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D'erlanger (stylized as D'ERLANGER, believed by the band to mean "indecent temptation" in French) is a Japanese rock band from Kyoto, formed in 1983 by guitarist Cipher and bassist Seela. While they originally played speed and power metal, after recruiting drummer Tetsu and vocalist Kyo they switched to an alternative rock/goth/post-punk sound for their debut album La Vie En Rose in 1989. Although it was on an indie label, it sold out and was reissued three times that year, earning them a major label record deal with BMG Japan the following year. They released Basilisk in March 1990 and it reached the top five on the charts. However, in December the group suddenly announced their disbandment. Despite their short time in the spotlight, they remain well-known and are considered one of the founders of visual kei. D'erlanger reunited in 2007 and released the album Lazzaro, with a new harder sound that adds a gothic rock feel. They have since released three other studio albums, each charting higher than the previous, and toured extensively, including several overseas performances.
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Some of D'Erlanger's most popular tracks include LA VIE EN ROSE, LULLABY, SADISTIC EMOTION, dummy blue, DEAR SECRET LOVER. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
D'erlanger (stylized as D'ERLANGER, believed by the band to mean "indecent temptation" in French) is a Japanese rock band from Kyoto, formed in 1983 by guitarist Cipher and bassist Seela. While they o... Read the full biography on this page.
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