The History of SHiFT:
2005:/Fall: Ryo was impressed by the aggressive and emotional sound of Atsuo(guitarist) and Koma(drums). He asked them to start making new sound. All of them were looking for the next step to get the ideally one. But they waver what is the best, which is the way to go…So they decided to take a rest. They did not want to lose their pride. It was impossible for them to do half measures. They had kept their friendship and reset their feeling of music, ideas of the band. It took about a half of the year. They charged their energy and passion. Then they renewal the concept of the band!!
2006:/Aug: They started the SHiFT .But there are only 3members.They had been doing studio rehearsal, making new sound. In the November, they opened OHP. Then, Kazuto (bass)was joined them in the end of the December.
2007:/Jun: The SHiFT stood on the start line and doing live activities.
2008:/Apr. 23rd: They released the maxi single゛Under the Umber Sky"
2008:/Jun. 6th: They promote the Ohtsuka rZRED-Zone live event. But Kazuo decided to retire in June 18th.
2008:/Nov: A bassist Teru was joined as the new member of the SHiFT. Now they are working so hard to make new sound!!!
2009/May: Koma leaves the band
[Taken from SHiFT's OHP with permission] |