• 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-

    -LEON- is a five-piece band from Gunma comprising of Yuji on vocals, Shin and Koya on guitars, Yamato on bass, and Masashi on drums. Mixing Asian cultural influences with visual rock, -LEON- has a heavy, modern sound with a distinct, ethereal flavor. On December 13th, the band released their first three track mini-album, 「REGULUS」 along with a PV for their song, 「Kokou ni Tou Tsuioku no Kagen no Tsuki」. The members of -LEON- took time to answer a few of our questions, so take a read through... Read→

  • 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

    O-PARTS is a two-man unit that started in June of 2009, formed by vocalist sho-ka (ex. Vogus Image) and bassist Jun (GaGaaalinG, ex. WAIVE). On August 20th, they released their first maxi-single entitled 「向日葵」 (Himawari) which included four tracks, all of which made it into the top ten of the Oricon Indies ranking. On May 26th, their second maxi-single, 「煌[kou]」 was released and will be available through JapanFiles from June 6th. Both sho-ka and Jun took time out of their busy schedules... Read→

  • 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

    born is a five member band that began together under RENNY AMY, which was active from August 2005, until December 31st, 2006. Shortly after, the same five members created D&L, and eventually changed their name to ‘born’ on April 9th, 2008 with the sponsored event at Takadanobaba AREA called “born presents 「bug scremo vol.01」”. About a week later, they released their first demonstration single, entitled 「Dust pain」, which was followed by the tour, 「Abnormal skin’s」. Since... Read→

  • Interview with Satsuki

    砂月-Satsuki- began his solo career on February 14th, 2009, after spending seven years as the vocalist for RENTRER EN SOI. His first solo release, 「AWAKE」 came out via his online shop on May 9th, and that month he also started his 「AWAKENING TO MOONLIGHT」 tour, which even made a stop in Los Angeles, California. His next release, 「CRYSTAL」 was out on August 21st, which was followed by his 「PEER INTO YOUR CRYSTAL HEART」 tour, where he preformed in both Tokyo and Las Vegas, Nevada. ... Read→

Posted on August 8, 2010 in Twitter

even-more-band-members-on-twitter

Thanks to everyone who send some of these in!

It seems that more and more musicians have joined Twitter recently. Some of these aren’t that new, but haven’t been mentioned here yet, so here you go:

ALiBi’s Kai @ alibikai

Alice Nine’s Shou @ AliceNine_SHOU
Alice Nine’s Saga @ AliceNine_saga

Awoi’s Sin @ sin_AWOI
Awoi’s Ryo @ Ryo_AWOI

Baddies’ Tsubuku @ mattsun2272
Baddies’ Minemura @ minemuraakinori

ex. ClearVeil’s Ryuuto @ amamiya_ryuto

Jully’s Yujiro @ yujiro_bass

LM.C’s Aiji @ Aiji_LMC

Marie’s kai @ Marie_kai
Marie’s haiji @ haijiMarie
Marie’s MIYA @ Marie_MIYA
Marie’s shito @ marieshito

MERRY’s Nero @ nerorythem
MERRY’s Yuu @ u_merry

MoNoLith’s Takafumi @ monotakafumi

SCREW’s Jin @ jin_screw
SCREW’s Kazuki @ kazuki_screw

Senkou Ichiza’s Ryoryo @ ryoryoryo0319

the GazettE’s Aoi @ Aoi_theGazettE

the Mouse’s Gin @ xxtheMousexxx [ex. Hucci]

Don’t forget to follow S-T.net on Twitter @ stdotnet!

Posted on July 29, 2010 in Cool, Costumes, Instore, Tour, Track Listing

news-from-dout

We have already talked about ダウト (D=OUT) joining Indie PSC and about the fact that they have planned to release a single and a DVD under new label. Finally there are more details about both of them! But first of all, let me show you the band’s new look:

The single will be entitled 「サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ」(Psychedelico∞Psychedelico) and will go on sale on October 8th in three types, two limited ones for 1890 and a regular one, which will cost 1575 yen:

Limited Type A:
[PRE-ORDER]

【CD】
1.サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. DANCE NUMBER

【DVD】
『サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ』(Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
PV & Making-of

Limited Type B:
[PRE-ORDER]

1. サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. DANCE NUMBER
3. 天秤ラバーズ (Tenbin Lovers)

Regular Type:
[PRE-ORDER]

1. サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. 天秤ラバーズ (Tenbin Lovers)
3. 御礼参り (Oreimairi)

The DVD will be entitled 「御礼参り EXPO’10」(Oreimairi EXPO’10) and will be released on September 29th. Here is what CDJapan says about the DVD:

Disc 1 features footage from their concert performance at Shibuya O-EAST on June 26, 2010 and at BIG CAT on April 25, 2010. Disc 2 features behind-the-scene footage.

