1970 - 2026
Shinya Yamada Japanese Entertainer
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Rest in Peace Shinya Yamada.
Passed away on 17th February, 2026 aged 56.
Shinya Yamada dating history
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Shinya Yamada was previously married to Aya Ishiguro (2000).
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Japanese Entertainer Shinya Yamada was born on 13th January, 1970 in Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan and passed away on 17th Feb 2026 aged 56. He is most remembered for Dir En Grey. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Shinya Yamada is a member of the following lists: 1978 births, 1970 births and Mercury Records artists.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
26 years, 6 months
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| Total | 1 |
26 years, 6 months
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Details
| First Name |
Shinya
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| Last Name |
Yamada
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| Alternative Name |
Shinya
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| Birthday |
13th January, 1970
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| Birthplace |
Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan
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| Died |
17th February, 2026
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Amber
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Asian
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| Nationality |
Japanese
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, singer, drummer, businessman, TV host, actor
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| Occupation |
Entertainer
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| Claim to Fame |
Dir En Grey
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock, Metal, Experimental metal, extreme metal, alternative metal, progressive metal
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| Year(s) Active |
1987–present, 1986–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Drums, Vocals
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| Record Label |
Universal
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| Associated Acts |
Luna Sea, Toshi, Yellow Fried Chickenz, Creature Creature, Potbelly, Dir En Grey, La:Sadie's, Ruby, Siva, Artificial Angel, SERAPH
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| Official Websites |
http://www.shinyashinya.com
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Shinya Yamada (Japanese: 山田 真矢, Hepburn: Yamada Shin'ya; January 13, 1970 – February 17, 2026) was a Japanese musician, media personality and businessman. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Luna Sea from 1989 to their disbandment in 2000, and again from their 2010 reunion until his death from cancer in 2026.
