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→
-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→
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→
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→
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→
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→
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→
This news was pointed out by karasu on versaillesfans@lj. Versailles will be releasing a new single on October 27th. The single is currently untitled and it will come in limited A, limited B, and regular press types.
Limited edition A type: includes CD+DVD, the DVD will have live footage.
Limited edition B type: includes CD+DVD, the DVD will contain a PV + other footage.
Versailles Lyrical Sympathy -Live- and Noble -Live- (coming out on 9/01/2010) are avalible for preorder on cdjapan. Check it out:
Lyrical Sympathy -Live-
Noble -Live-
This is certainly amazing piece of news – it seems that Matenrou Opera will sponsor a 3-man event on August 17th!
The 3-man will take place at Shibuya O-EAST, under the title 「鋼鉄祭～Legend of Steeler～」(Koutetsu Matsuri～Legend of Steeler～). Other participating artists will be Versailles and DELUHI. The tickets cost 4500 yen in advance and 4800 yen at the door.
Source: OHP
As WHITEBLACK is disbanding, CROW MUSIC is going to revive some of their disbanded bands for WHITEBLACK’s goodbye. On July 21st the label will hold an event called Legend of TATSUYA & CROW MUSIC Super premium night！ at KYOTO MUSE. Past bands set to perform are 7seven, NUDE, Crack brain, MYTH, LUAZY and Aikaryu will perform a one day revival. The site notes that Versailles’ Hizaki (who used to be in CRACK BRAIN) and Teru (formally of Aikaryu) are not yet confirmed to perform. Of course WHITEBLACK will perform and also label mate band, n’DooL will be there.
Source: CROW MUSIC
Versailles will be releasing a score book for their 「Jubilee」 album around the 30th of April!
The score book will include sheet music for all of the tracks from the album, as well as photos of the members, information on the equipment and instruments they use, and interviews. The cost is 3570 yen.
The songs included are:
1. God Palace -Method of Inheritance-
2. Ascendead Master
3. Rosen Schwert
4. 愛と哀しみのノクターン (Ai to Kanashimi no Nocturne)
5. Amorphous
6. Reminiscence
7. Catharsis
8. The Umbrella of Glass
9. 月下香 (Gekkakou)
10. PRINCESS -Revival of church-
11. Serenade
The book is already up for pre-ordering at CDJapan, so check it out and reserve your copy!
Source: CDJapan
Descendant of the Rose will be up and running on March 1st. Actually, Japanese fans can sign up and more details for international fans should be announced soon.
A cool Versailles’ fansite has updated with some specs and information on the fanclub.
[Membership fees]
Normal membership: 6,000 yen
Online membership: 4,000 yen
Admission fee: 0 yen
Membership validity: 365 days[Special privileges]
Two special privileges will be sent to people who will register by February 28th.
1. Fanclub limited photoset (4 pictures). Normal membership only.
2. Right to attend one of the special concerts at Meguro Rokumeikan on June 23 and June 24. The first one is limited to male fans, the second one is limited to female fans. The people attending will be chosen through a raffle.[Fanclub services]
1. Priority advance sales for Versailles concerts and events. However, it’s possible that priority advance sales might not be available depending on the event organization and the like.
2. Members card issue.
3. Special bulletin magazine (at least twice a year). The first issue is going to be a DVD.
4. Memorial admission present.
5. Greeting cards will be sent for your birthday and Christmas.
6. Priority access to fanclub-sponsored events.
7. Original merchandise sale.
8. Mail magazine delivery.
9. Access to the fanclub area of the website featuring exclusive off-shot footage, video comments and the like (PC only).
10. Other kinds of service.
Sources: Fan Club, Versailles fansite
Did you know that Kamijo has his own mobile homepage? Even though he has had it up for awhile, he recently revamped it with a brand new look. You can view the site here.
Finally the Versailles’ European tour dates are revealed! Here you go:
June 27th – Russia, Moscow @ Toschka
June 29th – Finland, Helsinki @ Travastia
June 30th – UK, London @ Islington
July 2nd – Spain, Barcelona @ Apollo
July 3rd – France, Montpellier @ Rockstore
July 6th – The Netherlands, Amsterdam @ Bitterzoet
July 7th – Germany, Köln @ Werkstatt
July 9th – Germany, Hamburg @ Knust
July 11th – Hungary, Budapest @ Dürer Kert
July 13th – France, Paris @ Trabendo
Source: Gekido Tour MySpace
First of all, do you remember when we mentioned new Versailles 2010 tour? No tour dates outside Japan were available then. Now, Versailles have announced the first part of their world tour – South America concerts!
June 4th @ Sao Paulo, Brazil
June 6th @ Santiago, Chile
June 9th @ Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 11th @ Lima, Peru
June 13th @ Mexico City, Mexico
What is more, the band will announce Europe tour dates (June~July) soon. We will keep you updated.
There is another cool piece of news connected to Versailles though. The band has announced today on their Twitter, the release of the official Versailles iPhone application! It costs 480 yen and is basically an amazing application for Versailles fans. It has few cool options, like making a photo collage (Versailles outfits + your face for example). There is also a gallery with official Versailles pictures! You can also connect with the official Twitter via this app but also with Twitters of all the band’s fans. Doesn’t it sound awesome? Here are few screencaps of how the application looks like:
Source: OHP, Official Twitter
Idols are really popular in Japan. Even some of you readers might like a guy from Johnny’s or a pop girl star. Hizaki has a favorite as well. Can you guess who it is?
