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  • Interview with L~Lotus~

    L~Lotus~ is a five-piece band comprising of three ex. as milk members – 蓮華 (Renka) on vocals, saki and Takayuki on guitars, masato on bass, and YUJI on drums. They officially began their activities on March 6th and have released three digital singles to date: 「worry」 on May 19th, 「snow」 on May 26th, and 「tree」 on June 2nd. The members of L~Lotus~ sat down with us to answer a couple of questions, so give it a read to get to know them better! We’d like to thank JapanFiles... Read→

  • Interview with -LEON-

    -LEON- is a five-piece band from Gunma comprising of Yuji on vocals, Shin and Koya on guitars, Yamato on bass, and Masashi on drums. Mixing Asian cultural influences with visual rock, -LEON- has a heavy, modern sound with a distinct, ethereal flavor. On December 13th, the band released their first three track mini-album, 「REGULUS」 along with a PV for their song, 「Kokou ni Tou Tsuioku no Kagen no Tsuki」. The members of -LEON- took time to answer a few of our questions, so take a read through... Read→

  • Interview with GLACIER

    GLACIER is a five-member group from Okinawa, comprising of Makoto on vocals, Nao on lead guitar, Koujirou on rhythm guitar, Aki on bass, and Yuuki on drums. The band formed in July 2007 and made their major debut a year later on July 23rd. They have released a full album and six singles to date with their seventh single, 「愛の降る街」 (Ai no Furu Machi) which is the third installment of a 7-month digital release project, coming out on June 30th through JapanFiles and on iTunes. The members... Read→

  • Interview with O-PARTS

    O-PARTS is a two-man unit that started in June of 2009, formed by vocalist sho-ka (ex. Vogus Image) and bassist Jun (GaGaaalinG, ex. WAIVE). On August 20th, they released their first maxi-single entitled 「向日葵」 (Himawari) which included four tracks, all of which made it into the top ten of the Oricon Indies ranking. On May 26th, their second maxi-single, 「煌[kou]」 was released and will be available through JapanFiles from June 6th. Both sho-ka and Jun took time out of their busy schedules... Read→

  • 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→

  • 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→

News for PaRADEiS
Posted on July 27, 2010 in Event, New release, Tour

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Do you remember when we told you about the 3-months consecutive singles release campaign お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】) is having? Well, there are finally details about the third and last one!

The single will be entitled 「ゆめくじら」(Yumekjira) and will go on sale on September 15th:

TYPE A – 1,050 yen
【CD】
1. ゆめくじら (Yumekjira)
2. Liverty

TYPE B – 1,890 yen

【CD】
1. ゆめくじら (Yumekjira)
2. Liverty

【DVD】
1. Liverty PV

TYPE C – 1,890 yen
【CD】
1. ゆめくじら (Yumekjira)
2. Liverty

【DVD】
1. 溺愛通行物語 (Dekiai Tsuukou Monogatari)　(2010.6.23 LIVE)
2. 空の果実-burn out- (Sora no Kajitsu-burn out-)　(2010.6.23 LIVE)

Furthermore, they’ll release a new DVD on August 25th under the title 「Divine dolce Col・Tempo」. It will contain footage from their oneman tour’s finale, held at OSAKA MUSE on June 23rd. The DVD costs 3600 yen, make sure to pre-order it, and support the band!

Finally, the band is going to sponsor a short tour in September, which will be called 「くじらのあくび」(Kujira no Akubi). The details are as follows:

Date: September 16th @ OSAKA MUSE
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), BrainStein, えんそく (Ensoku),Roys, ワン★スター (One★Star), PRIMEADDICT

Date: September 25th @ Hamamatsu FORCE
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), Re:dis, えんそく (Ensoku), SOMATIC GUARDIAN, Jackman, PRIMEADDICT, MoNoLith

Date: September 26th @ Sendai MACANA
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), Hi:BRiD, えんそく (Ensoku), SOMATIC GUARDIAN, the CODE., PRIMEADDICT

Date: September 29th @ Nagoya HEARTLAND
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), 東京ミカエル (Tokyo Michael), えんそく (Ensoku), BrainStein, ワン★スター (One★Star), PRIMEADDICT

Date: October 4th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), 東京ミカエル (Tokyo Michael), BrainStein, えんそく (Ensoku), SOMATIC GUARDIAN, Hi:BRiD, PRIMEADDICT

Date: October 28th @ Osaka BIG CAT
Performing: お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】) and the rest is yet to be announced

The tickets for each event are 3150 yen in advance and 3675 yen at the door.

