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Great news for SCREW fans!
It appears that ゆうと (Yuuto), ex-bassist of SCREW is back as 宮城由有 (Miyagi Yuu) and is acting as a support bassist for a non-Visual Kei band, bloom.
Yuu will be performing with them at their 4th one-man entitled 「4U」at Shibuya club asia, which is to be held on April 3rd!
Doors will open at 17:30 and the live will start at 18:00, and tickets will cost 2,500 yen
Yuu has also started a blog which is located here.
And of course, a photo of him.
Source: SCREW LJ community
Well isn’t this interesting!
PS Company will be having an event on May 30th entitled 「TRIBAL ARIVALL Vol.100」at Shibuya AX!
The bands featuring are Alice Nine, Kra, SuG, SCREW, ViViD and also, a “mystery session band” formed by the company, THE 東京 HIGH BLACK (THE TOKYO HIGH BLACK)!
Tickets will go on sale from March 27th until May 26th and are 7,500 yen for standing while seat tickets are 8,000 yen, with an additional 500 yen for drinks.
Doors will be open at 16:00 and the event will start at 16:45.
So, any idea who will be in this mystery session band?
Source: OHP, SuG LJ community
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
SPEED DISK label is going to organize an amazing tour, kicking off in April. It will be called 「森羅万象tour’10#2」 (Shinrabanshou tour’10#2) and consist of 12 gigs all over Japan:
Date: April 8th @ Nagoya e.l.l.
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), アンド (And), ViViD, SCREW, Dolly, HERO,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 9th @ Osaka BIG CAT
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), アンド (And), ViViD, SCREW, Dolly, HERO,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 10th @ Okayama IMAGE
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 12th @ Kagoshima CAPARVO HALL
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 13th @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 15th @ Kanazawa AZ
Performing: UnsraW, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 16th @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX
Performing: UnsraW, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 17th @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (And), SCREW, ゾロ (Zoro), Dolly,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 19th @ Kooriyama CLUB#9
Performing: Administrator, アンド (And), ViViD, SCREW, ゾロ (Zoro), Dolly,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 20th @ Sendai darwin
Performing: Administrator, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 22nd @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Performing: Administrator, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】
Date: April 22nd @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Performing: UnsraW, R指定 (R-Shitei), Administrator, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】
Tickets for each concert will cost 3800 yen in advance and 4300 on the day of the event.
Source: Visunavi
Today’s Random Fact of the Day comes from Byou of SCREW. When asked what his fetish was, he answered “myself”.
At least he’s being honest!
SCREW is releasing a cd/dvd that can only be bought at their oneman on January 9th. If they have any copies left over, they plan to sell it via mail order. The release is called TOUR09 X-RAYS OF SCREW and ANAPHYLAXIS and will contain nine tracks and live clips of Finland, other lives and seven pvs! Its about 120 minutes of video!
Track Listing:
1. DEADLY SILENCE
2. ANAPHYLAXIS (new song)
3. VANQUISH
4. END IN TRAGEDY
5. VAIN HOPE
6. CELESTIAL BLISS
7. VEGAS
8. REND:LOOP
9. THICK-SKINNEDCONTRADICTION
DVD:
TOUR09 X-RAYS OF SCREW『THE FINAL』live + Finland live + 7PVs
You can see a live preview over here on their HP. Widepok over at LJ, ripped the video.
Hi there! This was an interview that I had translated in September/October, and I don’t think everyone has actually read it yet so why not spread the love on S-T 
~
This is Kazuki of SCREW’s ROCK AND READ interview, and these R&R interviews give quite a bit of information of their childhood and personal lives, etc. Hopefully, you’ll all enjoy it as
much as I did translating it!
Some notes before you read on~
[~] = my input to make the sentence flow, and when it’s minimized it’s a Translator Note, while (~) means that it’s originally in the interview.
Enjoy!
Firstly, please tell us where you were born.
★I was born and raised in Tottori’s mountain recesses, and when I was small I was really cute or so my mom says. As I as a bad child, I occasionally had lower grades in primary school and to my classmates I said such things as “It’s because you have to call me Kazuki-sama” and also “If you don’t call me by that name then our friendship is over”. Well, I am a person that helps people get to their feet, so all they had to do was say “Kazuki-sama” as if they were crying. Replacing my heart from there, I became a good child (laughs)Generally a brat?
★Yeah, I was pretty much the biggest brat.Was it like that around the time of kindergarten?
★The time around kindergarten, I almost don’t remember anything. But I remember coming to class as showing a girl’s underwear……So maybe that beginning of life is a memory?
★……you could say that (laughs). It gives an awful impact for the event, but I didn’t put the underwear on or anything. Though I remember giving up to display the skirt, it’s a really intense memory.
Thanks to Kazuki for the update!
Well, as Adrienne announced here, Yuuto was leaving SCREW as of their December 31st live.
But they’ve added a new Special Night Show on January 9, 2010.
It is entitled ～SECRET主義の非公式集会～ (SECRET~Shuki no Hikoushiki Shuukai).
