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The Gazette (stylized as THE GAZETTE and formerly [=the GazettE=]) is a Japanese VisualKei heavy metal band formed in Kanagawa in 2002. Originally an AlternativeMetal band, their sound has evolved throughout the years, encompassing NuMetal, HardRock, IndustrialMetal and {{Metalcore}}. The name "[[AGoodNameForARockBand gazette]]" is possibly a reference to their frequent use of lyrical themes that deal with violent crimes and worldly issues.[[note]]Though the band claims that their name is the word "cassette" deliberately misspelled[[/note]]

The band was originally signed to Matina, but shortly after producing a few songs, they switched labels to PS Company, a sub-label of Music/DynamiteTommy's Creator/FreeWillRecords. Their material is released by PS Company through Sony Music Entertainment Japan.

Along with Music/AnCafe, Music/{{Nightmare}}, Music/ExistTrace, Music/{{Miyavi}}, and post-VisualKei prog-death metallers Music/DirEnGrey, they were part of the second wave of VisualKei bands, and are currently one of the biggest names in the modern VK scene, both in and outside Japan. They are often described as PS Company's best-selling visual band, as well as an important act in the modern VK scene.

!Members:
* Ruki: lead vocals
* Kai: drums, percussion, backing vocals, leader
* Uruha: lead & acoustic guitar, backing vocals
* Aoi: rhythm & acoustic guitar, backing vocals
* Reita: bass, backing vocals
!Discography
!!Studio albums:
* ''Disorder'' (2004)
* ''NIL'' (2006)
* ''Stacked Rubbish'' (2007)
* ''[[NewSoundAlbum DIM]]'' (2009)
* ''TOXIC'' (2011)
* ''DIVISION'' (2012)
* ''BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY'' (2013)
* ''DOGMA'' (2015)
* ''NINTH'' (2018)
* ''MASS'' (2021)
!![=EPs=]:
* ''Cockayne Soup'' (2003)
* ''Akuyuukai'' (2003)
* ''Spermargarita''(2003)
* ''Hankou Seimeibun'' (2003)
* ''MADARA'' (2004)
* ''Gama'' (2004)
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!!! "[=the TropeS=]":
* AlbumIntroTrack: A feature on all their full-length albums.
* CarefulWithThatAxe: Ruki loves dropping a MetalScream or two on some relatively light songs.
* ClusterFBomb: Most of their songs with [[GratuitousEnglish English]] lyrics contain at least a few.
* DarkerAndEdgier: Their album ''DOGMA'' has them taking on an incredibly dark and gothic look, not to mention musical direction compared to the past three offerings.
* DudeLooksLikeALady: Every member of the band, at some point. Ruki and Uruha tend to look less masculine compared to the band's other members. Ruki's appearance for the song "INSIDE BEAST" has him in a red outfit that could easily be a woman's clothing, and with red lipstick.
* EpicRocking: Throughout their career, The Gazette have crafted a couple tunes that could easily qualify. "Taion," "Defective Tragedy," "Nakigahara" and "PLEDGE" are just a few examples.
* {{Expy}}: Ruki is one of Music/DirEnGrey's Kyo and Music/{{Kuroyume}}'s Kiyoharu. He also tends to look like Music/TakanoriNishikawa at times.
* GenreMashup: In what genre of rock do they fall under is a matter of debate. AlternativeRock? HardRock? NuMetal? IndustrialMetal? AlternativeMetal? Or something new and totally different?
* GenreShift: They have been moving away from Eroguro since the release of ''TOXIC'', though they still have elements of it, most notably in the album artwork and live performances.
* GratuitousEnglish: Pops up very often, but it is delivered so badly that nobody understands at all.
* HarshVocals: Ruki can do these to rather epic results.
* HellBentForLeather: Every member of the band has at least worn some form of badass leather.
* ImpossiblyCoolClothes: Though such is often the standard in Visual Kei.
* IndecipherableLyrics:
** "DISCHARGE" from ''NIL'' sounds like GratuitousEnglish lyrics shouted over chaotic NuMetal instrumentation. Good luck deciphering them since the actual lyrics are scribbled over in the booklet.
** "No.[666]" off ''MADARA''.
* LeadBassist: Reita, a Type B and C, is one of the most notable members of the band, mainly for being half of the band's VocalTagTeam and being one of the most stand-out members of the band.
* LongRunnerLineUp: Ever since Yune was replaced by Kai as the bandleader and drummer in 2003, the band has not suffered any lineup changes, breakups or hiatuses.
* LyricalDissonance: Even some of their lighter material have dark, harsh and disturbing lyrics. One of the best examples is "Filth in the Beauty", a catchy NuMetal song with lyrics that are ''very'' explicitly about rape.
* MetalScream: Ruki does these well, and does them even better during live shows.
* NewSoundAlbum: ''NIL'' was arguably their first NewSoundAlbum, followed by ''DIM''. They then delivered another one with ''DIVISION'', which introduced even heavier elements borrowed from the IndustrialMetal, {{Dubstep}} and HarshNoise genres. As of 2015, ''DOGMA'' has topped off ''DIVISION'' with rich sounds and an overall Gothic style.
%%* RefugeInAudacity: Very often.
* RefugeInVulgarity: As per Eroguro kei tradition, they are far more explicit than their non-Eroguro contemporaries.
* RippedFromTheHeadlines: Although never confirmed by the band itself, "Taion", the closing track of ''NIL'', is commonly believed to be about the infamously grisly [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Junko_Furuta murder of Junko Furuta]], who was kidnapped and brutally tortured by four teenage boys for 40 days before being killed.
* SecretRelationship: According to Japanese gossip site Tanuki, Uruha is in one of these. As of 2017, it's a [[MyOwnPrivateIDo secret marriage]].
* SensoryAbuse: ''NINTH'''s artwork, due to the intense glitch filter and bright colors.
* SignatureStyle: Distorted guitar riffs drowned in harsh effects, HipHop-influenced drumming and bass, extensive use of SopranoAndGravel, and high-pitched electronics.
* SopranoAndGravel: Ruki can do this [[SelfBackingVocalist all by himself]].
* StrictlyFormula: A good number of songs from their AlternativeMetal and NuMetal era are relatively simple and roughly follow the same pattern as earlier J-metal acts (especially Nagoya kei acts). Averted slightly with ''DIM'', ''DIVISION'' Disc 2 and ''DOGMA'', however, as those three albums featured tracks with harder riffs and more sonic variations.
* TheUnintelligible: Ruki's English.
* TooManyBelts: Some of the band's outfits showcase lots of belts in places where one would not normally expect any. Then again, they're Visual Kei.
* VisualKei: They have been a pure VK band from the very start. And together with Music/DirEnGrey and Music/LArcEnCiel, they are one of the biggest names in modern Visual Kei.
* VocalTagTeam: Ruki does the long, guttural screams while Reita does the gang vocals.
* VocalEvolution: Beginning with ''DOGMA'', Ruki's harshes started getting deeper alongside more powerful-sounding as opposed to earlier on, where they typically came in phlegmy. The singing hasn't changed too radically since GAZETTE's beginnings, however.
* WhenSheSmiles: This is especially for Kai, whose smile is described as being absolutely adorable. See for yourself [[http://s292.photobucket.com/user/Kari-chan07/media/kai010.jpg.html here]]
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