Introducing: Jupiter

Introducing: Jupiter

jupiter
We hesitated a bit with posting this information since it was brought to our attention on April Fool’s Day,  but now we can confirm that this is, indeed, true!

Jupiter is a 5-member band with Universal Music Japan. The branch they are debuting under is more directed towards Western music and an international audience, so it’s rumored that their activities are more directed globally.

The line-up will seem very familiar to many of you; with the exception of the vocalist (ZIN), all of the previous members of Versailles are a part of Jupiter.

Vo. ZIN
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Gt. HIZAKI
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Gt. TERU
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Ba. MASASHI
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Dr. YUKI
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Information on their OHP right now is scarce, but they have confirmed their first single release will be in Summer 2013 titled “Blessing of the Future” under the record label Thunderball667.

Their first live will be on April 17th at Takadanobaba AREA. They have a couple of others too, so check out the information if your interest is piqued yet:

April 17th @ Takadanobaba AREA
with: Art Cube / cocklobin / ZIZ / The CANDY SPOOKY THEATER

Tickets: 3000yen (3500yen same day)

April 21st @ CLUB CITTA’ Kawasaki
with: 己龍 (Kiryu) / MEJIBRAY / Moran / Lycacon / カメレオ (Kameleo) / Black Gene For the Next Scene / THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S (GUEST)
Tickets: 4000yen (4500yen same day)

May 6th @ Shibuya REX
with: 「xxx」is D£AD / Zelktage / NAINE / Nobady / オッドウェイ (Oddway) / JILUKA / AMARANYX / Dieu / なんでやねんセッション (Yuya(ex.RED universe) (Nandeyanen Session) / 昔の仲間達 (Mukashi no Nakamatachi)
Tickets: 2900yen (3400yen same day)

 

They also have a preview of their sound on the portal of their OHP:


Source
: natalie.mu, OHP

More on Kameleo’s New Album

More on Kameleo's New Album

Remember in February when we talked briefly about カメレオ (Kameleo) releasing a new album? Recently, they’ve announced details of their latest release, 「なう!」(Now!)

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「なう!」(Now!) will drop on May 8th in two types, a limited edition and a regular type. The limited edition will include ten tracks, a bonus track and a DVD containing a PV, PV making and album making videos, all for ¥3675. For ¥3150, the regular edition will have ten songs plus two bonus tracks. Once they’re posted on CDJapan, we’ll update you with links. But for now, check out the tracklist!

「なう!」Limited Edition – ¥3675
1. 始まりの歌 (Hajimari no Uta)
2. 美容整形 (Biyouseikei)
3. サンドウィッチLOVE (Sandwich LOVE)
4. ウェディングメール (Wedding Mail)
5. 君となう。 (Kimi to Now)
6. 検索結果0 (Kensakukekka 0)
7. 戦え、己と!(Tatakae, Onoreto!)
8. 捏造ピエロ (Netsuzou Pierrot)
9. 心から心へ (Kokoro kara Kokoro e)
10. 別にタイトルは無いや(照) (Betsu ni Title wa Nai ya (Shou))
Bonus Track
11. カメトークA (Kame Talk A)

DVD:
「君となう。」(Kimi to Now.) Music Clip + Making of
「なう!」Recording Documentary

 

「なう!」Regular Edition – ¥3150
1. 始まりの歌 (Hajimari no Uta)
2. 美容整形 (Biyouseikei)
3. サンドウィッチLOVE (Sandwich LOVE)
4. ウェディングメール (Wedding Mail)
5. 君となう。 (Kimi to Now)
6. 検索結果0 (Kensakukekka 0)
7. 戦え、己と!(Tatakae, Onoreto!)
8. 捏造ピエロ (Netsuzou Pierrot)
9. 心から心へ (Kokoro kara Kokoro e)
10. 別にタイトルは無いや(照) (Betsu ni Title wa Nai ya (Shou))
Bonus Track
11. ↑アゲていこう歌↑ (Ageteikou Uta)
12. カメトークB (Kame Talk B)

 

Also, did you know? They’ve opened up their official Facebook page this month! If you aren’t following already, you should! Check it out here!

Source: OHP

Souiumono’s New Maxi-Single, Tour and One Man

Souiumono's New Maxi-Single, Tour and One Man

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Souiumono’s been a bit quiet as of late, but it seems that there was a very good reason! The band recently announced on its OHP that Souiumono will be releasing a new Maxi-Single titled 「殺人鬼の棲む街」 “Satsujinki no Sumu Machi” on May 15th! Information on the maxi-single, such as price, track listing and such have yet to be released, but when we receive more information you can be sure that we will update you!

