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MUCC’s new single for Anime Opening
Posted on March 9, 2010 in Other, Release

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MUCC’s new single 『約束』 (yakusoku), which will be released in June as Inka mentioned here, is going to be used as the opening theme for the Anime 『閃光のナイトレイド』 (senkou no NIGHT RAID).

It is said that 『約束』 “holds the views that MUCC has and the views that the Anime portrays which synchronize with each other, and along with the combination of strings [orchestra] it puts across a complex yet obvious message, and is a musical masterpiece.”

The Anime will be aired in April 2010, which gives us a chance to preview MUCC’s single before its release!

Source: barks.jp

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MUCC on Music Fighter interview, 2008
Posted on February 26, 2010 in Interview, Translation

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MUCC appeared on the Music TV show ‘Music Fighter’ to talk about their past and their recent activities when they were releasing 「アゲハ」, and as I found it a lot of fun and informative for fans I translated it =)
MUCC as members themselves are incredibly funny and witty, however, it also means that I’ve had to add a lot of notes in small-print in order to explain their jokes! I hope you won’t find my annotations too annoying…

Here, they talk about everything from their childhood when they formed silly gangs, their love of soccer, how they never paid their apartment rent and hairdressers.

Enjoy!

[1 of the Presenters on this show is 'Sayaka Aoiki', and as there as specific notes to Aoiki herself I have named her in the interview but kept to "Presenter 1 & 2"  for the other presenters (the Comedian unit 'King Kong') to save confusion]

Presenter 1: Please welcome today’s guests; MUCC!
Presenter 2: The first time we met was quite a while ago, wasn’t it? I was scared of you at first! But now we’ve become acquaintances, haven’t we? (laughter)
Presenter 1: It’s your first time meeting MUCC, isn’t it, Aoiki?
Aoiki: Yes, it’s my first time meeting you, *neeeee? (gets thwacked on the head)
[*Here, Aoiki holds onto the "ne" unnecessarily, in a comically annoying way, and gets hit on the head by the other presenter - a common scene in Japanese comedy. "ne" in this sense means "didn't we?" or " right?"]
Tatsurou: Oh no, we sort of met at the Budoukan -
Aoiki: Ah! At the *L’arc en ciel gig!
[*Aoiki made an appearance in a gig with L'arc en ciel, which MUCC also appeared in]
Tatsurou: But only from far away. We sort of hid away and thought, “She’s so pretty” (laughter)
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MUCC’s news
Posted on February 14, 2010 in New release, Tour

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First of all, MUCC will be releasing a new single in June and a new full-album in Autumn! More details to follow.

What is more, the band has already planned an Autumn national tour:

October 30th @ Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall
October 31st @ Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall
November 3rd @ Mito LIGHT HOUSE
November 6th @ Sapporo PENNY LANE 24
November 9th @ Aomori Quarter
November 11th @ Yamagata MUSIC SHOWA Session
November 12th @ Sendai darwin
November 14th @ Koriyama HIPSHOT JAPAN
November 16th @ Nagoya Electric Lady Land
November 19th @ Osaka umeda AKASO
November 23rd @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX
November 25th @ Kobe CHCIKEN GEORGE
November 27th @ Kochi CARAVAN SARY
November 29th @ Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO
December 1st @ Kagoshima CAPARVO HALL
December 3rd @ Kumamoto DRUM Be-9
December 5th @ Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS
December 7th @ Kyoto FANJ
December 9th @ Gifu club-G
December 11th @ Niigata LOTS
December 14th @ Chiba Kashiwa Drunkard’s STADIUM
December 16th @ Tokyo Kichijoji CLUB SEATA
December 21st @ Okinawa Sakurazaka Central

This is what I call far-reaching plans!

Source: Official MySpace

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SCREW’s new member and news
Posted on February 9, 2010 in Event, Lives, New member, New release

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Thanks to Pi. for the heads up!

SCREW has announced the newest addition to their line-up!
Their new bassist is ルイ (Rui), who was formerly in various bands such as Gimmick, Garnet, Mudgett, juliadoll and Jewel. He became an official member at their live today; February 9th.

You can find Rui’s Ameba here: http://ameblo.jp/rui-screw/

The band has posed a video comment on their OHP introducing Rui, so check it out if you’re interested. Click to go to their OHP.

Along with their new member, SCREW will be holding a two consecutive month release campaign!
The first single will come out on May 12th and is titled 「Cursed Hurricane」 and the next will be out on June 9th, and titled 「ANCIENT RAIN」.

Details on both releases will be available at a later date.

SCREW will also be very busy in both April and May as they participate in the Shinrabanshow tour ‘10 #2, which you can find more about here.