It will cost 6930 yen, however, it will be limited to 2000 copies only so hurry up and pre-order it, while it’s still available!

Anyway, to commemorate both releases, the band will hold several instore events:

Date: September 18th, 15:00 @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: September 18th, 18:00 @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK
Details: Mini-Live, Talk & Handshake

Date: September 24th, 19:00 @ Jishubanclub
Details: “D=OUTalk~Anime Cosplay Meeting~” & Handshake

Date: October 2nd, 18:00 @ Sapporo GURUGURU
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: October 9th, 15:00 @ little HEARTS.
Details: Talk & Signing + Present raffle

Date: October 21st, 18:00 @ HMV Sakae
Details: Talk & Handshake

Date: October 30th, 17:00 @ Brand X
Details: Members’ personal property lottery + Handshake

Date: October 30th, 19:15 @ Brand X
Details: “Aye-aye” Game + Handshake

Date: November 4th, 17:00 @ Osaka ZEAL LINK
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: November 18th, 17:30 @ SKULL ROSE
Details: Talk & Handshake

Furthermore, they announced a new tour, which will kick off in September. It will be held under the name 「LIVE BAND TOUR’10」 and will consist of 47 (!) concerts. Details are as follows:

Date: September 4th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT) [Oneman]

Date: September 5th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT) [Oneman]

Date: September 11th @ Okinawa SALT&PEPPER
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT)

Date: September 17th @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 19th @ Mito LIGHT HOUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 20th @ Kashiwa PALOOZA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ν[NEU]

Date: September 23rd @ Club FLEEZ
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 25th @ Shinyokohama SUNPHONIX HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), Administrator, K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ZUCK, ν[NEU]

Date: September 26th @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin VJ-3
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], HERO

Date: October 3rd @ Sapporo MESSE HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 5th @ Aomori QUARTER
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 6th @ Morioka CLUB CHANGE WAVE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 7th @ Club SWINDLE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 8th @ Sendai HOOK
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】, MoNoLith

Date: October 11th @ Yamagata MUSIC SHOWA Session
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 12th @ Kooriyama CLUB#9
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 13th @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX mini
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 15th @ Tomiyama club MAIRO
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 16th @ Kanazawa AZ
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 17th @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, ViViD,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 19th @ Fukui CHOP
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 20th @ Matsuzaka M’AXA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 22nd @ Nagoya E.L.L
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 23rd @ Gifu club G
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), ZUCK, SCREW, HERO

Date: October 24th @ Shizuoka LIVE HOUSE Sunash
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW

Date: October 26th @ Koufu CONVICTION
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW

Date: November 2nd @ Shiga U★STONE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel

Date: November 3rd @ Nara Never Land
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel

Date: November 5th @ ESAKA MUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, spiv states, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 6th @ Kyoto FAN J
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 7th @ Wakayama LiveHouse&Club GATE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 9th @ Kobe VARIT.
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 10th @ Tokushima club GRINDHOUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 12th @ Takamatsu DIME
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 13th @ Kouchi DIME
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 14th @ Matsuyama SALON KITTY
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 16th @ Ooita T.O.P.S
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 17th @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 19th @ Miyazaki SR BOX
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 20th @ Kagoshima SR HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 21st @ Kumamoto DRUM Be-9
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 23rd @ Nagasaki DRUM Be-7
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 24th @ Saga LIVE HOUSE GEILS
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 26th @ Yamaguchi LIVE rise
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 27th @ Hiroshima NAMIKI JUNCTION
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 28th @ Okayama IMAGE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 30th @ Izumo APOLLO
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: December 12th @ Yonago Laughs
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

The tickets for oneman lives are 4000 yen a piece, whilst for events they cost 3800 yen in advance and 4300 yen at the door.

There is a special treat for the band’s fans though – a “special vacation” trip with the band on September 11th/12th. Of course you have to pay (and not a small amount of money) to go there, but if you do you:

・ get a shot with all the members
・ get to go to a ダウト (D=OUT) live (September 11th @ Okinawa SALT&PEPPER)
・ go to a lunch party with ダウト (D=OUT)
・ stay at the Pacific Hotel Okinawa, Port Hotel, or Okinawa Washington Hotel or another hotel of equal quality

the members are also planning a special project for all those who participate!

