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ルーシー (Lucy) have announced that on March 30th they will be going on an activity pause.

So far the only one to write in their blog about it is Taisuke, and this is what he had to say.

Thanks for the live at RUIDO K4.
We told you this today, but after our live on March 30th, Lucy will be going on an activity pause.

We currently have two lives left, so we hope that you’ll show you’re support.

There’s a chance that [the number of lives we have left] may increase, but for now, we have two planned.

I’m going to give you a rough idea [about our decision].

It’s hard to talk about, so I’m sorry i you feel uncomfortable.

I’m in this band for the sake of myself, and for the sake of the band. I’m not in it for everyone else’s sake.

We’re in a band for ourselves, and it’s taken on the form of a dream.

Besides, if you look at it, I think that the fans who come to the lives come because they think we look good.

On the contrary, if you can’t identify with us, don’t come to the live… I don’t care.

It’s not something that’s necessary for being a fan.

Although I guess practically everyone is like that.

I guess that’s how I feel.

However, it’s hard for your dreams to take shape!

It’s been about three years since we started our activities, and we’ve done this and that to make the dream closer, but it’s not really getting closer at all.

And there have been times where it’s become more distant. (Laughs)

Lately, we’ve gotten closer to it, but we’re not completely there.

Honestly, I feel really strongly that I don’t want to do lives where our dream is out of reach from it.

Putting it simply, it’s like you don’t plan to make bad tasting food or food that’s not great, but not bad… just normal.

You want it to be like, “THIS IS DELICIOUS!!”.

If it’s not delicious, you don’t want to serve it at a restaurant.

Because of course, I think that if a restaurant prepares their food half-assed, it’s just going to be embarrassing.

Until the restaurant can make and serve delicious food, they close down for a bit.

It’s okay if you don’t understand.

You can give us your understanding, but if you don’t, that’s okay too!

In the end, our values and our tastes are probably different. (Laughs)

We hate it when we do lives when we know that we could have done better, and because that is something that’s unacceptable we’ve decided to go on an activity pause.

As I kept writing, it got harder and harder to understand… (Laughs)

Please understand that this is a positive decision, and that this activity pause is not for limiting our dream, but for coming closer to it.

So that we can have no regrets…

Source: Grassthread, Taisuke’s Blog

Yesterday, we posted translations of the comments that the member’s of Megaromania left regarding the announcement that on March 31st, one of their members would be leaving the band.

At that time, they had not announced who would be leaving, but now they have updated their UNDER CODE OHP with the news that Leda will be leaving the band, and also with member’s comments.

Vocals – Sui

On December 31st, during our live on Tokyo Kinema Club, we announced “After our live on March 31st, the activities with the current members will be over”.

I’m extremely sorry to those of you who normally support us for causing confusion, and for making you sad because of the unexpected announcement.

Already one month has past [since we made that announcement] and we haven’t told you all of the details, however, it’s something that can’t be expressed in just a few short words, so we are now commenting about it.

After our oneman tour through Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka this spring, our drummer Leda will be leaving Megaromania.

As a result, we went through countless meetings, and found that there was a discrepancy between the members regarding our music and the direction that Megaromania wants to go in, as well as all the other things we have to deal with.

Then, Leda suggested leaving, as the remaining four members share the same intentions [for the band]. We talked to our company president and producer, KISAKI, and again talked about all sorts of different paths we could take.

However, the conclusion that we arrived at did not change.

I thought that the five of us still had a lot of history to create together.
Honestly, I still can’t really express my actual feelings about it.

But, it is my firm intention to continue on protecting Megaromania.
Now, we don’t have a lot of time left [for the current line-up], but I can’t think of anything more but the five of us being seen on stage even more powerful than before, and even a bigger success.

March 31st will be our last moment with these members, and so that it doesn’t become “nothing”, I’ll go at it with all my power.

Guitar – Misery

You might already know, but on March 31st our drummer Leda will be leaving the band.

For a while it’s felt like he is opposite to the band, and little by little there has been a gap growing with regard to our direction. We talked about it with KISAKI, and had countless meetings.

However, once the gap started to grow it couldn’t be stopped, and as a result Leda will be leaving the band.

There isn’t a lot of time left until March 31st, but I promise that the five of us will put on a show that is more than you have ever seen before.

So that the the five of us can make a legend out of our activities that stays wth everyone.

Guitar – Chikage

Our announcement has come out, and Leda will be walking down a different path.
We’ve been personal friends for a long time, and feel both disappointed and deeply frustrated.

However, we made this choice with everyone, and all of us believe that this is the best decision [for the band].