Along with the tour, they’ll be performing in the SHOXX 20 year anniversary celebrate, SHOCK WAVE 2010, with Alice Nine, LM.C, MUCC and Plastic Tree that takes place on April 29th at JCB Hall. Tickets for the show cost 5500 yen a piece.

SCREW will also be playing on the following dates and venues in May:
May 1st @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
May 3rd @ Osaka BIG CAT
May 4th @ Nagoya Bottom Line
May 8th @ Sendai darwin
May 10th @ Shibuya O-EAST
May 29th @ Shibuya AX

Source: OHP

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random fact of the day
Posted on January 14, 2010 in Random Fact

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Did you know that according to Oricon, Versailles’ release PRINCE & PRINCESS was 11th on the top indie releases of 2009?!

Who else is on the list? Ken, MUCC and VAMPS! You can see the full list here.

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Random Fact of the Day
Posted on January 13, 2010 in Random Fact

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Today’s Random Fact of the Day comes to us from MUCC’s Tatsurou. He once revealed that he likes actress Maki Horikita!

Who are your favorite Japanese actresses, ST readers?

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MUCC opening for GUNS N’ ROSES
Posted on December 14, 2009 in Cool, Event

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This is kinda cool and kinda random. On December 16th and 19th – MUCC will be the opening act for the American band – GUNS N’ ROSES on their Chinese Democracy World Tour in Japan. So MUCC will join them on December 16th at Osaka and play at Kyocera Dome. Then they will rejoin GNR again on December 19th at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo!

Pretty interesting. What do you think?

Source: Myspace

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random fact of the day
Posted on November 20, 2009 in Random Fact

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Have you guys read the manga or seen the anime or movie DMC? Detroit Metal City is a popular manga/anime especially among bands…why? Because its a story of a lonely nerd who dreams of pop stardom only to become a frontman for a visual metal band. Nerd by day, scary demon rock star by night.

Okay okay I am rambling but the fact is actually a tribute soundtrack was released when the OVA and film was released. The album is called Detroit Metal City: Tribute to Krauser II the metal mix. The album had many well known bands and solo acts covering their own songs in a more metal tone. One of these bands were MUCC!! Interesting right?

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Karasu
Posted on November 7, 2009 in New band

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カラス (Karasu) is a new neo visual kei “super unit” that has a very interesting composition of musicians!

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The line-up for the project is:
Vocals - 逹瑯 (Tatsurou) [from MUCC]
Guitar - ヒロト (Hiroto) [from Alice 9]
Guitar - 美月 (Mizuki) [from Sadie]
Bass - dunch [from jealkb]
Drums - ケンゾ (Kenzo) [from Ayabie]

Originally, the band was meant to only be a one night jam session, organized by the vocalist, Tatsurou. However, they now are like a crow, which has grown and expanded, and is spreading its wings.

They first performed on August 15th at the MAVERICK DC GROUP PRESENTS JACK IN THE BOX 2009 SUMMER live. They played two cover songs, as well as their original number, 「LASTICA」, which you can hear a sample of on their official MySpace.

For three months after their performance, the band has been busy “underwater” recording, and this November have brought 「LASTICA」 back to the scene with their 「LASTICA Studio ver.」. They are adding the finishing touches to the song which is catchy, and has an industrial sound with passionate lyrics, perfectly appropriate for “neo visual kei”.

Is ‘Karasu’ (which means ‘crow’) something that will fly away and disappear? Or, is it something magnificent, willful, that will suddenly and unexpected swoop down on you? From here on, you will not be able to take your eyes away from their activities.

So if you haven’t already, make sure you add them on MySpace to show your support!

Source: Inka, Alice 9 OHP, Official MySpace

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MUCC finishing up tour
Posted on November 2, 2009 in Blog, Hahaha

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You can read their adventures on their official myspace but Miya wrote a funny entry the other night.

…by the way, sometimes I see this kind of equipment at hotels in overseas.
Water runs like this,

water

I still don’t know what this is for.
And you need to care when you turn the faucet on.
Otherwise, water gushes and it reaches ceiling.
Is this for… face wash?
Hmm, I’m in a rotten mood.

Ummmm isn’t that a bidet? Did anyone see MUCC at any of their tour dates?

Source: MUCC Myspace

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MUCC WINTER CIRCUIT 2010
Posted on October 14, 2009 in News, Oneman, Tour

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MUCC’s WINTER CIRCUIT 2010 Tokyo & Osaka Hall Tour has been decided!

WINTER CIRCUIT 2010 will be in February at Tokyo and Osaka.
Also, on February 5th at Yokosuka Geijutsu Theater MUCC will be sponsoring an event called「えん5」(En5).

SHOW DATES:
2010/02/14 @ NHK Hall
2010/02/17 @ NHK Osaka Hall

Sources: OHP, BMA

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MUCC. new look.
Posted on October 5, 2009 in Costumes, News

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MUCC has updated their OHP profile with a new look! It’s different from their previous one and not as dark. Go check it out!

