Envy

Since 1992, Envy has become a dominant band in the independent hardcore scene in Japan.

Their music, through their own evolution, encompasses a sound where intensity and beauty coexists. They have recorded a number of singles and albums in Japan, including split albums with bands like This Machine Kills, Endeavor, Six Pence and Yaphet Kotto. Since their beginning, Envy has toured all throughout Japan with Mogwai, Isis and many more. They have labored and toured their songs relentlessly for over a decade, and will continue to do so well into the next decade.

In 1997 and twice in 2000, they toured in Asia playing to an audience in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Korea. In 1998 and 2004, envy toured Europe and in 2004 the UK as well as played at the All Tomorrows Parties Festival in March.

With the help of Rock Action Records and Mogwai, Envy has been received well in countries all over the world. In 2005 Envy played at the Fury Fest in July in France and toured in North America in January.

Envy are one of the leading independent Japanese bands and widely considered to be one of the best live bands around.

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