The five of us will be together until the end of our oneman activities in March, but accompanied by the blossoms, Leda and Megaromania will both get fresh starts, and I want you to watch us because we’ll give it all that we’ve got.

Bass – Hyoga

Leda and I have been good friends ever since I started activities with my previous band, and because of that, the decision that Megaromania has now made is very painful for me.

The five of us had countless serious conversations [about it], we had meetings, and we went looking for a solution for the future of our band.

We wanted it to be the five of us playing together forever…. all of the members, and even now I still feel that way.

However, as Megaromania, we have to respect and accept Leda’s thoughts and feelings. Leda is a good friend and he’s an important member, so I have to respect his intentions.

I think that this outcome, is a result of Leda loving Megaromania.

When I think about it, I learned a lot from Leda as we both make up the rhythm of the band.

The “Hyoga” that I have now have become as a bassist didn’t happen by chance, but is thanks to Leda.

He warmly gave me all sorts of knowledge, as from the start I couldn’t really do anything. And more than anything, just as i was thinking of resigning, he gave me another chance in music.

I can’t really express what I want to say in words, but I am truly grateful.

As we’ve said before, the members will be now walking down separate paths, but the important time [that we've spent together] will never erased or forgotten.

Some how, I hope that for the future, you can warmly watch after the five of us, one by one.

Drums – Leda

As announced, after our oneman tour in March, our activities with the current line-up will come to an end. After our oneman on March 31st, I will be leaving the band.

My reason, as mentioned by the other members, is that we felt like there was a gap in the band, and it’s due to my own personal reasons as well.

I’m truly sorry to all of our believers for making you sad and confused.

I also apologize to our company president, KISAKI and the company, as well as our staff and all of those people who have taken care of and are connected with the band for causing this trouble.

The time we have left is limited, but I want to create an important live that will in the future, be tied to Megaromania.

So that all of our believers can come to like Megaromania even more, I want to put all of my might into the time that we have left.

Source: UCP OHP

Another member for ZUCK has been just revealed! His name is 大河 (Taiga) and he is the band’s drummer.

His blog is located here.

4 days and 4 hours until Hayato is revealed. We will surely keep you updated!

Source: OHP

At the beginning of the month, we talked about Megaromania’s new release and oneman tour.

The band has announced that this release and tour will be the last with the current line-up and that they will be going on a brief activity pause.

Each member has posted comments on Visunavi regarding their decision.

Vocals – Sui

Since we’ve formed, we’ve been going non-stop, however, as a result of crashing into barriers that are currently too high to surpass, we have decided that after our oneman show on March 31st at Shibuya BOXX, our activities with our current members will come to an end.

Now that we have made our decision and the announcement, I’ve been thinking about how much we can do with the little time that we have left, how much we’ll be able to do, and if the members will be able to show their maximum appeal. I want to participate in the 3 Day event, and from the members, pack our first [Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka] oneman [tour] with feelings of gratitude, making each of our stage performances the perfect fire.

We’re recording our selection album, 「Oblivious」, which is coming out on March 10th and the new song, 「Oblivious」 is something that will hopefully show Megaromania’s potential to its fullest.

Of course, if you listen to both our old music and new music, I’ll be happy.
Megaromania will be going on a brief activity pause, however, I promise that we will meet again.

Even though there’s just a short amount of time left, I hope that all of our believers can see the five of us on stage until the end.

Guitar – Misery

On March 10th, our selection album will on sale and will be the last release with our current line-up.

We have completed out new song, 「Oblivious」, which is a magnificent track that appropriate for the future Megaromania.

The members have selected songs from our past, which are crammed with everyone’s memories.

We only have a bit of time left before March 31st, and I hope that on our last event tour and oneman tour in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, everything that the five of us have made, will be burned into our believer’s minds.

The things that we have done together have each been important, and I’ll keep going strong until the very end.

Guitar – Chikage

I’m sure there are a lot of people who were surprised by out announcement that there’s only a little amount of time left with the current line-up.

As far as a turning point goes, the new song that we’ve recorded for our album that’s coming out on March 10th, 「Oblivious」, is a song that shows the infinite potential for Megaromania’s future.

In reality, it’s also the last piece of work the current members will release [together], we as it was recorded with a special feeling to it, I definitely want you to listen to it.

Even though after our oneman tour in March our activities with this line-up will be over, we still have a lot of things left to do.

There are only a few lives to go, and I don’t know how much of our strength will show through, but I hope that all of you who come have high hopes.

Bass – Hyoga

We’ve decided that at the end of March, our activities with the current members will be over, and even I still can’t really believe it.

It feels like the five of us will be doing music forever, and it like we’re all one.

