La:Sadie's
La:Sadie's (ラサディース) was the direct predecessor band of Dir En Grey. The band name was supposed to mean "sadness" and their tagline was …腐乱ナ君ニ 愛シスギタ僕 月ト闇ガヒトツニナル瞬間… (…Furan na Kimi ni Itoshi Sugita Boku Tsuki to Yami Hitotsu ni Naru Shunkan…), which means "…The Rotten You I Became Obsessed With When Moon and Darkness Became One…".
Band History
La:Sadie's was formed by vocalist Kyo and bassist Kisaki in early November 1995. This is evident by the band name already being present on a 廃人黒薔薇族 flyer from before November 21. Kisaki then invited guitarist 紫緒 (Shio) and drummer Shinya; after a short period as a four-piece band, second guitarist Die was invited by Kyo to complete the band's line-up. On the band's first flyer, distributed on December 3, the band name and Kyo's name and position are revealed, the other names are marked with three question marks.
La:Sadie's made their live debut on January 14, 1996, which is since considered to be their official date of formation. Shio seceded after their third live on February 15 and on the same day, Kaoru was invited, whom Kyo had already met on December 24, 1995. His first official live with the band was on April 13, although they already performed with him at a secret live on April 5. On August 20, Toshiya came to watch their live at CLUB GIO and afterwards, spoke to some of the members. When their bands performed at the same live in Nagano two days later, Kyo asked Toshiya if he would be open to forming a band with him. According to Toshiya, there were already rumours of La:Sadie's coming to an end around this time. In a more recent YouTube video, Shinya confirmed that La:Sadie's had already decided to disband in summer of 1996.
These rumours would later turn into reality, as La:Sadie's announced their disbandment on December 20, 1996. After a very successful independent career and over 80 lives in one year of activity, they disbanded on January 15, 1997. The reason for the disbandment isn't known, but it's commonly believed that it came from a disagreement between Kisaki, who wanted to stay independent, and the rest of the band, who wanted to sign to a major label. While Kisaki would go on to form MIRAGE, the other members were joined by Toshiya to perform as the Kuroyume cover-band DEATHMASK on January 24 and officially form Dir En Grey on February 2, 1997.
Member History
- Last lineup
- Vocals – 京 (Kyo)
- Guitar – KAORU
- Guitar – Die
- Bass – KISAKI
- Drums – Shinya
- Past members
- Guitar – 紫緒 (Shio)
Live History
1995
November
- On a 廃人黒薔薇族 flyer from before November 21, Kyo is already said to be from La:Sadie's, while Kisaki is still said to be from STELLA MARIA.
- 21. – This is also the case on this day's 廃人黒薔薇族 flyer; additonally, Shinya is still said to be ex-Ruby.
December
- La:Sadie's officially forms.
- 03. – After the 廃人黒薔薇族 live at 大阪城天, Kyo distributes a flyer that only reveals his name and the date of La:Sadie's first live on January 14, 1996.
1996 – 第一期 La:Sadie's (Dai-Ikki La:Sadie's) – Phase 1 La:Sadie's
January
- 08. – La:Sadie's records their first demo tape 架空ト現実… at Studio Wins.
Lives in January | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.01.14 | 京都MUSE HALL | – | Charismatic Mate Vol. 2 |
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February
- 15. – Guitarist 紫緒 secedes after the live and guitarist KAORU is recruited.
Lives in February | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.02.10 | 京都MUSE HALL | – | PARANOIA Vol.4 |
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1996.02.15 | 大阪amHALL | – | PRISM GROWING |
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1996 – 第二期 La:Sadie's (Dai-Niki La:Sadie's) – Phase 2 La:Sadie's
March
- La:Sadie's records the demo tape 生命ノ罪… at Studio Boomin.
- 30. – Kisaki and Kaoru are guests on FM845 "RADIO MAGIC".
Lives in March | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Setlist |
– | – | – | – | – |
April
- 23. – La:Sadie's records the demo tape 腐乱ユエニ….
Lives in April | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.04.05 | 大阪amHALL | – | PRISM GROWING | – |
1996.04.13 | 京都MUSE HALL | 発売記念TOUR 1996 …生命トノ別離… | Charismatic Mate Vol. 3 |
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May
- La:Sadie's begins the recording of their demo tape 十字架ニ捧ゲル夢….
