Interview With Kai the GazettE Part 1

For someone who has never heard about the GazettE, how would you describe your music, image, and message?

KAI: Hmm, We have a mixture of everything. *laugh* That's how I see it. I think we are a band that is able to do all genres of music. Sometimes when making new songs, there are times when we think, "This is quite new for us," but once we actually do it, somehow it always end up sounding like our music, that when the five of us do it together, it will turn to the GazettE's music. That's why I think we are able to cover all types of music.


How did you become the leader of the GazettE?

KAI: *Laughs* About that, to tell you the truth, we asked for a volunteer. We asked each other, "Who wants to be the leader?" so I said, "Ok I'll do it."


Were you the only one that raised your hand?

KAI: Yes. I think the others thought it'll probably just be troublesome work. *laugh* But naturally, a drummer's position is the only position that can oversee the whole audience and the whole band at the same time. So in that sense, I feel that I would like to support the members from behind; that is why I volunteered to become the leader. When I said "I'll do it!" nobody else raised their hand so...


Maybe they wanted to, but were just shy?

KAI: I thought so too, I thought at least two or three of them would want to be the leader *laugh* but nobody raised their hands, so I said I'd do it.


So you want to support the others from behind, that's like YOSHIKI.

KAI: Eh? No, no, I'm not that good *laugh*.


When making music, do you start with the music first or the lyrics? How does each band member contribute?

KAI: RUKI covers all the lyrics; music-wise, the five of us would compose tunes, select one together, and then arrange it together. We start with the music, well, RUKI would add the lyrics and the melody later on, so I guess we start with composing the music first.


So you compose the songs together?

KAI: Yes.


The musical direction of STACKED RUBBISH is very different from that of NIL. Some fans even say that parts of it sounded more hip-hop. Was this a conscious decision on the band's part or did it just happen?

KAI: For us, when we make an album, we don't decide on a set concept. When making a single, since there are only a few tracks on a single, we have to use the leading track to present our view, and the image of the CD. But in an album, the first thing we think of is that we need to have variations in music, so we try to cover a range of types of music. So in NIL, that presented the challenges we had at that time, and the new album, well to say hip-hop, there was only one track that was like that. But it was new to us, so for us we feel like it has opened up a new door for us. We did not exactly aim for the hip-hop sound, though.


Speaking of releases, you will be releasing a new single next year. Could you tell us about it?

KAI: Yeah well, the release date has not yet been decided. But right now the music is coming together bit by bit, we are discussing let's do this, let's do that, so we can't really tell you anything because well, it's not complete yet. It's a secret *laugh*.

*Everyone laughs*

Top secret!!

In DISORDER, the song "Saraba" had a very strong anti-war message. Are there any songs such as ones from STACKED RUBBISH that raise strong political or moral questions?

KAI: I don't think so, anything politically. According to RUKI, all the lyrics he writes are from things he's actually experienced. He's the only one that writes lyrics.

Have you ever attempted to write lyrics?

KAI: There was once, a while back, RUKI asked us to contribute some lyrics to a song. It was three lines, and he asked us to write whatever we felt like. I did and he laughed at what I wrote. *laugh*

Where those lines used at all?

KAI: No, actually, yes, REITA's lines got used, in "ITO."

Now that you mention him, why does REITA wear the handkerchief on his nose?

KAI: Oh, that's like his trademark now, it's like a part of his body. That is REITA.

Does he wear that normally?

KAI: *Laugh* No, but as the bassist of the GazettE, that is the way REITA is.

Isn't it hard to breathe like that?

KAI: Well, I guess since he's still alive it mustn't be too bad.

*Everyone laughs*

If we think about it, we do start wondering, but since he hasn't complained about it I guess it's alright.

Do you design your own costumes, or do you let the stylist design for you?

KAI: We work with the stylist to come up with the design. We would draw up a design of what we imagine ourselves wearing, and then the stylist would suggest "Wouldn't it be better like this?" afterwards, so we design together.


That's really interesting to hear about the creative process that goes into your image. So, to digress a little, you have just completed a live at the Budokan this year. Last September, you also did a live concert there. What was the biggest difference, experience-wise?

KAI: Definitely. This time around, we know what we are doing and how we are presenting ourselves. We are able to look at ourselves objectively, since it's our second time performing there, and I think that's the biggest difference. It really applies to all the concerts we did in this tour.


At the Yokohama and the Budokan concerts, all of your parents were there amongst the audience. How did that make you feel?

KAI: You mean how it felt to perform in front of our parents? It was a happy experience, it wasn't really like repaying them, but when we first started the band, we had to go through a lot of difficulties and they helped us a lot. Finally now we are at a place where we can, not just substantially repay them, but emotionally as well, and I am really happy about that.


Was there anything that presented itself as a challenge during your tour this time?

KAI: Hmm.. challenge. It's not as much of a challenge, being that I think we have discovered new things that we can work on. When doing a live, we come to know what we are lacking, and what we need to do to change that. So, at the next live, or even at a recording session, we can find ways to overcome the problems. We basically found new things that we need to work on, and didn't really have much opportunity to face new challenges.

Last summer, you played your first show in Europe. What was that like?

KAI: The biggest difference to Japan was that it was unrestricted and had an open feeling, the fans were too, and they show how much they are enjoying the music with their whole body. To non-Japanese fans, it might be just something natural that they do, but since we'd only done concerts in Japan, it was a quite fresh experience for us. Surprisingly we felt that it was close to what we expect from our fans, in regards to the relationship and their response. In that sense, the Japanese fans are a bit more restricted, so I think it's a good thing that the overseas fans don't have that restricted feeling. Music is not something that you have to think about or consider while listening, right? I think it's meant to be experienced subconsciously.

Was there anything unpleasant, or something that surprised you?

KAI: Nothing in particular but, probably food. We are so accustomed to Japanese food, so food there was very different and some didn't cater to our taste *laugh* But the beer was good. And sausages. The rice was very different from Japanese rice. We were surprised. *laugh* We ordered rice and were surprised by what they brought out. *laugh*

You will soon be departing to go to Europe to do your PULSE WRIGGLING TO BLACK tour. Are you excited about that?

KAI: Yes, I am really looking forward to that.

It will be your second time to Germany, and first time to London, Paris, and Helsinki. How do you feel about going to perform in those new places?

KAI: Yeah well, this is totally unrelated, but I love soccer, and so does my manager. *laugh*

Did you play soccer?

KAI: Yes, in elementary school, junior high, and high school. So to me, France is like the holy ground for soccer, so I am really excited about going there. Although that's totally unrelated to what you asked *laugh*

*Everyone laughs*

In regards to this European tour, how did that come about?

KAI: Last year we attended ANIMAGIC there, an anime convention, and at the same time we were asked if we would like to perform in Europe. A bit prior to that, we had already contemplated with the idea of doing concerts overseas, so we took that offer. And we have gotten hooked on doing concerts overseas *laugh* It was really fun. So after the first time, we already thought that we would like to do more, even though we didn't get the new offers yet. We talked amongst ourselves that we would like to do lives in more countries. We thought we would like to take any chance possible.

Do you plan on doing tours in other countries, or release CDs there?

KAI: In Germany, well, in Europe, our CDs are already being sold there, I saw it myself at the stores there. NIL was being sold *laugh*

What about other countries?

KAI: If we have the opportunity, we would definitely like to go.

What about Asia?

KAI: Asia‚, nothing so far. We haven't been to Korea, or America, for that matter, so if we decide to do concerts there, I think naturally the CDs will be sold there, too.

