L~Lotus~ is a five-piece band comprising of three ex. as milk members – 蓮華 (Renka) on vocals, saki and Takayuki on guitars, masato on bass, and YUJI on drums. They officially began their activities on March 6th and have released three digital singles to date: 「worry」 on May 19th, 「snow」 on May 26th, and 「tree」 on June 2nd. The members of L~Lotus~ sat down with us to answer a couple of questions, so give it a read to get to know them better! We’d like to thank JapanFiles... Read→
-LEON- is a five-piece band from Gunma comprising of Yuji on vocals, Shin and Koya on guitars, Yamato on bass, and Masashi on drums. Mixing Asian cultural influences with visual rock, -LEON- has a heavy, modern sound with a distinct, ethereal flavor. On December 13th, the band released their first three track mini-album, 「REGULUS」 along with a PV for their song, 「Kokou ni Tou Tsuioku no Kagen no Tsuki」. The members of -LEON- took time to answer a few of our questions, so take a read through... Read→
GLACIER is a five-member group from Okinawa, comprising of Makoto on vocals, Nao on lead guitar, Koujirou on rhythm guitar, Aki on bass, and Yuuki on drums. The band formed in July 2007 and made their major debut a year later on July 23rd. They have released a full album and six singles to date with their seventh single, 「愛の降る街」 (Ai no Furu Machi) which is the third installment of a 7-month digital release project, coming out on June 30th through JapanFiles and on iTunes. The members... Read→
O-PARTS is a two-man unit that started in June of 2009, formed by vocalist sho-ka (ex. Vogus Image) and bassist Jun (GaGaaalinG, ex. WAIVE). On August 20th, they released their first maxi-single entitled 「向日葵」 (Himawari) which included four tracks, all of which made it into the top ten of the Oricon Indies ranking. On May 26th, their second maxi-single, 「煌[kou]」 was released and will be available through JapanFiles from June 6th. Both sho-ka and Jun took time out of their busy schedules... Read→
In 2002, Kaya made his vocal debut in the Mana produced two-man unit, Schwarz Stein. In 2004, Schwarz Stein disbanded, and departing from the label the band was signed to, Kaya became a free singer. Using “aesthetics” as his main theme, Kaya conducts his activities with the goals of “the revolution of the aesthetic senses” and the “liberation of sexuality” in mind, and manages his own lyrics, CD jacket designs, make-up and costume designs as well as the organization... Read→
born is a five member band that began together under RENNY AMY, which was active from August 2005, until December 31st, 2006. Shortly after, the same five members created D&L, and eventually changed their name to ‘born’ on April 9th, 2008 with the sponsored event at Takadanobaba AREA called “born presents 「bug scremo vol.01」”. About a week later, they released their first demonstration single, entitled 「Dust pain」, which was followed by the tour, 「Abnormal skin’s」. Since... Read→
砂月-Satsuki- began his solo career on February 14th, 2009, after spending seven years as the vocalist for RENTRER EN SOI. His first solo release, 「AWAKE」 came out via his online shop on May 9th, and that month he also started his 「AWAKENING TO MOONLIGHT」 tour, which even made a stop in Los Angeles, California. His next release, 「CRYSTAL」 was out on August 21st, which was followed by his 「PEER INTO YOUR CRYSTAL HEART」 tour, where he preformed in both Tokyo and Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Read→
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We have mentioned some time ago that メガマソ (Megamasso) will be releasing a brand-new single. Finally there are more details available:
The single will be entitled 「花びら」(Hanabira) and will go on sale on August 25th. The single will be available in 3 types:
[PRE-ORDER] for 1,890 yen  【CD】 1. 花びら (Hanabira) 2. MOON 3. 花びら（Instrumental） (Hanabira) 【DVD】 |
[PRE-ORDER] for 840 yen  【CD】 1. 花びら (Hanabira) 2. 朧月(Unplugged) (Oborozuki) 3. 花びら（Instrumental） (Hanabira) |
[PRE-ORDER] for 1050 yen  【CD】 1. 花びら (Hanabira) 2. MOON 3. AmberFlight 4. 花びら（Instrumental） (Hanabira) |
The title song will also be the outro theme to anime series “Major.” If you buy the limited type, you’ll get one one trading card randomly chosen from 4 types.