In addition to  the new single, Souiumono will be participating in「MY littleHEARTS.Tour Edition Vol.2」which will be hitting 14 stops throughout Japan, starting in late May! All tickets are ¥4000/¥4500 with doors opening at 16:00/17:00. Bands on this tour include Souiumono, Megamasso, Kameleo, DaizyStripper, Blu-BiLLioN, Alsdead, and others. The full list is below with the tour dates!

「MY littleHEARTS.Tour Edition Vol.2」

5/25 @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, Kameleo, DaizyStripper, Blu-BiLLioN

6/1 @ Kumamoto DRUM Be-9 V1
Souiumono, Megamasso, Kameleo, Blu-BiLLioN, Alsdead

6/2 # Fukoka DRUM Be-1
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, Kameleo, Blu-BiLLioN, Alsdead

6/8 @ Kobe Chicken George
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, Blu-BiLLioN, D.I.D., the Lem

6/9 @ Kyoto MUSE
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, Blu-BiLLioN, Alsdead, the Lem

6/15 @ Kashiwa PALOOZA
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, Blu-BiLLioN, Alsdead, Diaura

6/16 @ Sendai darwin
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, Blu-BiLLioN, Alsdead, Diaura

6/22 @ Okayama IMAGE
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, DaizyStripper, Blu-BiLLioN, Alsdead

6/23 @ Takamatsu MONSTER
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, DaizyStripper, Blu-BiLLioN, Alsdead

6/29 @ Kanazawa AZ
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, DaizyStripper, Blu-BiLLioN, D.I.D., Black Gene for the Next Scene

6/30 @ Niigata GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, DaizyStripper, Blu-BiLLioN, D.I.D., Black Gene for the Next Scene

7/14 @ Umeda AKASO
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, Kameleo, BugLug, D.I.D., THE BEETHOVEN

7/15 @ Nagoya Bottom Line
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, Kameleo, DaizyStripper, BugLug, THE BEETHOVEN

7/26 @ Ebisu LIQUIDROOM
Act: Souiumono, Megamasso, DaizyStripper, BugLug, Diaura , the Lem, Wing Works

Souiumono will also have their 3rd One Man titled 「緊急ワンマンクエスト!!渋谷強襲!!火龍オーウェストを討伐せよ!」(Emergency One Man Quest!! Shibuya Attack!! Slay the O-West Fire Dragon!) at Shibuya O-West on August 31st. Tickets cost ¥3000/¥3500 went on sale at their live-merchandise booths on 2/24, with regular tickets going on sale on 5/25. Doors will open at 17:00 with the live set to start at 18:00.

Anyone planning on joining the quest to slay the dragon?

Source: OHP

Crack6′s New Single

Crack6's New Single

If you’ve been following PENICILLIN, you’ll want to check out this news about Chisato’s solo project, Crack6!

On February 13th, Crack6 will release their new single, 「Loveless」.

It comes in three types:

「Loveless」 First Press Edition – ¥1890
DAKSRKM-1001
1. Loveless
2. 記憶の匣 (Kioku no hako)
DVD
1. Loveless Music Clip

「Loveless」Type A Regular Edition – ¥1575
DAKSRKM-1002
1. Loveless
2. 記憶の匣
3. Blade in the Soul

「Loveless」 Type B Regular Edition – ¥1575
DAKSRKM-1003
1. Loveless
2. 記憶の匣
3. 桜花の空 (Sakurabana no Sora)

Reserve your copy at CDJapan by clicking on the titles!

You probably guessed it – Crack6 will be holding a series of in-store events in commemoration of the release. Be sure to swing by one if you want it signed!

February 12th @ Like an Edison Harajuku
February 17th @ Tower Records Shinjuku
February 17th @ ZEAL LINK Shibuya
February 24th @ Like an Edison Tokyo
February 24th @ Shinseido
April 14th @ Brand X
April 20th @ Like an Edison Nagoya
April 20th @ fiveStars Nagoya
April 28th @ Like an Edison Osaka
April 28th @ ZEAL LINK Osaka

 

A “Loveless Release Tour” is also planned! Crack6 will be participating in SPEED DISK’s 森羅万象tour’13#1 (The Whole Creation tour ’13 #1) with several other popular bands.

April 21st @ Electric Lady Land Nagoya
-LANDZ/AYABIE/OZ/Crack6/DIAURA/DuelJewel

April 22nd @ Crazy mama kingdom Okayama
-LANDZ/OZ/Crack6/DIAURA/DuelJewel

April 24th @ Drum Be-1 Fukuoka
-Moran/LANDZ/OZ/カメレオ/Crack6/DIAURA/DuelJewel

April 26th @ Olive Hall Takamatsu
-Moran/LANDZ/OZ/カメレオ/Crack6/DIAURA/DuelJewel

April 27th @ BIG CAT Osaka
-Moran/LANDZ/AYABIE/OZ/カメレオ/Crack6/DIAURA/DuelJewel

May 2nd @ Shibuya O-EAST
-Moran/LANDZ/AYABIE/OZ/カメレオ/Crack6/DIAURA/DuelJewel

 

All tickets are ¥4000 advance/¥4500 same day.

