 Well-respected band Creature Creature has released information regarding their new album! This will be their fourth album titled "Death Is A flower".
Fun Fact about the band: Vocalist Morrie is actually one of the pioneers of Visual Kei and Hyde, Vocalist of L'arc~En~Ciel and VAMPS, reportedly drew inspiration from him. Perhaps this is why their are similarities in their singing style. The album will release December 28, 2016 and will hit the shelves of many popular JRock stores on February 15, 2017! - 光る  The wait is over! Japanese Visual Kei band, the GazettE, has announced their first ever Halloween special live which happens to fall on Kai’s (drums) birthday. This live is for HERESY members only and is one that is to not be missed.
Unfortunately, the deadline for ordering tickets have just ended (Sept 1-26), but merchandise should be announced in only a few weeks. With Ruki (vocals)’s love for Child’s Play and all things creepy, let’s look forward to what he brings out for their BLACK MORAL/ RAD MARKET merch line. The live is to be held at ZEPP TOKYO on Friday, October 28th, 2016. Venue opens at 5:30 / Concert starts at 6:30 http://the-gazette.com/spooky- box/ -Reida  Arlequin recently announced their next max single which will see release in two versions! One type will be named "KARMA" (KARUMA) and the other will be "REVENGE"(Fukushuu). Both versions will be released on 11/16/2016. Before the release of the MAXI SINGLE a ONEMAN TOUR at TOKYO ZEPP DIVERCITY on 10/23/2016 will take place for their three year anniversary!
I remember when I was working at XENON and Arlequinn had a interview there the vocalist AKI said something that stuck with me: "The decisions you make do not only affect you, but everyone with you at that time. It is to be courteous of others' situations that will help everyone grow instead of being selfish". With a strong minded vocalist like him no wonder the band has come so far! Be sure to follow their twitter for any updates! -Hikaru Official Band Twitter: https://twitter.com/Arlequin_offi Aki : https://twitter.com/arlequin_aki Kuruto: https://twitter.com/arlequin_kuruto Tamon: https://twitter.com/arlequin_tamon Nao: https://twitter.com/arlequin_nao Shohei: https://twitter.com/arlequin_shohei  Japan's well-beloved and popular visual kei rock band the GazettE has released information for their upcoming 15th ANNIVERSARY LIVE concert! Alongside this, a teaser for it has been released as well. Kind of hard to believe it has been fifteen years right? The band came to America early this year and has been building on that momentum within the scene in America. Happy fifteen to the GazettE! 15th Anniversary Concert Details DAINIPPON ITANGEISHA "BOUDOUKU GUDON NO SAKURA" Friday March 10th, 2017 YOYOGI National Gymnasium Venue Open 5:30pm / Concert Start 6:30pm Fan Club ticket sales begin Oct 3 - 24th with general sales following the following February. -Hikaru Teaser video below (Not viewable in the US unfortunately) Update: It is viewable from this Twitter link! https://twitter.com/theGazettESTAFF/status/780741660007432192 the GazettE "15th ANNIVERSARY LIVE" TEASER  TX Japan drummer, Yoshiki has announced details about his "YOSHIKI CLASSICAL SPECIAL" World Tour with a stop at New York's famous Carnegie Hall!
These special take place on January 12 and 13, 2017, at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage in New York City and are a special treat for any fan of Yoshiki! Tickets are priced at: $105/ $85/ $75/ $65/ $55/ $40, and will be available from Sept 29 at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 154 West 57th Street, or can be charged to major credit cards by calling Carnegie Charge at 212-247-7800 and Carnegie Hall website, carnegiehall.org. Recently releasing WE ARE X globally the beloved drummer and songwriter has been releasing and making announcements left and right. Yoshiki being a icon in the industry is on a mission to inspire the world. We here at A-To-J support Yoshiki fully! We hope to see him thrive on all accounts. Yoshiki Classical Special World Tour Japan Dec 5 (Mon): Osaka Castle Hall Dec 6 (Tue): Tokyo International Forum Dec 7 (Wed): Tokyo International Forum Dec 8 (Thur): Tokyo International Forum For tickets and information, please visit www.udo.jp Hong Kong Dec 29 (Thur) Hong Kong Asia World Expo For tickets and information, please visit:www.puffinent.net For more information about the Yoshiki Classical album, visit: http://www.yoshiki.net/classical.html -光る  LOS ANGELES, CA (September 21, 2016) - The Japanese rock band VAMPS, starring music veterans Hyde (L’Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z. (Oblivion Dust), will be back to North America in November of this year! The decision to headline their own tour comes after sold-out shows in Tokyo earlier this year and on the back of two new singles.
