alice nine. is a Japanese visual kei and J-rock band formed in April 2004 and associated with King Records. The band has also been known as A9 and previously as Alice Nine. Its lineup consists of Shou on vocals, Hiroto on guitar, Tora on guitar, Saga on bass, and Nao on drums.
Its music combines guitar-driven rock energy with melodic writing and a dramatic visual kei identity. Earlier releases were heavier, while later work introduced lighter instruments and synthesizers, showing a shift in sound without losing the contrast between power and atmosphere that defines the band.
