• 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→

Posted on September 2, 2010 in Cool, New release

new-song-by-velvet-eden

Dada just tweeted that he uploaded a new song to Velvet Eden’s myspace called Confession of Mask. So far there have been 15 listens to the song, so after you hear the new tune – be sure to leave him a message on myspace or twitter letting him know if you liked the song.

Confession of Mask
僕には顔が無い誰かに盗まれた 呪縛と引き換えにこの仮面を手に入れた
My face was stolen so I have none I obtained this mask in exchange for a curse

“汝、虚蝉にしがみつく付く者、哀れむには値せず”
“You, who cling to this hollow world, pitiless because you have no value”

全てを失って占う価値も無い Aliceの街角を一人歩き続けてる
I lost everything so there is no point in divination Walking on alone along the street corners of Alice

Walking sick sick,Walking in town.
Walking sick sick,Walking in town. Alone.

“涙を流す度に仮面の裏の棘は伸びる”
“Every time you shed tears the thorns behind the mask grow”

忌み嫌ったドレスを身に纏いせめて面影を今夜も探そう
My body clothed in a hateful dress, at worst tonight I’ll search again for the vestiges of my face

割れた仮面縫い付けながら 壊れてゆく僕をどうぞ笑うがいいさ
While I sew up the ruined mask It’s okay to laugh at me as I fall apart

醜いだろ? だけど今も信じていたい
Ugly am I? Yet even now I want to believe

「まだ終わらせないわ」 声がする
[I won’t let it end yet] she calls to me

ひび割れてく仮面に入り込む 私たちが似合うと羽音が聞こえる
Within the cracked mask When we suit each other I hear the sound of wings

割れた仮面縫い付けながら 壊れてゆく僕をどうぞ笑うがいいさ
While I sew up the ruined mask It’s okay to laugh at me as I fall apart

醜いだろ? だけど今も信じていたい
Ugly am I? Yet even now I want to believe

「まだ終わらせないわ」 声がする
[I won’t let it end yet] she calls to me

巡り逢える日まで ああ
Until the day we meet again ahh

Source: Dada’s twitter

Posted on September 1, 2010 in Cool

yoshikis-interview-on-shockhound

I got an email blast about new updates on ShockHound and guess who was featured on the site this week? Thats right, Yoshiki! Take a look at the interview – its all in English. You can also buy a couple of releases on the site.

What do you think?

Source: ShockHound

Posted on August 31, 2010 in Cool

introducing-d-tv

musicJAPANplus has announced that they are going to present a talk show with the the band D. The special will air twice, first showing will be on September 3rd and the replay will air the next morning on September 4th. Remember to check their USTREAM for coverage and news on the event. To celebrate the event the site is hosting D on their twitter!

Finally this week D TV will be ON AIR!
MJP will be announcing additional information and special article releases every day until then, so make sure to check the news corner you are viewing right now!

Well, today’s big news is this:
The members of D will be participating on the MJP Twitter account.

On September 3rd and 4th, on both days of the airing, the real artists will be featured on the MJP Twitter!

What kind of tweets are they going to share right before the program?
Please look forward to the real tweets from D!

(And then…we are planning to upload pictures of them from the shooting venue as well!)

Who is going to watch this? Sounds like a really cool idea!

Sources: USTREAM, musicJAPANplus

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Posted on August 18, 2010 in Cool

spiv-states-announcement

Looks like the duo have alot going on! Spiv States will be doing a performance on USTREAM. Lately, USTREAM programs have been pretty popular right?

spiv states (formed by ex.Phantasmagoria members, JUN and IORI) is a futuristic visual rock unit who recently made an impressive debut as a rising star with their first maxi single “flavor” and first one-man live “savor the flavor.”
They made a surprise announcement of their first official USTREAM on MySpace INDIVISUAL! The prologue program will be broadcasted tomorrow on 8/19 from 23:00 and the first full-on program on 8/26 from 23:00.
USTREAM on MySpace INDIVISUALl

In this program, you will get the latest update on the preparation of their first one-man live and behind stories in making of their maxi single “flavor.” Fans all over the world will be able to communicate with them on a real time basis (English and Japanese). More special programs are on their way!
Details will be announced soon on spiv staets’ official website and MySpace. Don’t miss out!