The first, “Inside of Me”, was produced by Howard Benson (Grammy nominee) and features Chris Motionless from the American metal band Montionless in White. Released recently on August 31st of this year, the song is already available for download on iTunes and Apple Music or stream it via Spotify. The second single, “Rise or Die”, features German musician Richard Z. Kruspe. These two record singles are the ideal kick-start to the full length album that is currently in the works and will drum up anticipation for VAMP’s upcoming fall tour and potentially more shows next spring. Tickets for the Los Angeles and San Francisco shows are already on sale. More details on the tour are below: VAMPS - North American Tour 2016 With Special Guest CITIZEN ZERO Sunday, 11/6 - San Francisco, CA - Social Hall SF Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show time is set for 8:00 PM Tickets cost $32.50 online (+$8.90 convenience fee) but $35 day of On sale via the Social Hall SF website: http://www.socialhallsf.com/events/detail/325094 Monday, 11/7 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theater Doors open at 7:30 PM and the show time is set for 8:30 PM Tickets cost $35 online plus an extra convenience fee of $11.66 On sale via the El Rey Theater site: http://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/325133 Thursday, 11/10 - Mexico City, Mexico - Teatro Metropolitan (On-sale 9/22) Sunday, 11/13 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza Monday, 11/14 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace Tuesday, 11/15 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge (On-sale 9/22) More information about VAMPS: Formed back in 2008, this Japanese rock duo consists of Hyde from L’Arc~en~Ciel (vocalist, rhythm guitarist, lyricist and songwriter for the band) and K.A.Z. (lead guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter). Their unique perspective as “vampires” takes fans into the immoral and wild side of the rock music scene. Originally signed to Hyde’s record label Vamprose, they changed labels to Universal Music Group’s Delicious Deli Records in 2013 to make their worldwide debut. The band has released four full-length albums since their conception, “Vamps” (2009), “Beast” (2010), “Sex Blood Rock ‘n Roll” (2013) and “Bloodsuckers” (2014). Connect with VAMPS: Website: http://www.vampsxxx.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VAMPSofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vamps_insta/ Twitter Handle: @VAMPS_JPN Sources: @VAMPSofficial @10thStreetEntertainment @JPopAsia -Christina (JRockinLA) "We Are X" to Premiere in Los Angeles with Q&A Session with Yoshiki and Director Stephen Kijak9/10/2016 X Japan is Japan’s most prominent rock band - this statement is not debatable. Having been around since the early eighties, they were the pioneers for a beloved genre now known as ‘visual kei,’ alongside other bands such as BUCK-TICK and LUNA SEA. Several decades later, the band is still very much relevant, selling out massive venues worldwide.  Now, the rock juggernaut even has a documentary regarding the course of their career, premiering all over the world. The film, entitled We Are X, is slated to begin showing in Los Angeles on October 21. As shown in the trailer, the film features YOSHIKI’s depiction of the band’s pride and hardships, including the loss of former member Hideto Matsumoto. Several other musicians give their testimonial of X Japan, including Marilyn Manson and Gene Simmons from KISS. "We Are X" Trailer The premier night will even feature a guest appearance and Q&A with YOSHIKI at the Nuart Theater, alongside director Stephen Kijak. The talk sessions will last from the 21st to the 23rd, with the final screening being on the 27th, though YOSHIKI will only be there on the first night. Advanced tickets are available, though don’t expect the availability to last long - get yours before the event sells out! Purchase your ticket here: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/los-angeles/nuart-theatre/film-info/we-are-x -Dia  For three days spanning the 14th (Fri), 15th (Sat), and 16th (Sun) of October, Japan’s largest convention center Makuhari Messe will be decked out in Visual Kei. The first artists to be announced are X JAPAN, LUNA SEA, GLAY, hide with Spread Beaver, and Golden Bomber. Many more have been announced and will continue to be announced. The event will be Japan's biggest-ever Visual Kei festival, bringing together bands from across the country for an estimated audience of 100,000 people. Announced Headliners
 【Event】 ：VISUAL JAPAN SUMMIT 2016 Powered by Rakuten 【Dates】 ：October 14th (Fri), 15th (Sat), and 16th (Sun), 2016 【Venue】 ：Makuhari Messe Hall halls 9-11 【Doors/Beginning/End】：Doors 8:00AM / Begin 9:00AM / End 10:00PM (times subject to change) ※ On 10/16 (Sun), performances are currently planned to end at 9:00PM. 【Scheduled to Appear】： X JAPAN, LUNA SEA, GLAY, hide with Spread Beaver, Golden Bomber, many more bands to be announced 【Promoter・Planning】： VISUAL JAPAN SUMMIT 2016 Executive Committee Rakuten VISUAL JAPAN LLC 【Management・Production】：Udo Artists. inc. 【Produced In Collaboration With】：Rakuten management 【Enquiries】：VISUAL JAPAN SUMMIT 2016 Executive Committee's office (Rakuten management) (+81)-(0)3-6695-0497 【Official Web Site】 ：Japanese http://visual-japan.com/ English http://visual-japan.com/en/ Ticketing Info 【Sales schedule】
・Rakuten Ticket Rre-sales: August 10th (Wed) 12:00 to 15th (Mon) 23:00 ・Play Guide Pre-sales: August 16th (Tue ) 10:00 to 22nd (Mon) 23:00 ・Rakuten Ticket・Family Mart Pre-sales: August 23rd (Tue) 10:00 to 29th (Mon) 23:00 ・Regular Sales Date: September 3rd (Sat) 10:00 【Ticket prices】 ・One Day Ticket (All Standing) 14,000 yen (incl. tax) ・Three Day Ticket (All Standing) 39,000 yen (incl. tax) ・VIP Ticket (One Day Ticket/All Seats Reserved/Includes a special take home director's chair) 60,000 yen (incl. tax) 【Enquiries Regarding Tickets】：Rakuten Ticket Customer Support Phone：050-5817-9070 (weekdays 10:00-17:00)  Recently A-To-J was granted the opportunity to interview Dynamite Tommy, one of the most prominent figures in visual kei following his appearance at Anime Expo 2016 in Los Angeles, CA. This interview covers everything from his involvement with brand, KOMACHI2266531DarkLolita to his thoughts on the current state of the visual kei scene! Be sure to check it out!
