VAMPS News
21
May, 2013
When VAMPS makes news, they really make news. We have three big announcements for you readers today.
First, VAMPS has been chosen as one of the performers in this year’s MTV Video Music Awards Japan! They’ll be rocking along with acts like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Momoiro CloverZ, and TLC! It will be broadcast on June 23rd at 20:00 (JST).
If you are currently in Japan and have an address here, you can apply to win a free ticket to the performance on June 22nd here! It takes place at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall. The application period ends on May 31st at 17:00. 250 winners will be notified by e-mail and tickets will be send to their address.
Second, VAMPS has announced another “BEAST PARTY” for 2013! This time, it’s called “BEAST ON THE BEACH.” It takes place on August 10th and 11th at Yamanashi Prefecture’s Yamanakako Communication Plaza Kirara. The show opens at 16:00 and starts at 17:30, but the area is open from 9:00-21:00.
Regular standing tickets are 6660yen (7160yen same day). But, if you are a VAMPADDICT or HYDE Room member, you have the option to purchase a special standing ticket. For 8500yen, you also get a soft drink bar ticket and an official BEAST PARTY towel. Pre-order for VAMPADDICTs is from May 23-28th. HYDE Room’s pre-sale starts on May 29th and ends on June 3rd. The Pia Pre-reserve is from June 10-16th. Finally, regular sales begin on June 29th.
More information on details like a tour bus & overnight package will come soon.
We’ve come to our last newsflash from VAMPS!
On July 3rd, VAMPS will be releasing a double A-side single called “AHEAD/REPLAY.” It comes in three versions: Type A (1600yen) contains the “AHEAD” Official MV, while Type B (also 1600yen) includes the MV for “REPLAY.” The Regular Version is 1200yen. You can place an order for any copy at CDJapan.
“AHEAD” has been chosen as the theme song for Sony Mobile Communication’s new Xperia Smartphone! Check out the CM below before (or after) you pre-order your copy. HYDE the man appears himself (in glasses, too!):
Source: OHP, VAMPS Official Facebook
X JAPAN Aims for 2014 World Tour
20
May, 2013
Natalie.mu has some very, very exciting news for us today!
Today, members of X JAPAN attended the grand opening of Madame Tussauds in Tokyo. Madame Tussauds is a famous doll-making company that specializes in making life-size figures of celebrities.
All members (PATA, HEATH, Yoshiki, Toshi, and SUGIZO) are pictured above with their life-size figures.
At this rare and long-awaited press conference, the members discussed their activities and plans for the future. In addition to their solo activities, each member has been working on material for X JAPAN.
When asked specifically about upcoming activities, Yoshiki was quoted as saying, “It will probably happen sometime next year, but we’re planning our second full-scale world tour. We’ve been having a lot of meetings about it.”
The members were then asked which countries they most wanted to visit. Vocalist Toshi answered, “I want to try going to Indonesia.” SUGIZO’s response was, “I want to visit Islamic countries.” “I want to go where we went before. I also want to go someplace cold and someplace hot, haha,” bassist HEATH said. PATA, on the other hand, only left us with, “I’ll leave it up to someone else!”
After the opening ceremony, a short question-and-answer session took place. Yoshiki said, “We really want to participate in festivals in addition to our world tour, but our shows are really tough on us both mentally and physically.”
He also explained, while laughing, “Since we toured last time without even an album, we were thinking of bringing like business cards along with us. We’ve really wanted to release an album since the band got back together, haha. We should have released an album before releasing our dolls!”
So, there you have it, X fans! It looks like 2014 will have a lot in store for you!
Source: Natalie.mu
BIOSPHIA joins CROW MUSIC
19
May, 2013
On May 12th, CROW MUSIC made an exciting announcement on their website.
BIOSPHIA has joined the company as one of their bands!
Fans should still use BIOSPHIA’s OHP to contact them, but those interested in inviting them to shows will be asked to use CROW MUSIC’s contact information.
They’ll be working on new music from now on; in the mean time, they’ll be performing at a few upcoming shows over the next couple of months.
May 24th “2nd Anniversary Oneman Tour” @ Nagoya ell.SIZE
Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)June 9th “NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST PRESENTS ‘ART OF AGGRESSION’” @ Urawa NARCISS
With: NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST / トーマNOCTURNAL BLOODLUST / トーマス / BIOSPHIA / BLACK LINE / Catfist / Galeyd (Thomas) / BLACK LINE / etc.
Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)June 14th @ Niigata CLUB RIVERST
With: NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST / トーマス / BLACK LINE / Catfist / etc.
Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)June 15th @ Sendai HooK
With: NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST / トーマス / BLACK LINE / Catfist / Galeyd
Ticket: 3000yen (3500 same day)June 22nd @ Shinsaibashi CLUB DROP
With: NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST / Avidit. / EAT YOU ALIVE / トーマス / BLACK LINE
Ticket: 3000yen (3500 same day)June 23rd @ Imaike 3STAR
With: NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST / Avidit. / トーマス / BLACK LINE / Galeyd
Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)June 30th @ Hanamatsu FORCE
With: NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST / Avidit. / EAT YOU ALIVE / トーマス / BLACK LINE
Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)July 15th “Ains presents 「闇狩リ-ヤミガリ-2013」 (Yamigari 2013)” @ Ikebukuro BlackHole
With: グリーヴァ (Grieva) / DEZERT / Special Session Band
Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)
BIOSPHIA is also having a continuous 3-man event in OSAKA RUIDO at the end of July and August.
