Name: ぶいおん！！！ [buion!!!]
Date: Monday, February 6th
Start: 20:00 (JST)
Guests: Moran and LIGHT BRINGER
Broadcast page: here

Name: 無修正SuGでShow #4 [mushuusei SuG de Show #4]
Date: Monday, February 6th
Start: 21:00 (JST)
Guests: SuG
Broadcast page: here

Name: DaisyxDaisy 続！自宅警備計画 [DaisyxDaisy zoku! jitaku keibi keikaku]
Date: Tuesday, February 7th
Start: 21:00 (JST)
Guests: AYABIE‘s インテツ [Intetsu] and タケヒト [Takehito]
Broadcast page: here

Name: バレンタイン・スペシャルライブ ’12 supported by Ghana [Valentine Special Live '12 supported by Ghana]
Date: Sunday, February 12th
Start: 17:00 (JST)
Guests: ViViD (amongst others)
Broadcast page: here

(Please note that you must have a Nico Nico account to watch the programs. You can register here.)

 Source: Nico Nico

-2012年『黒服限定』仙金新ツアー- (2012 “Kurofuku Gentei” Sen-Kana-Nii Tour)
with Moran/D/9GOATS BLACK OUT/cocklobin/etc
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January 30 @ Sendai darwin
February 2 @ Kanazawa AZ
February 3 @ Niigata LOTS

-Valentine Special Live-
 
February 14 @ Takadanobaba AREA
February 15 @ Takadanobaba AREA
February 24 @ Nagoya ELL

異形のパレード～クローン羊と黒山羊と、氷の魔物と君の鼓動～
(Igyou no Parade ~Clone Hitsuji to Kuroyama Hitsuji to, Koori o Mamono to Kimi no Kodou~)
with Moran/9GOATS BLACK OUT/Dolly 3MAN country-wide tour
 
February 26 @ Takadanobaba AREA
March 7 @ Niigata Live Hall GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE
March 9 @ Sendai HOOK
March 11 @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
March 12 @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
March 16 @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
March 18 @ Matsuyama SALON KITTY
March 20 @ Osaka FAN J twice
March 21 @ Nagoya ell.FITS ALL

-Hitomi Birthday LIVE-
 
March 30 @ Takadanobaba AREA
March 31 @ Takadanobaba AREA

【2012 Country-wide Oneman Tour “M・A・D actors”】
 
May 3 @ Urawa Narciss
May 5 @ Niigata GOLDEN PIGS BLACK STAGE
May 6 @ Yokohama F.A.D
May 11 @ Sendai HOOK
May 13 @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
May 19 @ Osaka FAN J twice
May 20 @ Nagoya ell.FITS ALL
May 27 @ Hakata DRUM SON
June 9 @ Shibuya AX

What a busy schedule!

Source: visunavi

A while back Moran announced that they will be having a two-month consecutive release, and just recently they’ve announced part two of the release! Part one, 「L’oiseau Bleu」is released just a few weeks away on 1/11/12. Part two is called 「Snowing」 and will be released on 2/8/12. There is a regular edition and a limited edition for both singles. Here are the details for each:

「L’oiseau Bleu」(1/11/12 )Regular Edition
1.) ロワゾ・ブルー (L’oiseau Bleu)
2.) 明日への剥離 (Ashita e no Hakuri)
3.) ホログラム (Hologram)
Get it on CDJapan here!

「L’oiseau Bleu」(1/11/12) Limited Edition
1.) ロワゾ・ブルー (L’oiseau Bleu)
2.) 明日への剥離 (Ashita e no Hakuri)
+ ロワゾ・ブルー (L’oiseau Bleu) PV
Get it on CDJapan here!

「Snowing」(2/8/12) Regular Edition
1.) Snowing
2.) 暁に燃ゆ (Akatsuki ni Moyu)
3.) Cello Suite

「Snowing」(2/8/12) Limited Edition
1.) Snowing
2.) 暁に燃ゆ (Akatsuki ni Moyu)
+Snowing PV

A two month consecutive sounds like a pretty nice way to start off a new year! And here’s a little random fact for you: L’oiseau Bleu means “Blue Bird” in French.

Source: CDJapan, OHP

FINAL2011

Venue: Takadanobaba AREA

Date: 2011.12.31(Sat)

Open/Start: 11:45 am / 12:30 pm

Ending Time: 12:00 am (after the countdown)

Advance/Day-of Tickets: ￥3,500 / ￥4,000 (plus a ￥500 drink ticket)

Acts: amber gris / Annie’s Black / Ap(r)il / AYABIE / BORN / DuelJewel / emmuree / L&DS / Luzmelt / Lycaon / MEJIBRAY / MoNoLith / Moran / ν［NEU］ / R指定 / Royz / SCREW / SOMATIC GUARDIAN / アンド (AND) / ダウト (D=OUT)

See what I mean?