However, while we’re going through our decisions and making our choices, we have to move forward.

Our believers will wait for us and believe in us.

For the label and those connected to the band who have been supporting us with all their might, and above all for the member’s Megaromania, we have made our decision.

This is for the sake of the five of us, and while steadily looking towards tomorrow, we will face forward.

For a short time, Megaromania will be going on an activity pause, however, we still have a lot more growing and evolving to do, so we’ll be returning to the scene.

However, we don’t have time right now to think about the past…

I want to put my all into the important time that the five of us have left together.

Please burn into your hearts the memories from our last oneman tour, and the last piece of work, 「Oblivious」 that these five members have created.

This is the answer for what lies ahead for Megaromania.

Drums – Leda

Our live on March 31st at Shibuya BOXX will be the last performance for the current line-up.

There are lots of things that I’ve been thinking about, but I’ve been eagerly carrying on, and I can’t think of anything but showing you our best form on stage.

I don’t know how many of our oneman shows you’ve seen before, but with no exceptions, let’s make these ones the best.

The band will go on hiatus for a short time, however, Megaromania will change and evolve, so I hope that you can continue to keep your eye on us.

Source: Visunavi

Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

First of all, LM.C have updated their OHP with a brand-new look! What do you think about it?

Secondly, the band has finally revealed the tracklisting and covers to the upcoming album, we’ve talked about some time ago. The CD tracklist is as follows:

01. 〜A Sound Odyssey〜
02. GHOST † HEART
03. Space Wannabiez
04. mosaïque city
05. The Midnight Museum 4
06. DAYS [WFWH mix]
07. 〜Time Warp Reel〜
08. EDO FUNK
09. Optimisland
10. pOlyLifE
11. meteorion
12. PUNKY ❤ HEART
13. 僕らの未来。 (Bokura no Mirai.)
14. It’s a Wonderful Wonder World

And finally – the covers for all 3 types, limited type A, limited type B and regular one:

Source: OHP

Thanks to Lotus for the heads-up!

It seems that another band has followed the recent trend of making the blogs on Ameba.

Hayato: http://ameblo.jp/dueljewelhayato/
Shun: http://ameblo.jp/dueljewel-shun/
Yuya: http://ameblo.jp/dueljewel-yuya/
Natsuki: http://ameblo.jp/dueljewel-natsuki/
Baru: http://ameblo.jp/dueljewel-val/

Anyway, make sure to add them and leave them some peta if you have an Ameblo as well!

Source: Members’ blogs

Frantic Emiry have updated their OHP with a sample of their music at YouTube. There is also a new photo featured in the video. What is your impression?

Source: OHP

First of all, PIECE have announced the release of their 2nd single! It wil be entitled 「バード」 (Bird) and go on sale on the 17th of March for 1050 yen. The tracklist is as follows:

1. バード (Bird)
2. shooting star

What is more, the band have put some time ago special pages when you can listen to the samples of their previous releases, if you’re curious: 「Tearing sky」 (when they were still LHAPLUS) and PIECE’s first single「夢幻の空へ」 (Mugen no Sora e)

Anyway, here is a PV sample for the upcoming single, what do you think about it? (You can watch a PV sample to their previous release at YouTube as well though)

Source: OHP

Yuuri from Irokui. has quite the extensive list of likes and dislikes.

This is what he’s written on his profile on their OHP…

Likes
Everyone, music, game, books, KMK, ZOOL, WeGo, HANJIRO, GGD, MONOMANIA, VANS, MAD, Converse, fashion, passion, discussion, speculating, observing, wealth, honor, fame, weirdness, unique, avant-garde, docile, golden color, downward glances, drawing, freedom, the sky, flowers, rain, stars, cats, watches, towers, the important people who give the motivation to sing

Dislikes
Green peas, soybean flour, red bean paste, mushrooms, beef, coffee, asparagus, liver, crab, shellfish, celery, spicy things, bland things, abbreviations, bugs, balloons, heights, upturned eyes, disappointment, the ordinary, free time, quick tempers

Well, here is some interesting news that I didn’t see coming for 2010 that will hopefully brighten up the year a bit!

Both SADS and Kuroyume will be making their comebacks this year! Kiyoharu is going to continue on with his solo work, as well as both Kuroyume and SADS. He wrote that he will be doing things at his own pace, and that “the things that I want to do, and the things that I can do, are united”.

Kuroyume originally formed in 1991, and carried on until January, 1999 when they went on an indefinite activity pause. In 2008, the band announced that they would official disband with a live on January 29th, 2009 at Nihon Budoukan, which we talked about here, called 「“the end” ～CORKSCREW A GO GO! FINAL～」.

