The Japanese rock band Vistlip formed in Tokyo in July 2007. Inspired by iconic
Japanese acts — including the visual kei bands X Japan, L'Arc-en-Ciel, and Luna
Sea — as well American groups like Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park, Vistlip began
exploring a diverse sound that touched upon alternative rock, pop punk, glam,
and electronica. Vocalist Tomo, bassist Rui, drummer Tohya, and guitarists Yuh
and Umi introduced that sound with the band's first EP, Revolver, in April 2008,
with the debut single "Sara" following that September. The follow-up singles
"alo[n]e" and "Drop Note" both ar...