We have one last piece of news!

It seems that on the day of the single release, Crack6′s Official Home Page will open. Check out the countdown here!

Crack 6 fans have a lot to look forward to!

Source: Crack6 Official Ameblo

New Single + Album for Kameleo

New Single + Album for Kameleo

カメレオ (Kameleo) have some news today! Not only will they be releasing a new single in March, they’ve announced their first album together!

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Their latest single 「サンドウィッチLOVE」(Sandwich LOVE) will be released on March 6th in two types, both costing ¥1575. Each version will contain a different B-Side track, and a different DVD. Type A will include a PV and Making Of video, and Type B will include footage from their first oneman live. Both can be preordered on CDJapan!

Tracklist:

「サンドウィッチLOVE」Type A –  ¥1575
1. サンドウィッチLOVE
2. レンナイ中毒 (Ren’ai Chuudoku)
DVD:
サンドウィッチLOVE PV + Making Of

「サンドウィッチLOVE」Type B – ¥1575
1. サンドウィッチLOVE
2. ハナゲの王様 (Hanage no Ousama)
DVD:
2013.1.1 1st Anniversary Oneman Live 「みなさんのおかげでしたっ!」(Minna san no Okagedeshita!) documentary footage

 

Depending on where you purchase each single, you’ll receive either an artist photo or card, so pick your store wisely! Also, they’ve scheduled instores for the release, starting March 9th.

03.09 Shibuya ZEAL LINK
03.10 Like an Edison Tokyo
03.16 Sendai little HEARTS
03.21 Skull Rose (Fukuoka)
03.22 Like an Edison Nagoya
03.25 Osaka ZEAL LINK
04.01 Like an Edison Shinjuku
04.05 Ongaku Dokoro (Hokkaido)

 

Along with the single, they’ve announced their first album! There are very few details list for 「なう!」(Now!) at the moment, but we do know that it’ll be released on May 8th in two types. We’ll be sure to keep you updated!

Source: OHP

SCREW Lives

SCREW Lives

Now that SCREW has gone major, their live activities are increasing!

In addition to their current XANADU tour, the band has announced a few oneman shows and events.

First is the announcement of two shows in the same day, titled 「プラチナイトショー」 (Platinum Night Show). They will take place on December 23rd at Takadanobaba AREA. Tickets will be ¥4000 advance/¥4500 at the door, and regular ticket sales start on December 1st.

Next, SCREW will be holding an event called 「ROYAL NIGHT SHOW」 on January 20th at Takadanobaba AREA. What makes it so special? Well, the dress code is to wear jerseys/tracksuits! Tickets for this will be ¥3800 advance/¥4300 at the door. A regular ticket sales date has not been announced yet, so keep checking back if you want to go!

Now for regular events:

February 23rd @ Nagoya E.L.L. – ¥4000 advance/¥4500 same day
SCREW / アンド / カメレオ / v[neu] / HERO

February 24th @ OSAKA MUSE – ¥4000 advance/¥4500 same day
SCREW / アンド / カメレオ / v[neu] / HERO

March 8th @ Shibuya O-EAST – ¥4000 advance/¥4500 same day
SCREW / DIAURA / HERO / 168-one sixty eight- / アンド / カメレオ / DuelJewel

 

You can pre-order tickets for this event now until December online here; otherwise, tickets will be sold starting December 1st.

Which event will you go to?

Source: OHP, SPEEDDISK WEB

Kameleo’s 390 yen single, anniversary oneman, and tour

Kameleo's 390 yen single, anniversary oneman, and tour

カメレオ (Kameleo), who just released their most recent single on Septmeber 5th, will be putting out another release this December!

The band started in January of this year, and since they are reaching their one year anniversary, they will be releasing a commemorative thank you single. The title is 『始まりの歌』 (Hajimari no Uta), and it will be out on December 12th. The single will only cost 390 yen, and will come with one single, plus a DVD.

Single Tracklist
1. 「始まりの歌」 (Hajimari no Uta) [CD]
1. カメレオ忘年会〜1年前はバイトばかりしていました〜 (Kameleo Bounenkai ~ 1 Nenmae wa Baito Bakari Shiteimashita ~)[DVD]

Also in celebration of making it through one year, they’ll be holding an anniversary live on January 13th at Shinjuku BLAEZE. The live is called 「みなさんのおかげでしたっ!」 (Minasan no Okagedeshita !). Tickets to the shoe cost 3500 yen, and all those who attend will receive a DVD containing the PV and making of footage for 「始まりの歌」 (Hajimari no Uta). Futhermore, fans who spend more than 5000 yen on goods at the show can get a documentary DVD containing footage from the band’s first oneman.

