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**Kana Kawaii Moon Kei** Mar 15 Nov - 20:35

Nogod (stylized as NoGoD), is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2005 by vocalist Danchou. Originally named Shinko Shukyo Gakudan NoGoD (NoGoD, New Religion Band Nogod?), the band has been using simply Nogod since signing to the major label King Records in 2010.

History

2005–2009: Formation and riseThe band was formed in early 2005 by vocalist Danchou, under the name Shinko Shukyo Gakudan NoGoD}. They held their debut performance on October 19, at Akasaka L@n, with a lineup consisting of Danchou on vocals, Aki and Kyrie on guitar, Karin on bass, and K on drums. On November 12, the band released their first demo "Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" (A Selfish and Awkward Poem For You?). They spent the rest of 2005 and the beginning of 2006 performing with other bands in Tokyo.

In July 2006, the members were signed to Art Pop Entertainment and released two singles, "Akafukyō" (赫布教, Red Propagation?) and "Kurofukyō" (Black Propagation?), the following month. In 2007, guitarist Aki left and was replaced by Shinno.

In April 2008, the band released their first studio album, Mugenkyō (Dream Teachings?), which reached #6 on the Oricon Indies chart.

In February 2009, the band released their second studio album, Gokusaishiki (Richly Colored?).

2010–present: Going majorIn November 2009, vocalist Danchou announced that the band would be making their major debut. On June 9, 2010, Nogod released their first major single, "Kakusei" (カクセイ, Awakening?), on King Records. The song was used as the ending theme for Chūkyō TV's Futtonda.

On August 4, 2010, Nogod released their first major album, Kakera (欠片, Fragments?), in Japan and Europe. The band kicked off a one-man tour to promote their album in Taiwan; they followed up the show with other performances throughout Tokyo.

In January 2011, Nogod began hosting their own radio show on Tokyo BayFM. The program is titled Nogod Bless You!!! and airs every Saturday at 12:00AM.

Nogod covered Siam Shade's song "1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou" for the compilation Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-. The album was released on January 26, 2011 and features current visual kei bands covering songs from bands that were important to the '90s visual kei movement.

Musical StyleNogod's music ranges from heavy metal to slow ballads. Songs such as "Kakusei" (カクセイ, Awakening?) have been praised for the technical skill that the band has exhibited.

Members

Current membersDanchou (団長) – vocals
Kyrie – guitar, backing vocals
Shinno (しんの) – guitar
Karin (華凛) – bass, screams
K – drums

Former membersAki (アキ) – guitar (2005–2007)

Discography

Studio albumsMugenkyō (夢幻教, Dream Teachings?) (2008.04.09)
Gokusaishiki (極彩色, Richly Colored?) (2009.02.25)
Kakera (欠片, Fragments?) (2010.08.04)
Genjitsu (現実, Reality?) (2011.08.03)
Mini albums

Kanna Fukyou (神無布教, Godless Propagation?) (2006.12.06)
Rashinban (羅針盤, Compass?) (2009.09.23)

Compilation albumsIndies Best Selection 2005-2009 (2010.03.03)

Singles"Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" (A Selfish and Awkward Poem For You?) (2005.11.12)
"Sakura/Kimi wa Tsuki o Tsukamu" (Cherry Blossoms/You Caught the Moon?) (2006.04.09)
"Akafukyō" (赫布教, Red Propagation?) (2006.07.12)
"Kurofukyō" (黒布教, Black Propagation?) (2006.08.30)
"Atria" (2007.05.09)
"Ten" (天, Heaven?) (2007.08.08)
"Batsu" (罰, Punishment?) (2007.09.26)
"「Ten」「Bastu」 Enban" (「天」「罰」円盤, Divine Punishment Disc?) (2007.09.26)
"Saikou no Sekai/Shirasagi" (最高の世界/白鷺, The Best World / White Heron?) (2008.02.16)
"Yume no Tsuzuki" (夢の続き, Continued Dreams?) (2008.07.13)
"Midori no Kaze" (碧の風-ミドリノカゼ-, The Green Wind?) (2008.10.08)
"Ao no Daichi" (碧の大地-アヲノダイチ-, The Blue Ground?) (2008.11.05)
"Mr.Heaven" (2009.07.25)
"Kakusei" (カクセイ, Awakening?) (2010.06.09)
"Raise a Flag" (2011.04.06)
"Kamikaze" (神風, Divine Wind?) (2011.07.06)

DVDsDaisakkai (大殺界, Big Unfavorable Karma?) (2006.06.20)

Other"No God" on Loop of Life 6 (2006.06.28)
"Kimi ni Okuru Bukiyou de Migatte na Uta" on Ura★Kaizoku Ban No.003 (「裏★海賊盤。」No.003, Inside Bootleg?) (2006.09.15)
"Guren" onShock Edge 2006 (2006.10.10)
Cover of Siam Shade's "1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou" on Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs- (2010.01.26)