The frontman to my favorite power metal band, if not my favorite band of all time - Galneryus - announced his departure, and I just found out about it .
from the site(if someone can translate better that'd be nice): + Show Spoiler +
ファンの皆さまへ。 To Fans
この度、私YAMA-Bはライブツアー“BACK TO THE FLAG”終了と同時に、GALNERYUSを脱退することになりました。 I, YAMA-B decided to leave GALNERYUS with the live tour "BACK TO THE FLAG" ends simultaneously.
2001年にSyuとバンドを結成してから7年、2003年にメジャーデビューしてから5年、駆け足で活動して参りました。 After forming Syu and I the band in 2001, after measure debut in 2003, I have broken my balls.
その間ご存じの通り、バンドは著しく成長、変化していき、シーンにおいて確固たる地位を築くまでに至りました。 Meanwhile, you know that the band grew up remarkably and changed and hold a position in Japanese Heavy Metal scene.
しかし最高傑作と自負する五枚目のアルバム“REINCARNATION”を発表直後、今後のバンドの発展を考えるにあたり、 However, when I thought about development of a future of the band just after announcement 5th album "REINCARNATION",
音楽性の面において僕の考えとバンドの意向に少なからず違いがある事を感じ、正直にその事をバンドに伝えました。 I felt that my thought and intention of the band included a difference in musical approach. And I told the band my thing honestly.
結果として、僕はバンド脱退と言う道を選んだ訳ですが、 As a result, I decided to leave the band.
僕の選択を理解し、受け入れてくれたSyu、YUHKI、JUNICHI、YU-TO、そして久武プロデューサーには心から感謝します。 I thank Syu, YUHKI, JUNICHI, YU-TO and Mr. Hisatake who accepted and understood my choice heartily.
脱退について、ファンの皆さまには色々とご意見があると思います。 I think that all of fans have opinions in various about my leaving GALNERYUS.
しかし、両者の将来の発展のために、両者の合意の元に下した決断ですので、どうかご理解下さい。 But, please understand that we decided it for future development of both.
今までGALNERYUSのYAMA-Bを応援して下さいましたファンの皆さま、 Thank you for your support me, YAMA-B of GALNERYUS until now.
今回のツアーが、僕にとってGALNERYUS最後のライブツアーとなります。 This tour "BACK TO THE FLAG" is the last tour as GALNERYUS for me.
しかし、いつも通り力一杯歌いますので是非ご来場ください。 I sing according to usual hard, please come and joy.
ツアー終了後、僕はGALNERYUSとは別の道を歩んでいきますが、 After the tour end, I walk the road which is different from GALNERYUS,
皆さまへの感謝の気持をGALNERYUSとは別のステージで奏でる音楽と言う形で表現していきたいと思います。 I express a feeling of thanks to all in music to play at the stage which is not GALNERYUS.
そして同時に、僕をここまで育ててくれたGALNERYUSの発展を心から祈ってます。 And I pray for success of GALNERYUS which brought me up.
I've been a hugeeee fan of Galneryus ever since Yama and Syu started it up. I've been wanting to see them live for the longest time, but with Yama-B gone and the last tour with him exclusive to Japan I'm pretty about it. He is one of my favorite vocalists ever, and while I'm sure Galneryus will be able to find another quality singer; Yama is going to be impossible to replace.
Memory of you is in the cage I want to break it awayyyyy I can find the exit now The day to rescue you is so neee-aarrrrrr
Last edit: 2008-11-08 15:56:05
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HeadBangaa United States. November 08 2008 16:18. Posts 6490
yea i heard about this too. Though i didn't think he was the best, he was still a pretty integral part to the band's sound. Their latest single shining moments is great too.