Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, January 2, 2012
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~
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
SuG
SuG is a band formed in 2006. The band has released one EP and several singles, and was signed to Indie PSC, a subdivision of PS Company, before going major with PONY CANYON in early 2010.
The name "SuG" is derived from the transliteration of the English word "thug", written in Japanese as Sagu (サグ). The name is then simplified to the slightly more romantic "Sug".
Vocalist Takeru and guitarists Masato and Yuji had previously performed in a band called Travel. After Travel disbanded, they joined with AmeriA's bassist, Shouta, to form Sug in October 2006. The drummer Mitsuru then joined in November of the same year.
Shouta left the band in February and was replaced by Chiyu on bass. Their first release was "7th Breeze" on the compilation album Cannonball Vol. 03. The band signed to the visual-kei label PS Company, and in August 2007, the band released their first single, "Scheat". Months after the release of their first single, Sug released their first EP entitled Love Scream Party. To promote their music outside of Japan, Sug performed at "J-Rock Invasion" in Germany alongsideKagrra, Kra, Alice Nine and Screw--all of whom are also signed to CLJ Records, a German label.
Mitsuru left Sug after their live on May 9, 2009. It is supposed that Mitsuru left citing creative differences to the remaining band members. Their support drummer at the time, Shinpei, became a full-time member of the band after Mitsuru's departure.
Following the announcement of their single "Gr8 Story," SuG announced their move onto major label PS Company during the live event called "SuG Fes 2009 Alternative POP Show ~ Vol.6" on November 30, 2009. "Gr8 Story" was released through Pony Canyon, and the title track was used as the ending song for the popular TV Tokyo anime Katekyoshi Hitman Reborn! According to the band, the song is "rather punkish", yet with a catchy tune and an "easy-listening appeal".
Their second studio album and their first album through Pony Canyon,Tokyo Muzical Hotel, was released on March 9, 2010.
Memberz :
Vocal : Takeru
Guitar : Masato
Guitar : Yuji
Bass : Chiyu
Drum : Shinpei
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Golden Bomber
The band was formed in 2004 by Vo-karu Kiryūin Shō and Gita- Kyan Yutaka. The band conception is "Hyper Giga Hybrid Super Subculture Visual Rock". Chimatsuri Teppei joined as the first drummer/keybordist, when later he left, Tenkujō Dankichi took the position of drummer. Utahiroba Jun joined as bassist on 22 April 2007. On 5 April 2009 Dankichi left the band, and on 10 April 2009 Darvish Kenji joined as a drummer.
The members, except Kiryūin Shō, don't play instruments, music recordings are done by professional musicians, as the members say themselves. Kiryūin Shō creates the music, the arrangements are mainly managed by "everset" tatsuo. During the lives Golden Bomber don't play their instruments, instead they dance and perform, show videos and act out dramas. Kiryūin Shō is the only one who alsways sings live. All musical activities of the band, including songs, music videos, promotional videos and performances, contain lots of parody on famous bands, artists, manga, self-parody and jokes. Nevertheless, each performance is thought over seriously and prepared thoroughly.
Their first single "Dakishimete Shwarz" was released on 1 May 2008, followed by 4 more consecutive singles.[3] The first albums "The Golden J-POPS" and "Renai Shuukyouron" were put on sale on 24 December 2007, the first live DVD was released the same day. In 2009 Golden Bomber had 12 consecutive oneman lives on the 1st day of each month and performed a country-wide 4646 tour. Their most famous song "Memeshikute" was released as single on 21 October 2009.
During 2010 they also continued with oneman lives (Oneman Kowai, Zenryoku Baka tours), and had a consecutive 12 month song releases on dwango.jp.[3] All the songs released on dwango were #1 in dwango daily rankings. In 2010 the band was due to perform at Shanghai Expo 2010, but because of some problems their performance in China was cancelled.[4]
The popularity of the band in general has hugely grown during 2010. To the end of 2010 Golden Bomber got major debut offers from 7 companies, but rejected them all, willing to stay "good-for-nothing" indies band and taking into consideration the feelings of their fans.[5][6]"Mata Kimi ni Bangou wo Kikenakatta" single reached #4 on Oricon weekly charts [1] and was ranked #3 in Oricon 2010 year top selling indies singles chart.[7] "Shimohanki Best" album was ranked #3 in Oricon weekly charts.[2]
In 2011 Golden Bomber continued with "Life is All Right" spring national tour (the initial name of the tour, "Isshou Baka (Lifetime Idiot)" was changed due to the erthquake and tsunami in Japan).[8] In July 2011 Golden Bomber performed at Japan Expo in Paris, France,[9] and in August had two lives in Seoul, South Korea. "Yareba Dekiru Ko" national tour is scheduled for autumn 2011.[10]
On 14th and 15th January 2012 Golden Bomber will perform in Nippon Budokan, and on 21th January - in Osaka-jō_Hall.
