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By the release of their second demo '''' (1998), '' Zennou-Naru Musuu-No Me Ha Shi Wo Yubi Sasu '' (2000), and '' Terrifying - Art Of Dying/The Last Men On Earth II '' (2002). The last one features seven new songs, plus a new recording of the band's first album. In 2002 they also released a split single with The Misfits .

Since then Balzac often is the show opener on The Misfits concerts. When Kill quit the band later that year, he was replaced by Takayuki. In 2003 Balzac released their first American album with the compilation '' Beyond The Darkness '' on Rykodisc/Misfits Records. It featured the new single "Beware Of Darkness." In 2004 '' Came Out Of The Grave '' was released, and in 2005 '' Dark-Ism ''. In America the two albums were released on one CD, called '' Out Of The Grave And Into The Dark '', and came along with a DVD. The band is currently working on a new album, to be released in Japan on March 8 2006 .


BAND MEMBERS


''Current lineup''
  • Hirosuke - vocals (1992-)

  • Atsushi - guitar (1993-)

  • Akio - bass (1997-)

  • Takayuki - drums (2002-)


''Former members''
  • Tetsuya - guitar (1992-1993)

  • Anti - bass (1992-1997)

  • Naoki - drums (1992-1993)

  • Kohji - drums (1993-1997)

  • Kill - drums (1997-2002)



RELEASES



Albums



Singles



Demo tapes



Videos



Various artists



FRANCHISE

The band has promoted clothing brands Shocker and Dementia 13, and distributes clothing and accessories such as gloves, bags, and jackets which are inspired by the band's horror imagery. The band also distributes several Balzac-themed toys and posters.


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