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Tu[ism] to Disband

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Reader Myunko tipped us off about Tu[ism]‘s impending dissolution. After making the announcement for the first time at a live in early December, the band posted a short message on their website specifying their live on February 24th as their final. Here’s what the OHP says about the break up:

■An Important Message from Tu[ism]■
 
We would like to thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for always supporting Tu[ism].
We will [now] report on the matter announced at the live on December 7.
 
It has been decided that after the performance on February 24, 2012, Tu[ism] will disband.
We are terribly sorry for the late announcement on the homepage.
 
Two years of activity have already passed, and though things are half-finished…
The decision follows the individual worries of each member; it is selfish but we would certainly be glad if you could forgive us.
 
Furthermore, in a few days we will release our activity schedule and details related to the February 24th performance.
 
Only a short period of activity remains, but until the end we will race on as four people so please offer us the warmest encouragement you can.
 
-Tu[ism], all members-

As for plans before the 24th, the band does have a few events left:

February 10 @ Nagoya HOLIDAY
February 13 @ Shibuya REX
February 19 @ Visualeaf (in-store event)
February 24 @ Shibuya REX

Let’s wish them the best, wherever the future may take them.

Source: Myunko, OHP

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Golbeza Disbands

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Following a posting on their website stating that the end of Golbeza would come after their live on January 29th, the band wrapped up activities as planned. Their website states:
 

To everyone that supports Golbeza
 
Thank you for always supporting Golbeza.
 
It is sudden, but due to differences in direction among the members of Golbeza
 
January 29 (Sun)
Ikebukuro CHOP 2-man LIVE
“Doguma”
 
This day will be carried out and we will disband.
 
We are truly sorry for this news.
 
As we work with all our strength until the end, please give us your support.
 
Golbeza, all members

 
As with all breakups, we can only hope to see the members resurface again in future projects.
 
Source: vkdb, OHP

Shiva Disbands

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Earlier today, the following announcement was posted on Shiva’s website:

More than ever, we would like to thank you deeply for supporting Shiva.
 
At this time it has been decided that after Shiva’s performance at Takadanobaba AREA on April 12, 2012 (Thurs) the band will dissolve.
 
We are terribly sorry to everyone that gave us there support, and to all related persons, for this kind of unfortunate news.
 
Until the last live all the members will strive along with all their might, so we would be grateful for your understanding.
 
Shiva, all members

 
The members each have their own messages on their blogs as well.

Hashiki
 
This is Hashiki.
 
Today I have a sad announcement for everyone.
 
At Shiva’s 4/12 (Thurs) performance at Takadanobaba AREA we’ll disband.
 
I’m really sorry to everyone that’s supported us, for this news.
 
It seems sudden, but since a loooong time ago there was a part of me inside with a hazy feeling, and recently it came to the point where there’s nothing left to do; real, normal living became difficult.
 
Shiva is really important [to me], but as a work colleague there’s always been a part [of me] that can’t possibly trust from the heart. There’s been absolutely no time for my heart to rest and I can honestly say I hit my limit.
 
Right now I’m frazzled to the point that I can’t think at all about what I’ll do after we disband on April 12.
 
Since Shiva was the only dream I painted, I don’t even know if I’ll do music, and I don’t know about the other members, either.
 
To this extent, it was only Shiva.
 
I think there’s bound to be the kind of music that only Shiva can do, and that of course won’t change even now, so there’s pride as an artist, but the bands are really tough.
 
Having all the members going in the same direction with the same passion as all the other members is really tough.
 
Anyway, after this we have a one man in Nagano, and also a one man in Tokyo, so until the end I’ll live only as Shiva’s Hashiki with all my might.
 
Really, thank you for always supporting us.
 
Give us your best until the end.

Yuuki
 
I have sad news for everyone from Shiva.
 
Shiva will disband at the April 12 live at Takadanobaba AREA.
 
I’m really sorry for the sudden announcement.
 
It was too hard.
 
I intend to go on living unrelated to music.
 
It’s been too emotionally hard the past several months
 
I’ve come to dislike even listening to music.
 
I’m really sorry to everyone who came to like and support Shiva.
 
I can’t stand on stage with a feeling of incompleteness. If a band has no spirit there’s no meaning.
 
Anyway, I’ll do my very best until the last live
 
so please treat Shiva well for only a little while longer.

Kaori
 
I have sad news.
 
