Introduction: A’LETZA
6
Feb, 2012
A’LETZA is a new, Nagoya based band that was officially announced on the first of the year!
They’re a four member band:
Vocals - 伽維-kai- [ex-Rosalie, ex-[Rem], ex-MAYBEE CRAZEE, ex-Cell*June)
Guitar - 迅-zin- [ex-Schwein, ex-VIP LINK]
Bass - 梓姫-azuki- [ex-TearLace]
Drums - カナタ-kanata- [ex-DerSchwarz Support]
Click the member’s names to visit their individual blogs.
Their first maxi-single, “Awake”, is set to be released on May 9th. The tracklist is currently unavailable, however, it will contain 3 tracks for 1,575 yen. It will also include one of five randomly selected trading cards.
Along with the release of hte single, will be an instore event at Like an Edison in Nagoya on May 12th. For the event they will be working as staff at the shop for an hour, and those who buy their CD will be able to get it signed.
At HOLIDAY NAGOYA on March 30th, the band will be holding a free event in commemoration of their formation called “AMBIVALENTAL DECAY Vol. 0″. Then on May 12th, once again at HOLIDAY NAGOYA, they will be sponsoring a CD release event called “AMBIVALENTAL DEACY Vol 1l”. Tickets to this event cost 2500 yen, and all who attend to see A’LETZA will receive a special comment DVD as a present.
If you’d like to catch A’LETZA live this month or next, their schedule is as follows.
February 10th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
February 14th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
February 15th @ Nagoya Music Farm
February 22nd @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
March 15th @ HOLDAY NAGOYA
March 16th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
Source: OHP
Posted in Event, New band, New releaseTags: A'LETZA
A collection of Megaromania updates
4
Feb, 2012
A lot of Megaromania news was previously posted on the UCP website, but since we haven’t posted it here on Shattered-Tranquility.net, I figured there was no time like the present!
As many fans probably know, Megaromania will be releasing a new full album on April 25th. The album is called “Artistical Glint”, and it will feature a total of ten tracks, including the ‘killer tunes’, “AURORA-destinies of world (ALBUM MIX)” and “Oath-cross of eternity (ALBUM MIX)”.
Artistical Glint Type A (CD + DVD) – 4200 yen
Comes with a DVD that contains a PV for “Cynthia”
Both versions are up for pre-ordering on CDJapan (click the titles above), so reserve your copy now!
Accompanying the release, they will have a series of instore events this spring!
May 4th @ Osaka Pure Sound America-mura
May 13th @ Ikebukuro Brand-x
May 19th @ Like an Edison Shinjuku
June 3rd @ Sendai little HEARTS
June 5th @ Niigata RISKY DRUG STORE
June 16th @ Like an Edison Nagoya
June 16th @ Like an Edison OsakaThey do plan to have instore in both Sapporo and Hakata, but the dates have yet to be announced.
Megaromania will be having a free oneman live in May to celebrate the release, but the details are currently unavailable. When they’re out, we’ll let you know!
Aside from the free oneman, they’ll also be having a CD release and fourth anniversary country-wide oneman tour called “Vision of Engraving”.
May 31st @ Sapporo COLONY
June 1st @ Sapporo COLONY
June 4th @ Sendai HOOK
June 6th @ Niigara CLUB RIVERST
June 15th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
June 18th @ Hakata DRUM SON
June 20th @ Osaka CLAPPERTour Final
July 29th @ Shibuya CLUB QUATTROThose attending to the tour final will receive one of three randomly selected DVDs featuring footage from the earlier tour dates.
On April 22nd, the band will be heading to Ikebukuro Black Hole for a session event that looks like a lot of fun! The event is called 『The Birth[day] of Creation～美沙麗生誕＆信仰者感謝祭～』 (Misery Seitan & Shinokusha Kanshasai), and each member of Megaromania will have their own session band perform. At the end, there will be a big session, to which the members of will be announced at a later date.
