GNOSIS グノーシス Japanese grunge band. since 2000.03.21.

Troll8 is an alternative rock band based in the Kanto region. They have transformed their style into a whole new sound by unabashedly absorbing a wide range of genres. A combination of incredible compositional genius, melodies unique in Japan, overwhelmingly intense and thrilling live performances, and a piercing message make them a must listen

2010: Founded by Troll8 frontman and vocal Kaoru, Soul-D! guitarist Hidetaka, and Bass guitarist Koichi.

2011: Drummer Michio (ex-member of The fantastic designs, Two Ball Loo, and WASH?) officially joins the group.

February 2012: First US tour with Gnosis. A second US tour is planned for September 2012.

August 2012: Release of their first single Your Name is My Name.
After a release party at K's Dream Inage, they leave for their first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour.

October 2012: Performance at Shibuya O-WEST.

2013: Currently, the band is preparing for new movements, planning tours in Asia, Europe, and the States.