Source: OHP, CDJapan

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New full-album and oneman for Ensoku
Posted on June 15, 2010 in New release, Oneman

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Great news for all えんそく (Ensoku) fans! Not only is the band going to release a full-album, but also planning to hold a oneman live in the nearest future!

The album will be entitled 「新世界」 (Shinsekai) and will go on sale on the 18th of August for 3150 yen. The tracklist is as follows:

01. 新世界光響曲【star ray message from new my world】(Shinsekai Koukyoukyoku)
02. 大銀河戦艦ナガト (Daiginga Senkan Nagato)
03. 仏TV〜狂気(バカ)が電波に乗ってくる!!〜 (Hotoke TV Kyouki (Baka) ga Denpa ni Nottekuru!!)
04. アンテナマン (Antenna Man)
05. 湘南ギャラクシーナイト (Shounan Galaxy Night)
06. 日々、宇宙色 (Hibi, Uchuu Iro)
07. 花火(スターマン) (Hanabi (Starman))
08. 流星雨 (Ryuuseiu)
09. ししゃもシャワー (Shishamo Shower)
10. BABY I LOVE YOU
11. 鋼鉄のMACHIKO〜惑星マンダラ戒律地獄篇〜 (Koutetsu no MACHIKO~Wakusei Mandara Kairitsu Jigokuhen)
12. ５８１c
13. ハロー・ ゴッド・モーニング (Hello Good Morning)

To commemorate the release the band is going to hold a oneman live on the 13th of August at Shibuya O-WEST, under the title 「さよなら旧人類〜やっぱりボクラは青かった〜」(Sayonara Furubito Rui~Yappari Bokura wa Aokatta~). Tickets cost 3000 yen in advance and 3500 yen at the door.

Source: OHP, Brand-X

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Fukamoka and Ensoku releases
Posted on December 29, 2009 in New release

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Do you remember when I’ve mentioned here that ヒトツメ (Hitotsume) will be going on a tour named 「寺子屋３タイトル同時発売合同」(Terakoya 3 Title Douji Hatsubai Goudou) with えんそく (Ensoku) and 日々全てを飲み込むフカモカ (Hibi Subete wo Nomikomu Fukamoka) ? It seems that the tour’s name has its reasons – these bands will also release CDs on the 3rd of February!

Firstly, Ensoku will release a single entitled 「銀のハコブネ」 (Gin no Hakobune) and it will cost 1575 yen.

Secondly, Fukamoka’s single will cost the same as the Ensoku’s and go on sale under the title 「22052407」.

More details such as tracklist and covers to follow

Source: Brand-X

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Two new members for Ensoku
Posted on September 21, 2009 in New member

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えんそく (Ensoku) has added two new members to their line-up, making them a full-fledged five member band!

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The new recruits are guitarist IKA, who after doing support became an official member, and drummer 稔 (Minoru) who was formerly in ダリ (Dari) and Still unSick,  and has done support for bands such as Rail Tracer and Kinbakushoujo.

Source: vkdb, OHP

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New conceptual mini-album for Ensoku
Posted on July 2, 2009 in New release

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えんそく (Ensoku) has announced the release of their second conceptual mini-album which will be titled 「東京行き」 (Tokyoiki) and limited to mail order purchases only.

The mini-album will cost 2500 yen, and contain six tracks including:
「the smoking sad tune」 [Originally distributed at their Sendai oneman]
「ハイウェイ・スター・ラブ」 (Highway Star Love) [Originally distributed at their Nagoya oneman]
「東京駅着、逢魔刻。」 (Tokyoekichaku, Oumadoki) [Originally distributed at their Tokyo oneman]

The album will be up for release on the 25th of the month.

The band will also be having a oneman live on September 20th at Kouenji Club Mission’s, called 『Ｉ・the原点(Restarting & Turning)～高円寺より「アイ」を込めて～』 (I・the Genten (Restarting & Turning)～Kouenji yori 「Ai」 wo Komete～). The show will cost 2000 yen to attend, and tickets go on sale starting July 19th. That day they will have an important announcement.