BIOSPHIA presents
“Spread oF infeCtious DiseasES”July 30th with グリーヴァ／ALSDEAD／縁_心 (Enishi_shin)
August 7th with 我羇道 (GAKIDO) ／(6/1～)告知解禁バンド (band announced on 6/1) ／Re:ACT
August 15th with 鳴セッション (Naru session) ／暦セッション (Reki session) ／夕紀セッション (Yuki session)
August 23rd with GALEYD／RevleZ／SoniqRush.Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)
Let’s keep supporting them through this big change!
Posted in Lives, News, OtherTags: ALSDEAD, Avidit., BIOSPHIA, BLACK LINE, Catfist, DEZERT, EAT YOU ALIVE, Gakido, GALEYD, Grieva, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST, Re:ACT, RevleZ, SoniqRush., THOMAS
Updates from THE GALLO
19
May, 2013
Having just celebrated their fourth anniversary earlier this month, THE GALLO is alive and kicking, making more and more magazine appearances and gaining more traction as they move ahead at full speed. There’s a lot for their fans to look forward to this summer and fall!
First, the band will be holding their biggest self-sponsored one-man live this year on June 8th — “Shin ・ Kokkei Sensen Fukoku” — to celebrate vocalist Jojo’s birthday. Tickets are on sale for the live, which will take place at Ikebukuro EDGE. There are three bonuses for attendees!
- A free distribution DVD just for attending
- The one-and-only chance to purchase the limited release, “Maou -kyousou-”, for ￥1000
- A chance to take a picture with the band (attendees must provide their own camera)
Members of the band have hinted at new costumes to come soon — though it may be ambitious to expect them at the June show — as well as an announcement to be made at the live. A limited birthday stamp rally will launch at THE GALLO’s June 8th live as well; fans will be given a stamp card with which they can collect a prize this autumn if they manage to attend birthday lives for Jojo, guitarist Wajou, and drummer Kaede and receive stamps for their patronage. The prize has not yet been announced.
Perhaps even bigger news than such an exciting live comes from a recent issue of V-splash, the first place in which THE GALLO officially announced that they will be releasing their first full-length album in the autumn! There are no further details, but June may bring more information regarding this release as well.
Though known for not being particularly active in summer months, the band has a couple of upcoming event lives in Tokyo.
June 22nd (Sat) @ Shibuya REX
Lin 3rd ANNIVERSARY & Indefinite Hiatus Sponsored Event “Obscure Ideal ~Judgement of fortune~”July 9th (Tue) @ Ikebukuro EDGE
rivabook presents [NEW Innovator]July 19th (Fri) @ Ikebukuro EDGE
ViSULOG PRESENTS “HYSTERIC CIRCUS vol. 7″September 7th (Sat) – details to come
Kaede’s birthday liveSeptember 14th (Sat) – details to come
Wajou’s birthday live
Source: OHP, Jojo’s blog
Posted in Lives, New release, NewsTags: THE GALLO
Serial⇔NUMBER’s New Bassist, Consecutive Releases
19
May, 2013
About a week ago, Serial⇔NUMBER’s own Yui casually announced on his blog that support bassist Ryou has officially joined the band!
Ryou
Bass
Birthday: 10/28
Blood Type: O
Officially four members strong, putting out three months of consecutive releases this summer. Each release is a double A-side single, meaning that each single will have two title tracks. The first, released on May 10th, is called 「琉海道夢／DENKI GIRL」 (“Ryuukaidoumu / DENKI GIRL”), costs ￥1,260, contains a DVD — and is limited to 100 serialized copies. Unfortunately, the CD is limited to live sales.
There isn’t much information about the upcoming singles, but at least the dates have been decided –
June 21 @ Ikebukuro BlackHole
July 24 @ Ikebukuro EDGE
Though we can only assume that each single will be limited to lives, it appears that copies won’t be limited to one day, but available until they sell out. With that in mind, there are several upcoming chances to see Serial⇔NUMBER this spring and summer, with more sure to come!
