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  • Interview with L~Lotus~

    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→

  • Interview with -LEON-

    -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→

  • Interview with GLACIER

    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→

  • Interview with O-PARTS

    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→

  • Interview with Kaya

    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→

  • Interview with born

    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→

  • Interview with Satsuki

    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→

2nd major single from heidi.
Posted on July 2, 2010 in New release, Release

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Certainly good news for heidi. fans! The band has announced second major single relese. 「∞ループ」(∞ loop) will be out 25th August in two types.

【Limited Edition】 CD+DVD
cost 1,890 yen
1.∞ループ (∞ loop)
2.霞 (Kasumi)
3.ペイン (Pain)
4.∞ループ (∞ loop) (Instrumental )
+ DVD:「∞ループ」(∞ loop) MUSIC CLIP & making of
Pre-order it here @ CD Japan!

【Regular Edition】 CD only
cost 1,260 yen
1. ∞ループ (∞ loop)
2. 霞 (Kasumi)
3. デイズ (Days)
4. ∞ループ (∞ loop) (Instrumental)
Pre-order it here @ CD Japan!

Source: CD Japan, OHP

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New single for Aira
Posted on July 2, 2010 in New release

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愛飴羅 (Aira) have announced that they’ll be releasing a new single soon! It will go on sale on July 15th, but the presale during the band’s live has already begun on June 5th, during the band’s third sponsored event!

Anyway, the single is going to be entitled 「愛のうた」 (Ai no Uta) and will cost 1575 yen. The tracklist is as follows:

01. 愛のうた (Ai no Uta)
02. 木枯らし (Kogarashi)
03. 終わらない恋…始まらない愛。(Owaranai Koi… Hajimaranai Ai.)

Source: Jishubanclub, OHP

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random fact of the day
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Random Fact

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Again from Music Japan…. These questions and answers amuse me! I would want an umbrella like this because of my stubby arms wouldn’t be able to hold a large umbrella. Yasuno is so smart!

Q5：【Invent a never-before-seen umbrella!】
Out of the blue you are asked to design a brand new umbrella! If you were to invent an unheard-of added feature, what would it be? Please use this space to draw the design!

A5: A “hands-free umbrella” with something like roller skates under the handle. It would move automatically.

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Dlocy first maxi and sponsored event
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Event, New release

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Dlocy will be releasing their first maxi single on October 1st for 1470 yen!

The single will be called 『秘密のお茶会とアリスのおもちゃ箱』 (Himitsu no Ochakai to Alice no Omocha Hako; The Secret Tea Party and Alice’s Toybox) and contains three tracks:
1.不思議の国の扉 (Fushigi no Kuni no Tobira; The to the Mysterious World)
2.白うさぎとアリスの鬼ごっこ (Shiro Usagi to Alice no Onigokko; The White Rabbit and Alice’s Game of Tag)
3.逆さ鏡と黒涙 (Chikasa Kagami to Kuronamida; The Reverse Mirror and Black Tears)

I love the titles of everything.

Along with the release, they’ll sponsoring their first event! The event is on October 10th at HOLIDAY OSAKA and titled 『はちゃめちゃ☆パラレル舞踏会 Vol.1』 (Hachamecha☆Parallel Butoukai; Nonesense☆The Parallel Ball). Further details are not yet available.

Source: Livquer Records

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First single for Otogadead
Posted on July 2, 2009 in New release

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オトガデッド (Otogadead) will be releasing their first maxi-single on July 22nd! The sngle will be called 「clockwork oblivion」 and will contain three tracks for 1575 yen.

Source: OHP

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Interesting photobooks from D
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Cool, New release

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As of June 30th until September 30th, D will be taking orders for their newest photo book!

It’s actually a pretty interesting idea; they’re having fans create their own photobooks — which means you get the choose the photos!

This particular photobook is the D TOUR2009 “Genetic World” ～PhotoBook Vol.1～, which will contain live photos from their performance on April 11th at Sun Pheonix Hall.

There are two sizes available:
A3 for 4200 yen, and 28 photos (from a selection of 100)
A4 for 3200 yen, and 32 photos (from a selection of 100)

Your name can also be printed on an particular photo, making the book 100% your own! To check out the photos that are available and to create your own mock up version, you can visit http://www.god4u.jp/d2009/.

You thought that was it? It’s not. THERE’S MORE.
Those who purchase the A3 version are able to entry a lottery and eligible to win a “Secret Collection”, which contains photos from backstage and rehearsals.

Ten people who buy the A4 version have a chance to win signed photos of all the members.

