In 2006, following a Valentine’s Day concert, Nunome left the band.
In early 2006 touring expanded to the United States. The band performed in Austin, Texas , at the South by Southwest festival, New York City at the Avalon Club and Los Angeles, California , at the Wiltern Theatre , followed by the North American release of Withering to Death. Again,…
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Later that summer, Kawakami recruited Masaki Shirai, a former classmate from Sagamihara-Yaei High School , as a support rhythm guitarist.
After three years of attending the Fuji Rock Fes, AKFG had the opportunity to perform on its coveted primary Green Stage for the first time at Fuji Rock Festival 06.
The band began 2006 with the release of their upcoming album’s second single, ” World Apart .”
They also appeared as guests on GOGOICHI –SPACE SHOWER CHART SHOW– on November 27 on SPACE SHOWER TV.
The support for Ajikan eventually resulted in Tofu Records striking a contract to release Sol-fa in the United States on October 18, 2005.
In September 2005, Guitar Wolf played their first show with a new bassist, U.G
In August 2005, the band went on a nationwide tour for their album Awake .
Another of the band’s single, ” Link “, was released on July 20, 2005.