Lives in May | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.05.08 | 難波W'OHOL | …緊急決定… | DEAD ONE PRESENTS Vol.3 |
Encore:
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1996.05.10 | 大阪amHALL | 発売記念TOUR 1996 …生命トノ別離… | Charismatic Mate Vol. 3.5 |
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1996.05.12 | 目黒鹿鳴館 | Charismatic Mate Vol. 4 |
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1996.05.14 | 名古屋MUSIC FARM | – | – |
June
- La:Sadie's finishes the recording of their demo tape 十字架ニ捧ゲル夢….
Lives in June | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.06.01 | 京都MUSE HALL | …決定発売TOUR「死界ト蜃気楼…」… | Angelic Conversation |
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1996.06.09 | 尼崎LIVE SQUARE VIVRE | – |
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July
Lives in July | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.07.21 | 目黒鹿鳴館 | …決定発売TOUR「死界ト蜃気楼…」… | SAND LOTTER | – |
1996.07.23 | 新宿LOFT | – | ||
1996.07.24 | 名古屋MUSIC FARM | – | – | |
1996.07.26 | 大阪amHALL | PRISM GROWING | – | |
1996.07.27 | – |
August
- 01. – La:Sadie's Sign Event at 大阪DEAD ONE.
- 04. – The live at 大阪城天 is listed in the band's history book, but not on flyers from that time. It's possible they did not perform, considering they also performed at 難波W'OHOL on this day.
- 20. – The future members of Dir En Grey meet for the first time when Toshiya comes to greet La:Sadie's after their live.
Lives in August | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.08.02 | 難波W'OHOL | …結成記念初夜 SPECIAL EVENT… | DEAD ONE PRESENTS Vol.3 | – |
1996.08.04 | 大阪城天 | – | – | – |
1996.08.04 | 難波W'OHOL | …結成記念TOUR「女神ノ足跡ヲ辿ッテ…」… | Systematic Protestant Stage |
(Setlist incomplete) |
1996.08.07 | 尼崎LIVE SQUARE VIVRE | 女神ノ足跡ヲ辿ッテ… | – | |
1996.08.08 | 浦和NARCISS | 漆黒のシンフォニー |
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1996.08.09 | 町田PLAY HOUSE | – |
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1996.08.12 | 難波ROCKETS | – | – | |
1996.08.13 | 前橋RATTAN | – |
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1996.08.14 | 熊谷VOGUE | Butchery In Kumagaya |
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1996.08.16 | 新潟O-DO HALL | – |
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1996.08.19 | 横浜7TH AVENUE | – | – | |
1996.08.20 | 市川CLUB GIO | THE ANALOG KIDS |
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1996.08.21 | 金沢vanvanV4 | – | – | |
1996.08.22 | 長野LIVE HOUSE J | Prophetic Symphony | – | |
1996.08.24 | 名古屋MUSIC FARM | Charismatic Mate In NAGOYA | – | |
1996.08.25 |
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1996.08.29 | 大阪amHALL | …TOUR最終章 La:Sadie's主催EVENT… 「残サレタ記憶ノ物語…」初夜 |
PRISM GROWING |
Encore:
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1996.08.30 | …TOUR最終章 La:Sadie's主催EVENT… 「残サレタ記憶ノ物語…」第二夜 |
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September
Lives in September | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.09.10 | 名古屋HEART LAND | …悲劇ト終幕ヘノ序章… | Behind the Mask |
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1996.09.11 | 大阪BRAND NEW |
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1996.09.13 | 広島BAD LANDS | – | ||
1996.09.15 | 博多DRUM Be-1 |
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1996.09.16 | 岡山PEPPER LAND | – | – | |
1996.09.18 | 目黒鹿鳴館 | Behind the Mask | – | |
1996.09.20 | 新潟JUNK BOX |
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1996.09.22 | 札幌MESSE HALL |
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1996.09.24 | 仙台MACANA | – | ||
1996.09.28 | 浦和NARCISS | 漆黒のシンフォニー | – | |
1996.09.28 | 市川CLUB GIO | GARNET… | – |
October
09. – La:Sadie's records their first single obje×××.
