8otto

8otto are an Osaka-based music group that originally formed in 1999, but only began to come to prominence in 2004 after changing their name. The group attracts equal motivation from Western works such as for example Franz Ferdinand and Japanese contemporaries such as for example Ogre You Asshole and Monobright. Following the music group caused a mix with its lively shows (aswell as Masaki Maenosono’s uncommon position as business lead vocalist and drummer), Maenosono led the group, comprising Tora (bass), Ryo (electric guitar, vocals), and Seiei Yoshimura (electric guitar) on the three-month trip to america. They came back to Osaka after 90 days, but came back to America in 2006 to record their debut record, We Perform Viberation, that was released the same season. In 2007, 8otto performed on the Rising Sun Rock and roll Celebration and released Genuine.