The prices depend on where you go from, more details are available here. Doesn’t it sound cool?

Finally, do not forget to check the band’s totally renewed OHP!

Source: OHP

Posted on July 16, 2010 in Costumes, New release, Oneman

screws-new-look-full-album-and-oneman

SCREW have announced that they’ll be releasing a new full album on November 17th! First of all let me present the band’s new look though:

It will be entitled 「DUALITY」 and will be available in 2 types. The limited type will include 11 songs + DVD with one music clip, whilst regular will include 13 songs only. Both types will cost 3675 yen.

Furthermore, the band will hold a oneman live called 「DUALITY SYMMETRY」on December 5th at Shibuya O-WEST. Tickets cost 3800 yen a piece.

Finally, there is a special section of the band’s OHP dedicated to the upcoming album, where you can see a special comment – just click here to see it.

Source: OHP

Posted on June 14, 2010 in Twitter

more-to-follow-on-twitter

Thanks to everyone who’s sent these in!

Well, more and more band members are signing up for Twitter!

Otokage’s Seiya @ seiya0305
Otokage’s Onimaru @ onimaru_otokage

SCREW’s Byo @ screw_byo
SCREW’s Rui @ rui_screw

Awoi’s Otogi @ otogi_AWOI
Awoi’s Saki @ saki_AWOI
Awoi’s Shou @ shou_AWOI

An Cafe’s Teruki @ iketeruki

LOKI’s Zachi @ zachizachi

Don’t forget you can always follow S-T.net on Twitter @ stdotnet!

Posted on May 22, 2010 in News, Tour

new-speed-disk-tour

SPEED DISK have announced another tour for this year! Entitled 「森羅万象tour’10#3」(Shinrabanshou tour’10 #3) and they will hold 15 shows.

Date: July 30th @ Shibuya O-EAST
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, VIDOLL, SCREW

Date: August 1st @ Koriyama CLUB#9
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, DuelJewel

Date: August 2nd @ Sendai darwin
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, DuelJewel

Date: August 4th @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 5th @ Sendai darwin
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 10th @ Nagano CLUB JUNKBOX
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 11th @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 12th @ Kanazawa AZ
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 14th @ Kyoto FANJ
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 15th @ Okayama CRAZY MAMA KINGDOM
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 17th @ Kagoshima CAPARVO HALL
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip

Date: August 18th @ Hakata DRUM LOGOS
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip

Date: August 20th @ Takamatsu DIME
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip

Date: August 21st @ Osaka BIGCAT
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip, DuelJewel

Date: August 22nd @ Nagoya E.L.L
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip, DuelJewel

All tickets are 4000 yen in advanced, and will be on sale from June 5th from Like an Edison Tokyo, ZEAL LINK Shibuya, Ticket Peer, Lawson Tickets and e+ while door tickets are 4500 yen.

Source: Label OHP

Posted on March 31, 2010 in Tour

a-sponsored-tour-for-oz

It has been recently announced that -OZ- will be sponsoring a tour this year! It will be called 「Volt.Age」 and take place in May and June.

Anyway, the dates are as follows:

Date: May 23rd @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing:-OZ-, 愛狂います。(Aicle.), amber gris, 己龍 (Kiryu), LuLu

Date: May 29th @ Okayama IMAGE
Performing:-OZ-, 愛狂います。(Aicle.), DEATHGAZE, セツナ神姫。(Setsuna Shinki.), ValettA

Date: May 30th @ Hiroshima NAMIKI JUNCTION
Performing:-OZ-, 愛狂います。(Aicle.), DEATHGAZE, Scarlett, ValettA

Date: June 1st @ Fukuoka DRUM SON
Performing:-OZ-, 愛狂います。(Aicle.), DEATHGAZE, etc

Date: June 3rd @ Osaka MUSE
Performing:-OZ-, SCREW, DEATHGAZE, LuLu, Lycaon

Date: June 4th @ Nagoya BOTTOM LINE
Performing:-OZ-, SCREW, DEATHGAZE, LuLu, Lycaon

Date: June 16th @ Kanagawa AZ
Performing:-OZ-, SCREW, DEATHGAZE, Virgil,【_Vani;lla】

Date: June 18th @ Sendai darwin
Performing:-OZ-, SCREW, Virgil,【_Vani;lla】, etc

Date: June 19th @ Niigata LOTS
Performing:-OZ-, SCREW, Virgil,【_Vani;lla】, etc

The tickets for each event will cost 3675 yen when bought in advance and 4200 yen at the door.

