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Posted on March 1, 2010 in Departure

maitoreia-loses-retsu

MaitoreiA have announced that they their vocalist RETSU will be ‘graduating’ from the band on April 23rd.

The following message has been posted on their OHP:

To all of our fans,
We have something that we must tell you all.
On April 23rd, after our live in Shinyokohama, our vocalist RETSU will be graduating from MaitoreiA.

Now that we’ve finished one year’s worth of activities, the members have come to an understanding about what each of their intentions are, and even though telling everyone [what they were] was painful, thinking about the form that these four members will take from here on, we arrived at what we feel is the best decision.

The four of us met, each growing on our own, and having our own different ideas, and [together] created one thing.

Even though this past year, which was almost like a miracle, has been a short amount of time, we are grateful that the four us were able to walk together with everyone.

We will be blessed if you will warmly watch over the roads that each of us take from hereon in.

March 1st, 2010
MaitoreiA RETSU,DAISHI,RIU,SHO-TA
All of the Staff

Source: vkdb, OHP

Posted on November 30, 2009 in News, PV, YouTube

maitoreia-yggdrasil-pv-preview

MaitoreiA put up the preview for their promotional video, “ユグドラシル”(yggdrasil) that is slated to release on December 9th.

I am really looking forward to this release, the song sounds rather nice. The PV gives a kind of good feel too, what do you think? I look forward to see the whole PV after it’s released.

Source: OHP

Posted on November 11, 2009 in Myspace, News, Sampling

maitoreia-myspace-update

MaitoreiA have posted new song samples on their official MySpace entitled “ユグドラシル (Yggdrasil)” and “Black Material CODE”.

Be sure and go check it out, and let us know what you think!

http://www.myspace.com/maitoreia

Source: Mail Magazine, Myspace

Posted on September 30, 2009 in Blog, Costumes, New member, New release, News

maitoreia-news

After the departure of bassist ZEN, MaitoreiA have gotten a new bassist and recently renewed their site with him and a new look.

The new member’s name is RIU, you can see him in the below picture on the far left.
top-img03-1

As well as that, they are also releasing a new single in December on the 9th. It’s entitled 「ユグドラシル」(Yggdrasil)

The tracklist is;
01. ユグドラシル (Yggdrasil)
02. Black material CODE
03. ユグドラシル Vo,less Ver. (Yggdrasil Vo,less Ver.)
04. Black material CODE Vo,less Ver.

And lastly they also made a new blog starting today for the restart of MaitoreiA with RIU. You can follow it here: http://maitolog.exblog.jp/

Source: Mail Magazine, OHP

Posted on July 22, 2009 in News, Release

myoujou-2nd-press

Due to the popularity of MaitoreiA’s first single, 「明星」”Myoujou” and it’s selling out, they are releasing a second press of the single on August 8th!

The tracklist of the 2nd press is
01. Myoujou
02. Myoujou (Acoustic Ver.)
03. Myoujou (Vo,less ver.)

and it will come with a DVD of, you guess it, a PV of “Myoujou”!

it will cost 1,575yen.
Look forward to it!

Source: MaitoreiA mail magazine

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 3, 2009 in Departure

maitoreia-loses-zen

MaitoreiA announced that their bassist ZEN has decided to leave the band after their third oneman, 「Promise to the venus. @ HOLIDAY SHINJUKU」, on September 18th.

ZEN’s reason for leaving the band is that his mother has gotten into an unexpected accident. She is currently in critical condition, and they cannot anticipate the outcome of her injuries at this time. Therefore, as things are now, it is too difficult for ZEN to continue on with his band activities.

ZEN apologizes from the bottom of his heart for the way things have taken place. He says that his grandmother and mother live together, and with his mother currently being hospitalized, his grandmother is left alone, and as there are no other relatives close by, he feels there is nothing anyone except him can do. He feels that your family is your pillar, and as a man, above everything else, he feels that his mission is to do whatever he can to support them.

He thanks all the fans who have been supporting him, as well as the members. The band asks that fans continue to warmly support them as they have been doing thus far.

Source: Official Mailmag

Posted on June 29, 2009 in Cool, Event, New release, News

maitoreia-favors-and-instores

Back in May, we posted about MaitoreiA’s first single that’s coming out on July 8th called 「明星」(Myoujou).

They’ve sent out information through the mailmag with interesting information regarding the special privileges!

If you pick up your copy at Like an Edison shops, you will receive a special DVD, each containing different footage.
Tokyo – 「Billiards (Batsu Game)」
Nagoya – 「Bowling (Batsu Game)」
Osaka – 「Free Throw (Batsu Game)」
Harajuku – 「Table Tennis (Batsu Game)」

(A batsu game is a game played as a form of punishment to the loser of a game).

The first 50 who get theirs from Jishuban Club receive a special rehearsal take CD-R of 「明星」 (Myoujou).

For ZEAL LINK the favor is a signed message CD.

RISKY DRUG STORE is giving one group photo (type A, B or C) plus a top secret photo of DAISHI.

The HOLIDAY CD shops are also giving out group photos, but D, E or F types.

Pure Sound and Closet Child have one solo photo of the member’s included with the release; Closet Child using type A, and Pure Sound using type B.

