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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Balflare
| name = Balflare
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| origin = Tokyo, <br />Japan
| origin = Tokyo, <br />Japan
| genre = [[Power metal]]
| genre = [[Power metal]]
| years_active = 2004–2016
| label = Soundholic, [[Black-Listed Productions|Black-Listed]], [[Fastball Music|Fastball]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = Soundholic
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| website = [http://www.balflare.net Official Site]
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| current_members = '''Eijin Kawazoe'''<br />'''Isao Matsuzaki'''<br />'''Leo Yabumoto'''<br />'''Syuta Hashimoto'''<br />'''Takashi Odaira'''
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| website = [http://www.balflare.net Official Site]
| current_members = '''Eijin Kawazoe'''<br />'''Ayuko Hayano'''<br />'''Isao Matsuzaki'''<br />'''Leo Yabumoto'''<br />'''Syuta Hashimoto'''<br />'''Takashi Odaira'''
| past_members = '''Hideki Tada'''<br />'''Ayuko Hayano'''
| past_members = '''Hideki Tada'''
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==Biography==
==Biography==
Balflare <ref>http://www.balflare.net/main-en.html</ref> was formed in 2004 by guitarist [[Syuta Hashimoto]] and vocalist [[Hideki Tada]]. Together, they began recording a demo, [[Sound of Silence (Balflare)|Sound of Silence]]. During the recording of this demo, drummer [[Isao Matsuzaki]] and bassist [[Takashi Odaira]] joined the band. The demo was largely well received in Japan and their career was launched.
Balflare <ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.balflare.net/main-en.html | title=BALFLARE - WWW.balflare.net}}</ref> was formed in 2004 by guitarist [[Syuta Hashimoto]] and vocalist [[Hideki Tada]]. Together, they began recording a demo, [[Sound of Silence (Balflare)|Sound of Silence]]. During the recording of this demo, drummer [[Isao Matsuzaki]] and bassist [[Takashi Odaira]] joined the band. The demo was largely well received in Japan and their career was launched.


In 2005 they released their first full-length album ''[[Thousands of Winters of Flames]]'' through [[Hidden Maniacs]]. Following the release, a second guitarist was recruited, [[Leo Yabumoto]], in order to reproduce the twin guitar leads live. After a couple of gigs in Japan, vocalist [[Hideki Tada]] left for private reasons. [[Eijin Kawazoe]] was recruited as the new vocalist.
In 2005 they released their first full-length album ''[[Thousands of Winters of Flames]]'' through [[Hidden Maniacs]]. Following the release, a second guitarist was recruited, [[Leo Yabumoto]], in order to reproduce the twin guitar leads live. After a couple of gigs in Japan, vocalist [[Hideki Tada]] left for private reasons. [[Eijin Kawazoe]] was recruited as the new vocalist.
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They continued playing several successful gigs, and started recording their second full length in August, 2005. During this time they recorded the song "Out Break" for the ''[[SAMURAI METAL Vol. 1]]'' compilation album.
They continued playing several successful gigs, and started recording their second full length in August, 2005. During this time they recorded the song "Out Break" for the ''[[SAMURAI METAL Vol. 1]]'' compilation album.


In 2006 they released the album ''[[Tempest (Balflare album)|Tempest]]'' on July 26 through Soundholic.<ref>{{cite news |title=Balflare Story |publisher=Young Guitar Japan|newspaper=Young Guitar September 2006 |accessdate=2014-01-11}}</ref> Their third album ''[[Sleeping Hollow]]'' was released on April 23, 2008. On September 28, 2012, they released their fourth album, [[Downpour (Balflare album)|Downpour]].
In 2006 they released the album ''[[Tempest (Balflare album)|Tempest]]'' on July 26 through Soundholic.<ref>{{cite news |title=Balflare Story |publisher=Young Guitar Japan|newspaper=Young Guitar September 2006 }}</ref> Their third album ''[[Sleeping Hollow]]'' was released on April 23, 2008. On September 28, 2012, they released their fourth album, [[Downpour (Balflare album)|''Downpour'']]. In 2016, ''Downpour'' was re-released in the European market by German label Fastball Music.

After the release of ''Downpour'', the band lapsed into inactivity, and their current status is unknown.


==Line-up==
==Line-up==
===Current members===
===Current members===
* '''Eijin Kawazoe''' - vocals
* '''Eijin Kawazoe''' - vocals
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* '''Ayuko Hayano''' - keyboards
* '''Isao Matsuzaki''' - drums
* '''Isao Matsuzaki''' - drums
* '''Leo Yabumoto''' - guitar
* '''Leo Yabumoto''' - guitar
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===Former members===
===Former members===
* '''Hideki Tada''' - vocals
* '''Hideki Tada''' - vocals
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* '''Ayuko Hayano''' - keyboards


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.balflare.net Official site]
* [http://www.balflare.net Official site]

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[[Category:Japanese power metal musical groups]]
[[Category:Japanese power metal musical groups]]

Latest revision as of 16:32, 28 December 2023

Balflare
OriginTokyo,
Japan
GenresPower metal
Years active2004–2016
LabelsSoundholic, Black-Listed, Fastball
MembersEijin Kawazoe
Isao Matsuzaki
Leo Yabumoto
Syuta Hashimoto
Takashi Odaira
Past membersHideki Tada
Ayuko Hayano
WebsiteOfficial Site

Balflare is a Japanese power metal band formed in 2004.

Biography

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Balflare [1] was formed in 2004 by guitarist Syuta Hashimoto and vocalist Hideki Tada. Together, they began recording a demo, Sound of Silence. During the recording of this demo, drummer Isao Matsuzaki and bassist Takashi Odaira joined the band. The demo was largely well received in Japan and their career was launched.

In 2005 they released their first full-length album Thousands of Winters of Flames through Hidden Maniacs. Following the release, a second guitarist was recruited, Leo Yabumoto, in order to reproduce the twin guitar leads live. After a couple of gigs in Japan, vocalist Hideki Tada left for private reasons. Eijin Kawazoe was recruited as the new vocalist.

They continued playing several successful gigs, and started recording their second full length in August, 2005. During this time they recorded the song "Out Break" for the SAMURAI METAL Vol. 1 compilation album.

In 2006 they released the album Tempest on July 26 through Soundholic.[2] Their third album Sleeping Hollow was released on April 23, 2008. On September 28, 2012, they released their fourth album, Downpour. In 2016, Downpour was re-released in the European market by German label Fastball Music.

After the release of Downpour, the band lapsed into inactivity, and their current status is unknown.

Line-up

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Current members

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  • Eijin Kawazoe - vocals
  • Isao Matsuzaki - drums
  • Leo Yabumoto - guitar
  • Syuta Hashimoto - guitar and keyboards
  • Takashi Odaira - bass

Former members

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  • Hideki Tada - vocals
  • Ayuko Hayano - keyboards

Discography

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Demos

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  • Sound of Silence (January 2004) - Self-released.

Albums

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Compilation Contributions

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  • "Out Break" on SAMURAI METAL Vol. 1

References

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  1. ^ "BALFLARE - WWW.balflare.net".
  2. ^ "Balflare Story". Young Guitar September 2006. Young Guitar Japan.
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