Tickets cost 3000 yen.
On the overseas front, they’ll be heading to Europe in about a month for their EUROPE TOUR 2012!
March 16th @ Paris (France) – LA SCÈNE BASTILLE
Mach 17th @ Bochum (Germany) – Zeche
March 18th @ Leipzig (Germany) – Hellraiser
March 19th @ Utrecht (NL) – Tivoli de helling
And last but not least, the are releasing a single for Valentine’s Day called “Cynthia”. The cost is 1050 yen, but it is only available at lives or via the UCP WEB SHOP.
Source: UCP OHP
Posted in Event, New release, Oneman, Overseas, TourTags: Megaromania
StereoPony to perform at Sakuracon 2012
4
Feb, 2012
Sakuracon 2012 has just revealed that their musical guest for 2012 is going to be the all female Rock band, StereoPony.
The band consists of AIMI (Vocals/Guitar), NAOHANA (Bass), and SHIHO (Drums).
They have done openings to many popular animes, such as Bleach and Gundam 00.
This will be their first time at Sakuracon 2012.
Source: Sakuracon website, official website
Posted in Event, News, OverseasTags: stereopony
J-ROCK EXPLOSION Vol. 2 and 3
4
Feb, 2012
On February 3rd at Shinjuku Loft, DANGER CRUE hosted 「J-ROCK EXPLOSION 2012 華麗なる激情-Splendid Violent Emotion-」 (J-ROCK EXPLOSION 2012 Kirei naru Gekijou-Splendid Violent Emotion-).
Now, they have announced that there will be two more J-ROCK EXPLOSION events!
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The second event will take place on April 13th, once again at Shinjuku LOFT and will feature ALSDEAD, GALEYD, MoNoLith, Para:noir, DCR ALL STARS and more. Tickets cost 2500 yen a piece, and go on sale starting February 25th.
A third J-ROCK EXPLOSION is planned for July 28th, but further detials are not currently available.
Source: Visulog, Visunavi
“NEXT INNOVATORS” compilation CD
2
Feb, 2012
On April 11th, UNDER CODE PRODUCTION is releasing a new compilation CD featuring three bands!
The CD is titled “NEXT INNOVATORS”, and it features 朱 (Suzaku) (Suzaku), Cu[be], and Vior gloire. The release will feature one new song by each band and costs 1680 yen.
Accompanying the release is an Osaka and Tokyo memorial monthly event, also called “NEXT INNOVATORS”. Dates and venues are as follows.
Date – April 14th @ Ikebukuro Cyber
Featuring – 朱 (Suzaku), Cu[be], Vior gloire, Re～ve, 水樂 (Byakura), ゼクス-zechs-, JyuLie-ジュライ-, HysteriA, NO EVACUATION Stealth Mania
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Date – April 21st @ Shinsaibashi CLUB ALIVE
Featuring朱 (Suzaku), Cu[be], Vior gloire, OROCHI, TONE[+]PUZLE, ドメスティック (Domestic), Vivace, Diabolus, REVINE, -Xion-
Date – May 19th @ Ikebukuro RUDIO-K3
Featuring – 朱 (Suzaku), Cu[be], Vior gloire, 瀬戸の花嫁 (Seto no Hanayome), D’sko, MIEL, Synk;yet-シンクイェット-, D’uAl, Arpege, DIAVRO
Date – June 16th @ Ikebukuro RUDIO-K3
Details TBA
Date – June 23rd @ Shinsaibashi soma
Details TBAThe finale is a three man live, where the members will also play in one time only session bands.
Date – July 15th @ Namba ROCKETS
Featuring – 朱 (Suzaku), Cu[be], Vior gloire
Source: UCP OHP
Posted in Event, New releaseTags: Cu[be], Suzaku, Vior gloire
INORAN’s 15th Anniversary Lives
2
Feb, 2012
LUNA SEA guitarist INORAN made his solo debut back in 1997, which means that 2012 marks his 15th year as a soloist. To celebrate, he’s scheduled a two-night event in Tokyo — one night for fan club members and one night for the general public. All attendees on the second night will receive a special CD, though details about this have not yet been announced. Tickets go on sale February 18th.