The tickets for the live go on sale November 4th, and they cost 3675yen.
And this will become Yuuto’s last live with the band.
Source: SCREW OHP
I’m sure that there are a lot of SCREW fans who would like to know more about Yuuto’s decision. Each member has posted a comment on the OHP regarding the news and the future of the band.
Please do not post this translation elsewhere without express permission.
Yuuto
I’m sorry for the unexpected and surprising announcement.
I have decided that I will be leaving SCREW.
The reasons behind my decision are musical differences, and also because there is a gap between the band’s direction, and my own.
I discussed it with the members numerous times, but for the sake of both SCREW and myself, this is the solution that we have decided on.
To all the fans that have been supporting me, and to all those connected to the band that I’m indebted to, I can’t put into words how truly, truly grateful I am.
I’m sorry that things came to this, and I’m sorry for causing you to feel disappointed.
Being absorbed with playing the bass in SCREW, I’ve made a lot of memories which have become a great part of my life. With this force, I will continue to move forward.
I also feel that SCREW will continue to progress even more than we are now.
Even though we are going down different paths, we will each be doing our best down those respective roads, and therefore I will be happy if the fans will continue to support us.
For everything thus far, I truly thank you.
Byou
I’m sorry for causing confusion with the abrupt announcement.
It’s not something that came about instantly, but after thinking, and thinking and thinking, this is the solution that we have arrived at.
It’s not that disbanding didn’t cross my mind, however, I feel that for all the fans who encourage us, and for all the people that support us, and most of all for myself personally, SCREW is not yet over.
I want to enjoy the few lives we have left with the five of us as best we can.
This is not something negative, but instead is us facing-foward, so I want you to keep watching warmly over us.
Finally, thank you for always supporting SCREW.
Kazuki
As mentioned on our HP, Yuuto has decided to leave SCREW.
I’m sure there are those who feel confused, unhappy and have lost trust in us with this abrupt announcement.
It’s not something that’s simple to accept, but we feel that for the sake of all of us truly advancing, this is the path we must take.
The time that the five of us have spent together in SCREW, is a fortune that money can’t buy, and honestly, I have grown from it.
Even though we will be taking different paths, our feelings on our progress this far is the same.
For that reason, until it’s the end of the five of us in SCREW, and also as we go down different paths, please continue to support us.
Manabu
I’m truly sorry for the sudden announcement.
I’ve been in the band believing that SCREW is SCREW with all five of us.
Therefore, at the beginning, I couldn’t accept that Yuuto was going to leave, and I felt like I would give just about anything (to have him stay). However, However, I’ve come to realize that I have a new respect for the future of this important friend in which we’ve taken care of each other, and shared in both happiness and sorrow.
Thinking about how all the fans who support us must feel, is very painful. This decision, according to both Yuuto and SCREW, is something that we think is positive and constructive.
And with this as our answer, SCREW has made a fresh decision to push forward.
I hope that all of our fans can understand. Somehow or another, I want you to believe in us.
Jin
Since SCREW’s formation, my friend Yuuto, who I have supported and been supported by, who I’ve laughed with, made songs and performed lives with, has decided to leave the band.
When I said friend, I meant family.
Yuuto leaving is a result of many discussions with the members, and the biggest reasons are musical differences in SCREW’s future direction, and differences in opinions. Of course it’s not something that you can feel simply about.
I think that all of the fans have been very, very shocked. I think that it’s hard for you to immediately understand it. And there has been some discourtesy as well, but this decision is because of the friendship between Yuuto and the four of us.
In reality, it’s hard to accept, but honestly we’ve decided to face this with a positive attitude, and I hope that you can continue to support both Yuuto and SCREW.
As far as Yuuto’s last days in SCREW go, please watch him until the very end. SCREW will continue to be an important part of both the fans lives, and Yuuto’s life.
Yuuchan, for everything, honestly and truly, thank you.
Source: OHP
SCREW has posted the following announcement on their OHP:
To all the fans who have been supporting SCREW,
We truly thank you for always supporting SCREW. The members have an important announcement for everyone.
Even though he’s been our bassist since the beginning of our activities, Yuuto will be leaving the band on December 31st, 2009.We had countless discussions regarding his decision, and in the end this was the result that was reached. We deeply apologize to all of our fans.
However, after his departure both SCREW and Yuuto will be walking down fresh paths, and with that conclusion, we won’t be looking back. The five of us feel that this is a positive solution, so we hope that you can understand.
There are only a few lives remaining with Yuuto as part of the band, but we hope that you can cheer the five of us on until the very end.
PS COMPANY Co,.Ltd. / Indie PSC.
Source: vkdb, OHP
Edit: For anyone interested, translated versions of the member’s comments can be found here.
Sadie is presenting a live December 28th at Osaka BIG CAT titled 「THE UNITED KILLERS」. Performing with Sadie at the event will be ヴィドール (Vidoll), SCREW, lynch., アンド (AND), and アヲイ (Awoi). Tickets go on sale October 11th and will cost 4000 yen.