Lives in October | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.10.01 | 名古屋MUSIC FARM | …悲劇ト終幕ヘノ序章… | ANOTHER YOU企画 | – |
1996.10.12 | 京都MUSE HALL | – | Charismatic Mate〜1st ANNIVERSARY | – |
1996.10.19 | 目黒鹿鳴館 | 「呪ワレタ楽園ノ影…」発売記念TOUR …悲劇ト終幕ヘノ第二章… |
漆黒のシンフォニー | – |
1996.10.20 | 川崎CLUB CITTA' | Behind the Mask | – | |
1996.10.23 | 熊谷VOGUE | EMPTY WORLD | – | |
1996.10.26 | 目黒鹿鳴館 | DEJAV企画 | – | |
1996.10.26 | 市川CLUB GIO | Crystalose Vision | – | |
1996.10.27 | 名古屋BOTTOM LINE | Behind the Mask |
(Setlist incomplete) Session:
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1996.10.29 | 難波W'OHOL |
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1996.10.30 | 京都MUSE HALL | PARANOIA Vol.6 | – |
November
Lives in November | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.11.05 | 松山SALON KITTY | 「呪ワレタ楽園ノ影…」発売記念TOUR …悲劇ト終幕ヘノ第二章… |
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Encore:
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1996.11.07 | 広島NAMIKI JUNCTION | – |
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1996.11.08 | 岡山PEPPER LAND | – | – | |
1996.11.18 | 金沢vanvanV4 | – | – | |
1996.11.19 | 新潟JUNK BOX | – |
Encore:
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1996.11.21 | 熊谷VOGUE | Shrill Voice | – | |
1996.11.22 | 目黒鹿鳴館 | どうですか?お客さん Vol.2 |
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1996.11.25 | 名古屋MUSIC FARM | La:Sadie's主催EVENT 「残サレタ記憶ノ物語…」第三夜 |
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1996.11.27 | 大阪amHALL | – | PRISM GROWING | – |
1996.11.28 | 大阪BRAND NEW | La:Sadie's主催EVENT 「残サレタ記憶ノ物語…」第四夜 |
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December
- La:Sadie's begins the recording of their single Lu:Ciel.
- 20. – La:Sadie's announces their disbandment for January 15, 1997.
- 25. – This live date isn't listed in the band's history book, but on flyers from that time. It's possible they did not perform.
Lives in December | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1996.12.11 | 大阪amHALL | – | PRISM GROWING | – |
1996.12.14 | 大阪BRAND NEW | – | Soleil PRESENTS | – |
1996.12.20 | …「残サレタ記憶ノ物語…」特別夜 ワンマンライブ… 〜悲劇ト終幕ヘノ最終章〜 |
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Encore:
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1996.12.21 | 梅田GUILD | – | – | – |
1996.12.22 | – | – | – | |
1996.12.24 | 名古屋MUSIC FARM | – | – | – |
1996.12.25 | 大阪RUIDO | – | – | – |
1996.12.27 | 浦和NARCISS | – | 漆黒のシンフォニー |
Encore:
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1996.12.28 | 京都MUSE HALL | – | PARANOIA〜FINAL FANTASY NIGHT |
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1996.12.30 | 尼崎LIVE SQUARE VIVRE | – | DEC.CULTURAL BINDER IV |
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1996.12.31 | 大阪BRAND NEW | – | えっ、今年はやるの!?オールナイト | – |
1997
January
- 15. – La:Sadie's disbands.
Lives in January | ||||
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Date | Venue | La:Sadie's Tour/Event | Event | Toggle Setlists |
1997.01.04 | 江坂BOOMIN HALL | …幻ノ罪ト解ケヌ呪縛… | Entrance of the insanity |
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1997.01.06 | 名古屋MUSIC FARM | – | – | – |
1997.01.07 | …幻ノ罪ト解ケヌ呪縛… | NEW YEAR PARTY | (Setlist unknown) Session:
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1997.01.08 | – |
Encore:
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1997.01.09 | – | NEW YEAR PARTY | – | |
1997.01.10 | 梅田GUILD | …幻ノ罪ト解ケヌ呪縛… | – | – |
1997.01.12 | 広島NAMIKI JUNCTION | HIGHWAY BATTLE 97 | – | |
1997.01.15 | 大阪amHALL | La:Sadie's主催EVENT 「残サレタ記憶ノ物語…」最終夜 |
Encore:
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Release History
In the band's one year of activity, they produced a total of nine releases – seven demo tapes and two 8cm singles. They also appeared on an omnibus tape with three other bands. They had eleven songs with unique names, as well as one untitled song that was only performed at lives.
Interestingly, this website lists four additional song titles: 残像… (Zanzō…), which was supposedly an early version of 残-ZAN-, 刹那 (Setsuna), similarly an early version of 刹那, 鏡死 (Kyōshi) and 刺ノ刻 (Toge no Koku), the last one being the aforementioned untitled song. However, there's no way to verify this information, it's only provided for posterity's sake.
Additionally, various DVDs with live footage have been sold by Kisaki over the past decades. The live footage of the August 29, 1996 live is commonly known as the band's last live. However, this is not true. You can watch it here.
