• 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→

Posted on June 24, 2010 in New release, News

japanfiles-news

JapanFiles have announced that Angelo’s singles are available on their site for download!

For anyone interested in hearing their music, you can find the following singles and albums now available on the site:
REBIRTH OF NEWBORN BABY
WINTER MOON
CHAOTIC BELL
THE FREAK SHOW
SISTER

Girugamesh’s “COLOR” will be out on July 7th and available to download!

The JapanFiles store also has official tour goods from exist†trace and Girugamesh!

・exist†trace photo Sets and official 2010 Tour Towel now available! Towel is almost 3-feet long!
・girugamesh official tour goods – 25% off! Limited quantities are available.

JapanFiles will ship world wide, so any fans that are interested, head on over and secure your goods!

Source: JapanFiles Mailmag

Posted on June 2, 2010 in New release

new-releases-from-japanfiles-digital-muse-store

exist†trace’s new single, 「KNIFE」 is available for purchasing and downloading!

Also, check out their video message (and comment):

Don’t forget, O-PARTS’ new single, 「煌[kou]」 will be coming out on June 6th.

If you haven’t already, make sure you check out S-T.net’s interview with the band, as well as the video message they made for their fans!

Source: JapanFiles Newsletter

Posted on May 4, 2010 in News, Omnibus, Tour

neo-voltage-tour10

Still remember 「NEO VOLTAGE」 omnibus which tracklist Inka shared here? It seems that there will be a tour featured too! Tickets are on sale already and details are as follows.

June 6th ~Sendai VOLTAGE~  
@ Sendai darwin
Open 16:30 / Start 17:00
Tickets: ¥3,300 advance / ¥3,800 door
Cast:愛狂います。(Aicle.) / Annie’s Black feat.Aioria / キャンゼル (Canzel / ν[NEU] / 花少年バディーズ (Baddies) / HERO / ベルベット (VelBet)

June 10th ~Osaka VOLTAGE~
@ Osaka・OSAKA MUSE 
Open 16:30 / Start 17:00
Tickets: ¥3,300 advance / ¥3,800 door
Cast:愛狂います。(Aicle.) / exist†trace / シリアル⇔NUMBER (Serial⇔NUMBER) / ν[NEU] / 花少年バディーズ (Baddies) /【_Vani;lla】/ HERO / ベルベット (VelBet)

June 11th ~Nagoya VOLTAGE~  
@ Nagoya BOTTOM LINE 
Open 16:30 / Start 17:00
Tickets: ¥3,300 advance / ¥3,800 door
Cast:愛狂います。(Aicle.) / exist†trace / シリアル⇔NUMBER (Serial⇔NUMBER) / ν[NEU] / 花少年バディーズ (Baddies) /【_Vani;lla】/ HERO / ベルベット (VelBet)

June 18th ~Tokyo VOLTAGE~
@ Shibuya O-EAST
Open 16:30 / Start 17:00
Tickets: ¥3,500 advance / ¥4,000 door
Cast:愛狂います。 (Aicle.) / exist†trace / キャンゼル (Canzel) / ゴールデンボンバー (Golden Bomber) / シリアル⇔NUMBER (Serial⇔NUMBER) / ν[NEU] / HERO / ベルベット (VelBet) / 凛 (Rin) ・・・and more

The cover is up too! Do you like it?

Source: Visunavi, Amazon.co.jp

Posted on April 28, 2010 in Omnibus, Track Listing

tracklist-for-neo-voltage-omnibus

We have already mentioned the omnibus back here, but let me share the tracklist with you:

01. ν [NEU] – 「in my secret…」
02. HERO – Days.
03. exist†trace – unforgive you
04. シリアル⇔NUMBER (Serial⇔NUMBER) – SPACY LOVER
05. 花少年バディーズ (Baddies) – 落陽 (Rakuyou)
06. Aioria – 光彩の沈殿 (Kousai no Chinden)
07. 愛狂います。(Aicle.) - 春夏秋冬 (Shunkashuutou)
08.【_Vani;lla】 – AUTO DEィATH CUSSION-別会議 ver.- (AUTO DEATH CUSSION-Betsu Kaigi ver.-)
09. ゴールデンボンバー (GOLDEN BOMBER) – †ザ・V系っぽい曲† (The V-Keippoikyoku)
10. ベルベット (VelBet) - 四季 (Shiki)
11. キャンゼル (Canzel) - Wish Upon A Star-first edition-
12. 凛 (Rin) – Foolish

Make sure to pre-order it while it’s still available though!

Source: ν[NEU] OHP

Posted on April 24, 2010 in Costumes, New release, Release, Track Listing

new-look-and-single-details-for-exist%e2%80%a0trace

exist†trace has updated their OHP with new outfits and details for their upcoming single, that we already have mentioned some time ago.

