Its current line-up consists of original members Aki and Kenzi on vocals and drums respectively, Hideto and Kentarou on guitar, and Ruiji on bass.
At the beginning of their career numerous appearances at various small clubs was marked by persistent displays of violent behavior.
This contributed to the formation of a menacing charisma, making them legendary within the independent visual kei scene.
In 1997 they made a deal with major label VAP and released the album D.P.S, but the next year they returned to the independent music scene again.
Despite the frequent, difficult-to-keep-track-of line-up changes The Dead Pop Stars remain a prolific touring act, continuing to be as antisocial as ever.