The lives are as follows:
March 14, 2012 – NO NAME? B-Day Live @ Shibuya O-WEST (FC only)
March 15, 2012 – 1st Stage -The Beginning- @ Shibuya O-WEST
Additionally, INORAN has announced that he’ll make an appearance to perform at KOBE COLLECTION 2012 SPRING/SUMMER on March 10, a fashion show at which he will supposedly perform alongside featured models.
These announcements have caught media attention enough to spur rumors about a possible new album. What do you think?
Aoi & Ryohei’s Tour Support Members
28
Jan, 2012
Some cool news for all dans of Aoi and Ryohei’s project (葵＆涼平).
On his blog, Aoi announced that the support members for their tour this time around are none other than former Kagrra, bassist, NAO, and An Cafe’s drummer, Teruki!
The details of their upcoming tour, 「情景ならびに喉、指先。」 (Joukei narabini Nodo, Yubisaki) are as follows:
March 3rd @ Shin-yokohama SUNPHONIX HALL
March 9th @ Nagoya ElectricLady Land
March 10th @ Shinsaibashi Club DROP
March 17th @ Takasaki FLEEZ
March 20th @ Fukuoka DrumSON
March 25th @ Sapporo cube garden
April 1st @ Shinjuku BLAZE
All tickets go on sale starting tomorrow (January 28th) and cost 3800 yen (plus drink ticket).
After writing the details of the tour, Aoi wrote the following on his blog:
As for the support members that Ryohei and I will be on stage with for this tour… they are Kagrra,’s ex-bassist NAOKI (Nao) and Antic Cafe’s drummer, Teruki. The four of us will be travelling around the whole country ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ
This is our first country wide tour as Aoi & Ryohei!
And it could very well be our first and last country wide tour.
Everyone, make sure you don’t miss it!
Because of the venues, the priority tickets are quickly selling out, so make sure you buy your tickets soon, okay? (Smiles)That’s all the news I have.
Don’t forget, the duo will be releasing their first full album also entitled 「情景ならびに喉、指先。」 (Joukei narabini Nodo, Yubisaki) on February 15th!
The album is coming out in a first press edition for 3800 yen, and a regular press edition for 3150 yen.
Tracklist
1.ぬめり取りねぶり (Numeri Torineburi)
2.Dear my suite…
3.破軍の時 (Hagun no Toki)
4.すいせいせいぶつ図鑑 (Suiseiseibutsu Zukan)
5.勿忘草 (Wasurenagusa)
6.カメレオン症候群 (Chameleon Shoujougun)
7.plugged
8.モノクローム (Monochrome)
9.モルヒネにくちづけを (Morphine ni Kuchiduke wo)
10.良秀ノ深遠ナル悩ミ (Ryoushuu no Shinen naru Nayami)
Bonus Track [Regular press only]
11.蝶 (Chou)
12.閉園の後、雨。 (Heien no Ato, Ame.)
DVD Tracklist [First press only]
・ 『Dear my suite…』 Music Clip & Making Off Shot
・ 2011.12.6. 緊急ライブ＠原宿ASTRO HALL (Emergency live @ Harajuku ASTRO HALL)
They also have a circut of instore events planned:
February 14th @ Like an Edison Tokyo
February 15th @ Kawasaki Azalea
February 16th @ Shibuya ZEAL LINK B1
February 17th @ Tower Records Shibuya
February 18th @ Asunal Kanazawa
February 18th @ Like an Edison Nagoya
February 19th @ Osaka Abeno Hoop
February 19th @ Big Step Osaka BI
March 10th @ Like an Edison Osaka
March 18th @ Skull Rose Fukuoka
March 20th @ Canal City Hakata B1F Sun Plaza Stage
March 24th @ Sapporo Facotry Atrium
March 24th @ Music Shop Ongaku Tokoro (Event at Sapporo Facotry Atrium)
Source: Vsoku, Aoi & Ryohei OHP, Aoi’s Blog
Posted in Event, New release, Support, TourTags: Aoi & Ryohei
“Merry Go Round” Live Broadcast for Ayabie
22
Jan, 2012
To commemorate the upcoming release of the new single, “Merry Go Round”, Ayabie will be having a live broadcast on Niconico on January 25th! 25 people who have purchased the single will be able to enter a lottery to go and watch the broadcast at Niconico’s studio in Harajuku — but for the rest of us, there’s the internet.
