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→
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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→
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→
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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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→
Oni-con is hosted every year in Houston Texas and has always been a fun con. This year their band performing will be Gakido. It will be their first time in America performing so this is pretty exciting. The con is taking place on Halloween weekend October 29th-31st.
Don’t forget that A-kon is only a few weeks away, be sure to catch Seikima-II and Inugami-Circus-dan June 4th – June 6th!
Who is going to either event?
Source: CURE myspace
After the memorial live held on the 10th of April, which we already have talked about some time ago, the band has shared some great news with the fans!
First of all, they’ll put out a new maxi-single entitled 「もう泣かないと空に誓った日」(Mou Nakanai to Sora ni Chikatta Hi). It will go on sale on the 4th of August and it will also be their first country-wide release. The tracklist is as follows:
【CD】
1. もう泣かないと空に誓った日 (Mou Nakanai to Sora ni Chikatta Hi)
2. more than words
3. Liz Riot〜圧倒的暴走〜 (Liz Riot〜Attouteki Bousou〜)
【DVD】
1. もう泣かないと空に誓った日 PV (Mou Nakanai to Sora ni Chikatta Hi)
Furthermore, they’ll have a coupling tour together with MoNoLith under the name 「天邪鬼」(Amanojaku). The dates and venues are:
July 23rd @ SHIBUYA BOXX
July 29th @ Shinsaibashi FAN J
July 30th @ Nagoya CLUB QUATTRO
August 6th @ Niigata CLUB JUNKBOX mini
August 9th @ HOOK SENDAI
August 20th @ Ikebukuro BlackHole (2man Tour Final)
Finally, they have totally renewed their OHP, so make sure to check it out, mainly the new profile pictures, since we have already posted the new band pic above.
Source: OHP, Visunavi, Official mailmag
我羇道 (Gakido) have announced that the members and the staff have recovered from the accident. Although they still have to undergo a few more tests, both TOSSY and the staff member have been discharged from the hospital, and are recovering well.
The band has also announced that they plan to perform on March 25th at their one year anniversary sponsored event, providing that all of the members will be well enough to play.They do say that if the members are unfit to perform, they will cancel the event. The event will take place at Takadanobaba AREA, and features other bands such as Kalvary, MoNoLith, RED universe, Em~grief~, and downer. Tickets cost 2500 yen a piece.
They have also released information about a memorial [flower offering] for piyo. The service will take place on April 10th at Ikebukuro Black Hole. In their mail magazine, they wrote that they will be waiting for everyone, as they hope to send many smiles and songs to piyo. There will be two offering times. Further details will be available at a later date.
Source: Official Mailmag
The members of Gakido were involved in a car accident on the 12th. Unfortunately, Piyo passed away due to severe head injury during the accident. Yohya, Rito, Yuu and Shutaro are all doing fine. TOSSY and one of their staff members are currently hospitalized, but conscious.
Four of the members, Yohya, Rito, Yuu and Shutaro, have updated with the news.
The following is a translation of Yohya’s blog:
To everyone who has been connected to Gakido,
First, I want to apologize to everyone for all of the worry that we have caused you.
We truly thank you for all of your concerned messages.On the morning of the 12th, the members and staff of Gakido were travelling by car, and en route from Osaka to Nagoya we got into an accident.
The rear wheel on the left side of the car burst, we lost control of the steering, the car rolled, and there was a lot of serious damage.Yohya and Yuu only received a slight blow.
We only have minor injuries.The right side of Rito’s body was hit.
He had to have stiches in his head.Shutaro took a blow to his whole body, and had to get three stitches to his side.
The four of us didn’t lose consciousness, were able to move, and are now together.
TOSSY and one of our fellow staff members suffered serious injuries and are currently hospitalized.
Both of them have regained consciousness.
There is no threat to their lives.piyo was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a blow to the head, which unfortunately resulted in his instant death.
These are the current circumstances.We’re sorry for the delay in giving you this information.
When we know more details about our schedule, and about the situation, we will update you via our official website.
Rito was driving the vehicle at the time, and this is what he has stated in his blog:
We are announcing to everyone, that while travelling yesterday for our tour, we were involved in a car accident on the Shinmeishin Expressway.
I’m sorry that it hasn’t been easy to get in touch with you.
At that time, I was driving the van, and the the left rear wheel bust, making it difficult to handle the vehicle, and the van rolled over, causing serious damage.
When the van rolled over, Shutaro and piyo were thrown from the vehicle. piyo hit his head, and took his last breath. It seems like he died instantly.
Fortunately, Yohya and Yuu only suffered minor injuries.
Shutaro took a blow to his whole body.
He had to get three stitches to his side, however, he can walk on his own.