Once we hold the performance on 4/12 at Takdanobaba AREA, we have decided on Shiva’s dissolution.
 
It was only a little at a time but the people who have come to like Shiva has increased, and at this time, I am truly sorry that we will take the form of half-finished intentions. We weren’t able to keep the promise we made at the time [our] results for V-ROCK were no good, that we’d definitely take you all to Budokan or Saitama Super Arena. I’m sorry.
 
However, until the last moment of 4/12 I won’t cut any corners, so I intend to face it with no less power than I have up until now.
 
Let’s have fun until the final moment.

Shige
 
Everyone who has supported Shiva
 
as well as everyone who has been related to Shiva
 
Thank you always
 
It is sudden
 
but at this time we
 
have decided that Shiva
 
will carry out the performance at Takadanobaba AREA
 
on April 12
 
and disband
 
I am terribly sorry that it came to this kind of announcement
 
I think after our disbandment I will officially write here
 
the reason for our dissolution and words of gratitude towards everyone
 
Because it does not mean we are disbanded yet
 
there will be no change in facing and tackling the one mans with all our power
 
Until the day that Shiva disbands I hope to have a fun time together
 
I am sorry to trouble you with a trite sentence
 
But until later please treat us well

 
Translation: Ku
Source: vkdb, OHP, member blogs

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Para:noir’s Parting Messages

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With the announcement of their breakup, Para:noir members left their fans with some very heartfelt messages which have given us some insight as to why they decided to call it quits.
 

Akane
 
You guys who’ve supported us from the heart. I’m truly sorry.
When Yukino’s departure was decided,
I thought something like “already, only disbandment is left”.
It’s not like just any member who can play an instrument is okay.
Even if a really great member was found, it was my belief that I can’t just be in a band that just changes one [member] after another.
So, at that time everyone talked together over and over and we decided to break up.
I’m truly sorry. That was the only feeling I can’t express.
 
But
At SHIBUYA O-WEST on April 30 that we all decided
I thought we’ve just gotta stand on this stage no matter what.
Since we’ve even decided on breaking up from the heart, we haven’t even done one sloppy live.
 
We haven’t even created one sloppy song or word.
The remaining lives and the songs born from our hearts — they’re the same.
I believe I can only express that.
 
I’m truly, truly sorry.

-satoshi-
 
For me, the feeling of not wanting to accept the word “dissolution” was huge.
 
Until now I came to think of Para:noir as my complete axis, I did lives, I did my best. It’s been an existence to the point that’s it’s really no exaggeration to say that it was my everything.
 
That one beloved thing is going away.
 
I feel like there will be nothing left.
 
But, after understanding perfectly that in continuing activity, we have a connection of feelings and continuing to ignore the differences in the members’ feelings is no good, we talked together, and it turned into an announcement of this sort.
 
It’s not like just anyone being a member of a band is okay, so there’s no such thing as ‘if we could keep Para:noir’s form there’s no problem if we keep changing’.
 
I really feel truly sorry that as a result we’ve betrayed everyone.
I am really grateful to the fans that always supported us. Inside of me is a very important and precious existence. Through the band that became my axis, it became a precious existence… you have all become a big part of my axis, too.
 
With our Para:noir’s activities there was everyone’s warmth and importance, the difficulties of music, the struggles of continuing, pain, the joy of working hard, a sense of accomplishment; I gained so much. While living through now, they’ve certainly been the deepest times; they were experiences.
 
Really, thanks for everything.
 
Until the end I’ll knock myself around and keep doing my best so please support us.
 
I want you to accept the end of Para:noir perfectly.

Aizawa Sho
 
The band can continue so that’s good – it’s not like this.
It’s the accumulation of people’s feelings.
To the band, no words like “change is good” exist.
A place where the same beloved people can always exist.
All of the members thought about all the other members and made them important,
And we belong in a place where we have to stop existing.
It’s not ideal.
It has to be this way.
 
During these talks among the members,
“I can’t show my face to you guys”
These words had ruled my body and mind.
 
What I’ve said up until now.
How each [of us] takes the blow is different, but
The feelings of the fans that decided to support us.
“Support us from now on okay”
“Since we’ll always be together”
I thought about it a lot and despaired.
 
But we decided once to stand on April 30 at O-WEST.
We hafta protect what we decided no matter what; we dunno what’s right and what isn’t right.
 
I thought about it over and over.
I’m really sorry about this news.
But since we made this news, after this there are tons of things we should show you first.
 