On August 7th, the band will be releasing the D TOUR2009 “Genetic World”～Photo Book vol.2～, which will have photos from their live on June 21st at Shinagawa Stellarball. They’ll be releasing six versions; one for each member, and a collective “D” version as well.

More details on that as they come!

Source: OHP

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New conceptual mini-album for Ensoku
Posted on July 2, 2009 in New release

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えんそく (Ensoku) has announced the release of their second conceptual mini-album which will be titled 「東京行き」 (Tokyoiki) and limited to mail order purchases only.

The mini-album will cost 2500 yen, and contain six tracks including:
「the smoking sad tune」 [Originally distributed at their Sendai oneman]
「ハイウェイ・スター・ラブ」 (Highway Star Love) [Originally distributed at their Nagoya oneman]
「東京駅着、逢魔刻。」 (Tokyoekichaku, Oumadoki) [Originally distributed at their Tokyo oneman]

The album will be up for release on the 25th of the month.

The band will also be having a oneman live on September 20th at Kouenji Club Mission’s, called 『Ｉ・the原点(Restarting & Turning)～高円寺より「アイ」を込めて～』 (I・the Genten (Restarting & Turning)～Kouenji yori 「Ai」 wo Komete～). The show will cost 2000 yen to attend, and tickets go on sale starting July 19th. That day they will have an important announcement.

Source: OHP

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Third single for ALSDEAD
Posted on July 2, 2009 in New release

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ALSDEAD will be releasing their third single on October 7th called 「PARADOX」.

The single will contain three tracks, and will be available for sale at their lives starting on September 24th at Meguro Rock Maykan.

Source: OHP

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Modern Suite disbands
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Disbanding

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After three years of activity, モダン組曲 (Modern Suite) disbanded on July 1st.

The members explain that although they had various feelings about it, and felt that they wanted to continue, they could not reach a conclusion to how they wanted to proceed with the band. Therefore, they felt the best option was to break up.

They apologize for the lateness of the announcement, and hope that the fans can understand their decision. They thank all their “Babys” (fans) for their support.

Source: vkdb, OHP, Member’s Blogs

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Thursday’s new bands
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Introduction, New band, Release

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Half way now ! Do you like having new bands introduced on ST ? Don’t forget, opinions are always welcome !
Today’s bands are :

Marrow Haze

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Vo. Haizi
Gu. Daiki
Gu. Reki
Ba. Nao
Dr. You

Marrow Haze is another young band hailing from Osaka. Even if it’s written on their OHP that it’s opened for more than a year, I think they just made a mistake between the 2008 and 2009 because they seems to have formed only back in January ! Since then, they’ve been performing in the Kansai area (Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe), and lately, they’ve been taking part in some interesting events, like they will on July 15th for example at Kyoto ARC DEUX along with bands such as : WHITEBLACK, n’Dool, R指定 (R-Shitei), GRiST, or LiCKER…

The band also have a Myspace on which you listen to their first song entitled 「Blooming Out of Season」! The recording quality isn’t the best, but they sound rather good to me, so you should keep an eye on them ! And actually, this song is just one song out of the three tracks there are on their first distributed single, that they’ve been giving out since April (100 copies).

OHP : http://marrow-haze.com/

Shade

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Vo. Ryuu
Gu. Shingo
Ba. Jou
Dr. Takuto

Once again, this is a fairly young band from Osaka ! The band officially formed in November 2008, and they’ve started live activities in the beginning of 2009.

An interesting point is that the band itself has written that they formed to create a music that could not be defined by words or that we could not affiliate with any kind of music we already know. As for their live, they want to show what the word “darness” means to them. All this may seem pretty common, but it’s always nice to see and understand what’s the band’s goal is !

Other than that, Shade will also have its first release this summer ! And it’s quite a big surprise for a such a young and small band but… they will start with an album ! The details are still unknown but it seems they’re working hard on it, the even took a month off of live activities in that purpose ! I’m really excited about this first release !

OHP : http://www.shade-web.com/

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Tragus. news and introduction
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Departure, Introduction

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Tragus. has announced that at their live on July 10th at HOLIDAY NAGOYA, their bassist 蓮架-Renka- will be leaving the band.

Renka’s reason for leaving is because he feels that his path in life, and the path for him being Renka of Tragus. are two roads that are not compatible. He apologizes to the fans and thanks everyone for their support, saying that Tragus. will continue to push forward, and even though he’s no longer in the band, he supports them from the bottom of his heart.

Tragus. isn’t a band we’ve introduced here on Shattered-Tranquility, so there’s no time like the present! This band about a year ago, on July 26th, 2008. Being based out of Nagoya, nearly all of their lives have been local.

