Biography
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Years Active
2005 – present (20 years)
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Founded In
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Jin-Machine is a Japanese visual kei band formed in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Jin-Machine formed in 2005 and is known for their unique blend of music and comedy, the band incorporates a wide range of musical styles, including rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, samba, bossa nova, and jazz. Jin-Machine often collaborates with various themes and brands, sometimes one-sidedly, such as in songs like "Maguro ni Kaketa Otokotachi" and "Iwashi no Shinshoga." Despite their comedic approach, the band is dedicated to delivering serious musical performances.
They were first featured on an omnibus album titled Akasic Records Presents Jyuraba Tokuten OMNIBUS CD (Akasic Records Presents 修羅場 特典オムニバスCD) with their song Jin-Machine no THEME (Jin-Machineのテーマ). The album was released in August 31, 2006. Their debut single, Tea Rise Shaka (ティーライズ社歌), was released in September 26, 2007. The debut album -MEMBER- was released in October 2010.
The current lineup includes vocalist featuring16, drummer Lubera Kimura Kaere (ルーベラ木村カエレ) and three support bassists, Fumi (ふみ), TOMO (トモ) and SAM. Over the years, several members have left the band. Most recently, bassist Residence Ryoha -178 (レジデンス涼羽-178) who departed in december 2021, growling vocalist Attsu the Destroy (あっつtheデストロイ) in March 2023 and guitarist Majorika Majoruka Magical ☆ Himori (まじょりかまじょるかまじかる☆ひもり) who departed in October 2024.
The group is led by vocalist featuring16, who also works as a comedian in a Miyagi-based comedy agency. The band's songs are characterized by a mix of vocals with musical influences ranging from metal to punk, pop, and even traditional Japanese styles like enka. Their lyrics often address current events or social issues, setting them apart from typical visual kei themes.
Jin-Machine has drawn comparisons to the popular visual kei band Golden Bomber (ゴールデンボンバー), with whom they share a background in comedic performance. The band's concept is to create a form of visual kei that can be enjoyed by the whole family, including younger fans, often referring to their live performances as "masses" (ミサ).
On stage, Jin-Machine incorporates comedy, skits, and even acrobatic performances, including group gymnastics and juggling. While some elements of their performances, like acrobatics, have been phased out over time, the band still includes unique acts like trumpet solos by featuring16 and comedic routines influenced by popular Japanese comedians. The band describes itself as a "comic band," and they are often introduced as a humorous visual kei group in the media.
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