The single will be entitled 「KNIFE」 and go on sale on the 2nd of June for 1260 yen. The tracklist and the cover are as follows:

1. KNIFE
2. Mirror
3. liquid (2010 vo. retake ver.)

Cool, isn’t it? And don’t forget that their European tour will start tomorrow in Russia!

Source: OHP

Posted on March 27, 2010 in Omnibus

new-omnibus

New omnibus entitled 「NEO VOLTAGE」 is coming out on the 26th of May. (The same as 「EXPECTATION of FORCE」 which we have already talked about actually). It will cost 2500 yen and the featured artists are:

・ ゴールデンボンバー (Golden Bomber)
・ ν[NEU]
・ シリアル⇔NUMBER (Serial⇔NUMBER)
・ HERO
・ 【_Vani:lla】
・ メガマソ (Megamasso)
・ 愛狂います。(Aicle.)
・ 花少年バディーズ (Baddies)
・ exist†trace

Source: Jishubanclub

Posted on March 26, 2010 in New release

new-single-for-exist%e2%80%a0trace

Thanks to lizarebirth for the heads up!

exist†trace will be releasing a brand new single on June 2nd!

Details aren’t yet available, however, it will cost 1260 yen for three tracks.

Source: OHP

Posted on February 19, 2010 in Overseas, Tour

exist%e2%80%a0traces-europe-tour-and-sdl-collab

exist†trace are planning to go to Europe pretty soon! It’s amazing news for the band’s fans, isn’t it? Anyway, the live schedule is as follows (Thanks to Sa-ki for letting us know about the rest of dates as well!):

April 25th – Russia, Moskau @ XO Club
April 28th – Finland, Helsinki @ Tavastia
April 30th – Germany, Berlin @ Columbia Club
May 1st – Germany, Bochum @ Zeche
May 2nd – The Netherlands, Utrecht @ Tivoli/De Helling
May 3rd – United Kingdom, London @ The Underworld
May 5th – France, Paris @ Nouveau Casino
May 6th – France, Lyon @ Le Kao
May 7th – Spain, Barcelona @ Salamanca

Are you planning to go to any of these lives then?

Thanks to Kigan for sending this part in!
Along with heading the Europe, the girls have teamed up with fashion brand, SEXY DYNAMITE LONDON, for an event and instore event.

On March 20th, the members will be participating in 「LondonBoys&Girls HarajukuNight2010」 which takes place at Omotesandou FAB in Tokyo. Each of the girls will be modelling SEXY DYNAMITE LONDON clothing.

Then, on February 27th, they will be heading to the Marui One branch in Harajuku for a 1st anniversary special instore event! The event takes place form 3pm – 5pm, and those who purchase up to 3000 yen by February 20th will be able to attend. The event inclues a handshake and photo with the members, along with the chance to purchase limited exist†trace and SEXY DYNAMITE LONDON buttons. They will also have a lottery to give away member signed posters.

Source: me-shop, existtrace @ LJ, SDL OHP

Posted on February 4, 2010 in Blog

two-exist-girls-on-ameba

Two of the exist†trace girls have decided to start up their own personal blogs, instead contributing only to the member and staff blog they have on their OHP.

Both Omi and miko have now setup blogs on Ameba! So check them out if you’re interested:

Omi – http://profile.ameba.jp/exist-omi
miko – http://profile.ameba.jp/existtrace-miko

Source: OHP

Posted on January 10, 2010 in Lives

kyoukutou-girl-friend-album-release-lives

In addiction to the free oneman live to commemorate the release of their first album, KYOUKUTOU GIRL FRIEND will also be putting on three additional lives later this month to celebrate its release. Information is as follows:

January 23rd HOLIDAY SHINJUKU
Performing: KYOUKUTOU GIRL FRIEND, cocklobin, 次世代エキサイト (Jisedai Excite), THE MAD SIMPSON, トーマス (THOMAS), gaudie.
Tickets will be 3000 yen in advance and 3500 yen the day of and are on sale now.

January 29th Fushimi HeartLand STUDIO
Performing: KYOUKUTOU GIRL FRIEND, cocklobin, amber gris, meth., gaudie., EAT YOU ALIVE
Tickets will be 2800 yen in advance and 3300 yen the day of and are on sale now.

January 30th Nishikujou BRAND NEW
Performing: KYOUKUTOU GIRL FRIEND, cocklobin, amber gris, Cla vi us, アヲイ (Awoi), exist†trace
Tickets will be 2800 yen in advance and 3300 yen the day of and are on sale now.

Source: KYOUKUTOU GIRL FRIEND OHP, cocklobin OHP

Posted on December 14, 2009 in Oneman

exist%e2%80%a0traces-1st-oneman-of-the-year

exist†trace will be having their first oneman of the year on January 9th, 2010! They are wasting no time with starting the new year with a bang! The oneman will be at SHIBUYA BOXX (again on January 9th) and will be 2,500 yen. You can start reserving tickets on December 19th.

