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Line 1: {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --> \| Name = ~~Howard~~Shibutani ~~Jones~~Subaru <br>渋谷すばる \| Img = ~~Howard~~ ~~Jones killswitch.JPG~~ \| Img_capt = ~~Howard Jones onstage~~ \| Img_size = <!-- Only for images narrower than 220 pixels --> \| ~~Background~~Landscape = \| ~~Birth_name~~Background = group_or_band \| ~~Alias~~Birth_name = Shibutani =Subaru \| ~~Born~~Alias = Shibuyan, Baru, Babu, Occhan \| Born = {{birth date and age\|1981\|09\|22}} ~~\| Died~~ \| ~~Instrument~~Origin = {{flagicon\|Japan}}[[~~Singer\|Vocals~~Osaka]], [[Japan]] \| ~~Genre~~ Instrument = ~~[[Metalcore]]~~Guitar \| ~~Occupation~~Genre = [[J-pop]] \| ~~Years_active~~Occupation = [[Singer]], [[actor]] \| Label = [[~~Ferret~~Johnny ~~Records]]<br/>[[Roadrunner~~& ~~Records~~Associates]] \| Associated_acts = [[~~Killswitch Engage]]<br/>[[Blood Has Been Shed~~Kanjani∞\|Kanjani8]] ~~\| URL =~~ ~~\| Notable_instruments =~~ }} == Profile == '''Name:''' 渋谷すばる '''Name (romaji):''' Shibutani Subaru '''Nickname:''' Shibuyan, Baru, Babu, Occhan, Shibuya '''Profession:''' Singer and actor '''Date of birth:''' {{birth date and age\|1981\|09\|22}} '''Birthplace:''' Osaka, Japan '''Height:''' 165cm '''Blood type:''' O '''Star sign:''' Virgo '''Jpop group:''' [[Kanjani8]] '''Talent agency:''' [[Johnny's Entertainment]] ==Trivia== ~~'''Howard Jones''' is the current lead singer of [[metalcore]] band [[Killswitch Engage]] band.~~ Is the main vocal for [[Kanjani8]]. * [[Kanjani8]]'s first single Naniwa Iroha Bushi was released nationwide on September 22nd, 2004, making their official debut annaversary the same day as Subaru's birthday, which is also the same date that Subaru entered the jimusho. * Is part of the subgroups Subaru Band, and SanKyoudai. * He is the Red Ranger in Kanjani8's Eight Ranger skits. * Write lyrics for some of his solos. * Usually seen wearing a glove on his right hand to cover a tattoo that he has. * As a Johnny's Jr. (before debut) he was at the top along side [[Hideaki Takizawa]]. It was "Takki of the East ([[Kantō region\|Kantō]]), Subaru of the West ([[Kansai]])". (東の滝沢・西の渋谷) * Often teased by teammates for his old-man-like behaviors. * Loves hats. Claims to have over 100 of them. ==~~=Biography=~~ Discography == Jones is a longterm [[World Wrestling Entertainment\|WWE]] fan, as confirmed in a recent interview regarding the [[WWE Wreckless Intent]] album, he confirmed it was a dream come true to work with the organization. Killswitch Engage's song 'This Fire Burns' is the current theme of [[ECW]] Extremist [[CM Punk]]. Originally from Central [[Ohio]] (Columbus) area, he resides in the New England area where both his bands originated. His band success did not start until he relocated to Connecticut for his endeavour with Blood Has Been Shed. {{dablink\|For releases as a member of Kanjani∞, please see [[Kanjani∞#Discography\|Kanjani∞]].}} After the release of ''The Novella of Uriel'', the band went on tour, but Howard was eventually approached for a bigger project. Fellow New England metal band [[Killswitch Engage]] had lost their lead singer, [[Jesse Leach]], and Howard auditioned to take his place. Howard Jones replaced the lead singer of Killswitch Engage, [[Jesse Leach]], in July of 2002, shortly after the release of ''[[Alive or Just Breathing]]'', Killswitch Engage's Roadrunner Records debut album. == Concerts/Tours == Meanwhile, [[Blood Has Been Shed]] released their third album, ''Spirals'' in 2003. Critical reviews were mixed, with some saying the album was a bit stray from the music found on ''I Dwell'' and ''Novella'', while fans found it to be the band's most sonically-challenging album yet. '''X-mas Party''' [Christmas concerts]'' (2002 -2005) at [http://www.octb.jp/english/search/detail.cgi?id=00137&func=course&cls0=true&cls1=6&cls2=2 Osaka Shochiku-za] The first time fans heard Howard with Killswitch Engage was on a re-recording of the track "Fixation on the Darkness" on ''[[Alive or Just Breathing]]''. Later, he would be heard on the song "When Darkness Falls", which was first released on the soundtrack for the movie [[Freddy vs. Jason]]. Finally, Killswitch Engage released their first album with Howard as the new singer, as well as [[Blood Has Been Shed]] drummer Justin Foley. [[The End of Heartache]] would spawn two