You will be spending your birthday (October 28th) this year in Europe. Are you planning to do anything to celebrate your birthday?

KAI: Yeah *laugh* I think we will end up doing nothing *laugh* I think we will be too busy. We will probably be moving to a different location that day. But I think it will be quite an experience, since we don't normally get to spend our birthdays overseas. We might be crossing national borders at that time.

*Everyone laughs*

I don't really have the need that I have to spend my birthday in Japan.

What is the most fun song to perform at a live, and what is the most difficult song to perform at a live?

KAI: The most fun song would be "LINDA," and the most difficult one would be the song in our new album, "GENTLE LIE" I think, because we put in a lot of phrases that I am not so good at. Well it's not so much as,"Oh let's just put those in," but I wanted to make it more challenging for myself. So it's the most difficult.

What direction will the GazettE take on from here, and how would you like to grow as a band?

KAI: Hmm, we would really like to have more people listen to our music. Of course, there are a lot of people in the world that don't know about us. We would like to have them know us, listen to our music, and if they don't like it, then that's fine. We don't want to be judged because of our appearance when they haven't even listened to our music. So the first thing would be to have more people listen to our music. We would also like to expand our activities to overseas.

the GazettE LIVE TOUR 12-DIVISION- GROAN OF DIPLOSOMIA 01 2012/11/29 at NHK Hall

With "DIVISION" the GazettE had released a follow-up album to their previous record "TOXIC" without any single release in between, and just as the album and its overall packaging had a strong visual appeal, the final of the GazettE's tour at NHK Hall would be no different. And as the GazettE's performances always create a well rounded picture, the harmony of the fans is just as astounding and fascinating.

As the hall turned dark, the powerful SE "Diplosomia" marked the beginning of a show that held the surreal atmosphere of a dark and beautiful movie with a deep artistic impact. From the images on the screen to the lights on stage, to the unity of movements the audience showed to each perfectly matched beat of the songs, the GazettE presented their world to an audience that dove into it fully.

"This is the last day of this tour, so come with us!" Vocalist RUKI fired up the crowd, before the audience submerged into a massive head banging frenzy that was unbroken for the best part of the show. the GazettE mixed tracks of "DIVISION", such as the hard-riffed title track "DERANGEMENT" with previous power songs like beat-heavy "VENOMOUS SPIDER'S WEB" from "TOXIC".

While the GazettE songs have reached a new level of incorporating different elements into the overall making with rock, dubstep and metal, people new to their music must be left in awe, when tracks like "DRIPPING INSANITY" suddenly turn from slow and emotional to immensely aggressive and emotional at an instant. Soft female background vocals are violently torn apart by RUKI's death voice in the same song, while the audience can only stand and watch and listen.

The beauty of the lighting arrangement showed in songs like "影踏み / KAGEFUMI", when red overhead spotlights formed pillars around the band members to a frighteningly beautiful atmosphere.

Once the "softer" part of the concert had been left behind with the intermezzo of instrumental track "Depth", the GazettE members made sure to get back to the speedy tracks like "VERMIN" and "HEADACHE MAN", which turned the neatly arranged rows between chairs into a moshpit without care about the consequences. People jumped left and right and all over the place, giving in to the catchy beats and heavy bass lines of the rhythm section that was REITA and KAI.

"This is the finale! I can feel your power more than usual, so let's do this together!. If we don't become one here tonight, there is no meaning to it!" RUKI shouted out, once more pulling the audience together.

Each song smoothly joined in with the next and way too soon, the main set was already over, ending with the track "Melt", to which the band members slowly left the stage.

As if in fear that the band might not return, chants for an encore rose immediately and clapping accompanied the shouts, until REITA and KAI returned for their signature piece "Ride with the Rockers". The section proved to be a completely new arrangement for the crowd to jump and shout accordingly. Soon the two of them were joined by AOI and URUHA, who added fast-paced guitar riffs to it and last but not least RUKI completed the team.

Over the past year the track "TOMORROW NEVER DIES" had become a frequent opener to the encore set and that night was no different.

"Hey Tokyo! First and foremost I am thankful for the time I we are able to spend here and now with you!" RUKI said. "This tour had been neatly put together with everyone and the audience had a lot of power. I really love you for this and I am looking forward to the next tour and then the finale -MELT- in March. Let's make this an even better tour."

What might have sounded like "final last words" for the tour proved to just heat the excitement up once again and with that the GazettE went on to present their signature tracks "COCKROACH" and "DISCHARGE", which had always had the power to break any last barrier between the band and the fans. The floor shook and whatever last bit of resistance to let go there might have been, was certainly gone.

Closing the encore with "LINDA 〜candydive pinky heaven〜"left the fans just a tiny bit hanging it seemed and so the band members came out once more to present their ultimate "destruction" song "関東土下座組合 / Kantou Dogeza Kumiai", which had the crowd on its knees head banging at full power. The band members joined each other head banging heavily to the beats. URUHA joined KAI on the drum raiser, before changing positions with AOI, who danced along playing his guitar.

Too soon the last notes subsided and while the fans were really reluctant to leave, it was time to go home and eventually charge power for the upcoming tour starting next year and the anniversary performance in March!

And no matter at how many the GazettE live performances one has been to, the artistic, yet natural genius of the band is surprising over and over again.

Set List:

SE [Diplosomia]・[XI]
01 DERANGEMENT
02 GABRIEL ON THE GALLOWS
03 VENOMOUS SPIDER'S WEB
04 VORTEX
05 CLEVR MONKEY
06 THE SUICIDE CIRCUS
07 DRIPPING INSANITY
08 余韻 / YOIN
09 影踏み / KAGEFUMI
10 籠の蛹 / KAGO NO SANAGI
[Depth]
11 歪 / IBITSU
12 ヘドロ / HEDORO
13 VERMIN
14 SLUDGY CULT
15 HEADACHE MAN
16 ATTITUDE
17 REQUIRED MALFUNCTION
[Melt]

EN1 Ride with the Rockers
EN2 TOMORROW NEVER DIES
EN3 赤いワンピース / AKAI ONE-PIECE
EN4 COCKROACH
EN5 DISCHARGE
EN6 LINDA 〜candydive pinky heaven〜
WEN 関東土下座組合 / Kantou Dogeza Kumiai

Credit : Music Japan Plus

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the Gazette - New Distrubution Label for UK & Europe [JPU Records]

the GazettE have announced their new European & UK distribution record label JPU Records. The label shall be responsible for the GazettE's latest album "DIVISION" They are currently selling the regular edition across the UK & Europe for only £9.81 [€15,99].

Pre-orders are available for the UK and for Germany. for other countries will be made available shortly.

