• 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 6, 2010 in Event, Session

ps-company-event

Well isn’t this interesting!
PS Company will be having an event on May 30th entitled 「TRIBAL ARIVALL Vol.100」at Shibuya AX!
The bands featuring are Alice Nine, Kra, SuG, SCREW, ViViD and also, a “mystery session band” formed by the company, THE 東京 HIGH BLACK (THE TOKYO HIGH BLACK)!

Tickets will go on sale from March 27th until May 26th and are 7,500 yen for standing while seat tickets are 8,000 yen, with an additional 500 yen for drinks.
Doors will be open at 16:00 and the event will start at 16:45.

So, any idea who will be in this mystery session band?

Source: OHP, SuG LJ community

Posted on February 9, 2010 in Event, Lives, New member, New release

screws-new-member-and-news

Thanks to Pi. for the heads up!

SCREW has announced the newest addition to their line-up!
Their new bassist is ルイ (Rui), who was formerly in various bands such as Gimmick, Garnet, Mudgett, juliadoll and Jewel. He became an official member at their live today; February 9th.

You can find Rui’s Ameba here: http://ameblo.jp/rui-screw/

The band has posed a video comment on their OHP introducing Rui, so check it out if you’re interested. Click to go to their OHP.

Along with their new member, SCREW will be holding a two consecutive month release campaign!
The first single will come out on May 12th and is titled 「Cursed Hurricane」 and the next will be out on June 9th, and titled 「ANCIENT RAIN」.

Details on both releases will be available at a later date.

SCREW will also be very busy in both April and May as they participate in the Shinrabanshow tour ‘10 #2, which you can find more about here.

Along with the tour, they’ll be performing in the SHOXX 20 year anniversary celebrate, SHOCK WAVE 2010, with Alice Nine, LM.C, MUCC and Plastic Tree that takes place on April 29th at JCB Hall. Tickets for the show cost 5500 yen a piece.

SCREW will also be playing on the following dates and venues in May:
May 1st @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
May 3rd @ Osaka BIG CAT
May 4th @ Nagoya Bottom Line
May 8th @ Sendai darwin
May 10th @ Shibuya O-EAST
May 29th @ Shibuya AX

Source: OHP

Posted on January 24, 2010 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Lets talk manga! Nao of Alice Nine likes his manga, one of his favorite series is 3X3 EYES!

What is your favorite manga?

Posted on December 31, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

We’re so close to the new year!!! Lets talk about heros, Saga of Alice Nine has listed his own father as his hero. Aww thats sweet.

My hero? I guess its a struggle between the ST readers and Yanni. See that? You guys are on the level of Yanni in my book!!

Posted on December 18, 2009 in New release, Tour

alice-nine-news

First of all, the boys got a new look! What do you think about it?

alicenine

Furthermore, the band has announced that they’ll be releasing an album entitled 「Alice Nine Complete Collection 2006-2009」! It will include 13 songs, cost 2800 yen and be released on the 24th of March:

01. 九龍-Nine Heads Rodeo Show- (Kowloon -Nine Heads Rodeo Show-)
02. FANTASY
03. ヴェルヴェット (Velvet)
04. NUMBER SIX.
05. JEWELS
06. WHITE PRAYER
07. TSUBASA
08. cosmic world
09. ブループラネット (Blue Planet)
10. MIRROR BALL
11. RAINBOWS
12. the beautiful name
13. 華【hæ・nə】(Hana)

And last but not least, they will be having a new tour next year! It is named 「幾何学ノ理」 (Kikagaku no Ri). The tour dates are as follows:

March 22nd @ CLUB CITTA’ Kawasaki
March 27th @ Niigata LOTS
March 31st @ Zepp Sendai
April 4th @ Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO
April 5th @ Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS
April 6th @ Zepp Osaka
April 8th @ Zepp Nagoya
April 10th @ Zepp Tokyo

Source: OHP

Posted on November 17, 2009 in New release

a-movie-starring-ninjaman-japan

There’s a new V.A. (Various Artists) release that’s coming out on December 1st called 「ニンジャマンジャパン 緊急指令!Bijuを救え!の巻」 (Ninjaman Japan Kinkyuu Shirei! Biju wo Sukue! no Kan).

What is it? Well, it’s a “thrilling movie starring Ninjaman Japan”. The movie is an action story, and wonderfully incorporates a ‘course’ on ‘how to enjoy visual kei’.

The DVD will also feature four Ninjaman Japan songs and PVs, as well as interviews that reveal the original story, full coverage of their filming location, a bloopers reel, as well as interviews.

Other artists participating in the movie include:
Alice nine
D
Irokui
YURA-SAMA (from Dacco)
mofto (from jealkb)
MICHIRU (LOOP ASH)

The release costs 3900 yen.

