Yuichi departs from The Sound Bee HD
5
Jul, 2011
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As of June 30th – guitarist Yuichi has left The Sound Bee HD due to musical differences. From this moment on the band will continue as a four member group so please support both sides. The band has already taken him down from the site but you can still send him messages on his facebook.

Speaking of facebook, You just started her own profile so follow her over here.

Sources: OHP, Kiwamu FB
Posted in DepartureTags: The Sound Bee HD
THE SOUND BEE HD– new mini album & look
6
Apr, 2011
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THE SOUND BEE HD will release their new mini-album which is called [華] (hana) and it will be on sale on June 1st. It will contain 6 tracks and will be limited to 1000 copies only.
[Tracklist]
01. 宴 (Utage)
02. 華 (Hana)
03. 導 (Michibiki)
04. 咲乱 (Sakuran)
05. 翔 (Sho)
06. 永遠 (Eien)
Source: OHP.
Posted in Costumes, New releaseTags: The Sound Bee HD
XodiacK’s sponsored lives & blogs
4
Jan, 2011
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The new members of XodiacK have all opened up their blogs in Ameblo.

You can follow all of their blogs from the links below:
Eros @ http://ameblo.jp/xodiack-eros/
柾-masa- @ http://ameblo.jp/xodiack-masa/
闇人(Yamihito) @ http://ameblo.jp/xodiack-yamihito/
楓(Kaede) @ http://ameblo.jp/xodiack-kaede/
In additional, the band’s schedule page have also been updated.
They will be having some sponsored lives during January, the venues and dates are as follows:
「NEO Black Parade Vol.1」
Jan 06 (Thurs) @ Shibuya RUIDO K2
OPEN: 17:00 START: 17:30
Tickets: Advance 2800 yen & On that day 3300 yen
Performing artistes: ROMANESQUE A LIVE / XodiacK / Disfald / Buzz? New Year Light (Vo.RIONA, Gt.KOU (NEOPHILIA), Ba. Ran (the LEM), Dr. Maya (NEOPHILIA)
「END OF SORROW」
Jan 11 (Tue) @ Shinjuku RUIDO K4
OPEN/16: 00 START/16: 30
Tickets: Advance 2800 yen & On that day 3300 yen
Performing artistes: VAJRA / ReivieЯ / Kid / Polter geist / the darling / BUNNEIES / XodiacK
「Starwave Fest Vol.2- Starwave Records presents」
Jan 22 (Sat) @ Rock Maykan
OPEN: 15:30 / START 16:00
Tickets: Advance 3000 yen & On that day 3500 yen
Performing artistes: Calmando Qual / THE SOUND BEE HD / the fool / SUICIDE ALI / lix / Frenzy (Mr.SaTaN Solo project) / project-merrow-/XodiacK
Stay tuned for more information on their schedules in February.
Source: Kiwamu Kai’s Facebook & OHP
Posted in Blog, LivesTags: BUNNEIES, Calmando Qual, Disfald, Kid, LIX., NEOPHILIA, Polter Geist, project-me, ReivieЯ, SaTaN, SUICIDE ALI, the Darling, the fool, the LEM, The Sound Bee HD, VAJRA, XodiacK
Taa on the cover of madhatter magazine
10
Dec, 2010
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Volume 3 is out, Taa of LuLu is the cover boy on this issue. You can view the digital issue over here. This issue also features, a memorial for Zill, an interview with The Sound Bee HD and many more goodies.

What do you think of this volume of MadHatter?
Source: MadHatter
Posted in Cool, MagazineTags: LuLu, Moran, The Sound Bee HD
LIX. Changes Name
9
Oct, 2010
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Thanks to Mateluhi for sending it in.

