Album: JUBILEE by Versailles (2010)
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Format: Album

Description: "Jubilee"  (full title Jubilee -Method of Inheritance-) is the debut major label album by visual kei metal band Versailles, but is actually their second full-length release. Released on January 20, 2010 on the Warner Music Japan label, it's their last to feature all five original members, due to Jasmine You's death while recording it, bass parts are provided by both Jasmine You and Hizaki. Synthpop singer Kaya also appears in this album by providing backing vocals as a guest on the tracks "Ai to Kanashimi no Nocturne" and "Catharsis".
The limited edition comes in a special package with a 32-page booklet and liner notes written by Tsuchiya Kyousuke and Arasawa Junko (Shoxx). Also included in the limited edition is a bonus DVD featuring the music videos for "Ascendead Master" and "Serenade", and behind the scenes footage playing behind the credits.

Artist Background: "Versailles" (known as Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet- in the United States) was a Japanese visual kei metal band formed in 2007 by vocalist Kamijo and guitarist Hizaki. After recruiting bassist Jasmine You, drummer Yuki and guitarist Teru, they performed their first show on June 23. Their key characteristics are their Rococo-esque costumes, dueling guitars and heavy but melodic arrangements. The group gained a significant worldwide following soon after forming as their debut EP Lyrical Sym... Part of the Japan music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Symphonic Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Japan music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Symphonic Metal movement.

Tags: Symphonic Metal, 2010s, Album

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"Jubilee"  (full title Jubilee -Method of Inheritance-) is the debut major label album by visual kei metal band Versailles, but is actually their second full-length release. Released on January 20, 2010 on the Warner Music Japan label, it's their last to feature all five original members, due to Jasmine You's death while recording it, bass parts are provided by both Jasmine You and Hizaki. Synthpop singer Kaya also appears in this album by providing backing vocals as a guest on the tracks "Ai to Kanashimi no Nocturne" and "Catharsis".
The limited edition comes in a special package with a 32-page booklet and liner notes written by Tsuchiya Kyousuke and Arasawa Junko (Shoxx). Also included in the limited edition is a bonus DVD featuring the music videos for "Ascendead Master" and "Serenade", and behind the scenes footage playing behind the credits.

JUBILEE

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