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Jupiter will resume activities & new Vo.KUZE (ex-Concerto Moon) has joined
Dillinger and 3 others reacted to helcchi for a post in a topic
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DIR EN GREY released their 10th album "The Insulated World" on September 26, 2018
emmny and 3 others reacted to Takadanobabaalien for a post in a topic
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DIR EN GREY released their 10th album "The Insulated World" on September 26, 2018
emmny and 3 others reacted to The Moon for a post in a topic
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LIVE IMAGES OF JAPAN'S SECOND GOAL:
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メトロノーム new album 「廿奇譚AHEAD」[2018.07.25]
returnal and 2 others reacted to Jigsaw9 for a post in a topic
Tracklist, album art and new band look has been revealed (cool band pic btw). CD 01. 廿奇譚AHEAD 02. 血空 03. 不安の殿堂 04. 回游論 05. 素晴らしい世界 06. 主人公ルート 07. 夜空に舞う花弁 08. 我が為に鳴くパンドラ 09. 孤独氏 10. おやすみ世界 11. 弊帚トリムルティ CD+DVD edition bonus DVD: 弊帚トリムルティ [Music Video] 血空 [Music Video] メトーク (special 'talk programme' commemorating their 20th anniversary, runtime is 101 mins) + mini photobook and special box packaging 2CD edition bonus CD: re-recording best album 01. 誤sick 02. 不機嫌なアンドロイド 03. ΦD-SANSKRIT 04. 魔法 05. 薔薇と紅蓮 06. 僕が僕の為に僕を辞める僕 07. ねじ式 08. カフカフ 09. 先生 10. MATSURI 11. PSYCHO-ENEMY 12. 三つ数えろ 13. デリート 14. アクアリウム 15. 青い鳥 Cover art (CD+DVD limited ed., 2CD limited ed., regular ed.) -
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How can we estimate a visual kei band's popularity?
inartistic and 2 others reacted to Duwang for a post in a topic
Livehouse capacity for onemans can be a good indicator of a band's popularity at times, especially if the band consistently plays at larger venues, but some bands also play at venues they can't fill just because they can whether it's due to connections, the guys having money, having fans who give them a lot of money, or whatever. Some popular bands also like playing smaller venues because of the intimate atmosphere. Also keep in mind that bands of all sizes play at AREA because it's a famous/popular vk venue. Number of tanuki threads is irrelevant. Sometimes bands have a lot of net gya who constantly like to shit on girls who go to lives, sometimes there's a lot of drama surrounding the members. XAA-XAA has had 95 tanuki threads in 3 1/2 years but they still have onemans at venues with a 200 person [or less] cap both in Osaka (where they started) and in Tokyo (where they're based now). Being featured in magazines, it really depends, but many times it's really a matter of having a good label/management. XAA-XAA and Grimoire are not very popular but get featured in a lot of magazines because they're signed to Timely Records which is connected to little Hearts. I remember seeing a similar thread or some posts on here regarding Youtube views and popularity but that's also not a good way to judge. DIMLIM's PV for vanitas has had over 71K views on Youtube in just 4 weeks (which is really good for a vk band) but I saw them again at EDGE on Friday and there were only maybe 15 people there for them (out of a crowd of maybe 40 people total) Tbh the only way to know for sure how popular a band is is to go see them or ask someone who has seen them before. -
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ZIZ new EP "Liquid Stunt Flavor" release
Ada Suilen and one other reacted to Jigsaw9 for a post in a topic
ZIZ will release their new EP "Liquid Stunt Flavor" on 2018/08/25 at their oneman gig "Salon du Detéster #15" held at Zirco Tokyo. The live will also feature guests Hitomi (ウミユリ) and 美良 政次 (a.k.a. Seth from Moi Dix Mois / Z from Art Cube). No further info about the actual contents of the CD. -
2 pointsi miss femme fatale
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2018 Japanese Music Ratings
platy and one other reacted to colorful人生 for a post in a topic
You know what day it is... It's (literally) the middle of the year! This is my first time doing this, and since K-pop is being posted; I'll add all the genres I'm keeping up with atm. More stuff will be trickling in until the end of the year since there are a crazy amount of releases. I'll be modifying/adding stuff constantly, but I like the format so far. -
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Chinese "exoticism" PVs in Japanese music
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Jupiter will resume activities & new Vo.KUZE (ex-Concerto Moon) has joined
Zalemu and one other reacted to IchiHiroya for a post in a topic
Is it just me or is anyone having a tough time watching the MV with all those awkward transitions/fade outs + awkward eye movements/stare into the void-type of moments? (; ̄д ̄) -
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Kaya new single, "Monday Monday" release
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Jupiter will resume activities & new Vo.KUZE (ex-Concerto Moon) has joined
platy and one other reacted to violetchain for a post in a topic
I've never listened to Jupiter, so I thought I'd give them a shot and checked out the video. Do they always spend that much of their videos staring dead-eyed into the distance and acting like the other members don't exist? That video is stiff and boring even by VK standards. -
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how to make a one man band?
