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Welcome to the 3rd annual most notable VK looks presented by yours truly, The Reverend. As usual, we're here to celebrate the 'Visual' in Visual Kei. Suggest your favorite or least favorite or weirdest looks from the past year in the comments below! Thanks to the ORZ team for helping out and contributing, and especially @platy for making like five banners for me and letting me choose which one I liked best. マーブルヘッド (Marblehead) ユメリープ (Yumeleep) キズ (Kizu) lynch. BRATBAX the Raid. vocalist 星七 (Sena) SHiSHi guitarist お花 (Ohana) MEIDARA Virge Dillinger

Hello everyone, I am a female graphic designer from Austria and I work for a local weekly newspaper. It has been a while since I was actually active in a forum, since every other one got deleted due to inactivity. That's why I mainly used Facebook and Twitter, but at the moment I'm a little fed up by social media, so I thought it would be a good idea to go "back to the roots". When I was a teenager I already listened to J-Rock – mainly since I watched lots of Anime shows and it helped me discover quite a few great bands back then. My clothing style changed over the years, but I have Visual Kei like hairstyles since 2009 – so around 10 years. I enjoy drawing, listening to music, going to the movies, watching tv shows, reading and I am interested in tattoos and piercings, Anime and Manga, Buddhism, japanese culture and language in general, animal welfare and I am also a vegetarian. I currently got two cats – a long haired black and white one and a short haired red and white one. If you got any further questions, feel free to ask or message me.

Thank you! I mainly listen to Exist Trace, Ganglion, Mucc, Girugamesh, Bridear, The Gazette, lynch, SuG, Hyde, Arlequin, My First Story, Golden Bomber, NoGod, Nightmare and Clowd at the moment. What about you?

Second opinion time. So I got a copy of the album, listened to it through a few times in CD quality, and it's really grown on me. There's more variety than people make out (admittedly mostly thanks to songs not written by Issei) and the mixing isn't god-awful. Agreed, it's not quite professional studio-level quality but for a first release recorded in an apartment, it's not bad at all. I would say that the second press is a good purchase since it includes most of the good tracks and leaves out the instrumental fillers. I do really like unknown though and Blink is good apart from the highs. As for the whole 'Issei is a dick' conversation, all I have to say is that his personality or private life don't have any bearing on his musical talent or whether or not you can enjoy the band's music. The dude's a good drummer, has a good ear for upcoming talent, and writes decent stuff. Not condoning his attitude or behaviour in the past, but as far as the music goes it's irrelevant in my opinion.

apparently they're going back to using the katakana version of their name too, no more MERRY source

Bring back MBHI or Chemical Pictures at least...

Their hiatus will begin on 2019.05.30. https://ameblo.jp/lack-co-official/entry-12435713522.html Their final album 『離脱る』(Ridatsuru) will be released on 2019.03.27. https://ameblo.jp/lack-co-official/entry-12435714012.html TYPE A : 3240 yen CD : 1.emergency 2.色眼鏡 色彩皆無(Iromegane shikisai kaimu) 3.心理学(火花散らしたら)(Shinri-gaku (hibana chirashitara) 4.幽囚谷のバッタ(Yûshû koku no batta) 5.人間博覧会(Ningen hakurankai) 6.溝鼠讃歌(Dobunezumi sanka) 7.Camaro69′ 8.芸学(白昼夢) (Geikaku (hakuchû mu) 9.農学(本当の自分の物にナッテイナイ物) (Nôgaku (hontô no jibun no mono ni naitteinai) 10.数の原理(Kazu no genri) 11.マグロ(Maguro) 12.鶴の恩返し(Tsuru no ongaeshi) 13.教育(Kyôiku) TYPE B : 3240 yen CD : 1.切断(Setsudan) 2.玩具眼鏡 Googly eyes (Gangu megane) 3.ほろ苦ィ。(Honroiga i) 4.液体(Ekitai) 5.葬学(循環) (Sô gaku (junkai) 6.百足(Mukade) 7.雨の怪虫(Ame no kai chû) 8.幸甚に存じます。(Kôjin ni zonjimasu) 9.滅亡のブルース(Metsubô no blues) 10.時間学(PM5:00) (Jikan gaku) 11.青春狂騒曲(Seishun kyôsô kyoku) 12.つまらぬRock BANDに人生捧げないで(Tsumara nu Rock BAND ni jinsei sasagenai de) 13.紫外線眼鏡 終焉詐欺(Shigai sen kagami shûen sagi)

