Malice Mizer, a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo on August 1992, was founded
by guitarists Mana and Közi. The group's name translates to "malice and misery,"
reflecting their philosophical stance on humanity. Their early music blended
rock gothic, classical influences, and French pop. Malice Mizer's debut concert
took place at Meguro Rock-may-kan in August 1992, where they distributed a demo
tape titled "Sans Logique". The band's first album, Memoire, was released on
July 24, 1994, under Mana's label Midi:Nette. This period saw significant lineup
changes, including the departur...