Source: OHP

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MUCC on tour in Europe & South America
Posted on October 4, 2009 in Overseas, Tour

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MUCC is in Europe at the moment on their -Solid Sphere- Tour. They are making the rounds at some of Europe’s coolest venues~! You can get your European tickets here. In November they are going to South America to do a couple of lives.

2009.10.06 Tue　Tulliklubi / Tampere (Finland)
2009.10.07 Wed　Tavastia / Helsinki (Finland)
2009.10.08 Thu　KB / Malmö (Sweden)
2009.10.10 Sat　Klubben / Stockholm (Sweden)
2009.10.11 Sun　Brewhouse / Gothenburg (Sweden)
2009.10.13 Tue　Vega / Copenhagen (Denmark)
2009.10.14 Wed　De Helling / Utrecht (Netherland)
2009.10.16 Fri　Zeche / Bochum (Germany)
2009.10.17 Sat　Backstage Halle o. Werk Munich / Munich (Germany)
2009.10.18 Sun　Columbiaclub / Berlin (Germany)
2009.10.20 Tue　La Laiterie / Strasbourg (France)
2009.10.21 Wed　O2 Academy Islington / London （UK）
2009.10.23 Fri　Elysee Montmartre / Paris (France)
2009.10.24 Sat　Barbey / Bordeaux (France)
2009.10.25 Sun　Salamandra / Barcelona (Spain)

South & North America – so far only 2 stops so lets hope they add some more cities!

2009.10.29 Thu　Teatro Novedades / Santiago (Chile)
2009.11.01 Sun　Corco Volador / Mexico City (Mexico)

Anyone going to any of these lives? Random but the guys were in Europe this time last year as well!
Source: HP

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MUCC’s new single
Posted on October 3, 2009 in New release

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MUCC will be releasing a new single on November 25th called 「フリージア」 (Freesia), and it’s coming out in two types.

First we have the Limited Press Edition which costs 1680 yen and contains three tracks. They also plan to enclose some time of promotional item in the first press edition.

Then there’s also a Regular Press Edition , which contains two tracks. However, one of the tracks on this type of the release is not available on the first press edition.

This is the third single that ken from L’Arc~en~Ciel will produce for the band, and it features a ballade! The ballade is a different type of ‘flavour’ from MUCC has produced thus far, giving them a new essence.

Ready to pre-order your copies? Click the [red] links above!

Source: Jishuban Club, CDJapan

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Tokyo Underground: Level 16
Posted on September 10, 2009 in Event, News

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A three-man live called 「東京地下室〜地下十六階〜」(Tokyo Chikashitsu~Chika juuroku-kai~; Tokyo Underground~Underground 16th level~) will be held on November 18th at Zepp Tokyo! The three performing will be MUCC, Plastic Tree, and cali≠gari. Atendees who present their ticket will receive a free commemorative towel and sticker set. 

Sub acts include: Onan Spelmermaid / Anemone / Hibiko / Romi

Tickets will cost 1,0000 yen if booked in advance and 2,100 yen if bought on that day. 

Source: OHPs, BMA

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An interesting twoman live
Posted on July 18, 2009 in Event

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Now here’s a pair I didn’t see coming.

ムック (MUCC) and Alice Nine are teaming up for a twoman live on September 9th at Namba Hatch.

The event is called 「BUZZ MANIAX [FM OSAKA "BUZZ ROCK"] presents」 and it costs 4500 yen to attend. Tickets go on sale starting August 8th.

Source: BMA

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MUCC news
Posted on June 18, 2009 in New release, Overseas

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Starting in August, MUCC will be having a three consecutive week release!

The first release will be a DVD which is out on August 5th called 「The Clips ~ track of six nine ~」. This DVD contains PV clips from all their single releases after their major debut and will cost 3800 yen.

Tracklist
01. 最終列車 (Saishuu Ressha)
02. ガーベラ (Gerbera)
03. 流星 (Ryuusei)
04. 謡声 (Utogoe)
05. ホリゾント (Horizont)
06. リブラ (Libra)
07. フライト (Flight)
08. ファズ (Fuzz)
09. アゲハ (Ageha)
10. 空と糸 (Sora to Ito)

♪ Pre-order Your Copy

The second comes out on August 12th, and is called 「カップリング・ベスト」 (Coupling Best). As the title suggests, it’s a CD that contains the coupling tracks (or B sides) of all their singles from their major debut onwards. Also included is a special track, 「リブラ feat. Candle」 (Libra). The release costs 3000 yen.