suji and one other reacted to nekkichi for a post in a topic
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Jupiter will resume activities & new Vo.KUZE (ex-Concerto Moon) has joined
Dillinger and one other reacted to hybridtruth for a post in a topic
This is literally the best thing that could have happened to this band. -
2 pointsYea its Kuze source Kuze's twitter: https://twitter.com/screamingvocal Their new single Theory of Evolution will be released on 08.08.2018 and sold in advanced at their revival live on 7.21 at Shinjuku RENY. Track-list: 1. Theory of Evolution 2. Bring me out 3. Angel’s wings 4. Theory of Evolution – instrumental ver.- 5. Bring me out – instrumental ver.- 6. Angel’s Wings – instrumental ver.- DVD: 1. Theory of Evolution MV
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Kra New Single “通りゃんせ” (Tōryanse) Release
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Life Is Not Worth Living.
The Moon and one other reacted to Manji 卍 for a status update
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メリーバッドエンド (Merry Badend) new single release 「生殖ノ経典」 2018.07.04
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DIMLIM Concept Full Album CHE DO A RA
deadman and one other reacted to Saishu for a post in a topic
Fuck it, I preordered the album. These last two songs tell me the new lineup is what they needed to VASTLY improve the songwriting. And the new drummer fucking rips. -
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New band "MEME" has formed
Chikage and one other reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
it sounds like L (ex-Amber bullet, The 3rd Birthday, Balalaika) !!!! -
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Chinese "exoticism" PVs in Japanese music
IGM_Oficial reacted to fitear1590 for a post in a topic
I don't have some grand thesis about this phenomenon, but UNiTE.'s new music video reminded me of it. Know any other Japanese bands that use "Chinese" inspiration in a song or video (costumes, setting, or even influences in the music)? Post here and feel free to discuss! ユナイト / UNiTE. D Czecho No Republic (If the embed doesn't work, play it on YouTube) 女王蜂 / Ziyoou-Vachi / QUEEN BEE (Non-YouTube PV link for "スリラ/Thriller": http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm26772980) -
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Chinese "exoticism" PVs in Japanese music
fitear1590 reacted to Peace Heavy mk II for a post in a topic
I thought you said "Chinese Exorcism" at first and was concerned Does Byakura count? I'm not sure how much of traditional Japanese and Chinese cultures overlap, and if bands that use that as a theme borrow from both. Secilia Luna also seemed to have a bunch of ties to Taiwan, but I don't think it really became an influence in their music since Raphael never did it -
1 pointEh. They simply had more charm in their mysterious, who-the-fuck-are-these-members-and-what-the-fuck-is-this-band phase. At least they sort of stayed true to the "what-the-fuck-is-this-band" part
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1 pointThe more I listen to Archemi.'s latest single the more obsessed I get with it. Addicting stuff.
