Leaving Normal: Kawakami Disclose
Some of you may heard that yesterday June 5 2007, news of Disclose frontman Kawakami’s death has spread across the internet.
Kawakami, singer and guitarist of Japan’s dischargy-d-beat mongers DISCLOSE was found dead on his floor of his apartment. Apparently it was a mix of alcohol and sleeping tablets. It is not suspected suicide though. Apparently the combination was just too much for him.
A BIT OF DISCLOSE
Disclose is a Japanese d-beat band from Kōchi City, heavily influenced by Discharge. Their sound heavily replicates Discharge’s style, with an increased use of fuzz and distortion guitar effects. The subject matter is also similar to Discharge, in that the songs’ themes are primarily about nuclear war, and its horrific consequences. Members & former members include: Kawakami (vocals & lead guitar), Tsukasa (vocals), Fukugawa (bass guitar), Yasuoka (bass guitar), Yousei (bass guitar), Hiro (drums), Fujiwara (drums), Uo-Katou (drums), Aki (drums) & Naoto.
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rest in peace………..
kawakami baru je lepas email aku dengan next projek utk disclose.tak sangka pula dah mati.anyway,DISCLOSE adalah lagenda dunia d-beat.this. a true punk guitar legend master of discharging riffs.Rest in peace my friend.
bummer… RIP
Rest In Peace bro…
We’ll miss you!!!
kawakami! the diy scene will not be the same without you. RIP!
Love Disclose so much.I survive your war!!Rest in peace.
the one of my best influence,,your anti war song will never end!
dis-nightmare still continue.. RIP..
dis war song still continue.. rest in peace
i recently played with the mighty disclose on tour with asunder and years ago with dystopia……for anyone who knew kawakami…his love for discharge surpassed ANYONE i have EVER met….and i know alot of punks….his love for d-beat …satan….hehe…..tattoos and his fucking crazy ass van….trust me….you HAVE to see a picture of it to know what i’m talking about…..i have shed a tear for you ,my friend and comrad,….you are amazing and you will NEVER be forgotten….the DIY scene will not be the same ….you are the fallen warrior….and we will continue the fight….love and respect…………………………Dino Sommese
Alcohol + sleeping tablets = New ingredients for the ‘weight of the world on your shoulder’ martyrdom?
Rest In Peace, brother. You’ll be missed.
i was awake when i found out the day of, it was crazy how fast everyone found out…
rest in peace, dis nightmare will continue