Source: OHP, CDJapan
Kaya posted on his twitter this morning a new promo for the Awilda release that comes out today! What do you think of the style and music? Have you heard any of the three tracks? HEAR JAPAN has already put up the tracks on their site for download/purchase, the samples sound great! You can also get the single over at CD JAPAN!
Tracklisting:
1. Awilda
2. Sink
3. Awilda -Kayaless ver.-
Source: Kaya’s Twitter
リバティーン (Libertine) is a band which has formed in 2009. Originally it consisted only of こう (Kou) and Shin, however few months the other two members joined and now the band’s line-up is:
Vocal: こう (Kou)
Guitar: kazu || ex. スカラブレイ (Skarabrae)
Bass: Shin
Drums: rei || ex. ガイアプラネット (Gaia:Planet)
On September 30th they’ll release their first single entitled 「FLASH BACK」. It will cost 1260 yen and contain following tracks:
・FLASH BACK
・ラピスラズリ
To commemorate the release the band will sponsor a special event on that same day. It will be held at Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE under the title 「少女革命‐其ノ壱‐」(Shoujou Kakumei-Shi no Ichi-). Other participating bands are: auncia, SOMATIC GUARDIAN, FEECHE,『7191…』, R指定 (R-Shitei) and Ap(r)il. The tickets cost 2500 yen in advance and 3000 yen at the door.
Source: OHP, Brand-X
Yesterday we have talked about the fact that ネガ (Nega) is going to stop their activities for a while. However, before that happens, they’ll release a new live DVD on September 15th!
It’ll be entitled 「Depart[ure]-code20100716-」and will contain footage from the band’s 5th anniversary oneman, which was held on July 26th at Shibuya O-WEST under the name 「Depart[ure]～審判の夜～」 (Shinpan no Yoru) . It will include some bonus offshot and documentary footage as well.
Anyway, 優 (Yu) has posted the live’s setlist on his blog, so I assume it will be the same on DVD:
01. NEO DESTRUCTION
02. Soul cry
03. muddy cult
04. 朧 (Oboro)
05. Haunted Jealousy
06. Piano Solo～In the shadow of the rain cloud
07. 深海魚 (Shinkaigyo)
08. guilt trip
09. The Heartless People
10. idle
11. Nameless alice
12. HATE HATE HATE
13. reminiscence
14. Ogress
15. DIS.encore.1
01. Dr＆Ba Solo
02. Another Eyes of reminiscence
03. lust[er]encore.2
01. lover
02. 17歳の孤独 (17 Sai no Kodoku)
03. 壁 (Kabe)
Nevertheless, it seems though that you can order the DVD either via UCP official webshop or at lives.
If you order the DVD through the official UNDER CODE PRODUCTION’s webshop you will get a special bonus DVD which is a live DVD from the special event which took place on July 31st at OSAKA MUSE and was called 「夏の祭典!!スペシャルドリームマッチ!!ネガVS(株）ネガエンタープライゼス〜大阪夏の陣〜」(Natsu no Saiten!! Special Dream Match!! Nega VS Nega Enterprises〜Osaka Natsu no Jin〜).
Furthermore, the last lives before going on pause will be two onemans:
September 19th @ Meguro Rock Maykan
September 23rd @ OSAKA MUSE
The tickets are 3000 yen in pre-sale and 3500 yen at the door.
Hello everyone~! Big Ern here again with the random fact of the day.
Today’s random fact comes from Takeru of DEPAIN.
Takeru says is favourite dish is…..
I admit, cherries are delicious.. but they are not nearly as good as my beloved carrots! If he’s a fruit psycho..then I’m a carrot psycho! Is anyone else overzealous about their favourite foods?
Do you remember when we told you about the 3-months consecutive singles release campaign お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】) is having? Well, there are finally details about the third and last one!
The single will be entitled 「ゆめくじら」(Yumekjira) and will go on sale on September 15th:
TYPE A – 1,050 yen
【CD】
1. ゆめくじら (Yumekjira)
2. Liverty
TYPE B – 1,890 yen
【CD】
1. ゆめくじら (Yumekjira)
2. Liverty
【DVD】
1. Liverty PV
TYPE C – 1,890 yen
【CD】
1. ゆめくじら (Yumekjira)
2. Liverty
【DVD】
1. 溺愛通行物語 (Dekiai Tsuukou Monogatari) (2010.6.23 LIVE)
2. 空の果実-burn out- (Sora no Kajitsu-burn out-) (2010.6.23 LIVE)
Furthermore, they’ll release a new DVD on August 25th under the title 「Divine dolce Col・Tempo」. It will contain footage from their oneman tour’s finale, held at OSAKA MUSE on June 23rd. The DVD costs 3600 yen, make sure to pre-order it, and support the band!
