Lareine | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Laliene |
Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
Genres | |
Years active | 1994–2007, 2015 |
Labels | Sony, Applause |
Past members | Kamijo Emiru Mayu Kazumi Machi Akira Hirono Kyouka Sakureu |
Lareine (stylized as LAREINE) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 1994.[1] The band's name is reported to have come from the French Queen Marie Antoinette.[2] In 1999 the group signed to Sony, later in 2000 when all other members left, Kamijo created Applause Records.[3] After a number of line-up changes and the release of several albums, EPs and singles, the group disbanded in 2007.