May 23rd (Thu) @ Ikebukuro EDGE
rivabook presents [NEW Innovator]May 28th (Tue) @ Ikebukuro BlackHole
KR.planing presents [KR Planning vol.2]June 1st (Sat) @ Nagoya HOLIDAY NEXT
SCAPEGOAT presents NEW SINGLE “COUNT D[a]WN” RELEASE Countrywide TOUR [9]June 2nd (Sun) @ Ash OSAKA
SCAPEGOAT presents NEW SINGLE “COUNT D[a]WN” RELEASE Countrywide TOUR [9]June 4th (Tue) @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
SCAPEGOAT presents NEW SINGLE “COUNT D[a]WN” RELEASE Countrywide TOUR [9]June 10th (Mon) @ Shinyokohama NEW SIDE BEACH
SCAPEGOAT presents NEW SINGLE “COUNT D[a]WN” RELEASE Countrywide TOUR [9]June 21st (Fri) @ Ikebukuro BlackHole
Serial⇔NUMBER presents Three-Month Consecutive Double A-side Single Release Number 2 Commemorative Sponsored LiveJuly 24th (Wed) @ Ikebukuro EDGE
Serial⇔NUMBER presents memorial day [8]
Source: vkdb, Yui’s blog, OHP
Posted in Lives, New member, New releaseTags: Serial Number
DIR EN GREY’s Kyo Diagnosed with Tonsilitis
17
May, 2013
An urgent announcement was just made on DIR EN GREY’s Official Facebook.
It seems that vocalist Kyo has been diagnosed with tonsilitis and is currently being hospitalized in Tokyo. Their next show is on May 24th, but, depending on Kyo’s physical condition, the band may not be able to carry out the performance as scheduled.
Message from the Official Facebook page:
“Following a medical examination after feeling sick and experiencing high fever, Kyo (Voice) has been diagnosed with tonsillitis.
Despite Kyo being adamant about carrying out the ”TOUR2013 TABULA RASA -揚羽ノ羽ノ夢ハ蛹-” (Ageha no hana no yume wa chou) show scheduled on 24.05.2013 at Shibuya Public Hall, a special LIVE show for those who purchased the limited order only MINI ALBUM “THE UNRAVELING”, he has been hospitalized for further treatment and rest.
At this time, the show is scheduled to take place as planned, however, under unavoidable circumstances we will make an announcement over our official website.
We apologize for all inconveniences and worry we have caused all fans and affiliates and thank you for your continuous encouragement and support.
sun-krad Co., Ltd.
Saturday 18 May, 2013″
Let’s hope he makes a speedy recovery!
Source: Official Facebook
Posted in hospitalization, Injury, LivesTags: Dir en grey
Black Gene For the Next Scene: The Grand Update
17
May, 2013
As some of you readers might have noticed, the site has been a bit stagnant lately. As such, we have fallen behind on updates for a few bands.
Therefore, this shall be deemed Black Gene For the Next Scene: The Grand Update!
First, the band is releasing not only their first album, but also a new maxi single.
The maxi single, “CHANGE TO CHANCE,” will be released on July 24th. (There’s an exciting bit of news with this in an upcoming article, so stay tuned!) It will be released in two types.
Their first album is titled 「Dance to Rave ～脳内シェイクなsong達～」 (Dance to Rave ~nounai shake na song tachi~). It will be released in three types on August 28th.
Details on both the album and maxi single have not been released yet; check back in a few days!
What we can give for you now is a list of planned in-store events for each release:
“CHANGE TO CHANCE” In-Store Events
July 24th @ Like an Edison Shinjuku (19:00~)
July 25th @ Jishuban Club (19:00~)
July 26th @ ZEAL LINK Shibuya (19:00~)
July 27th @ little HEARTS. Shinjuku (14:00~)
July 27th @ BRAND X (19:00~)
July 28th @ little HEARTS. Sendai (14:00~)
July 29th @ Niigata R.I.P (19:00~)
August 3rd @ Like an Edison Nagoya (14:00~)
August 8th @ Fukuoka SKULL ROSE (14:00~)
August 10th @ ZEAL LINK Osaka (14:00~)
August 10th @ Like an Edison Osaka (18:00~)
August 17th @ Nagoya FIVE STAR (14:00~)「Dance to Rave ～脳内シェイクなsong達～」 In-Store Events
August 31st @ little HEARTS. Shinjuku (14:00~)
August 31st @ Like an Edison Shinjuku (18:00~)
September 1st @ BRAND X (17:00~)
September 7th @ ZEAL LINK Shibuya (18:00~)
September 8th @ Jishuban Club (18:00~)
September 14th @ Sapporo Ongakudokoro (17:00~)
September 20th @ Fukuoka SKULL ROSE (19:00~)
September 22nd @ Like an Edison Osaka (18:00~)
September 27th @ little HEARTS. Sendai (19:00~)
October 12th @ ZEAL LINK Osaka (18:00~)
October 13th @ Nagoya FIVE STAR (20:00~)
October 14th @ Like an Edison Nagoya (12:00~)
More details will be announced in the next few days.
Next up on our list, we have Black Gene’s upcoming oneman tour.
September 15th @ Sapporo COLONY
September 16th @ Sapporo COLONY
September 21st @ Hakata DRUM-SON
September 23rd @ Osaka RUIDO
September 28th @ Sendai MACANA
September 29th @ Aomori SUNSHINE
October 14th @ Nagoya ell.SIZE
October 20th @ Kanazawa vanvan v4
–TOUR FINAL: 『脳内シェイクな君達と死ぬまでDance to Rave』 (Nounai shake na kimitachi to shinu made Dance to Rave)–
November 10th @ Ebisu LIQUID ROOM
Ticket: 3000yen
Aside from all of these releases, events, and tours, Black Gene has finally set up an official blog!
