• 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 10, 2010 in Lives, New release

venus-new-mini-album

This is better late than never. On August 15th the Mini Album DICTATORSHIP is going on sale and the first press edition has a bonus track. They also stated that if you buy it on the 15th at the Hamamatsu FORCE event, you get a photo present (that’s only available on that day).

The track listing was posted as follows:
1.one’s dear
2.【3RD】Trigger
3.シェリルの髪飾り (Cheryl no Kamikazai)
4.Mermaid
5.-VALKYRIE-
6.Sacrifice
7.NEO ALIVE

You can find a sample on youtube HERE.

Source: OHP
BTW hello…I’m aliveee.

Posted on April 20, 2010 in Costumes, New member, YouTube

venus-reveals-new-look-and-members

We told you guys about Venus adding new members over here. Now it seems they are ready to get back into the game and even have a new look! In addition to that, Venus has also opened their own youtube account located over here. Sadly they seem to no longer be on Sequence Records label and the pc section of their site is still broken.

The new members (except Shinya) also have blogs up over at ameblo!

vocals: Jun
bass: Shigure
guitar: Rui
guitar: Tsukasa
drums: Shinya

Source: HP

Posted on March 25, 2010 in New release

new-omnibus-featuring-shizuoka-based-bands

On May 26th, a new omnibus album called 「EXPECTATION of FORCE」 is coming out! This omnibus features nine bands whose center of activity is based in Shizuoka.

The bands participating on the omnibus are:
ZAVEL
ZELGYER
Venus
茶々丸 (Chachamaru)
Pharaphillia
RUI
ESCAPE
Reue
『正義』崇拝教團JUSTICE KING (“Segi” Suihai Kyoudan)

The album will contain one song per band and cost 1575 yen.

Source: Venus OHP

Posted on March 25, 2010 in New member, New release

new-members-for-venus

Venus has been down a few members for some time, but as of March 21st they have added three new musicians to their line-up!

The new members are guitarists 都華咲 (Tsukasa), 涙 (Rui) and drummer, 慎夜 (Shinya). You can check out Tsukasa’s blog by clicking on his name.

The website has not yet been updated to show the new members, but their photos and so forth will be up in the near future.

The band has also announced that in the summer of 2010, they will be releasing a new, original mini-album! Details to follow.

Source: vkdb, OHP

Posted on January 21, 2010 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Did you know that Kanade and Sakura who recently left Venus and joined Valluna were in another band together?

Yup, before Venus they were in AnnNa together! JUN who is also in Venus was also in AnnNa!

Posted on January 1, 2010 in New member

2-new-members-for-valluna

We talked about Valluna’s new single and joining a new label over here. They also added two new members to their ranks. Drummer Kanade and guitarist Sakura. Do they look familiar to you? They are both ex Venus!

Source: Sakura’s blog

Posted on December 14, 2009 in Departure

sakura-also-leaves-venus

We talked about Kanade leaving Venus at their December 30th live with other SEQUENCE RECORD bands. Now Sakura will also be leaving at the same live – the main site states this will be the last live with the current members which hints that Jun and Shigure will be trying to continue on in the new year.

The guys aren’t leaving without a bang, you can actually get a free live only single called 『Lucifer』. So if you’re going to their last live (with current members), be sure to get that.

In other random news, Sakura seems to be suffering from back pain and headaches and has visited the hospital – earlier in the month he suffered his second car accident but so far he seems okay and this hasn’t had a play with his withdrawal from the band.

Sources: HP, Sakura blog

Posted on December 8, 2009 in Departure, Event

site-update-for-venus-kanade-leaves

After what seems forever, Venus’ site has as a total makeover! The site has not only been completely redone but they also finally loaded the new looks of each member which we talked about before.

The band only has two more lives before the year ends. On December 18th they have an event called Atomic Beauty Cat★ with Panic Channel, n’DooL, LICKER, auncia, RUI and ZELGYER. Tickets are 2,800 in advance and 3,300 at door.