Source: Takadanobaba AREA

Over the Edge

Venue: Shibuya Koukaikan (Shibuya Public Hall, Tokyo)

Date: 2011.12.31(Sat)

Open/Start: 1:00 pm / 1:30 pm

Tickets: ￥12,000

Acts:  AYABIE / DaizyStripper / DOGinTheパラレルワールドオーケストラ  / ドレミ團 (Doremidan) / ギルガメッシュ (girugamesh) / heidi. / JILS / lynch. / 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) / MERRY / Mix Speaker’s,Inc. / Moran / MUCC / Sadie / And more…

What bands would you guys want to see on New Year’s?

Source: e+

On November 23rd, they’ll be releasing a second compilation album of the same name and concept!

The title is 『CRUSH!2-90’s V-Rock best hit cover songs-』 and it will cost 3000 yen for sixteen tracks.

Artist and covers featured on the album are as follows:

01. Aoi – Mizerable by GACKT
02. Anne’s Black – ゴキゲン鳥〜crawler is crazy〜 (Gokigen Tori~crawler is crazy~) by SOPHIA
03. ADAPTER。 – FLOWERS OF ROMANCE by CASCADE
04. R指定 (R-Shitei) – ゆらめき (Yurameki) by Dir en Grey
05. amber gris – SHINE by LUNA SEA
06. OZ – 白い闇 by Rouage
07. ギルド (Guild) – グレイシャルLOVE Glacial LOVE) by SIAM SHADE
08. ケミカルピクチャーズ (Chemical Pictures) – JAM by THE YELLOW MONKEY
09. ZUCK – BEAT by 河村隆一 (Kawamura Ryuichi)
10. 9GOATS BLACK OUT – スピード (Speed) by BUCK-TICK
11. ν[NEU] – HOT LIMIT by T.M.Revolution
12. 花少年バディーズ (Hana Shounen Baddies) – 蜘蛛の意図 (Kumo no Ito) by PIERROT
13. HERO – 誘惑 (Yuuwaku) by GLAY
14. Blu-BiLLioN – 未来航路 (Mirai Kouro) by La’cryma Christi
15. メガマソ (Megamasso) – ROCKET DIVE by hide with Spread Beaver
16. Moran – ILLUMINATI by MALICE MIZER

The album is currently available for pre-ordering at CDJapan!

Which cover do you think sounds most interesting? Personally, I’d like to hear Moran’s ILLUMINATI.

Source: Brand-x, CDJapan

Sales and discounts are also being donated including artist and designer Takuya Angel’s shop, who is donating all the proceeds to the Save the Heart Foundation. His shares a personal note stating his mother’s home was destroyed. You can purchase stocked items for 20% off or out of stock items for 10% off! Check out his shop over here.

According to Kiwamu’s facebook:

“Starwave Records & Darkest Labyrinth will contribute a part of income from label online shop to “SHOW YOUR HEART” foundation between March 13 to April 30. As the artist, as the label, our power may be small. But we want to help something for earthquake victims.”

You can view his shop over here.

Sources: Show your heart, Takuya Angel, Kiwamu’s shop

Moran has released the tracklist for their upcoming mini-album, Apples. For those that don’t remember, the mini-album is comprised of songs written by ex-bassist Zill before his untimely death. Those songs have finally been recorded and will be released as a memorial to Zill and to open a new chapter for the band. The release is set for March 23rd for 2,625 yen.

Apples
01. 南へ (Minamihe)
02. 彼 (Are)
03. Breakfast on Monday
04. Fende
05. 欠陥のディテール (Kekkan no DETAIL)
06. Silent whisper
07. Bleach

Sounds like an interesting collection of songs. Are you planning to buy it?

Source: CROSS CAT

Source: OHP

What do you think of this volume of MadHatter?

Source: MadHatter

Also this is the first look with SIZNA added. What do you think?

Source: OHP

Bands playing at the event include:

December 30th Event Line Up:
LM.C / kαin / Cuckoo / Girugamesh / sadie / boogieman / heidi. / Mix Speaker’s Inc. / MUCC / lynch.

