PS COMPANY PRESENTS SCREW ONEMAN TOUR 2012 "BIRAN NO ORI" at Akasaka BLITZ 2012/04/07

It was a stage SCREW and their fans had long been yearning for, and it was April 7th 2012, that they climbed the stairs to Akasaka BLITZ amidst the cheers of their fans and the heavy beats of the opening SE. Byo was the last to appear and without much of a break SCREW went right into their first track "The Abyss", which was the lead track of their latest album "BIRAN". Powerful chords of Kazuki and Manabu drove the audience to its utmost, firing each and every spectator up and creating mosh pits in the center of the hall. "Come on!!!!" Byo shouted, in between "UNWORLDLINESS KINGOM", where he received vocal support by Rui, while Jin was smashing on his drums, not allowing anyone to rest. Only after "DUALITY", was the audience for a moment able to breath, while listening to the vocalists short MC. "Welcome! It's hot at Akasaka BLITZ. It's the final of this tour, so let's have fun together!" "BRAINSTORM" and "daring driver" kept the up-tempo pace of the previous songs, but held somewhat of a lighter atmosphere, which was just to smashed the next instant, when Byo would scream and growl into his microphone. The fans responded with fist pumps and head banging, shouts and jumps at full power.

"桜と雨 / Sakura to Ame" in contrast opened with a swing rhythm on Jin's part and invited to dance along to the lighter guitar play. Manabu joined Rui, playing back to back, while Kazuki engaged in a splendid solo. Gradually the atmosphere of the live performance turned softer, until it turned deeply emotional for "邪心に爛る子守唄 / Jashin ni Tadareru Komoriuta ". Only the silhouettes of the members could be seen through the hazy lighting on stage, while Rui's bass lines led to the guitars into an emotional solo on Manabu's part. While SCREW were able to steal the audience breath with moments like these, they managed to do it in quite opposite fashion right after with "DEEP SIX" and "TRANCE". All members gathered at the center if the stage, seemingly overlooking the swirl of a mosh pit the audience once again turned out to be. Heads and towels were spun alike during "JELLYFISH" thereafter. "Are you having fun?" Byo asked the question that was nearly unneeded if the reaction of the fans was any indication. "You look really good from here, so let's keep flying higher until the very last moment!!!"

Whispers and screams, growls and fragile guitar solos led through the rest of the main part of the concert, before "VOID..." finished off the set in the same heavy fashion as the gig had started. Of course a tour final demands and encore sand the audience was shouting for it the moment SCREW had left the stage for a second only. Jin and Rui were the first to return to heat up the audience once again with a drum and bass solo, after which they were then joined by the other band members. "Akasaka!!" Jin shouted. "We have been on tour for 12 different performances and until the very last moment I had been wondering what this performance here would be like. And it's fun!!! So let's do this together until the last moment!" "You did well, Blitz." Rui praised the fans. "You look happy and during Jin's solo part you looked especially cute. However, I want the girls to be less cute now and become more boyish! The boys are fine like that." He laughed, hinting at the more aggressive performances that was certain to follow. The member's names were shouted out loudly during "ムラッキーヘビーマーチ" and "スカーレット / SCARLET" let into another MC that held the thoughts the members. Manabu: "It's been a while, Tokyo, and it feels really good to be here. Akasaka BLITZ is a place I connect many memories with. However, this is not the final place for me, as there are still dreams and aims to pursue."

Kazuki: "Soon it will be six years with SCREW and it does feel like a long time as we are now able to stand here. We are very honored that you have supported us until here. It's been a great live today. Thank you very much." Another three songs, led the encore to a finish, but it did not mean the live was over. Once again all members were called out onto the stage, performing one of their signature songs "VEGAS" and eventually it was Byo's turn to convey what had been on his mind and what his fans had been waiting for. Byo: "As this is the tour final of the BIRAN tour there are emotions greater than gratitude within me tonight, towards all those who helped and supported us. It was a great tour and soon SCREW will be six years old, too. There have been many changes and developments in the band and we came here with what we have now. We will keep going further, so I ask you to come along with us. Thank you." Applause filled the hall to Byo's emotional speech, before purple glitter tape exploded over the crowd and SCREW finished with "Dearest Wish." "Your smile is our greatest treasure." Credit : MJP

Mizuki & Chiyu on a Karaoke Date, Singing girugamesh Songs and the Cruel Awakening.