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Jupiter will resume activities & new Vo.KUZE (ex-Concerto Moon) has joined
Ada Suilen reacted to JukaForever for a post in a topic
Finally got a proper vocalist, I will get their new single now -
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-真天地開闢集団-(Zigzag) new single 「帰りたいけど帰れない」 release
suji reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
I expected something as heavy as ARCHEMI. -
1 pointAhhhhhhh KRAD's next live is on Wednesday and I wish it was tomorrow :(((((((((((( also I'm sad I don't have any other bands I like playing that day.
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てんさい。(Tensai) will spend three days on a deserted island
Jigsaw9 reacted to utaulatias for a post in a topic
Unfortunately, due to the rainy season in Japan right now, Tensai will not be doing their island trip. Instead, they have a poll up for either doing a one day camping trip on Mt. Fuji or spending the night at someplace haunted. -
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Jupiter will resume activities & new Vo.KUZE (ex-Concerto Moon) has joined
Wakarimashita reacted to Masato for a post in a topic
When I skipped through the video, I ended up at the 1min+ instrumental sections and wondered why they even go all the way to find a vocalist, when all they really want to do is wank to their instrument..... -
1 pointNot really, he is trying again. But his voice would overshadow Hizaki, so no way that would work.
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1 pointHizaki seems to be keen on exclusively hiring botched-looking frontmen for this project x (vocally it's a obvious upgrade but AC/DC Kaya is NOT photogenic at all!!!)
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1 pointHaven't bought a CD in years. CHEDOARA is preordered. Says it all.
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how to make a one man band?
suji reacted to The Bread Wolf for a post in a topic
Key part is that they actually DO have those instruments. And once you have an instrument, you can record it solo just like you would with a band. Every single instrument is recorded individually, not as a band, to achieve the clear result we hear, so doing it solo is not difficult in any way. -
1 pointJust finished listening to this for the first time. There's no doubt in my mind that I like it better than the previous one, which was already great. Super solid and aggressive from start to end. An absolute joy, to be honest. Favorite thing in the entire album has got to be that bass solo in 一本蹈鞴. It was freaking brilliant. Never in a million years I expected to like Onmyouza this much, but they get higher and higher in my favorites list with each album they put out. This is for sure gonna be one of my all-time favorites with more time I give to it.
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1 pointHow many fangirls are in the comments dying over how sexy they are is a good indicator.
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New band "MEME" has formed
Furik reacted to 123Sandman321 for a post in a topic
And as you all know, WikiHow is always correct. -
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How can we estimate a visual kei band's popularity?
reminiscing2004 reacted to colorful人生 for a post in a topic
Length of tanuki threads about the length of their p- Also, how many "Come to Brasil" comments there are on YT. -
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KiTELA Records new omnibus album, "魔女狩り#1" (Majogari #1) release
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DIR EN GREY released their 10th album "The Insulated World" on September 26, 2018
emmny reacted to Nowhere Girl for a post in a topic
Very glad to see a new album so soon after Ningen wo kaburu. Completely random title, though. At least it isn't as embarrassing as 'In incontinence'. -
1 pointlmao my feeling exactly
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1 pointI don't hate this look, I don't like it either; interesting lip things going on. curse of RPDR stans giving her 15 seconds of mainstream attention tbh, I can't wait until she's gonna be gothing it up for schwarz stein in the autumn. knowing how fickle she is with style choices, this phase probably won't last past that.
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Show Yourself (again)
plastic_rainbow reacted to Ito for a post in a topic
Here's a selfie with everyone that was still around for the very end of my Jrock panel at Acen this year. -
1 pointPlot twist: It's Kamijo
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Jupiter will resume activities & new Vo.KUZE (ex-Concerto Moon) has joined
kuyashii reacted to anadentone for a post in a topic
Maria Cross will be the lead singer. -
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Show Yourself (again)
SakuraFox512 reacted to CELESTIAL CIEL for a post in a topic
We can be heroes just for one day (笑)