Now, it has been announced that a new album will be released by Kuroyume, although a date has not been set. They will also be opening up an official fan club on February 9th called 「DARKROOM」.

Keep up to date with the band by following them on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/kuroyume-official

SADS went on an activity pause more than six years ago, after originally forming in 1999 and then going on an activity pause in 2003.

With their return, they’ll be releasing a new album in July, having a live on May 1st at Budoukan, and opening up an official fan club called 「VIP」 on February 9th.

SADS is also on MySpace, which you can check out here: http://www.myspace.com/sads-official

About both SADS and Kuroyume, Kiyoharu stated:
“We are not working with a fixed deadline. However, while [we're working on this], I think that if we get tired, we’ll probably take a break”.

Source: Grassthead, Barks.jp, MySpace

VARB have announced that they will be selling a mail order only live DVD that will be released on February 5th!

The DVD will be called 「SPEED ROCK」 and it will contain seven tracks for 2000 yen:
1. [Blast_Beat]
2. S.THANKS
3. メビウス (Moebius)
4. STAY WITH ME
5. Ask
6. Shall we dance
7. BONUS LIVE

Futhermore, those who purchase the DVD will receive a special favour. The favour is a copy of the band’s PV, 「STAY WITH ME」. There are limited supplies for the DVD, so it is dependant on the numbers of orders that they receive.

Source: OHP

Like I said in the previous post, Dear Dolce have introduced two new bands and ネオロックンロールスタ→☆エース (Neo Rock ‘n’ Roll Star→☆Ace) is the second one. After being active as a session band, they’ve become an official band on the 24th of January at the live at Osaka RED ZONE. The members are:

Vocal: GINTA
Guitar: サト→ Sato)
Bass: りなひ (Linahi)
Drums: ヒナギ (Hinagi)

The band has distributed a CD entitled 「1234Go!Go!」 at their first live, but is already planning to release 2 new singles:

First one will be entitled 「PRINCESS」 and go on sale on the 21st of April for 1050 yen.

1. PRINCESS
2. HUNTER

The second single will be released on the 23rd of June under the title 「WE LOVE YOU」. It will cost 1050 yen as well.

1. WE LOVE YOU
2. 砂時計 (Sunadokei)

Furthermore, the band will organize two free event to celebrate the releases of the singles – there will be pre-sale of the CDs as well:

Date: April 18th @ Osaka RED ZONE 【BLACK BOX Vol.1】
Performing: あいすくりいむ。(Ice Cream.) ,Anzel☆Stripper【AKR】, 和セッション (Wa Session), Gadeath Symphonia, 継続セッション-ファウスト (Keizoku Session-Faust), 時限爆弾-Time Bom- (Jigen Bakudan-Time Bom-), DERHA, ネオロックンロールスタ→☆エース (Neo Rock ‘n’ Roll Star→☆Ace), MAD, Razud.l.t., plus another 4 bands

Date: June 20th @ Osaka RED ZONE 【BLACK BOX Vol.2】
Performing: Anzel☆Stripper【AKR】 / 時限爆弾-Time Bom- (Jigen Bakudan-Time Bom-), ネオロックンロールスタ→☆エース (Neo Rock ‘n’ Roll Star→☆Ace), Razud.l.t., plus another 10 bands

Finally, the band will hold a free oneman live on the 26th of July at Ikebukuro Cyber!

If you are curious how the band sounds, here is a sample PV to the song they’ve distributed so far. What is your opinion about them?

Source: OHP

It seems that Dear Dolce label has added two new bands to their ranks, and Anzel☆Stripper【AKR】 is one of them. The band is actually a time-limited unit and has formed officially at the live on the 24th at Osaka RED ZONE. The members are as follows:

Vocal: 愛希 (Aiki)
Guitar: 司姫 (Kazuki)
Drums: りっく (Rick)

The band has already distributed their first CD at their first live entitled 「二次元マジック」 (Nijigen Magic), but is already planning their first mini-album release! The mini-album will go on sale on the 24th of March for 2000 yen and be entitled 「輝くⅦ色の光り」 (Kagayaku Ⅶ Iro no Hikari). The tracklist is as follows:

1. マルチ (Multi)
2. 輝くⅦ色の光り (Kagayaku Ⅶ Iro no Hikari)
3. 君が星になった日 (Kimi ga Hoshi ni natta Hi)
4. Ｐｕ≠リズム (Pu≠rism)
5. 二次元マジック (Nijigen Magic)
6. 桜ピンクストーリー (Sakura Pink Story)
7. あなたに会いたくて (Anata ni Aitakute)

The band will also organize two events promoting the CD and what is more, both will be free!

