Deadman (band)

Deadman (the name of which is typically stylized in all-lowercase, as deadman) is a Japanese rock band founded in Nagoya in 2000. The group gained notoriety for popularizing the Nagoya kei subgenre of visual kei; a style characterized by a substantially "darker" sound than most other forms derivative of the genre, alongside a greater focus on the details and nuances of vocals and instrumentation in musical composition. Deadman also quickly became known for vocalist Mako's heavily melancholic lyrics and thematic influences, as well as the band's blend of gloomy alternative rock with grunge textures elements of indie rock, gothic rock, and post-punk. The group disbanded in 2006 without explanation.