Siraph is a Japanese alternative rock band formed by Annabel (vocals), Masayuki Hasuo (keyboards), Yoshimasa Terui (guitar), Hideaki Yamasaki (bass), and Ken Yamashita (drums). The band was formed in 2016, evolving from a support band for Annabel's solo work.
Biography
Annabel, an Argentine-born, Japan-raised singer, had a rich history in the dōjin music scene, having been part of units like Binaria (with Nagi Yanagi, Yoshihisa Nagao, and Xai) and anNina (with Bermei Inazawa), and made her major solo debut in 2009. In 2014, Annabel released her solo album Talk, featuring contributions from guitarist Yoshimasa Terui (Haisuinonasa) and keyboardist Masayuki Hasuo (ex-School Food Punishment). For the album's release concert, they were joined by bassist Hideaki Yamasaki (ex-School Food Punishment) and initially drummer Kazuta Nakamura (ex-The Cabs). The positive chemistry during this performance inspired Annabel to continue performing with a band setup.