They also have event on December 30th called SEQUENCE RECORDS PRESENTS
『SHIZOKA ROCK SUMMIT 2009-FINAL-』
with the following bands: Venus, ZELGYER, ESCAPE, RUI, WHITEBLACK, GRIST, GAIN and more! Tickets are 2,500 in advance and 3,000 at door. This live also marks the departure of their drummer Kanade. The news was announced shortly after they celebrated their 2nd Anniversary.

Source: HP

Posted on November 7, 2009 in Event

new-events-for-sr

SUMMIT 2009 is getting near!! And the label is celebrating its 9th anniversary! The event will be on November 12th with the following bands…

Art Cube
Venus
+ISOLATION (YAY!!!!)
GallowS
escape
ZELGYER
PANIC☆ch

Tomozo will be picking up his guitar to play a session at another SEQUENCE RECORDS event, which will take place on November 26th and 27th. The 2 day event has a whole cool list of great bands. But yes, TOMOZO will be playing guest guitar for HIDETORA STARGAZER! Both events will be held at the label’s home in Shizuoka area.

Bands playing on 26th – SHIZUOKA ROCK SUMMIT:
Jigolo
Dhalis
shwein
ZEXT
PRIMEADDICT
ZELGYER
MACLUOD

Bands playing on 27th – Sequence SUMMIT:
Art Cube
Venus
GallowS
byakura
ZELGYER
PRIMEADDICT
HIDETORA STARGAZER (Tomozo guest guitar)

Source: HP

Posted on October 8, 2009 in Blog, Costumes, New release

venus-new-look-album

The guys are looking polished as hell! Not only do they have a new look but they also have an album coming out on November 18th!! The release is called Zenith and will have 9 tracks, including a few tracks from their past singles. Also you should note that SHIGURE has a new blog here.

Tracklisting:
1. Shining
2. Sacrifice
3. Moon Distance
4. Judgment
5. Rebirth
6. EDEN
7. Ocean’s Tear
8. Butterfly
9. BELIEVE

venus

What do you think of the new look?

Source: HP, GuruGuru

Posted on September 5, 2009 in Costumes, Event

new-events-and-style-for-valluna

Valluna has updated with new hair and makeup pictures. The band has been getting alot of buzz and with the release from their first single early last month, they have been busy. They have even added 2 new events that you can catch them at.

newvalluna

Both events are sponsored by A.s.h.m for ALSDEAD! With the first event, they will be playing with Ha;qch and of course ALDEAD, Venus, Dizly, REBOLT, Made In GL∀D and more! The event takes place on September 30th.

Second event takes place on October 17th for the celebration of ALDEAD’s 3rd single 「PARADOX」! Again with Ha;qch, Made In GL∀D, REBOLT, SiCrow, navir and a few more!

Both events, tickets will be 2,800 in advance and 3,300 yen at the door.
Source: HP

Posted on April 11, 2009 in New release, News

mugendai-%e2%88%9e-kansen-tracklist-update

As Adrienne mentioned here there is a new omnibus coming out on May 10th called 『 -無限大∞感染-』 (Mugendai ∞ Kansen), it features 11 bands, etc etc. Well, the tracklist has been posted to brand-x, and here it is:

・Art Cube/Blue Heaven
・焔 (homura)/流星 (ryuusei/falling star)
・Gallows/ラヴァーズ (LOVERS)
・シネマストリップ (cinema strip)/Recollection
・チーキィ (cheeky)/茶番deathよ。(chaban death yo./Farce Death)
・Venus/Butterfly
・AibeL/マーメイド (MERMAID)
・水樂 (byakura)/渦 (uzu/swirl)
・Rubik/跳べないダンボ (tobunai DUMBO/Don’t Jump DUMBO)
・デンジャー☆ギャング (danger☆gang)
・Since1889/ESCARGOT

source: brand-x

Posted on March 3, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

It is that time again, time for the random fact of the day. Today’s random fact comes from none other than Shigure of Venus. It also involves likes…because I need to take a break from talking about hate. What does he like? He likes Sleeping and baths.

Who doesn’t like that? ST readers, tell me some of your likes.