He decided not to stay in the hospital.Tossy suffered injuries to his entire body, and although he has serious wounds and needed stitches, his injuries are not life threatening.
The staff member that was also in the van with us suffered similar injuries, which were not life threatening.
Currently the two of them in the hospital, just to make sure that they are fine.I suffered a blow to the right side of my body, my shoulder and my right side were hit, and I had to get stitches in my head. But, I can walk on my own, I’m conscious and thinking clearly.
In a few days, when we have all the details about the accident and about our activities from hereon in, we’ll update you via our official site.
Everyone, we are truly, truly sorry for making you worry.
To all of our friends and fans who have gotten in touch with us, and to all those connected to the band, we are truly grateful.
Shutaro’s blog read as follows:
I’m sorry for making you worry.
Things have finally settled down.
At that time, we were en route from Osaka to Nagoya,
and the left rear wheel of the car burst,
we couldn’t keep control of the van,
and we ended up rolling over.When we turned, both piyo and myself were thrown out.
I was wearing a seatbelt, but I was still thrown out of the van.
I hit my head hard.
My neck, back, legs… everything was hit really hard.
My whole body.
I had to get three stitches to my side.Yohya and Yuu suffered minor injuries.
Rito got stitches in his head, and took a beating to the right side of his bodyTossy got stitches in his head too. We’re not sure how much damage has been done, and even though it’s not life threatening, he does have serious injuries and is currently hospitalized.
The same goes for our staff member;
They got stitches, and suffered serious but not life threatening injuries, and are hospitalized.piyo was thrown from the van,
he took a severe blow to his head,
and died instantly.I’m sorry that it’s taken so long to contact you all.
When we have more details about our schedule, and news on our recovery, we will let you know via our official website.I’m truly sorry for making you worry.
Yuu’s blog entry about the accident:
I’m sorry for taking a while to update.
I’m sure that there are people who have already heard, but in the early morning on February 12th while en route from Osaka to Nagoya, Gakido got into a car accident.
The left rear wheel burst,
we couldn’t control the van, and ended up rolling,
which caused a lot of damage.I’ll write specifically
about the members’ safety.Yohya and Yuu suffered minor injuries
Shutaro took a blow to his whole body
Rito got hurt on his right side
TOSSY and one of our staff members are in the hospital with serious injuries,
but they are not life threatening.Last, however, is piyo.
Immediately following the accident he took a severe blow to his head,
and although it’s horrible,
he died instantly.I’m so sorry
That this announcement comes so late.As for future details,
we will update our official site in the upcoming days.We will also post information about our future schedule
on the official site.Please wait for us.
For anyone interested, the following is a translation of the news found on Jiji.com:
7 Band Members Injured = “Gakido” gets into a barrel roll accident on the Shinmeishin Expressway
Around 9:20 on January 12th, a mini-van overturned on the Shiga Prefecture, Kouka City Shigarakichou Shinmeishin Expressway. According to the prefectural police the visual kei band “Gakido” was in the van, and 28 year old Yoshiaki Yamada, who was from Higashimukoujima Sumidaku, Tokyo, died from hitting his head in the accident.
There were a total of six men and women in their 20′s and 30′s, including both staff and members of the band, who suffered minor injuries, such as lower back pain.
They were on a two lane highway, with an unobstructed view.
There is currently an on-going investigation regarding the source of the accident.
Source: vkdb, Jiji.com, Member’s Blogs
我羇道 (Gakido) will be releasing a new maxi-single on January 27th!
The title is 「病んでる時に唄う歌」 (Yanderu Toki ni Utau Uta), and it’s a two track single that also features a DVD for 1890 yen.
CD Tracklist
1. 病んでる時に唄う歌 (Yanderu Toki ni Utau Uta)
2. 空蝉 (Utsusemi)
DVD Tracklist
1 .病んでる時に唄う歌 （PV） (Yanderu Toki ni Utau Uta PV)
At their live on January 15th that celebrated the upcoming release, the band also announced that as of that very day, they had decided to join the DUAL VISION label! On their OHP the band says that they are working on making even more ‘leaps’ in their activities, so they hope that fans can continue to support them as they have been.
Source: Brand-x, OHP
We all have things we can be proud of, right?
Well, Yuu from Gakido says that one thing he can boast about is that he won a limited Streetfighter controller in a lottery.
Guess luck was on his side!
Some live news about Hi:BRiD, we talked about their new release and oneman over here, and about their special special privileges. Its not even 2010 yet and the band already will be involved in two cool events in January!
Next month, the group will have a few cool lives including January 8th, a Toon Factory sponsored live called 【～Brand New Wind～Chapter1】. Bands performing are Toon Factory, Hi:BRiD, NEU, PIECE, Administrator and Gakido. Event will be held at Takadanobaba AREA and tickets will be 2,800 yen in advance and 3,300 yen at the door.