After the departure of three of the members of LIX. on September 25th, the guitarist Yuu decided to change the name of the band.
LIX. have officially changed their name to lix, and the new lineup is Chihiro on vocals, and Yuu on guitar. They updated their website and blog with the change.
They have several upcoming performances this month and next month.
10/21- Osaka, Nishikujo BRAND NEW
Tickets: adv:2000/day:2500;
Open: 16:00, start: 16:30
Appearances: lix, Zig+Zag, Kathakalia, umbrella, 2nd Dyz, Black Mary, Resiment Eve, Pan-d-ra10/23- Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE
Tickets: adv:3000, door:3500
Open: 16:00, start: 16:30
THE SOUND BEE HD, lix, project -Merrow-, the fool, GPKISM, dieS, Dunkelheit11/7- Otsuka RED ZONE
11/14- Shinsaibashi Club Alive
Appearances: lix, SUICIDE ALI, THE SOUND BEE HD, 999-three nine-, Larme d’ange, MAGIER SEXALICE, umbrella, Magistina Saga
Tickets: adv:2500, start:3000
Open: 15:30, start: 16:00
It’s great to see they’ll keep pushing onward.
Source: OHP
Posted in Lives, Name Change, New member, NewsTags: 2nd Dyz, black mary, dieS, Dunkelheit, GPKISM, kathakalia, Larme d’ange, LIX., Misaruka, pan-d-ra, resiment eve, SUICIDE ALI, The Sound Bee HD, umbrella, ZigZag
The Sound Bee HD comes to NekoCon
21
Sep, 2010
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Looks like another band is coming to America for another con! This time its The Sound Bee HD coming to NekoCon for their very first American live. For those who don’t know, in the beginning of 2010 – the band joined Kiwamu’s new visual label: Starwave Records and since then have had released a new album and gained many new fans.

The con is set to be on November 5th – 7th in Virginia. So far no schedule has be set up for the band to see when their live and autograph signings will happen. Who is going?
Source: NekoCon
Posted in OverseasTags: The Sound Bee HD
Calmando Qual and The Sound bee HD reissues
23
Aug, 2010
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It appears that Calmando Qual is going to be re-releasing some of their previous works. The release date for them is September 8th. You can preorder your copy today at CDJapan, check it out:
Calmando Qual – Killer Fiction [limited edition reissue] 2190yen
Calmando Qual – Twisted Clock [limited edition reissue] 1429yen
Calmando Qual – [silent] [limited edition reissue] 1429yen
Calmando Qual – MORAL POLLUTION [limited edition reissue] 1429yen
Calmando Qual – mechanical mix with unjust blood [limited edition reissue] 2667yen

Dually noted, The Sound bee HD is also reissuing some releases on September 8th. Check it out:
THE SOUND BEE HD – Uchusen[limited edition reissue] 1000yen
THE SOUND BEE HD – MUTATION [limited edition reissue] 2000yen
Source: vsoku, CDJapan
Posted in ReleaseTags: Calmando Qual, The Sound Bee HD
VA for Starwave Records
10
May, 2010
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We talked about Darkest Labyrinth releasing a collective CD featuring bands from the label over here. Now Starwave Records is going to be releasing a label VA on June 30th.

To commemorate its formation in 2010, Starwave Records will release a compilation album containing 7 exclusive takes of songs by the label’s artists! A live event will be held on June 13 at Ikebukuro LIVE INN ROSA to commemorate the release of the compilation.
※If the album is ordered along with other merchandise, all items in the order will be shipped together when the item with the latest release date becomes available to ship, so it is recommended that customers purchase this album separately.
Live Schedule:
2010.06.13 Ikebukuro LIVE INN ROSA (Label event)Track List:
01. SUICIDE ALI / 一度きりの別れ道
02. the fool / MACHINEGUN
03. THE SOUND BEE HD / TRANS-FIXION
04. LIX. / ID:alice
05. SaTaN / JINGLEBELLS FROM THE HELL (New Take with Mr. SaTaN)
06. Calmando Qual / UNDEADMAN
07. Luzmelt / sink
Which track are you looking forward to?
Source: Kiwamu’s blog
Posted in New release, OmnibusTags: Calmando Qual, LIX., Luzmelt, SaTaN, SUICIDE ALI, the fool, The Sound Bee HD
Suicide Ali to be featured on cover of risknote
31
Mar, 2010
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Suicide Ali will be featured on the cover of the new Risknote that will be coming out in May. You can already preorder the issue at the label’s store over here. The magazine is only $15.00 and will include interviews with Kiwamu, LIX., THE SOUND BEE HD, the fool, DELUHI, Luzmelt, Calmando Qual and many more! The group also has a new look which is pretty much made of cool. Again – note the accessories are of Ryonai’s designs!