flavor pv preview:

Source: Spiv States Myspace

Posted on July 29, 2010 in Cool, Costumes, Instore, Tour, Track Listing

news-from-dout

We have already talked about ダウト (D=OUT) joining Indie PSC and about the fact that they have planned to release a single and a DVD under new label. Finally there are more details about both of them! But first of all, let me show you the band’s new look:

The single will be entitled 「サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ」(Psychedelico∞Psychedelico) and will go on sale on October 8th in three types, two limited ones for 1890 and a regular one, which will cost 1575 yen:

Limited Type A:
[PRE-ORDER]

【CD】
1.サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. DANCE NUMBER

【DVD】
『サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ』(Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
PV & Making-of

Limited Type B:
[PRE-ORDER]

1. サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. DANCE NUMBER
3. 天秤ラバーズ (Tenbin Lovers)

Regular Type:
[PRE-ORDER]

1. サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. 天秤ラバーズ (Tenbin Lovers)
3. 御礼参り (Oreimairi)

The DVD will be entitled 「御礼参り EXPO’10」(Oreimairi EXPO’10) and will be released on September 29th. Here is what CDJapan says about the DVD:

Disc 1 features footage from their concert performance at Shibuya O-EAST on June 26, 2010 and at BIG CAT on April 25, 2010. Disc 2 features behind-the-scene footage.

It will cost 6930 yen, however, it will be limited to 2000 copies only so hurry up and pre-order it, while it’s still available!

Anyway, to commemorate both releases, the band will hold several instore events:

Date: September 18th, 15:00 @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: September 18th, 18:00 @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK
Details: Mini-Live, Talk & Handshake

Date: September 24th, 19:00 @ Jishubanclub
Details: “D=OUTalk~Anime Cosplay Meeting~” & Handshake

Date: October 2nd, 18:00 @ Sapporo GURUGURU
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: October 9th, 15:00 @ little HEARTS.
Details: Talk & Signing + Present raffle

Date: October 21st, 18:00 @ HMV Sakae
Details: Talk & Handshake

Date: October 30th, 17:00 @ Brand X
Details: Members’ personal property lottery + Handshake

Date: October 30th, 19:15 @ Brand X
Details: “Aye-aye” Game + Handshake

Date: November 4th, 17:00 @ Osaka ZEAL LINK
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: November 18th, 17:30 @ SKULL ROSE
Details: Talk & Handshake

Furthermore, they announced a new tour, which will kick off in September. It will be held under the name 「LIVE BAND TOUR’10」 and will consist of 47 (!) concerts. Details are as follows:

Date: September 4th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT) [Oneman]

Date: September 5th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT) [Oneman]

Date: September 11th @ Okinawa SALT&PEPPER
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT)

Date: September 17th @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 19th @ Mito LIGHT HOUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 20th @ Kashiwa PALOOZA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ν[NEU]

Date: September 23rd @ Club FLEEZ
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 25th @ Shinyokohama SUNPHONIX HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), Administrator, K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ZUCK, ν[NEU]

Date: September 26th @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin VJ-3
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], HERO

Date: October 3rd @ Sapporo MESSE HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 5th @ Aomori QUARTER
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 6th @ Morioka CLUB CHANGE WAVE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 7th @ Club SWINDLE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 8th @ Sendai HOOK
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】, MoNoLith

Date: October 11th @ Yamagata MUSIC SHOWA Session
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 12th @ Kooriyama CLUB#9
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 13th @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX mini
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 15th @ Tomiyama club MAIRO
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 16th @ Kanazawa AZ
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 17th @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, ViViD,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 19th @ Fukui CHOP
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 20th @ Matsuzaka M’AXA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 22nd @ Nagoya E.L.L
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 23rd @ Gifu club G
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), ZUCK, SCREW, HERO

Date: October 24th @ Shizuoka LIVE HOUSE Sunash
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW

Date: October 26th @ Koufu CONVICTION
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW

Date: November 2nd @ Shiga U★STONE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel

