Ayabie (彩冷える, アヤビエ?, Ayabie), is a Japanese visual kei independent band currently signed under the label Speed Disk. Their music consists of a wide variety of sounds and moods, ranging from catchy and upbeat to heavy and hard-edged punk songs.Many of the band's costumes were designed by ID Japan,but their current costumes were designed by H. Naoto.
Ayabie was formed in the early spring of 2004 by ex-Hinawana members Ryōhei, Takehito, and Intetsu with Aoi (ex-MASK, ex-Cynical Biscuit). On May 8th, 2004, Ayabie held their first solo concert at the Takadanobaba AREA.[5] Their first single, Heien No Ato, Ame, was distributed at this live. Following this release was their next single, Romancer, which was limited to 1000 copies.
Ayabie's debut album was released on March 21, 2005, entitled Ayabie Sokukan Ongenshū. It includes a bonus DVD which contains their previously recorded PVs. The group, which started with only support drummers, finally had a permanent drummer when Kenzo joined later that year.
In June of 2006, Ayabie toured Europe for the first time.In August, Ryōhei left the band permanently, due to his disagreement of the band's future. After his departure, he started his own new band, "Megamasso". Yumehito became the newest member of Ayabie 3 months later.The band adjusted to the change by splitting song writing duties among the band members, with Yumehito writing many of the band's lyrics.
In 2007, Ayabie returned to Europe again and released the mini-album Ecumenical along with many singles.
Current Members
Aoi (葵), born April 1, is the vocalist. He designs most of the band's dances. He was previously in the bands MASK and Cynical Biscuit.
Takehito (タケヒト), born August 24, is one of Ayabie's guitarists. He was previously in the band Hinawana.
Intetsu (インテツ), born February 1, is the band's Bassist. He was previously in the band Hinawana.
Kenzo (ケンゾ) is the band's Drummer, born December 9, 1982 in Tokyo.
Yumehito (夢人), the newest member, was born September 22nd, 1985 and plays the Guitar. He was previously in the band Soroban.
Former Members
Ryōhei (涼平), born March 27, 1983, was the Leader for Ayabie, playing the guitar and writing most of the songs while he was in the band. He was previously in the band Hinawana, and is now in the band Megamasso.