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  • 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→

  • Cure on your iphone!

    You can now catch up on the latest news, styles and interviews all in the palms of your hands AND … in English! Cure is proud to present a totally new way to read and review Cure Magazine. A free issue of Cure Visual-Kei, “Vol. 0”, is now available. Get your hands on 31 complete pages of visual-kei information! “Vol. 0” features… Special article – Versailles-Philharmonic Quintet : “Born of Death, a new story begins here” Special article 2 – Matenrou Opera: Towards... 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→

  • Q & A with a:Vout

    The staff at Shattered-Tranquility.net is proud to bring you another new interview, this time with the young visual band α:Vout! α:Vout is a Tokyo-based indies band signed to the Speed Disk record label that started activity in March of 2009 as a 5 piece band, with the lineup of Joy on vocals, MIROKU and Sou on guitars, yu-ma on bass, and Sin on drums. Their first live was in late April, just before they released their first maxi single, 「BLACK OUT」, on May 20th. They wasted no time in putting... Read→

  • Q & A with Misaruka

    The staff at Shattered-Tranquility.net is very proud to bring everyone a brand new interview with the up and coming band, ミサルカ [Misaruka]! Misaruka is a relatively new visual indies band based out of Tokyo. They started as a session band, and flourished into a full fledged band on June 12th, 2008. Just a little less than two months later, they released their first single 「-amakusa-」 on August 2nd, 2008. Their music and aesthetics have made them fairly popular witin the visual scene in... Read→

Random Fact of the Day
Posted on October 31, 2009 in Random Fact

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Hello all! I’m here with your random fact!
Today’s random fact comes from Mizuki from Misaruka.

Seems a few days ago he received his Lunar Embassy card in the mail. In the Lunar Embassy you can buy real estate on the moon, and they’ll put the registry on the moon starting at just 3,000yen.

He wrote in his blog, with a picture of the card;

Land on the Moon

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I received the certificate of title♪

The Moon Princess’ next door neighbor (laughs)

How cute! I don’t know about you, but I’d like to live next door to the Moon Princess too.. as long as I can bring Yanni along too.

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GRIEVER down one
Posted on October 31, 2009 in Departure, Event

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GRIEVER has announced that on November 27th, their guitarist KIKYO will be leaving the band. KIKYO hasn’t given any reasons behind his decision, however, he did write that this was something that he decided himself, and that he wants to enjoy it until the end.

November 27th is also the VELGREED and GRIEVER sponsored event, ｢The First Awake -絶対攻勢-｣ (Zettai Kousei) which celebrates the one year anniversary of both bands! The event will be held at HOLIDAY OSAKA, and features other bands such as DI3SIRAE, Cla vi us, HARNES and Armeria(O.A.). TIckets cost 3000 yen a piece and are currently on sale.

Source: OHP

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random fact of the day
Posted on October 30, 2009 in Random Fact

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Did you know that Demon Kakka has many talents – music, acting, leader of a demonic movement XD! But did you know that he has also worked as a sumo commentator?

Thats pretty cool!! Again, this Sunday at Onicon (Houston Tx) Demon Kakka will be having a video chat on skype to talk about what he has planned for 2010!

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From a single to a mini-album !
Posted on October 30, 2009 in New release, News, Release

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In the beginning of the month, Adrienne told you that Sadie would be releasing a new maxi-single called 「Gain」 on December 16th.

But it appears that the band has changed its mind, and 「Gain」 will finally be a mini-album ! It will still be available in two versions, the regular costs 2310 yen (instead of 1575 yen) and the limited one will cost 2940 yen (instead of 1890 yen).

As a result, the release  has been postponed to December 30th.

Source : Brand-X

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Satsuki’s new blog
Posted on October 30, 2009 in Blog

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Satsuki now has a new blog on ameblo! He has already updated it a few times about his arrival to Houston Texas. Poor guy, took him 27 hours to arrive due to hurricane watch season!

You can follow his adventures here: http://ameblo.jp/satsuki-official-blog/

Sorry, we are in Hurricane season and our weather pretty much sucks this time of the year ^^;; It has been raining on and off the past 2 days ;o;!

Source: HP

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New album for Serial Number
Posted on October 30, 2009 in Event, New release, Tour

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Serial⇔NUMBER will be releasing a new album on November 25th called 「01」 (Teiichi)! The album will contain a total of twelve tracks for 2800 yen and will be available for pre-sale at the sponsored event tour that starts on November 9th.