Credit : J Rock UK Updater

TRANSLATION: THE GAZETTE TOUR11-12 VENOMOUS CELL FINALE OMEGA -- DISC 3 (BACKSTAGE)

TRANSLATION: THE GAZETTE TOUR11-12 VENOMOUS CELL FINALE OMEGA -- DISC 3 (BACKSTAGE)

Tried to do (pretty rough) translation of their dialogues in the backstage because some scenes are quite precious. ♥Please tell me if you have different opinions or if you find any mistakes.I find it quite difficult to hear the things they said with all the noise and all they do is mumblemumblemumble. lol. 00:57 Ruki: Good morning. Good morning. 01:39 Staff: Let's do sound check starting from Kai-kun. Kai: Please. 01:52 Staff: That's enough. 02:13 Kai: Thank you in advance. 02:23 Staff: The bass is okay. Please do (the sound check). Reita: Okay. Please. 02:39 Uruha: In Buried (?) it was chapped. Lately I haven't played Buried. *chuckles* Normally they would use powder or spray for this. *chuckles* 03:01 Reita: That's all. Staff: Yes. Please do the voice (check). 03:12 Staff: Yes. That's good. Reita: Thank you in advance. Staff: Thank you in advance. 03:51 Reita: Nervous.. I was, until yesterday there was no time. Right, Leader? Kai: Eh? Reita: There was no time, right? Kai: That's why the rehearsal just started. Reita: Right. Eventhough we rehearse every time, even if we rehearse the performance, we still need more time. Somehow or other, until after we open the show, I was nervous. Kai: In this time's tour, everyone is determined to finish it in one go. As I thought in the 26th performance or 27th, moreover from new album, it was quite a growth for us. Reita: I see. 04:40 Aoi: Thank you. Is it okay at the moment? Staff: Please. Aoi: Okay. 05:53 Staff: Yes, that's okay. Aoi: I'll do the voice check. Staff: Yes. 06:18 Staff: Yes, that's good. Aoi: Thank you in advance. 06:37 Staff: Well then, we would like to confirm about the clip and the monitor for SUICIDE. 07:28 Reita: It looks really inflated. Kai: It would be good if the drums are dominant. Ruki: The drums can't be seen. *grins* Kai: *chuckles* Well, shall we do it until 13? 07:39 Staff: Sorry for interrupting, but we will do MY DEVIL after this. 09:16 Staff: For now please just rest briefly, and members, please watch from the audience seats. 09:23 Staff: LED is on no.1 09:32 Staff: Well then, please watch. Yo-san, is it okay if we hear the sound too? Well then, we'll let out the clip. 09:44 Staff: Yes, let's do that. Can we play the sound now? For the performance the lights will go out. 10:20 Staff 1: Yes, this logo was chosen and that was the end of the clip. Staff 2: Here it will be on reverse and until the song comes out, at the end it would be like this. Then, in this venue we were thinking of making it like this. Uruha: *laughs* Ruki: Eh? I think we don't need it? Uruha: You can really see it. Staff: You don't need it? You don't need the OMEGA? Ruki: I feel maybe we don't need it. Staff: Well then, can we take out the OMEGA? Aoi: In the venue? Staff: In the venue. Aoi: I think that's fine. Staff: Is this fine? Ruki: Um. Staff: Is that so? Okay. Well then, without OMEGA, we'll go like this. 11:16 Aoi: I just did it. As I thought, you know, near the Sun Hall a long time ago. At that time, at the toilet there, I came to wash my face. As I thought I only have such kind of good tension. *laughs* The color (of the building) is really interesting, but the inside, you know, it is too blue, that's Yokohama Arena. But compared to five years ago, I think the band quality is really different. Hmm, I think we can do this. 12:05 Staff: What you mean just now is after the intro? RUKI: That's right. Staff: Well then, in this and that point too. RUKI: Maybe if we play the image slowly... 12:15 Staff: More or less like this? RUKI: From here it's like this... Staff: Yes. 12:26 RUKI: The SE.. Right from the opening it (wasn't meant) to give you the sense of welcoming, wherever you are going to. Or for example a sense of escaping. As I thought I leave it to the audience. Even the things I worried about all along, we can talk through it, whether it's good or not. Like the lightings, I had been doing it a while ago, working on the songs' lightings without stopping. So we go through it during the tour and when it's over, we replay the clips. It was barely perfect, we don't need to match everything but we talk through it. And if today goes well, let's do the high five, just like that. *laughs* 13:22 Aoi: You look really nervous. Reita: Don't say anything. Aoi + Uruha: *laughs* Aoi: You're not nervous anymore? Reita: Hey you! Aoi: You're not, eh? Uruha: *laughs* You don't have anything to say, do you? Aoi: *laughs* I don't have anything I want to say to YOU. 13:38 Uruha: We do have different opinions, now that I recall it. *chuckles* How to say it, doesn't it seem like a miracle, more than usually? 13:50 Uruha: Well, the venue is always different, the people who are watching during rehearsals too. Eventhough we are doing work, it might look like we're not doing it spontaneously. Kai: It's been 5 years since. Uruha: Yes, it doesn't feel like it's been 5 years since then. Well, they can think anything they want, right? Even now, just like 5 years ago. Ah, but.. 5 years ago I might have more aspiration. I was more aware of things around me. 15:20 Kai: Isn't the pace fast here? It isn't like this, right? Uruha: But the nuance is really something, you guys. I don't get why you stopped midway. Kai: I don't care. Uruha: Uwawawawa.. wawa. HOI! 15:32 Uruha: Then, right after REMEMBER there will be Reila, you have to do tuning and stuffs and you can't make mistake.. Kai: That song wasn't there when we rehearsed! Uruha: If even you forget it then I don't remember either. You forgot that time too. Kai: I don't know! Even after he said all those things the hundredth time, it will never be perfect for him, right?! Uruha: You do it too much. There is never the time when we finish it perfectly. Reita: But even so YOU should apologize for saying it up to that point! Kai + Uruha: *bursts out laughing* 16:10 Aoi: That one is once in the chorus, right? 16:56 RUKI: Ah, I slipped. Why don't you practice? 17:42 Reita: Here we go, I finished and will give my best. Staff: Are you still nervous? Reita: I am. Even if I've done this, I still am. 18:06 Kai: Well then, we've come to this eventhough we're still scattered here and there. It's the last, please allow me to take over. I agree with what Kusaka-kun said, we'll cut it. And soon after cutting, there will be a pause and we'll play INFUSE. For VENOMOUS one third starting we've discussed about it, so.. Staff: We'll wrap it up with the drums, that's why before that we'll use the accent. Kai: Yes. Then, for SLUDGY, today we'll switch the version later. Staff: I've informed everyone, haven't I? Kai: At the beginning of the classics, right. 18:57 Kai: Well, we've gone through the setlist briefly, so for now let's focus on it one by one. Let's do this. Thank you for your help in advance. Staff: Thank you in advance. 19:07 Kai: Ee.. After SUICIDE, we'll go with MY DEVIL. After MY DEVIL it's 13. The instrument team, please pay attention in this, after the instruments are ready, 13 will start. So for today, let's go with this (setlist). 19:44 Staff: Well then, everyone, it's the tour final. Thank you everyone for your help in advance. the GazettE: Thanks in advance! Kai: We have always done this, it's gonna be okay. Reita: Okay. Uruha: It's the last. RUKI: You can just do it all you want. Reita: I've done it all I want way too often. Credits to: ruki-candy n the GazettE Worldwide Fans

the GazettE 10th Anniversary THE DECADE 2012/03/10 at Makuhari Messe Hall

With their most recent tour just finished in January, fans were left at complete zero, when it came to their expectations towards the GazettE's 10th Anniversary performance at Makuhari Messe Hall. What would be a good set list to choose after having performed for 10 years? The concert began with a picture flashback, as the members came on stage and each of them were shown in their outfits from all of their artist photos of the past, up to the most recent ones. In the usual manner, KAI, URUHA, REITA, AOI and RUKI came on stage among the cheers of the highly expectant audience, before the first song already took them by surprise as the set opened with "未成年 / Miseinen" and glitter tape burst over the audience. The set proved to be a live set that accumulated all of the GazettE's best live songs and songs with the greatest meaning for the band. Continuing with "赤いワンピース / AKAI ONE-PIECE", which until now had first been released as a CD track on the 3,000 copy-limited second press of their first single in 2002, and "春ニ散リケリ、身ハ枯レルデゴザイマス / Haru ni chirikeri, mi ha Kareru de gozaimasu", which fans rarely had the chance to witness live in recent years. RUKI doing his signature dance created just as much excitement as the track itself.

