• 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→

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    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→

Posted on March 11, 2010 in Cool, Costumes, Event, New release

first-sponsored-event-and-first-single-for-kanon

Finally some real news coming from 華音 (Kanon)! After 3 live-distributed CDs in 2009, they have finally announced that their first single will soon be coming out! To promote this first single, the band will also sponsor its first event!

The event will be hold on May 12th at HOLIDAY Osaka along with other bands such as : Ridiot, LAGING, VANDECK, アリィ (Allie) and Shade_

By the way, this first single will be called 「Answer」… and that’s about all we know so far. But of course, we’ll keep you updated!

Source : Kanon’s OHP

Posted on March 11, 2010 in Costumes, Event, Lives, New release, Track Listing

news-from-ridiot

There’s a bunch of good news for Ridiot’s fans ! It looks like the guys are really doing their best: new single, first lives in Tokyo, first sponsored event!

Let’s start with the live part. As I told you, Ridiot will perform for the first time in Tokyo! They will actually be there for two days:

Date: April 1st @ HOLIDAY Shinjuku
Performing: Ridiot, Medi@lize, Ziggrat, Shushu, Jelsea

Date:April 2nd @ Ikebukuro Black Hole
Performing: Ridiot, RE:NN, guardant, Virulent, AnliPollicino, NaiL, Lilas, 鬼一家 (Kichiku Ikka)

As for their first sponsored event, it will take place in HOLIDAY Osaka on March 26th ! Some of the other bands taking part in this event are: 華音 (Kanon), アリィ (Allie), ヱリザ (Eriza) and C≠P.

This event is also organized to promote their 3rd single 「LITTLE WING」 that will come out the very same day. This new single will contain 3 songs and cost 1000 yen:

01. LITTLE WING
02. BLUFFING
03. SIXTH TIMES GO AHEAD!

You can already listen to some samples of all three songs on their OHP, check it out!

Other than that, the band has also announced that they will soon be revealing their brand new look (on March 21st)…

Source: OHP

Posted on March 10, 2010 in Costumes, New release, Tour

details-on-cla-vi-us-2nd-single

As Inka told you last month, Cla vi us is going to release their second maxi-single, about 6 months after 「未来、時々雨」 (Mirai, Tokidoki Ame). We now have some more details about this second single that will finally be called 「二十五時の色彩〜colors〜」 (Nijugoji no Irodori~colors~). This new single will go on sale on March 24th and will contain 4 tracks for only 1260 yen:

01. soup
02. 生命線 (Seimeisen)
03. 赤裸々の果実 (Sekirara no Kajitsu)
04. 春の陽と君とサヨナラ (Haru no Hi to Kimi to Sayonara)

To promote this new single, the band will also have a national tour ! Here are the dates for those of you interested in seeing them live:

March 22nd @ Ootsuka RED ZONE
March 24th @ HOLIDAY SHINJUKU
April 2nd @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
April 3rd @ OSAKA MUSE
April 10th @ Hiroshima Namiki Junction
April 11th @ Takamatsu DIME
April 12th @ Tokushima club GRINDHOUSE
April 18th @ Takadanobaba AREA
April 19th @ Nagoya ell.SIZE
May 15th @ Okayama CRAZY MAMA 2nd ROOM
June 18th @ OSAKA MUSE (Tour final)

Source: Brand-X, OHP

Posted on March 10, 2010 in Costumes

ballys-new-look

Thanks to DKjapanesefreak for sending this in!

It seems that BALLY have updated their OHP with a totally new look which promotes their upcoming release!


What do you think about it though? And are you excited about the single?

Source: OHP

Posted on March 9, 2010 in Costumes, Fashion

suppurate-system-x-spectrum-x

The industrial band (signed under Darkest Labyrinth) is the next band to collaborate with Ryonai. So far Ryonai has put this graphic up detailing some of the products the duo wears. Soon more information and prices for the pieces will be made public.




Source:
SS SHOP

Posted on March 9, 2010 in Costumes, New release

the-sound-bee-hds-new-release

THE SOUND BEE HD have a new release coming out for the summer! Their 3rd album – Hachi will go on sale on May 12th, 2010.