You can visit it here.
Finally, a bit of fun news.
As I’m sure a lot of you already know, fans at Japanese concerts like to do what they call 振付 (furitsuke), which roughly translates to “choreography.” Usually, the fans will create it themselves or improvise based on cues from the band members. Black Gene, however, has set their own rules for the game by making their own furitsuke videos!
First up, we have 「桜乱トランスdestiny」 (Sakura ran trance destiny)
Then we have 「獄彩夢」:
If you’re planning on going to a Black Gene live in Japan, don’t forget to practice, practice, practice!
Keep checking the site for more Black Gene updates…
Source: OHP
Posted in Instore, Lives, New release, News, Oneman, Release, TourTags: Black Gene For the Next Scene
Jupiter’s Debut Single
17
May, 2013
If you’ve been waiting to hear more from Jupiter, wait no longer!
On July 24th, the 5-member group will release their debut single, “Blessing of the Future” via Universal Music.
It will be released in two types: a Deluxe Edition and a Regular Edition.
Jupiter – “Blessing of the Future” Deluxe Edition – 2900yen
CD
1. Blessing of the Future
2. ARIA
3. SHOUT YOUR DESIRE
DVD
1. Blessing of the Future PV
2. Blessing of the Future Making OfJupiter – “Blessing of the Future” Regular Edition – 1280yen
CD
1. Blessing of the Future
2. ARIA
3. SHOUT YOUR DESIRE
Hurry and pre-order your copies at CDJapan!
If you’re more interested in seeing them live, check out one of their upcoming shows:
May 26th “stylish Wave Generation” @ Akasaka BLITZ
With: PENICILLIN / 168-one sixty eight- / 己龍 (Kiryu) / GOTCHAROCKA / DIAURA / MEJIBRAY
Ticket: 5500yen (6000yen same day)June 6th “Domestic Alien Vol. 2″ @ SHIBUYA-REX
With: METEOROID/ PIECE / GALEYD / Neverland / ALIVE / Sick2
Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)June 19th “Ultimate Stupid Party” @ SHIBUYA-REX
With: GALEYD / METEOROID / Signal / BLACK LINE / SUPER BOYS /「xxx」is D￡AD / （O.A.）precious hearts
Ticket: 3000yen (3500yen same day)July 13th @ SHIBUYA-REX
(details TBA)August 9th “Kaya presents 『ソドムの晩餐 -Decadence TABOO-』” (Sodomu no bansan -Decadence TABOO-) @ Shibuya O-WEST
With: Kaya / aki / DER ZIBET / KEN.MORIOKA（ex.SOFT BALLET）
Ticket: 4000yen (4500yen same day)
Also, on August 29th, Jupiter will be having a live event in commemoration of their formation. Ticket sales start on June 15th.
August 29th “The Wishing Ceremony” @ Ebisu LIQUID ROOM
With: 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera)/12012/Art Cube/NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST /and more
Ticket: 4000yen
Stay tuned for more details and cover art on their debut major single!
Source: OHP
Posted in Event, Featuring, Lives, Major, New release, News, Release, Track ListingTags: 12012, 168 -one sixty eight-, aki, ALIVE, Art Cube, 「xxx」is d￡ad, BLACK LINE, DIAURA, GALEYD, GOTCHAROCKA, Jupiter, KAYA, Kiryu, Matenrou Opera, MEJIBRAY, METEOROID, neverland, NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST, PENICILLIN, PIECE, precious hearts, Sick2, Signal, super boys
MERRY Restarts Activities
14
May, 2013
Back in February, Merry went on hiatus due to the concern of the health of vocalist Gara.
Today, the band announced their official revival in August 2013!
On August 10th, Merry will hold an outdoor live at Hibiya Park Daiongakudou titled “devour act 2~拝啓、最モ臭イ遊戯 絶望ノ窓カラ闇二降ル星…貪リ食ウ夢” (devour act 2~haikei, motto mo kusai yuugi zetsubou no mado kara yami ni furu hoshi…musaborikuu yume). The event is all seated, and tickets cost 5000yen (6000yen same-day).
Seating priority for tickets will be in the following order: CORE -> ONLINE -> Official Site -> regular.
The ONLINE (mobile site) pre-order starts from today (May 14th) and goes until May 30th. CORE members can pre-order tickets from May 27th~June 4th. The official site pre-order starts on May 31st and ends on June 6th. Finally, regular ticket sales begin on June 29th.
But, that’s not all!
MERRY has also decided to remake and re-release a single from their indies era, 「窓 -replay-」 (Mado -replay-).Sales are limited to CORE members and those attending their their August 10th show. It only costs 1000yen, but stock is limited, so get one as soon as you get to the live!
Also limited to the upcoming live will be an original hooded towel designed by Gara. Pre-order for CORE members is set to begin in early June. If you want to have a chance at getting these, sign up for CORE before May 20th!
DIV’s New Look + Single
8
May, 2013
News from DIV today! After “Taste of Life” dropped in April, they’re planning on releasing their next single for July.
