Dope HEADz
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[edit] Dope HEADz
[edit] General Info
Dope HEADz is a psyborg rock band that was active between early 2001 and late 2002, putting out two albums, Primitive Impulse and Planet of the Dope, and touring extensively. They ceased activities some time after releasing Planet of the Dope, and though Dope HEADz never officially disbanded, all members continued on to do other projects, and no official word on the status of the band was ever given.
[edit] Members
Pata: Guitar. Previously a member of X Japan, part of the original support band that would eventually become hide with Spread Beaver, and currently a member if Ra:IN, Pata brought amazing talent experience to the band.
Heath: Bass. Also an X Japan veteran, Heath's skills as a musician were invaluable. The many music-only tracks that the band put out showcase his abilities and the natural way he and Pata play together.
INA: Programming. Friends with Pata and Heath through X and hide, INA handled the bulk of the band's music, writing the lyrics and music for most tracks, as well as arranging and recording them, and sometimes doing backup vocals. He also created their mascot, Dope-kun.
JO:YA: Vocal during 2001. JO:YA was the band's debut vocalist, providing the energetic voice for two singles and one album, and was featured in two pvs. After the touring finished for Primitive Impulse, JO:YA retired from music.
Shame: Vocal during 2002. Shame had a moderately successful solo career and with the band Ravecraft, and even covered hide's 'Lemoned I Scream' for the album 'hide TRIBUTE SPIRITS'. He continued his solo work after Dope HEADz.
Ryuichi: Support Drummer. Ryuichi Nishida has worked with other various artists in the general sphere of influence that crossed over with several Dope HEADz members and friends, primarily INA and other ex-Spread Beaver guys. He was never an official member of the band, but did appear in their GLOW pv and toured with them. He is currently in Gackt JOB.
[edit] Discography
GLOW single 01.02.21 PV: GLOW
- GLOW
- FIRE WALL
- FIRE WALL rev.B
TRUE LIES single 01.04.25 PV: TRUE LIES
- TRUE LIES
- evening rose
- PARANOIA PIG INAuthentic version
PRIMITIVE IMPULSE album 01.06.06
- DOPE DOOM
- virtu@l fuckers
- TRUE LIES
- 00's -naughties-
- WING
- evening rose
- Foolish Bandit
- PARANOIA PIG INAuthentic version
- GLOW
- AWAY -precede version-
- GOING STEADY
- FIRE WALL rev.C
- EYES
PLANET OF THE DOPE album 02.07.24
- PLASTIC SMILE
- REINCARNATION
- MOVE
- 46億年の記憶
- with
- Freak out
- Planet of the Dope
- You know?
[edit] Links
Keep on Rock - Dope HEADz Unnofficial site in Japanese. The official Dope HEADz website has been shut down.
Ra:IN Web - Pata's current band Ra:IN (Rock and Inspiration).
HEATH OFFICIAL WEB SITE - Heath's website that documents his current solo career.
nothing - INA's personal web site.
Shame Official Web Site - Dope HEADz' second vocalist Shame's official web site.
SONIC STORAGE FACTORY - The official website for SONIC STORAGE, INA's current project with Kaz.