Date: November 3rd @ Nara Never Land
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel

Date: November 5th @ ESAKA MUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, spiv states, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 6th @ Kyoto FAN J
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 7th @ Wakayama LiveHouse&Club GATE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 9th @ Kobe VARIT.
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 10th @ Tokushima club GRINDHOUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 12th @ Takamatsu DIME
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 13th @ Kouchi DIME
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 14th @ Matsuyama SALON KITTY
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 16th @ Ooita T.O.P.S
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 17th @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 19th @ Miyazaki SR BOX
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 20th @ Kagoshima SR HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 21st @ Kumamoto DRUM Be-9
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 23rd @ Nagasaki DRUM Be-7
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 24th @ Saga LIVE HOUSE GEILS
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 26th @ Yamaguchi LIVE rise
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 27th @ Hiroshima NAMIKI JUNCTION
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 28th @ Okayama IMAGE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 30th @ Izumo APOLLO
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: December 12th @ Yonago Laughs
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

The tickets for oneman lives are 4000 yen a piece, whilst for events they cost 3800 yen in advance and 4300 yen at the door.

There is a special treat for the band’s fans though – a “special vacation” trip with the band on September 11th/12th. Of course you have to pay (and not a small amount of money) to go there, but if you do you:

・ get a shot with all the members
・ get to go to a ダウト (D=OUT) live (September 11th @ Okinawa SALT&PEPPER)
・ go to a lunch party with ダウト (D=OUT)
・ stay at the Pacific Hotel Okinawa, Port Hotel, or Okinawa Washington Hotel or another hotel of equal quality

the members are also planning a special project for all those who participate!

The prices depend on where you go from, more details are available here. Doesn’t it sound cool?

Finally, do not forget to check the band’s totally renewed OHP!

Source: OHP

Posted on July 27, 2010 in Cool, Event, Lives, News, Session

dio-members-session

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

Posted on July 15, 2010 in Cool

sugizo-helping-mick-karn

Thanks to J. Aves for letting us know about this!

This is not fully visual kei-related, but I think it’s worth mentioning nevertheless. Mick Karn, who was a bassist of a british band Japan, was diagnosed with cancer. To help him raise the necessary funds to cover medical costs, SUGIZO has decided to re-record the song 「Missing」. Here is SUGIZO’s message, which was posted on Mick Karn’s official website:

I really hope to help Mick in even a small way, so I created a song at an amazingly fast speed to earn donations for him.

I took the song “MISSING” that was included in my first solo album, and remade and re-recorded it according to my current sensibilities. It turned into something entirely new, and is now called “MISSING LINK.” This ambient music seems to soar to the heavens, It contains beautiful examples of Mick’s breath and vitality, and I hope that you all get a copy and experience the world of the song. And from the bottom of my heart, I pray that Mick gets better so that we can play “MISSING LINK” together on stage!

You can download the track and decide for yourself how much you want to donate for receiving the track. If you are interested, just visit the website and choose the amount you want to spend and pay, using your PayPal account.

Source: Mick Karn’s official website

Posted on July 5, 2010 in Cool, New release

news-from-miyavi

A lot of exciting news for all Miyavi’s fans! First of all, it seems that he will release a new single on September 15th! It will be entitled 「TORTURE」 and the limited edition will cost 1500 yen, whilst the regular one only 500 yen. Here is what has been posted about the release on his official MySpace:

Now, three years since his last release and the first single from EMI Music Japan has been confirmed! Co-produced by former Strokes engineer Toshikazu Yoshioka, the sheer heaviness of the track makes it hard to believe that the only instruments you hear on it are 雅-MIYAVI-`s trademark slap-guitar and the tight drums by Bobo (from legendary post-rock band 54-71). This song is perfect for his re-debut.

In addition to the standard edition single, fans can also get their hands on a limited edition featuring a bonus CD, with live recordings taken from shows in Tokyo, NY, and LA. The standard edition is a mere “one-coin” 500yen.