successful singles, "Rose of Sharyn" and the Grammy-nominated title track, "The End of Heartache". There was a minor spot of controversy with some fans over the Grammy nomination, as the song that was picked was a remixed version that would eventually appear on the [[Resident Evil: Apocalypse]] soundtrack. The difference between the original recording and the remixed version is a matter of the song being sung in a traditional singing style rather than using the original scream track that appears on the album. '''[[Osaka-jo Hall]] Zenyasai ''' ''1st live'' (Summer 2005) In November 2006, Killswitch Engage released their fourth album (and second with Howard Jones) entitled ''As Daylight Dies''. The album has already spawned the single "My Curse", and it has been cited by the band through numerous interviews that the album recalls influences from bands in the [[NOLA]] music scene, as well as metal bands like Pantera and Machine Head. '''F.T.O.N.''' (Funky Tokyo Osaka Nagoya) ''1st tour'' (Summer 2006) Despite his frontman role in [[Killswitch Engage]], Howard is still the lead singer for [[Blood Has Been Shed]], and it has been stated that there will be a new album from the band sometime, but there has been no official date set. '''''1st Nationwide tour''''' (Fall/Autumn 2006) Aside from singing, Howard has also taken on the role of a manager to new and upcoming artists. Currently, he manages two bands, which include [[Twelve Tribes (band)\|Twelve Tribes]], [[Mikoto]], and producer [[Zeuss]]. '''''2nd Nationwide tour''''' (Winter 2006) ~~==Discography==~~ ~~===With [[Blood Has Been Shed]]===~~ ''[[I Dwell on Thoughts of You]]'' ([[September 21]], [[1999]], [[Ferret Records]]) ''[[Novella of Uriel]]'' ([[February 20]], [[2001]], [[Ferret Records]]) ''[[Spirals (album)\|Spirals]]'' ([[March 11]], [[2003]], [[Ferret Records]]) ~~===With [[Killswitch Engage]]===~~ ''[[The End of Heartache]]'' ([[May 11]], [[2004]], [[Roadrunner Records]]) ''[[As Daylight Dies]]'' ([[November 21]], [[2006]], [[Roadrunner Records]]) '''''WHAT! REALLY!? SURPRISE!! Kanjani8 Dome Concert in OSAKA''''' (February 24-25, 2007) at Kyocera Dome Osaka ~~===Guest Appearances===~~ ~~(not in chronological order)~~ [[Roadrunner United]] – ''All-Star Sessions'' ("The Dagger") [[Every Time I Die]] – ''[[Last Night in Town]]'' ("Punch-Drunk Punk Rock Romance") [[36 Crazyfists]] – ''[[Rest Inside the Flames]]'' ("Elysium") [[Demon Hunter]] – ''[[Summer of Darkness]]'' ("Our Faces Fall Apart") [[Throwdown]] – ''[[Vendetta (Throwdown album)\|Vendetta]]'' ("The Behind") [[Eighteen Visions]] – ''[[Vanity (album)\|Vanity]]'' ("One Hell of a Prize Fighter") ==Activities== '''''Weekly Variety Shows''''' ~~{{KillswitchEngage}}~~ '''[http://www.ktv.co.jp/b/honjani/ Honjani]''' ([[Kansai TV]] & [[Fuji TV]], 2003.06.10 - present) ~~[[Category:Heavy metal musicians\|Jones, Howard]]~~ '''Mucha Buri''' ([[TV Tokyo]], 2007.04.03 - present) ~~[[Category:African American musicians\|Jones, Howard]]~~ -ended- '''[http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/suka-j/ Suka J]''' ([[TV Tokyo]], 2005.10.04 - 2007.03.27) -ended- '''Mugendai no Gimon''' ([[TV Tokyo]]) {2005.04.05 - 2005.09.27} -ended- '''Urajani''' ([[TV Tokyo]]) {2004.04.06 - 2005.03.29} -ended- '''J<sup>3</sup>Kansai''' ([[Kansai TV]]) {2002.10.02 - 2003.03.26} '''''TV Dramas''''' [http://www.ktv.co.jp/kanjani/double/index.html Double] (KTV, 2006) [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337025/ Platonic Sex] (2001) [[Worst Dates in History]] (2001) [[Abunai houkago]] (1999) [[Kowai Nichiyoubi]] (1999) [[Shichinin no Samurai J ke no Hanran]] (七人のサムライ J家の反乱) (1999) '''''Stage''''' ''Kyo To Kyo'' (1997) ''Mask'' (1997) ''Kyo To Kyo'' (1998) ''Millenium Shock''(2000) ''Another'' (2002) ''Douton Boys'' (2003) ''Summer Storm'' (2004) ''Never Gonna Dance'' (2005) ''Hey!Say!Dream Boy''(2005) ''Magical Summer'' (2005) ''Dream Boys''(2005) ''Another's Another'' (2006) ''Dream Boys'' (2006) ==External links== * [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Shibutani_Subaru Subaru Shibutani(Drama wiki)] {{DEFAULTSORT:Shibutani, Subaru}} [[Category:Japanese actors]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Members of boy bands]] [[Category:Johnny's Entertainment]] [[ja:渋谷すばる]] [[sv:Shibutani Subaru]] [[zh:澀谷昴]]

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