Golden Bomber also host a program on Nico Nico Douga. Besides, the members have collaborated with different artists not only from music, but also from fashion industry.[11]
As for now Golden Bomber have released 11 singles, 8 albums, 23 DVDs.
[edit]Members
The part names "Vo-karu" etc are not spelling mistakes, they're officially written this way.
- Vo-karu (vocals): Shō Kiryūin
- Born on June 20, 1984, blood type B, from Tokyo.
- Writes all music and lyrics by himself. He can play various musical instruments, including violin.
- Created lots of parody songs for song of famous singers and bands, imitating their melody, lyrics, singing style. For example, "Ultra Phantom" is Koshi Inaba, "Tsunami no Johnny" - Keisuke Kuwata imitation.
- A host of the All Night Nippon radio program, from January 5, 2011 to present.[12]
- Fan of Gackt.
- Gita- (guitar): Yutaka Kyan
- Born on March 15, 1985, blood type B, from Tokyo.
- He creates all the stage proprieties for the shows on his own.
- Be-su (bass): Jun Utahiroba
- Doramu (drums): Kenji Darvish
- Born on November 18, 1980, blood type A, from Fukuoka.
- Joined on April 10, 2009.
- Originally a guitarist, also did vocals in his previous band, now vocalist in Reverset.
[edit]Past members
- Doramu: Dankichi Tenkujō
- Born on August 13, 1984.
- Left on April 5, 2009 at Takadanobaba Club Phase live.
- Drums: Teppei Chimatsuri
- First drummer, also played keyboards on stage
- Now he's publishing a subculture magazine "Young Japan" (irregularly).
- Doramu and staff: Riku Toriaezu
- He stood in as drummer and keyboardist when Dankichi Tenkujo left, when Tenkujo returned he went back to staff member.
Interview With Alice Nine
･ This is an interview inspired by the new alicenine. Single. .
First, about ‘CROSS GAME’. Speaking of games, do you play any? What is your favorite game?
Show: FINAL FANTASY
Tora: GTA
Hiroto: Yes I do. Lemmings 2.
Saga: Yes, I do. Metal Gear Series
Nao: I haven’t played any games recently, so I want to hear your recommendations.
★ From the title, ‘【atmosphere】’: What is something that you need to have, much like how the world needs an atmosphere?
Show: music
Tora: Cigarettes
Hiroto: It’s water.
Saga: Of course, it’s love
Nao :Dreams!
★ from ‘夢幻/Mugen –electric eden-‘. When you imagine Eden, what kind of Eden do you think of?
Show: JAPAN
Tora: my home
Hiroto: Concerts.
Saga: Of course, it’s concerts
Nao: A place without war
･ Please tell us your impressions of the artists on PSC who will appear during the event in a few words.
雅-miyavi-→
Show: Big… For everything
Tora: Senpai (“senior”, often used for someone who has been in an occupation longer than the person speaking.)
Hiroto: the artist
Saga: entertainer
Nao: unique
Kagrra,→
Show: Big brother
Tora: Senpai
Hiroto: stoic
Saga: beauty
Nao: beauty
Kra→
Show: Gods of “Monster Hunter”
Tora: Senpai
Hiroto: miraculous
Saga: powerful
Nao: sun
the GazettE→
Show: healthy
Tora: Senpai
Hiroto: live band
Saga: they go their own way
Nao: black diamond
SCREW→
Show: beauty
Tora: Kohai (junior)
Hiroto: aggressive
Saga: cool
Nao: Men
SuG→
Show：Takeru
Tora：Kohai (junior)
Hiroto：Colorful
Saga：Cute
Nao：Love
･ Please tell us about things that have happened between you and the other PSC artists, if you have any such stories.
Show：We went on a national tour with Kagrra.
Tora：We had the PSC tour with the other artists.
Hiroto：We were playing DS with everybody during the PSC tour.
Saga：We’ve played “Monster Hunter” together.
Nao： I had a tears party with Notti from Kra(laughs).
･ Please give a heartwarming message to PS COMPANY, who celebrates its 10th anniversary this year!
Show：Be happy from 10 years from now
Tora：Give it your best
Hiroto：Be big together.
Saga：Let’s continue on together.
Nao：Go for your 20th!!
･ What do you imagine when you think of the phrase '10 years'?
Show：20 years
Tora：10 years ago
Hiroto：wine
Saga：turning point of the era
Nao：whiskey
･ What were you like 10 years ago?
