EXIST TRACE

Exist Trace (often typeset as exist†trace) are a Japanese metal band of the visual kei style, and comprised entirely of female members. They're from Tokyo, Japan, and initially formed in June 2003. To date, the band has released four singles, three EPs, and a compilation album Exist Trace has also appeared on two omnibus albums as well as one live DVD featuring several bands on the Shizuoka-based Sequence Records label. Exist Trace released a new EP on April 22, 2009, entitled Vanguard -Of the Muses-.

MUSICAL STYLE
Exist Trace's music can be desribed as melodic death metal and vocalist Jyou growls throughout many songs, which contributes to the the dark undertone of many of the songs. Their guitar sound often features heavy distortion and technically virtuosic riffs and solos. Their sound is heavily focused on their bass and drumming, which helps define their musical style. The lyrics are mainly based on gothic themes, and their music style has resemblance to gothic metal.

MEMBERS
Vocals: Jyou (ジョウ)
Guitar: Miko (ミコ)
Guitar: Omi (乙魅)
Bass: Naoto (猶人）
Drums: Mally (マリ)

EPS

Annunciation -The Heretic Elegy- (December 13, 2006)
Demented Show (September 9, 2007)
Vanguard -Of the Muses- (April 22, 2009)
Ambivalent Symphony (October 21, 2009)
SINGLES
Ambivalence (August 28, 2005)
Funeral Bouquet (February 2, 2006)
Riot (July 17, 2006)
Liquid (July 18, 2007)
DEMO TAPES
Hai no Yuki (灰ノ雪) (February 22, 2004)
Kokumu (黒霧) (July 1, 2004)
COMPILATION ALBUMS
Recreation Eve (November 19, 2008)
OMNIBUS
Drive Up!! vol. 1 (April 15, 2005) Corrosion
SUMMIT 03 (November 29, 2006) Mabushii Hodo no Kurayami no Naka de (眩しい程の暗闇の中で)
DVD
Silent Hill 2061125 Pavilion which deer barks (January 31, 2007)