• 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-

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  • 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 February 28, 2010 in Disbanding, News

varb-disbands-earlier-than-planned

Not long ago, we wrote about VARB disbanding. Originally, they planned to disband on March 11th, but due to conflict (seemingly between the members), they instead have cancelled all future plans, and disbanded at their live on February 27th.

They have now updated their OHP with the following announcement:

VARB disbands

First and foremost, the other day we had a sudden announcement, as the members have all stated, we sincerely apologize to everyone for the trouble and the worry that we have caused.

Due to a miscommunication, the members did not all discuss [our plans], and we made the announcement without everyone’s judgement. Please understand that this was not something that was done with band intentions, but there was a further advancement in the situation.

To sum up, the members of VARB all shared their points of view, and finally we had a disucssion, however, as the wishes of the members were different and without all of the members being able to compromise, we felt that continuing on in a band this way is too difficult, and therefore disbanded on February 27th.

This was an extremely disappointing result, and we have to announce that we have cancelled all further plans.

Although we were reluctant for things to turn out this way, we are truly grateful for all of your support.

Source: OHP

Posted on February 27, 2010 in Disbanding, Event, Revival

varb-disbands-and-hiron-retires

VARB has announced on their OHP that they will be disbanding on March 11th. On that same day, Hiron will be retiring from music. At the event (which is sponsored by VARB), both 独立国歌-Ashe’- and J∀CK11 (Hiron’s former bands) will be performing for a one day revival.

This message was posted on their OHP:

VARB Disbands
At this time, we have an important announcement for everyone.

As a result of numerous discussions between the members of VARB, and due to things such as a gap forming between us in respect to our musical direction, we are finding it difficult to continue on with the band, and therefore have decided to disband after our live at the event on March 11th.

Furthermore, vocalist Hiron has decided to take a road that separates him from the music scene, and will be retiring from band activities as of March.

Our decision is a result of all of us talking about it as much as we could with much trouble, and we deeply apologize that things have reached this point.

On the day that VARB disbands and that Hiron retires from music, we have a special project planned… the bands that Hiron has been in the past, 独立国歌-Ashe’- and J∀CK11 will be having one day revival lives.

We will be truly happy if we can gather a large group of people for our final live, and make it a climatic day.

All the members of VARB

Details on the event on March 11th are as follows:
『SPEED ROCK NIGHT-vol.0』 @ Shibuya RUIDO K2
Cast: VARB, 独立国歌-Ashe’-, J∀CK11, MELISA, Guild and others

Tickets cost 2800 yen in advance or 3300 yen at the door.

独立国歌-Ashe’-
Vocals - ひろん (Hiron) [VARB]
Guitar - 水姫 (Mizuki)
Guitar - 清-キヨ- (Kiyo) [VARB]
Bass - 学 (Manabu) [VARB]
Drums - レム (Remu) [Now Koichi in VARB]

J∀CK11
Vocals - ひろん (Hiron) [VARB]
Guitar - 要 (Kaname)
Guitar - 清-キヨ- (Kiyo) [VARB]
Bass - miya
Drums - MAO

Source: OHP, vkdb

Posted on January 29, 2010 in New release

varb-live-dvd

VARB have announced that they will be selling a mail order only live DVD that will be released on February 5th!

The DVD will be called 「SPEED ROCK」 and it will contain seven tracks for 2000 yen:
1. [Blast_Beat]
2. S.THANKS
3. メビウス (Moebius)
4. STAY WITH ME
5. Ask
6. Shall we dance
7. BONUS LIVE

Futhermore, those who purchase the DVD will receive a special favour. The favour is a copy of the band’s PV, 「STAY WITH ME」. There are limited supplies for the DVD, so it is dependant on the numbers of orders that they receive.

Source: OHP

Posted on January 21, 2010 in Lives

3man-live

MADE IN GLAD, VARB and エゴis≒徒 (Egoist) will team up for a 3man live on the 24th of February at CHELSEA HOTEL. More details, such as ticket prices, will be announced later.

Source: MADE IN GLAD OHP

Posted on December 15, 2009 in Disbanding, Event

ellseed-disbanding-in-spring

Ellseed will be disbanding on March 16 at Takadanobaba AREA, due to musical differences. They are sponsoring 2 last events before they disband. One of 2.16.2010 called Ellseed’s Disbanding Sponsored Live – ELL no Himitsu no Heya Vol. 2 and the last on 3.16.2010 and will be called Ellseed’s Disbanding Sponsored Live – ELL no Himitsu no Heya Vol. 3. Tickets can be reserved starting on December 24th.

Picture 3

For the event on February 16th the following bands will be attending:
Ellseed
D’LORE
Cinema [S'trip]
ZEST
LAYZis
VARB


VOL. 3 event on March 16th:
Ellseed
RED universe
Danger☆Gang
Elm
ZEST
LAYZis
THE GLADROW
ぴ。

Both events are 2,000 yen if you reserve and 2,500 at the door.

Source: HP, Visunavi

Posted on November 25, 2009 in Event, New release

varb-new-single-and-event

VARB will be releasing their second single next month, on December 17th!

The single will be called 「BREAK OUT」, and will cost 1500 yen for three tracks:
1. Ask
2. メビウス (Moebius)
3. S. THANKS (live version)

The band will also be having a “oneman party” on January 17th at Ikebukuro RUDIO K3. Tickets can be gotten through purchasing 「BREAK OUT」, or at their show on Decemebr 17th at Takadanobaba AREA.

The oneman party will include a talk event, a contest with a prize, a mini-oneman live, a commemorative photoshoot, and a New Year’s party.

Source: OHP

Posted on September 9, 2009 in Event, Release

varb-unmasked

Earlier on, we mentioned a new band named VARB, well, the pictures are officially posted!

varb1_1

VARB will be organizing an event called [ROCK NIGHT-vol.1] at SHIBUYA CRAWL on October 31st. Anyone who attends that day will get be able to purchase their limited release CD titled [ZERO#] along with other limited goods.

The single [ZERO#] includes two tracks:
1. STAY WITH ME
2. [Blast_Beat]

The CD will be released on September 18th for 1000 yen and has a limited amount of only 200 copies!  

Other bands performing at the event will include:
VARB / 我羇道 (Gakido)/ Noir / THE CRISIS / the Vambie. / ギズモ (Gizmo)/ .EXE / 

VARB’s PC site is still under construction whilst their mobile site hasn’t been updated with anything new but their band picture. Will keep you all updated on anything else that comes up!

Source: OHP, visunavi

Posted on September 1, 2009 in New band

varb

As we announced back in July, Ashe’ disbanded on August 3rd.

However, all Ashe’ fans will be pleased to know that four of the members have gone on to create a new band called VARB!

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The members are:
Vocals - ひろん (Hiron)
Guitar - 清 (Kiyo)
Bass - 学 (Manabu)
Drums - レム (Remu)

The band will have their official start on September 9th at Takadanobaba AREA, but performed on August 30th at Ikebukuro CYBER.

Photos are not available yet, but we’ll definitely keep you updated!

Source: vkdb, OHP, Member’s Ashe’ Blogs

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