You can tune in to the broadcast on…
Japan – Wednesday, January 25th, 8pm – 9pm
USA (EST) – Tuesday, January 24th, 6am – 7am
UK – Wednesday, January 25th, 11am – 12pm
The broadcast will show here: http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv78421595.
You must have a Japanese Niconico account and be logged in to watch.
Happy viewing!
Source: mFound
BREAKERZ New Single and… Tag?
20
Jan, 2012
BREAKERZ’s 12th single, “Miss Mystery”, drops next week on January 25 in three versions.
●Limited Edition A ￥1,680
1. Miss Mystery
words:DAIGO music:DAIGO arrangement:BREAKERZ
2. Mr. Yes Man
words:DAIGO music:SHINPEI arrangement:BREAKERZ
3. 世界は踊る (Sekai wa Odoru) ～Acoustic Version～
words:AKIHIDE music:AKIHIDE arrangement:BREAKERZ
+ DVD: “Miss Mystery” Music Clip + Music Clip Off Shot
●Limited Edition B ￥1,680
1. Miss Mystery
2. Mr. Yes Man
3. 世界は踊る (Sekai wa Odoru) ～Acoustic Version～
+ DVD: The dissolution crisis of BREAKERZ!? Outbreak of an unprecedented mystery!!
“Who is Mr. Mystery? Mystery king playoff!”
●Regular Edition ￥1,260
1. Miss Mystery
2. Mr. Yes Man
3. 世界は踊る (Sekai wa Odoru) ～Acoustic Version～
But wait, there’s more! Fans who buy all three versions of the CD can participate in a BREAKERZ “Mystery” lottery! There are five prizes that aren’t what you’d typically expect from a band lottery…
“BREAKERZ ‘Mystery’ Lottery Event”
●Mystery Game of Tag (Limited to 100 people)
Tag with the members of BREAKERZ! An unprecedented mystery project!! Who will chase who? Date/Time: A day in February or March is being planned.
※The location is being planned for a metropolitan area.
※Travel expenses to the location and lodging expenses are the burden of the guest.
※Details will be given to lottery winners.
●Mystery Valentine Gyaku-Chocolate* Prize (Limited to 50 people; each of 5 places will have a group of 10)
Receive Gyaku-chocolate directly from BREAKERZ!! What kind of chocolate is a mystery ♡
Date/Location
2/4 (Fri) Fukuoka DRUMROGOS
2/5 (Sun) Sapporo PENNYLANE24
2/11 (Sat) Nagoya Diamond Hall
2/12 (Sun) Tokyo, Shinagawa Stellar Ball
2/14 (Tue) Osaka BIGCAT
※Travel expenses to the location and lodging expenses are the burden of the guest.
※Does not include an invitation to the lives at the above venues on the same day.
※Details will be given to lottery winners.
●Mystery iPhone Case Prize (Limited to 50 people)
A gift of a BREAKERZ original design iPhone case. What kind of design is a mystery ♪
※For iPhone4/4s
●Mystery Cocktail Glass Prize (Limited to 50 people)
If you drink the “sherry” from the lyrics, won’t the taste be exceptional!?
●Mystery Voice Ringtone (Everyon who applies will receive one)
A gift of a voice ringtone from DAIGO, AKIHIDE, or SHINPEI!