Last but not least, Kameleo will be having their first six city, country-wide tour in 2013, called 「拡散希望」 (Kakusan Kibou).

March 15th @ Sendai MACANA
March 20th @ Fukuoka DRUM SON
March 23rd @ Nagoya ell.FITS ALL
March 24th @ Osaka MUSE
March 30th @ Tokyo Kinema Club
April 6th @ Sapporo MESSE HALL


More details about the oneman tour will be released at a later date.

Source: Visunavi, OHP

Kameleo’s Full PV on YouTube

Kameleo's Full PV on YouTube

Back in June, we talked about カメレオ (Kameleo)’s new release, 『検索結果0』 (Kensaku Kekka 0) that came out on September 5th.

Now that the single has been released, Danger Crue Records have uploaded the full PV for the title track on YouTube!

Both the limited and regular versions are still available for ordering on CDJapan, so make sure you get your copy!

Kensaku Kekka 0 [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] [CD + DVD] – 1575 yen
Kensaku Kekka 0 [Regular Edition] [CD only] – 1260 yen

More information about the single can be found here.

Source: Danger Crue Records YouTube Channel

DIV’s first single

DIV's first single

After their first mini-album hit the stores in April, DIV are back with a new release!

Their first single comes out on August 29th and bears the name 「夏の行方」 (natsu no yukue). It will come in two types:

Limited Edition (CD+DVD) – 1,890 yen
1. 夏の行方 (natsu no yukue)
2. 蛍火 (hotarubi)
[DVD]
「夏の行方」 (natsu no yukue) PV

Regular Edition (CD) – 1,575 yen
1. 夏の行方 (natsu no yukue)
2. 蛍火 (hotarubi)
3. milky latte

Judging by their schedule, this single is not the only thing that will keep DIV busy over the next two months!

July 7 @ Shibuya BOXX
DIV / JILLED RAY / SaTaN / コドモドラゴン (Codomo Dragon)

July 8 @ Takadanobaba AREA
DIV / BORN / MEJIBRAY / Black Gene For the Next Scene / スカーレット (Scarlett) / SCAPEGOAT / ハルシオン  (Halsion)

July 18 @ Ikebukuro Black Hole
DIV (GUEST) / 生きた証 (Ikita Akasi) / 激情と自由 (Gekijou to Jiyuu) / シビレバシル (Sibile Bashir) / TRUST / Fi’Ance / FULL EFFECT’ / and more…

July 28 @ Ebisu LIQUIDROOM
ALSDEAD / DIV / ギルガメッシュ (Girugamesh) / カメレオ (Kameleo) / ユナイト (Unite) / DCR ALL STARS / and more…

August 1 @ Nagoya ell.FITSALL
DIV / AUBE / LANDZ / MoNoLith / N@H-ノア- / ダウナー (Downer)

August 3 @ Osaka ROCKTOWN
DIV / AUBE / LANDZ / MoNoLith / N@H-ノア- / ダウナー (Downer)  / Awake / Blitz

August 11 @ Takadanobaba AREA
DIV / ALSDEAD / ベルベット (VelBet) / Crazy★shampoo / スカーレット (Scarlett) / SCAPEGOAT / MEJIBRAY / LOST ASH

August 13 @ Shibuya O-WEST
DIV / AUBE / LANDZ / ダウナー (Downer)  / Awake / Blitz / and more…

August 20 @ Ikebukuro Black Hole
DIV / AUBE / the LEM / Lips. / and more…

Source: OHP

Mini Album and Single for Kameleo

Mini Album and Single for Kameleo

Kameleo will be releasing a new single and re-releasing their demonstration album this summer. The re-release of the demonstration album will come out in just a few weeks on July 11th, and the new single, 『検索結果0』 (Kensaku Kekka 0) will be released September 5th.

The demonstration mini album comes with the demonstration mini album cd and all 6 tracks, and also includes a DVD and some goodies too (trading cards of the members). Here are the details:


Demonstration Mini Album (re-release)
CD+DVD/6 tracks/¥2,100
1.) ニート姫 (NEAT Hime)
2.) How much?
3.) 21世紀マン (21st Century Man)
4.) 評論家的ダンスナンバー (Hyoranka-teki DANCE NUMBER)
5.) 疑似コミュニケーション (Kiji COMMUNICATION)
6.) 愛と憎しみは紙一重 (Ai to Nikushimi wa Kamihitoe)
DVD
+PV for NEAT Hime
+Making of NEAT Hime

