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Galneryus was formed in 2001 by guitarist and bandleader Syu (Valkyr, Animetal, Aushvitz) and vocalist Masahiro "Yama-B" Yamaguchi (AxBites, Rekion, River End and Gunbridge). History 2001–2002: Formation and indie days
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1.4 2012–present: Angel of Salvation, European tour and new drummers.1.3 2008–2011: Yama-B's departure and Resurrection.1.2 2003–2007: Gone major and formal members.In 2017, Loudwire named Galneryus one of the 10 Best Japanese Metal Bands. Jun-ichi left in 2016, and the following year the band released their highest-charting studio album, Ultimate Sacrifice, which reached number 13. Galneryus recruited Sho on vocals and Taka on bass, and released the album Resurrection in 2010. Yama-B left the group in 2008 citing musical differences, and Yu-To, who replaced Tsui in 2006, left the following year.
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Originally the only official members, the two utilized several support musicians until bassist Tsui, keyboardist Yuhki, and drummer Jun-ichi officially joined for the release of their debut album in 2003. «Serenade (D.N.Galneryus ( Japanese: ガルネリウス, Hepburn: Garuneriusu, stylized as GALNERYUS) is a Japanese power metal band, formed in Osaka in 2001 by guitarist Syu and vocalist Yama-B.«Struggle For The Freedom Flag» - Hard Rock Summit in Osaka (June 16, 2004).«Soldier Of Fortune» (originally by Loudness) - Japanese Heavy Metal Tribute Tamashii II (December 11, 2002).«Black Diamond» (originally by Stratovarius) - Stand Proud! III (December 11, 2002).Beginning of the Resurrection (21 апреля 2010 г., digital EP).«Everlasting» (27 июня 2007 г.) Oricon Single Weekly Chart Peak Position: #68.Best of the Awakening Days (25 марта 2009 г., compilation album) #157.Best of the Braving Days (25 марта 2009 г., compilation album) #154.The Flag of Punishment (22 октября 2003 г.) Oricon Album Weekly Chart Peak Position: #161.