The tracklisting for the album is as follows:
01. GO!YA!NUMBER～ぬちぐすい～ (~Nuchigusui~)
02. アテンション・プリーズ (Attention Please)
03. COLOR STYLE
04. 愛らシーサー (Aira Shiisaa)
05. 夢人の空 (Yumehito no Sora)
06. ちゅらさんがころんだ (Churasan ga Koronda)
07. チャイニーズリング (Chinese Linking Rings)
08. お疲れサンバ　踊ルンバ (Otsukaresamba Odorumba)

〈Bonus Tracks～Live at AKASAKA BLITZ 2009.08.21～〉
09. シリアル音頭Happy Life～２人のらぶねっと～ [Live Ver.] (Serial Ondo Happy Life ~ Futari no Rabu Netto~)
10. Happy Life～２人のらぶねっと～ [Live Ver.] (Happy Life ~ Futari no Rabu Netto)
11. SQUALL [Live Ver.]
12. ミーとじいちゃんと麻婆茄子 [Live Ver.] (Mii to Jiichan to Maabounasu)

As for their sponsored event tour, it’s called 「いちゃりばちょーDAY vol.みーち」 (Icharibachou DAY Vol. Miichi):

November 9th @ Sapporo MESSE Hall
Featuring: Serial Number, THE KIDDIE, EsoLLa, Halsion

November 11th @ HooK SENDAI (already sold out)
Featuring: Serial Number, THE KIDDIE, DOG in The PWO, vistlip, Himeichigo

November 13th @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
Featuring: Serial Number, THE KIDDIE, Canzel, Zip.er, xTRiPx, and others

November 15th @ Okayama IMAGE
Featuring: Serial Number, THE KIDDIE, Wizard, Canzel, Zip.er, xTRiPx, ClearVeil

November 17th @ OSAKA MUSE
Featuring: Serial Number, THE KIDDIE, Wizard, DOG in The PWO, SuG, HERO

November 18th @ Nagoya E.L.L
Featuring: Serial Number, THE KIDDIE, Wizard, DOG in The PWO, vistlip, SuG

November 25th @ Shibuya O-WEST
Featuring: Serial Number, Wizard, DOG in The PWO, vistlip, Himeichigo, HERO

Tickets cost 3500 yen a piece.

Source: OHP

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【_Vani;lla】’s PV collection
Posted on October 30, 2009 in New release

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【_Vani;lla】 has announced that they will be releasing their first PV collection on November 27th of this year! The collection is coming out in two different types, both of which cost 2950 yen and are limited to 1000 copies.

The collection will be called 「平成二十年度提出漏 春夏秋冬狂声聴視覚集」 (Heisei Nijuunendo Teishuurou Shunkashuutou Kyousei Choushi Satorishuu) and details on the different types are as follows.

Type A
1.独りぼっち (Hitoribocchi)
2.嘔吐DEィATH CUSSION (Outo DEiATH CUSSION)
3.夕焼け恋差 (Yuuyake Koisa)
4.Capsule YUMMY
+ Off-shot footage

Type B
1.独りぼっち (Hitoribocchi)
2.嘔吐DEィATH CUSSION (Outo DEiATH CUSSION)
3.夕焼け恋差 (Yuuyake Koisa)
4.Capsule YUMMY
+「ゥソつき」 (Usotsuki) Live Digest

Type A will be available in CD stores, whereas type B is limited to mail order only. Details on how to submit your application for mail order will be available on their OHP in a few days.

Source: OHP

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Takeru a shop manager for a day
Posted on October 30, 2009 in Fashion

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A few days ago, we talked about SuG teaming up with MALKO MALKA for two special collaborative items.

Well, they have now announced that Takeru will become a shop manager for one day at La Foret in Harajuku, which sells MALKO MALKA goods. On December 4th, Takeru will be working at the store, however, his stint as shop manager will be short lived, as it’s from 8:30pm until the store closes, at 10:30pm.

MALKO MALKA and SuG have also created a few special items, that are limited in number and are available only to those who reserve. Reservations are available from now until November 8th, and again from November 9th until the 27th. Those who reserve during the first session receive their items in December, and those who reserve in the second won’t get them until January.

What are the goods? Well, they have a jumper priced at 31290 yen, a backpack that’s 13440 yen and a tote bag which costs 8190 yen.

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For more information, check out malkomalka.com.

