Balzac Horror Punk
From Osaka Japan

Balzac 1992-1998
Balzac formed in 1992 in Japan, playing gigs around Osaka and Tokyo. Inspired by the you guessed it the Misfits.The name I had always thought was possibly some type of Demon but is aparently in a homage to the 1800s French poet of the same name, acording to their myspace.

Balzac released their first full length album in 1995, “Last Men On Earth” through Alchemy Records as a result of their obvious similarity to the Misfits, (well they look like them with devil lock hair cuts, make up and Horror movie inspired songs) gained interest world wide.

In 1997 they left Alchemy Records and signed with Phalanx Records and released their second album, “Deep.” Shortly after the release of “Deep,” Balzac were chosen to open for the Misfits’ first tour of Japan, and also did two nationwide tours of Japan with the Mad Capsule Markets. On Halloween 1998, Balzac released their third album, “13 Stairway,”. Greatness was now on it's way for these Japanese Rock demons.

The Balzac Toy
In August 2000 the limited production of 2,000 Balzac 12-inch figures by Medicom Toy Co. proved to be an unprecedented and widely talked about hit in the figure industry. Balzac and Medicom have since released many successful toy collaborations, reaching worldwide audiences in the collectible market.

Balzac Fiendish Club
established in 1999, offers collectibles to club members only.

Balzac Store Shocker
Balzac opened their first official retail store, Shocker, in Osaka on Halloween 2000.

In 2000 Balzac's fourth album, “Zennou Naru Musuu No ME ha Shi Wo Yubi Sasu.” Balzac re-entered the studio and re-recorded their long out-of-print first studio album, “The Last Men on Earth” with an updated edge.

Balzac's fifth album The Art of Dying-The Last Men on Earth II,” Takayuki - Joined the band as the new drummer on this album and in my opinion has helped improved Balzac's sound in a big way.

Balzc, Misfits Split C.D
Until this C.D I never even knew these guys existed but 2002 John Cafiero (Osaka Popstar) made collaboration between the Misfits and Balzac on a split CD you know where one band covers the othere bands songs on one C.D (they rock or flop)this one rockedit was called "Day the Earth Caught Fire,” the first release from the new label imprint Misfits Records.

The Rest is History as they say.

 

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