Date: March 21st @ Osaka RED ZONE 【キミ色の世界-虹彩-】 (Kimi Ito no Sekai-Kousai-)
Performing: あいすくりいむ。 (Ice Cream.), Anzel☆Stripper【AKR】, KATO&123, Gadeath Symphonia, 世界の斉藤セツシヲン (Sekai no Saitou Setsushiwon), 時限爆弾-Time Bom- (Jigen Bakudan-Time Born-), ZxIxGxZxAxG, Dear69, ネオロックンロールスタ→☆エース (Neo Rock ‘n’ Roll Star→☆Ace), Black Label, berry, faith, MAD, 冥 (Mei)

Date: May 23rd @ Ikebukuro RUIDO K3 【アナタ色の世界-光彩-】 (Anata Iro no Sekai-Kousai-)
Performing:: Anzel☆Stripper【AKR】 / 時限爆弾-Time Bom- (Jigen Bakudan-Time Born-)/ ネオロックンロールスタ→☆エース (Neo Rock ‘n’ Roll Star→☆Ace)/ Razud.l.t., etc.

Furthermore, the band has already announced their first oneman! It will be entitled 「天使からの招待状〜２０１０」 (Tenshi kara no Shoutaijou〜2010) and take place on the 27th of July at Ikebukuro Ruido K3. The live is free to attend.

Last but not least, they’ve put a sample of their song at YouTube, what do you think about it?

Source: OHP

Ah, the childhood years.

Shin of ViViD said that when he was in kingergarten, he was a big show-off. He also knew a lot about bugs, so he was called the bug expert!

What were you like in your early years?

Virgil will be releasing a new single entitled 「SENSE」 on the 3rd of March. It will come in two types: type A will cost 1575 yen and contain one song Lost sense and a PV to it, whilst type B for 1260 will contain two songs. More details to follow.

What’s more the band has planned a short oneman tour, hitting off in May, celebrating their 1st anniversary. The tickets to the gigs will cost 3000 yen when bought in advance and 3500 at the door. All who decide to attend will get bonuses.

May 8th @ Nagoya ell.SIZE | + bonus DVD type A
May 9th @ Osaka FAN-J twice | + bonus DVD type B
May 23th @ Ebisu LIQUIDROOM | + 2 bonus CDs

Furthermore, first 50 (for Nagoya), 100 (for Osaka) and 300 (for Tokyo) people who will buy the tickets, will get a specially designed ticket, which is cool! There are little previews at their OHP, if you’re curious.

Source: Visunavi, Brand-X, OHP

SINCREA members have just announced through their respective blogs that they would soon be on a hiatus. Only two months remain before the band enters in an activity pause after their one-man on March 28th at Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE.

All the members have posted comments about their decision. And all in all, it seems they’ve been wanting to take a break for quite some time already because they want to think about what they want to do and express through their music once more. They also say that they’ll come back as soon as they find the answers to the their hesitations.

One good thing to balance with this sad announcement, the band has put a new song called 「RED」 on free download. But the problem is that it’s only available for people living in Japan through dwango.jp.

Sources : vkdb, OHP, members’ blogs

First of all, Mr. Satan has decided to re-join the band as of their live on January 30th at Shinjuku K4 at their threeman with ALSDEAD and Megaromania.

Secondly, the band has announced vaguely that they’ll be releasing a new single in May, entitled 『ALICE in the DEAD WORLD』, and sponsoring an event.

Furthermore, in June, they’re putting out a new full album and will be having their second oneman, along with a few instore events.

Source: Shiya’s blog

Do you ever wish you had a time machine?

When Yuh from vistlip was asked where he’d go if he had a time machine, he said to an era where there was a lot of nudity…

Really, can’t blame him on that one. Count me in!

Sadie announced that they will be having a live to celebrate their fifth anniversary entitled 「rewind the SADNESS」 on March 22nd at Osaka BIG CAT. Tickets will cost 3800 yen in advance and 4300 yen the day of and will go on sale on February 20th.

Source: OHP

ネガ (Nega) announced that they will be holding an event on April 30th, 2010 at Shibuya O-WEST to celebrate their fifth anniversary. Entitled 「The Counting Song of the XXX 」 performing along with Nega will be spiv states, 平成維新 (Heisei Ishin), ケミカルピクチャーズ (Chemical Pictures), 己龍 (Kiryuu), ベルベット (VelBet), DragonWAPPPPPPER, Zip.er, amber gris, and LuLu. Tickets will cost 3500 yen in advance and 4000 the day of and go on sale February 6th. Those who come to see Nega will be given a present at the live!

Source: UCP OHP