December 31th Event Line Up:
AYABIE / Awoi / GOLDEN BOMBER / DaizyStripper / DOG in THE Parallel World Orchestra / the bullet(+Ryouki (ex.KuRt) + Teruki (Antic Cafe) / Doremidan / Matenrou Opera / Moran and more…

So are you excited? Do you think the singer will do well at fitting in with the weird coolness of boogieman?

Source: boogieman twitter, vkdb

There will also be another live on October 14th called Moran Zill – mourning live -「Stand by Me」 at Shibuya O-EAST.

Random fact : Sizna’s birthday is also August 20th.

Sources: vkdb, Moran OHP

The event will be focused on remembering Jasmine You and Zill, we talked about the event which was originally hosted by Jakura called Haikei Yuu-sama～Jakou Renri Sou～.

Its a free event which is probably why it sold out already – if you’re going please let us know how the event played out.

Source: Soan blog

Zill was also known as 未波 (Minami), bassist for Cynical Biscuit, and as 三狼 (Saburo), bassist for KuRt.

Below is a translation of the family’s message posted by Soan, Moran’s drummer, on his blog.

To all supporters of Zill and Moran,

As of July 23rd, Zill of Moran has passed away due to deteriorating physical conditions.

We apologize from the bottom of our hearts for all the worry and trouble this has caused all fans and everyone concerned.

The wake and the funeral is planned to be held among relatives only.

We give our most heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported Zill, even then as Minami and Saburo.

Thank you very much.

And below is a message from Moran’s members and staff:

Zill, bassist for Moran, has been laid to eternal rest on July 23rd.

To everyone who has supported Zill and Moran, we regret to announce this news.

We had planned on resuming our activities by the end of this year. All of us cannot hide our overwhelming emotion at his death.

We had scheduled to begin our one man tour, 「Freeze」, at Nagoya Bottom Line on August 9th, but due to this, our plans have become completely undecided.

As the dates draw near, we hope to discuss this among us and release an official announcement at the soonest possible time.

We give you our utmost gratitude from the bottom of our hearts.

The entry has also stated that the news was first posted on Soan’s blog before any updates were made on the official website.

We offer our deepest condolences to Zill’s family, friends, and fans.

Rest in peace, Zill.

Source: Soan’s blog, vkdb

Since Velo left Moran, the band had decided to pause activities and the remaining members had even decided to revive their ex-bands, Fatima and KuRt.
KuRt’s oneday revival has already passed, as the live was on February 25th, but don’t forget that the tickets to Fatima’s oneday revival are still available!

According to Moran’s schedule, there is one live to be held at Takadanobaba AREA on March 30th, entitled 「怪人達の謝肉祭」 (Kaijintachi no Shanikusai), which is Hitomi’s birthday event.

Performing at this live will be:
Hitomi (Moran)
Zill (Moran)
Soan (Moran)
aie (the studs)
真悟 (Shingo) (ex-sugar)
冴 (Sae) (ex.BABYLON)
良一 (Ryouichi) (ex.BABYLON)
青月 泰山(セロ弾き) (Seigetsu Taizan (Cello player))
and more

Tickets to this live will cost 3,000 yen in advance, while costing 3,500 yen at the door.

As for Zill’s birthday event, it will be held at LOFT PLUS ONE on April 14th and is titled 「Zill Birthday Acoustic Party」.

Tickets for his birthday live will cost 2,000 yen in advance and 2,500 yen at the door.

So far, the performers are:

Zill (Moran)
Hitomi (Moran)
Soan (Moran)
Tenten (Chemical Pictures)
Shinno (NoGoD)
and more

Source: OHP, Zill’s blog, Soan’s blog, Tenten’s blog

No tour dates or further info has been posted on either bands’ site but we’ll keep you posted when we find out more info.

EDIT: Seems like the site took down the section they had the bands listed under. ;o; – we’ll post when we get more info about this.

Source: A.S.S. Productions

They have cancelled the shows on November 9th at Nagoya E.L.L, November 10th at Osaka FNAJ twice and Noevmber 12th at Hakata DRUM SON.

Instead of a performance, Hitomi, Velo and Soan will make an appearance at the livehouses to greet the fans.

The lives have been rescheduled to the following dates:
November 25th @ Nagoya E.L.L
November 26th @ Osaka FANJ twice
November 30th @ Hakata DRUM SON

They apologize to the fans for the trouble, and causing concern, but asks for everyone’s understanding in the matter.

Source: BMA, OHP

Hitomi and Soan of Moran loves soba (buckwheat noodles). BUT, they will only eat the soba from a specific shop they like that’s close to one of the venues they played at. Are there any foods that you like but will only eat a specific brand/shop/type?

Big Ern likes all types of carrots, big or small, long or short!