Finally, the band is going to sponsor a short tour in September, which will be called 「くじらのあくび」(Kujira no Akubi). The details are as follows:
Date: September 16th @ OSAKA MUSE
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), BrainStein, えんそく (Ensoku),Roys, ワン★スター (One★Star), PRIMEADDICT
Date: September 25th @ Hamamatsu FORCE
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), Re:dis, えんそく (Ensoku), SOMATIC GUARDIAN, Jackman, PRIMEADDICT, MoNoLith
Date: September 26th @ Sendai MACANA
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), Hi:BRiD, えんそく (Ensoku), SOMATIC GUARDIAN, the CODE., PRIMEADDICT
Date: September 29th @ Nagoya HEARTLAND
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), 東京ミカエル (Tokyo Michael), えんそく (Ensoku), BrainStein, ワン★スター (One★Star), PRIMEADDICT
Date: October 4th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), 東京ミカエル (Tokyo Michael), BrainStein, えんそく (Ensoku), SOMATIC GUARDIAN, Hi:BRiD, PRIMEADDICT
Date: October 28th @ Osaka BIG CAT
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】) and the rest is yet to be announced
The tickets for each event are 3150 yen in advance and 3675 yen at the door.
Source: OHP, CDJapan
Starting today, you can now order Kanon’s new album from MaruMusic.com for only $11.98!
Maru Music presents the highly anticipated second album from Japan’s favorite Gothic Lolita, Kanon Wakeshima. This full-length album entitled Lolitawork Libretto features 13 tracks and includes her latest singles “Tomei no Kagi” and “Lolitawork Libretto -Storytelling by solita-”. Kanon has been working very hard on this album, and she’s looking forward for the fans to hear her results.
Kanon Wakeshima is a artist who is produced by the infamous Mana from the cutting edge group MALICE MIZER. Under Mana’s guidance, Kanon has a strong Visual-kei influence. Since her debut at the young age of 19, Kanon has become a icon for a generation of young girls who dream of beautiful fashion, music and style. Her Gothic Lolita fashion together with her classical cello playing has brought a unique combination to the Visual-kei scene.
Kanon’s story, album and fashion have become the untouchable dream of many of the Goth and Lolita devotees. Still very new to the music scene, yet Kanon has acomplished many goals since her debut. Kanon’s previous songs “Still Doll” and “Suna no Oshiro” were used as theme songs to “Vampire Knight” the highly popular anime shown throughout the world. Kanon has also became the 2009 “Best Newcomer” Shojo Beat Music Award winner.
Asides from being popular in Japan, Kanon Wakeshima’s music is reaching fans on a global scale. In 2009, Kanon was recently a Guest of Honor at France’s Japan Expo. In the same year, Kanon was also a Guest of Honor at one of the largest Anime Convention in the East Coast (Otakon), performing to a full capacity crowd and selling out of her CDs following her performance. Immediately following her performance at Otakon, Kanon gave her US fans a treat by having additional performances in California.
CD Tracklisting:
1 Shakespeare no Wasuremono -Prologue-
2 Kajitsu no Keikoku
3 Heroine Syndrome
4 twinkle star!
5 Tomei no Kagi
6 Marmalade Sky
7 Kuroneko to Pianist no Tango
8 Princess Charleston
9 Tree of Sorrow
10 celmisia
11 Otome no March
12 Shakespeare no Wasuremono -Epilogue-
13 LOLITAWORK LIBRETTO -Storytelling by solita
Source: MaruMusic
Thanks to Cathy for sending in about them.
Corota (ex-Araune) has a new project entitled Rose:bad which just started up activities on July 7th.
The members are:
Vo. かがみ-Kagami-
Gu. ころた-Corota-
They’ve already decided on a live and it will be on September 4th at SOUND AGE -Vol 6- which takes place at Ikebukuro 3-tri-.
Their official site is over here: http://x15.peps.jp/rosebad0707/
And they already also have a MySpace and YouTube page.