"Hey Makuhari! Welcome to the GazettE's 10th Anniversary. We are now 10 years-old. Therefore, we will throw 10 years worth of emotions at you, so come along and have fun!" The singer commanded. Being able to listen to "舐 -zetsu-" and "Psychedelic Heroine" in a row, certainly gave off the feeling of a very special event, much like the slow part, which included some of the emotional highlights of the show, such as "菫 / Sumire", "枯詩 / Kare Uta" and "Cassis". Each of those songs holding a special meaning had the fans at the verge or tears. The image of RUKI playing his guitar surely burned itself into the memories of many, before the set went into much harder territory. "The $ocial riot machine$" as a signature track of the GazettE's "DISORDER" album and a favorite at lives, had everyone boiling with excitement, just as much as more recent tracks like "VERMIN" and "HEADACHE MAN". No other song than "Filth in the beauty" was able to complete the main-set that day and for a moment the band disappeared from stage. KAI and REITA were the first to reappear on stage, as the audience fierce fully demanded more and the bassist took over the microphone. "As it is our 10th Anniversary, the weather is as always pretty bad."

"Yet, while the weather isn't really nice to look at, you are quite a nice sight." REITA concluded and KAI added: "Since it is our 10th Anniversary, it would have been kinda cool, if we had a typhoon." Eventually all members returned on stage an continued with "Nausea & Shudder", which had in 2006 opened their very first Nippon Budokan performance and had lost nothing of its power. "Thank you for coming, really." RUKI said in a voice that sounded so soft and gentle, that many fans must have been surprised by it. "10 years ago, on March 10th, we have played our first performance as the Gazette at Rokumeikan in Meguro and there were hardly 10 people. For some reason, it became less people who supported us by each performance, until only one was left. Many people probably thought we were a strange band, and many probably still think we are weird today. Yet, for some reason our followers increased again and when we reached a 30 people audience, we thought we could actually sell. We were positive like that and had this weird kind of confidence, but since we started from nothing, it was all we had. There were down times and moments when it could have all ended, yet, overcoming those, I think from here there are still things to aim for. There are probably people who couldn't make it today, but it doesn't matter. I am thanking you and everyone with all my heart."

"貴方ノ為ノ此ノ命 / Anata no Tame no Kono Inochi", "関東土下座組合 / Kantou Dogeza Kumiai" and "LINDA ~candydive Pinky heaven~" turned the serene atmosphere of RUKI's emotional speech around and had the hall shake literally, as people jumped and head banged before the GazettE left the stage once again. It was definitely a thing that could only happen at a 10th Anniversary, that when all members returned for a second time, each of them got to express their thoughts. It must have been the first time for many to actually hear each member talking right there on stage. URUHA: "It's been a while. Thank you for today! So many people have gathered today...it's like the MC of a pro-wrestler. (laughs) I am so exhausted, but it's great exhaustion and I think doing this live felt really good. Being able to do this for 10 years makes me really happy and I hope that we can continue this unchangingly for the 11th year, 12th year and so forth. Thank you!" KAI: "Most things have just been said, however, I am so full of this feeling of gratitude. It is so great that I want to remember all your faces before going home. (laughs) We have been doing this for 10 years and I would like to keep this special day very close to my heart in the future as well. Thank you very much." AOI and REITA played a quick game of "Paper-Rock-Scissors" to decide on who would go next. Eventually it was AOI's turn to take the word.

AOI: "Uhm yes, to say something earnest, it must have been because I'm getting old that I have come to be so sentimental. You know, we are close to each other, but there are times when we fight. For me, it's those four and all of you who are the GazettE. It's this view that is the bigger picture of the GazettE." As applause filled the hall, AOI joked: "See, I said something great, didn't I?" making the audience laugh out loud. "Today, I have been really moved with all the gratitude from all of you, so thank you so very much. On a different note, you are very tiring, but it's cute, so I forgive you." REITA: "Really, there is nothing but thankfulness. We had been planning on doing this for 10, 20, 30 years, but we didn't really think that the day we actually did it 10 years would come. It's quite a miracle that you have all gathered here today. So take responsibility and keep supporting us in the future as well. Thank you very much" "Certainly, there are quite some sentimental guys here." RUKI said as it was his turn once again. "It is quite astounding that a band of five people would continue to make the same music for 10 years, reaching for the same dream together. It seems easy and difficult at the same time, and we are good friends while being very alike. At this point the word 'gratitude' has grown a bit thin, but the one who loves you most in this place, is this band, I think. Please come with us, forever. This is happiness for us, to celebrate this 10th anniversary with you. For the 15th year, the 20th, the 30th, the 45th year, let's create an ever greater view. Thank you for today!" With their first single "別れ道 / Wakare Michi" and "春雪の頃 / Shunsetsu no Koro" the GazettE finished off their 10th Anniversary, marking their biggest step of past and future together with their fans. Credit MJP

Twitter Stories: Aoi and Tatsuro - The Formation of New Troll-Allies????

-- Twitter has fallen victim to a number of trolls among the J-rock and Visual-kei artists, and the most random happening might lead to the formation of a new troll duo! It started very harmless and it might only be the prologue, but what if...? Aoi (the GazettE): "We are closing for today. We are looking forward to your visit again." (Note: Aoi might be quoting something he has been told by a shop attendant...) Heeeeyyy. That's why you should stay open! Make a Twitter account and follow me! Let me keep the soup I was drinking! But since I like you, just called not saying any of that. Tatsuro (MUCC): Do you mean the "Akanoren" (Ramen restaurant) in West Azabu? Aoi: ！(◎_◎;) That's the one! (laughs) It's delicious, isn't it!? Tatsuro: I love Ramen and Mizukyoza＼(^o^)／ Aoi: Whaaa! What's with this comradeship!? I'd say, let's go together, but if I do, I feel we won't be able to make it true. So I'll just give you the contact information tomorrow by direct message. (*´ω`*) -- Wait, is that an emoticon happy-blush? Tatsuro: Let's try hanging out for once (｀□´)♪ -- Wait, did Tatsuro just agree??? If troll No.1 and No.2 join, and given the fact that it is successful, this might lead to major trolling in the future. Already "twitter-molested" and "twitter-harassed" band members might fear this new super-troll... or the universe might simply implode.

Welcome Back the GazettE's Aoi!