※You can choose which member you’d like when you apply.
Application Period
1/24 (Tue) 11:00 through 1/29 (Sun) 23:59
*It’s a Japanese Valentine’s Day tradition for girls to give the men in their life chocolates. Gyaku-chocolate is the opposite, meaning the men will give girls chocolate instead!
Now if only more of our favorite bands did cool things like this!
Posted in Cool, Event, New releaseTags: BREAKERZ
SERIAL⇔NUMBER’s new single previews
19
Jan, 2012
Serial⇔Number (シリアル⇔NUMBER) will be releasing a new single「白い狂愛」(Shiroi kyouai) on February 29th.
Previews of all 3 songs in the single have been uploaded on their OHP. The single can be bought at 1575 yen and the tracklist are as follows:
(You can click on the links below to listen to the previews)
1. 白い狂愛 (Shiroi kyouai)
2. INSPIRE BEAMS
3. 天ノJACK (Amano JACK)
The band will also be having in-store events at the following venues:
March 11th @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK
March 18th @ Ikebukuro Brand-X
March 24th @ Osaka ZEAL LINK
Source: OHP
Posted in Event, New release, SamplingTags: Serial Number
lynch.’s Air & Bus Tour
7
Jan, 2012
lynch. made a couple of announcements at their tour final on December 30th at Shibuya AX that made fans go wild with excitement. First, Hazuki announced they’ll be playing a one man at a venue at which he’s always wanted to play: ZEPP Tokyo. This is big news for lynch. fans, but it gets better. The band will be offering Air & Bus tour packages to bring fans along, VIP style.
Fans can buy tickets on limited-seating buses (and in a couple of cases, planes!) to travel to ZEPP for the show on March 3, 2012. For fans with the bus option, along they way they’ll be able to buy tour goods, have access to rare goods not available at the show, and watch lynch. DVDs to their hearts’ content on the trip.
Package options are as follows:
Bus Tour
A: Depart/Arrive in Nagoya (3/3/2012 – 3/4/2012)
B: Depart/Arrive in Shin Osaka (3/3/2012 – 3/4/2012)
C: Depart/Arrive in Sendai (3/3/2012 – 3/4/2012)
D: Depart/Arrive in Okayama (3/2/2012 – 3/4/2012)
E: Depart/Arrive in Hiroshima (3/2/2012 – 3/4/2012)
Air Tour
F: Depart/Arrive in Sapporo (3/3/2012 – 3/4/2012)
G: Depart/Arrive in Fukuoka (3/3/2012 – 3/4/2012)
Buses are limited to 40 people and cost between ￥14,100 and ￥18,400 yen for the round-trip experience.
Planes are limited to 30 people and cost between ￥41,300 and ￥44,300 for round trip. Air tour participants will not have access to goods or DVDs on the flight, but will have lodging provided for the night they’ll spend in Tokyo.
Concert tickets are not included with the tour package.
Source: live, OHP
New Year’s Eve 2011 – Takadanobaba AREA FINAL2011
16
Nov, 2011
More New Year’s goodness, heading your way! I should mention that it isn’t unusual for some bands (or some band members belonging to different bands) to play at more than one New Year’s event. Let’s see if you can spot the band(s) I’m talking about!
FINAL2011
Venue: Takadanobaba AREA
Date: 2011.12.31(Sat)
Open/Start: 11:45 am / 12:30 pm
Ending Time: 12:00 am (after the countdown)
Advance/Day-of Tickets: ￥3,500 / ￥4,000 (plus a ￥500 drink ticket)
Acts: amber gris / Annie’s Black / Ap(r)il / AYABIE / BORN / DuelJewel / emmuree / L&DS / Luzmelt / Lycaon / MEJIBRAY / MoNoLith / Moran / ν［NEU］ / R指定 / Royz / SCREW / SOMATIC GUARDIAN / アンド (AND) / ダウト (D=OUT)
See what I mean?
