Tetsu Takano | |
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| Birth name | Tetsu Takano |
| Born | December 12, 1972 Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Alternative rock, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Afro Skull Records |
| Member of | Zigzo, Nil |
| Formerly of | Malice Mizer |
Tetsu Takano (高野哲, Takano Tetsu, born December 12, 1972 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese rock musician and singer-songwriter. He first became known as vocalist of the visual kei rock band Malice Mizer from 1992 to 1994. After leaving them, Tetsu formed and performed with Mega8Ball from 1995 to 1997. From 1999 to 2002 he was part of the supergroup Zigzo, who became quite popular despite being an independent band and reunited in 2012. In addition to Zigzo, Tetsu is currently active in the bands Nil, The JuneJulyAugust, The Black Comet Club Band, and Disco Volante, all of which are on his record label Afro Skull Records.