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April 20

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(Hoshi)

Stage Name: Hoshi (Ho-shee)

Real Name: Yami Kyoto

Position: Vocalist

Instrument(s): Voice

Age: 20

Gender: Male

Birthdate: September 20, 1986

Height: 5'2" / 157cm

Weight: 46kg / 102lbs.

Hometown: Chiba, Japan

Zodiac: Virgo

Joined: January 2005

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Hoshi is the vocalist, and one of the two founding members, of GAROU. Raised in Chiba, Japan, Hoshi started GAROU along with bassist Tsubasa in late 2004. Despite having no vocal training, his voice can range from soft whispers, to aggressive yelling, to extremely feminine high notes. This often causes confusion as to how many vocalists there are. There is one; Hoshi. Often alternating between singing styles in seconds, he brings a truly variant sound to each of the songs.

Hoshi is fluent in both English and Japanese, and doubles as the composer and lyricist of all GAROU's songs. It was his idea to relocate to Melbourne. Due to this initiative, Hoshi has become the 'leader' of the group, moreso than Tsubasa, the other remaining original member. Hoshi is currently committed only to GAROU, and has no occupation on the side. He hopes to continue with GAROU, and see them become famous.

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(Reita)

Stage Name: Reita (Ray-Tar)

Real Name: Nicole Phua

Position: Guitarist

Instrument(s): ESP Viper (Custom)

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Birthdate: June 15, 1987

Height: 5'4" / 162cm

Weight: 52kg / 114lbs.

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

Zodiac: Gemini

Joined: December 2005

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During GAROU's line-up change in November 2005, Reita was quick to fill the roll of Lead Guitarist. In her fifth year of guitar lessons, Reita immediately had what it took to join GAROU. She was recruited in December 2005, during which time GAROU was also signed onto their first record label, Flying Sickle. Reita can play in near perfect synchronization with bassist Tsubasa, making the guitar and bass a skillful blend into one. Furthermore, her playing style usually varies between songs, giving each of her works a very distinct feel.

Reita is fluent in English, and learning Japanese for a better understanding of GAROU's nature. Aside from GAROU, Reita is studying a sociology course at university. She hopes to one day work with animals, or in relation to matters of human rights.

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(Tsubasa)

Stage Name: Tsubasa (Sue-bass-ah)

Real Name: Hiro Matsumo

Position: Bassist

Instrument(s): ESP J-1005

Age: 20

Gender: Male

Birth: May 7, 1985

Height: 5'8" / 172cm

Weight: 49kg / 108lbs.

Hometown: Chiba, Japan

Zodiac: Taurus

Joined: January 2005

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Tsubasa, the bass player of GAROU, was one of the two founding members. Having played bass for just a year before starting GAROU, Tsubasa and Hoshi looked for other members instead of initially recording any songs. Tsubasa has now played bass for three years, still attending professional classes. Tsubasa can play in near perfect synchronization with guitarist Reita, causing the blending of both instruments into one. Most of GAROU's songs have a strong bass influence, often reducing the guitar work to second place.

Tsubasa is fluent in Japanese, but only knows basic English, and is currently learning the language. Like Hoshi, he has no other commitments, apart from GAROU. Like Hoshi, he intends to stay with GAROU, and hopefully to, one day, see them become famous.

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(Zone)

Stage Name: Zone

Real Name: Claire Perez

Position: Drummer

Instrument(s): Tama Superstar Kit

Age: 19

Gender: Female

Birthdate: November 18, 1986

Height: 5'10" / 178cm

Weight: 60kg / 130lbs.

Hometown: Hertfordshire, England

Zodiac: Scorpio

Joined: January 2006

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Newest addition, and only non-asian member of GAROU, Zone is the drummer. After the line-up change in late 2005, Zone approached the band, only to be initially refused. A last-minute change of mind ensured her position as the band's drummer, and she joined in January, just in time for recording to start. She has played the drums for six years, and it often ranges widely, from non-stop pounding, to almost non-existant tapping, sometimes alternating between styles within seconds.

Zone speaks English, and is planning on soon learning Japanese for the band. Aside from GAROU, she works part-time in the retail industry, but is planning on working with GAROU alone once the tours start in June. She plans to stay with the band for now, but one day wants to become a writer.

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(Zuki)