Dynamite Tommy is a legendary figure within the visual kei scene. He is the former vocalist of COLOR and is known as the "Godfather of Visual Kei". Both he and the record label he founded, Free-Will, are a major influence on the scene from its formation to now. He has produced many of the biggest names in visual kei and has recently become associated with the brand KOMACHI2266531DarkLolita, a Gothic Lolita brand for plus-sized women. Anime Expo marked his first ever US convention appearance. A-To-J: Thank you for the interview, can you introduce yourself? A-To-J:インタビューの機会をいただき、ありがとうございます。自己紹介をお願いします。 Dynamite Tommy: 1980年後期から1990年代初期の間にロックバンドCOLORでボーカルを務める。同時にFREEWILLというインディーズのレコード会社を設立。自身のバンド以外にも、かまいたち、バイセクシャルを見い出す。90年代後期よりマネージメントとプロデュース業に専念。ディルアングレイ、メリー、バロック、バグラグ、A９、ドッグインザPWO、ブルービリオン等を見出す。またグラップラー刃牙のアニメ化を手掛けた。 Dynamite Tommy: From the late 1980s to early part of the 1990s, I was the singer for the rock band COLOR. During the same time, I founded an indie record company called FREE WILL. Other than my band, I’ve discovered Kamaitachi and BY-SEXUAL. In the late 1990s I devoted myself to management and producing. I also helped produce bands such as DIR IN GREY、MERRY、BAROQUE、BugLug、A9、DOG in The PWO、Blu-BiLLioN and many more. I also had a hand in turning Grappler Baki into an Anime. A-To-J: Can you tell us about your experiences at Anime Expo? A-To-J: アニメエキスポの体験についてお聞かせください。 Dynamite Tommy: 日本というたった一つの国の文化にこれだけの人が興味をもってくれているのかと驚き、同時に日本という国が非常に特殊な国と認識した。 Dynamite Tommy: I was surprised at how many people are interested in the culture of just one country called Japan, but at the same time I realized how extremely peculiar Japan really is. A-To-J: You came to AX largely to help bring the fashion line KOMACHI2266531Dark Lolita to the US, can you tell us about the new brand? A-To-J: 新しいファッションブランドKOMACHI2266531DarkLolitaをアメリカに紹介する目的でアニメエキスポにいらっしゃったということですが、ブランドについて教えてください。 Dynamite Tommy: 丁度1年ほど前に、某有名ファッションブランドのCEOによる「私たちの服は太った人には着てもらいたくない」という発言を知りました。それで、彼らの価値観の押し付けに対して挑戦しようと思いスタートしたブランドです。だからコマチはプラスサイズの女性が非常に美しくなれるゴシック＆ロリータファッションです。 Dynamite Tommy: Around a year ago, a certain CEO of a famous brand stated, “We don’t want large people to wear our clothes”. That is why we started this brand in order to challenge his imposing sense of values. We started the Gothic and Lolita brand, KOMACHI2266531DarkLolita, for bigger girls to be able to become extremely pretty. A-To-J: How do you think it will be accepted in the US? A-To-J: アメリカではどのような反応を期待されていますか。 Dynamite Tommy: 我々と一緒に、傲慢な価値観の押し付けをする人達と戦ってもらいたい。 Dynamite Tommy: I want them to fight alongside us against the people pushing their arrogant values onto others. DECAYS is a side project of Die from DIR EN GREY and Kashiyama Kei from MOON CHILD, originally started on July of last year. In the past year or so, we’ve seen several lineup changes (including Kobayashi Yusuke of THE NOVEMBERS) and the release of a mini-album and single.  DECAYS’ official profile picture, taken from the official site. Now newly announced from yesterday’s one-man concert, they’re ready to release a new album and embark on a one-man tour! While they are indeed going major, they have decided to remain on the same label, which also happens to host bands DIR EN GREY and sukekiyo.
The album’s scheduled release is in December, exact date still left unknown. However, they’ve already announced tour dates for the end of the year: 2016/12/27 (Tuesday): Osaka MUSE 2016/12/28 (Wednesday): Aichi ell. FITS ALL 2017/01/04 (Wednesday): Akasaka BLITZ We’ll keep you posted for further information regarding DECAYS’ release, so stay tuned! -Dia |
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