Also through the month of September, you’ll be able to attend a set of four special lives! “FOUR BY FOUR,” a series of four member produced lives, will each feature a day arranged by one of the members. All lives will cost ￥3000, or you can purchase a ticket for all four days for ￥10,000.
Member Produced Live “FOUR BY FOUR”
09.01 Higashi Koenji 20,000 Den’atsu (Tokyo)
Produced by Shogo
09.08 Higashi Koenji 20,000 Den’atsu (Tokyo)
Produced by satoshi
09.16 Higashi Koenji 20,000 Den’atsu (Tokyo)
Produced by Chobi
09.22 Higashi Koenji 20,000 Den’atsu (Tokyo)
Produced by CHISA
As a final word, they’re already planning on their second oneman! It’ll take place on November 3rd at Shinjuku BLAZE, and more details will be released as the time comes closer. Did any of you attend their first oneman at Shibuya O-WEST on May 6th? How was it?
Source: OHP
Posted in Costumes, Lives, New releaseTags: DIV
D.I.D. Announcements Galore!
22
Apr, 2013
Excellent news was announced last week for fans of the band D.I.D.! Along with their release of D.I.D.’s first single “the Point of No Return”, tucked inside the jacket was quite a surprise: An announcement of their first One-Man tour, a a live-only release, their second single, and a 2-day 1st Anniversary One Man!
Talk about being busy!
D.I.D. will be releasing their limited single “THE NATURAL BORN SINNER” at their live at Takadanobaba on May 19th. The release is limited to the first 200 purchases of their new towels. More information on the live is listed below!
5/19 @ Takadanobaba AREA
ACT: D.I.D., Dezert, Grieva, Orochi, Downer, Born, DuelJewel
Tickets: ¥3000/¥3500
Time: 16:00/16:30* (Note that D.I.D.’s time is different, however the most up-to-date doors time is presented at e+
Tickets available through e+
Next is Ikebukuro Blackhole’s 4th x D.I.D. 1st Anniversary! These two lives, titled “REBELLION” will occur on August 26th and 27th, with tickets costing ¥3000/¥3500. Tickets 1~100 for this special One Man will go on sale at D.I.D./Black Gene For the Next Scene’s event BLACK:I.D. on June 21st at Shinjuku BLAZE. Note that there is a cap of 150 people per live, so make sure to grab your ticket! These lives have very limited space.
Blackhole 4th x D.I.D. st Anniversary
150 Limited 2days ONEMAN
REBELLION
8/26 & 8/27 @ Ikebukuro Blackhole
Tickets: ¥3000/¥3500
Time: 17:30/18:00
B Tickets will be available on 6/28 through e+
Next is the release of their 2nd single, titled “Paranoid Personality”. The single will come in 5 types, including 3 different songs per release. It will be released on October 2nd. Each type is limited to 500 copies and will cost ¥1260. We have included the links to CDJapan so you can preorder your copy today! Feel free to click on the links below.
Paranoid Personality A
1. I want to die
2. 瓦解
3. nihilism.
4. Paranoid PersonalityParanoid Personality B
1. ANTI+CHRIST anthem
2. Good morning,MOTHER fxxker
3. THE LOST MY HANDS
4. Paranoid PersonalityParanoid Personality C
1.Amaryllis
2. PROMINENCE inc.
3. the code number[13.]
4. Paranoid PersonalityParanoid Personality D
1. LiLLY of the VaLLeY
2. blindness=MARIA
3. paradox
4. Paranoid PersonalityParanoid Personality E
1. Merciless sorrow-666-
2. the time has come
3. infinite numbness
4. Paranoid Personality
Their next, and perhaps biggest, announcement is their 1st One Man tour titled “Paranoid Personality”! D.I.D. will be stopping in Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka before finishing off with thei Tour Final at Shibuya O-West. Information on the One Mans is listed below! Please note that all information is identical for Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
D.I.D. 1st One Man TOUR
“PARANOID PERSONALITY”
10/12 @ Nagoya 3STAR
10/20 @ OSAKA CLAPPER
10/23 @ Fukuoka DRUM son
Tickets:¥3000/¥3500 (tickets will go on sale on 6/23)
Time: 18:00/18:30TOUR FINAL
11/1 @ Shibuya O-WEST
Tickets: ¥3800/¥4300 (tickets A 1~150 will go on sale after the One Man on 8/27)
Time: 17:00/18:00
So much exciting news! Is anyone else excited about these upcoming releases and One Mans? Anyone planning on attending?
Source: Sai
Posted in Lives, New release, News, OnemanTags: born, D.I.D, DEZERT, Downer, DuelJewel, Grieva, OROCHI
Ma’Fade Records “Ultimate Stupid Party” Special Live
21
Apr, 2013
Ma’Fade Records announced recently that they will be hosting a special Event Live on June 19th titled “ULTIMATE STUPID PARTY” at Shibuya REX. The live will include several headlining bands and a special surprise band! Who is this special band? Well, you’ll have to read on!
