ACE OF SPADES Profile & Facts
ACE OF SPADES (エース・オブ・スペーズ) is a Japanese rock band formed through a collaboration between EXILE producer HIRO and GLAY members HISASHI and TAKURO. Although initially conceptualized in 2005 following the joint single “SCREAM” by EXILE and GLAY, the band officially debuted in 2012 under the management of LDH and the Rhythm Zone label. The lineup consists of vocalist TAKAHIRO (EXILE), guitarist HISASHI (GLAY), bassist TOKI (formerly of RIZE), and drummer MOTOKATSU MIYAGAMI (formerly of The Mad Capsule Markets). Their debut single, “WILD TRIBE”, was released on August 22, 2012. The band’s name and visual identity draw inspiration from Motörhead’s iconic track “Ace of Spades”, symbolizing a trump card, and incorporate a playing card motif featuring the ace of spades, king of clubs, queen of hearts, and joker—an element partially influenced by X JAPAN’s use of the “Joker” symbol.
Official SNS:
Website: aceofspades.jp
Spotify: @Ace of Spades
Youtube: @Ace of Spades Topic
ACE OF SPADES Member Profiles:
HISASHI
Stage Name: HISASHI
Birth Name: Tonomura Hisashi (外村尚)
Position: Leader, Guitarist
Birthday: February 2, 1972
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 168 cm (5ft 6in)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @hisashix
Twitter: @HISASHI_
Youtube: @HISASHITVthelive
Official Website: GLAY Official Website
HISASHI Facts:
– He was born in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, and later moved to Hakodate, Hokkaido during his youth.
– His father was a surgeon, and he is the youngest of two sons.
– He became interested in music after discovering post-punk and metal, particularly bands like BOØWY and X JAPAN.
– He received his first guitar after asking his parents, who recognized it as the first thing he truly wanted.
– He is a self-taught guitarist who began performing during his teens while working part-time jobs.
– He initially rejected GLAY’s offer to join due to their pop sound and was performing in a more experimental band called Ari.
– After Ari disbanded, he joined GLAY and moved to Tokyo with Takuro and Teru to pursue music professionally.
– He is known for his ever-evolving personal style and was once a key figure in the band’s visual kei image.
– Together with bassist JIRO, he appeared on fashion and music magazines including GIGS and Silver Accessory.
– He is the second most active composer in GLAY, often writing songs with punk, electronic, and abstract influences.
– His composition “EverKrack” was the first of his songs to receive an official music video in 2011.
– He has led side-projects like Rally and ACE OF SPADES, collaborating with artists from The Mad Capsule Markets and RIZE.
– He contributed the theme song “Monochrome Overdrive” for the anime series Z/X Ignition in 2013.
– From 1999 to 2007, he hosted the radio show Cyber Net City: Hisashi’s Radio Jack, and currently co-hosts RX-72 on Music On! TV.
– He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Hikaru Utada, Kyosuke Himuro, BiS, and participated in several tribute albums.
TOKIE
Stage Name: TOKIE
Birth Name: Tokie Koyama (小山 時江)
Position: Bassist
Birthday: July 1, 1965
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Instagram: @tokieofficial1
Twitter: @tke4strings
Official Website: tokie-official.com
Unkie Official Website: unkie.net
Ameba Blog: @tokie4strings
TOKIE Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– She discovered the double bass in junior high school’s brass band and fell in love with the instrument’s sound.
– She switched to electric bass in high school and began playing in bands.
– Early in her career, she was a member of Norma Jean.
– In 1993, she moved to New York City and formed the multinational noise rock band Sulphur with musicians from America, France, and Israel.
– Sulphur performed at notable New York venues including CBGB and the Knitting Factory until 1995.
– She was part of the band Bonboko until 2000.
– She returned to Japan in 1996 and started working as a support bassist for various artists.
– She formed the rock band RIZE, which made its major debut in 2000 with the single “Kaminari” on EPIC Records.
– Also in 2000, she joined the band AJICO, collaborating with UA, Kenichi Asai, and Kyoichi Shiino.
– After leaving RIZE in 2001 and during AJICO’s hiatus, she joined the rock jam band LOSALIOS, led by Tatsuya Nakamura.