Source: Indie PSC, ZOZOPEOPLE

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Loki’s birthday event
Posted on October 30, 2009 in Event

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On December 14th, ex-Sugar’s Loki will be having a birthday event, titled 「Gantzfeld」 at Takadanobaba AREA!

On that day, along with guitarist Iori (cocklobin), bassist Issei (Azafuse) and drummer Hibiki (ex-the studs), Loki will be in a session band called König, which will perform all original songs!

Also performing that night are cocklobin, DELUHI and Melstasy All Stars [Sou (emmuree) session band).

Tickets cost 3000 yen to attend or 3500 yen at the door.

Source: BMA

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Random Fact of the Day
Posted on October 29, 2009 in Random Fact

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Once again it’s time for everyone’s favorite part of the day…. RANDOM FACT TIME!

Today’s random fact is about YOSHIKI, and what he’s been up to recently.

Did you know, that on October 27th, YOSHIKI attended a private premiere of the Michael Jackson movie, “Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT”?

In fact, YOSHIKI was friends with M.J and as the news said, it seemed YOSHIKI went to the screening as himself as an artist, more than anything else, and to show his respect for Michael Jackson’s work. YOSHIKI didn’t even appear on the red carpet like many of the other stars, and snuck out the back of the theatre when it all was over!

Of course this random fact cannot be complete without a photo:

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Now that the movie has been released world-wide, how many of our S-T readers are going to see it? (Or have you already?)

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3rd single for α:Vout
Posted on October 29, 2009 in New release

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α:Vout will soon be releasing their third maxi-single ! Entitled 「ギルティ-」 (Guilty), it will go on sale on December 23rd for 1575 yen and will contain 3 songs, as usual :
1. ギルティ- (Guilty)
2. Snowed Word
3. Doppel GangeЯ

Source : Brand-X

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New single for Matenrou Opera
Posted on October 29, 2009 in New release, PV

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摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) has been pretty busy lately ! And after their album 「ANOMIE」, they will now release a new single called 「Murder Scope」 on December 16th ! It will be available in two versions :

Regular version :
1．Murder Scope
2．COCOON
3．EVE(LIVE in 7.23 at Akasaka BLITZ)
4．悲哀とメランコリー(LIVE in 7.23 at Akasaka BLITZ) (Hiai to Melancholy)
5．Last Game(LIVE in 7.23 at Akasaka BLITZ)
6．瑠璃色で描く虹(LIVE in 7.23 at Akasaka BLITZ) (Ruriiro de Egaku Niji)

Limited version :
-CD :
1．Murder Scope
2．COCOON
-DVD :
1．Murder Scope(PV)
2．悲哀とメランコリー(LIVE in 7.23 at Akasaka BLITZ) (Hiai to Melancholy)
3．ローンデイジー(LIVE in 7.23 at Akasaka BLITZ) (Lawn Daisy)

Source : Brand-X

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News from Dolly
Posted on October 29, 2009 in Departure

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Thanks to 13th_deity for the heads up.

Dolly has posted the following announcement on their OHP:

An important announcement to all of our fans;

Thank you for continuing to support Dolly. We have an important announcement for everyone.

After our oneman performance on May 10th at Nippon Seinenkan, our guitarist Yuina took a break from band activities due to his poor health condition, however, we have decided that after our upcoming 2 DAYS oneman shows on November 4th and 5th at LIQUIDROOM Ebisu, Yuina will be leaving Dolly.

The idea was proposed by Yuina himself, and is the result of much discussion. We deeply apologize to everyone for making you worry and for the trouble.

There is not a lot of time left in our activities with the current five members, however, we hope that that you can, without change, continue to support Dolly.

October 29th, 2009.

Source: OHP

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Random Fact of the Day
Posted on October 28, 2009 in Random Fact

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Hi, hello everyone!
It’s time for the best part of everyday, Random Fact!

Today’s random fact is about cute, cuddly creatures… Or just pets in general~ and it comes from Azami of Misaruka.

This is his pet;
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a New Caledonian Crested Gecko variety, and what is the name of his pet?
It’s Azami. Yup, he’s borrowing his pet’s name as a stage name.

What would your stage name be? I personally have too many to just name one!

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new look for The Piass
Posted on October 28, 2009 in Costumes, Lives

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The Piass has a handful of new lives added to their site, they also have a new look! Its interesting they have many lives with THE EIGHT including on October 30th, and lives with the band on November 1st, 3rd and 21st as we talked about that live here.

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Like the new look?

