妖精帝國
Metal · JP · Active since 1997

妖精帝國

High-drama symphonic metal fronted by a self-proclaimed fairy dictator. Operatic choirs meet industrial grit for a sound that is both regal and aggressive.

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Yousei Teikoku creates a sonic world that feels like a gothic cathedral built inside a futuristic fortress. The music is a collision of extremes: heavy, distorted guitar riffs and thunderous double-bass drumming provide a foundation for delicate, doll-like vocals and sweeping orchestral arrangements. It is music that demands your attention, characterized by a sense of grandiosity and dark fantasy that feels both ancient and modern.

What truly sets them apart is the juxtaposition of Yui Itsuki's airy, ethereal soprano against the crushing weight of industrial and symphonic metal. While many gothic bands lean into gloom, Yousei Teikoku leans into power. There is a militaristic precision to their rhythms and a baroque complexity to their melodies, often incorporating harpsichords, violins, and massive choral stacks that elevate the music to a cinematic scale.

For those new to the Empire, 'Gothic Lolita Propaganda' serves as the essential manifesto, showcasing their ability to blend catchy melodies with aggressive metal. If you prefer their heavier, more modern evolution, 'Shadow Corps(e)' highlights their industrial edge. It is the perfect soundtrack for anyone who finds beauty in the shadows and strength in the theatrical.

Yousei Teikoku (Japanese: 妖精帝國, Hepburn: Yōsei Teikoku; German: Das Feenreich; lit. "Fairy Empire") is a Japanese rock band formed in 1997. Their music mixes elements of gothic metal, heavy metal, electronic, and classical music. Their works include the opening tracks of several anime series, including Future Diary, Magical Pokan, Innocent Venus, Kurokami: The Animation, The Qwaser of Stigmata, Big Order, and the Tokyo ESP soundtrack. After releasing several independent albums, the band released seven major-label albums with their current label Lantis: Gothic Lolita Propaganda, Metanoia, Gothic Lolita Doctrine, Gothic Lolita Agitator, Pax Vesania, Shadow Corps(e) and The Age Of Villains. Yousei Teikoku is led by vocalist Yui, whose official title is "Dictator for Life". She bestows honorary titles on the band members as part of the Fairy Empire.
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Our Catalog10 Albums · 1997 · 2020
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