Source: Brand-x, Jishuban Club

Posted on November 7, 2009 in New band

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カラス (Karasu) is a new neo visual kei “super unit” that has a very interesting composition of musicians!

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The line-up for the project is:
Vocals - 逹瑯 (Tatsurou) [from MUCC]
Guitar - ヒロト (Hiroto) [from Alice 9]
Guitar - 美月 (Mizuki) [from Sadie]
Bass - dunch [from jealkb]
Drums - ケンゾ (Kenzo) [from Ayabie]

Originally, the band was meant to only be a one night jam session, organized by the vocalist, Tatsurou. However, they now are like a crow, which has grown and expanded, and is spreading its wings.

They first performed on August 15th at the MAVERICK DC GROUP PRESENTS JACK IN THE BOX 2009 SUMMER live. They played two cover songs, as well as their original number, 「LASTICA」, which you can hear a sample of on their official MySpace.

For three months after their performance, the band has been busy “underwater” recording, and this November have brought 「LASTICA」 back to the scene with their 「LASTICA Studio ver.」. They are adding the finishing touches to the song which is catchy, and has an industrial sound with passionate lyrics, perfectly appropriate for “neo visual kei”.

Is ‘Karasu’ (which means ‘crow’) something that will fly away and disappear? Or, is it something magnificent, willful, that will suddenly and unexpected swoop down on you? From here on, you will not be able to take your eyes away from their activities.

So if you haven’t already, make sure you add them on MySpace to show your support!

Source: Inka, Alice 9 OHP, Official MySpace

Posted on October 4, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Nick names can be cute or enduring. Saga is often called Daikon-san, it means radish-san and was given by his bandmate Shou!

Eh not sure if he really looks like Daikon but one thing is for sure – nick names do really stick! Poor Saga. Bet he wishes he had a cool nick name like me! Sexy King!!!

Posted on September 5, 2009 in Cool, New release

alice-nines-first-book

Alice Nine is releasing a new book called 「Piece of 5ive elements 「THE BOOK」 – Alice Nine 5th -」.

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It’s their first artist book, and it’s being released by the magazine CD-Data. It costs 3000 yen, is B5 in size and is a hard cover book with 180 pages.

What’s inside? Well, there are photos of each member (12 pages each) all of which were produced by Shou. Also included is a long interview, coverage from their VANDAL(ism)#1 tour and a report, plus all of CD-Data’s serial story on the band, 「男磨き倶楽部」 (Otoko Migaki Club).

According to CD-Data, it’s a book that is fully loaded with Alice Nine’s charm. The book will be available through CD-Data’s OHP, in bookstores, CD shops, and online as well.

On their site, CD-Data also has a special section to celebrate Alice Nine’s 5th anniversary, which features special tidbits from their UNTITLED VALNDAL(ism)#1 tour! If you’re interested, make sure you check it out: http://www.cddata-mag.com/special/alice9-5thsp/

Source: OHP, CD-Data OHP

Posted on August 27, 2009 in New release

alice-nines-new-live-dvd

On November 11th, Alice Nine will be releasing a new live DVD called 「UNTITLED VANDAL(ism)#Finale「Graced The Beautiful Day」」.

The DVD, which is coming out in two types, will contain footage from their tour final that took place on August 23rd at Tokyo Kokusai Forum Hall A.

The first press edition costs 8925 yen and comes with a bonus DVD disc that contains the studio live for three songs, a special 56 page booklet, and comes with special packaging.

The first press edition is 4725 yen.

Source: BMA, GURUGURU Mailmag

Posted on August 19, 2009 in Event

v-rock-announced-more-bands

More bands have been announced for the festival. And now who playing when is now known! I would die from so much star power!!

October 24th
abingdon boys school
Alice Nine
ALI PROJECT
Angelo
BOUNTY
BREAKERZ
D
D’espairsRay
D’ERLANGER
ドレミ團 (Doremidan)
イロクイ。(Irokui.)
Kra
Marilyn Manson
Moi dix Mois
ニンジャマンジャパン (Ninjaman-japan)
PENICILLIN
SEX MACHINEGUNS
SOHODOLLS
SuG
高見沢俊彦 (Takamizawa Toshihiko)
ベルベット (VelBet)
ViViD

October 25th
Aoi
And
彩冷える (Ayabie)
D=OUT
DaizyStripper
DuelJewel
exist†trace
heidi.
heidi.
Kagrra,
LM.C
LOVEX
メリー (Merry)
NEGATIVE
-OZ-
サディ (Sadie)
SCREW
土屋アンナ (Tsuchiya Anna)
the Gazette
the Underneath
【_Vani;lla】
Versailles –Philharmonic Quintet- (????)
ヴィドール (Vidoll)

Not sure if Versailles will cancel the appearance here as well.