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They are currently (until July 10th) a four member band:
Vocals – 響 (Hibiki)
Guitar – 咲夜 (Sakuya)
Guitar – 庵 (Iori)
Bass – 蓮架 (Renka)

Each of the members have a blog on Ameba, so click their names above to check them out.

So far, Tragus. has released two free singles, one free mini-album, and a demonstration single which was 300 yen. You can check out their music on their OHP, and a few of the songs have links to samples. The samples, however, don’t work on my computer so I’m not sure if it’s just me, or if they’re not working at all.

Source: vkdb, OHP

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THE KIDDIE’s song an ending theme
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Cool, News

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For the month of July, THE KIDDIE’s song 「elite STAR+」, will be used as the ending theme for the CBC radio show, 「さゆぱら」 (Sayupara).

The show airs every week from Monday thru Friday, from 9:00pm for one hour.

Source: OHP

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1st live DVD for 9GOATS BLACK OUT !
Posted on July 2, 2009 in New release, Oneman, PV, YouTube

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Thanks to Noora for sending this in !

9GOATS BLACK OUT will release their first live DVD this summer ! This has been shot during their first one-man on April 11th at Shibuya BOXX. 「Bright Garden」 will contain 13 songs plus some offshots and the PV for 「sink」. All in all, the DVD will last 75 minutes and the band has already posted a commercial to promote this release on their Youtube account. I can’t wait to see the full version !

Oh but, I almost forgot to point an important fact… this DVD will be sold only at their lives.

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CINDY&KATE’s New Look
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Costumes

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CINDY&KATE (シンディケイト）has updated their ohp with their new look, including their new members as well!!

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source: OHP

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message from hiroki of since 1889
Posted on July 2, 2009 in Message, Myspace

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I am going to miss this band. Hiroki of Since 1889 has posted an english comment about disbanding.

Thanks for the messages from friends&fans all over the world.It’s our first time in life to have messages from overseas,and I’m very impressed.
About the disband,we’ve had a lot of discussion until this decision.We all love music,and no one wants to quit it.
We want to see you soon,even in a different way–and that time,I hope we can play our music overseas too.We still want to make people happier with our music,and we believe we can do it.
Thanks for all your support,and thanks to all the friends&fans who was concerned with Since1889.
Sorry for my bad English!!
Hope to see you on August 1st!
Hiroki

Awww

Source: Since1889 myspace

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CindyKate’s 2nd mini
Posted on July 2, 2008 in New release, Oneman

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CindyKate has announced that somewhere at the beginning of October they’ll be releasing their second mini-album!

So far those are all the details that we have, and of course we’ll update with more when we know it!

The band has also announced that on November 2nd they’ll be having a oneman live at Ikubukuro Cyber.

Looks like the boys are doing well as of late!

Source: OHP

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Seperated at Birth
Posted on July 2, 2008 in Separated

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knight (LSD vocalist) and super sexy gothic Mr Potato Head made by Adrienne.

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Random Fact of the Day
Posted on July 2, 2008 in Random Fact

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Today’s random fact is from Sana (formerly of MASK, now a solo artist) and comes from Honesty in Cure Vol. 45.

Q. What occupation you admire and would like to try?
Actor

As for myself, there are a lot of things I would like to try. One occupation would be a taxi driver. I would like to be known as Big Ern, Taxi Extraordinaire. What occupation would our ST readers like to try?

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ASS’n'ARRow～あすなろ～’s New Release Details
Posted on July 2, 2008 in New release

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Awhile ago Adrienne posted about a new release by ASS’n'ARRow～あすなろ～ coming out.  Well, here are a few more details about the release.

The release is called ハロハロパレカイコ (haro haro parekaiko). It will contain 5 tracks and cost 1800 yen! According to Jishuban the release date has been set to August 28th, but on their OHP it says the release date is August 24th so I’m not sure which one is right.

Source: Jishuban Club

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Kazu leaves THE GOLDEN SPIDER
Posted on July 2, 2008 in Departure

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カズ (Kazu), guitarist for THE GOLDEN SPIDER, has announced that on August 25th he will be leaving the band. The reason for this is that his illness is getting worse.

He says that the illness he has is depression, and alongside that he has panic disorder. He can’t continue on being in a band with him being unstable day after day, and currently he feels that this decision is inevitable.

He apologizes to the fans and the members, and says that there are probably people surprised by his announcement, but this decision was a result of some serious thought. He doesn’t plan to completely give up music, and once his depression is cured he’ll do his best to be in a band again.

Source: OHP

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