Source: Takadanobaba AREA
Posted in Event, LivesTags: amber gris, AND, Annie's Black, April, Ayabie, born, D=OUT, DuelJewel, emmuree, L&DS, Luzmelt, Lycaon, MEJIBRAY, MoNoLith, Moran, R-Shitei, ROYZ, SCREW, SOMATIC GUARDIAN, v[neu]
New Year’s Eve 2011 – Over the Edge
15
Nov, 2011
Here’s one more New Year’s event for you for today!
Over the Edge
Venue: Shibuya Koukaikan (Shibuya Public Hall, Tokyo)
Date: 2011.12.31(Sat)
Open/Start: 1:00 pm / 1:30 pm
Tickets: ￥12,000
Acts: AYABIE / DaizyStripper / DOGinTheパラレルワールドオーケストラ / ドレミ團 (Doremidan) / ギルガメッシュ (girugamesh) / heidi. / JILS / lynch. / 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) / MERRY / Mix Speaker’s,Inc. / Moran / MUCC / Sadie / And more…
What bands would you guys want to see on New Year’s?
Source: e+
Posted in Event, LivesTags: Ayabie, DaizyStripper, DOG in THE Parallel World Orchestra, Doremidan, Girugamesh, heidi, JILS, lynch., Matenrou Opera, Merry, Mix Speaker's Inc., Moran, MUCC, Sadie
New Year’s Eve 2011 – UNDER CODE PRODUCTION
15
Nov, 2011
New Year’s, often considered the most important holiday of the year in Japan, is celebrated in across the country in more ways than you can shake a stick at. Of course, the visual kei scene parties, and parties hard. While you may be familiar with oft-publicised events like UNDER CODE’s annual all-night party that tends last longer than most audience members can stay awake, there are really quite a few all-night shows! I’d like to introduce you to some of them here.
Let’s start with…
UNDER CODE PRODUCTION
関西制圧2011～2012 (Kansai Seiatsu, or Kansai Supremacy)
Venue: ESAKA MUSE (Osaka)
Date: 2011.12.31(Sat) – 2012.01.01 (Sun)
Open/Start: 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm
Tentative finish: 3:00 am
Advance/Day-of Tickets: ￥5,000 / ￥5,500 (in addition to a drink ticket)
Acts: NEGA / Megaromania / Dali / FUTURISM・BOYZ / シンディケイト (CINDY&KATE) / REALies / 朱 (Suzaku) / Cu[be] / Vior gloire / お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 / パノラマ虚構ゼノン (Panorama Kyokou Xenon) / Vallquar-ワルキューレ- / バラッド (BALLAD) / アイドル (Idol) / ネガエンタープライゼス (Nega Enterprises) / 罪団法人黒十字2011 (Tsumidan Houjin Kurojuuji) / And more…
*Will also include several session bands to be announced on the day of the show
Stay tuned for more!
Source: UNDER CODE OHP
Posted in Event, LivesTags: BALLAD., CINDY&KATE, Cu[be], Dali, Futurism Boyz, Idol, Megaromania, Nega, Nega Enterprises, Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】, Panorama Kyokou Xenon, REALies, Suzaku, Tsumidan Houjin Kurojuuji, Vallquar, Vior gloire
JILS makes a return to the scene
10
Oct, 2011
In May of 2007, JILS went on an indefinte activity pause. Four years later, they’ve announced that on November 11th, they’ll be making a limited time comeback!
Their oneman live on the 11th is in celebration of the Kreis Label’s 15th anniversary, and it will take place at Shinjuku BLAZE. Tickets cost 5000 yen a piece in advance, or 5500 yen at the door. All those who attend will receive a special souvenier and they will have an important announcement on that day.
The line-up for their comeback will include original members, YUKIYA SHUNSUKE andHIDEYOSHI, as well as support members aie (deadman, the studs) and kazu (ex-Kagerou).