Prior to the release, the song will be made available as a mobile download from June 30, and until July 20 there will be an exclusive download period on Recochoku, where fans can win a chance to participate as special reporters in all 12 shows of 雅-MIYAVI-`s Tokyo Tour. Three winners will receive a name-printed and laminated AAV (Access All Venues) pass. So if YOU want to tour Tokyo alongside 雅-MIYAVI-, download the tune and enter the competition!

What is more, it seems that Miyavi will release a new full-album on October 13th, however, not more details are available so far.

Finally, it seems that Miyavi and his wife Melody will be having another child soon! Here is what he wrote on his MySpace:

i heard the rumor that Lovelie my daughter is gonna be an older sister. please welcome him into our big family ;)

How awesome is that! Let’s wish our best for both Miyavi and his family!

Source: Official MySpace

Posted on June 30, 2010 in Cool, Lives

golden-bombers-appereance-at-shanghai-expo-2010

This is certainly some intriguing news! It seems that ゴールデンボンバー (GOLDEN BOMBER) will perform at the Japanese Pavillion during EXPO 2010 in Shanghai!

The concert will take place on September 9th and will be free to atend, however, you will need to buy the ticket to visit the EXPO to go inside the Pavillion though.

Source: vkdb, Jun’s blog

Posted on June 23, 2010 in Cool, Event, News, Overseas

sug-in-singapore-june-26-27

Thanks to everyone who sent this in.

SuG, who we announced over here are going to Singapore in July, are actually going even earlier than that for a different event!

SuG will be special guests, and perform at a free event on June 26th and 27th. The event, entitled “JAPAN ROMANCE” is hosted by Singapore Cosplay Club.

Here is the full information the club posted:

SINGAPORE COSPLAY CLUB’S SUG EVENT
“JAPAN ROMANCE” 26th -27th June 2010

Venue: Orchard Central
Dates: 26th June 2010, 27th June 2010
Time: 11am – 9.00pm
Address: 181 Orchard Road
Admission: Free

The Singapore Cosplay Club is proud to present JAPAN ROMANCE featuring SUG as the star artistes!

SUG will be having an autography/photo session and a gig on the 26th June 2010. In a rare guesture, the SUG will also be the judges for Singapore Cosplay Club’s Asia Cosplay Meet!

The Singapore Cosplay Club has invited SUG as a judge for Asia Cosplay Meet’s regional round, Asia Cosplay Meet Phillippines that will be hosted on the 27th June 2010 concurrently with Japan Romance via internet live streaming.

There will also be booths selling Japanese items like anime merchandise and games.

Program
26th June 2010

11.00am Opening of event booths

4.00pm SUG GIG!!

27th June 2010

11.00am Opening of event booths

2.00pm Asia Cosplay Meet regional rounds screening

4.00pm Asia Cosplay Meet Philippines Judging by SUG

The 27th June 2010 is a cosplay day because the Asia Cosplay Meet’s regional round is taking place, so we invite everybody to come cosplay together with Philippines!

For all enquries about Japan Romance and SUG’s appearance, please direct them to japanromance@sgcosplayclub.org

Japan Romance is supported by Japan Airlines(official airlines), Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO) and Yokoso Japan!

Source: SCC

Posted on June 23, 2010 in Cool, Event

chat-with-daizystripper

CURE is doing another twitter chat event in a few days. Be sure to catch a chance to tweet with DaizyStripper!!

CURE Magazine Twitter Event Vol. 4
Let’s tweet with DaizyStripper! DaizyStripper will be on cover of Cure Magazine Vol.84
During their cover photo shoot, they will tweet with you and answer your questions.
● Follow twitter: cure_office ● Date: June 25 2010 Time: TBA

Source: CURE Facebook

Posted on June 22, 2010 in Cool, New band

sakurai-ao-sharaku-sasabuchi-hiroshi-form-a-new-band

This is in my opinion one of the best news in a while! There is a new band, which will consist of 3 amazing angura kei musicians:

Vocal: シャラク (Sharaku) || ex. メトロノム (Metronome), now in FLOPPY
Guitar: 桜井青 (Sakurai Ao) || ex. cali≠gari, now in LAB. THE BASEMENT
Drums: ササブチヒロシ (Sasabuchi Hiroshi) || ex. Plastic Tree

The band’s name isn’t decided yet, but I believe it will be announced at their first live on June 26th at Shinjuku LOFT. The tickets cost 4000 yen in advance and 4500 yen at the door.