Source: Suicide Ali myspace
Posted in MagazineTags: Calmando Qual, DELUHI, Kiwamu, Luzmelt, SUICIDE ALI, the fool, The Sound Bee HD
random fact of the day
9
Mar, 2010
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Did you know that You of The Sound Bee HD updates the myspace blog in english? The latest post is introducing cats!

Hi!!
Which liquor do you like best???I love ZUBROWKA(Vodka of Poland)
and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE(Gin of LONDON)!So nice taste and they can make me so happy!!!
By the way…..I’m living with 4 cats now.
Today, I will show you one of my lovery cats!!!
So far 2 out of the 4 cats have been introduced. 4 cats?!!? That is so intense and cool, how many pets do you guys have?
Posted in Random FactTags: The Sound Bee HD
THE SOUND BEE HD’s new release
9
Mar, 2010
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THE SOUND BEE HD have a new release coming out for the summer! Their 3rd album – Hachi will go on sale on May 12th, 2010.
[Hachi] is the third album and first release in 5 years for the project led by Daisuke (ex-media youth). The sound is a fusion of heavy rock and electro with a Japanese taste, adopting the theme of Japanese goth. The third album [Hachi] will be available for pre-sale during their sponsor event at Ikebukuro Black Hole on April 24, 2010!If an advance order is placed together with an order for an item in stock, both items will be delivered together when the item on advance order is officially released. Therefore, it is recommended that advance orders are placed separately.
Line-up :
Vocal: DAISUKE
Guitar: Tak
Guitar & PT: YUICHI
Bass: YOU
Drums: HIROLive Schedule :
Mar 11 Meguro LIVE STATION
Mar 21 Ikebukuro Chop
Apr 24 Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE (Sponsored event & Pre-sale at live venues)
May 3 Otsuka Red Zone
June 13 Ikebukuro LIVE INN ROSA
June 19 Ikebukuro Chop (Sponsored event)THE SOUND BEE HD 3rd album [Hachi]
Apr 24, 2010: available for pre-sale at live venues
May 12, 2010: on sale in stores
Disc number: SWSB-1
Label: Starwave Records
Distribution: Daiki Sound, Tainted Reality, CDbaby, Code 7
Price: 25USD (tax in)
Limit 1000 copies
Specs: 16 page bookletPlaylist:
01. Hachi
02. monster
03. if
04. cry
05. answer
06. blood
07. nowhere
08. down
09. behind
10. delete
11. again
In addition, the band also has redone their site and also updated their look with a darker tone! Did you notice that SUPPURATE SYSTEM has dressed up their look with Ryonai’s signature jewelry!? What do you think?

Source: HP
Posted in Costumes, New releaseTags: SUPPURATE SYSTEM, The Sound Bee HD
More artists added to Starwave Records
16
Feb, 2010
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We’ve talked about the new visual label Starwave Records a few times now. Recently, the main site for Starwave has been updated with 3 new bands to their line up! SaTaN (who recently welcomed back Mr. Satan to their ranks), The Sound Bee HD and the fool. For a new label, seems to be growing!!



the fool is also coming out with a brand new single this Spring! More details when they are posted. What do you think of the new additions?
Source: Starwave Records
Posted in Label Change, New releaseTags: SaTaN, the fool, The Sound Bee HD
say hello to The Sound Bee HD
21
Jul, 2009
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With the rise of Calmando Qual returning and becoming active again (their first revival live was last week) – Tak had been playing support for the band The Sound Bee HD, and thanks to Valerie for emailing us links to the band! The band features ex Media Youth vocalist – Daisuke. The group have been around since last August but started to pick up more lives this summer! They will be performing at the -DARK SIDE ROCKERS SPECIAL- with SPEED-iD on August 22nd. Add their myspace here.

Vocals: Daisuke
Bass: You
Guitar: Yuichi
Drums: Hiro
Support Guitar: Tak (of Calmando Qual)
Source: HP
Posted in Event, LivesTags: Calmando Qual, SPEED-iD, The Sound Bee HD



























