From YouTube they have a sound sample, tell us what you think!
Source: Corota’s blog
Thanks to Kouu for the info~.
After a long time 3 of the members of Dio have decided to do a session on August 6th.
They’ll be the opening act at BrainStein’s debut one man live “according to tradition”.
The session members are as follows:
Vo.mikaru (Dio)
Gu.G (the fool)
Gu.速水 (真剣組) (Gu.Hayami (gachi-gumi))
Ba.ivy (Dio)
Dr.denka (Dio)
The live will be August 6th, as I said, and will take place at Shibuya BOXX. Tickets cost 2500yen.
So if anyone is in Japan at the time, it seems like it’d be fun!
Source: mikaru blog, denka blog
Luzmelt have announced that coming this autumn, they’ll be starting up a three consecutive month single release and event campaign!
Not many details are available, however, the release dates are October 20th, November 17th and December 22nd.
Along with each release the band will be holding a commemoration event. For the release of the first single, the event is on October 6th at Takadanobaba AREA and is called 『guilty garden party』.
The next will be on November 4th, again at Takadanobaba AREA and titled 『Virtual Luz-Stream』.
Details for the last event are not yet posted.
Source: Official Mailmag
boogieman have announced that their vocalist Junno has left the band and that due to his departure, they have cancelled their currently scheduled lives.
The following notice was posted on the band’s OHP:
At this time, our vocalist Junno has decided to leave boogieman due to being in considerably poor health.
Junno made the decision himself based on the diagnosis from the doctors, who told him that they felt continuining on in the band would be too difficult for him.
In addition, Junno, along with the boogieman members and staff talked about the future of the band, and decided that with these circumstances it would be impossible to carry out our scheduled performances, and we therefore have decided to cancel them all.
We will be updating about boogieman’s future in due time.
We deeply apologize for the trouble that this has caused.
July 27th, 2010
boogieman
HEAVELL PLOT
Source: vkdb, OHP
That is correct, guitarist Zachi and drummer Tumi are both have left the band LOKI. Zachi just joined the group after the disbandment of his previous band, dotrip in 2009. Their official withdrawal seems to have happened at their last live on July 24th.
Now reverting into a duo, there is no talk about disbandment. Lets hope they continue on with new members, it hasn’t been easy for LOKI since their revival – the band has gone through numerous member changes.
Sources: VKDB, HP
Sadie has announced their first three consecutive single release campaign and a tour coming! First single is titled as 「クライモア」 (Kuraimoa). It will be out September 29th and costs 1,200 yen. There isn’t any details of other two singles on OHP.
To promote their singles they will also have tour called 「Deep Impact」 – with 32 dates and 30 places. Only seven of them will be one mans though.
tour 2010
「Deep Impact」10.01. @ Osaka MUSE
open 18:30 / start 19:00 * one man10.02. @ Kobe VARIT
open 18:00 / start 18:3010.08. @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Kumagaya VJ-1
open 18:30 / start 19:0010.09. @ Yokohama BAYSIS
open 18:00 / start 18:3010.11. @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin VJ-3
open 17:30 / start 18:0010.16. @ Shiga U★STONE
open 17:30 / start 18:00 * one man10.23. @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
open 18:00 / start 18:30 *one man10.24. @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
open 17:30 / start 18:00 * one man10.27. @ Aomori QUARTER
open 18:30 / start 19:0010.28. @ Morioka club Change WAVE
open 18:30 / start 19:0010.29. @ Yamagata Music Showa Session
open 18:30 / start 19:0010.31. @ Sendai CLUB JUNK BOX
open 17:30 / start 18:0011.03. @ Kashiwa PALOOZA
open 17:30 / start 18:0011.04. @ Shin-Yokohama Sunphonix Hall
open 18:30 / start 19:0011.06. @ Hamamatsu FORCE
open 18:00 / start 18:3011.07. @ Gifu club-G
open 17:30 / start 18:0011.10. @ Hiroshima Namiji Junction
open 18:30 / start 19:0011.12. @ Okayama IMAGE
open 18:30 / start 19:0011.13. @ Yonago AZTiC laughs
open 18:00 / start 18:3011.20. @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX
open 18:00 / start 18:3011.21. @ Kanazawa AZ
open 17:30 / start 18:0011.23. @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX
open 17:30 / start 18:0012.03. @ Kochi X-pt.