Kyoko Fukada! Some fans might know her from the hit movie Kamikaze Girls!
Cute right? Who are your favorite idols?
In celebration of their new release, Versailles will be having a truck drive through Shibuya, Harajuku and Omotesando from January 16th until January 24th.
What do you think?
Sources: Teru’s blog, Versailles fansite
Did you know that according to Oricon, Versailles’ release PRINCE & PRINCESS was 11th on the top indie releases of 2009?!
Who else is on the list? Ken, MUCC and VAMPS! You can see the full list here.
Versailles is another band who has jumped on the twitter train! They have made many tweets so far!
Here was their blog post on their myspace:
Dearest our roses
Merry X’mas!!
We wish you a Very Merry Christmas…we have news– we are delighted to announce that Versailles Official Twitter has been
launched!
Here is the link:
Versailles Official Twitter
Check it out and follow us.
You might find tweets from the members・・・・
Stay with us!!LOVE
from Versailles
You can add us over here. Which band would you just LOVE to be on twitter?
Source: Myspace
Thank you to everyone who sent in the news.
Versailles have updated their official site with samples of all the songs from their new album, “JUBILEE” which is to be released on January 20th of 2010.
You can have a listen, here (just hover your mouse and keep it over the title): http://www.artist-society.com/jubilee/ and tell us what you think.
Source: OHP
Thanks to Emily M. for pointing this out to us! Seems that the official myspace of Versailles has stated that the first 2010 issue of SHOXX will have an interview with Kamijo that will cover not only the loss of Jasmine You but also the future of the band.
This is what the blog entry stated:
KAMIJO’s interview about Jasmine You and further activitiy for Versailles is on SHOXX
(2010.Jan issue). This is the first media appearance after Jasmine You’s death.Please check it out.
-Versailles management
So we can only wait to read and see what 2010 holds for the band, lets hope some hints to the dates and locations for the world tour???
Source: myspace
We got to see a glimpse of the new look during the V-rock show but here is an official shot of the band. This isn’t the cover of their new release but its a taste of what we can expect when they update the look of their site. What do you think of the new look?
Even though they have detailed and large costumes….the picture feels alittle empty…
Source: amazon jp
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
Versailles has announced not only a world tour, but a brand new, major debut, album!
Their major debut album is entitled 『JUBILEE』, will be out on January 20th, 2010. It’s coming out in two types; a first press edition that costs 3500 yen and comes with special packaging, as well as a DVD, and a regular type edition for 3150 yen which is the album only.
Both versions are already available for pre-ordering on CDJapan, so if you want to make sure you get your copy, book it now!
♪ JUBILEE – First Press Edition [3500 yen, with DVD]
♪ JUBILEE – Regular Press Edition [3150 yen, album only]
As for their world tour, it looks like the ‘world’ venues aren’t available on their OHP as of yet, but here’s what they have planned in Japan so far:
Versailles World Tour 2010
“Method of Inheritance” – APOSTLES-
February 28th @ Yokohama SUNPHONIX HALL
March 5th @ Nagoya Bottomline
March 7th @ Okayama IMAGE
March 9th @ Kobe VARIT.
March 11th @ Matsuyama Salon Kitty
March 13th @ Fukuoka Drum Be-1
March 14th @ Kagoshima SR Hall
March 16th @ Kyoto MUSE
March 21st @ Niigata RIVERST
March 22nd @ Kanazawa VanVan V4
April 2nd @ Sendai darwin
April 4th @ Sapporo Kraps Hall
All shows cost 4500 yen.
They also have “Method of Inheritance”-JUBILEE-, which so far includes two shows:
April 18th @ Osaka Midoukaikan
April 30th @ Tokyo JCB Hall
Source: OHP
For those who haven’t heard but are curious, at today’s performance at V-ROCK FESTIVAL 2009, the bassist for 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera), 燿 ~yo~, will be playing support bass for Versailles.
Yo wrote the following journal entry regarding his supporting role:
It’s already been written by Versailles’ YUKI in his blog, but tomorrow at V-ROCK FES’09 I will be playing support bass for Versailles.
Passing by the announcement on Versailles’ OHP, I wasn’t sure at first if they would perform or not, but before they had made the decision to play, they said to me, “If we do perform, please play bass for us”.
The only thing I felt was “If there’s something I can do, I want to do something helpful”.
We’re climbing over something that has been extremely sad, and for the sake of my sempai who are getting on stage to deliver their distinct hope to their fans, I felt that I want to support them, and taking on this shape, is the least I could do.
Also, I felt that I wanted to be able to experience first hand what Jasmine had left behind.
Even though our forms are different, I too feel the same way that the fans of Versailles do.
With my poor ability, I’ll be happy if you can support me just a little and give me a push on the back.
Tomorrow please support us, along with Matenrou Opera.
Source: Yo’s Blog
Versailles has posted the following message on their OHP regarding their decision to perform at V-ROCK FESITVAL ’09:
We have had a lot of inquires in regard to Versailles performing at V-ROCK FESTIVAL ’09, and until now we haven’t been able to give a clear answer. We apologize to everyone for making you worry, and for causing you trouble.
As a result of a conference with both the members and staff, we have decided to perform as planned.
For those of you who already purchased your tickets, we’re sorry for making you worry.
Also, we want to thank the executive committee of the V-ROCK FESTIVAL for waiting for our answering.We intend to carry on living out Jasmine You’s dream, one step at a time, so we hope that everyone can support us from here on.
Source: OHP
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