『検索結果0』 (Regular Edition)
CD/3+1 Tracks/¥1,260
1.) 検索結果0 (Kensaku Kekka 0)
2.) 代償を支払い文明を買う(Daisho wo Shiharai Bunmei wo Kau)
3.) 嘘も100回言えば真実 (Uso mo 100-kai Ieba Shinjitsu)
+(BONUS TRACK) Turn Back Time

『検索結果0』 (Limited Edition)
CD+DVD/3 Tracks/¥1,575
1. 検索結果0 (Kensaku Kekka 0)
2. 代償を支払い文明を買う (Daisho wo Shiharai Bunmei wo Kau)
3. 嘘も100回言えば真実 (Uso mo 100-kai Ieba Shinjitsu)
DVD
+検索結果0 PV
+Making of 検索結果0 PV
+Mini-Document of their live on 6/22 at Takadanobaba

Any excited Kalvary/Kameleo fans?

Source: OHP

Vote for the Opener at J-Rock Explosion 2012

Vote for the Opener at J-Rock Explosion 2012

Another live event is taking place in late July, and you can help decide the opening band!

Announced today, Maverick DC Group is holding open voting for their latest event, DANGER CRUE x SHINJUKU LOFT 35th Anniversary PRESENTS J-ROCK EXPLOSION 2012  「華麗なる激情-Splendid Violent Emotion Vol.3」at Ebisu Liquid Room on 2012.7.28. So far, the bands performing consist of ALSDEAD, D.I.D, ギルガメッシュ (Girugamesh), カメレオ (Kameleo), ユナイト (Unite), and Maverick DC All Stars. The event in which the opener will perform is named 「華麗なる登龍門」(Karei naru Toryuumon). Tickets are ¥3500 and are already on sale.

Here’s where you come in! Twelve bands are in the running for the opening act, and Maverick has opened international voting to determine the winner. Web voting will take place form 6.20 to 7.15, and the winner will be announced on July 20th. The bands in the running are!:

トーマス (Thomas), Nemeth, ROUGE, PLUNKLOCK, NAINE, POPCORE, Re;zero, Awake, 少年記 (Shounenki), グレヱテル (Gretel), BLACK CAT, and Gakido.

Previews of each band’s music are listed on the event’s OHP (listed below,) as well as voting, so get your vote in! Only one vote is allowed per day. Who are you rooting for?

Source: OHP

Crazy★shampoo’s first oneman tour

Crazy★shampoo's first oneman tour

Crazy★shampoo is ready to face their next challenge this winter with a three-stop oneman tour!

Aptly named 「Crazy★shampoo 1st ONEMAN TOUR」, it will take place in the end of November and beginning of December.

November 23 @ Shinsaibashi FAN-J
November 25 @ Nagoya MUSIC FARM
December 9 @ Shibuya Glad

Ticket pricing has yet to be decided.

While the dates are still far away, the band will be quite busy in the months leading up to it and are scheduled to participate at several events.

July 7 @ Takadanobaba AREA
Crazy★shampoo / アンド (AND) / FEST VAINQUEUR / DIAURA / AUBE / カメレオ (Kameleo)

July 8 @ Takasaki CLUB FLEEZ
Crazy★shampoo / FEST VAINQUEUR / DIAURA / AUBE / Kra (guest)

July 15 @ Kashiwa PALOOZA
Crazy★shampoo / R指定 (R-shitei) / ZUCK / Moran / DIAURA / Kra (guest)

July 16 @ Yokohama Sunphonix Hall
Crazy★shampoo / R指定 (R-shitei) / ZUCK / Moran / DIAURA / Kra (guest)

July 21 @ Mito LIGHT HOUSE
Crazy★shampoo / アンド (AND) / FEST VAINQUEUR / DIAURA / AUBE

July 22 @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2
Crazy★shampoo / FEST VAINQUEUR / DIAURA / AUBE / Kra (guest)

August 4 @ Nagoya E.L.L.
Crazy★shampoo / R指定 (R-shitei) / Moran / DIAURA / Black Gene For the Next Scene /  カメレオ (Kameleo)

August 11 @ Takadanobaba AREA
Crazy★shampoo / ALSDEAD / スカーレット (Scarlett) / SCAPEGOAT / DIV / ベルベット (VelBet) / MEJIBRAY / LOST ASH

August 19 @ Osaka BIG CAT
Crazy★shampoo / BORN / FEST VAINQUEUR / DIAURA / MEJIBRAY / カメレオ (Kameleo)

August 20 @ KYOTO MUSE
Crazy★shampoo / BORN / Black Gene For the Next Scene / 花少年バディーズ (Hana Shounen Baddies) / OZ / Fang

August 23 @ Ikebukuro Black Hole
Crazy★shampoo /4tune_UNIT / エルム (Elm) / Blitz / RoNo☆Cro / NovA / and more…

Source: OHP, Visulog

SPEED DISK PRESENTS Shinrabanshou tour 2012

SPEED DISK PRESENTS Shinrabanshou tour 2012

森羅万象tour ’12#2 (shinrabanshou tour ’12#2) is an event sponsored by SPEED DISK that will see the participation of many different artists this Summer! Notably, band GOTCHAROCKA will make its live debut at the final!