Source: OHP

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Random Fact of the Day
Posted on January 28, 2009 in Random Fact

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Well, wouldn’t you know it, j-rockers still cling on to things of the past. Buu of Ensoku once wrote in his blog that he still has a love for…Elmo! That’s right, those ‘Tickle-Me-Elmo’ toys.

The Big Ern still has a love for chew toys. Oh how I miss those days. How about you guys? What childhood toys do you still seem to love?

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Ensoku’s 1st full album
Posted on November 25, 2008 in New release, Oneman

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えんそく (Ensoku) will be releasing their first album on January 21st called 「マジフマジメン」 (Majifu Majimen).

The new album will contain a total of ten tracks and is coming out in two types. The first press regular type will cost 3360 yen and contain a bonus track, whereas the premium limited edition that costs 3990 yen will contain a DVD that has the PV for 「This is a pen.」.

They say that the album will contain both new songs, plus their popular songs rerecorded for an album version.

The band will also be holding their first oneman shows in Sendai on February 1st at Sendai HOOK and in Nagoya, on February 15th at HOLIDAY Nagoya.

Source: Official Mailmagazine

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Bands Shock DVD Vol. 7
Posted on October 31, 2008 in New release

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Bands Shock DVD Vol. 7 is coming out on November 26th!

This time around they’re bringing back the band bowling, and having a face off between 新興宗教楽団NoGoD (Shinkoushuukyou Gakudan NoGod) and SEX ANDRIOD. There’s footage from the making of both ネガ (Nega) and PureQ&A PVs, a pick-up live corner featuring ドレミ團 (Doremidan)’s performance on September 27th at O-EAST plus a comment from えんそく (Ensoku).

宇宙戦隊NOIZ (Uchuu Sentai NOIZ), ビリー (Billy) and ALiBi will also be featured.

The DVD costs 2890 yen.

Source: Brand-x

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Firsts for Ensoku and ЯｏＡ
Posted on July 16, 2008 in Event, Oneman

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Two more bands are having their first oneman lives this summer!
The closest, is えんそく (Ensoku) with their first oneman on July 25th at Shibuya O-WEST entitled  「絶体絶命でし！～オラに元気を分けてくれ！～」 (Zettaizetsumei deshi! ～Ora ni Genki wo Wakerukeure～).

ЯｏＡ will also be not only having their first oneman, but sponsoring their first event as well! Actually, there are three events and it’s all a countdown to their first oneman. Their sponsored events are appropriately called, ‘count down’.

Details are:
count 3. September 7th @ Urawa Narciss
count 2. October 11th @ Ikebukuro Cyber
count 1. November 9th @ Takadanobaba AREA

And finally, there’s count 0. which is their oneman live on December 6th called 「月世界」 (Gessekai) which takes place at Urawa Narciss and is their vocalist 貴大 (Takahiro)’s birthday live.

Source: Ensoku OHP, ЯｏＡ OHP

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Ensoku postpones release
Posted on July 14, 2008 in New release

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Ensoku announced that the release of their first album will be postponed until further notice. A new release date will be decided and announced in a few days. They apologize to everyone that was looking forward to it. The release does have a title, it will be called 『マジフマジメン』 (Maji Fumajimen).

Source: mailmag

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4band coupling tour
Posted on July 11, 2008 in Tour

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お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】), えんそく (Ensoku), BRANCH and Lupo Label are all teaming up for a coupling tour caled 「ジャマイカン・ソウルで行こうジャマイカｗｗ」 (Jamaican Sou de Ikou Jamaica). [And as an extra little note the 'ww' is equivalent to 'lol'].

The details are as follows:
Auugust 16th @ Sendai MACANA
August 18th @ Holiday Shinjuku
August 19th at Holiday Nagoya
August 21st @ Holiday Osaka
August 25th @ Takadanobaba AREA

Source: Planet Child OHP

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Ensoku releases two new singles!
Posted on April 18, 2008 in New release

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Despite losing two of their members last month, えんそく (Ensoku) is still going strong and will be releasing two new singles on May 28th; both costing 1260 yen!