The music we’ve come to make until now.
Lives. Time. Space. Memories.
The futures we’ll continue to make from now on.
Our feelings that we can relay directly to the fans are blocked.
 
I want us to look together,
To listen together,
To feel together.
To live together.
 
I’m really sorry for being selfish.
Thank you always.

Yuuya
 
To all the fans and all parties involved, I am sorry for surprising you with a sudden announcement.
In addition to this I also have news. I decided that when the April 30 one man is over, I will retire from the music industry.
I had a lot of memories.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us until now. It would make me happy to have you watch over us warmly at the remaining lives. Please.

 
Translation: Ku
Source: OHP

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Para:noir to Disband and Final Mini-Album

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Sad news from Para:noir today. They have announced recently that after their oneman live 「nihilism」at Shibuya O-West on 2012.4.30, they will disband. Guitarist Yuuya will also retire from musical activities at that time.

Before doing so, they will release their final mini-album titled 「nihilism.」on 2012.4.4. It will come in two types. The limited edition wil contain five tracks and two music clips and will cost ¥3150, while the first-press regular edition will contain six tracks and will cost ¥2625.

Tracklist:

1. ANTI+CHRIST anthem
2. Good morning,MOTHER fxxker
3. I want to die (first press only)
4. 瓦解 [Gakai]
5. December 24.
6. nihilism.
DVD:
1. nihilism. music clip
2. Amaryllis music clip

Please be sure to support them with all your heart!

Source: OHP

SOMATIC GUARDIAN to Disband

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On the less-positive side of things, I bring you another disbandment. This message went up on SOMATIC GUARDIAN’S OHP just yesterday:

-Important Announcement-
On March 26, SOMATIC GUARDIAN has solo a drill [one man] at Ikebukuro CYBER,
where all activities will conclude and the band will dissolve.

Below are the comments from commanding officer and the head of each troop.

 

Even if there’s nothing lacking from everything we’ve encountered up through now, personally, I think SOMATIC GUARDIAN couldn’t exist.
The people who have poured out their love until now – all of that love has made me strong.

March 26, though it’s the starting point that raised us, our solo drill will happen at Ikebukuro CYBER, and five and a half years of activities will conclude.

We’ve been best by the greatest relationships and love; I can’t thank you enough.
Even our remaining drills are few in number, but we will come to pour our all of our successes into each and every one.

In order to say thank you from the heart, until that final moment, let’s fight together.
Salute.

 

Commanding Officer Saki

Five and a half years ago I didn’t know left from right.

While struggling, while agonizing, while scuffling, I became desperate and about five and a half years passed.
While laughing, while having fun, I became desperate and about five and a half years passed.
While being supported by different people, I became desperate and five and a half years passed.

…the day to face the end is coming.

“To go to a big stage together with the band members and group members [fans]”

Unfortunately, the dream has ended.
But, SOMATIC GUARDIAN will continue to live inside your hearts.
As a band, as an entertainer, I’m confident that we’ve left just that “proof”.

With all our strength until the final solo drill.
Just like SOMATIC GUARDIAN.
I want go to the top together with our group members .

To all the people who have met us through now…
Thank you for teaching me the “meaning of life” and the “meaning of music”.
I’ll be alive even after this.

 

Air Force Commander Tasuke

We were able to walk this far thanks to all of the people who connected with SOMATIC GUARDIAN up through now.
Thank you very much.

Until the March 26th last one man is over I will always fight with all my strength

Please relay our thoughts this time to the future generations.

Thank you for five and a half years

 

Army Commander RYO

I’m sorry for surprising everyone who supports us.

For about five years, SOMATIC GUARDIAN, which passed like family, graduated and advanced down a new road.
To the band members and all the group members I was able to meet through a miracle, and to all involved who supported us, from my heart “thank you very much”

I’ll do the remaining 8 drills with all my power, as to regret nothing.
Please see to it until the end of the end.

 

Naval Commander JUNYA

 

It’s always sad to see a band with history have to make this announcement. We wish the members the best luck in the future.

 
Translation: Ku
Source: vkdb

Aicle. to Disband

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I really hate to be the bearer of bad news lately, but…

愛狂います。(Aicle.) , who had their first live on February 22nd, 2007, have decided that instead of an activity pause, that they will disband on the same date, 2012. This comes after the loss of their drummer Leon, last July, and several discussions with the remaining three members. The date they had originally planned as the beginning of their activities for the new year now comes as the day of their last live, at Shibuya Club Asia, 2012.2.22. Though there is little time left, they wish the fans continue their support until the end.