Source: Myspace, HP

Posted on July 27, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Hobbies! Everyone has them and we here at Shattered Tranquility love to learn what vk bandmen (and women) like to do on their free time. Hiroto of Alice Nine likes to visit different famous places in Japan and take pictures of the locations!

A photographer eh? Nice hobby! What are your hobbies?

Posted on July 25, 2009 in Blog, Cool, News

more-costumes-on-display

Well, we have more costumes on display!

Anyone visiting or nearby the Sendai are can drop into little HEARTS to check out Alice Nine’s 「RAINBOWS」 costumes.

They do mention that originally they had planned to have their 「CROSS GAME」 costumes up for viewing instead, but changed them ‘according to circumstances’.

Also, for those not familiar, little HEARTS has a staff blog where they do post a good number of photos from the instore events held at their location. A cool place to check out if any of your favourite bands have happened to stop by: http://littlehearts.jp/staffblog/
Source: Alice Nine OHP

Posted on July 18, 2009 in Event

an-interesting-twoman-live

Now here’s a pair I didn’t see coming.

ムック (MUCC) and Alice Nine are teaming up for a twoman live on September 9th at Namba Hatch.

The event is called 「BUZZ MANIAX [FM OSAKA "BUZZ ROCK"] presents」 and it costs 4500 yen to attend. Tickets go on sale starting August 8th.

Source: BMA

Posted on June 10, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Nick names again! Tora of Alice Nine has called himself “The lonely wolf”.

I wonder why? Sounds so lonely and depressing!

I call myself the pimp bunny – all the st staff are my whores! I kid I kid! I love them all!

Posted on June 1, 2009 in Costumes, Goods, New release, News

alice-nine-news

Some news for all you alice nine. fans! alice nine. will be releasing a new single entitled, “華【hæ・nə】” (hana/flower) on August 5th. The single will be coming out in 3 different types, 2 with 2 tracks and a DVD for 1890 yen and the 3rd a regular edition for 1260 yen.

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In addition to the release of their new single, they will also be releasing a book! This book will be entitled, “Piece of 5ive elements ‘THE BOOK’ ~Alice Nine 5th~” and it will be released on August 24th for 3150 yen. The book will contain 180 pages and the contents of the book will be a commemoration of the 5 years that alice nine. has been together with photos of lives, photos from back in their “visual” days and so forth.

source: bma, brand-x, ohp

Posted on March 21, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Hey guys, Ernie here. It’s time for the random fact! In an interview in Zy, the boys of alice nine were asked what they thought of something original. Tora then replied:

For me, I would say how the convenience stores have been freezing kit-kats. I thought it was something different from the regular kit-kats, but it turns out it’s just …frozen.

Hmm…tricky. Big Ern thinks fried ice cream is quite original o_o. How about you guys? What is something you deem ‘original’?

Posted on March 3, 2009 in Tour

alice-nines-newest-tour

Alice Nine has announced the dates for their newest tour, which is starting in July!

The tour will be called 「UNTITLED VANDAL(ism)#2」 and the dates and venues are as follows:
July 8th @ Sapporo Kyouikubunkaikan
July 13th @ NHK Osaka Hall
July 15th @ Aichi-ken Kinrou Kaikan
July 17th @ Fukuoka City Minkaikan
July 30th @ Sendai City Minkaikan

Each of the shows cost 5250 yen to attend, and tickets go on sale starting June 13th.

The tour final, will happen on August 23rd and will be called 「UNTITLED VANDAL(ism)#Finale「Graced The Beautiful Day」. This one takes place at Tokyo Kokusai Forum Hall A, and tickets go on sale starting July 25th.

Source: BMA

Posted on January 21, 2009 in New release

arena-37%c2%b0-special

ARENA 37° will be releasing a special edition of the magazine covering the 「Peace & Smile Carnival at 日本武道館」 (Nihon Budoukan).

The magazine is a full backstage and live report of the event, and will feature photos with all the bands (Miyavi, Kagrra,, Kra, the GazettE, Alice Nine, SuG and SCREW), an after interview with the artists, original survery and more.

The price is 1260 yen and it’s released on February 5th.

Source: Jishuban Club

Posted on December 23, 2008 in News

alice-nine-in-b-pass

Thank you to Komishika for contacting us about this!

More news for Alice Nine.  They will be featured in B-PASS magazine’s Shinko Music Book B-PASS Bessatsu. This book will contain detail interviews, never seen before pictures, and more all of Alice Nine! The book will A4-size and contain 84 pages. It will be released one January 15th and cost 1500yen.

alice nine: Shinko Music Book B-PASS Bessatsu

Source: CDJapan

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