open 18:30 / start 19:0012.04. @ Matsuyama Salon Kitty
open 18:00 / start 18:3012.08. @ Kagoshima SR HALL
open 18:30 / start 19:0012.09. @ Kumamoto DRUM Be-9 V2
open 18:30 / start 19:0012.11. @ Fukuoka DRUM SON
open 18:00 / start 18:3012.12. @ Fukuoka DRUM SON
open 17:30 / start 18:00 * one man12.22. @ Osaka BIG CAT
open 18:00 / start 19:00 *one man12.25. @ Nagoya E.L.L
open 17:30 / start 18:30 *one manTour Final
December 29th @ Shinkiba Studio Coast
open 16:00 / start 17:00
Tickets for each show will cost 3,800 yen, expect the tour final which tickets costs 4,300 yen.
Exciting news, don’t you think?
Source: OHP, Jishuban Club
The band will be going on an activity pause in September. San’s blog post from the other day is suggesting the band will NOT disband, they are simply needing time to strengthen their skills and need to recharge. So no worries Nega fans, the hiatus shouldn’t be too long!
Sources: VKDB, San’s blog
Cool news for all Zig+Zag fans! The band will be releasing a new single on October 20th entitled 「マカフシギかぞえうた」(Makafushigi Kazoe Uta). It will cost 1000 yen. More details to follow.
The upcoming live schedule for the band looks as follows:
August 3rd @ Meguro THE LIVE STATION
August 15th @ Motoyawata ROUTE14
August 20th @ Meguro Rock Maykan
September 30th @ Nagoya HOLIDAY
Source: OHP, Visunavi, Vsoku
C≠P have announced that they not only will be releasing a new maxi-single this autumn, but also they will have a oneman live, which is certainly great news for all fans!
The maxi-single will be released on November 10th under the title 「Radical,Cherry Boy&Girl」. It will come in two types, both for 1575 yen:
TYPE A:
【CD】
1. Cherry Boy&Girl
2. 横顔 (Yokogao)
【DVD】
1. Cherry Boy&Girl PV
TYPE B:
【CD】
1. Cherry Boy&Girl
2. foo…?
3. 陽のかけら触れる場所まで (Hi no Kakera Fureru Basho made)
To commemorate both the release and their first anniversary they’ll hold their first oneman on November 10th. It will take place at Osaka America Village CLAPPER and will be entitled 『好きに暴れちゃってぇ〜↑↑』(Suki ni Abarechattee). The tickets cost 2800 yen in advance and 3300 yen at the door.
Source: OHP
On August 16th there will be a flower offering ceremony for the late Daisuke, who passed away earlier this month.
It’s sponsored by the studs and will take place at Zepp Tokyo between 14:30 and 21:00 with the last flower offerings being accepted at 20:30.
People will be able to go up sequentially in the order of arrival to place their flowers, and there will be stands to place donated flowers (arrangements). It’s asked that the people attending wear informal clothes, but everyone can go- admission is free.
Source: the studs OHP
Hello, long time everyone! I’m sorry, I went off temporarily to save the universe from certain doom! So I didn’t write random fact for some days… But, I’m back now with today’s random fact!
Today’s random fact is about Show from LOST ASH ………and shampoo.
In his blog he wrote that he’s recently changed to using pantene shampoo and conditioner and he’s pretty smitten with the results, as he believes it’s improved his hair a bit since he’s started.
Show then went on to tell a story of when he once mistook body soap for shampoo and it made his hair VERY squeaky (￣□￣;)!!
I hate when one makes such mistakes! Has anyone else done that? I can’t say I’ve done it with shampoo..but I’ve certainly mistaken things for other things before!
CODE7203-KineSicS will be releasing a new CD entitled 「ココロノトヒラケゴマ」 (Kokoro no to Hirakegoma) on December 5th! Unfortunately this is all what is known so far, but we will make sure to keep you updated about any further details!
Furthermore, the band has announced that to celebrate each member’s birthday, they’ll be sponsoring special events:
October 15th @ Shinjuku FNV ・・ 駿 (Shun)
November 11th @ Ikebukuro CYBER ・ ・慎吾 (Shingo)
December 15th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA ・ ・ユウギ (Yuugi)
December 17th @ Shinsaibashi FANJ twice ・・ MAR
Source: OHP
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