Ayabie was formed in the early spring of 2004 by ex-Hinawana members Ryōhei, Takehito, and Intetsu with Aoi (ex-MASK, ex-Cynical Biscuit).[4] 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.[6].
In June 2006, Ayabie toured Europe for the first time.[6] In August, Ryōhei left the band permanently,[7] due to his disagreement of the band's future. After his departure, he started his own new band, "Megamasso".[1] Yumehito became the newest member of Ayabie 3 months later.[7] The band adjusted to the change by splitting song writing duties among the band members, with Yumehito writing many of the band's lyrics. [3]
In 2007, Ayabie returned to Europe again[3] and released the mini-album Ecumenical along with many singles.
Ayabie is scheduled to tour in the US for the first time in June 2008, as part of their world tour [8]
At the conclusion of their "Mikazuki no Kiseki" Tour on September 27, 2008, Ayabie announced that as of Spring 2009 they would be going major. Their debut major label release, the single "Aitakute", was issued on 27 May 2009.
[edit] Members
* Aoi (葵), born April 1, is the vocalist. 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.
Ayabie - Cubic' [L/R] ock
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. Left Ayabie in 2006.
songs to preview if you are checking them out for the first time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnE8luy_HrQ - Ayabie - Cubic' [L/R] ock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsNpCZEsGuY - latest mv aitakute