Twitter Stories: Mizuki & Chiyu on a Karaoke Date, Singing girugamesh Songs and the Cruel Awakening.

-- We don't quite want to say too much this time, because the story is sort of self-explanatory. Chiyu from SuG and Mizuki from Sadie have been out...walking together ... passing by some Karaoke place ... disturbing the neighbors; and while some where envious, others were worried. Have a look! Mizuki (Sadie): Taking a walk now. Chiyu (SuG): Running now. (〃艸〃) It's walking Chiyu at night. Mizuki: The same now. Chiyu: That's a dangerous pattern, right! (；´Д`) -- Dangerous? In what sense, Chiyu? But apparently big papa was worried, too. Aoi (the GazettE): What are you doing? Mizuki: It's tricky. (laughs) Aoi: Make sure to return him properly. (laughs) Mizuki: Chiyu's already broken. (laughs) -- Uhm...we should not ask at this point. We just shouldn't. You all have your own imagination, so use it. (^^;)

Chiyu: Singing passionately with Mizuki now! (*/ω＼*) -- As long as it's only singing... Both of them posted pictures of the songs they were singing, so make sure to look for them!! And a certain name came up... Satoshi (girugamesh): What are you two doing this early in the morning? (laughs) Chiyu: Contributing to your royalties. Mizuki: I want to master all of your failure! I paid your royalties so you gotta invite me some time! Satoshi: Deal! Let me hear what you can do next time, greenhorn!! -- So they have been singing girugamesh songs and seemed to have a lot of fun, but also some envious followers... Rui (SCREW): This seems like fun! Chiyu: Let's go together next time! Rui: Let's go! Relaxation is important (๑´▿｀๑) Reika (D=OUT): I'd also love to go to Karaoke, but I have to go to the final practice. And the meeting before. Chiyu: Thinking about it, I've never been to Karaoke with Reika, right? That's it! We go! ( ･ิω･ิ) Reika: I'm gonna sing "Gimi Gimi", too! -- With plans for the future the night had to come to an end in the morning though... Chiyu: After I went to eat breakfast with Mizuki at McDonalds I arrived at the hotel and I'm gonna sleep a bit. Good night! Mizuki: (( _ _ ))..zzzZ -- And after what seemed like a short night, Mizuki faced some cruel wake-up tchniques...well at least on Twitter! Chiyu: Waking me while sleeping...( º言º; ) It can only mean this for sure...(　 ´-ω ･)▄︻┻┳══━一 (( _ _ ))..zzzZ Mizuki: (((；ﾟДﾟ))) I'M AWAKE! THANK YOU! (laughs) Chiyu: You can leave that to me! (っ`･ω･´)っ Mizuki: It seems like a killer technique... Chiyu: Now step over there!! '`,､╰(°ㅂ°)╯ '`,､ -- It must have been a short night for both of them. We hope they got through it OK, Chiyu was returned safely to Aoi, Satoshi got his royalties and Mizuki didn't die of a heart attack... (laughs) We'll be patiently waiting for the next episode with Reika and Rui joining!

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

SCREW Open Official Facebook Page!

While having just celebrated the tour final of their "BIRAN no ORI" Tour on April 7th, SCREW are in the middle of preparing their European Tour, which will start at the end of May this year. For the occasion, the band has now opened its official Facebook page and is of course welcoming all fans to join! The page will be filled with info on the band and certainly info about and from the tour. Please make sure to check the URL below! SCREW Official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/SCREW_Official/432556250091153 Moreover, the application period for SCREW's meet&greet in Europe on their tour is still ongoing, so if you would like to meet the band, make sure to join the GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB! Please see the links below for details!

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