-- For their 10th Anniversary, the GazettE's Aoi made a surprising comeback on Twitter and of course we need to celebrate the come-back of our favorite Twitter troll. So let's just have a short look at what kind of mischief he has been up to since he rejoined the community. Reika (D=OUT): Aoi-san, I am following you! I am sorry I couldn't go today (to the live). (T_T) We held an in-store event while I was thinking that your sexy staging must be overwhelming. Aoi: Today's theme was the old guy from the forest. Ah, like the forest-girls. * Forest girls is a fashion trend with girls in natural fabrics and subdued colors. Aoi: @RUKI Hey hey! Excuse me following you! I am totally not thinking that I could widen my follower range with yours... Aoi: @ Hitsugi (Nightmare) Oi! Oi! Follow me! Follow me! Plz plz!٩(๑´д`๑)۶ Hitsugi: Oh! Are you the real thing? Or are you fake!? Aoi: hahahaha! It's ok, so follow me! Plz! ლ(́◉◞౪◟◉‵ლ) Riuki (VelBet): Congrats to the 10th Anniversary! I am following you! Aoi: Yes! I'm gonna block you then! (⌒-⌒; ) Is it because the Kanji is different? And why have you been participating within the media frame? * Riuki and Ryohei have for some reason been together with the people from the media during the meeting after the live. Bands and friends had been in another group. Aoi: Everyone, this is the account of Osaka's pervert's gang head! →@mao_Sadie Hiroto (Alice Nine): The final practice is over! Now just the start of the journey is left. Aoi: Thank you for the Anniversary congrats board! The start of the journey? Sounds like a dream! Please give your best! Aah, let's finish for today! （´-`） -- And since it is late, we shall follow Aoi's advice and end it here. However, with him being back, we sure will have more to talk about in the near future! Credit MJP

the GazettE LIVE TOUR 2011-12 VENOMOUS CELL-FINALE- OMEGA di Yokohama Arena

Sudah sekitar lima tahun sejak the GazettE tampil di Yokohama Arena, akhirnya mereka kembali ke tempat itu untuk mengadakan pertunjukan "OMEGA" yang merupakan pertunjukan final dari tur "VENOMOUS CELL" mereka pada tanggal 14 Januari 2012 lalu. Hall tour yang mereka jalani sebelumnya telah membawa kelima member the GazettE keliling aula konser di Jepang, namun karena semua orang tahu bahwa the GazettE adlaah sebuah band live maka mereka membuat setiap aula konser menjadi terasa seperti sebuah live house. Yokohama Arena juga tidak berbeda rasanya malam itu, suka cita para penonton jelas tampak ketika konser akan segera dimulai.

Dibuka dengan "INFUSE INTO"para member the GazettE tampak di atas panggung mengenakan kostum "TOXIC" mereka da n ritme musik menyihir para penonton seraya RUKI membuat 15,000 orang di sana bertepuk tangan. "SLUDGY CULT" dan "VORTEX" semakin membuat para penonton menggila, gambar di layar menambahkan suasana semangat, sekuat asap dan sinar lampu yang menghasi panggung.
Lagu unggulan dalam album "TOXIC" yakni 'THE SUICIDE CIRCUS" membuat suasana yang lebih tenang namun menghipnotis, suara 'tik tok' yang terus bergeming membuat rasa takut dan memukau secara bersamaan.



Tidak ada jeda yang panjang selama pertunjukan, lagu-lagu terus berlanjut mulai dari "MY DEVIL ON THE BED" dan "痴情 / CHIJOU"hingga ke lagu agresif seperti "13 STAIRS[－]1" dan "AGONY".

Seketika lampu panggung padam dan hanya cahaya lilin yang tampak di atas panggung. RUKI mengambil lilin tersebut dengan kedua tangannya dan meletakannya di atas sebuah podium kecil di atas panggung, tepat di depannya, petikan gitar yang lembut membuka lagu "UNTITLED". Para penonton seolah menahan nafas mereka selama suasana penuh emosi menyelimuti saat itu. Ketika bintang-bintang di layar perlahan saling berpisah, RUKI meniup lilin tadi hingga padam dan tepukan tangan segera mengisi aula saat itu juga.

Namun, suasana segera berubah ketika lagu berikutnya yang dipenuhi dengan permainan drum yang cepat dari KAI dan permainan gitar yang mengagumkan dari AOI dan URUHA dibawakan.

"Masih bisa lanjut?" goda RUKI pada para penonton, penonton kurang kuat dalam menjawab pertanyaan tersebut, RUKI tampak kurang puas. RUKI melambaikan jari tengahnya kepada para penonton sembari berkata "kalian kurang ramai. Kalian harus menggunakan semua tenaga kalian untuk ini! Ayolah!!!"

Tentu saja penonton the GazettE tidak akan pernah membantah titah seperti itu, mereka pun tak menunjukkan rasa lelah kala lagu "VERMIN" dan "CLEVER MONKEY" dibawakan, malah membuat para penonton kian bersemangat.



"HEADACHE MAN", "Filth in the Beauty", "PSYCHOPATH", dan "TOMORROW NEVER DIES" mengakhiri bagian utama pertunjukan malam itu, mengguncang seluruh aula dengan kuat.

Belum ada yang mau pulang malam itu, para penonton segera mengeraskan suara mereka, meminta acara tetap berlanjut. Permintaan penuh semangat para penonton untuk encore disambut dengan tampilnya REITA dan KAI kembali di atas panggung, mempersembahkan duet permainan bass dan drum mereka dalam "Ride with the Rockers."

"Hari ini adalah hari terakhir tur kami." Kata REITA. "Jadi keluarkan semua yang kalian punya di sini!"

"Yokohama, kalian tampak keren hari ini!" KAI melanjutkan. "Ini adalah pertunjukan pertama kami tahun ini dan rasanya menyenangkan. Seperti yang pernah kukatakan, pertunjukan the GazettE tidak dibuat oleh kami berlima saja, tapi oleh kalian semua juga. Kalian yang membuatnya nyata, jadi ayo kita lakukan!"

Dengan sebuah teriakan, KAI dan REITA melanjutkan permainan, disusul dengan URUHA dan AOI yang segera berabung di atas panggung.



"REMEMBER THE URGE" dimainkan, kemudian segera disambung dengan "AKAI ONE-PIECE" dan aula besar Yokohama Arena itu berubah menjadi sebuah live house, seraya semua orang berlompatan mengeluarkan semua tenaga mereka.

"Saya bersyukur bisa menghabiskan saat ini di sini dan bersama kalian." RUKI mengutarakan perasaannya kepada semua orang yang hadir.

"Tur ini berakhir dengan pertunjukan final malam ini dan Saya harus katakan bahwa kami sudah merasa kesepian meskipun pertunjukan ini belum berakhir. Kami memulai tahun ini dengan mengakhiri tur yang kami jalani."

Para penontonpun tertawa, namun pastinya mengerti apa yang dimaksud oleh kata-kata RUKI barusan.

"Kami berkeliling negeri dan membawakan lagu dalam TOXIC selama perjalanan kami. Saya rasa kami sudah melakukannya dengan baik. Ketika membuat album tersebut, kami selalu berpikir tentang bagaimana kalian akan bereaksi pada album ini. Melihat kalian di sini, kalian tampak begitu bahagia dengan album ini. Kami ingin sekali melakukan ini lagi."

Seperti the GazettE biasanya, encore diakhiri dengan lagu "COCKROACH", "DISCHARGE", dan "LINDA~candydive Pinky heaven~", tapi sepertinya ada yang kurang.





Ini adalah pertunjukan final, bukannya melompat dan head bang sampai lelah, tidak ada satupun orang di sana yang akan pergi tanpa satu lagu yang membuat mereka malah berlutut: "関東土下座組合 / KANTOU DOGEZA KUMIAI". Itu adalah lagu terakhir yang dibawakan malam itu dan para member band mengelilingi panggung sesuka hati, saling bercanda satu sama lain, juga kepada penggemar mereka.

RUKI bahkan melompat ke arah penonton, membuat para penonton bergemuruh gembira dan mengakhiri malam itu dengan mengeluarkan dukungan penuh untuk langkah the GazettE selanjutnya.

"Saya bersyukur atas hal-hal yang bermula dari sini." Ungkap RUKI, menandai diawalinya tahun ke-10 karir the GazettE.







Credit : MJP

Fool’s Mate – January 2004 – the GazettE’s interview

First interview with the GazettE, under the title “Dai Nihon Itan Geisha”, showing a steep rise in popularity throughout the country. Introductory text to the GazettE taking questions about everything from the sweet beginnings of their five-some to the latest state of affairs. Disliking without knowing is the loss of a lifetime, so wouldn’t you too like to step inside and take a look at the world of the GazettE?