Source: HP

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An Cafe’s Highly Anticipated US Release
Posted on October 28, 2009 in New release, Overseas

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A press release from Maru Music for all Antic Cafe fans:

[Los Angeles, CA] – Maru Music announces the release of BB Parallel World, the fourth full-length album from the Visual Kei Superstars An Cafe. This release is special as it contains a DVD with exclusive live performances and music videos which is expanded for the US version. With three full-length albums and three EPs under their belt, An Cafe continue to deliver the up-beat and colorful songs that their fans come to know and love.

BB Parallel World contains 11 tracks and features their latest single including NATSU KOI [star] NATSU GAME and MY [heart] LEAPS FOR “C”. This album is complimented with a DVD which features a clip from their “Tokyo Big Sight Live” event this past May. The DVD also features four music videos including the songs, ESCAPISM, MERRYMAKING, TEKSUTO KOUSEN and NATSU KOI [star] NATSU GAME.

An Cafe is a Japanese Visual-Kei rock band featuring the talents of miku (Vocals), takuya (Guitar), kanon (Bass), yu-ki (Keyboard) and teruki (Drums). The name comes from the shortened version of the words, Antic Cafe. Unlike typical Visual-Kei bands, An Cafe falls under the sub-genre called Harajuku-kei. The band’s bright and happy songs reflect the style and nature of the stylish area of the Harajuku they love.

Having completed a second world tour earlier this year, An Cafe’s popularity continues to rise on a global scale. Being known for their amazing live shows where each member expresses their unique individual personalities. The second world tour reached Russia, Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and the United States. With sold out shows in most of the tour stops, An Cafe has proven that the Visual-Kei community is strong world wide.

Maru Music is the leading media company, bringing the highest quality, Visual-Kei, Jrock and Jpop to North America. Based in Los Angeles, Maru Music is dedicated to building a community around out common love of Jorck. A fully integrated media company, Maru Music looks after every aspect of an artist’s connection to their fans.

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random fact of the day
Posted on October 27, 2009 in Random Fact

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Nao of Kagrra claims his favorite things are walking, the color white and…..girls with cute eyes….? Whats the definition of cute eyes?

My favorite things? Yanni, greens, and secret head quarters.

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Panic Channel Staff Blog
Posted on October 27, 2009 in Blog

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Here’s something interesting for Panic Channel fans!

The band’s staff have opened up a blog on Ambelo! The blog started up as of October 14th and can be found here.

Source: OHP

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CROW MUSIC tour
Posted on October 27, 2009 in Tour

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As Adrienne told you a couple days ago, WHITEBLACK is going to release a new single in November.

But it appears they will also take part in the 「CROW MUSIC ALL CAST TOUR Vol.3 GOLD RUSH 2009」  all over Japan next month (which is quite normal as their lead singer Tatsuya is the label’s boss!).
Here are the details about this tour !

November 2nd : Okayama CRAZY MAMA 2nd Room
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】セツナ神姫 (Setsuna Kamihime) / グリム (Grim) / ballad. / GAIN01

November 3rd : Hiroshima Namiki Junction
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】Diamond Dust / Kreiz / グリム (Grim) / GAIN01

November 4th : Osaka MUSE
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】VELGREED / RivaSquall / マイナス人生オーケストラ (Minus Jinsei Orchestra) / Vallquar-ワルキューレ-

November 8th : Hamamatsu FORCE
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】MoNoLith / auncia / アトリエ (Atorie)

November 9th : HOLIDAY Nagoya
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】MoNoLith / 洋太 (Youta) / ラスカル (Rascal)

November 10th : Sendai MACANA
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】MoNoLith / MiD DERACINE

November 12th : Takadanobaba AREA
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST
【GUESTS】PRIMEADDICT / デンジャー☆ギャング (Danger Gang) / シンディケイト (CINDY&KATE) / ミサルカ (Misaruka) / グリム (Grim)

November 13th : Kyoto ARC DEUX (final)
【CAST】WHITEBLACK / n’DooL / LICKER / GRiST

Source : Visunavi

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Details on VelBet’s new single
Posted on October 27, 2009 in New release, Release

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As I told you about 2 weeks ago, ベルベット (VelBet) is going to release their 4th single. We now have some details to give you ! Entitled 「悩殺スパンコォル・バグ」 (Nousatsu Spangle・Bug), it will follow the same pattern as the previous singles, which means two songs for 1260 yen. You’ll have to wait until January 20th to get your hands on it !

Source : Brand-X

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