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We mentioned over here, that Kagrra, are releasing a new single on August 11th.
The track listing of all three singles has been announced now, so let’s have a look:
| Type A:
【CD】 【DVD】 |
Type B:
【CD】 【DVD】 |
Type C:
【CD】 |
Along with their new single announcement, they have also updated the section of their site for the 10th Anniversary events with video comments.
Go check them out over here: http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kagrra,/10th/index.html
Source: OHP
Kagrra, are releasing a new single on August 11th entitled 「白ゐ嘘 」(shiroi uso).
It’ll be released in three types, type A has two songs and a DVD of “shiroi uso”. Type B has two songs and a DVD of a different coupling song that has yet to be announced, and Type C has the two songs from the first types and a third song that is not on the other two (and has yet to be announced).
The two with the dvd cost 1890yen and the regular edition costs 1260yen.
We will keep you updated when they announce the actual track listings!
You can get them at CDJapan, here, here, and here
Source: OHP, CDJapan
Strange sessions are always made of stinky coolness. One session that is pretty random is THE HIGH TOKYO BLACK, which consists of 3 PS COMPANY boys. Can you guess who are these guys? Shouldn’t be too hard to figure out! *hint look at the tags!*
Okay, you guys know I can’t keep secrets, I’ll tell you!
Its Nao (Kagrra), Keiyuu (KRA) and Tora (Alice Nine)! Now how did this weird and wacky session start? They actually premiered at TRIBAL ARIVALL Vol.99 earlier this month. They have another show on May 30th (TRIBAL ARIVALL Vol. 100) with other PS COMPANY bands, including KRA, Alice Nine, SCREW, ViViD and SuG! You can view their myspace over here.
So glad to have returned to give you guys a bit of randomness each day! If you have a fact or tip for me don’t forget to email me!
Kagrra, have added another date to their 10th Anniversary live tour, this one actually on the day!
The details are as follows:
Kagrra,10th Anniversary～百鬼夜行～ 第二弾「鬼咆」 (Kagrra, 10th Anniversay~hyakkiyakou~daini dan”kihou”)
June 3rd, 2010 at Shibuya O-EAST
[OPEN/START]18:00/19:00
The price is ￥5,250(tax-in) + the drink charge
They will go on sale to the public on April 24th.
For inquiries: キョードー東京 03-3498-9999 (平日10:00～18:00)
They had a mobile preorder for it between April 16th and April 18th.
As a special privilege to those who preorder whom are in the fan club, they will receive at the live house, a special DVD. It’ll be “LIVE DVD『2010.03.03「鬼還」(onikae)@Shibuya O-WEST LIVE & DOCUMENT』.
Source: OHP
We’ve already mentioned you vaguely about Kagrra’s new singles here, but now we have more details about the first one, so we’re uptading you as promised! The release will be entitled 「月に斑雲 紫陽花に雨」 (Tsuki ni Murakumo Ajisai ni Ame) and go on sale on the 16th of June, coming in 3 types.
The Limited Type A will cost 1890 yen and contain 2 songs plus a PV to the title one. The Limited B type will cost the same and include also the title track, but a different second track and additionaly a special booklet. Finally, the Regular Type will cost 1260 yen and include 3 songs (the title track + 2 B-sides from the Limited types).
What’s more, and this is really cool, some shops offer an amazing bonus! If you get the first press type A or B, plus the single which is planned to come out in August, there’s a coupon inside. You can send them in for a chance to win one of 10 backstage passes!! And then if you win, you can use it to go to the backstage at one of the 6 chosen lives, during their 10th anniversary tour:
August 26th @ Mito Lighthouse
August 28th @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
September 3rd @ Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE
September 11th @ Nagoya Electric Lady Land
September 12th @ Umeda Shangri-La
September 14th @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
Source: Brand-X
For anyone who hasn’t checked it out yet, Kagrra, have opened up a special page on their OHP in celebration of their 10th year anniversary and they have a lot of things planned in the upcoming months!
Probably the most exciting news for fans, is that the band has two new singles planned! The first will be out on June 16th, and the second in the middle of August. Details are not yet available, but you can be sure we’ll update you when they are!
The band has two special lives and a new tour planned. The first live happened on March 3rd at Shibuya O-WEST.
The next, part two, which is called 「鬼咆」 (Kihou) takes place on June 3rd at Shibuya O-EAST. Tickets are 5250 yen a piece, and regular ticket sales begin on April 24th. Anyone who is part of the fanclub and purchases a ticket through the fanclub will receive a live DVD with footage from the show March 3rd.
