C-Gate

metalcore

C-GATE is a metalcore band from Tokyo, Japan. The band consists of vocalist NaShun (長島舜), guitarist Ryo (佐倉涼), and drummer Hiroki (大野博気). Currently, bassist Johnny is on hiatus, and a support bassist has joined the band. The band's compositions are handled by Sakura. Formed in 2012 in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, C-GATE steadily increased their live performances within a year of their inception and released three demo CDs before graduating from high school.This led to an increase in offers for live shows in Tokyo and other areas. In 2015, they relocated their activities to Tokyo and released their debut full album, void, in April 2016. The release show, held on the same day in Tokyo, drew an audience of over 160 people, an impressive feat for their first self-hosted event. In July 2017, they unveiled their second full album, Brightness, which received national distribution through triple vision marketing. Following an extensive 11-tour cycle, they concluded their tour with a sold-out final show at Shibuya Club Asia in November of the same year. Subsequently, C-GATE announced the departure of their former vocalist and guitarist. In November 2018, they bid farewell to their previous lineup with a final live performance at Shibuya CYCLONE. As a parting gift, they released the venue-limited EP, DIARY. The final show exceeded the venue's capacity and left a lasting impression on the attendees, becoming a legendary performance. Following this, the ba...