July 17 @ Sendai darwin
Cast: Moran
Guest: カメレオ (Kameleo) / ギルド (Guild) / Kra / SCREW / DuelJewel / MoNoLith / v[neu]

July 21 @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Cast: Moran / LANDZ
Guest: カメレオ (Kameleo) / DuelJewel / MoNoLith

July 22 @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Cast: Moran / LANDZ
Guest: カメレオ (Kameleo) / DuelJewel / MoNoLith

July 29 @ Nagano CLUB JUNKBOX
Guest: AYABIE / ギルド (Guild) / JokArt au Legal / SCREW / 818~ハイパー~ (818~hyper~) [secret band] / MoNoLith

July 30 @ Niigata Live Hall GOLDEN PIGS (RED STAGE)
Guest: AYABIE / OZ / ギルド (Guild) / JokArt au Legal / SCREW / 818~ハイパー~ (818~hyper~) [secret band] / MoNoLith

August 1 @ Kanazawa AZ
Guest: OZ / カメレオ (Kameleo) / ギルド (Guild) / Kra / SCREW / DuelJewel / HERO

August 2 @ Nagoya E.L.L.
Guest: AYABIE / OZ / ギルド (Guild) / Kra / SCREW / DuelJewel / 818~ハイパー~ (818~hyper~) [secret band]

August 3 @ Kyoto FANJ
Guest: AYABIE / OZ / カメレオ (Kameleo) / ギルド (Guild) / Kra / DuelJewel

August 5 @ Kagoshima CAPARVO HALL
Cast: LANDZ
Guest: OZ / Cat fisT / ギルド (Guild) / DuelJewel

August 6 @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
Cast: LANDZ
Guest: OZ / カメレオ (Kameleo) / Cat fisT / ギルド (Guild) / DuelJewel

August 8 @ Takamatsu DIME
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei)
Guest: OZ / カメレオ (Kameleo) / ギルド (Guild) / JokArt au Legal / SCREW / DuelJewel

August 9 @ Okayama CRAZY MAMA KINGDOM
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei) / Moran
Guest: OZ / カメレオ (Kameleo) / ギルド (Guild) / SCREW / DuelJewel

August 11 @ Osaka BIG CAT
Cast: Moran
Guest: カメレオ (Kameleo) / Kra / ギルド (Guild) / SCREW / DuelJewel / v[neu] / 818~ハイパー~ (818~hyper~) [secret band]

August 18 @ Shibuya O-EAST
Guest: AYABIE / GOTCHAROCKA / カメレオ (Kameleo) / ギルド (Guild) / Kra / SCREW / DuelJewel / v[neu]

Each live costs 4,000 yen. The general ticket sale opens on May 26th.

Source: SPEED DISK

CRUSH!3-90’s V-Rock best hit cover LOVE songs-

CRUSH!3-90’s V-Rock best hit cover LOVE songs-

The third instalment on the CRUSH! series of 90′s visual rock cover songs has been announced! As the title suggests, this released will be centred around love songs. It comes out on June 27th and costs 3,150 yen.

Interesting to note is that one of the bands participating is comprised of members of different bands! It’s called CRASH 49 and the members are: ν[NEU]’s  みつ (Mitsu) on vocal, ギルド (Guild)’s YOSHIHIRO and OZ’s Aki on guitar, NoGoD’s 華凛 (Karin) on bass and D’s HIROKI on drums.

This is a list of the participating artists and the songs they will cover. Please note that the name of the song’s original artist is between [brackets].

AYABIE – ESCAPE [MOONCHILD]
ALSDEAD – Illusion City [SEX MACHINEGUNS]
犬神サーカス団 (Inugami Circus-dan) – Rusty Nail [X JAPAN]
宇宙戦隊NOIZ (Uchuu Sentai NOIZ) – KISS ME [氷室京介 (Himuro Kyousuke)]
カメレオ (Kameleo) – ズルい女 (zurii onna) [シャ乱Q (Sharam Q)]
Kaya – 揺れながら… (yurenagara…)  [Laputa]
CRASH 49 – 彼女のModern… (kanojo no Mordern…) [GLAY]
SARSHI (from HERO) – VENUS [千聖 (Chisato)]
スカレット (Scarlett) – HURRY GO ROUND [hide with Spread Beaver]
DIV – WHITE BREATH [T.M.Revolution]
defspiral – ROSIER [LUNA SEA]
マコト (Makoto) – Eternal Flame [SOPHIA]
MEJIBRAY – Cage [DIR EN GREY]
凜 (Lin) – Insomnia [ROUAGE]

What do you think of this new instalment in the CRUSH! series? Are you looking forward to any of the covers?

