• Interview with L~Lotus~

    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→

  • Interview with -LEON-

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  • Interview with GLACIER

    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→

  • Interview with O-PARTS

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  • Interview with Kaya

    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→

  • Interview with born

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  • Interview with Satsuki

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Posted on June 17, 2010 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Did you know that Megaromania’s release Transparent Shine’s first track (with the same name as the title) was actually composed by Kisaki? Even though the music was composed by Kisaki – Sui still wrote the lyrics. Its great to see a producer being so involved.

GO team work!!

Posted on May 17, 2010 in Event

phantasmagoria-memorial-tribute-night

Back in April, we talked about Karen’s one day revival live that was happening on August 31st at Umeda SHANGRILA in an event hosted by UCP called 「SUMMER MASQUERADE 2010」.

Well, more details about the event have been released!

The event’s full title is 「SUMMER MASQUERADE 2010」~Phantasmagoria MEMORIAL TRIBUTE NIGHT~, and on that night each band playing will be performing a song by Phantasmagoria.

The bands and artists performing will be as follows:
凛 (Rin)
カレン (Karen)
ネガ (Nega)
己龍 (Kiryu)
Megaromania
砂月 (Satsuki)
Jubily
Arc
マイナス人生オーケストラ 特別版 (Minus Jinsei Orchestra; Special Edition)

At the end of the night, there will be a large session band performing Phantasmagoria’s 「神歌」 (Kami Uta).

The event costs 3600 yen to attend, and tickets go on sale starting June 12th.

Source: Visunavi

Posted on May 17, 2010 in Cool, Costumes, Event, Instore, New release, Release, Track Listing

megaromania-news

We talked about Megaromania’s restart a month ago and finally there is more news on it! The band is going to release a single and has instore and sponsored live events. They too have new outfits on their UCP site.

「AURORA-destinies of world-」 will be out 4th August in four types. Type A costs 1.995 yen and includes promotion clip DVD, when others costs 1.365 yen and will have bonus tracks. All versions will include one of 10 different trading cards.
If you buy all four version from UCP official shop, you will get a cheki of member you choose and a bonus DVD with member comments and material of their revival live on May 15th at Meguro Rock Maykan.

[deluxe edition-TYPE A-]「AURORA-destinies of world-」PROMOTION CLIP DVD
[normal edition-TYPE B-] bonus track「Punish for pain」
[normal edition-TYPE C-] bonus track「Disillusion on heaven」
[normal edition-TYPE D-] bonus track「Sabbath」

Instore events will be as follows:
May 16th Death trap-ID Harajuku (start 15:00)
August 7th Like an Edison Tokyo (start 18:00)
August 20 Ikebukuro BRAND X (start 19:00)
August 22 Jishuban Club (start 18:00)
August 29 Like an Edison Nagoya (start 17:00)
August 30 Like an Edison Osaka (start 18:00)

After the single the band will have five sponsored live events, titled as 「destinies of world~一夜に魅せる二世界の創造~」 (Ichiya ni bakaseru nisekai no souzou). Dates and locations are decided, but fans can vote between two venues where they want to see the band. Cool, don’t you think?

-First part Takadanobaba-
2010.08.14 Takadanobaba AREA & CLUB PHASE

-Second part Shibuya-
2010.09.20 Shibuya CHELSEA HOTEL & aube shibuya

-Third part Shinjuku-
2010.10.17 Shinjuku RUIDO-K4 & HOLIDAY SHINJUKU

-Fourth part Ikebukuro-
2010.11.14 Ikebukuro CYBER & RUIDO-K3

-Fifth part Meguro-
2010.12.19 Meguro Rock Maykan & LIVE STATION

Details of tickets and voting aren’t yet available.

Source: UCP site

Posted on April 2, 2010 in Revival

megaromanias-restart-date

Thanks to Necrae for getting us to look into this!

If you remember, backin January we talked about how Megaromania was going on pause after their performance on March 31st. Not only did they announce that they would be taking a break, but that their drummer, Leda, would also be leaving the band.

On April 1st, KISAKI updated his blog with the announcement that Megaromania would be resuming activities in May!

The following entry was posted in his blog:

Thank you for the full house for Megaromania’s Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka tour final, 「Oblivious of farewell」, that took place at Shibuya BOXX and marked their last live with the current members. It was a really exciting live.