This being your first appearance for this magazine, let us start with the story of the formation of your band!

Uruha – Me, Reita and Ruki were in a band together before the GazettE.

Reita – By the way, me and Uruha have grown up together ever since 4th year of Elementary School!

It’s been a long association then.

Reita – Yes!

Uruha – Ruki was originally a drummer, but he was quite good at writing lyrics so we got him as the vocalist for that band. And we got the original vocalist to be the drummer (laughs). Well, anything to make things ultimately turn out well.

Ruki – Like, breaking up (laughs).

Uruha – But, the three of us – me, Reita and Ruki had become really close friends by then and we decided “The three of us want to do this together again!”

Reita – And then we started searching for members.

And the one you met was Aoi?

Uruha – No, Aoi……

Aoi – What do you mean, saying that so awfully! (laughs)

Uruha – There was no drummer, so we got an acquaintance introduce us to an earlier drummer.

Reita – And then, just because he was the guitarist of the same band as the drummer, someone barged into the set-up.

What do you mean “barged in” (laughs) Didn’t you have the idea of a twin guitarist in mind originally?

Uruha – No, it’s not that we never even thought about it. I just wasn’t sure if it might be a disadvantage (laughs).

Aoi – Eh? Is that so? To that level? You’re lying aren’t you!!

Reita – Such a well concealed matter too……you know (laughs).

Aoi – Ah, is that so……although right now, I’m in a lot of shock (laughs).

And with that the GazettE got going in January 2002. Kai wasn’t there in the beginning, right?

Uruha – Yes. We had a different drummer. We met Kai at a session Live at exactly the same time that person quit, so he joined the band.

Kai – I was already acquainted to Ruki, and knew about the GazettE too and thought they were cool, so when I was asked “Won’t you do it for us”, I said “My pleasure” without any objections.

That was in February this year. Since then the five of you have continued vigorously with music releases and Live activities.

Everybody – Right!

What’s the concept of the GazettE? – Although the cover comes with the catchphrase “Dai Nihon Itan Geisha [The Great Japan Heretic Artists]”.

Uruha – It refers to our aspirations; how we always want to be different from the rest, how we want to be heretics.

Ruki – Like, defying everything.

Uruha – But, it’s not about doing only what is different; we want to empathize with whatever draws our empathy.

Ruki – In terms of music, that range can get quite extensive.

True, there really are a lot of songs ranging from dark and intense to heartrendingly melodious.

Ruki – We ourselves don’t carry any notions like “This is what the GazettE is!” We’re a band that plays songs of every hue.

Kai – On the contrary, it would be nice if this would become a hue unto itself.

Uruha – But there is a foundation, you know. Something like an “over the top”, vehement kind of feel.

Aoi – Also, if one talks about the point of a song, there are various things that unfold within the length of a single song. We’re determined to make songs which carry various outlooks. Not very fond of things just gliding past.

Uruha – Occasionally, there are also songs which get over in a flash. Also, for some reason, there are ones with those old-school melodies. I heard a foreigner somewhere saying “Wonder why Japanese people go on adopting new things. Why don’t they care more about the older, nicer things?” and I thought “I see~”.

Ruki – I feel that the old songs have a deeper impact emotionally, compared to the new ones. One still remembers them, and they’re easy on the ears. For that reason, we adopt those aspects.

Incidentally, who builds the core of the song?

Kai – Ruki brings the original melody, and then we discuss it like th~is and th~at among ourselves and finish it up.

Ruki writes the lyrics too, right?

Ruki – The point is how to express the mentality of people through words. To disclose things directly, without speaking in a roundabout manner.

Kai – I’m always surprised by Ruki’s lyrics. He’s so good at how he expresses things. He writes lyrics which make one feel “Aah, I get it I get it!” “This really does happen”.

Even among those, there are a lot of times when you write about sentiments of loss, of things which ordinarily don’t get expressed openly.

Ruki – That’s true. There really are a lot of those.

Reita – Normally, Ruki can express anything. This fellow is quite frank with his feelings. Like a stereotypical B-type [blood group].

Uruha – Generally speaking, careless and untidy.

Aoi – But, isn’t he quite methodical about his own place?

Ruki – I’m methodical about my own things.

Kai – And that is why he’s stereotypical. SELF-CENTERED.

But I think it’s better to have a somewhat self-centered person for a vocalist, right?

Uruha – It would be a matter of such great adulation if that could turn into a plus point.

Ruki – (face flushing with agitation)

Reita – He’s REALLY showing it frankly (laughs).

He’s just awfully honest, isn’t he?

Reita – He even lies in a way that he’d get caught immediately. Well, in a word, he’s an idiot.

(laughs) Well, what about you, Aoi? Talking of which, haven’t you been in low spirits for a while?

Aoi – ……’cause I’m depressed. Am I being made a part of this as a last resort? My mind is heavy with that thought……I won’t be a part of this conversation anymo~re.

All members – (laughing out)!

Are you getting concerned about what we just talked?

Uruha – Not really, right?

Reita – Hm. Not really.

Aoi – Is that all? Isn’t your defence a bit too lacking!?

Well well (laughs).

Reita – He is stubborn. Inflexible!

Ruki – Childish.

Reita – Elementary School Student.

Aoi – This isn’t a gathering to get me depressed, is it?

Reita – Look, impressions are very important on a debut appearance.

Aoi – Isn’t Kai supposed to be the one getting bullied!? You’ve got the wrong guy!

Uruha – Aoi is the type of person who constantly seeks out the aesthetics.

Aoi – (with “Well spoken!” written on his face) I play the guitar on the left, so even if I’m working out the aesthetics of the staging for myself, this (Reita) keeps on being a nuisance, with his “Me me”!

Reita – Liar! (laughs)

That is probably just Reita being a show-off……or something.

Reita – That is not true. Not true at all. I’m so humble and low-key. Keeping a poker face.

Aoi – That’s not true! If you think or perceive something I see it on your face right before my eyes!

Uruha – He has tremendous power of keeping things hidden to himself.

We were talking about the stage right now, isn’t it? How’s he ordinarily?

Reita – Ordinarily, I pay too much attention to the things around me and my sensitivity wears out……in fact I’m left with no sensitivity at all. There’s a fellow who gets lonely easily, so I go accost them or something.

Uruha – Basically it’s Ruki and Kai who get emotionally attached.

Reita – Speaking in terms of soccer, I’m like the midfielder, you know. Always looking all around before giving a pass……like gauging the atmosphere. Sometimes I get called an air-conditioner.

Aoi – I’ve never said tha~t! (laughs)

It’s like bearing the motherly role in the band, isn’t it? What kind of a person is Uruha?

Aoi – Extremely obstinate.

Uruha – Obstinate, is it? But indeed, I don’t budge from what I think.

Ruki – It’s like if you say something you’ll probably get beaten up (laughs).

Uruha – But, if I feel that I’m making a mistake, I earnestly recheck and confirm things.

Ruki – No~? You just try to bend the truth (laughs). Like, ‘I define the rules!’

Uruha – Aren’t there times when that sort of a thing is also necessary? (laughs)

Reita – YOU don’t make a mistake! That is why I stay with you!

(laughs) A motherly existence within the band. Well, what about Kai?

Reita – Well, there’s nothing special about him.

All members – (laughing out)!

Aoi – Strangely enough, he’s the most serious one.

