Levi Buckley on Instagram: "the GazettE is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2002, known for powerful guitar-driven rock and theatrical live shows that helped define the modern J-Rock scene. They released multiple successful albums and toured internationally, with well-liked songs like Filth in the Beauty and Leech. In April 2024, founding bassist Reita died at age 42; the band did not disclose the cause of his death. Earlier, in December 2022, their original drummer Yune also passed awa