GALEYD, who originally announced “ULTIMATE STUPID PARTY” at their 3rd One Man, will be sharing the stage with Meteroir, Signal, Black Line, Super Boys, xxx is dead, and a band which was only revealed as “SPECIAL SECRET BAND.” Now, we can confirm that this special secret band will be JUPITER.
Tickets cost ¥3000/¥3500, not including the ¥600 drink ticket. A 1~100 tickets are sold out, but it is still possible to purchase A~101+ tickets at GALEYD’s upcoming events, or are available for purchase through eplus.
6/19 @ SHIBUYA REX
MA’FADE RECORDS presents”Ultimate Stupid Party”
ACT: GALEYD / METEOROID / Signal / BLACK LINE / SUPER BOYS /「xxx」is D￡AD / JUPITER / （O.A.）precious hearts
TICKET: ¥3000/¥3500
START: 16:00/16:30
Source: OHP
Posted in Event, Lives, NewsTags: BLACK LINE, GALEYD, Jupiter, METEOROID, precious hearts, Signal, super boys, xxx is dead
Introducing: VAMPIRE ROSE
16
Apr, 2013
Here’s something out of the ordinary, even when it comes to Visual Kei.
This band has been around since the summer of 2012, but since we have not introduced them on Shattered Tranquility yet, this is being filed under an introduction post.
VAMPIRE ROSE is the solo project of Count ROSE, who is actually the chief of a themed restaurant in Ginza called Vampire Cafe. Support members are from different bands. They have had a few lives this year already, but they will be having their first one-man event on April 29th at Birth Shinjuku, followed by a dinner party at Christon Cafe in Tokyo. A big announcement is planned for that day, so if you’re interested, you’d better go!
VAMPIRE ROSE 1st One-man: 「狂乱吸血薔薇独裁劇」 (Kyouran kyuuketsu bara dokusai geki)
Part 1: Live
April 29th @ Birth Shinjuku
OPEN: 14:00/START: 15:00
Ticket: 3000yen (4771yen same-day)Part 2: Dinner Party
April 29th @ Christon Cafe Tokyo
OPEN: 19:30/START: 20:00
Ticket: 4000yen (4771 same-day) *price includes dinner and freeflow drink menu
Those who attend both lives have a chance to get a special DVD along with a 6-shot checki with ROSE and members. For ticket reservations, e-mail from_vampire_rose@yahoo.co.jp with your name and desired number of tickets.
Still undecided? Maybe this CM will convince you:
In addition, VAMPIRE ROSE will be releasing their first mini-album, “Vampire Sanctuary,” on April 24th!
Vampire Sanctuary – 2800yen
1. 降臨 (Kourin)
2. Lunatic Bite
3. Forbidden 〜獣を愛した少女〜 (Kemono wo ai shita shoujo)
4. マザードール (Mother Doll)
5. Sorrow 〜闇に産まれた獣〜 (Yami ni umareta kemono)
6. 薔薇冥界 (Bara meikai)
7. 血薔薇の宴 (Chibara no en)
Artists such as Hikari (Vallquar), KAZ (ex.VII-SENSE), Rio (Secilia Luna), YURI (ex.ANCIENT MYTH), Rize (Ariabl’eyeS), and Vetchie (Misaruka) contributed to composing the tracks on the mini-album.
If you’re interested in learning a bit more about ROSE, feel free to check out his Twitter or Ameblo:
Twitter
Ameblo
VAMPIRE ROSE OHP
Posted in Cool, Introduction, Lives, New band, New release, News, Oneman, Release, Solo, Track Listing, TwitterTags: ANCIENT MYTH, Ariabl'eyeS, Misaruka, Secilia Luna, Vallquar, vampire rose, VII-Sense
SOPHIA’s Activity Pause
10
Apr, 2013
Sad news for SOPHIA fans today.
It was announced on Natalie.mu that SOPHIA would be stopping all band activities after their countrywide tour.
Natalie.mu’s article:
It has come to light that after their current countrywide tour, which is now in progress, SOPHIA will go on an activity pause.
For details on the activity pause, the band explained, “It’s because in 2014 we face our 20th anniversary and we share a mutual feeling of wanting to once again reevaluate our activities up until now, as well as our future as artists, the existence of all the fans supporting us, and the music that each member should express as SOPHIA.” The Nippon Budokan performance in Tokyo on August 12th will be the last live before the pause.
SOPHIA formed in 1994 and had their major debut in 1995. Facing the 15th anniversary since their debut, in 2010 it was disclosed that keyboardist Miyako Keiichi was suffering from a malignant follicular lymphoma tumor and the band took a temporary pause, but with Miyako’s recovery the next year, activity was restarted in 2011. They have released a new album, “Mirai Otona Sengen,” this past March.
And here’s what the band has to say:
Thank you for supporting SOPHIA, now more than ever.