Source: Visunavi

Posted on March 25, 2010 in Instore, New release

details-on-screws-%e3%80%8ccursed-hurricane%e3%80%8d

Back in February we talked about the new single, 「Cursed Hurricane」, that SCREW would be releasing on May 12th.

At that time, only the title was available but now the details are out! The single is coming out in three types; two first press editions that are both limited to 3000 copies and cost 1890 yen, and a regular edition that costs 1575 yen.

First Press Edition Type A – Two track single, plus DVD [PRE-ORDER]
1. Cursed Hurricane
2. 小夜啼鳥 (Sayo Nakidori)
DVD - Cursed Hurricane PV

First Press Edition Type B – Three track single + booklet [PRE-ORDER]
1. Cursed Hurricane
2. 小夜啼鳥 (Sayo Nakidori)
3. Dainsleif

Regular Press Edition – Three track single [PRE-ORDER]
1. Cursed Hurricane
2. 小夜啼鳥 (Sayo Nakidori)
3. JELLYFISH

Each type comes with one randomly selected postcard.

If you purchase all three types at the same time from the PSC online shop, you will receive one of three randomly selected signed photos of the band. If you purchase all three at Jishuban Club, you will receive a special comment DVD. The special privileges for CDJapan and Brand-x have not yet been announced.

The band also has quite a long list of instore events to accompany the release of both 「Cursed Hurricane」 and the single that’s out on June 9th, 「ANCIENT RAIN」. Along with the dates and locations, what is needed to participate is also included.
April 30th @ Fukuoka SKULL ROSE - 「Cursed Hurricane」, A & B Type
May 2nd @ Osaka I.D. PILOT DEAD ONE – 「Cursed Hurricane」, A & B Type
May 15th @ Shibuya ZEAL LINK – 「Cursed Hurricane」, A & B Type
May 16th @ Jishuban Club – 「Cursed Hurricane」, A & B Type
May 23rd @ Brand-x – 「Cursed Hurricane」, A & B Type
May 29th @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK – 「Cursed Hurricane」, A & B Type
June 2nd @ Osaka I.D. PILOT DEAD ONE – 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type
June 6th @ Nagoya HVM Sakae – 「Cursed Hurricane」, A & B Type
June 12th @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK – 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type
June 17th @ Sendai HMV Seandai Ichibanchou – 「Cursed Hurricane」 and 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type
June 20th @ Niigata RISKY DRUG STORE – 「Cursed Hurricane」 and 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type
June 26th @ Jishuban Club – 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type
June 27th @ Shibuya ZEAL LINK – 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type
July 3rd @ Brand-x - 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type
August 6th @ Sapporo GURUGURU – 「Cursed Hurricane」 and 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type
August 19th @ Fukuoka SKULL ROSE - 「ANCIENT RAIN」, A & B Type

Please note that for some of the instore events, the single will have not been released yet. In those cases, you must have pre-ordered the versions necessary.

「ANCIENT RAIN」 will be released in almost the exact same format, but track details are not currently available, so we’ll update you in the future when they are.

Source: Brand-x, Jishuban Club, OHP

Posted on March 6, 2010 in Blog, Support

yuuto-of-ex-screw

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

Posted on March 6, 2010 in Event, Session

ps-company-event

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

Posted on February 9, 2010 in Event, Lives, New member, New release

screws-new-member-and-news

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

Posted on February 8, 2010 in Tour

new-speed-disk-tour

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

Posted on January 8, 2010 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

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!

Posted on December 30, 2009 in New release

preview-of-screws-live-only-release

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-SKINNED†CONTRADICTION
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.

Sources: SCREW LJ, HP, Addy

Posted on November 18, 2009 in Translation

rock-and-read-023-interview-with-kazuki-of-screw

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 :D ~

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.

Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on November 3, 2009 in Event, News

yuutos-last-live-with-screw

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

Posted on September 29, 2009 in Departure, Translation

screw-member-comments

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

Posted on September 29, 2009 in Departure

screw-loses-yuuto

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.

Posted on September 8, 2009 in Lives

sadie-presents-%e3%80%8cthe-united-killers%e3%80%8d

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

Posted on August 24, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

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!

Posted on August 19, 2009 in Event

v-rock-announced-more-bands

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)
ViViD

October 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.

Source: Myspace, HP

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