Uruha – I think he’s the type who does everything untiringly.

Ruki – What do you think of this yourself?

Kai – My wish, I suppose, is to be the centre of laughter. I like getting teased. As long as I keep getting teased and the laughter keeps coming, I’d be enjoying myself immensely.

Reita – You haven’t put that ruse to practice for even 10 minutes until now!

Aoi – If done so, it works really well at breaking the ice. Break the ice by teasing him. This is important.

Uruha – It is an essential requirement for getting him excited (laughs).

(laughs) I imagined you all to be these cool sort of people when I saw the art-pictures but in reality you’re all just brimming with a unique kind of humanity (laughs). Well then, what are your plans up ahead?

Ruki – There’s a One-Man at Shibuya AX on January 16th. We’re simply looking forward to it……

Aoi – None of us have been there, you know, to AX (laughs). On the day itself, we just hope we won’t lose our senses in shock when we go there.

Reita – It’s our first One-Man at a big venue, so I wonder how much aura we’ll have to build up to not look small, to what extent we’ll be able to do something that would be distinctive of a big stage. I’m really looking forward to it.

Kai – We intend to make it a Live which will leave behind an impression, so we want everybody to carry that expectation.

Uruha – Our sense of unity gives us the confidence to conquer any place. I would want the people who want to feel “This is what a Live is” to definitely come and watch us.

And finally, what is the mark of the GazettE?

Aoi – We always keep our aspirations high, no matter what.

Ruki – Without forgetting those first feelings we had when we formed this band, we want to be even more spirited.

Spirited?? Did you, by any chance, mean diligent?

Ruki – Ah, that’s right!

Aoi – Sorry, basically we’re not very intelligent……

Everybody – (roars of laughter)

Credit : Ducky's Blog

Shox vol_ 128 feat_ The GazettE (Part2)

Ruki: There are also times when a certain member that is also being introduced in his magazine interview stays over. When I have to run errands, I leave the house earlier. And then when I get back, there are crumbs all over the carpet-to the extent that it all white, and there are old neglected cigarette burns from when the cigarette was left as is, and the hair iron still plugged in with the chord left all tangled. When I came back to this scene, I thought, “Just forgive him ~.” there are a few interviews in his own magazine also mentioned (it) of the member spend the night at my house. When I notice when I left home a little earlier. Then when I came back, full of bread crumbs on the carpet – to the entire carpet have become white level, and then neglected the soot falling down, and hair dryer still plugged in, a mess of entangled wires together. When I saw this scene, I thought, “to forgive him it ~.”
Kai: I sorry … please forgive me (laugh). I sorry. . . Please forgive me (laughs). (No wonder the U-like that you almost burned his house, how careless you are captain ah (ˉ_ˉ|||))
Uruha: I joined the soccer club when I was in middle school , but even though it was a nice club when it was just in name, when people really started to participate in it, it suddenly transformed into a really sports-oriented club, and we broke into arguments because of that, but we always went, “We forgive you.” When I joined the high school football community, but when it is only nominally (Football Association) when it is a great community, really became involved when members of which, it suddenly transformed into a true community for the purpose of the competitive, because as we had a quarrel, but we always end up (say), “We forgive you.”
Aoi: I ve always thought about forgiving people, but I didn . I always think to forgive, but I did not do.
the things you want to cry
Kai: This is about the day I got a reply about joining the GazettE as a member, but actually, the next day there was a live, and suddenly Ruki tells me, “Play the drums tomorrow,” and I was frantically trying to remember the songs. As expected, on that day, my heart was pounding. When even the fans said, “He so pitiful,” I cried. This is the reply I received (invite me) as a member to join the GazettE the day, but in fact, the next day there was a Live, and then Ruki suddenly said to me, “Tomorrow drum it,” so I tried hard to remember (all) song. As expected, the next day, my heart pounded the jump. When even the fans said, “He really poor,” and when I cried.
Aoi: It seems like it been printed in several magazines, but when my mom said, “Good luck,” to me over the phone, I kind of cried … that to say, I did cry. seems to have published in several magazines over (it), but when my mother on the phone told me “good luck”, I cried a little. . . In other words, I really cried.
Ruki: When I went on tour, I left my bike in my hometown parking lot, and after a while, when I returned, it had disappeared. On that day, I was about to return home in tears. Somehow, I couldn tell my parents the truth, and I lied and said, “I lent the bike to a friend.” But there was a day when my parents said to me, “Lend us the bike,” and , right away, I lied and said, “I lost the key,” then they said, “Since there a spare key, give us the spare,” and I ended up having to tell them the truth then, and they were so pissed … the next day my parents went to the police and came back and said, “The bike there.” When I saw it, I was fumbling, and when I saw the number plate … I cried at that time too. I have to travel before my bike parked in the parking lot of my home, then a few days later, when I come back, it gone. That day I almost cried to go home. Anyway, I can not tell my parents the truth, and then I lied to them, “I lent a friend a bike.” But then one day my parents said to me, “the bike to lend us “Immediately, I lied,” I lost the key, “then they said,” do not have the spare key, spare key to us, “Finally, I had no way to tell them the truth, so they are very angry . . . My parents went to the police station the next day, back when told me, “bicycles in there.” When I saw the bike, I get clumsy, and then when I saw a bike license, when. . . At that time I cried. (Are you sure you do not come to funny = =)
Reita: There was a day when I thought, “I l drive today,” and I went to the neighborhood parking lot, but I saw that my car 4 tires had been stolen. I went to the police, but when the policeman in charge just gave me an “Hn?” and had this indifferent attitude, I was so mad that I wanted to cry. one day I would like to “Today I want to drive,” and then I went to a nearby parking lot, but I saw my car four tires were stolen. I went to the police station, but police only Dangdang values ??gave me a “ah?” (Response) and to show indifference, I almost want to cry of anger. (Poor cloth, in the end is how many years you did not mind your car ╮ (ˉ ▽ ˉ “) ╭)
Uruha: When I was in elementary school, and we had an early-morning marathon, for some reason, we snuck into a sporting goods store to play. When we did that, the store employee found us, and called our parents. At that time, when I saw my mom tears as she cried and apologized, I also cried. I didn want to see my parents tears ever again. I was in primary school in the morning we have to run a marathon, for some reason, we (a few people) secretly slipped into a sporting goods store to play When we do that when the store employees discovered us, and then called our parents at that time, when my mother cry I apologize, I saw her tears, then I cry. Since then I never want to see my parents tears.
embarrassed thing
Kai: I get embarrassed when I walking by myself , and I trip over nothing. When I was a walk, then clearly there is nothing out of the way when I fall I will be very embarrassed.
Uruha: This was when I was in high school , but I ate lunch early during class, and I fell asleep. At that time, I dreamed that I scaled a multi-story building that was under construction, but I fell off the building, and for some reason, my body jerked backwards, and it surprised the girl behind me, who went “Kya!” I used to pretend to be cool all the time at school, so I thought, “Crap!” and I pretended to fall asleep again while hearing the girl giggle behind me. I was really embarrassed at the time. This is my high school, but when I have class early in the finished lunch, and then fell asleep. At that time, I dreamed I climbed up a under construction multi-storey building, but I fell off that building, then for some reason, suddenly my body to the back of a pull, and then behind me girls like “Kya!” This was taken aback. I e been in school put on a cool look, so I thought, “Damn!” And try to sleep again put on the way, when I heard the girl behind me giggle. At that time I was really embarrassed dead. (How to do, he wanted me to speak Tucao…)
Ruki: This was at the Hokkaido live, but at the time, for some reason, I had on shoes that were too big for me, so I tied it on really tightly, but in the middle of a particularly intense song, my shoe suddenly twisted to one side, and I got super embarrassed when it fell off in front of the people who came to see us. And I was just as embarrassed when I fixed my shoe on stage. Live in Hokkaido is the time, but at that time, for some reason, I wear shoes too, so I tightly tied shoelaces, but a particularly high in the middle of songs, suddenly my shoes against the failure of the other side, then when it fell in front of the audience when I super embarrassed. When I put the shoes on stage was when I was embarrassed.
Reita: When I was only wearing plain regular clothes and a merchandise wrist band, and I switched the sofa and monitor around and pretending to sing the vocals, my sister suddenly opened the door and saw me. I was super embarrassed. When I wear everyday clothes with a wrist strap, I turn the TV to the sofa and filled with singing, my sister suddenly saw the door open (so) I. I am super embarrassed.
Aoi: When people look or listen to the old live videos, I get super embarrassed. When people see or hear (our) previous Live video, I would be very embarrassed.
make you think “What?! you serious?!” things
Uruha: In middle school I borrowed my friend porn mag. I thought, “This is awesomeeee! “when I looked through it. For some reason the pages were stuck together. As it turns out, the book had actually been” used “before, and when I realized it as expected I went” What?! Are you serious ?! “high school when I borrowed my friend pornographic magazines. When I turn when I thought, “was amazing!.” For some reason the pages stuck together. If (page) apart, (I found) before the book actually has been “used up” when I realized that when I became, “What?! You are serious about it?!”
Ruki: This was when I was in elementary school. Occasionally I forget to flush after I peed. Once, when I forgot, that my mom went into the bathroom after me. And then she suddenly came into my room and said, “Your pee is foaming up like beer. Are you sick?” I was really nervous when I said, “What?! Are you serious?!” This is me in grade school. Occasionally I will forget to flush after using the toilet. I once forgot (red), my mother into the bathroom after me. Then she suddenly entered my room I said, “You like beer, urine, like bubbles are you sick?” I was very nervous to say, “What?! You are serious about it?!”