Show：I was taking classes
Tora：Not much different from right now
Hiroto：Nothing has changed
Saga： I was cute
Nao：I was a student.
･ What do you want to say to yourself back then?
Show：Don’t sleep
Tora：…..
Hiroto：I have nothing to say.
Saga：practice more
Nao：”Start drums ASAP”
･ Do you have anything you would do, if you could go back to 10 years ago?
Show：Don’t wanna go back (smile)
Tora：Don’t wanna go back
Hiroto：I want to see the future
Saga：nothing special
Nao：Play drums intensely
･ Please tell us ‘what has changed’ and ‘What hasn't changed’ since 10 years ago.
‘Things that haven’t changed’
Show：height
Tora：I really don’t think something has changed
Hiroto：considerable spirit
Saga：loving music
Nao：my dream
‘Things that have changed’
Show：eyesight
Tora：[no reply]
Hiroto：surrounding circumstances
Saga：my daily rhythm
Nao：my will
･ On the contrary, 10 years from now. What do you want the world to be like?
Show：I want there to be a consumption tax lower than 10%
Tora：I want cars to fly.
Hiroto：I want it to be filled with music.
Saga：Equal
Nao：I want nothing to be changed.
･ Please tell us about a dream that you want to have come true in the next 10 years.
Show：wipe out . from alicenine.
Tora：I just want to live
Hiroto：meet the edge (U2)
Saga：to continue
Nao：I want to strain my abdominal and back muscles.
･ Please give a message to the other members 10 years from now.
Show：good work
Tora：I made a song!
Hiroto：Let’s make good music
Saga：you’re old
Nao：We’ve grown up!!
･ Please give a message to your fans 10 years from now.
Show：It’s been 10 years
Tora：Here we go. we’re alicenine.
Hiroto：Don’t forget rock 10 years from now.
Saga：Do you still love us?
Nao：Thank you for following us
Let me ask about you!
･ What is the focus of your fashion this winter? Also, what kind of girls’ fashion do you like?
Show：Straw hat
Tora：leather. For girls, skirts
Hiroto：It’s leather. For girls, I like leggings.
Saga：nothing special. / Anything is OK as long as it looks nice on her
Nao：black / Anything is OK as long as it looks nice on you!!
･ Which country or place do you want to visit on your own?
Show：Iceland
Tora：Paris
Hiroto：Sweden
Saga：Ireland
Nao：Italy
･ It’s cold in Japan in winter.. What do you want to eat during the cold winters?
Show：Mandarin oranges
Tora：nabe (a kind of stew prepared in a single pot at a table)
Hiroto：Sushi!!
Saga：Oden (a stew made of vegetables, dumplings, and a thin soy broth).
Nao：Oden, Miso ramen
･ Please tell us your favorite thing out of everything you’ve bought lately!
Show：iMAC
Tora：a ring
Hiroto：ring from velvet lounge
Saga：AC/DC T-shirts
Nao：air purification system
･ What kind of people are the members of alicenine. Offstage?
Please describe each person in few words, like “He is like ○○!”
Show:
Everyone is goofy.
Tora:
Show：gamer
Hiroto：perverted
Saga：lonely
Nao：well-organized
Hiroto:
Show：gamer
Tora：Rock!!
Saga：air!!
Nao：glasses!!
Saga:
Show：perverted
Hiroto：perverted
Tora：perverted
Nao：perverted
Nao:
Show：Wonder
Hiroto：Funny
Tora: animal
Saga: lonely (laugh)
･ Among all the members, who
1. do you think the most popular member among girls is?
2. do you want to have a date with?
3. is the most like a baby?
4. is the best at Janken (rock-paper-scissors)?
* The members did Janken-- Show and Hiroto answered their rank.
Show:
1. Ono-kun (one of the staff members)
2. Ono-kun
3. Ono-kun
4. Where did you rank?
2nd (as expected)
Tora:
1. Hiroto-sama
2. Myself
3. Hiroto
4. Hiroto
Hiroto:
1. Everyone seems popular among girls
2. No one special
3. Myself
4. Where did you rank?
Number 1!!
Saga:
1. Hiroto-san
2. Myself
3. Hiroto
4. I’m just bad at it
Nao:
1. Mr.Hiroto
2. “…..”
3. Mr.Hiroto
4. Nao. I always win!!
･ Please send a message to your fans outside Japan!
Show: Thank you for supporting us from where we can’t see or it’s difficult to see for us. We’ll do our best to bring you closer, no matter how distant you are..
Tora: I’ll be coming to see you soon.
Hiroto: Please love Japanese rock more and more. And keep loving music and rock..
Saga: I’m sure we’ll come to see you!
Nao; We long for global communication!!
Thank you, alicenine.!
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