The first is titled 「空は青、大地は桜」 (Sora wa Ao, Daichi wa Sakura) has two tracks, and was produced by the band’s guitarist, ジジ (Jiji). The second is 「イガトラ」 (Igatora), also contains two tracks but instead was producted by their bassist, ミト (Mito).

The singles also include a picture board, as well as a a full colour, four page lyric book.

On a side note, as of April 1st, the band has said that they’re restarting.

Source: Brand-x, OHP

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Kino is active!
Posted on March 26, 2008 in Blog, Cool, Session

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Remember my post here about beaU’s ex members? Well Kino actually has had a site, blog and has been doing many sessions since this past fall – all debuted right after the disbandment of beaU! I went to ZMF‘s site and found out they updated news about the last line up of beaU. Kino is having another session band coming up called カナブン (I think?) on April 19th and on the 28th with the following members:

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Vo.MA$AKI-マーベラス(ex.SULFURIC ACID)
Gu.ユラ(ex.GHOST)
Gu.けーた(ex.Die La’vice)
Ba.きの
Dr.ダン(えんそく)
As I looked through Kino’s blog I noticed many pics of Masaki, he has been doing many sessions with Kino already, and they have perform songs from both ex bands – SULFURIC ACID and beaU! Kino has also had a few sessions with former band mates of beaU which is really cool. Kino’s blog is also really nerdy and sweet, he posts alot about family, anime and his weird collection of costumes that he wears for sessions. Like this one:

odd.jpgTheir song line up for that night was:
1.血祭り〈beaU〉
2.Drain Away 〈Dir en grey〉
3.Promised land 〈L’Arc～en～Ciel〉
4.アシッド・トリップ 〈SULFURIC ACID〉

O~o;;;; Can you imagine listening to these songs with a bandman dressed like that?? I was going to post a different session costume pic but Hideko would have killed me lol…check his profile under his blog…you’ll see what I am talking about~

Sources: ZMF, Kino’s HP

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Heart E event
Posted on March 22, 2008 in Cool, Event, Session

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There’s a pretty cool event taking place on April 2nd at Holiday Shinjuku to commemorate the anniversary of Heart E, a Japanese clothing brand. The event is called 「ときめきのプリンセスたちへ　プリンスからのSpringDream」 (Tokimeki no Princess-tachi e  Prince kara no SpringDream), and those participating are AibeLL, たいがー・りー (Tiger Lee), 電脳メロウPICNICS (Dennou Romeo PICNICS) and popular KERA! models.

Also, the AibeLL members will not only be performing, but they’ll be taking on the “Prince” positions and modeling in the fashion show!

Further more, 電脳メロウPICNICS are:
Vocals - ぶぅ (Buu) from えんそく (Ensoku)
Guitar - ジジ (Jiji) from えんそく (Ensoku)
Guitar - 和将 (Kazumasa) ex-メロウ (Mellow)
Bass - ゼクス (Zekusu) ex-電脳ロメオ (Dennou Romeo)
Drums - あつ丸 (Atsumaru) ex-電脳ロメオ (Dennou Romeo)

Source: AibeLL OHP, Zekusu’s Journal, Atsumaru’s Journal, Buu’s Journal

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Ensoku two members short
Posted on March 14, 2008 in Departure

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えんそく (Ensoku) has announced that their guitarist ガル (Garu) and drummer ダン (Dan) will be be leaving the band at their next live, on March 21st. The band will continue on with the three remaining members and a new regime.

Source: OHP

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Another event for Shunsuke
Posted on February 19, 2008 in Event

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Back in January, it was announced that ex-bis’s 瞬介 (Shunsuke) would be back in business and organizing an event called 「維新回天 Vol.１」 (Ishin Kaiten Vol.1). It’s now been announced that he’ll be organing 「維新回天 Vol.２」 (Ishin Kaiten Vol.2), which will take place on April 11th at HOLIDAY SHINJUKU.

The bands that are participating are:
愛狂います。 (Aicle)
Siva
えんそく (Ensoku)
Tarrot
GJADS.JB(広島) (From Hiroshima)
V’ernia
Zip.er
And others

Plus, a secret band! (Think this could be Tenten’s new band? They are friends afterall…)

The live opens at 4:30 and starts at 5:00, costing 2800 yen for advance order tickets and 3200 if you purchase the tickets on that day. Tickets go on sale starting March 14th.

Source: Siva Official Blog

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