It is a sudden bulletin, but after this current countrywide tour,
SOPHIA will pause band activity.Since the 2010 hiatus, we went through a contract cancellation and label transfer from the office we advanced together with for 15 years,
And with Miyako’s comeback we restarted band activity, but because in 2014 we face our 20th anniversary and we share a mutual feeling of wanting to once again reevaluate our activities up until now, as well as our future as artists, the existence of all the fans supporting us, and the music that each member should express as SOPHIA,
At this time we will take a break from activity.The current schedule is this countrywide tour,
And after this tour SOPHIA will stop all band activity.We would like to ask for your understanding,
Starting with all the many fans, and the staff we have worried.April 9, 2013
SOPHIA Matsuoka Mitsuru, Toyota Kazutaka, Kuroyanagi Yoshio, Akamatsu Yoshitomo, Miyako Keiichi
ever-blue Co. Ltd., all members
If you want to see SOPHIA before they go on activity pause, you can still see them at any of these stops left on their tour:
April 13th @ ORIX THEATER (Osaka)
April 14th @ ORIX THEATER (Osaka)
April 26th @ Nihon Tokushugou City Meeting Hall (Aichi)
April 27th @ Nihon Tokushugou City Meeting Hall (Aichi)
May 3rd @ Sendai Denryoku Hall (Miyagi)
May 5th @ Shibuya Koukaidou (Tokyo)
May 6th @ Shibuya Koukaidou (Tokyo)
May 18th @ Penny Lane 24 (Sapporo)
May 19th @ Penny Lane 24 (Sapporo)
May 25th @ Diamond Hall (Nagoya)
May 26th @ Diamond Hall (Nagoya)
June 1st @ Namba Hatch (Osaka)
June 2nd @ Namba Hatch (Osaka)
June 8th @ Club QUATTRO (Hiroshima)
June 9th @ Club QUATTRO (Hiroshima)
June 15th @ Niigata LOTS (Niigata)
June 16th @ Niigata LOTS (Niigata)
June 22nd @ Shinkiba STUDIO COAST (Tokyo)
June 23rd @ Shinkiba STUDIO COAST (Tokyo)
July 3rd @ Kobe Chicken George (Hyogo)
July 4th @ Kobe Chicken George (Hyogo)
July 6th @ Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS (Fukuoka)
July 7th @ Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS (Fukuoka)
July 12th @ Naha Central (Okinawa)
July 13th @ Naha Central (Okinawa)
–TOUR FINAL–
August 12th @ Nihon Budoukan (Tokyo)
Tickets for venues that are not halls are 5,800yen, while hall shows are 6,800yen. Sales have already started for all shows before the May 18th Penny Lane show. On April 27th, all tickets for shows after May 18th (including Penny Lane) will be up for grabs. The only exception is the tour final at the Budoukan; those tickets do not go on sale until July 9th. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss your chance, SOPHIA fans!
Source: vkdb.jp, Natalie.mu, OHP
Introducing: JILUKA
3
Apr, 2013
We have yet another new band to introduce to you today, readers!
JILUKA is a 4-piece band whose activities will officially begin on May 6th at Shibuya REX.
May 6th @ Shibuya REX
with: 「xxx」is D￡AD / Zelktage / NAINE / Nobady / オッドウェイ (Oddway) / JILUKA / AMARANYX / Dieu / なんでやねんセッション (Yuya(ex.RED universe) (Nandeyanen Session) / 昔の仲間達 (Mukashi no Nakamatachi)
Tickets: 2900yen (3400yen same day)
There is very little information about the band so far, but here’s a brief introduction of JILUKA’s members:
As well as having their first official live at REX on May 6th, JILUKA will also be releasing their first maxi single, “Sick.”
JILUKA 1st Maxi Single “Sick” – 1,260yen (tax incl.)
1. Sick
2. Segregater
What kind of sound do they have? Hear for yourself; they just uploaded a preview of “Sick” yesterday:
Stay tuned as we learn more information about them and when their OHP will officially be up!
Posted in Introduction, Lives, New band, New release, News, Release, Track Listing, Twitter, YouTubeTags: AMARANYX, 「xxx」is d￡ad, JILUKA, Jupiter, NAINE, Nobady, Zelktage
Introducing: Jupiter
3
Apr, 2013
We hesitated a bit with posting this information since it was brought to our attention on April Fool’s Day, but now we can confirm that this is, indeed, true!
Jupiter is a 5-member band with Universal Music Japan. The branch they are debuting under is more directed towards Western music and an international audience, so it’s rumored that their activities are more directed globally.
The line-up will seem very familiar to many of you; with the exception of the vocalist (ZIN), all of the previous members of Versailles are a part of Jupiter.
Vo. ZIN
Information on their OHP right now is scarce, but they have confirmed their first single release will be in Summer 2013 titled “Blessing of the Future” under the record label Thunderball667.
