Lareine was a vis-kei band formed in 1994 by singer Kamijo and guitarist Mayu. The band slowly dissolved in 2006, and from its ashes rose Versailles, for whom Kamijo now provides the vocals and pretty face.
Unlike the epic speed metal slant that Versailles takes, Lareine was much softer and saccharine, playing up the puffy and frilly style of other early bands of the genre. There are many echos of what would eventually become Versailles, like the excellent single "Knight and Priest." Overall they have a very bright and positive sound, much like Psycho le Cemu.
Much of Lareine's music was centered around an ongoing story in which each member played a part, or at least a feeling. Apparently Kamijo played the part of Jeremie (later Asphodel), Mayu is sadness, Emiru cupid, and Machi love.
The band almost broke up in 2000, but Kamijo kept the spirit alive and in 2002 they reformed. It only lasted another four years when in 2006, new drummer Kazumi left the band. Mayu then disappeared, and the band disbanded.
Metamorphose
Members
Kamijo – vocals
Emiru – bass
Mayu – guitar
Machi (later Kazumi) – drums
Major Releases
Blue Romance ~Yasashii Hanatachi no Kyousou~ (9-7-1997)
Fierte no Umi to Tomo ni Kiyu ~The Last of Romance~ (2-16-2000)
Scream (1-11-2000)
Vampire Scream (10-25-2000)
Reine de Fleur I (3-26-2003)
Reine de Fleur II (2-26-2003)
Crystal Letos (3-31-2004)
Never Cage (9-5-2004)
Fleur
Saikai no Hana
Fiancailles
Never Cage
Setsurenka
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