Formed in 1984, the band released their debut album, Deadline in 1986. DEAD END received interest and attention by musicians and fans due to their technical ability and debut at an early age. Each member had exceptional musical skill and distinguishing character, featuring vocalist MORRIE, bassist Tadashi Masumoto (JOE), guitarist Takahiro and drummer Masaaki Tano. In 1987 on the following release, Ghost of Romance, the guitarist changed to Yuji Adachi, (YOU) and the drummer to Masafumi Minato (MINATO). DEAD END had a significant influence on the Japanese rock scene and were the leaders of visual kei influencing musicians such as Sugizo and Ryyuichi from Luna Sea, Hiro from La'cryma Christi, Hyde,Tetsuya and Sakura from L'Arc-en Ciel, Yasu from Janne da Arc, Kiyoharu and Hitoki from Kuoyume.

The 1988 release, Shambara, had singles in heavy rotation on US MTV, Knac radio, and top UK Import Billboard charts. The 1989 live album, Zero, was the final release until the band's reunion concert in 2009 where they announced their new release Metamorphosis which was released on 11-11-2009. Also on 11-11-2009, 4 out of print re-mastered titles were re-released, Dead Line, with a limited edition version including DVD, as well as Zero, Ghost of Romance, and Shambara. On 3-7-2012 DEAD END's 6th album, DREAM DEMON ANALYZER also available in a limited edition to include different edits of the PV singles Conception, Final Feast, and Song of A Dream Demon. Song of a Dream Demon co-features dancer Masako Yasumoto in the PV. Limited edition also includes a DVD of 5 songs (Conception, Final Feast, Song of A Dream Demon, Devil Sleep, and Sacrifce of the Vision) from the final Death Ace tour live on October 13 at Shibuya O-West. Cover art of DREAM DEMON ANALYZER was created by illustrator and actor Masakane Yonekura..On 12-12-12 DEAD END released a live DVD blu-ray of their 25 year anniversary concert Kaosmoscape. ©DEAD END