[Hachi] is the third album and first release in 5 years for the project led by Daisuke (ex-media youth). The sound is a fusion of heavy rock and electro with a Japanese taste, adopting the theme of Japanese goth. The third album [Hachi] will be available for pre-sale during their sponsor event at Ikebukuro Black Hole on April 24, 2010!

If an advance order is placed together with an order for an item in stock, both items will be delivered together when the item on advance order is officially released. Therefore, it is recommended that advance orders are placed separately.

Line-up :
Vocal: DAISUKE
Guitar: Tak
Guitar & PT: YUICHI
Bass: YOU
Drums: HIRO

Live Schedule :
Mar 11 Meguro LIVE STATION
Mar 21 Ikebukuro Chop
Apr 24 Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE (Sponsored event & Pre-sale at live venues)
May 3 Otsuka Red Zone
June 13 Ikebukuro LIVE INN ROSA
June 19 Ikebukuro Chop (Sponsored event)

THE SOUND BEE HD 3rd album [Hachi]
Apr 24, 2010: available for pre-sale at live venues
May 12, 2010: on sale in stores
Disc number: SWSB-1
Label: Starwave Records
Distribution: Daiki Sound, Tainted Reality, CDbaby, Code 7
Price: 25USD (tax in)
Limit 1000 copies
Specs: 16 page booklet

Playlist:
01. Hachi
02. monster
03. if
04. cry
05. answer
06. blood
07. nowhere
08. down
09. behind
10. delete
11. again

In addition, the band also has redone their site and also updated their look with a darker tone! Did you notice that SUPPURATE SYSTEM has dressed up their look with Ryonai’s signature jewelry!? What do you think?

Source: HP

Posted on March 8, 2010 in Costumes, New release

calmando-quals-new-single

After a very long break in releasing new music, Calmando Qual will release a brand-new maxi-single entitled 「Doors」. It will go on sale on the 26th of May for 1500 yen and contain 4 tracks:

01. GHOST HOUSE
02. Shadow
03. Velvet
04. Chandelir

It will be limited to 1000 copies only so make sure to buy it and support the band! The CD will be pre-sold at the band’s live on the 13th of May. Anyway, here is the single description according to the official MySpace:

Calmando Qual’s first maxi single since resuming activities portrays a rock show with “Theatrical Rock Parade” as its concept. The work is an exquisite balance of vivid visuals, melancholic melodies shifting and varying within a dark retro ambiance, and the cruelty and beauty of the stories illustrated by the lyrics. Though its sound is more catchy and easy on the ears than their previous works, it retains the intersection of stillness and movement in the band’s technical sound and their characteristic powerful arrangements, with each song composed of many varying facets.

It sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? Anyway, here is their recent look, which is totally different from their previous ones. What do you think about it?

Source: OHP, MySpace

Posted on March 8, 2010 in Costumes, New release, PV, Release, Track Listing

4th-maxi-single-for-kiryu

A bit more than a month after 「明鏡止水」 (Meikyou Shisui) has been released, 己龍 (Kiryu) has announced that they would soon be releasing their 4th maxi-single ! Entitled 「水無桜」 (Minazakura), it will go on sale on June 23rd so we still have quite some time before we can actually get our hands on it, but we already have most details.

4th maxi-single : 4 different types (let’s hope it’s just a coincidence ! Try to imagine how many types there would be for the 10th single!) ! Here you go for the details :

  • A-Type (3675 yen) :
  • 【CD】
    1.別レ日和ハ仄カニ染マル (Wakare Biyori wa Honoka ni Somaru)
    2.雨夜ニ笑ヱバ (Ameyo ni Waraeba)
    【DVD】
    One-man live at Shibuya O-West on March 5th (12 tracks)

  • B-Type (1890 yen) :
  • 【CD】
    1.別レ日和ハ仄カニ染マル(Wakare Biyori wa Honoka ni Somaru)
    2.雨夜ニ笑ヱバ (Ameyo ni Waraeba)
    【DVD】
    PV.別レ日和ハ仄カニ染マル (Wakare Biyori wa Honoka ni Somaru)

  • C-Type (1890 yen) :
  • 【CD】
    1.別レ日和ハ仄カニ染マル (Wakare Biyori wa Honoka ni Somaru)
    2.雨夜ニ笑ヱバ (Ameyo ni Waraeba)
    【DVD】
    PV.雨夜ニ笑ヱバ (Ameyo ni Waraeba)

  • D-Type (1575 yen) :
  • 【CD】
    1.別レ日和ハ仄カニ染マル (Wakare Biyori wa Honoka ni Somaru)
    2.雨夜ニ笑ヱバ (Ameyo ni Waraeba)
    3.Title undecided as of yet

Which one will you choose ?

