GAKIDO announced yesterday that after their one-man live on December 11th at SHIBUYA BOXX, that guitarist Yuu will leave the band. This decision came after several discussions between the band. They hope the fans will continue to support them after his departure.

Source: OHP

■MAIN DISC -Paradoxial Alliance-■

01. GASP FOR BREATH – 凛(Guest) (Rin)
02. BREATH – UnsraW
03. EROS – Lycaon
04. E【R】iott – ベルベット (VelBet)
05. 朔宵 – 己龍 (kiryu)
06. AURORA-destinies of world- – Megaromania
07. Be Sacrificed – Ⅶ-Sense
08. 切り裂きジャックの憂鬱 – エルム (Elm)
09. ピノキオと砂時計 – お遊戯ゎが魔々団×【PaRADEiS】 (Oyuugi Wagamama-dan x 【PaRADEiS】)
10. PMS – ALSDEAD
11. Virgin Mary – DIAURA
12. 濱NIGHT☆CITYBOYwant U mix feat. D.J.maruta – シンディケイト (Cindy Kate)
13. Breath of mind – ArtCube
14. Re:gret – Para:noir
15. AWAKE (“Explosion showcase Mix”) – 砂月 (Satsuki)

■BONUS DISC-expect meeting-■

01. Waltz – live.ver – lam.
02. 見上げた桜 – Tu[ism]-トゥイズム-
03. 今辛いことに嘘はつかないで – 我羇道 (Gakido)
04. 朝凪 – SwallowtaiL-スワロウテイル-
05. Sherry – MoNoLith
06. 共生 – RED universe
07. deletion noise – SCAPEGOAT
08. PANDORA-BOX – dolore
09. Providence – Secilia Luna
10. GIFT – Pan-d-ra
11. ヤマイ – Zig+Zag
12. 惨愴プレリュード – Vallquar-ワルキューレ-
13. 無感の住人 – M
14. birth. – Re:dis
15. lalala… – Rubik
16. I am … – Amber Bullet

Who’s going to buy this release?

Source: Yuuki’s blog

言葉 (kotoba) [track list]
01. still in the dark
02. re:load
03. b[R]ight f[L]ight
04.もう泣かないと空に誓った日 (mou nakanai to sora ni chikatta hi)
05. 曇笑顔  (donegao)
06. 君に逢えるように (kimi ni aeru youni)
07. 優しいかけら (yasashii kakera)

Besides that, the band is going to release a new single which is called [Happymaker] and it’s going to be on sale on February 16th. The single comes with a DVD which contains the PV for [Happymaker] and it will cost 2000 Yen. You can preorder the single over here.

Source: OHP

The boys have a totally new site, new line up and even new look! Check it out below.

Kahiro, the news member and second vocalist.

What do you think about their look and Kahiro?

Source: OHP

Curious about the newest member? We are as well! So leave a comment with your questions to Gakido! Please try to leave your questions before Saturday!

Please refrain from asking too personal of questions, no offensive or sexual questions.

The band is coming to Houston Texas in a few weeks – if you could ask them anything what would it be? Your question might reach the band!!

Sources: OHP, VKDB

First of all, the support members have been revealed:

Guitar: シノ (Shino) || ex. sigmud［Freud］ → SCISSOR; now in MiU
Guitar: 慎太郎 (Shintarou) || ex. 「あゃ」(Aya) → GeNe; now in キッド (Kid)
Bass: 時雨 (Shigure) || ex. Deshabillz → CANARY → CRADLE → Gill’e cadith → カラス天狗 → 悪魔頭 (Acmahead) → uBuGoe; now in Konig [support]
Drums: 兼継 (Kentz) || ex. 「あゃ」(Aya) → GeNe

On November 7th they’ll hold a sponsored event at HOLIDAY OSAKA. It will be called 「subculture VOL:2」 and other participating bands wil be: Dali, Arc, 罪団法人黒十字2010 (Tsumidan Houjin Kurojuuji 2010), Cu[be], Synside, Armeria and Ultimate Sonic.

Furthermore, the band will organize a tour entitled 「Xmas Night Fever」. The schedule looks as follows:

Date: December 21st @ Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE
Performing: chariots, Lycaon, SOMATIC GUARDIAN, カル‧ヴァリ (Kalvary), ALSDEAD, Ⅶ-Sense and 我羇道 (Gakido)

Date: December 23rd @ Nagoya HEART LAND
Performing: chariots, Lycaon, SOMATIC GUARDIAN, カル‧ヴァリ (Kalvary), ALSDEAD, Ⅶ-Sense, 我羇道 (Gakido) and Amber Bullet

Date: December 24th @ OSAKA MUSE
Performing: chariots, Lycaon, SOMATIC GUARDIAN, カル‧ヴァリ (Kalvary), ALSDEAD, Ⅶ-Sense and 我羇道 (Gakido)

Tickets for each of these concerts are 3500 yen in advance and 4000 yen at the door.

That’s not the end of good news for chariots’ fans though! It seems that they’ll release a new single on December 15th entitled 「亜 種」(Ashu). It will contain one new song and cost 1000 yen. Unfortunately it’ll be only available during the band’s lives or via UNDER CODE PRODUCTIONS webshop.

There are several new chariots “bootleg” DVDs available in the store as well:

● 2010.5.03 ESAKA MUSE　￥2,100-
chariots sponsored event「subculture」

● 2010.2.28 Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE ￥3,675-
chariots oneman performance「Final showdown TOKYO」

● 2010.02.21 Nagoya HEART LAND ￥3,675-
chariots oneman performance 「Final showdown NAGOYA」

● 2010.02.13 OSAKA MUSE ￥3,675-
chariots oneman performance「Final showdown OSAKA」

What do you think about all these news? Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?

Source: OHP, Visunavi, vkdb

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

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

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

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 body

Tossy 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

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

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!

Source: HP

More details such as a cover and detailed tracklist to follow.

Source: Visunavi, Gakido’s OHP

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

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

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

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