On November 30th, they’ll be releasing a new album called “LAST【SAD】SONG”! The album will contain a total of thirteen tracks plus a DVD for 3500 yen. While the full track list is not yet available, “Innocent Cry”, “LOVER’S NAME” and “endroll.” will be included.
The album is curently available for pre-ordering at CDJapan.
On November 19th they’ll be playing at the “YANAGI ROCK FESTIVAL 2011″ event that takes place at Sendai CLUB JUNK BOX and Sendai MACANA. Tickets for the event cost 3675 yen and one ticket allows you entrance to both live houses.
Source: Brand-x, JILS OHP, Barks.jp
baroque’s New 3 Title Single
8
Oct, 2011
At the beginnign of the month, we talked about baroque’s official revival!
The band has also announced that they will be releasing a “three title single” on January 4th!
There are no titles yet, however, each one costs 500 yen and contains one track only. All singles are up for pre-ordering on CDJapan!
baroque – Title TBA (A) [Regular Edition] / 500 yen
baroque – Title TBA (B) [Regular Edition] / 500 yen
baroque – Title TBA (C) [Regular Edition] / 500 yen
The band will also be releasing a box set. The box set comes with all three singles packaged together plus a booklet for 2000 yen.
baroque – Title TBA (Box Set) [Limited Edition] / 2000 yen
To go along with the release, they also have an event! Only two members are going to each event, but fans will have a chance to talk with the artists and get something signed. The first part of the schedule had been released and the dates and venues are as follows:
November 5th @ little HEARTS. [Ryou and Bansaku]
November 25th @ Like an Edision (Nagoya) [Ryou and Akira]
November 26th @ Like an Edison (Osaka) [Ryou and Akira]
November 27th @ Magical Square [Ryou and Akira]
December 4th @ Brand-x [Kei and Bansaku]
December 4th @ Like an Edision (Tokyo) [Kei and Bansaku]
December 4th @ THE NACK 5 TOWN [Kei and Bansaku]
December 10th @ Jishuban Club [Ryou and Akira]
To participate, you must reserve your copy of the box set from one of the CD stores to receive a ticket.
More dates will be released on October 11th.
Source: vsoku, CDJapan, Brand-x, OHP, Visunavi
Posted in Event, New releaseTags: baroque
New band: THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S
2
Oct, 2011
There is another new band around, including some quite awesome members. Sadly, there are no official photos on their home page to post, but I believe most of you will be excited to hear that
THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S are:
Vo: Ricky (Dasein, Chrome Shelled, Rider Chips, ex-R*A*P)
Gu: Kazuya (ex-Lastlip, ex-Fanatic◇Crisis) (real name: Kazuya Nishida)
Gu: SHUN. (ex-Lastlip, ex-Fanatic◇Crisis)
Ba: ZERO (ex-D’espairsRay)
Dr: Tsukasa (ex-D’espairsRay)
They will have their first live appearance at Zy.’s “Stylish wave GENERATION” (Shibuya O-East) on 1st December, along with LM.C, DaizyStripper and Penicillin.
Source: vkdb, Club Zy.
Posted in Event, New bandTags: D'espairsRay, DaizyStripper, Dasein, Fanatic◇Crisis, lastlip, LM.C, PENICILLIN, THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S
MoNoLith news
5
Jul, 2011
Last single of MoNoLith’s 3-months consecutive release campaign is now released, and the band has announced future activities – certainly great news for their fans too! The band announced following four big news.
First the band will present an Autumn event tour 「東北バンザイ!!!!!!!!!!!!」 (Tohoku banzai!!!!!!!!!!!!).
●September 18th @ Aomori Quarter
●September 19th @ Morioka CLUB CHANGE WAVE
●September 20th @ Akita Club SWINDLE
●September 22nd @ Koriyama CLUB #9
●September 23rd @ Yamagata Music Showa Session
TOUR FINAL
●2011.10.02 @ Sendai MACANA
Details for the tour will come on June 30th.
