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ムック (MUCC) is a Japanese Visual kei band from Ibaraki. They formed on May 4th 1997. Members: Vocals: 逹瑯 (Tatsurou; 岩上達郎/Tatsurou Iwakami; since 1997.05.04) Guitar: ミヤ (Miya; 矢口雅哲/Masaaki Yaguchi; since 1997.05.04) Bass: YUKKE (福野優介/Yusuke Fukunou; since 1999.02.22) Support keys: 吉田トオル (Tooru Yoshida; since 2017) Ex members: Bass: HIRO (from 1997.05.04 to 1999.02.14) Drums: SATOち (SatoCHI/Satochi Takayasu; from 1997.05.04 to 2021.10.03, already inactive since spring 2021) Support drums: Allen (アレン/Allen "Michael" Coleman; ex Serenity in murder, support for Leda and KIRITO) (2021.10.14 to 2025.12.31) Biography: 1997–2000: Beginnings and early days MUCC was formed on May 4, 1997, by vocalist Tatsurou and guitarist Miya, with HIRO on bass. The band began performing in their hometown of Mito, covering songs by THE BLUE HEARTS and GLAY, and was initially part of the “Mishitsu-kei” scene. In 1998, moved to Tokyo, and in February 1999, HIRO left and was replaced by YUKKE. Later that month, MUCC held their first solo live at Mito Lighthouse. In 2000 the band had their first interview in the monthly publication FOOL’S MATE, issue 221. TATTOO (on vocals) changed his name to Tatsurou and the band’s name MUCC was changed to ムック (pronounced MUKKU). On 6/9 ("MUCC day") they released their first CD single Shoufu/Hai and a second press of their album "Antique". 2001–2004: Establishing their sound In 2001, MUCC embarked on their first solo tour, "Gekitsuu―――――." They founded their in