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→
Its so cute to see bandmen(women) listing who their influences are. Kenichi lists that his favorite artists are MUCC, Malice Mizer and that his most respected person is Gackt!
Sounds like his inner fanboy to old school groups is shining through! I should send him some of Yanni’s works. Just saying, everyone could use alittle Yanni.
Well, all of the お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Parade) members have decided to move their official blogs over to Ameba!
Keep up with them at their new blogging locations:
Mashiro - http://ameblo.jp/paradeis-mashiro
Sei - http://ameblo.jp/paradeis-sei
Ao - http://ameblo.jp/paradeis-ao
Ryuki - http://ameblo.jp/paradeis-ryuki
Miharu - http://ameblo.jp/paradeis-miharu
Source: OHP
You may remember when I posted about Monstars☆party vol.30 here. Well, before that there will be a Monstars☆party vol.29 on September 25th, also at Takadanobaba AREA. Tickets will cost 2800 in advance and 3300 yen the day of, and have already gone on sale as of August 15th. Playing at the event will be ヴァルナ (Valluna), D’LORE, gaudie., Like absolute myself, 焔 (Homura), Administrator and a session band named Time Section #1, which has an interesting lineup: SIZNA (ex-Sugar) on guitar, Ketchi (KYOUKUTOU GIRLFRIEND) on guitar, HISAKI (cocklobin) on bass, and Atsuto (ex-Sugar) on drums.
Source: cocklobin OHP
In honor of UnsraW commencing activities and recording again, SPEED DISK is presenting a live September 23rd at Takadanobaba AREA entitled SPEED DISK PRESENTS「桜華乱舞」-UnsraWレコ発ライヴ- (SPEED DISK PRESENTS 「Ouka Rappu」-UnsraW commence recording live-). Playing along with UnsraW will be cocklobin, .EXE, VELGREED, PRIMEADDICT, ReivieЯ, and 闇撫 (Yaminade). Tickets cost 3000 yen and have already gone on sale as of August 15th.
Source: cocklobin OHP
You may remember the coupling tour we talked about here featuring cocklobin and Deathgaze titled “Deathlobin”. Well they have added a special guest band, meth.! Dates and places have remained the same.
Source: cocklobin OHP
You know how on most band OHP’s they have the option to go into the PC OHP or the OHP set up for mobile devices? There have been countless times I have accidentally hit the mobile OHP but today I did it on purpose and stumbled upon something great!
It’s a live titled VJ-3 HALLOWEEN PARTY 1st and will be held at none-other than HEAVEN’S ROCKさいたま新都心VJ-3 [HEAVEN'S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin VJ-3], hence the VJ-3 in the title. The line up includes Duel Jewel, everset, the Underneath and lynch. Tickets will cost 3800 yen in advance and 4300 the day of, going on sale September 13th. Interestingly enough however, the live date is set for October 30th, not Halloween day!
Oh, and in case you were wondering whose OHP it was, it was lynch. They now have a mobile site set up!!
Source: lynch. OHP
On August 11th, a band named Limit -0- decided to end activities at Holiday Shinjuku. But less than a month later, three members are back with a new band コウノトリ(Kounotori), who will be having their first live September 3rd at Ikebukuro Cyber.
コウノトリ(Kounotori) is:
Vo. – Sagara [blog]
Gu. – hina [blog]
Gu. – 眞尋 (Mahiro) ex-Limit-0- [blog]
Ba. – 智希 (Tomoki) ex-Limit-0- [blog]
Dr. – 水澄 (Mizumi) ex-Limit-0- [blog]
Another interesting fact is that the band has not yet revealed what they look like all together, so it will definitely be a treat for those who are able to watch their debut September 3rd!
Source: VKDB, OHP
So, I was just browsing through some OHPs that I had bookmarked on my computer, and came across this:
http://www.schmelzcure.com/m/index.html
If for some reason you can’t see it, or they’ve changed it, you can click here for a screen snapshot. And then picture the text scrolling.
Feels like something out of those creepy internet stalker horror movies (of which I’ve never seen, but am assuming exist).
As of August 27th, Order in Disorder has decided to go on an activity pause.
The band has said that they plan to be inactive for approximately two months, and want to start up activites again before the end of 2009.
They thank their fans for the support they have been shown in their ‘first phase’.
Source: vkdb, Shiki’s Blog
SLADD, who were around from July 2007 untilk April 2008, have announced that they will be having one day revival live on October 15th at Ikebukuro CYBER.
Source: vkdb, Makoto’s Blog
仙台貨物 (Sendai Kamotsu) fans definitely have October to look forward to!
On October 28th, they’ll be releasing a new album called 「凸～デコ～] (Deko). It’s coming out in two types; the first press edition which costs 3500 yen and comes with the PV for 「腐況の風」 (Fukyou no Kaze) and the regular press which is 3000 yen.
Those who purcahse the limited press edition also get a bonus track which is Sendai Kamotsu’s first cover; 「僕ら東京さ行くだ」 (Bokura Tokyo sa Ikuda).
They’re also releasing a new live DVD on the same day titled 「絶黄門」 (Zekkoumon) that will cost 5000.