Tracklist
01. チェインリング (Chain Ring)
02. どしゃぶりの勝者 (Doshaburi no Shousha)
03. 遮断 (Shadan)
04. 青い森 (Aoi Mori)
05. 燈映 (Touei)
06. メディアの銃声 (Media no Juusei)
07. コンクリート 082 (Concrete 082)
08. 悲しい話 (Kanashii Hanashi)
09. カナリア (Canary)
10. 白日 (Hakujitsu)
11. 僕等の影 (Bokura no Kage)
12. 心色 (Kokorio)
13. 気化熱 (Kikanetsu)
14. ガーベラ surf ver. (Gerbera)
15. 茜空 (Akanezora)
16. 最終列車～70‘S ver～ (Saishuu Ressha)
17. G.M.C
18. Libra feat. Candle

♪ Pre-order Your Copy

Last but not list, is the final release on August 19th called 「カップリング・ワースト」 (Coupling Worst) which contains the B-side tracks from the singles released in their indie days. Also included will be four rare songs which are currently not included on any of their albums. Similar to the Coupling Best, this release also costs 3000 yen.

Tracklist
01. 語り部の詩 (Kataribe no Shi)
02. 死生、命あり (Shisei, Inochi ari)
03. 月の砂丘 (Tsuki no Sakyuu)
04. ぬけがら (Nukegara)
05. 夢死 (Mushi)
06. 儚くとも (Hakanakutomo)
07. 商業思想狂時代考偲曲 [70’s ver.] (Shougyou Shisou Kyou Jidaikou)
08. 水槽 (Suisou)
09. 君に幸あれ (Kimi ni Sachiare)
10. 五月雨 (Samidare)
11. 嘘で歪む心臓 (Uso de Yukamu Shinzou)
12. 砂の城 (Suna no Shiro)
13. 黒煙 (Kokuen)
14. 廃 (Hai)
15. 焼け跡 (Yakeato)

♪ Pre-order Your Copy

In other exciting news, the band has announced that they will be heading overseas from October 3rd until November 3rd.

They will be playing in thirteen different countries on their 「MUCC WORLD CIRCUIT 2009-Solid Sphere-」 tour. Included is their debut in South America where they will be playing in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Other countries on the list include England, France and Germany.

Further details will be available at a later date, and we’ll update you when we know more!

Source: BMA, CDJapan, OHP

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MATCH UP ‘09 -SUMMER SERIES-
Posted on June 16, 2009 in Lives

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An exciting summer live entitled MATCH UP ‘09 -SUMMER SERIES- was announced earlier this week and the line up already seems promising. Confirmed to be performing are D’espairsRay, abingdon boys school, and ムック (MUCC). The performance date is set for August 9th, tickets will cost 5800 yen and will go on sale July 4th. We’ll keep you posted if and when more bands are confirmed to be performing!

Source:D’espairsRay OHP

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Jack in the box 2009!
Posted on May 28, 2009 in Event

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Girugamesh’s myspace updated with the following exciting news! If you remember last year’s event was pretty cool. Hope this year they record and show it on tv too!

JACK IN THE BOX 2009 SUMMER Appearance Confirmed!!

JACK IN THE BOX 2009 SUMMER

2009.08.15(SAT)
Makuhari Messe Hall 1-3
OPEN 11:00 / START 13:00

[Appearance]
acid android / girugamesh / Ken / MUCC / SID / tetsu / ZORO / 44MAGNUM / BREAKERZ / cali∦gari / Kinniku Shoujo Tai

MAVERICK DC SUPER ALL STARS / and more…

Source: myspace, jitb, HINGHONG@LJ

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MUCC’s 2009 Japan Tour
Posted on March 16, 2009 in Tour

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MUCC has announced their newest tour which will kick off in May and cover fifteen places around Japan!

The tour will be called 「球体」 (Kyuutai; Sphere) and the details and venues are as follows.

May 12th ＠ Namba Hatch
May 14th ＠ Gifu club-G
May 18th ＠ Sapporo Penny Lane 24
May 19th ＠ Sapporo Penny Lane 24
May 22nd ＠CLUB CITTA
May 25th ＠ Hiroshima Club Quattro
May 28th ＠ Zepp Nagoya
May 30th ＠ Kouchi BAY5 SQUARE
June 02nd @ Okayama CRAZYMAMA KINGDOM
June 04th ＠ Kagoshima CAPARVO HALL
June 05th ＠ Fukuoka RUM LOGOS
June 07th ＠ Kyoto FANJ
June 11th ＠Zepp Sendai
June 13th ＠ Niigata LOTS
June 14th ＠Kanazawa EIGHT HALL
June 17th ＠ JCB Hall

Each show costs 4800 yen to attend, except the Tokyo show which is 5300 yen. Tickets go on sale starting April 11th.

Source: BMA, OHP

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