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BELLZLLEB

BELLZLLEB is the pioneer of Japanese Satanic Metal started by Tetsu and Yuji in 1985. Its sound mixes elements from Heavy Metal,
Black Metal and Hardcore with influences from Aleister Crowley, the occult, horror, satanism and the dark,
heavy sound of Black Sabbath. They have various recordings between 1986 until their disbandment in 1992.

BAND HISTORY

In 1985, following the end of LOVE HOUSE, guitar player Tetsu and drummer Yuji started BELLZLLEB in Chiba, Japan. They recruited Rick, the loudest, wildest bass player in the area and Koizumi singing Ozzy and Black Sabbath covers in a local band. Their first Mini Flexi sheet, "Satanic Metal" was released in 1986 with limited press of 1000 copies that contained live recordings at KAGURAZAKA EXPLOSION. This increased fan base leading to another record, Heavy Metal Force Ⅳ", a V/A live recording in 1987 by Explosion Records in Tokyo. When Koizumi left for musical differences in 1987, Ex-Hardwave singer Rei was recruited to increase their frequency and coverage of gigs across Japan. As Yuji left in 1988, the first album release was delayed until Fumi was recruited to record their first self titled album, "BELLZLLEB" in 1989 from Nude Records. Rick left in 1989 due to musical differences and replaced by Mataro to record the following album, "SectionII/ある愚者の生涯" from CAPTAIN RECORDSin 1990. Mataro and Fumi left the band following this recording and a 2 song acoustic album "Inori/祈り" was released between Tetsu and Rei. In 1991, Ex-Rosenfeld bass player Takami and drummer Kimura were recruited and recorded their final album, Mr.REE～傀儡とSAD～,before the disbanding of BELLZLLEB in 1992.

==Musicians (Original Lineup 1985-1987)==
Vocals: KOIZUMI
Guitar: TETSU (Ex-ZEUS, LOVE HOUSE)
Bass: RICK
Drums: YUJI (Ex-LOVE HOUSE)

Musicians (1987-1988)

Vocals: REI (Ex-Hard Wave)
Guitar: TETSU
Bass: RICK
Drums: YUJI

Musicians (1989-1990)

Vocals: REI
Guitar: TETSU
Bass: MATARO
Drums: FUMI

Musicians (1991-1992)

Vocals: REI
Guitar: TETSU
Bass: TAKAMI (Ex-Rosenfeld)
Drums: KIMURA

==Discography==
Satanic Metal (1987 PRIVATE PLM-130)
1st：BELLZLLEB (1989, Nude Records)
2nd：SectionII (1990, Captain Records)
Acoustic Album：Inori (1990, Nude Records)
3rd：Mr.REE (1991, Free Will Records)

VIDEO：DEAD DON'T DIE（1991, Free Will Records)

East West '85 (V/A, 1985)-13th Friday
Heavy Metal Force　Ⅳ(V/A) (1987, Explosion Records)-呪堕天使～From The Darkside, Uragiri/裏切り
EMERGENCY EXPRESS（V/A）(1990, Crown Records)-Jubaku Ningyo Girai/呪縛 ～人形嫌い～
DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY-EMERGENCY EXPRESSⅢ（V/A）(1991, Toy's Factory Records)-幻覚～Psychical Waltz