ABOO new maxi-single "サクラホロウ (Sakura Hollow)" will be released at 2019/4/3. It will be CD (3 tracks) +DVD (including "サクラホロウ (Sakura Hollow)" MV) [track list] 1.サクラホロウ (Sakura Hollow) 2.ユメクイ (Yumekui) 3.水槽 (Suisou)

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Sure. Most of them are credited as 'Music: Issei' but there's a couple of exceptions. 受難 (junan) is credited to Uta, Believing to Yoh, another DAY to Mio, and 色失 (shokushitsu? iro-ushinai?) and SAD[ist.] were apparently composed by Tsubasa (ex-DIMLIM, I guess). Lyrics are all credited to Mio, and it seems Issei produced the instrumental tracks solo.

baby shoes for sale (never worn)

Support drummer on the band's subsequent gigs on 03/16 and 03/17 will be 武井誠 (Takei Makoto) (ex-cali≠gari).

I just watched the entire Kamijo 20th Anniversary DVD "La Vie En Rose" and I don't even know how I feel right now. It feels like I've ascended to another realm. It just amazes me how GOOD Kamijo is on stage. I think I'm feeling my past 12 years of love all at once, since I mentioned before that I had to like him in secret, since my friend would get mad if I even mentioned him without her saying something first (Versailles was the exception because I liked Jasmine). But oh man, I feel so happy that I watched that. It was a great dvd. I really really hope that he's performing when I go on my trip to Japan, because I NEED to actually experience one of his lives. He has gained the number two spot as far as favorite bands go. Sorry D'espairsRay, I love you, but the only other band that has ever made me feel this way is D. I just. I can't even describe it right now. But I feel so good. I could feel the love he had for his fans in his music. It's so lovely. Even though this was from 2015 and was pre-recorded, I still felt the love through the screen. Such a weird feeling. But bless you, Kamijo. I hope I get to see you live one day. ❤️

drunk & wanted to try making vintage magazine/booklet-esque photos. getting back to VK really pushed me to be more theatrical outside my art again, it's funny all I want to do is perform but I have the 'no mouth & must scream' art ability instead lol... Growing out my hair is going well, oddly i feel more confident. I think I will grow it all the way and maybe one day do some sort of real vk inspired look, but right now it's at too awkward a phase (also no, no eyelashes i have trich)

Of course Tenten, we knew that, don't worry

Yeah, I know. You'd think a thread like this already existed here, but somehow, it doesn't. (well, there was this old thread, but that's not exactly the same thing.) So yeah, what are some of your favorite guitar solos in J-rock? You know, those solos that are so damn soulful that they sucker punch you right in the feelz, those solos that absolutely melt your face off with their sheer technical prowess, or those solos that are just inexplicably memorable! Whatever the reason, what are some of the guitar solos that have spoken to YOU? .... A somewhat recent solo that's become a favorite of mine is in "PHANTOM" by lynch. It actually caught me off guard, since I wouldn't typically expect it from this band, but man, I found this one to be pretty powerful. It's very clean and traditional, but it's also very soulful. They definitely hit all the "right" notes, and for me, the solo is the apex of this song. Listening to this was what initially prompted me to search for a thread like this, and subsequently make this one. The solo starts at about 2:48. This is probably the most recent J-rock solo that's cemented itself in my head. Though I'll probably post more at a later date. What are some of your favorites? (also, please use spoilers if you add video)

I booked my hotel room for my trip to Japan in October. And I'm definitely going to go both concert hopping, and visual Kei shopping. But the only bands that I really like that are still doing concerts are Dir En Grey, D, Matenrou Opera, Kamijo and One Ok rock! What are some bands that I should check out? Maybe buy some cheaper cds of theirs while I'm at Closet Child? Also what places should I go to? I'll be staying right in the heart of Shinjuku, right by the subway/train, so I can literally train anywhere. I know that I'm going to go to Like An Edison, Jishuban Club, and Closet Child. But I definitely want to explore Tokyo. The last time I went, I didn't get to do what I wanted to, but this year I'm going to be ONLY in Tokyo, so I want to experience as much of it as I can! And go to concerts! (I only went to one because I had pre-purchased tickets.) I just hope the bands that I want to see are playing while I'm there haha! I'll be there October 24th - November 7th, so if anyone has suggestions as to what I should do during that time, I would LOVE to hear them!! ❤️