Even though Leda graduated from the band after the live, Megaromania will be welcoming a support member to their rank, and will resume activities in May, so please wait for them for a little while.

They will be sponsoring an event on May 15th at Meguro Rock Maykan and on May 22nd at OSAKA MUSE, which will also mark the start of their country-wide tour!

Finally, to Leda,
Thank you for your hard work over these past two years.
You’ve left me with nothing but good memories and impression, so for no speical reason, come and hang out sometime, okay?

We’re cheering you [Megaromania] on for your fresh start that’s heading towards a shining future, so do your best to continue on with no regrets !! (‘-^*)/

The events in May are to celebrate two years for the band.
On May 15th Hitotsume, Otogadead, ALSDEAD, Hibi Subete wo Yomikomu Fukamoka, LAYZis, Zig+Zag, 0801ni209336 , Rubik and Dr. Marmot will be participating in the event.

On May 22nd ClearVeil, Kalvary, n’DooL, LIX, Cla vi us, LYCORICE, Heartless, Vallquar and Vanish will all be playing alongside Megaromania.

Each event costs 3000 yen to attend, and those who reserve with Megaromania will receive a special present. Ticket sales begin on April 3rd.

Source: KISAKI’s Blog, UCP OHP

Posted on January 30, 2010 in Departure

leda-leaves-megaromania-member-comments

Yesterday, we posted translations of the comments that the member’s of Megaromania left regarding the announcement that on March 31st, one of their members would be leaving the band.

At that time, they had not announced who would be leaving, but now they have updated their UNDER CODE OHP with the news that Leda will be leaving the band, and also with member’s comments.

Vocals – Sui

On December 31st, during our live on Tokyo Kinema Club, we announced “After our live on March 31st, the activities with the current members will be over”.

I’m extremely sorry to those of you who normally support us for causing confusion, and for making you sad because of the unexpected announcement.

Already one month has past [since we made that announcement] and we haven’t told you all of the details, however, it’s something that can’t be expressed in just a few short words, so we are now commenting about it.

After our oneman tour through Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka this spring, our drummer Leda will be leaving Megaromania.

As a result, we went through countless meetings, and found that there was a discrepancy between the members regarding our music and the direction that Megaromania wants to go in, as well as all the other things we have to deal with.

Then, Leda suggested leaving, as the remaining four members share the same intentions [for the band]. We talked to our company president and producer, KISAKI, and again talked about all sorts of different paths we could take.

However, the conclusion that we arrived at did not change.

I thought that the five of us still had a lot of history to create together.
Honestly, I still can’t really express my actual feelings about it.

But, it is my firm intention to continue on protecting Megaromania.
Now, we don’t have a lot of time left [for the current line-up], but I can’t think of anything more but the five of us being seen on stage even more powerful than before, and even a bigger success.

March 31st will be our last moment with these members, and so that it doesn’t become “nothing”, I’ll go at it with all my power.

Guitar – Misery

You might already know, but on March 31st our drummer Leda will be leaving the band.

For a while it’s felt like he is opposite to the band, and little by little there has been a gap growing with regard to our direction. We talked about it with KISAKI, and had countless meetings.

However, once the gap started to grow it couldn’t be stopped, and as a result Leda will be leaving the band.

There isn’t a lot of time left until March 31st, but I promise that the five of us will put on a show that is more than you have ever seen before.

So that the the five of us can make a legend out of our activities that stays wth everyone.

Guitar – Chikage

Our announcement has come out, and Leda will be walking down a different path.
We’ve been personal friends for a long time, and feel both disappointed and deeply frustrated.

However, we made this choice with everyone, and all of us believe that this is the best decision [for the band].

The five of us will be together until the end of our oneman activities in March, but accompanied by the blossoms, Leda and Megaromania will both get fresh starts, and I want you to watch us because we’ll give it all that we’ve got.

Bass – Hyoga

Leda and I have been good friends ever since I started activities with my previous band, and because of that, the decision that Megaromania has now made is very painful for me.

The five of us had countless serious conversations [about it], we had meetings, and we went looking for a solution for the future of our band.

We wanted it to be the five of us playing together forever…. all of the members, and even now I still feel that way.