Source : Brand-X

Posted on March 7, 2010 in Costumes, Event

mid-deracines-new-look-and-first-anniversary-event

MiD DERACINE have a totally new look, which is certainly interesting! What do you think about it?

What is more, the band will hold their first anniversary live on the 18th of May at Sendai MACANA. It will be entitled 「醜美の翼は、甘く滑稽な悪夢を夜の闇に喰らう。」 (Minikubi no Tsubasa wa, Amaku Kokkei-na Akumu wo Yoru no Yami no Kurau.). The tickets will cost 2500 yen when bought in advance and 3000 yen at the door. The further details will be announced later.

Finally, you can listen to the samples of the upcoming single on the band’s MySpace!

Source: OHP, MySpace

Posted on March 4, 2010 in Costumes, Sampling

vii-senses-new-look-and-samples

VII-Sense has got a new look to commemorate the relase of their upcoming single:

What is more, you can listen to the songs’ samples on the band’s MySpace. What do you think about them?

Source: MySpace

Posted on February 25, 2010 in Costumes, News

piecelangs-new-look

Thank you to mi★yu for head’s up.

PIECElang have a new look to go with their new single, to be released next month, that we announced over here.

They’re so happy and bright! I bet they put on a fun and energetic live.

Source: OHP

Posted on February 25, 2010 in Costumes, New release

eat-you-alives-new-release

EAT YOU ALIVE is keeping busy, and will be releasing a new single on May 19th called 「 Missing you / 暁 」 (Akatsuki).

Details are not yet available on the OHP, but it’s something for fans to be looking forward to!

The boys have also updated their profiles on the site with new photos:

Source: OHP

Posted on February 24, 2010 in Costumes, News

cocklobin-new-look

Thanks to Jinx for the head’s up.

It seems cocklobin have recently updated their official site with their new look.

What do you think of it?

Source: OHP

Posted on February 23, 2010 in Costumes

matenrou-operas-new-look

There are finally some news about 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera)! Actually, it’s only the totally new look so far, but I bet there’ll be some more news coming soon!

And here are the profile pics (I just felt the need to post them as well, because you can see the guys much better at these):

What do you think about it though? Don’t forget to tell us!

Source: OHP, matenrou_opera @ LJ

Posted on February 16, 2010 in Costumes, New release, Release, Track Listing

details-on-scapegoats-first-mini-album

Back in November, I told you about SCAPEGOAT releasing its first mini-album. But at that time, most details were left unknown, we’re now able to tell all you want to know about it.

This first mini-album will be called 「パラダイムサァカス」 (Paradigm Circus), it will go on sale on March 31st for 2625 yen. And here’s the tracklist :
1. alice
2. アカイイト (Akai Ito)
3. 恋人 (Koibito)
4. 桜雨 (Sakura Ame)
5. Anesthesia

Order yours quickly if you want to get one of the 1000 copies ! And also don’t forget about 「カタストロフィ-catastrophe-」, their 3rd maxi-single coming out next week !

Source: Brand-X

Posted on February 16, 2010 in Cool, Costumes, Goods

aicle-opens-fanclubnew-look-and-goods

We already told you guys about Aicle’s new release over here. The band has continued on with the neon look and updated with new imagery. The band also has new goods for sale including photosets of their previous look, tshirt, cap and a new tote bag. There is also a new fanclub hosted on yahoo! Members can receive unique photos, video and chances for meet and greets. Not sure if its offered to international fans as of yet.

Source: OHP

Posted on February 16, 2010 in Cool, Costumes, Event, New release, News

news-from-kelli

What a surprise !!! Back in September, I told you that kelli would go on an activity pause to work on their first mini-album ! 4 months after their latest live, we finally have something new to say about them, and it’s a really good surprise !

