In celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary, the Gothic Rock band THE SOUND BEE HD has released a new best-of album titled DEAD MEMORIES-THE SOUND BEE HD 20th anniversary- on May 26.
This is a double-disc that compiles 29 tracks, featuring new versions of “WALKING DEAD”, “SOU”, “doku”, “live”, “maimu” and their early-stage song “SLIPPING TO THE HOLE”. The old tunes may make the fans nostalgic, but the re-recorded tracks convey the experience and evolution of the band.
Originally, THE SOUND BEE HD was supposed to celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary in June 2020, but this release and the commemorative concert were postponed to this year due to the pandemic. In addition, they took a brief break to allow vocalist DaISUKE DARK SIDE to recover from the affection of throat polyps. THE SOUND BEE HD returned to live activities by the end of the winter season and announced the release of this new work with the spot of the re-recorded iconic song “WALKING DEAD” in April.
Through several releases over the years, the band has been taking their fans into a dark and horror-like world. Going through their Japanese Gothic era, stepping into their zombie theme direction for what they’re now known for, and going forward with the heavy and aggressive sound shown on the previous mini-album First Blood.
Get a glimpse of THE SOUND BEE HD’s 20-years journey with this best-of. You will be bewitched by their dark and melancholic music!
THE SOUND BEE HD – DEAD MEMORIES-THE SOUND BEE HD 20th anniversary-
CD 1
01. WALKING DEAD 2021
02. TeLL Me!!!
03. DaRK to DaRK
04. ENDLESS DEAD
05. BLooD RaiN
06. ReBoRN
07. CALLING
08. 毒-doku- 2021
09. 乱-ran-
10. Cry
11. 死-DIE-
12. 葬-SOU 2021
13. Answer
CD 2
01. live 2021
02. Cross
03. A-De[艶]
04. Kira [煌]
05. 華-hana-
06. Michibiki [導]
07. Shou [翔]
08. Maimu [舞夢] 2021
09. Mu [無]
10. If
11. blood
12. down
13. Monster
14. Delete
15. 砕-sai-
16. SLIPPING TO THE HOLE 2021
About THE SOUND BEE HD
THE SOUND BEE HD is a Japanese heavy rock/visual kei band that creates a gothic and horror atmosphere through their music and aesthetics. Their signature sound features an electro foundation mixed with aggressive guitar riffs. The dark world of THE SOUND BEE HD is portrayed through their heavy and powerful songs and even with emotional softer melodies that are packed with melancholic lyrics.
Official Sites
Homepage: http://thesoundbeehd.zombie.jp
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6FIOcvYyek&list=PLhMnm8yysV5cgOPe-JQJ6aEJg0oLPzlEE
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesoundbeehd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_soundbee_hd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundbeehd_official
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3scOROs
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3c9YZ4Z
Line-up
DaISUKE DARK SIDE – Vocals
Yuu – Guitar
YOU – Bass
HIRO – Drums
Label: Starwave Records