However, as Megaromania, we have to respect and accept Leda’s thoughts and feelings. Leda is a good friend and he’s an important member, so I have to respect his intentions.

I think that this outcome, is a result of Leda loving Megaromania.

When I think about it, I learned a lot from Leda as we both make up the rhythm of the band.

The “Hyoga” that I have now have become as a bassist didn’t happen by chance, but is thanks to Leda.

He warmly gave me all sorts of knowledge, as from the start I couldn’t really do anything. And more than anything, just as i was thinking of resigning, he gave me another chance in music.

I can’t really express what I want to say in words, but I am truly grateful.

As we’ve said before, the members will be now walking down separate paths, but the important time [that we've spent together] will never erased or forgotten.

Some how, I hope that for the future, you can warmly watch after the five of us, one by one.

Drums – Leda

As announced, after our oneman tour in March, our activities with the current line-up will come to an end. After our oneman on March 31st, I will be leaving the band.

My reason, as mentioned by the other members, is that we felt like there was a gap in the band, and it’s due to my own personal reasons as well.

I’m truly sorry to all of our believers for making you sad and confused.

I also apologize to our company president, KISAKI and the company, as well as our staff and all of those people who have taken care of and are connected with the band for causing this trouble.

The time we have left is limited, but I want to create an important live that will in the future, be tied to Megaromania.

So that all of our believers can come to like Megaromania even more, I want to put all of my might into the time that we have left.

Source: UCP OHP

Posted on January 30, 2010 in Pause

megaromania-goes-on-pause

At the beginning of the month, we talked about Megaromania’s new release and oneman tour.

The band has announced that this release and tour will be the last with the current line-up and that they will be going on a brief activity pause.

Each member has posted comments on Visunavi regarding their decision.

Vocals – Sui

Since we’ve formed, we’ve been going non-stop, however, as a result of crashing into barriers that are currently too high to surpass, we have decided that after our oneman show on March 31st at Shibuya BOXX, our activities with our current members will come to an end.

Now that we have made our decision and the announcement, I’ve been thinking about how much we can do with the little time that we have left, how much we’ll be able to do, and if the members will be able to show their maximum appeal. I want to participate in the 3 Day event, and from the members, pack our first [Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka] oneman [tour] with feelings of gratitude, making each of our stage performances the perfect fire.

We’re recording our selection album, 「Oblivious」, which is coming out on March 10th and the new song, 「Oblivious」 is something that will hopefully show Megaromania’s potential to its fullest.

Of course, if you listen to both our old music and new music, I’ll be happy.
Megaromania will be going on a brief activity pause, however, I promise that we will meet again.

Even though there’s just a short amount of time left, I hope that all of our believers can see the five of us on stage until the end.

Guitar – Misery

On March 10th, our selection album will on sale and will be the last release with our current line-up.

We have completed out new song, 「Oblivious」, which is a magnificent track that appropriate for the future Megaromania.

The members have selected songs from our past, which are crammed with everyone’s memories.

We only have a bit of time left before March 31st, and I hope that on our last event tour and oneman tour in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, everything that the five of us have made, will be burned into our believer’s minds.

The things that we have done together have each been important, and I’ll keep going strong until the very end.

Guitar – Chikage

I’m sure there are a lot of people who were surprised by out announcement that there’s only a little amount of time left with the current line-up.

As far as a turning point goes, the new song that we’ve recorded for our album that’s coming out on March 10th, 「Oblivious」, is a song that shows the infinite potential for Megaromania’s future.

In reality, it’s also the last piece of work the current members will release [together], we as it was recorded with a special feeling to it, I definitely want you to listen to it.

Even though after our oneman tour in March our activities with this line-up will be over, we still have a lot of things left to do.

There are only a few lives to go, and I don’t know how much of our strength will show through, but I hope that all of you who come have high hopes.

Bass – Hyoga

We’ve decided that at the end of March, our activities with the current members will be over, and even I still can’t really believe it.

It feels like the five of us will be doing music forever, and it like we’re all one.

However, while we’re going through our decisions and making our choices, we have to move forward.

Our believers will wait for us and believe in us.

For the label and those connected to the band who have been supporting us with all their might, and above all for the member’s Megaromania, we have made our decision.

This is for the sake of the five of us, and while steadily looking towards tomorrow, we will face forward.

