Band Discovery: Tosinn

Band Discovery

Tosinn (トーシン)

Active: 2003–2004 · Country: Japan · Scene: Visual Kei (Nagoya-kei leaning)

History

Tosinn were active from 2003 to 2004, issuing a short run of singles before disbanding. Their sound mixed gothic textures with the darker energy of early-2000s indies live houses. Vocalist nigu later joined Cocklobin, bringing some visibility back to this otherwise hidden gem.

On many archives they’re listed under visual kei. Their sound leaned moody, atmospheric, and Nagoya-kei adjacent — distorted guitars, heavy bass, dramatic vocals.

Line-up & Member Paths

Role	Member	Previous Bands	Later/Notable
Vocals	nigu	De:zaide → Babysitter	Tosinn → Cocklobin
Guitar	Ku-Noo	Belle Vue → Galruda	Tosinn
Bass	Naoto	Galruda	Tosinn
Drums	Kusuda (KUSUZO)	Belle Vue → Galruda	Tosinn

Guests on Undesirable Guest: Ryo (9gates / black out), Ryuichi (ex-Lastier).

Discography

地雷 (Jirai) — 2003.09.10

Debut single; raw, dramatic statement of their darker palette.

問う心 (Tou Kokoro) — 2004.06.01

More melodic phrasing; moody chorus and heavier bass presence.

wander vogel — 2004.09.06

Atmospheric guitars and somber dynamics; a fan-favourite cut.

Undesirable Guest — 2004.11.17

Heavier, layered arrangement; features guest vocals (Ryo / Ryuichi).

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In Summary

Tosinn is one of those “blink and you miss it” VK acts: one year, four singles, and gone. But through nigu’s later success in Cocklobin, their legacy threads into the broader VK tapestry. Perfect band to dig into if you love moody, underground early-2000s visuals.