On October 19th will come out two albums – first full album 『BRAZEN』 and “「fiction」 series complete album”, 『fiction & non-fiction』. Full tracklist haven’t yet been announced, but we will let you know then.
November 19th MoNoLith will present Ryu’s birthday event. 「YANAGI ROCK FESTIVAL‐2011」 will be held simultaneously at Sendai CLUB JUNK BOX and Sendai MACANA. Details haven’t been announced yet.
And then, lastly, next winter the band will have their first oneman tour, entitled as 「LAST REBELLIOUS BRAT」.
MoNoLith FIRST ONEMAN TOUR
「LAST REBELLIOUS BRAT」●November 3rd @ Morioka Club Change
●November 6th @ Niigata GOLDEN PIGS‐BLACK STAGE
●November 25th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
●December 9 @ HooK SENDAI
-Concept Live『fiction & non-fiction』day-●December 10th @ Sendai MACANA
-Concept Live『BRAZEN』day-TOUR FINAL
January 20th@ Shibuya O-WEST
Cool, don’t you think?
Source: Ryu’s blog
Posted in Event, New release, TourTags: MoNoLith
「V-Love☆Live」 streaming tomorrow
17
Jun, 2011
We got this press release yesterday about 「V-Love☆Live」that is happening tomorrow! Reader avant.garde also emailed us about the event!
Watch Live Streaming the Visual Kei Live Event ”V-Love☆Live vol.1”
World Net.TV Limited that manages Internet broadcasting station will organize the Visual Kei Live Event “V-Love☆Live vol.1” from 2pm to 8pm, Saturday, June 18, 2011 in STUDIO COAST in Tokyo, Japan.
It will be live streaming on the Visu-a-Land.TV (http://visualand.tv/) of our Internet broadcasting station. (Showtime: 1:30pm, Free of Charge)
In addition, it will be broadcast live on “World Net. TV channel” on YouTube in our first attempt simultaneously.（http://www.youtube.com/worldnettv/）
Later, it will also be planned to provide a digest version of the event as on-demand delivery for a limited period of time on Visu-a-Land TV, BS and so on.(Free of charge)
This must be the tremendously attractive event featuring star-studded of Visual Kei bands for fans all over the world.
In good news for us, 2,400 tickets were sold out immediately after the sale.
Moreover, we have already had many inquiries about live streaming from fan, so this event attracts an awful lot of attention at the moment.
Others, information on Visual Kei live talk show “Viju☆Love☆Café” is scheduled to start on Visu-a-Land.TV (http://visualand.tv/) (The first Sunday every month)
World Net.TV Limited proposes the creation of new promotion opportunities combining real event and internet, and the way of transmission of Japanese entertainment to the world.
Okay so the artists performing at the event will be Versailles, Matenrou Opera, V-last, LOST ASH, Alice Nine, Jui (ex Vidoll), AYABIE and Golden Bomber. I really suck with time zones – ask anyone! Soooo go here to convert times! Who is tuning in?!
Sources: V-Love & youtube
Posted in Event, YouTubeTags: Alice Nine, Ayabie, GOLDEN BOMBER, Jui, LOST ASH, Matenrou Opera, V-last, Versailles
Renny Lily added to Planet CHILD Music event
15
Jun, 2011
Renny Lily who we mentioned will be also participating over at Starwave Records/Sandwich de 120 pun? event on July 2nd – has been everywhere these days and will now joining up and partaking in the event called Planet CHILD Music presents『obsession』. Other bands who will be performing at the event include: BLACK CAT / JACK+MW / THOMAS / ЯIKE MAD / VURNY / Riddick / MeLt-メルト。- / Renny Lily and more….
For those who haven’t heard of Renny Lily the members are:
Vocals: hiroki
Guitar: SHIN-CHAN
Bass: takuya
(Support) Drummer: genji
Source: OHP
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