For a short time, Megaromania will be going on an activity pause, however, we still have a lot more growing and evolving to do, so we’ll be returning to the scene.

However, we don’t have time right now to think about the past…

I want to put my all into the important time that the five of us have left together.

Please burn into your hearts the memories from our last oneman tour, and the last piece of work, 「Oblivious」 that these five members have created.

This is the answer for what lies ahead for Megaromania.

Drums – Leda

Our live on March 31st at Shibuya BOXX will be the last performance for the current line-up.

There are lots of things that I’ve been thinking about, but I’ve been eagerly carrying on, and I can’t think of anything but showing you our best form on stage.

I don’t know how many of our oneman shows you’ve seen before, but with no exceptions, let’s make these ones the best.

The band will go on hiatus for a short time, however, Megaromania will change and evolve, so I hope that you can continue to keep your eye on us.

Source: Visunavi

Posted on January 2, 2010 in Event, New release

lotman-live-dvd

On April 10th, Ren’s (from Dali) project, ロットマン (LOTMAN), will be releasing a live DVD called 「サンプルエモーション」 (Sample Emotion)!

The DVD will only be available for purchase through the UNDER CODE PRODUCTION WEB SHOP and at lives. The cost is 2000 yen (plus shipping), and it contains three tracks plus bonus footage:
1. オリオン (Orion)
2. ナショナルモダン (National Modern)
3. that’s now freeザツナフリ (That’s Now Free)
+ Bonus Footage

Orders placed through the webshop before March 31st, will also receive a special Ren original polaroid.

To commemorate the release of the DVD, there will also be an event on April 6th at Osaka MUSE called 「示す2エモーション」 (Shimesu 2 Emotion). Along with LOTMAN, the other bands performing are as follows:
ClearVeil, CINDY&KATE, Synside, Heartless, Minus Jinsei Orchestra, Aemeria, Allie

Session Band – 苓応援隊 (Ren Ouentai)
Vocals - 翠 (Sui) [Megaromania]
Guitar - 美沙麗 (Misery) [Megaromania]
Guitar - Yuki [Arc]
Bass - Ray [Nega]
Drums - 零也 (Reiya) [chariots]

Tickets cost 3000 yen and go on sale February 6th.

Source: UCP OHP

Posted on January 2, 2010 in New release, Oneman, Tour

megaromania-releases-and-lives

Megaromania will be releasing a “selection” album on March 10th called 「Oblivious」 in two types!

The album will contain ten tracks which includes songs that are currently not available for purchase, as well as new pieces.

The first type, 「豪華盤」 (Goukaban), which is the first press edition comes with a special DVD and costs 3990 yen. The DVD will contain 40 minutes of live footage of the band.

The regular press edition is 3150 yen and includes the album, plus a bonus track called 「Oblivious」.

Both versions come with one of six randomly selected trading cards.

To coincide with the new release, Megaromania will also be having a oneman tour!
March 24th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
March 25th @ HOLIDAY OSAKA
March 31st @ SHIBUYA BOX

Further details will be available at a later date.

Posted on December 28, 2009 in Event, Session

ucp-7-year-anniversary-event

UNDER CODE is celebrating seven years in 2010, and will be holding an event called 「地下線7周年記念祭」 (Chikasen 7 Year Anniversary) on March 13th at OSAKA MUSE.

The bands performing that night will be ネガ (Nega), 平成維新 (Heisei Ishin), Megaromania, ClearVeil, Arc and Dali as well as special guests, Seven, spiv states, 愛狂います。(Aicle.) and 己龍 (Kiryuu).

The event will cost 4000 yen to attend, and tickets go on sale starting January 9th.

The celebrations don’t stop there, the day after on March 14th, UCP will also be holding an anniversary session event at ESAKA MUSE. Both bands and session bands will be playing that night, and the full-time bands performing are: spiv states, カル・ヴァリ (Kalvary), アイギス (Aigis), E’m~grief~, シンディケイト (CINDY&KATE) and Synside.

