SEVER BLACK PARANOIA is a Japanese trancecore band formed in May 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The band's current lineup comprises vocalist, composer, and keyboardist Daisuke Muramatsu, guitarist Takumi, support guitarist Kairi, bassist Reiya, and drummer Gucci.

Former members of the band include Kotaro Ishida and Takashi (guitar), Jun Yamamoto (bass), and Shinji Akiyama and Hibiki (drums).

The band's name symbolizes their resolute commitment to not to let delusions persist, with "paranoia" denoting a form of intense mental distress.

The group debuted with their inaugural live performance at Shibuya CYCLONE on August 5 of the same year. While initially rooted in metalcore, their musical style evolved to encompass a fusion of chaotic and dark electro elements. Their distinctive sound features guttural growls, gated effects, and intricately crafted melodious segments.

Gaining rapid prominence within the loud rock sphere, they signed their inaugural contract as a Japanese act with the domestic foreign music label GO WITH ME in 2012. The same year witnessed the release of the mini-album "Metasentiment." The following year, they released "East of Eden".

Because they were childhood friends and the same age, they would argue and sometimes step into each other's territory. Eventually, vocalist became the only forming member left.

Drummer Hibiki joined in early 2015 before Takashi and Reiya weren't in the band. Forming a bond with Daisuke, Hibiki contributed to the band's debut album "ELIZA," released in 2016. Hibiki knew Takashi and Reiya from college, and they still attended university when they later joined the band.

Reiya assumed the role of bassist in 2017 and participated in the recording of the EP "FLYING LEAP," released on September 20 of that year. Since 2017, Daisuke has been directing the release of the band's works through his independently established label, "FORELAND RECORDS."

Distinguished by their innovative amalgamation of hardcore techno and gabber elements, SEVER BLACK PARANOIA remains steadfast in advocating a novel musical direction within a saturated scene. Their artistic essence is an eclectic fusion of metal and electro genres, seamlessly interweaving deathcore and club music attributes. The band's central concept revolves around the synergy of metal and club music, underpinned by Daisuke's affinity for both genres. The fusion of intense musical elements serves to awaken an evocative auditory experience. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.