White Ash (band)

White Ash (ホワイト・アッシュ, Howaito Asshu, stylized in all caps) was a Japanese rock band. Formed in 2006, the quartet was initially a cover band of Arctic Monkeys.[1] Upon its release of the compilation album Love, On December 22, 2016, it was announced that they will disband for the reasons that weren't disclosed.[2] White Ash disbanded in March 2017.[3]

White Ash
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2006 (2006)–2017 (2017)
LabelsVAP Inc.
Past members
  • Nobita
  • Yama-san
  • Aya
  • Tsuyoshi
Websitewhiteash.jp

Members

Instruments adapted from White Ash's official website.[4]

  • Nobita – vocals, guitar
  • Yama-san – guitar
  • Aya – bass
  • Tsuyoshi – drums

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6]		 Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[upper-alpha 1]		 Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[upper-alpha 2]
Quit or Quiet 21 21 — 11,022
Ciao, Fake Kings
  • Released: December 11, 2013
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
 23 20 — 10,687
The Dark Black Groove
  • Released: March 4, 2015
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
 33 39 — 5,323
Spade 3
  • Released: March 16, 2016
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
 23 19 32 4,062

Compilation albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6]		 Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[upper-alpha 1]		 Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[upper-alpha 2]
Love 54 44 78 1,967

Mini-albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales[5]
Oricon Albums Chart
[6]		 Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales
[upper-alpha 1]		 Billboard Japan Hot Albums
[upper-alpha 2]
On the Other Hand, The Russia Is... — — —
Waltz with Valkyrie
  • Released: July 6, 2011
  • Label: Crux, Roof Top
  • Format: CD, digital download
 157 — — 1,463
Quest
  • Released: August 17, 2016
  • Label: VAP
  • Format: CD, digital download
 20 19 52 3,429

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Sales[5] Album
Oricon Singles Chart
[16]		 Billboard Japan Hot 100
[upper-alpha 3]
"Paranoia" 2011 77 — 1,269 Quit or Quiet
"Kiddie" 2012 29 — 3,167
"Would You Be My Valentine?" 2013 20 12 4,815 Non-album single
"Velocity" 39 29 4,107
"Crowds" 28 18 9,905
"Hopes Bright" 2014 26 30 3,961 The Dark Black Groove
"Insight" 2015 34 40 4,602 Spade 3
"Ledger" —

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Ref.
"White Ash" 2014 Rock and Sympathy: Tribute to The Pillows [22]

Notes
  1. Week references for Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales: Quit or Quiet,[7] Ciao, Fake Kings,[8] The Dark Black Groove,[9] Spade 3,[10] Quest,[11] Love.[12]
  2. Week references for Billboard Japan Hot Albums: Spade 3,[13] Quest,[14] Love,[15]
  3. Week references for Billboard Japan Hot 100: "Would You Be My Valentine?",[17] "Velocity",[18] "Crowds",[19] "Hopes Bright",[20] "Insight/Ledger".[21]

References
  1. Daisuke, Kikuchi (September 10, 2015). "White Ash provides sludgy soundtrack to 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain'". The Japan Times. Nifco. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  2. "Gatchaman Crowds' White Ash Band Breaks Up in March". Anime News Network. December 23, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  3. WHITE ASH、3月に解散. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 22, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  4. "White Ash – Biography". White Ash (in Japanese). Amuse, Inc. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  5. オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 －CD・ブルーレイ・DVD・書籍・コミック－. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  6. WHITE ASHのアルバム売上ランキング. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  7. "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  8. "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  9. "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  10. "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  11. "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  12. "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  13. "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  14. "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  15. "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  16. WHITE ASHのシングル売上ランキング. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  17. "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  18. "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  19. "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  20. "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  21. "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Hankyu Hanshin Holdings. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  22. 祝25周年！the pillowsトリビュート盤に後輩14組参加. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 16, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
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