There will be eight session bands that night:
水風船 (Mizufusen)
Vocals – 総長 (Souchou; KO-JI from Arc)
Guitar – YUKKIE [Heisei Ishin]
Bass – 善 (Yoshi) [Heisei Ishin]
Drums – 俊~shun~ [Arc]

ネガエンタープライゼス (Nega Enterprises)
Vocals – 儿 (Jin) [Nega]
Guitar – SAN [Nega]
Bass – Ray [Nega]
Drums – 優 (Yuu) [Nega]

罪団法人黒十字 (Tsumidan Houjin Kuro Juuji)
Vocals – 戮 (Riku) [chariots]
Vocals – 苓 (Ren) [Dali]
Guitar – ケイト (Keito) [Dali]
Guitar – Kei [ex-brodiaea]
Bass – ユウ (Yuu) [Dali]
Drums – 纏 (Matoi) [ex-Phantasmagoria]

ロリータと機関銃 (Lolita to Kikanjuu)
Vocals – KIRA [Seven]
Vocals – 悠希 (Yuuki) [Lycaon]
Guitar – 夢流 (Yumeru) [Lycaon]
Guitar – ミチル (Michiru) [Seven]
Bass – 和矛 (Kazutake) [Seven]
Drums – いずみ (Izumi) [ex-Juliette]

メガ龍 (Megaryuu)
Vocals – 翠 (Sui) [Megaromania]
Vocals – 黒崎眞弥 (Kurosaki Mahiro) [Kiryuu]
Guitar – 美沙麗 (Misery) [Megaromania]
Guitar – 九条武政 (Kujou Takemasa) [Kiryuu]
Bass – 氷牙 (Hyoga) [Megaromania]
Drums – 遠海准司 (Tokai Junji) [Kiryuu]

ハッピーセット (Happy Set)
Vocals – 拓 (Taku) [Heisei Ishin]
Guitar – 希 (Nozomi) [ClearVeil]
Guitar – 知 (Tomo) [chariots]
Bass – HISAYOSHI [ClearVeil]
Drums – 成華 (Naruka) [ClearVeil]

地下線顔面偏差値トップ5!? (Chikasen Ganmen Hensachi Top 5!?)
Vocals – 尖 (Saki) [ClearVeil]
Guitar – SAN [Nega]
Guitar – JILL [Heisei Ishin]
Bass – Toshiya [Arc]
Drums – ライ (Rai) [Heisei Ishin]

バースデー祝い隊 (Birthday Iwaitai)
Vocals – タカフミ (Takafumi) [ex-Marvelous Maiden]
Guitar – Kei [ex-brodiaea]
Guitar – Shagrath [ex-IRODORI, ex-Aikaryu]
Bass – コウキ (Kouki) [ex-Яe:sK]
Drums – 憐蛇 (Leda) [Megaromania]

Tickets for the event cost 4000 yen and go on sale January 9th.

Source: UCP OHP

Posted on December 24, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

HO HO HO! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of our readers! We are really grateful to everyone who supports us and visits the site. Since it is Christmas time I think today’s fact will reflect the season!

MusicJapan just did a survey with Megaromania about Christmas!

Q:
Christmas is the one and only special day. What kind of present will you give to your girlfriend?

A:
Sui: Find out what she wants and surprise her + a ring!
Misery: Compose for her! A song for her!
Chikage: A necklace.
Hyoga: Hyoga’s original silver ring.
Leda: Think of something that can make her happy.

I hope all our readers will have a safe and happy holiday! <3

Posted on December 16, 2009 in News, Overseas

megaromania-postpones-romania

Thanks to Necrae for asking us to check this out!

Megaromania has announced via their blog that their performance that was scheduled to happen on December 20th in Romania has been postponed.

It was decided late last night, after the members had finished up making their finishing touches at rehearsal, just as they were preparing to leave.

Due to an unforeseen accident, we will not be following our schedule as we are scheduled to participate in several events at the end of the year, and because of circumstances on our event organizer’s side, we have decided to postpone our performance.

The band was looking forward to travelling overseas, and apologizes to all the fans. They will be updating with further information at a later date.

Source: Megaromania Blog

Posted on November 27, 2009 in Event, Lives

grievers-upcoming-lives

Okay, I know a few of you are wondering what will be happening to GRIEVER since last night was Kikyo’s last live with the group (also was a live that celebrated the band’s first anniversary). The band has 2 more lives listed before the year ends.