In addition the girls seem to be working a new look.

ET

Source: visunavi

Posted on November 23, 2009 in Cool

exist%e2%80%a0trace-on-tainted-reality

Seems like the girls will be on Tainted Reality on November 26th! The show starts at 8:00pm EST.

trexisttrace

Glad that they have alot of fans overseas! If you could ask the girls anything, what would it be?

Source: Tainted reality

Posted on October 8, 2009 in Goods

new-merch-for-exist%e2%80%a0trace

The girls’ shop have two new merch/products you can now buy. One is a new shirt with a kiss motif and a tote bag with the same new design. With that being said – their first tshirt is sold out! The bag is 600 yen while the shirt is 2,500 yen.

s1s2

Source: shop, exist†trace lj

Posted on September 19, 2009 in PV, YouTube

resonance-pv-preview-up

exist†trace’s pv preview of RESONANCE is causing some comotion online, the girls now have a 2 minute preview of the pv up on their official youtube channel here. The pv is pretty polished and cool, the song is also nice!

Here is a shorter version of the pv preview:

The pv comes with their new mini album release this October!

Source: ET lj comm, youtube

Posted on September 3, 2009 in Lives

exist%e2%80%a0trace-pre-album-event-%e3%80%8emeaning-of-liberty%e3%80%8f

You may remember when we announced exist†trace is releasing a new mini-album here. Well, on October 16th they will be having a live event at Shimokitazawa Mosiac titled 『Meaning of Liberty』. Playing at the event will be exist†trace, Calmando Qual, TorN, function code, 功 (Kou) and more. Tickets will be 2300 yen in advance and 2800 yen the day of.

Source: Calmando Qual’s Ameblo

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 August 16, 2009 in Costumes, New release

new-mini-and-look-for-exist%e2%80%a0trace

So the girls have a new look and a new release that is set to release on October 21st! Its called Ambivalent Symphony and will include 6 new songs and it seems like 2 pvs. The look pretty cool if I say so myself.

newgirlsnewmini

Sources: HP, ET LJ

Posted on July 10, 2009 in Event, News, Release

shock-edge-2009

Fans of the Shock Edge Omnibus will be glad to know that you’re not forgotten this year either! The compilation is set to be released on Octorber 14th, and will cost 2940yen(tax-in).

The artists participating this year are as follows:

exist†trace
VanessA
Ap(r)il
キャンゼル (canzel)
己龍 (kiryu)
御主人様専用奇才楽団-Virgil- (Goshujin-sama Senyou Kisai Gakudan-Virgil-)
Jewel
SwallowtaiL-スワロウテイル-
SOMATIC GUARDIAN
DELUHI
Hi:BRiD
花少年バディーズ (hana shounen baddies)
MaitoreiA

The Shock Edge the Live event will take place on October 12th.

source: MaitoreiA mail magazine

Posted on July 8, 2009 in Cool, Event, Lives, News

v-rock-festival-09

I don’t believe this was posted about before, but if so, please excuse me.

I’m excited about this so much! Check out the main site at http://v-rockfes.com/ for more information, as well as a line-up of most of the artists.
A few of them are: Versailles, the Gazette, SuG, D’espairsRay, Sadie, ヴィドール, Moi dix Mois, etc…

In 2009 JAPAN will set its attention to the WORLD!
We proudly present this year’s Festival of Festivals!
In October 2009 more than 50 artists will participate
in the world’s largest visual-kei festival ever…V-ROCK!

For two days on four stages Makuhari Messe will be transformed into sacred ground.
More than 50 bands from overseas and Japan will provide the greatest live spectacle ever!

As well as space for live performances there will be space for other events made available for you:
A lobby area where you can meet artists and participate in events
An international food court where you can sample foods of the world
Space where you can purchase exclusive event/artist goods
A flea market where you can sell your own goods
Areas where you can freshen up and rest and relax

On July 19th, 2009 (Japan time) the madness begins!
For those living outside of Japan, you can purchase tickets as part of a tour-package.

GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE: October, 24th (SAT)-25th (SUN)
VENUE: CHIBA MAKUHARI MESSE
TICKET: 1-DAY TICKET 12,000 JPY (tax-included) / 2-DAY TICKET 20,000 JPY (tax-included)

Source: V-RockFes.com

Posted on February 16, 2009 in New release

exist%e2%80%a0traces-new-release

exist†trace will be releasing a new mini-album on April 22nd under their new label, Monster’s inc.

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The album will be called 「VANGARD-of the muses-」 and it will cost 1995 yen, for six tracks. Their new release will have a more accomplished sound, and will convey messages and emotions that are facing women, as well as conflict.

Source: Brand-x

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