative sound with parodic pop elements. The band became more famous after the band's songs were used in the popular anime Death Note. The band went on hiatus from 2008 to 2010 due to the pregnancy of drummer Nao.
In 1998, in one of the Tokyo suburbs - Hachioji (八王子市), the group "Maximum the Hormone" was born. The founders of the group: Daisuke Tsuda and Nao Kawakita, Sagi and Kei. In 1999, the group signed a contract with Sky Records, and in August of the same year released their first album, A.S.A. Crew. All this time, Daisuke wrote all the songs in English, but everything changed when Sagi and Kei left the band.
2000: In place of Sagi, Nao brought her younger brother Ryo into the group, who practically did not part with the guitar high school and also a good singer. A collective decision was made to separate the vocal parts: Daisuke took over the recitative and scream, and Ryo took on the responsibility of singing melodicly and beautifully. Futoshi Uehara later joined the group. After changing the line-up, they decided to write the group name in katakana: マキシマム ザ ホルモン (Maximum the Hormone). With a renewed line-up, the group releases their second album, Ootori.
In May 2002, the group released another single - "Niku Cup", which foreshadowed the release of their third album - "Mimi Kajiru", the album is replete with Daisuke's wild cries, the bass riffs have also changed, the influence of Ue is evident.
The real popularity came to the group in 2003 with the release of the track "ROLLING 1000 tOON", which became the final theme of Air Master. The next album - "Kusoban", was released in 2004, and was a mixture of heavy alternative and punk, after the release of the album, the group signed a contract with VAP.
2005: After the release of two singles, the group releases the next album - "Rokkinpo Goroshi", and goes on a promotional tour. In the same year they release their first live DVD - Debu vs. Debu. After more or less successful releases, the group released the single "Koi no Megalover", which hit the 9th line of the Oricon charts - a great achievement for a young group.
In March 2007, "Bu-iikikaesu" was released, two tracks from the album were included in the Death Note soundtrack: the opening theme is "What's up, People ?!" and the ending theme is "Zetsubou Billy". It is also worth noting that the last album came close in sound to Nu metal.
2008 began with the release of a new DVD titled Deco Vs. deco. Also in March, the band made their first tour of America and Canada. The single "Tsume Tsume Tsume/「F」" was announced and was released on July 9th.
In November 2009, the band goes on vacation due to the pregnancy of the drummer. In May 2010, Nao gives birth to a daughter. 2 weeks after the birth, the group resumes its activities. In August 2010, the Enon-Enon-Tour takes place, and the band also performs at the Rising Sun Rock Festival. The band is about to start recording a new album.
Source: en.wikipedia
Members of the group:
Ryo Kawakita
Vocals, electric guitar
Date of birth: December 13, 1978
Place of birth: Tokyo
Blood type: O
Daisuke Tsuda
Recitative, metalcore scream, metalcore growl
Date of birth: September 13, 1977
Place of birth: Tokyo
Blood type: A
Futoshi Uehara
bass guitar, backing vocals
Date of birth: April 15, 1980
Place of birth: Japan
Blood type: A
Nao Kawakita / Nao Kawakita
Drums, backing vocals
Date of birth: December 16, 1975
Birthplace Tokyo, Japan
Blood type: A
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Maximum the Hormone
MAXIMUM THE HORMONE - え・い・り・あ・ん (E.I.RI.A.N)
Maximum the Hormone - Buiiki Kaesu!!
Maximum The Hormone - Zetsubou Billy
Maximum The Hormone - Koi no mega Lover
Maximum the Hormone - What's up, people?
Maximum The Hormone - Bikini Sports Ponchin
Maximum The Hormone - Rolling 1000 Toon
Maximum The Hormone - Rokkinpo Goroshi
Maximum The Hormone - Rocku Bankurawase
Maximum The Hormone - Minoreba Rock
Maximum The Hormone - Koi No Sweet Kuso Meriken
Maximum The Hormone - Houchou Hasami Cutter Knife Dosu Kiri
Maximum the Hormone - Tsume Tsume Tsume
Maximum The Hormone - Chiisana Kimi No Te