A few days later at Takadanobaba AREA again, Hi:BRiD will be joining more bands for another event this time sponsored by VanessA! The event will take place on January 16th and will be 2,500 yen in advance and 3,000 at the door. Bands on the line up include VanessA, Hi:BRiD, the fool, Fenrir and Velbet.
Source: HP
It seems that another omnibus CD will be released pretty soon. It will be entitled 「Secret 9BALL☆2010」 and go on sale on the 24th of February for 2,625 yen. It will include songs by 10 various bands: 我羇道 (Gakido), Re:dis, α., the fool, XI〜サイ〜 (XI〜Sai〜), PIECE, Ouroboros, バロン (Baron), hya’Loidd, 音速飛行 (Onsoku Hikou).
More details such as a cover and detailed tracklist to follow.
Source: Visunavi, Gakido’s OHP
There are finally some news about RED universe. First of all, they’ll take part in a 4man live 「UNDERGROUND NIGHTSHOW SPECIAL」 together with THE CRISIS, THE GLADROW and 我羇道 (Gakido), with a guest appearance by カル・ヴァリ (Kalvary). It’ll take place on the 17th of December at Ikebukuro RUIDO K3, costing 2500 yen in the advanced sale and 3000 yen on the day of the event.
Furthermore, the band will have its 2nd oneman live on the 13th of February at Shinjuku RUIDO K4. No more details are known, but we’ll surely post about it once we get to know something more!
Finally, they have a brand-new look! What do you think about it?
Source: OHP, Visunavi
我羇道 (Gakido) has announced that they have added another guitarist to their line-up, making them a six member band, and he will have his debut with the band at their live on September 13th!
The new guitarist is 幽 (Yuu), who was formerly in the band Meteor. They don’t have a photo of him available on the OHP quite yet, but you can check out Yuu’s Blog and his personal site.
The band has also announced that this winter, they’ll be releasing a new maxi-single! Details are not yet available, however, it will include their first PV.
Source: Official Mailmag
我羇道 (Gakido) has announced that after their oneman show on August 23rd, they will be losing their guitarist, Yura.
They feel that Yura’s leaving is not him turning his back on the band, but instead a positive decision for his future.
They hope that fans can continue to support both Gakido and Yura from hereon in.
Source: vkdb, OHP
In about 20 more days, the second edition of JRR’s Bento Beatbox TV will finally be available on Anime Network!
I have high hopes for the next episode, and not just because one of my all-time favorite bands will be one of the ones featured in it; LM.C!
Here is a short preview of episode 2, from the JRR Youtube channel:
And you can even vote for the CURE artist you think will be featured in the next Bento Beatbox TV.
Voting choices are: R shitei, Moran, OZ, Matenrou Opera, and Gakido.
(Personally, I was quick to vote for -OZ-, since they are my absolute favorite. I really hope they are featured!)
Source: Jrock Revolution
我羇道 (Gakido) will be having a six month consecutive release that’s kicking off on March 25th, with the release of their first single, 「空中浮遊」 (Kuchuufuyuu; Levitation). The cost is 525 yen, which is probably a good indication that it’s only one track.
The band has also announced that on that same day, they will be sponsoring an event to mark their official start! The event title is in Korean (which I know very little about, so if any Korean speaks would like to help us out with this one, that would be appreciated!):
Thanks to Mija’s friend Hyun for translating the title for us. The title means (will make you want to go to the event for sure) is Bitches who call us weridos.
The event will take place at Takadanobaba AREA and costs 2500 yen to attend. The other bands performining that night will be Hi:BRiD, SectMa, 己龍 (Kiryuu), Administrator, 東京ミカエル。 (Tokyo Michael) and more.
Source: Jishuban Club, OHP
As I’ve mentioned before, I like it when band members answer fan’s questions in their blogs! I like it so much, that I think I might even start doing that. I love everyone who has sent fanmail to me! <3
But I’m here for the random fact! And today’s random fact, is from Tossy of Gakido. A fan asked him what was something he was happy to receive and he answered:
I’m glad to get something that’s filled with emotion☆
By the way, the thing I want most now is time to go to the gym (Laughs)
He’s right. You can’t go wrong with gifts that are FILLED WITH LOVE.
I especially like fanart.
Yura (exGHOST) announced his new band in his blog! Their name is 我羇道 (Gakido) and here is the lineup!
Vocal: piyo
Vocal: 耀矢 (yohya)
Guitar & Vocal: 崇太郎 (Shutaro)
Guitar: Yura
Bass: Rito
Drums: TOSSY
They will be sponsoring their first event on March 25th, 2009 at Takadanobaba AREA, which will also be their debut live.
You can check out their site here: http://www.gakido.net/
Source: Yura’s blog
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