The last is a live tour called 「行脚 百鬼夜行～陰～」 (Angya Hyakkiyagyou ~ Kage ~), which kicks off in August. Dates, venues and performance titles are as follows. The performance titles are actually really interesting, the band took a myth or story from the area that they’re performing, and titled the show after that.
・ August 25th @ Mito Lighthouse
-河童の怪- (Kappa no Kai; The Mystery of the Kappa)
・August 26th @ Sendai darwin
-鵺の怪- (Nue no Kai; The Mystery of the Chimera)
・August 28th @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
-コロポックルの怪- (Korpokkur no Kai; The Mystery of the Korpokkur)
・August 29th @ Tomakomai Ongakukan
-パウチの怪- (Pawci no Kai; The Mystery of Pawci)
・September 3rd @ Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE
-豆腐小僧の怪- (Toufukozou no Kai; The Mystery of the Tofu Youngster)
・September 5th @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin
-袖引小僧の怪- (Sodehikikozou no Kai; The Mystery of the Cuff Rascal)
・September 11th @ Nagoya Electric Lady Land
-大入道の怪- (Oonyuudou no Kai; The Mystery of the Giant)
・September 12th @ Umeda Shangri-La
-茨木童子の怪- (Ibarakidouji no Kai; The Mystery of Ibaraki Demon)
・September 14th @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
-海御前の怪- (Umegozen no Kai; The Mystery of the Female Kappa Spirit)
・September 16th @ KYOTO MUSE
-羅城門ノ鬼の怪- (Rashoumon no Oni no Kai; The Mystery of the Silk [Wearing] Castle Demon)
・September 18th @ Nagano LIVE HOUSE J
-八面大王の怪- (Hachimendaiou no Kai; The Mystery of the Eight Faced King)
Tickets to all of the shows cost 4725 yen and go on sale starting July 24th. They also note that preschool-aged children and younger cannot attend…
Another cool thing they have planned is a fanclub trip!
The trip is to Kyoto, and takes place on May 22nd and 23rd (two days, one night). Seems like the band has a lot of cool things planned for those attending:
・ Sight-seeing with the members of Kagrra,
・ A special 10 year anniversary banquet
・ A personal experience in Kyoto! Solo activity with the Kagrra, members (you can choose which member’s “course” you’d like to participate in. The contents are a secret):
Isshi – 「鬼扇～京の都で扇國乱舞～」 (Oni Ougi ~ Kyou no Miyako de Senkoku Rappu)
Akiya – 「京コマ作り体験しよーぜ！」 (Kyoukoma Tukuri Taiken Shyouze!)
Shin – 「お前の力を見せてみろ！」 (Omae no Chikara wo Misetemiro!)
Nao – 「これ魅力！！七味セラピー」 (Kore Miryoku!! Shichimi Therapy)
Izumi – 「THE袋～私の匂い、貴方の匂い～」 (THE Fukuro ~ Watashi no Nioi, Anata no Nioi~)
・ A wrap-up lunch party with Kagrra,
・ A one-on-one photo with all six members
・ Special souveniers for those who participate
Further details will be available on the OHP and in the member’s blogs as the occasion rises.
Going back to the collaborations and accessories, vocalist Isshi, has teamed up once again with Kasuh Koubou to make an original, silver ring.
The ring costs 8500 yen and comes packaged in a specially marked box. Also included is a comment card personally written by Isshi, an original silver cross, and silver number. There is the option for anyone who purchases the ring to have their initials carved into it.
The 10 year anniversary page also has a list of each of the member’s regular programs, so tune in if you’re interested! Note that Nao’s column at Minna @ Soccer will not begin until April.
Isshi – All Night Nippon Mobile, 「Kagrra,一志の妖怪鬼談」 (Isshi‘s Ghost Stories)
http://www.allnightnippon.com/m/
Isshi – Cell Phone Site, 「新耳袋」 (Shinmimibukuro), 「音怪」 (Onkai) Column
http://livecast.jp/
Nao & Izumi – FM Apple 「渦」 (Uzu), 「道産子牧場」 (Dosanko Bokujou) (Tues @ 11:00pm)
Nao – Cell Phone Site, 「みんな＠サッカー」 (Minna @ Soccer); Column about Soccer
http://minasaka.net/
Along with all the information, the special page also has a video message from each of the members, so if you’re a fan make sure you check it out!
Strong: OHP, 10th Anniversary Page
Nao of Kagrra claims his favorite things are walking, the color white and…..girls with cute eyes….? Whats the definition of cute eyes?
My favorite things? Yanni, greens, and secret head quarters.
Isshi from Kagrra, is teaming up for a second time with Wargo, and this time specifically with Kasuh Koubou, to make a collaborative original silver pendant accessory, which will be limited to only 140 copies.