Source: Kaya’s blog

More details on MEJIBRAY’s first album

With the release of their first full album drawing nearer, MEJIBRAY have updated their site with its tracklist!

Emotional【KARMA】comes out on May 2nd in two types:

Limited Edition (CD+DVD) – 3,675 yen
[CD]
1. Fell to the HEAVEN
2. Wrath of GOD
3. カルマ-瓦礫のマンティコーラース- (karma-gakeri no manticores-)
4. いつか君に殺され死ねるなら (itsuka kimi ni korosare shineru nara)
5. サバと (sabbath)
6. Anemone
7. Spice
8. Invisible Tower maker
9. EIPHILIA
10. Chameleon YUMMY
11. KILLING ME
[DVD]
カルマ-瓦礫のマンティコーラース- (karma-gakeri no manticores-) PV

Regular Edition (CD) – 3,150 yen
1. Fell to the HEAVEN
2. Wrath of GOD
3. カルマ-瓦礫のマンティコーラース- (karma-gakeri no manticores-)
4. いつか君に殺され死ねるなら (itsuka kimi ni korosare shineru nara)
5. サバと (sabbath)
6. 偽りの仮面/じさつのうた (itsuwari no kamen/jisatsu no uta)
7. Anemone
8. Spice
9. Invisible Tower maker
10. EIPHILIA
11. Mechanical beauty
12. Chameleon YUMMY
13. KILLING ME

The band will hold a series of instore events to celebrate this album, starting on the day after it hits the stores!

May 3rd @ Shibuya ZEAL LINK
May 6th @ little HEARTS Shinjuku
May 26th @ Like An Edison Tokyo
May 26th @ Like An Edison Harajuku
June 2nd @ Jishuban Club
June 16th @ Brand X

And the good news don’t stop here! Their schedule has been updated to include four one-man lives, as well as several events the band will be playing at!

May 20th @ Ikebukuro EDGE
June 8th @ Shibuya O-WEST
August 31st @ Ikebukuro BlackHole
September 1st @ Ikebukuro BlackHole
September 2nd @ Ikebukuro BlackHole

Tickets to the Ikebukuro lives are 3,300 yen, while the Shibuya live costs 3,500 yen.

April 15th @ Takadanobaba AREA
MEJIBRAY / DIAURA / LANDZ / カメレオ (Kameleo) / ベルベット (VelBet) / アヲイ (Awoi)
Tickets: 3,000 yen
April 30th @ Takadanobaba AREA
MEJIBRAY / OZ / NEGA
Tickets: 3,500 yen
May 4th @ Ikebukuro BlackHole
MEJIBRAY [guest] / リルト (Lilt) / ROGUE / DEPAIN / JILLEDRAY / ラドック (Raddock)
Tickets: 3,000 yen
May 12th @ Takadanobaba AREA
MEJIBRAY / EVE / OZ / ベルベット (VelBet) / 凜 (Lin) [guest]
Tickets: 3,500 yen
May 13th @ Osaka MUSE
MEJIBRAY / EVE / OZ / ベルベット (VelBet) / 凜 (Lin) [guest]
Tickets: 3,500 yen
May 19th @ Takadanobaba AREA
MEJIBRAY / SCREW / Duel Jewel / Lycaon / ベルベット (VelBet) / Sel’m
Tickets: 3,000 yen
May 25th @ Shibuya WWW
MEJIBRAY / 12012 / Sel’m / Royz / Black Gene For The Next Scene
Tickets: 3,000 yen
June 17th @ Takadanobaba AREA
MEJIBRAY / BORN / Duel Jewel / TRIGGAH / ALSDEAD
Tickets: 3,000 yen
June 24th @ Takadanobaba AREA
MEJIBRAY / SCREW / DIAURA / ベルベット (VelBet) / LOST ASH

Looks like they have a busy year ahead of them!

Source: OHP

Kameleo’s mini-album release

Kameleo's mini-album release

カメレオ (Kameleo), who just released their first single on March 14th, have announced the release of their first mini-album!

The mini-album, which is titled 「新宿」 (Shinjuku) will be coming out on June 13th. It’s coming out in two types, and will contain six tracks.

CD Tracklist
1. 新宿。 (Shinjuku.)
2. オセロゲーム (Othello)
3. マジカルドリンク (Magical Link)
4. 「バカ…バカ…バカ…」 (“Baka… Baka… Baka…”)
5. 思考は常にマイナス (Shikou wa Tsune ni Minus)
6. 養え、己を (Yashinae, Onore wo)
7. Currently Untitled Bonus Track [Regular Press Only]

Both types are up for pre-ordering at CDJapan!