Their first live will be on April 17th at Takadanobaba AREA. They have a couple of others too, so check out the information if your interest is piqued yet:
April 17th @ Takadanobaba AREA
with: Art Cube / cocklobin / ZIZ / The CANDY SPOOKY THEATER
Tickets: 3000yen (3500yen same day)April 21st @ CLUB CITTA’ Kawasaki
with: 己龍 (Kiryu) / MEJIBRAY / Moran / Lycacon / カメレオ (Kameleo) / Black Gene For the Next Scene / THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S (GUEST)
Tickets: 4000yen (4500yen same day)May 6th @ Shibuya REX
with: 「xxx」is D￡AD / Zelktage / NAINE / Nobady / オッドウェイ (Oddway) / JILUKA / AMARANYX / Dieu / なんでやねんセッション (Yuya(ex.RED universe) (Nandeyanen Session) / 昔の仲間達 (Mukashi no Nakamatachi)
Tickets: 2900yen (3400yen same day)
They also have a preview of their sound on the portal of their OHP:
Source: natalie.mu, OHP
Posted in Introduction, Lives, Major, New band, New release, News, Release, YouTubeTags: AMARANYX, Art Cube, 「xxx」is d￡ad, Black Gene For the Next Scene, cocklobin, Jupiter, Kameleo, Kiryu, Lycaon, MEJIBRAY, Moran, NAINE, Nobady, The Candy Spooky Theater, THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S, Versailles, Zelktage, ZIZ
VAMPS ZEPP Tour & Live DVD Details
31
Mar, 2013
Earlier this month, VAMPS announced their nationwide ZEPP tour beginning this summer, titled “VAMPS LIVE 2013″!
It will be their first tour since switching to Universal Music. If you have plans to visit Japan this summer, check your calendars (if you don’t, maybe you should)!
VAMPS LIVE 2013
ZEPP DIVERCITY TOKYO -7 days-
June 28th, 29th; July 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 7thZEPP NAGOYA -5 days-
July 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th, and 16thZEPP NAMBA -7 days-
July 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th, and 28thZEPP FUKUOKA -2 days-
August 31st and September 1stZEPP SAPPORO -2 days-
September 22nd and 23rd
All tickets cost 6660yen (7160 same say) and go on sale starting from June 1st.
Remember when we also published an article about VAMPS Live 2012 DVD in February? Well, we finally have tracklists and preorder links for you. All versions go on sale on April 24th, but first press release copies on CDJapan are already running out!
VAMPS Live 2012 Tracklist
1.VAMPIRE DEPRESSION
2.KYUKETSU -SATSUGAI VAMPS Ver.-
3.REDRUM
4.VAMP ADDICTION
5.SECRET IN MY HEART
6.DEVIL SIDE
7.MADE IN HEAVEN
8.EUPHORIA
9.SWEET DREAMS
10.THE PAST
11.HUNTING
12.ANGEL TRIP
13.TROUBLE
14.LIVE WIRE
15.MIDNIGHT CELEBRATION
16.LOVE ADDICT
17.MEMORIES
18.HIDEAWAY
19.SEX BLOOD ROCK N’ ROLL(2 DVDs) Limited Edition Jacket A – 6600yen –17 left–
*Includes a second DVD with a 63-minute tour documentary clip(Blu-ray) Limited Edition Jacket B – 7800yen –21 left–
*Includes a 63-minute tour documentary clip(DVD) Regular Edition Jacket C – 4500yen –only 4 left!!!-
*Bonus video footage (unspecified)
Source: OHP
Posted in Lives, New release, Oneman, Release, Tour, Track ListingTags: VAMPS
MANNEQUIN’s One-Day Revival
31
Mar, 2013
Any MANNEQUIN fans still out there?
Earlier this month, bassist TATSURO announced on his blog that MANNEQUIN will be having a one-day revival performance at Ikebukuro CYBER on June 29th!
Ticket prices are not listed yet, but if you want to reserve one, send an e-mail with your name and number of tickets to mannequin.tickets@gmail.com.
Who’s going to go?
Source: vkdb.jp, TATSURO’s blog
emmuree Loses Drummer Yuki
31
Mar, 2013
Sad news for emmuree fans today.
On their March 20th performance at Takadanobaba AREA, drummer Yuki announced his retirement from the band.
His last show with the band will be on June 6th at the same venue, Takadanobaba AREA.
If you want to see Yuki before his departure, you can see him at one of these three upcoming shows:
April 17th – Sou Birthday Gig @ Ikebukuro CHOP
Tickets: 2800yen (3300yen same-day)May 20th – Haruka Birthday Gig @ Ikebukuro CHOP
Tickets: TBAJune 6th – GATE OF CHAOS Special @ Takadanobaba AREA
Tickets: 3000yen (3500yen same-day)
HERO’s Major Debut
31
Mar, 2013
HERO announced earlier this month that they will be making their major debut this summer!
Their last official live as an indies band will be on April 27th at Zepp Tokyo.
They are making their major debut with a oneman tour this summer called 「オープニング」 (Opening).
-HERO’s First Oneman Tour 「オープニング」-
June 22nd @ Nagoya E.L.L.
July 13th @ Osaka AKASO
July 20th @ Sendai MACANA
June 27th @ Fukuoka Drum Be-1
August 4th @ Okayama IMAGE
Tickets: 3800yen-Semi-Final-
September 15th @ Akasaka BLITZ
Tickets: 4000yen
You’ll notice that we haven’t listed the tour final. That’s because it hasn’t been decided yet! The only date and venue set right now is that it will be in December, somewhere in Tokyo.
Tickets are already on sale, so if you’re interested, get them sooner rather than later!
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