Reita: When I was in second year of elementary school, puss came out of there. At that time, I thought “What?! Are you serious?!” but after going to the hospital everything was fine. The next day there was a school trip to the pool and I needed a medical note to excuse myself, so my parents wrote a note about happened. “You were touching it weren you.” my teacher retorted after reading it. I thought “What?! Are you serious?!” (laughs). I was in elementary school when the cat ran out from there. At that time I thought, “What?! You serious?!” But went to the hospital after all is well. The next day the school to go to swimming pool, then I need a sick note to leave, so my parents wrote a (note) note of what happened. “You touch it, is not it?” After my teacher read retorted. I think “What?! You serious?!” (Laughs)

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the GazettE LIVE TOUR 2011 "VENOMOUS CELL" 2011/10/10 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A

the GazettE LIVE TOUR 2011 "VENOMOUS CELL"
2011/10/10 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A


With the release of their fifth full studio album "TOXIC", the GazettE headed towards a new frontier in Visual-kei. It was not just about the visual aspects of the members' costumes and looks, but the over all visual artwork and means of expression that goes hand in hand with each track of the album.

This became even more apparent with the opening performance of their tour "VENOMOUS CELL", which started at the SOLD OUT Tokyo International Forum only days after the album release.

While the writing "VC" was displayed in huge LED letters in the back of the stage during the standby period, each and every song was underlined with its unique lighting, video and CG sequences.



"INFUSE INTO" opened the set with quickly changing pictures as the band members came on stage, each taking their spots, almost unnoticed, yet of course amongst the cheers of the audience.

The visuals for "VENOMOUS SPIDER`S WEB" opened simply with the words rapidly flashing by, underlining the hard rhythms and the electronic sounds, which the GazettE made to fit together perfectly. The hall was shaking with excitement during each song, where especially the title track of the album "THE SUICIDE CIRCUS" caused the hall to cheer.

However, the audience celebrated the previous songs like "VORTEX", "HEADACHE MAN", "AGONY" or "Hyena" just as much as each new tracks, which created a complete new scene every time.

Songs like "痴情 / CHIJYOU " and "MY DEVIL ON THE BED" had a blunt sexual appeal, be it due to the snake draping itself around a woman's body on the screen, or RUKI's enticing moves with a cane together with the sexy bass lines from Reita. All the while, songs like "Maggots" or "PSYCHOPATH" expressed pure aggression. The fans moved accordingly, head banging wildly, pumping their fists and not giving in to the moments of silence between the songs. Instead they shouted out the names of the band members vigorously.



A different kind of aggression was shown with "RUTHLESS DEED", which was still as powerful as the previous songs, but movements slowed and the tunes were pulling more on the inside; sorrowful and emotionally straining. It had calmed the audience, to perfectly lead into "UNTITLED", which had the audience listen not only with their ears but with their hearts. The shooting-star-like lights wandering over the screen expressed the feeling of the song in all its simplicity and together with the howling guitars of Uruha and Aoi, eventually burst into applause.

"It's been six years since we last played here. It doesn't feel that long at all", RUKI said during his MC. "We have grown a little, though. From here we are starting the new tour and looking at you right here, I am already pleased. There are a lot of new songs, but let's create the mood and flow for all of them together."



"I love you", he added under his breath, but it was received with all the fans cheers and hearts, and it never mattered, how often the band had expressed their compassion for the audience in one way or the other, it was taken in again and again with gratitude.

"The main set was finished with "OMEGA", rounding up the visuals with references to the opening as the band members disappeared from stage for a while.

As it is the GazettE tradition, Reita and Kai were the first to return, presenting their new version of "RIDE WITH THE ROCKERS". The drum and bass duet was followed by the GazettE latest single "REMEMBER THE URGE", which in contrast to the songs from TOXIC seemed much lighter, making it a good opener for the encore.
"BREAK ME" caught the audience by surprise, as it was not only a coupling track from "VORTEX", but also with a number of huge black and white balloons that were thrown into the audience just for fun.



However, the complete set was finished off with well known "classics" and the fans' all-time favorites "COCKROACH" and "DISCHARGE", before demanding everything from the audience once again when finishing with " LINDA ~candidive Pinky heaven~" in the well known manner.

It showed without a doubt, that the old and the new the GazettE songs can fit together perfectly without repeating themselves nor without sounding awkward together.

With this performance the GazettE have certainly shown that Visual-kei, has its name for more reasons than just the looks of the members. They carry the visuals of their art work and their performance to a new level in perfect synchrony, with the spice of being daringly blunt in their way of expression.

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the GazettE LIVE TOUR 2011 "VENOMOUS CELL"
2011/10/10 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A

Set list:
SE INFUSE INTO
01 VENOMOUS SPIDER'S WEB
02 SLUDGY CULT
03 VORTEX
04 THE SUICIDE CIRCUS
05 HEADACHEMAN
06 AGONY
07 RUTHLESS DEED
08 痴情 / CHIJYOU
09 UNTITLED
10 Hyena
11 MY DEVIL ON THE BED
12 VERMIN
13 TOMORROW NEVER DIES
14 Filth in the beauty
15 Maggots
16 PSYCHOPATH
SE OMEGA

Ride with the Rockers
EN1 REMEMBER THE URGE
EN2 BREAK ME
EN3 COCKROACH
EN4 DISCHARGE
EN5 LINDA ~candidive Pinky heaven~

PSC 7 DAYS C.C. Lemon Hall [Aoi with Bon:cra-z]