Melodic death metal band GYZE started life as the Sapporo-based trio SUICIDE HEAVEN, formed by brothers RYOJI and SHUJI in 2009. The band's name was changed when the members relocated to Tokyo in 2011. After a frustrating start to life in the capital, their debut album was released in 2013 by Italian label Coroner Records. Initially only available in Europe, it received a belated Japanese release in 2014. After two albums strongly influenced by European metal, both featuring collaborations with Italian melodeath duo Disarmonia Mundi, GYZE went back to their roots in a big way in 2017. Rebranding themselves as a 'northern nostalgic metal' band, their later work has been much influenced by the culture of Hokkaido and the island's native Ainu people. a.k.a. Suicide Heaven Country Japan Formed May 2011, Tokyo, Kantō Genres Melodic Death Metal Labels Coroner Records Years active 2009-2011 (Suicide Heaven), 2011-present Website http://www.gyze.jp Line-up (members) Aruta : Bass, Vocals Shuji : Drums (2011-present) Ryoji : Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards (2011-present)