Thank you! I watched/watch Sailor Moon, Bleach, Naruto, Dragonball Z/Super, Zombie Land Saga, Durarara, Inu Yasha, Detective Conan, Ranma 1/2, Mirai Nikki, Death Note, Erased, To Aru Kagaku No Railgun, Ao No Exorcist, Killing Bites, Fate, Deadman Wonderland, Tokyo Ghoul – just to name a few of them. My favorite album of Exist Trace is Virgin and my favorite songs are Resonance, Kiss in the Dark, Little Mary to utsukushiki nikushimi no danube and Wonderland. When it comes to Gazette the albums are Dogma and Ninth. The favorite songs are Babylon's Taboo, Abhor God, Wasteland and Ominous. xD

Also a fan of Arlequin, SuG and gazette

Aside from VK, I have the music taste of a scene kid.

I have very mixed feelings about this band. I was on board with the hype in the lead-up to their first single, but after hearing it, it was mostly forgettable other than the title track. This new preview also sounds pretty generic to me. I think the members are talented but I'm worried they won't take off because the most memorable thing about them is their outfits. I think someone involved has a lot of money to throw at this project because Muku's costumes in particular are insane. And of course the 3D projection mapping at their first one-man was really cool but can't have come cheap.

Welcome here 😊.

Click here for "絶対零度" MV Spot (YouTube embedding not allowed) Their live-limited single will be called "絶対零度" (Zettaireido).

old photo classic

There's 25 tracks in all; it's a special concert that's divided into 2 parts (but played on the same day) so 11 songs from （一部/昭和）and 14 songs from（二部/現代）. Here's the full setlist for both concerts: MERRY（メリー） 2018.05.12 恵比寿ザ・ガーデンホール（一部/昭和） 二部制ライブ『扇動歌謡祭』一部 【昭和】メリー SET LIST（セットリスト） 01.冬のカスタネット 02.ひらひらとんでる。 03.閉ざされた楽園 04.空っぽな歌 05.ピンク色の青春 06.青春ノイローゼ 07.黒い虹 08.コックドール・ママ 09.哀しみブルートレイン 10.躊躇いシャッフル 11.激声 12.木洩れ日が僕を探してる... 13.ルルルラララ 14.ピラニア 15.イエローガール MERRY（メリー） 2018.05.12 恵比寿ザ・ガーデンホール（二部/現代） 二部制ライブ『扇動歌謡祭』二部 【現代】MERRY SET LIST（セットリスト） 01.Black flag symptom 02.犬型真性MASOCHIST 03.gaudy 04.ニヒリスティック 05.絶望 06.自意識過剰型木偶人間 07.モノクローム 08.新曲 09.傘と雨 10.溺愛の水槽 11.Midnight Shangrila 12.MASS CONTROL 13.SIGHT GLASS 14.F.J.P 15.千代田線デモクラシー 16.エムオロギー EN 01.新曲 02.Happy life –reprise- 03.オリエンタルBLサーカス 04.そして、遠い夢のまた夢

according to Brand-X, "stigmata" will be released at 2019/03/13 (2 types) Limited edition (1944yen) will include CD (1 song) and DVD including "stigmata" PV and will be in a jewel case Regular edition (1000yen) will include CD (1 song+inst.) [tracklist] 1.Stigmata 2.Stigmata-Instrumental- the mini-album "創生録II〜Fearless Scenario〜" (Souseiroku II〜Fearless Scenario〜) will be in 2 types too Limited edition (5000yen) will include CD (5 songs) + DVD including live digest, "stigmata" offshot, photo session, etc. and will be in a digipack Regular edition (2700yen) will include CD (6 songs) and will be in a jewel case the live DVD "Reason for existence and…" will be released at 2019/06/12 (6800yen) it will include 2 discs (DVD1 8 songs, DVD2 8 songs)

release date for "for Japanese sheeple" has been finalized to April 17 and it will come in 3 types. (regular edition 2400 yen; limited edition 3000 yen; CORE fanclub edition 9000 yen) CD will feature 6 tracks including "sheeple" DVD (limited edition only) will feature live & bonus content from their live on 2018/05/12 2nd CD (CORE edition only) will be a live CD from their live on 2018/05/12 (will feature the full 25 tracks!) ; there will also be a Blu-ray ver of the same live included in the CORE edition (which can only be purchased at GALAXY BROAD SHOP)

I was kinda waiting for this, i didn't hate lack co but im glad he can move on to another project because i want something mbhi styled. We lost that too soon.