Source: Ao’s blog, OHP

Posted on June 11, 2010 in Cool

takuma-opens-a-facebook

We talked about Quaff members getting facebook now the last member Takuma, guitarist has opened one up. You can now add all of Quaff over here!

Source: Quaff facebook

Posted on June 9, 2010 in Cool, Twitter

luna-seas-reboot

Last month LUNA SEA joined twitter and posted a mysterious message. The update simply said: REBOOT!! A few weeks ago their homepage, myspace and youtube show another clue to what REBOOT could mean. A video, showing an empty couch! What could this mean?

Their anniversary is coming up and they haven’t had an official revival since 2007, so could this mean another one day revival? Any ideas or thoughts to what you might think the video means? A new release?

Source: hp

Posted on June 9, 2010 in Cool

quaff-members-have-facebook

Four members of Quaff now have a facebook! You can now add Makito, Seiya, Ukisemi, Shingo and Hal.

Twitter and facebook are really becoming great tools to connect with fans right? If you don’t have accounts for these 2 social network sites you might want to join up now!

Source: Quaff Facebook

Posted on May 25, 2010 in Cool, Twitter

add-ai-on-twitter

Thanks to everyone who poked us on twitter and email about this. Ai of DEATHGAZE has joined his former bandmate Hazuki over on twitter. You can follow him over here.

Have you gotten a twitter yet?

Source: twitter

Posted on May 25, 2010 in Cool, Twitter

quaff-now-on-twitter

The Quaff guys are now on twitter, so far their tweets have been in both english and japanese with lots of pictures including some taken during their last US tour they had recently! You can follow them over here:

Takuma
Makito
Seiya
Ukisemi
Shingo
Hal

Another band on twitter! If you don’t have a twitter its time to get one! You can follow us over here.

Sources: twitter, anonymous

Posted on May 24, 2010 in Cool, Twitter

despairsrays-zero-on-twitter

Yes, another one. I guess it’s no surprise though, but now Zero of D’espairsRay has an account too!
You can follow him here.

Source: Facebook

Posted on May 23, 2010 in Cool, Fashion

baku-x-vanillaedge

貘 (Baku) from 花少年バディーズ (Baddies) has teamed up with VanillaEdge to produce an earring!

The name of the piece is 「Baku’s Sklump」 and it’s a silver “punkish” earring that has a bright red heart, a pitch black cute, yet disgusting skull, plus two Swarovski “swings”.

The earring costs 8500 yen, and anyone who purchases it also gets two randomly selected signed polaroids of Baku.

They are taking orders from now until June 18th, and shipping will commence in the middle of July.

Source: VanillaEdge

Posted on May 23, 2010 in Contest, Cool

maru-music-despairsray-fan-commercial

Maru Music is holding a very cool contest for D’espairsRay fans! They’re calling on fans to create a commercial for D’espairsRay’s newest album, 「IMMORTAL」!

As written on the Maru Music OHP:

Create a video commercial for D’espairsRay latest release IMMORTAL.
The commercial must feature the IMMORTAL cover and the Maru Music Logo,which Maru Music will provide. Maru Music and D’espairsRay will review the videos looking for the most original and memorable content.
The winning commercial will be featured on the Maru Music website. The winners will receive a Prize Pack featuring IMMORTAL from D’espairsRay, Maru Music Merchandise and more!

The submission deadline is Monday June 21, 2010 so don’t delay

To enter, you must make a video commercial that includes both the 「IMMORTAL」 cover, and the Maru Music Logo — both of which can be downloaded from Maru Music. Once you’ve made your video, upload it to YouTube or MySpace, mark it public and send it in! Only one entry is allowed per e-mail address.

Please note that the video must be under two minutes and that the contest is open to US residents only.

For more information on how to submit and for the rules, make sure you check out the contest page! And don’t forget, the deadline is fast approaching so get filming!

If any of our Shattered-Tranquility.net readers join, let us know! We’d love to see your commercial!

Source: Maru Music

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