The pendant costs 8500 yen, and can be purchased either at Marui One in Shinjuku, or through PSCompany.
Source: OHP
Shiki – which we talked about over here, now has a cover and pv preview! The covers are beautiful as always and the pv is pretty interesting…and best thing on the preview is that you can see Shin playing the koto.
They also have a new look to go with the new release. What do you guys think?
Source: HP, CD Japan
Likes and dislikes are always fun to know, especially when its about girls! Isshi of Kagrra dislikes girls who smoke!
Sorry to all of those smokers who adore Isshi! What do you look for in a partner or crush? Me? I like any and all the ladies. Come to King Ern!!
Back in June, we mentioned that Kagrra, would be releasing a new single on October 21st, and now more details are finally available!
The single is titled 「四季」 (Shiki; Four Seasons) and will be coming out in two types.
The limited press edition costs 1890 yen, and comes with two tracks, plus a DVD containing the PV for 「四季」 (Shiki).
The regular press edition contains three tracks for 1260 yen.
Ready to pre-order your copy? Make sure you do so before you forget!
Shiki – Limited Press Edition
Shiki – Regular Press Edition
Source: CDJapan
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)
ViViDOctober 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.
Another one of those BEFORE THEY WERE…. facts! Did you know before they were together Isshi of Kagrra was a roadie for NéiL. Later CROW (old school Kagrra) joined Key Party with NéiL. Daisuke even produced a Kagrra release for them!
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 relaxOn 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
Kagrra, has announced one of their upcoming songs, which hasn’t yet been released, will be used as the theme song in a new movie which is based on Yasunari Kawabata’s 「掌の小説」 (Tanagokoro no Shosetsu; Palm of the Hand).
They will also be releasing the song on October 21st. The title and price has not yet been fixed.
Source: BMA
Angelo, the GazettE, Kra, Kagrra and Onmyouza have something in common – they have all released on the label KING RECORDS!
Yanni was on Virgin Records, I wonder if I got signed on the same label we could meet!! Plotting other ways to meet him.
The song 「咒葬」 (Jusou) from Kagrra,’s newest album, 「珠」 (Shu) will be used as the theme song for 「ひとりかくれんぼ劇場版」 (Hitori Kakurenbo Movie Version)!
The movie will be showing from the start of the early summer in Theatre N Shibuya, and other theatres on a roadshow.
Source: OHP
Big Ern here with yet another random fact of the day! Today we’re going to talk about the members of Kagrra,, and you know, I don’t think they’ve been featured as a random fact artist yet!
The Kagrra, members were each asked, “What’s something that’s recently on your mind?”
Isshi – The music industry from hereon in.
Akiya – When will I be able to go to outer space…
Shin – Tomorrow’s weather
Nao – I have severely stiff shoulders… (Laughs)
Izumi – Japanese politics. Their direction from now on.
What about you S-T readers, anything on your mind lately that you want to share?
We already gave you guys the heads up on Kagrra’s new album back in January. But they updated with the covers for the album and even posted a pv preview! What do you guys think of the preview? Isshi has some big hair but you know what, I think I like it! The feel of the pv is really nice, I am excited about this release! AND I love the duel covers they have been doing for awhile.
Source: Kagrra HP, LJ comm
Thanks to both Surreal and keri for sending us the heads up on this!
Kagrra, has released the tracklist for their upcoming album, 「珠」 (Shu).
Once again, it comes out on April 1st and it’s coming out in two types. The first press edition which costs 3780 yen, and comes with a DVD that contains the PV for 桜月夜 (Sakuradukiyo), as well as member interviews, and the making of the PV.
The regular press, which is 3150 yen, comes wth a photo booklet.
Tracklist:
1. ぱらいぞ (Paraizo)
2. 渦 (Uzu)
3. 蓮 (Ran)
4. 嘆美なる死への憧憬 (Tanbi naru Shi he no Shoukei)
5. 桜月夜 (Sakuradukiyo)
6. 鬼哭啾愀 (Kikokushuushuu)
7. 咒葬 (Shuusou)
8. 素晴らしきかな？人生 (Subarashiki kana? Jinsei)
9. 永遠に、、、 (Towa ni…)
10. 鬼灯 (Hoozuki)
Mix Speaker’s,Inc. is also releasing a new single, as we talked about back here. Once again, the single is called 「ロミオのメロディー」 (Romeo no Melody) and it too is out on April first.
It’s a two track single that includes a DVD with the PV for the title track.
1. ロミオのメロディー (Romeo no Melody)
2. ガムシャLaLa (Gamusha LaLa)
The single will come in one of seven jackets (randomly chosen).
Source: Kagrra, OHP, Brand-x
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