They have released the titles for their 3 consecutive single releases. The dates and times listed are when the new MV and artist images will be revealed. 2月1日(金)22:00 「拷訊惨獄」 3月1日(金)22:00 「Dusky-Vision」 4月1日(月)22:00 「流転」

I'll never forgive the vocalist for trolling me.I wish the worst for this band.

yass mother werk that baby carrier 👶✨ i love women who can slay motherhood

This.... is amazing lol

'Ten' x 'Ten' is actually a secret code for the number of disbands this guy needs to make happen before retirement

Here we go again.. waiting for his next project

Tenten is going to announce his new band My CHEMICAL HEAT IsLAND RE:PICTURES KuRt はなむけ my way.co.isthebomb.com

The GazettE - Reila ( one of the best guitar solos with the best melodies I've ever heard in my life) Solo starts at 3:17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Zqq5YY4t4

I didnt understand everything myself but its basically how they feel about the disbandment,how they thought Krad would be like but the result didnt pay out as they wanted it to and we see it ourselves actually. They didnt get enough out of it and thats what happens usually when bands dont meet their expectations. I think the vocal of schwartz;mist mentioned something like that a while ago aswell,like if you dont sell and people dont attend the lives,which is really sad,cause(as the most might know) I am a huge fan of KRAD(and SHEDIA obv.) and not knowing when and if they will be back really sucks. I just hope they will be more successful with their next bands/projects 🙏

For a moment there I got confused and thought Influenza is some random small kote-kei band's name. Would be a cool band name tho. Influenza 1st デモテープ「Because of Influenza」リリース！

It's not overpriced. It's self produced. So of course it cost more money than being produced by huge label.

22 years ago, on January 24, 1997, DIR EN GREY played their first ever show at Nagano J. Kyo, Kaoru, Die and Shinya arrived the day before and met Toshiya in a parking lot. They stayed at Toshiya's parents' house over night and on the next day, they booked two hours in a studio to rehearse. In the evening, there was an event and the future members of DIR EN GREY performed on stage together for the first time. Since they had not thought of a band name, they called themselves DEATHMASK and played around four Kuroyume cover songs. Toshiya also performed with D+L as their support guitarist on that evening. So since it's already the 24th in Japan, today marks 22 years since the true beginning of DIR EN GREY! 😊

I'm not wild about every single thing they've released, but I think Kizu definitely have potential because it seems like they've managed to draw in both "dark" visual kei fans and people into the more accessible stuff. Whoever is managing them also clearly knows what they're doing, which seems to be pretty rare these days. Plus they've got Lime, who is basically exactly the type of singer I like, so I can't not pay attention to them. I don't see them revolutionizing VK or anything, but I feel like Asty has the potential to be a really solid band if they keep going long enough. The songs are catchy, Takeru's voice stands out a bit, and their looks seem to be getting more polished with each release.

Ooh Ooh! Great Thread @CAT5! I fucking LOVE PHANTOM btw. We all know that the GazettE - バレッタ (Baretta) is one of the most OG solo works to ever exist lol (Solo starts at 3:11) but to name a few favorites: 蜉蝣 (Kagerou) - 腐った海で溺れかけている僕を救ってくれた君 (Kusatta Umi de Oborekakateiru Boku wo Sukutte Kureta Kimi) (Solo starts at 2:49) ayabie - 桜舞う季節に (Sakura Mau Kisetsu Ni) (Solo starts at 2:35) and surprisingly, An Café (but at that time they were known as アンティック-珈琲店 (Antic Café)) - Aurora (Solo starts at 2:19) and I gotta throw in my own fave from lynch. with their song "Fallen" (Solo starts at 1:43)

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hey happy birthday!! (❁´◡`❁)*✲ﾟ*