Rät̷sel (レーツェル) forms in Chiba (千葉)千葉.
V. Keï / G. mikito / G. KYOU (鏡) / B. SHELL (シェール) / D. SKY
Note: A flyer mentions the band's self-titled demo tape was freely distributed at this live. This could be a third version of their first demo tape, or perhaps the second version, as Kei mentioned on Twitter that an unspecified demo tape release was postponed. The flyer also mentions that an important announcement would be made at the live event.
Lineup changes occur, probably in mid-to-late 1997. Initially, all members except Keï left, and a bassist called SATOSHI temporarily joined before NOV.
V. Keï / G. Yuki (雪) / B. NOV / D. Kiyotaka (清隆) (Akui no Kajitsu lineup)
By November, Kazuki had joined the band.
V. Keï / G. Yuki (雪) / B. NOV / D. Kazuki (禍月)
Rät̷sel performs with Eliphas Levi. After the concert, Kei and Yuki are invited to join Eliphas Levi (Yuki would later decline).
This date is mentioned as the start of "Act 2" in a flyer. Perhaps the first live with Kazuki?
Rät̷sel disbands
Rät̷sel was a visual kei band in Chiba. They were part of the kote kei subgenre. They were active from 1996 to 1997 and are now disbanded.