Picture | Date | Name | Tracklist | Notes | |
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1996.01.14 | 架空ト現実… (Kakū to Genjitsu…) |
1. 架空ト現実… | First demo tape, limited to 300 copies. Given out for free to attendees of the band's debut live. | ||
1996.04.15 | 生命ノ罪… (Seimei no Tsumi…) |
1. 生命ノ罪… 2. 黒イ涙 3. 架空ト現実… |
Second demo tape, limited to 300 copies. Sold for 1000 Yen, mail-order benefits were a mini-booklet and a photo signed by all members.
If bought at lives, the 還ラザル記憶… demo tape was given out as a present. If bought at DEAD ONE or Tokyo Oldies, a postcard was included. On the inlay paper, track 3 is denoted as a bonus track. | ||
還ラザル記憶… (Kaerazaru Kioku…) |
1. 還ラザル記憶… | Third demo tape, limited to 200 or 300 copies. Given out as a present to those who bought the 生命ノ罪… demo tape at lives. | |||
1996.05.10 | 腐乱ユエニ… (Furan yue ni…) |
1. 腐乱ユエニ… | Fourth demo tape, each version limited to 100 copies. Given out for free at the three May lives. | ||
1996.05.12 | |||||
1996.05.14 | |||||
1996.08.01 | 十字架ニ捧ゲル夢… (Jūjika ni Sasageru Yume…) |
赤 (Aka) | 1. 舞夢 2. 切断 |
Fifth demo tape, each version limited to 1000 copies. Sold for 1000 Yen, if pre-ordered at certain shops by July 20, 1996, a sticker was included as pre-order privilege. | |
青 (Ao) | 1. 舞夢 2. 腐乱ユエニ… | ||||
緑 (Midori) | 1. 舞夢 2. 還ラザル記憶… | ||||
1996.08.02 | DEAD ONE 2周年記念〜オムニバス・デモ〜 (DEAD ONE Nishūnen Kinen~Omunibasu Demo~) |
4. 切断 | Omnibus demo tape, limited to 500 copies. Given out for free to celebrate the second anniversary of DEAD ONE, La:Sadie's appears with a short version of 切断. | ||
1996.08.30 | 生命ノ罪… (Seimei no Tsumi…) |
1. 生命ノ罪… | Sixth demo tape, limited to 200 copies. Given out for free to attendees of the lives on August 29 and 30, 1996. | ||
1996.10.21 | 呪ワレタ楽園ノ影… (Norowareta Rakuen no Kage…) |
1. 呪ワレタ楽園ノ影… 2. 切断 3. 舞夢 4. 還ラザル記憶… 5. 腐乱ユエニ… 6. 架空ト現実… (LIVE VERSION) |
Seventh demo tape, limited to 1500 copies. Sold for 1500 Yen, described as a remix version of 十字架ニ捧ゲル夢… with additional content. | ||
1996.12.20 | obje××× | 1. obje××× | First CD, limited to 300 copies. Given out for free to all attendees of the live on December 20, 1996. | ||
1997.02.14 | Lu:Ciel | 1. 憧憬破綻世界 2. Lu:Ciel |
Second CD, limited to 5000 copies. Sold for 1500 Yen. |
- All cover scans kindly provided by Cantavanda (cantavanda.com). Please don't rehost!
Members | Dir En Grey History | |
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Before Dir En Grey • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 | ||
京 (Kyo) |
ALBATROSS (roadie) → 黒夢 (roadie) → 月蝕 → Viṣṇu → Masquerade → La:Sadie's → Dir En Grey • sukekiyo • Petit Brabancon Other bands: 婦夜婦夜 • 狂殺会 • 化け化け族 • 廃人黒薔薇族 • TWO MONSTROUS NUCLEAR STOCKPILES • 第三帝國楽団 • 腐乱シネマ帝國楽団 | |
薫 (Kaoru) |
DIE:STERIA → CHARM → La:Sadie's → Dir En Grey Other bands: TWO MONSTROUS NUCLEAR STOCKPILES, TTT | |
Die | 1st band (on drums) → 2nd band (LINDBERG cover band, female vocalist, Die on guitar) → 3rd band (ZIGGY cover band, on vocals) → Ka・za・ri → La:Sadie's → Dir En Grey • DECAYS | |
Toshiya | 如月 → cruel → GOSICK (roadie) → Unknown band → PIERROT (roadie) → GOSICK → D†L → Dir En Grey | |
Shinya | 人工天使 → Siva → Ruby → La:Sadie's → Dir En Grey • SERAPH Other bands: Unknown session band • 廃人黒薔薇族 |