Fate Gear (stylized as FATE GEAR) is a Japanese female heavy metal band from Tokyo, formed in 2015 by guitarist Mina.
History Five months after leaving Destrose due to ongoing health issues, guitarist Mina announced the formation of Fate Gear with vocalist Nico in July 2015. Joined by guest bassist Sakae and guest drummer Hiro, the band made its live debut on August 1, 2015, at Meguro Rock-May-Kan. Their debut album, A Light in the Black, was released on August 12 and includes a re-recorded Destrose song.
In May 2016, Kurumi Fujioka from the band Mysterious Priestess joined Fate Gear as keyboardist. However, Hiro had her last performance with the band on May 28.
They released their second album Oz -Rebellion- on June 21, 2017, via their own record label, Steam Steel Records. Its opening track was arranged by former Terra Rosa keyboardist Masashi Okagaki.
Fate Gear's third album 7 Years Ago was released on April 11, 2018, and includes Mina's past project Arch Roses's song "Fenixx 2011". It also features several guest vocalists and musicians.
The EP Headless Goddess was released on January 9, 2019, and is composed almost entirely of re-recorded Destrose songs. Once again, Fate Gear collaborated with several guest vocalists on the EP.
The collaborations continued with their January 13, 2021, album, The Sky Prison. The EP Scars in my Life -English Edition- followed just days later on January 27. In July 2023, Fate Gear performed a two-date Asian tour titled Midsummer's Night Wish with Ancient Myth and Exist Trace that took them to Hong Kong and Taipei.
Their 2015 released song Megabullets from their first album was featured in an episode of the Netflix anime series Kengan Ashura. Fate Gear toured throughout Europe several times.
Band members Current – guitar (2015–present) Nana – vocals (2018–present) Erika – bass (2016–2021, 2022–present) Haruka – drums (2016–present) Kurosaki – keyboards (2022–present)
Former Nico – vocals (2015–2018) – bass (2015–2016) Nino – bass (2021–2022) Hiro – drums (2015–2016) Lumina – keyboards (2015–2016) Kurumi – keyboards (2016–2017) Yuri – keyboards (2017–2022)
Timeline
Guest musicians Fate Gear has worked with various guest musicians over the years for their album releases and Live performances.
Current
Nana (Theo Nova, tour member of Fate Gear overseas concerts) – vocals Junna (Hagane, tour member of Fate Gear overseas concerts) – drums Ibuki (ex-Disqualia) – vocals Maki Oyama (solo singer, AcoMetal) – vocals
Former
Manami (Innocent Material, Dragon Eyes) – vocals Ibara (Emille's Moonlight Serenade) – vocals Rami (ex-Aldious) – vocals Maiko (Jade Forest Company, My complex of Academy) – vocals Jill (Unlucky Morpheus) – violin Yashiro (Headless Goddess music video) – guitar Maki (DraiN) – bass
Discography
Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOricon A Light in the Black Released: August 12, 2015 260 Oz -Rebellion- Released: June 21, 2017 221 7 Years Ago Released: April 11, 2018 144 The Sky Prison Released: January 13, 2021 126
EPs Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOriconHeadless Goddess Released: January 9, 2019 149Scars in My Life -English Edition- Released: January 27, 2021 191 Killers in the Sky Released: April 27, 2022 171 Killers in the Sky Part 2 Released: November 9, 2022 The Vanguard of Hades Released: April 27, 2024 Kill the Shadow King Released: December 18, 2024
Video albums Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOriconDVDs Oz -Rebellion- Release Tour Final! Released: October 25, 2017 178 Live at amHall Osaka Released: February 25, 2022
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