UVERworld facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uverworld
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Origin | Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan |
Genres | Alternative rock, pop rock, rap rock, hard rock, industrial rock |
Years active | 2000 | –present
Labels | Gr8! |
Associated acts | Sangoku Road |
Members | Takuya∞ Katsuya Akira Nobuto Shintarō |
UVERworld is a popular Japanese rock band with five members. They started playing music together in 2000 and officially debuted in July 2005. The band comes from Shiga Prefecture in Japan. Before their big debut, they performed many live shows, especially in the Kansai area. They first played in Tokyo in late 2004. In 2005, the Recording Industry Association of Japan named them the 'New Artist of the Year'.
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Meet the Band Members
UVERworld has five talented members:
- Takuya∞: He is the lead singer of the band. He also helps with music programming, which means he uses computers to create sounds and beats.
- Nobuto: He plays the bass guitar. The bass guitar provides the deep, low sounds that are the foundation of the music.
- Akira: He plays the guitar and also helps with music programming.
- Katsuya: He also plays the guitar. Together, Akira and Katsuya create the band's guitar melodies and riffs.
- Shintaro: He plays the drums. The drums keep the rhythm and energy of the band's songs.
UVERworld's Music Releases
UVERworld has released many popular songs and albums. Their music often mixes different styles like rock, pop, and rap.
Popular Songs (Singles)
Here are some of UVERworld's well-known single songs and when they were released. Many of these songs were very popular in Japan, reaching high spots on the music charts.
- 2005: D-tecnoLife
- 2005: Chance!
- 2006: Colors of the Heart
- 2006: Shamrock
- 2006: Kimi no Suki na Uta
- 2007: Endscape
- 2008: Hakanaku mo Towa no Kanashi (This song reached number 1 on the Japanese charts!)
- 2010: Qualia
- 2011: Core Pride
- 2012: 7th Trigger
Studio Albums
UVERworld has released several studio albums, which are collections of their songs. Each album shows their unique musical style.
- Timeless (Released: February 15, 2006)
- Bugright (Released: February 21, 2007)
- Proglution (Released: January 16, 2008)
- Awakeve (Released: February 18, 2009)
- Last (Released: April 14, 2010)
- Life 6 Sense (Released: June 1, 2011)
- The One (Released: November 28, 2012)
Compilation Album
- Neo Sound Best (Released: December 9, 2009): This album is a collection of some of their best songs.
Concert Videos
UVERworld has also released many concert videos, so fans can experience their live shows at home.
- Live at Shibuya-Ax from Timeless Tour 2006 (Released: December 20, 2006)
- Progulation Tour 2008 (Released: October 1, 2008)
- Uverworld 2008 Premium Live at Nippon Budokan (Released: April 29, 2009)
- Last Tour Final at Tokyo Dome (Released: July 6, 2011)
More About UVERworld
- (Oricon is a famous Japanese music chart company)
See also
In Spanish: Uverworld para niños