We know have more details about the mini-album we were waiting for. Entitled 「All Dirty,」 it will be available on March 16th ! We don’t have any other details as of yet but we’ll keep you updated… but what’s the surprise then ? Well the mini-album will be available for free download on their website ! Isn’t that awesome ?

kelli will also come back on stage on March 23rd at Shinjuku RUIDO K4 for an event along with : Serendipity / lam. (formerly know as Like absolute myself) / Amaranth / ウツセミ (Utsusemi) / 『the WoRLD』

Also, what do you think about their new look ? If I didn’t know it was kelli from their OHP, I probably wouldn’t have recognized them !

Source : OHP

Posted on February 16, 2010 in Costumes, Oneman

first-one-man-for-nail

Good news from NaiL ! The band has announced that they would have their first one-man live in May to celebrate their first anniversary ! This one-man will be hold on May 3rd at Ikebukuro CYBER. To go with this special occasion, NaiL will also distribute a free CD on that same day.

Tickets will go on sale on February 19th for 2800 yen.

Source: OHP

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Posted on February 12, 2010 in Costumes

cali%e2%89%a0garis-new-album

Some amazing news for the cali≠gari fans!

First of all, the band has got a new look, which I personally love. What is your opinion though?

Secondly, it seems that the band will release another album entitled 「ジュウイチジャナイ」 (Juichi Janai) or 「11」on the 17th of March. The CD will contain 6 new songs. However, the release will come in 3 types:

ジュウイチジャナイ 【卑劣盤】(11 Janai Hiretsu Ban) – will cost 3500 yen and contain a CD plus a bonus DVD with 8 PVs: 「ブルーフィルム」(Blue Film), 近代的コスメ唱歌 (Kindaite Cosme Shouka), 「マグロ」 (Maguro), 「ハイカラ・殺伐・ハイソ・絶賛」 (Haikara Satsubatsu haiso Zessan), 舌先3分サイズ (Shitasaki Sappun Size), 「青春協奏曲」(Seishun Kyousoukyoku), 「-踏-」 (-Tou-) and 「マネキン」 (Mannequin), which is a new song.

ジュウイチジャナイ 【姑息盤】(11 Janai Kosoku Ban) – will also cost 3500 yen and will include, besides the CD, a DVD with live & documentary footage from the band’s live held on the 18th of November at Zepp TOKYO, entitled 「東京地下室〜地下十六階〜」 (Tokyo Chikashitsu〜Chika Juuroku Kai〜)

ジュウイチジャナイ 【良心盤】(11 Janai Ryoshin ban) – will be sold for 2000 yen and include only the CD.

What is more, all the versions will have alternate jacket designs. Each type will come with a poster and if you buy all 3 types, you’ll get a bonus 4th poster and if you put all these 4 posters together, they’ll form one large extra poster. Sounds cool, doesn’t it?

Do not forget to pre-order it though! Click the Japanese titles above to go to CDJapan to do that~

Source: OHP, caligari_fans @ LJ, CDJapan

Posted on February 9, 2010 in Costumes, New release

2-months-consecutive-singles-for-valentine

ヴァレンタイン (Valentine) definitely likes consecutive-releases ! After a trilogy in the beginning of last year, the band is now releasing two more singles in a row !

The first single will be called 「-Royal Vanilla b【R】aiN-」 and will come out on February 17th. It will contain 3 songs and cost 1575 yen.

Same pattern for 「桜NAIKID」 (Sakura NAIKID) that will be released next month on March 24th.

Source: OHP

  • ToraLover: I’m very happy they are finally getting more recognized, their music is the best.
  • pizazz: oh my god YES! I can see my money flying away already, though.
  • Jinx: I really want that to be Tsukasa. He’s too good to not have a band. And he looks up...
  • Jinx: OMG Sakura and Schwarz?!?!!?!!?!! This is AWESOME!
  • Bunny: Although ASAGI is my favorite of D, I don’t like how he’s the only one on the...
  • Gaxnela: NICE. NIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEE EEE
  • Daeva: Well, “Rosova Dolina” is the literal translation of “Rose Valley”...
  • ranchu: I think that it could be Tsukasa too.
  • Hedos: Oh yes, i wish for that!
  • Jinx: Zing! |D

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