I’m a little surprised that girugamesh isn’t part of the event!
Source: lynch. OHP
We know many band mates have been roadies for their seniors. We mentioned Kagerou being a band that spawned out truly talented roadies! Did you know that even SCREW’s singer Byou roadied for them? Even now he is still close friends with Daisuke. A few years ago, Byou wrote in his diary about when he felt discouraged he could visit with Daisuke and feel better.
Its great to see such support between long time friends!
More bands have been announced for the festival. And now who playing when is now known! I would die from so much star power!!
October 24th
abingdon boys school
Alice Nine
ALI PROJECT
Angelo
BOUNTY
BREAKERZ
D
D’espairsRay
D’ERLANGER
ドレミ團 (Doremidan)
イロクイ。(Irokui.)
Kra
Marilyn Manson
Moi dix Mois
ニンジャマンジャパン (Ninjaman-japan)
PENICILLIN
SEX MACHINEGUNS
SOHODOLLS
SuG
高見沢俊彦 (Takamizawa Toshihiko)
ベルベット (VelBet)
ViViDOctober 25th
Aoi
And
彩冷える (Ayabie)
D=OUT
DaizyStripper
DuelJewel
exist†trace
heidi.
heidi.
Kagrra,
LM.C
LOVEX
メリー (Merry)
NEGATIVE
-OZ-
サディ (Sadie)
SCREW
土屋アンナ (Tsuchiya Anna)
the Gazette
the Underneath
【_Vani;lla】
Versailles –Philharmonic Quintet- (????)
ヴィドール (Vidoll)
Not sure if Versailles will cancel the appearance here as well.
Thanks to everyone who sent this one in. We received an unbelievable amount of people wanting to see this news on the site.
SCREW has updated their OHP with their newest look, as well as put up some samples for their upcoming full album, 「X-RAYS」 which is out on September 16th, and which we talked about here.
Since we haven’t published the tracklist on the site, here it is. And don’t forget to pre-order your copy if you haven’t already!
X-RAYS First Press Edition (3990 yen)
X-RAYS Regular Press Edition (3150 yen)
1. answer
2. VII CARDINAL SINS
3. RUIN AND DREAD
4. DYSPNEA
5. 幻影の鎖 (Genei no Kusari)
6. dust box
7. Haze
8. ブラックモンスター (Black Monster)
9. FIREFLY
10. DRASTIC SLAVER
11. 揺籠 (Yurikago)
Source: OHP
SCREW has opened up an official MySpace!
Check it out and show your support: http://www.myspace.com/screwofficial
Source: Indie PSC OHP
This is the full version of the excellent DVD distributed when they did 3 years of band and will be selling only the shows of the band and the Internet. Limited to 2000 copies.
More details coming soon
Source:Byou Blog
SCREW’s album, which we’ve talked about here – now has an official release date and information. The album will have 11 tracks, and limited edition will have a pv dvd for the track Genei no Kusari. Regular edition will only have the 11 tracks, sans dvd pv. Order your copy soon, its set to release 9.16.
Yay SCREW!
Source: CD Japan
I don’t believe this was posted about before, but if so, please excuse me.
I’m excited about this so much! Check out the main site at http://v-rockfes.com/ for more information, as well as a line-up of most of the artists.
A few of them are: Versailles, the Gazette, SuG, D’espairsRay, Sadie, ヴィドール, Moi dix Mois, etc…
In 2009 JAPAN will set its attention to the WORLD!
We proudly present this year’s Festival of Festivals!
In October 2009 more than 50 artists will participate
in the world’s largest visual-kei festival ever…V-ROCK!
For two days on four stages Makuhari Messe will be transformed into sacred ground.
More than 50 bands from overseas and Japan will provide the greatest live spectacle ever!As well as space for live performances there will be space for other events made available for you:
A lobby area where you can meet artists and participate in events
An international food court where you can sample foods of the world
Space where you can purchase exclusive event/artist goods
A flea market where you can sell your own goods
Areas where you can freshen up and rest and relaxOn July 19th, 2009 (Japan time) the madness begins!
For those living outside of Japan, you can purchase tickets as part of a tour-package.GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE: October, 24th (SAT)-25th (SUN)
VENUE: CHIBA MAKUHARI MESSE
TICKET: 1-DAY TICKET 12,000 JPY (tax-included) / 2-DAY TICKET 20,000 JPY (tax-included)
Source: V-RockFes.com
JrockSuomi is proud to announce the second artist guest for Tsukicon – SCREW! As you might remember, Tsukicon will be held on October 17-18th in Helsinki, Finland, and the first artist announced was vistlip.
More information on Tsukicon can be found on the official Tsukicon site (English version here).
Source: JrockSuomi
It’s that time of day again and today’s random fact comes from Byou, vocalist of SCREW. He recently was asked questions submitted by fans and he answered them honestly. Perhaps a little too honestly…
Which do you like better on girls, short hair or long hair?
Long on top, short on the bottom.
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