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Yuichi departs from The Sound Bee HD

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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

XodiacK’s sponsored lives & blogs

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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

LIX. Changes Name

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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-ra

10/23- 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, Dunkelheit

11/7- 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

The Sound Bee HD comes to NekoCon

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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

Calmando Qual and The Sound bee HD reissues

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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

VA for Starwave Records

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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

Suicide Ali to be featured on cover of risknote

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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

random fact of the day

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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!!!

His name is CHAMO!
He is so sweet!!!

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?

THE SOUND BEE HD’s new release

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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: HIRO

Live 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 booklet

Playlist:
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

More artists added to Starwave Records

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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

say hello to The Sound Bee HD

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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.

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Vocals: Daisuke
Bass: You
Guitar: Yuichi
Drums: Hiro
Support Guitar: Tak (of Calmando Qual)

Source: HP