Sources: OHP, vkdb

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NEXX to Disband

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NEXX, after releasing their first full album in December, have announced that they are disbanding on 2012.3.4 at their second one-man live at Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE. After discussing the future with the other members, they mutually decided to disband. They have stated that their current schedule will not change. Their last live will be titled 「”cap:cell”buried towards the epilogue」, and more details will be released at a later date. They are sorry for the announcement but wish that fans will continue to support them.

Source: vkdb

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Luzmelt to Disband

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Some very sudden news from Luzmelt today.

 

The band has announced that after several talks between the members, that they will be disbanding at Shibuya BOXX on 2012.2.10. They have stated that each member understands that this is the end, and they are deeply sorry to the fans who have supported them thus far. Even though there’s not much time left, they wish that fans will continue to support them until the end.

The members have posted statements regarding the disbandment on their OHP.

Yuhma

I’m sorry for the sudden announcement.
Until now I’ve always looked up and continued activities, but it’s come to the point of choosing the path of dissolution.
When I think of the feelings of everyone who’s believed in and supported Luzmelt it’s really frustrating, but
I want to face February 10th and perform like Luzmelt should without forgetting our feelings of gratitude.
Please support Luzmelt until the end.

Kaie

Until now we’ve eagerly continued activities but on February 10 Luzmelt will disband.
I’m really sorry about the sudden announcement; what should I say to the people who’ve always supported us…
Luzmelt is sadly over, but I think surely new, respective paths will open up again, so I want you to always watch over us from now on, too.
Thank you for loving Luzmelt until the end.

Reyto

It’s been decided that Luzmelt will disband on February 10
It’s a sudden announcement, and we’ve sadly betrayed everyone’s expectations… I’m sorry
Eight months since I joined went by in the blink of an eye, but I experienced so much, everything was precious, and not a single thing was pointless.
And I’m filled with a feeling of gratitude from everyone who gave us so many smiles.
One month left… February 10, in order to do a compilation live for Luzmelt, I want to do the remaining live blow by blow with all my power.
Please support us until the end!

暢-nov-

I’m sorry for the sudden announcement.
Luzmelt will disband at the February 10th one man.
I had wished, and worked hard, for the path of Luzmelt to continue for a long time into the future.
But that path has now become unable to be seen.
There’s also a feeling of frustration for being halfway through that intention but I want to pour everything into our activities with such a small amount of time left.
It’s a truly selfish request to everyone who has supported us until now but it would make me happy if you could watch over Luzmelt until that day of our dissolution.

Translation: Ku

Very sad news; I know a lot of people who had high hopes for them…

Source: OHP

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ASTRO BOY to Disband

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Sad news from ASTRO BOY today, who were planning on releasing their new single soon.

It was announced earlier that they will be disbanding on 2012.3.14. After discussing with the members, it was decided too difficult to carry on, and they decided to disband. They will also be cancelling their release of HOLIC x HOLIC, which was slate to release 2012.2.22.

They are very sorry for the announcement and wish that fans support them until the very end.

Sources: OHP, Shibuya’s Blog

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Runa leaves and VURNY to Disband

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Sad news from VURNY today.

It was just announced on members blogs that bassist Runa would be leaving due to personal reasons, and in February of 2012, they will be disbanding. They stated that they discussed continuing on with just four members, but because they didn’t feel confident going on, they decided to disband. They are sorry for worrying their fans and wish them to support them until the end.

No other details are available at this time, and they have not yet announced a final performance. I’ll update when more is announced.

Source: Kyohei’s Blog

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Doremidan disbanding & 10th anniversary tour

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ドレミ團 (Doremidan) announced that they will be disbanding on March 20th 2012 after their last live.