Posted on February 25, 2009 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Its that time again, time for the random fact of the day. Today’s random fact comes from Sakura of Venus. It involves my favorite subjects of all…hate and likes. Everyone knows how much I like talking about those. Anyways, what does he hate? Apparently he hates ‘time and insect’. What does he like? Freedom and Chocolate. Who doesn’t like chocolate? Everyone loves chocolate! Well, everyone loves chocolate besides you Hideko.

I am going to show up at Mija’s doorstep wearing a red glittery thong while toting a box of chocolates. I’m coming for you baby, beware.

Okay ST readers, what are some of your likes?

Posted on February 24, 2009 in Cool, Event, New release, News

omnibus-album-event-and-bus-tour

There’s a new omnibus album coming out on May 10th called 『 -無限大∞感染-』 (Mugendai ∞ Kansen; Infinity∞Infection)! It iwll feature eleven bands: AibeLL, Art Cube, GallowS, シネマストリップ (Cinema Strip), Since1889, チーキィ (Cheeky), デンジャー☆ギャング (Danger☆Gang), 水樂 (Byakura), Venus, 焔 (Homura) and Rubik.

The CD will be on sale at livehouses starting April 18th at the Z & S Coupling Tour by the same name, which is sponsored by Zёnit Music Factory Co.Ltd. & Sequence Records:
April 18th @ HOLIDAY OSAKA
April 19th @ HOLIDAY NAGOYA
April 25th @ Yokohama FORCE
May 3rd @ Meguro Rock Maykan
May 10th @ Urawa Narciss (Tour Final)

Tickets go on sale starting March 1st.

They’re also planning something kind of cool with Danger Gang, Homura and Cinema Strip. Twenty-five lucky fans will have a chance to go on a ‘bus tour’ with the bands, to their lives on April 18th in Osaka and on the 19th in Nagoya.

The party will travel from Tokyo (taking a night bus) and arrive in Osaka at 10:00am on April 18th. There will be a few hours of free time, then the event. After the live, participants will go bathing in a health spa. After that, everyone will head to Nagoya, where again there will be free time, followed by the performance, and then back to Tokyo.

Those who want to participate must register between February 25th and March 20th. The cost is 18900 yen (which covers the bus cost ONLY) and will only be held if there is a minimum of 20 people going.

Source: Danger Gang Official Mailmag

Posted on February 12, 2009 in SWL

swl

wow….Sequence always amazes me with their mis-spellings XD!! Remember this? Things like this always cracks me up!

lds
venus

Source: SR HP

Posted on November 7, 2008 in Event

crow-music-new-years-event

CROW MUSIC has announced their New Year’s event that’s taking place at Kyoto MUSE!

The live opens at 3:00 begins at 3:30 and costs 3000 yen to attend. The bands listed as performing are as follows:

WHITEBLACK
Villain
n’DooL
IRODORI
LICKER
SUICIDE ALI
マディーデュオール (Madieduor)
Glamour Design
D-VA
Valentine
愛飴羅 (Aira)
Magna
Venus
Diss
Ziggrat
ザ☆ビッグマウス (The Big Mouse)

On the site they say that the event is expected to end around 2:00am on January 1st.

Source: CROW MUSIC OHP

Posted on October 28, 2008 in Oneman

venus-first-oneman

Venus announced that they will be having their first oneman on 12/24. There are no details at this point in time. We will keep you updated as soon as we hear more information. Yay for Venus.

Source: OHP

Posted on October 25, 2008 in New release

summit-05

Sequence Records is putting out a new SUMMIT omnibus album called… 「SUMMIT #05」 (you gotta love the creativity of the title!). The album will feature a total of eleven bands, which includes the six bands belonging to the SR label plus five additional bands.

So far those listed as on the album are:
・Art Cube
・venus
・exist†trace
・Since1889
・Gallows
・LSD
・パニックちゃんねる (Panic Channel)

The album comes out on December 10th and costs 2940 yen.

Source: Brand-x

Posted on October 16, 2008 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Its that time again, random fact of the day! Today we are going to be taking about my favorite subject EVER….hate. YAY for vast amount of things to hate. Anyways, today’s fact is from Jun of the band Venus. What does he hate? Well….outside.

YES, I CAN RELATE TO YOU JUN.

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