GaGaalingG was a Japanese visual kei gothic rock band formed in 2005 and ended in 2010.

History

GaGaalinG was formed in 2005 by vocalist MYM (formerly known as MAIMING) after going to a Rolling Stones concert in 2005 she was so overwhelmed by the band that she decided to form a band herself.^[1]

On February 6, 2008 GaGaalinG released their fourth single "Pierce",^[2] later that month GaGaalinG announced a new full-length album, Royal Stranger, released on 26 March^[3] and a tour at the MEGURO ROKUMEIKAN that started on 1 March and ended on 13 April.^[3]

On 5 November GaGaalinG released their mini-album, "Alice".^[4]

On 2 March 2010, GaGaalinG announced on their Myspace that they would be disbanding on 17 July.^[5] They held their last live on 17 July 2010, and disbanded later that day.^[6]

On 17 October 2015, the band performed a reunion show at the 30th year anniversary event of Koyanagi "Cherry" Masanori's debut.^[7]

Musical Style

Gagaaling described themselves as gothic loud rock band.^[8] Their songs have also been described as heavy rock and pop.^[9] Their songs also incorporate elements of Christianity.^{[citation needed]}

Name

The bands name comes from Yuri Gagarin who was the first person to go to space.^[10]

Members

Members

• MYM - Vocals (2005-2010)
• MOTO G-3 - Guitar - (2005-2010)
• Jun Takai - Bass (2007-2010)
• Koyanagi "Cherry" Masanori - Drums (2005-2010)

Discography

Albums

• ROYAL PUNX (2005)
• ROYAL BLOOD (2006)
• Royal Stranger (2008)

Mini Album

• Haruyurara (2006)
• ALICE (2008)

Singles

• Ai no Chikara - born to be loved (2006)
• i-Scream Machine (2007)
• Pierce (2008)

References

External links

• Official Myspace