DVD Tracklist
・絶交門 (Zekkoumon)
・サタデーナイトゲイバー (Saturday Night Gay Bar)
・サイパン (Saipan)
・オーバー・ザ・ゲインボー (Over The Gaynbow)
・キムチ (Kimchi)
・珍々的愛情故事 (Chinchin-teki Aijou Koji)
・紅い旋風のバラード (Akai Senpuu no Ballade)
・リュースケサンタモニカ ～２年後のサイパン～ (Risque Santa Monica~Ninen ato no Saipan~)
・クリリン・マンソン (Kuririn Manson)
・アフガニズム～人生罰ゲーム～ (Afghanism~Jinsei Batsu Game~)
・男たちの晩夏 (Otokotachi no Banka)
ーENー (Encore)
・うまなみで。 (Uminamide)
・芸スクール漢組!! (Gei School Kangumi)
・神様もう少しだけ (Kamisama Mou Sukoshi dake)
・チバイズム～手ぬぐいを脱がさないで～ (Chibaizm~Tenugui wo Nugasanaide~)
Source: BMA, OHP
Back in June, I’ve told you about Mika (ex-Rentrer en Soi) having a new project called 「forbidden days rhapsody」.
Well, it seems that Mika is finally coming out with a first release ! The precise date of the release is still unknown, but it will go on sale this winter. This first mini-album will be entitled 「canticum-カンティクム-」, it will contain 7 tracks (5 instrumentals, 2 with vocals) and will cost 1890 yen.
1. untitled
2. refill
3. lavatein
4. crawl
5. glitter
6. forsaken sorrow
7. thanatos
Other than that, you can take delight in listening/watching to the new samples added on his website. Gotta love it !
Source : OHP
After their recent announcement saying that they would release a new maxi-single called VOICE toward the end of September, Sel’m has recently updated their OHP through wich they’ve announced a short one-man tour called 「繁殖」 (Hanshoku) :
November 11th : Osaka club vijon
November 13th : Nagoya ell.SIZE
November 19th : Shibuya eggman
And just for those three onemans, the band will release a single named 「CROSS COUNTER」.
Source : OHP
Vallquar has been really busy since their formation back in March. After a first one-man on July 28th, during which they’ve also sold their very first maxi-single, the band band will sponsor an event on October 22nd at Shinsaibashi Fan-J Twice (Osaka), along with bands such as : Scarlett / WHITEBLACK / ミサルカ (Misaruka) / Larme d’ange / Ridiot etc…
On this precise day, the band will also be releasing their very first mini-album, entitled ｢forbidden art mythologyⅡ｣! They haven’t posted more details on that new release, but we’ll keep you informed. But anyway, it seems that it will only be available at their live, like it was already the case for their first maxi-single.
Other than that, the band will also have its second one-man live on December 22nd at Shibuya CHELSEA HOTEL ! People who will attend this one-man called ｢Neo Genesis of Mythology｣ will also get a free CD and a free DVD.
To go with all those news, Vallquar also recently got a new look. Sounds like everything’s going smoothly for them !
Source : OHP
HEAR has announced their live on September 20th at Esaka MUSE will be bassist Misa’s last live with the band. The band plans to carry out the rest of their schedule as planned.
Misa says that his reasons for leaving the band are due to his job becoming busy, which makes it difficult for him to set aside tme for the band. The members told him that it was okay for him to be in the band when he has the time for it, but after much thought, Misa feels that this is the best decision.
He is unsure whether or not he will be returning to the scene, but thanks everyone for all the support they have shown him.
Source: vkdb, OHP
Antic Cafe have announced that after their performance on January 4th at Nippon Budoukan, they will be going on an activity pause.
They have said that the five members had numerous discussions about it, and decided that this is currently the best option and necessary for both the members and staff to fulfill their desire to “step up”.
After the Nippon Budoukan live, the members will continue to individually pursue their own activities, and work towards the day when Antic Cafe can make their return.
Source: vkdb, OHP, Natalie.mu
Today’s random fact is pretty cool, and it’s about Yomi from Nightmare!
Yomi had a pretty interesting experience. One time, he forgot to pay his utility bill, and so the company retaliated by turning off his water! However, our poor vocalist didn’t realize until he went to take a bath that no water was coming out. In dire need to bathe, he decided to make do with what he had – mineral water.
That’s right. Living the high life (with his water turned off), Yomi bathed in mineral water. Just like a celebrity.
That’s definitely the life right there. It’s my dream to be able to bathe in mineral water every day.
Though ジェスト(Jest) just became a band on May 14th, at their live on July 22nd, they disbanded. No reasons have been given on the OHP, and some of the members mentioned that they will continue in music soon.
Source: 遥(Haru’s) blog
Thanks to Miyu for the head’s up! Seems I.D.Pilot shop put up the tracklist of their new single “Life2Die” which is set to release on October 14th, as we mentioned before.
Well the tracklist for the three type releases is:
Type A
＜CD＞
1.Life♥2Die
2.heavy+electro+dance+punk
Type B
＜CD＞
1.Life♥2Die
2.heavy+electro+dance+punk
＜DVD＞
Life♥2Die PV
Type C
＜CD＞
1.Life♥2Die
2.heavy+electro+dance+punk
3.16bit HERO
Source: I.D.Pilot
-tarrot-, like so many others, have made a conjoined blog! Though several of them have their on blogs on Ameba, they also now have a blog for all of the band which is located at:
so everyone be sure to update your bookmarks!
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