is a four-member Japanese visual kei rock band, currently signed to their own record label, called NDG, they were formerly under Galaxy Inc. and then Ains. The band formed in December 2009 by yo-ka (ex-Valluna and Megamasso roadie), Kei (ex-Valluna), Yuu (ex-Valluna), and later recruited Shoya. Their current fourth member and then-support drummer, Tatsuya, was later on added to the group as an official member after ex-drummer Yuu's departure from the group due to tendinitis. Their debut single "Shitsuyoku no Seiiki" was released on January 19, 2011. Diaura released their first full studio album Genesis on March 21, 2012 and their second full studio album Focus on December 4, 2013.
History Yo-ka and Yuu first formed a short-lived band called Marely, and after they disbanded, yo-ka joined Valluna, which quickly became popular with fans of visual kei. When Valluna split, yo-ka and guitarist Kei founded Diaura (short for "Dictatorial Aura") with drummer Yuu, and later their agent helped to recruit bassist Shoya. Their first album, Genesis was released in March 2012 to critical acclaim, Allmusic writer John D. Buchanan gave it four and a half stars, saying "this is one of the best debuts VK had ever seen, spectacularly fulfilling Diaura's promise and cementing their place as one of the pre-eminent bands in the scene."
Drummer Yuu announced his departure from the band in October 2012 due to tendonitis.
In April 2013, support drummer Tatsuya officially joined the band.
Moving to a new label, Blowgrow, allowed them to have access to better quality recording studios which elevated their sound significantly. They later returned to Ains, and then in August 2019, the band established its own indie label called NDG.
Influence Kei cited Kouichi from Laputa as his primary influence. Tatsuya stated that he was into Luna Sea, Laputa and JUDY AND MARY.
Members Current yo-ka – vocals Kei (佳衣) – guitar Shoya (翔也) – bass Tatsuya (達也) – drums Former Yuu (勇) – drums (2010–2012)
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak positions Oricon Indies Albums Weekly ChartGenesisRelease date: March 21, 2012168FocusRelease date: December 4, 201349TriangleRelease date: November 26, 2014233VersusRelease date: November 29, 2017230R.I.P.Release date: October 6, 2021334
Compilation albums
Title Album details Peak positions Oricon Indies Albums Weekly ChartIncompleteRelease date: December 15, 2015238
Mini albums
Title Album details Peak positions Oricon Indies Albums Weekly ChartDictatorRelease date: August 10, 2011195 RebornRelease date: March 13, 2013468 My ResistanceRelease date: November 16, 2016327DefinitionRelease date: February 13, 2019643AntismRelease date: April 5, 2023—39
Singles Title Single details Peak positions Oricon Indies Singles Weekly ChartRelease date: January 19, 2011Beautiful CreatureRelease date: February 23, 20112nd Press: June 15, 201110Imperial "Core"Release date: November 2, 2011134Reason for TreasonRelease date: June 9, 2012To EnemyRelease date: July 7, 2012Evils (Evil/Inferiority Complex)Release date: July 28, 2012665WhitenessRelease date: February 20, 201397Sirius/LilyRelease date: July 10, 2013236Release date: August 28, 2013 Re-recording761Release date: July 9, 2014 TVS Hot Wave opening theme song219Silent MajorityRelease date: July 9, 2014320Blind messageRelease date: September 3, 2014442RuinRelease date: May 20, 2015330EnigmaRelease date: March 30, 2016926Release date: August 3, 2016330Noah/Release date: July 10, 2014324Release date: July 18, 2018 Released under the alter-ego name 230Malice Release date: October 24, 2018522SacrificeRelease date: October 2, 201910FINALE-Last Rebellion-Release date: October 2, 2019221EnvyRelease date: March 4, 2020940HydraRelease date: April 1, 20201528Release date: July 1, 2020; digital onlyRelease date: October 14, 202024VermillionRelease date: April 6, 2022221
DVDs 独-Dictator-裁 (August 3, 2011) Master (November 30, 2011) Judgement Day (August 28, 2012)
References
External links
Official website Official blog Visunavi profile