They have a live on December 6th, with bands like camino, Larme d’ange, BLACK MARY, Dear L’Novel and many others… And their last live of the year will be on December 26th sponsored by UNDER CODE called act unlawfully Vol:21. Bands who will play along with GRIEVER are Megaromania, LOTMAN, ClearVeil, DI3SIRAE, VELGREED and E’m~grief~.

griever

SIN wrote in his newest entry for fans to keep an eye out for Kikyo calling him a friend and rival haha.

kiyko

I hope GRIEVER will return for 2010~!

Source: HP

Posted on November 20, 2009 in Event

two-three-man-lives

Both Megaromania and E’m~grief~ are teaming up for three man shows!

Megaromania’s is called -Formation of 3 pieces- 「Dark profound thought」 and it takes place on January 30th at Shinjuku RUIDO K4. They will be playing alongside ALSDEAD and SaTan.

E’m~grief~’s is taking place on January 31st, also at Shinjuku RUIDO K4, but is called -Formation of 3 pieces- 「Altar of the spirit」. Joining them are Art Cube and ルーシ- (Lucy).

Tickets for both shows cost 3000 yen, and go on sale starting November 28th.

Source: UCP OHP

Posted on November 16, 2009 in Lives, News, Overseas

megaromania-in-romania

Thank you to Weynheart and Messenger for sending in this news;

Seems that thanks to KOHAKU MUSIC, Megaromania will make their first international debut!

The live will be held on December 20th at The Silver Church in Bucharest, Romania.
It starts at 21:00 and tickets are 20$ in advance and 25$ at the door.

Source: Under Code OHP, KOHAKU MUSIC

Posted on November 10, 2009 in Event, Revival

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On January 17th at HOLIDAY NAGOYA, they are holding a special birthday event for the guitarist of chariots, 秋都 (Akito).

This special birthday event will feature a night of revival lives of the bands from Akito’s history!

So who’s playing?

・ chariots [Currently active]
Vocals - Riku
Guitar - Akito
Guitar - Tomo
Bass - Loki
Drums - Reiya

Mebius [Active from July 2000 - June 4th, 2002]
Vocals - Motomi
Guitar - Akito
Bass - Undecided
Drums - Mizuho

ルフィ~嬋命~ (Ruephy Alive) [Active from 2004 ~ 2005]
Vocals - Miyamichi [currently goes by Sai, formerly Tomo of Pashya]
Guitar - Akito
Bass - Hijiri
Drums - Reiya [chariots]

Pashya [Active from October 2005 to October 21st, 2007]
Vocals - Io
Guitar - Akito
Bass - Hijiri
Drums - Reiya

As for the guests, we have the following artists:
Arc
Megaromania

水風船 (Mizufusen)
Vocals - 総長 (Souchou; KO-JI from Arc_
Guitar - Akito
Guitar - Misery [Megaromania]
Bass - HISAYOSHI [ClearVeil]
Drums - Shun [Arc]

Also playing will be Cu[be], which is the a new band formed by Yuuri (ex-Jaguar, ex-chariots). The 17th will be their first live, and as Yuuri said in his blog, hopefully their OHP will be ready to launch soon!

Tickets cost 3800 yen, and go on sale starting November 14th.

Source: UCP OHP, Sai’s Blog, Yuuri’s Blog, Hijiri’s Blog

Posted on September 21, 2009 in Event

countdown-with-ucp

Well, the New Year is fast approaching and announcements about countdown lives are starting to come forth!

Starting on December 31st (and ending on the 1st) at Tokyo Kinema Club there will be an UNDER CODE PRODUCED countdown event called 「首都制圧 2009~2010」 (Shuto Seiatsu).

The artists performing are as follows:
chariots
spiv states (JUN&IORI-ex.Phantasmagoria NEW BAND)
ネガ (Nega)
愛狂います。(Aicle.)
平成維新 (Heisei Ishin)
ClearVeil
ダウナー (Downer)
E’m~grief~
Megaromania
Arc
ロットマン (Lotman)
ν[NEU]
Zip.er
カル・ヴァリ (Kalvary)
ジュリエット (Juliette)
Lycaon
己龍 (Kiryu)
Synside
Hi:BRiD

That night there we all be ‘special appearances’ by the following bands:

水風船 (Mizufusen)
Vocals – 総長 (Souchou; assuming this is KO-JI from Arc)
Guitar – ケイト (Keito) [Dali]
Guitar – YUKKIE [Heisei Ishin]
Bass – 善 (Yoshi) [Heisei Ishin]
Drums – 成華 (Naruka) [ClearVeil]

Toshiya
Vocals – 儿 (Jin) [Nega]
Guitar – SAN [Nega]
Guitar – 美沙麗 (Misery) [Megaromania]
Bass – Toshiya [Arc]
Drums – 零也 (Reiya) [chariots]

THE GREEN
Vocals – えみる (Emiru) [Aicle.]
Guitar – 希 (Nozomi) [ClearVeil]
Guitar – ルビ (Rubi) [Aicle.]
Bass – Ko-ich [Kalvary]
Drums – いずみ (Izumi) [ex-Juliette]

地下線ハミ出し組 (Chikasen Hamidashigumi)
Vocals – タカフミ (Takafumi) [ex-Marvelous Maiden]
Guitar – Kei [ex-brodiaea]
Bass – コウキ (Kouki) [ex-Яe:sK]
Drums – 姫雛 (Hina) [ex-Anjyu']

The event doors open at 1:00, and the show is scheduled to be over by 4:00 (am on the 1st). Tickets cost 6300 yen a piece, and go on sale starting October 3rd. All those attending also receive a free CD called, 「神升」 (Shinshou), and have the chance to buy goods only available at that live.

Source: JUN’s Blog

Posted on September 20, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Misery must like being in bands with close friends. Even though Misery and Sui moved on to Megaromania, did you know before Metis Gretel – Misery and Setsuna were members of Яisk un logic.They left that band to join Metis Gretel together.

Any other members you know who move onto bands with bandmates?

Posted on July 22, 2009 in Event

a-bunch-of-coupling-lives-and-events

Well we have a few coupling tours and events happening later this year!

First up is Megaromania and Arc who are teaming up to sponsor three events in October called 「Sympathize with One’s Voice」:
October 12th @ Meguro Rock Mayka
Performing: Megaromania, Arc, Jigolo, Gakido, Ha;qch, the Vambie., FEnrir, α:Vout, Aya

October 23rd @ Shinsaibashi FANJ-twice
Performing: Megaromania, Arc, Kichiku Ikka, GRiST, GRIEVER, Schwein, EAT YOU ALIVE, Heartless, code No,VI

October 24th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
Performing: Megaromania, Arc, Heartless, MEZE, EAT YOU ALIVE, Fake Cradle, Schwein, Chronicle, SWEET MADONNA

Tickets for any three of the shows cost 3000 yen.

Next we have chariots and Nega who are holding two twoman lives in the autumn, simply titled 「UNDER showcase」, where tickets are 3500 yen a piece:
October 18th @ Shibuya RUIDO K2
November 3rd @ OSAKA MUSE

They also mention that on these days aside from both bands performing, they will also be doing a session band together.

Last but not least we have Heisei Ishin, PaRADEiS and n’DOOL all teaming up for a Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka coupling tour called 「The Revolutionary Supper ~革命の晩餐会~」 (Kakumei no Bansaikai):
October 3rd @ OSAKA MUSE
October 16th @ HOLIDAY NAGOY
October 17th @ Shibuya RUIDO K2

Only the three bands will be playing at these lives, however, they will also have a session including all the members. Tickets for these shows are 3000 yen each.

Source: UCP OHP

Posted on July 21, 2009 in New release

first-album-for-megaromania

On November 11th Megaromania release a first full album entitled 「Prophetic Faction-the Universe-」 the album will come in two types

A-type comes with a PV of Apocalypse. 3990 yen
B-type comes with bonus track “Hallucination”. 3150 yen

The Album will come with 11 tracks and Trading Cards (to trade with your friends lol)

Source:Undercode OHP

Posted on June 25, 2009 in Costumes, Release

a-better-look-at-megaromanias-new-costumes

Both Megaromania’s blog and their band page at the UNDER CODE PRODUCTION official web site have finally been updated with new pictures! Before we only had the small pictures from a flier image on the site, so this is exciting for fans of the band.

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Not only that, but we also have album art for their three upcoming singles, Evil, Holy, & Deus:

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What does everyone think?

Source: UCP OHP

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