Shinjuku [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] – 2,625 yen
DVD Tracklist
1. Shinjuku. Music Clip
2. Shinjuku Music Clip Off-shot Footage
3. Mini-document of the band’s performance on March 21st at Takadanobaba AREA

Shinjuku [Regular Edition] – 2,100 yen

On June 22nd, Kameleo will be having a “Shinjuku” memorial release oneman show at Takadanobaba AREA! Tickets to the show cost 3,000 yen, and regular sales begin on April 21st.

Source: Brand-x, OHP

Kameleo’s first single samples

Kameleo's first single samples

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the release of カメレオ (Kameleo)’s first single, 「捏造ピエロ」 (Netsuzou Pierrot)!

Well, the band has updated their OHP with an official spot for the 「捏造ピエロ」 (Netsuzou Pierrot) PV!

They’ve also uploaded samples of 嫌な奴ね、アンタ (Iya na yatsu ne, Anta), 嫌な奴ね、アンタ (Iya na yatsu ne, Anta) and 変幻×自在+連鎖反応=∞ (Hengen x Jizai + Nensahannou = ∞)! So check them out below! Note that the video is only information about the release, and not actual band footage.

Do the samples make you look forwad to the release more?

The releases are also both available now for pre-ordering on CDJapan! So reserve your copy today!

Netsuzo Pierrot [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] – 1575 yen
Netsuzo Pierrot [Regular Edition] – 1260 yen

Source: OHP

Kameleo’s 1st single

Kameleo's 1st single

カメレオ (Kameleo) fans have something to look forward this March when the band releases their first single!

The single, which is coming out on March 14th, will be called 「捏造ピエロ」 (Netsuzou Pierrot), and it’s coming out in two types.

Netsuzou Pierrot Limited Edition First Press (CD + DVD) – 1575 yen
Tracklist
1. 捏造ピエロ (Netsuzou Pierrot)
2. 嫌な奴ね、アンタ (Iya na yatsu ne, Anta)
3. 混乱状態「sweet」 (Konranjoutai 「sweet」)

DVD
Netsuzou Pierrot PV + making of footage
2012.1.10 Ikebukuro BlackHole documentary footage

Netsuzou Pierrot Regular Press (CD only) – 1260 yen
Tracklist
1. 捏造ピエロ (Netsuzou Pierrot)
2. 嫌な奴ね、アンタ (Iya na yatsu ne, Anta)
3. 混乱状態「sweet」 (Konranjoutai 「sweet」)
4. 変幻×自在+連鎖反応=∞ (Hengen x Jizai + Nensahannou = ∞)

On March 21st, they’ll be sponsoring an event called 「新規参入」 (Shinki Sannyuu) at Takadanobaba AREA. Other bands playing that night include Serial Number, MoNoLith, Ap(r)il, N@H-and FUTURISM BOYZ. Tickets cost 3000 yen a piece and went on sale February 4th. All those who attend will receive a special DVD present.

Source: Flier

Kameleo: Something New, Something Old

Kameleo: Something New, Something Old

If you don’t remember, we introduced to you guys earlier a band called Kameleo. The details on the band were very limited– no band member identities, no blogs, no info except that they’re releasing a demonstration album.

However, there are now full details on their OHP now! And more ever, their appearance has been revealed. Do they look familiar to anyone…? No? Well maybe it’ll help you if I gave you their names and their faces. Here are the members:Left to Right: Ba. Kouichi, Gt. Takashi, Vo. Hikaru, Gt. Daisuke, Dr. Takeshi

Yes, these are the members of Kalvary who disbanded earlier in January 2011! However, Botan now goes by Daisuke, and Cinema now goes as Hikaru. I hope you Kalvary fans are happy to see them back in the music scene! I’m certainly surprised, and a little perplexed, but most definitely glad to see them again.

So, any excited Kalvar–I mean, Kameleo fans out there?

Source: OHP

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New Band: Kameleo

New Band: Kameleo

Today, we’re introducing to you a new band– Kameleo! Their unique appearance gets me already…! As of now, info on the band is very limited. The banner at the right hand corner says that the info will be revealed at a later date! How mysterious!

Anyways, on their OHP, it’s revealed that they will release a demonstration album on November 16th.  There will be five tracks in total, and they are:

1. ニート姫 (NEAT Hime)
2. How much?
3. 世紀マン (Seikiman)
4.評論家的ダンスナンバー(Hyoronka-teki DANCENUMBER)
5.疑似コミュニケーション (Giji COMMUNICATION)

You can also go to their OHP and listen to a few short samples from their song! Also, their demo album is ready for order at Brand-x.

Well, keep your eyes peeled for more information later on!

Source: OHP, Brand-x

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