– She resumed activities with AJICO starting in 2021.
– In 2006, she co-founded the instrumental experimental rock band unkie with Yutaka Aoki and Hiroshi Kido.
– unkie released three albums between 2007 and 2011, gaining praise for their innovative rock sound.
– She formed ACE OF SPADES alongside Hisashi, Takahiro, and Motokatsu Miyagami.
– In 2013, she participated in a cross-generational collaboration by joining the all-female rock trio THE LIPSMAX as a supporting member (not a full-time member).
– Also in 2013, she became a member of Heavenstamp.
– She joined Cell no.13 in 2016.
– She became part of HEA in 2017.
– She has contributed to live performances and recordings for a wide range of artists, including Tomoyasu Hotei, Namie Amuro, Char, and Superfly.
– She is known for her versatile bass playing, spanning genres from pop and jazz to loud rock, and is respected for both her technical skill and engaging stage presence.
MOTOKATSU MIYAGAMI
Stage Name: MOTOKATSU MIYAGAMI
Birth Name: Miyagami Motokatsu (宮上 元克)
Position: Drummer
Birthday: February 1, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Instagram: @motokatsu_dr
Twitter: @motokatsu_dr
MIYAGAMI Facts:
– He is best known as the drummer of the influential Japanese band The Mad Capsule Markets, joining them in 1990 before their first release.
– He replaced the previous drummer Seto shortly before the band’s debut single “Government Wall” in August 1990.
– The Mad Capsule Markets became well known for their unique blend of punk, metal, and electronic music before disbanding in 2006.
– After The Mad Capsule Markets disbanded, he became the drummer for the rock band ACE OF SPADES.
– He is also the drummer for the pioneering Japanese hardcore punk band Gastunk, which he officially joined in August 2023.
– It was announced that he will leave Gastunk in March 2025.
– He is part of the side project Rally, which includes members from GLAY and Thee Michelle Gun Elephant.
– Rally contributed a cover of Buck-Tick’s “Aku no Hana” for the 2005 tribute album Parade – Respective Tracks of Buck-Tick.
– He is known for his energetic and powerful drumming style, blending punk and metal techniques.
– He has remained active in the Japanese rock scene for over three decades.
– Despite being a veteran musician, he continues to explore new musical collaborations and projects.
– His drumming has been influential for many younger Japanese rock and punk drummers.
– He maintains an active social media presence, including Instagram and Twitter, engaging with fans.
– His career demonstrates versatility, moving seamlessly between different sub-genres of rock and collaborating with a variety of artists.
TAKAHIRO
Stage Name: Takahiro
Birth Name: Tasaki Takahiro (田﨑敬浩)
Position: Vocalist, Performer, Actor
Birthday: December 8, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 180 cm (5ft 10.8″)
Blood Type: O
Instagram: @exiletakahiro_official
Twitter: @TAKAHIRO_Staff
Youtube: @exiletakahiroldh
Spotify: @EXILE Takahiro
Takahiro Facts:
– He was born in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
– He was inspired to become a singer by his father, who loved singing.
– As a child, he became interested in perfume through his family’s beauty salon and his mother’s love for fragrances.
– He used to sneak into his mother’s room to wear her perfume, and she eventually gifted it to him.
– He has worn perfume daily since his student days.
– After finishing school, he worked as a hairdresser.
– He became a fan of EXILE after attending their 2005 concert with friends.
– He auditioned for and won the EXILE VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2006 ASIAN DREAM, beating around 10,000 applicants.
– He officially joined EXILE as their new vocalist alongside ATSUSHI in September 2006.
– His addition marked the beginning of EXILE’s “second era,” with the group releasing new music to introduce their renewed image.
– During EXILE TRIBE’s 2014 tour TOWER OF WISH THE REVOLUTION, he suffered from vocal cord nodules.
– He co-starred with actress Takei Emi in the 2014 drama Senryokugai Sosakan, and they grew closer through its 2015 sequel.
– He went through a long slump in his career where he disliked his voice and even considered quitting.
– He married Takei Emi on September 1, 2017.
– On March 12, 2018, they welcomed their first daughter.
– On March 26, 2022, they announced the birth of their second daughter.
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