Along with the special privileges, they’ve also updated their instore events list, and some of them sound pretty interesting!
July 12th @ Like an Edison – Tokyo (Talk / Sign & Handshake)
August 8th @ Like an Edison – Nagoya (Talk & Magic Show & Handshake)
August 10th @ Like an Edison – Osaka (Talk & Takoyaki Russian Roulette)
August 23rd @ Jishuban Club (Talk & Rock, Paper Scissors Tournament / Handshake)
August 23rd @ ZEAL LINK (Talk & Handshake & Mini-acoustic Live)

So MaitoreiA fans, if you had your pick, which favor and which instore would you choose?

Source: Official Mailmag

Posted on May 6, 2009 in Myspace, New release, News, Oneman

2nd-one-man-and-1st-single-for-maitoreia

MaitoreiA will be having their second oneman next month on 6/19!
It is entitled 「巡り逢い… (meguri ai…) and takes place at Holiday Shinjuku.

They will also be releasing their first single on 7/8!
It is entitled 明星 (myoujou). There is no further information about it at the moment, but we’ll update again when we know!

They’ve also made a slight update to their myspace page layout, which you can see here: http://www.myspace.com/maitoreia

source: myspace, mail magazine

Posted on April 23, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Hello everyone! It’s time for random fact! Today’s random fact is about hobbies~ because I like hobbies.

Today’s hobbylicious fact is about Daishi from Amaterase/Maitoreia!

His hobbies are collecting Studio Ghibli goods, history, strolling in historical ruins, and collecting clothes and accessories!

It’s not a long list of hobbies, but it’s interesting! And I like historical places too~ like the little den where I first saw the light of day~. Aa, how nostalgic.

Posted on April 12, 2009 in Cool, News

maitoreia-net-radio-appearance

Anyone who follows MaitoreiA will know they do several radio appearances, well they are doing another one!
This one will take place on 4.21 over at 333music.net! They are just a comment guest, and the main guest is AOI from SHAZNA.

The show is entitled “333music.wave”, and if anyone wants to see if they can tune in, here is the information they put in the mail magazine~.

Broadband Radio ”333music.wave”
O.A. Schedule is as follows;
*2009年4月21日(火)、23:30~24:00
Guest:AOI (ex. SHAZNA)
Comment Guest:MaitoreiA

You can listen from here: http://livecast.jp/. Try not to miss it though, because there will not be a rebroadcast of it!

And while we’re on the topic of broadcasts and MaitoreiA they have their own “☆Maitoradio☆” on the same, above mentioned site, on 4.14, from 21:00~21:30.

Be sure to check them out!

Posted on March 7, 2009 in Lives, News

maitoreias-first-tour

MaitoreiA, who have been actively participating in lives since February, have updated their live schedule and announced their first actual tour, called “First Contact”. Which culminates in their second one-man live in June!

the dates and places are as follows:

MaitoreiA 2009 TOUR「First contact」
03/15[日] Nagoya HeartlandStudio
03/20[金・祝] Saitama New Urban Center VJ-3
03/28[土] Yokohama SUNPHONIX HALL
04/05[日] 川崎CLUB CITTA’
04/14[火] Osaka MUSE

MaitoreiA主催「友愛ラプソディーVol.1」
04/29[水・祝] Yokohama SUNPHONIX HALL

05/09[土] Takodanobaba AREA
05/23[土] Takodanobaba AREA
05/28[木] Takodanobaba AREA

MaitoreiA 2009 TOUR「First contact」FINAL
2nd oneman live「巡り逢い…。」
06/19[金] HOLIDAY SHINJUKU
open19:00
start19:30
ADV\3300
DOOR\3500

Source: MailMag, OHP

Posted on January 23, 2009 in News, Sampling

maitoreia-sound-samples

Recently in MaitoreiA’s mail magazine they announced that they’ve added two song samples to their myspace!!
The songs are 「茜」”akane” and 「明星」”myoujyou”.

You can hear them here: Myspace

Well, what do you think?
I was excited to hear the sound~ But I think it is a lot similar to Amaterase, though it’s expected since it’s Daishi…
I still like it!

Posted on January 19, 2009 in News

maitoreia-sc24-cafe-official-myspace

MaitoreiA have made a page with Zy to be featured in their SC24 Cafe.
There is info about the band, links to their blog, and a small comment which they made for the new year!
you can see it here: http://musicmall.excite.co.jp/maitoreia

They also have made an official myspace page, which is still under construction, but can viewed here: http://www.myspace.com/maitoreia

Source: OHP

Posted on November 16, 2008 in New member, News

maitoreia-vocalist

MaitoreiA, who were formed on October 25th, have just recently attained a vocalist and been able to become a complete band! The vocalist’s name is RETSU, and you can see his PC profile on their OHP, or see the mobile version here!

So everyone, please continue your support from here on out! *lol*

source: Maitoletter, OHP

Posted on November 8, 2008 in New member, News

bassist-for-maitoreia

It was announced in MaitoreiA’s mail magazine that they’ve gotten a bassist now! His name is ZEN, and you can see his profile here!

what does everyone think?! I think they’re shaping up to be a pretty awesome looking band, and since I love Daishi’s previous works I am sooo looking forward to them!!

source: MaitoreiA mail magazine

Posted on November 2, 2008 in New member, News

new-member-for-maitoreia

MaitoreiA, who we mentioned here, has now revealed their drummer! His name is SHO-TA and you can now see his profile on the PC site.

Source: OHP

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