However, prior to the disbanding, the band will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with their last tour.
The dates for Doremidan’s Last Tour are as follows:
[Doremidan 10th Anniversary Tour'12 '10 Nen Onkai']
01/29 (Sun) @ Nagoya E.L.L
02/04 (Sat) @ Okayama IMAGE
02/05 (Sun) @ Hakata DRUMSON
02/10 (Fri) @ Niigata RED STAGE
02/12 (Sun) @ Sendai HooK
02/18 (Sat) @ Sapporo COLONY
02/19 (Sun) @ Sapporo COLONY
02/25 (Sat) @ Nara NEVER LAND
02/26 (Sun) @ OSAKA MUSE

['10 Nen Onkai' GRAND FINAL 'The Lasty live']
03/20 (Tue) @ Akasaka BLITZ


Source: Music Japan Plus

Remming going on an activity pause

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Thanks to everyone who sent tips on this!
Sad news and a very complex situation I bring you here…
On 6th November, Remming’s drummer Kohsuke left and the band has announced an activity pause starting after their 4th December live. However, from members’ comments and a comment from vsoku staff, it would seem more like a disbanding, but let’s just call it activity pause until the band brings up an official decision if they’ll continue their activities as a band or not. Hopefully, they will continue..


There aren’t many information revealed through their comments either, but here’re parts of Sou’s and Chitose’s comments:

Sou:

“I really regret not being able to bring you all with us to the top, with scenery like an infinite starry sky.

Remming won’t be around anymore, but I hope you won’t forget all the songs and music we’ve made up until now.

Thanks to all of you, Remming was able to shine brightly.

These past 10 months have been so much fun.
I’m happy I was able to meet Chitori, Tomoa-kun, and Kou-chan.

I’m happy I was able to meet all of you.

On 12/4 let’s say good-bye with smiles on our faces.”

Chitose:

“As Remming’s unreliable leader, I really regret not being able to keep all the members together.

But we were able to exist as Remming thanks to all of you being there,
and I believe Remming’s music will go on living inside all of you from now on.”

(Translations by Alicia, our new translating staff member. Thanks<3)

We will surely update you on this if any further info appears.

Source: vsoku, OHP

aim disbanded

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Not so recent news, but surely a sad announcement for fans of aim. After the vocalist レイ (Rei) left earlier this year, rest of the members have decided to disband and their OHP was shut down this week.

Thank you so much for always supporting aim.

At this time we regretfully announce that along with aim’s recent disbandment, it has been decided that the official site will be taken down on 2011/11/17.

We apologize to all the fans and staff that have helped and supported us until now.

From now on Schwarz, Sakura, and Shota will be carrying on activities in different direction, but we hope that we’ll always have your continuing love and support.


The official blog is still open for now and you can find it here. The members seem to have session bands and will perform at Ikebukuro CYBER on December 4th (as LOST VOICES) and at Takadanobaba AREA on December 12th (as Hysteric Liars).

Source: official blog

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Edogawa paradox disbanding

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It seems that we had no luck on this one. Announcement they made on 6th October on their live is nothing good. They will be disbanding after their live on 12th February 2012, which will be held in Ikebukuro Black Hole.

Also, they seem to have released 2 new singles yesterday (10/08), both are sold by the price of 1,500 yen:

『恋空-復刻版-』  (Koizora -reprint-)

1) 恋空 (Koizora)
2) 水無月 (Minatsuki)
3) ラブシャッフル (Love shuffle)

 

『A★A★A』

1) 歌舞伎町 (Kabukichou)
2) 携帯依存〜キミイゾン〜 (Keitai izon ~Kimi izon~)
3) 夢唄 (Yume uta)

 

Source: OHP

The ROMEO disbanding

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It seems that, ex Psycho le Cemu’s vo Daishi’s non-VK band, The ROMEO are disbanding after their live on 30th December. Their last live is named “LAST LIVE ROMEO and JULIETA” and will be held in Chelsea Hotel in Tokyo.
Even if they are not Visual Kei, I think many of you liked The ROMEO, just like I did.

 

Source: vkdb, OHP

D’espairsRay officially disbands

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“The dream we’d painted as D’espairsRay has come to an abrupt end.”
Karyu

As of June 15, 2011, D’espairsRay, who had been on indefinite hiatus since last fall due to severe problems with Hizumi’s voice and health, has officially disbanded.

According to very heartfelt messages from the members on the OHP, with no sign of Hizumi’s condition improving, the band has decided there is no choice but to let this be the natural end of D’espairsRay.

Due to the circumstances, there will be no farewell concert or tour. The band thanks all their fans for their endless support and asks for their forgiveness in this most unfortunate of conclusions.

More details, translations to come later.

Source: D’espairsRay OHP

Variations comes to an end

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BLAST! I had high hopes for this group, especially since Mihiro is one of my old school favorites. They announced that their disbandment will take place August 7th.

They only had a few releases (3 singles to be exact) and we first reported their formation back in 2009.

They will be missed. Anyone else a fan of this band?

Source: OHP