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good, they apologized for their recent work so far xD

put them on ice and give them an opportunity to come back themselves. a year after no communication likely taking place whatsoever you'll probably fill the place they occupied in your life with either different friends, or new hobbies, or just some self-love/TLC time. don't message them first ever again.

new band "ひととなり (Hitotonari)" has formed and will commence formal activities at 2019/11/7 at Shibuya VUENOS. In an unusual twist, they have opened a crowdfunding page: https://checkeredflag.jp/product/new-band-hitotonari/ Vo.H∧L (ex-キボウ屋本舗 (Kibouya Honpo)-->マイナス人生オーケストラ (Minus Jin-Say Orchestra)) Gu.クマ (Kuma) (ex-beaU-->AibeLL-->GizeL-->レクレンズ (Reclens), also in リムキャット (Rimcat)) Ba.進藤 渉 (Shindo Wataru) (ex-LIPHLICH) Dr.DARI http://hitotonari.tokyo/

As hard as it is, considering the history you two probably have together, the best thing for the both of you might just to end the relationship. Maybe not for good, but for now it seems that she isn't putting the same effort into the relationship you are. I've had situations like this, and decided that I needed to take care of myself first and not waste my energy on people who could care less about me.

Just ordered my first set of VK CD's. So excited to play them!

This is an interesting topic and is being discussed more maturely than I had anticipated. From my experience and interests, I used to despise K-Pop. But it is a lot of fun if you like it for your own reasons. I would even go as far to say as the Visual Kei fandom is quite similar but on a smaller scale due to how large or small the communities are. Both focus around liking sub-cultures and, while not all of them, most listen exclusively to groups that fall with in those sub-cultures. I, myself, listen to a lot of different things as of late. Not just Japanese or Korean music. As for the fandoms, toxicity is not unique to the kpop culture, it exists just as prominently in the visual kei fan base as well as any other other fan base. Kpop groups charge high prices for meet and greets and concert tickets, while Visual Kei groups host in store events that require you to also spend a lot of money to get a ticket or to be able to meet/have a photo with all the members. In Visual Kei there are fans who follow exclusively one band, and in Kpop there are fans who follow exclusively one group. There are crazy obsessive fans in VK and in Kpop but both also have communities in which people have met really close friends and made memories together that are priceless. As for the music, that's really left to the individual. One may say all kpop sounds the same while another says all visual kei sounds the same. As much as we'd all like to defend our favorites and say that Dir en grey or BTS are so original, it's just not that true. In todays day and age and how people really learn music through the influence of other musicians, there is no one artist who simply picked up an instrument and made something that wasn't at least similarly done by someone on this earth filled with approximately 7.5 billion people. It's more so about being genuine with how you use music as a universal language. That's just me. But I'm sure if i had the time, I could find a lot more lesser known garage bands or bedroom DJs who make more genuine music than a most of massively known artists, but it would be impossible for one person to find them all. So instead of thinking of originality maybe just look at it as "Does this speak to me? Do I vibe with this? Is it genuine?" and just follow what makes you feel good. Do I think people just like Kpop groups for the hot boys? Absolutely, but I also think the same about some fans of visual kei bands. For some people, the music does come first. I'm quite picky when it comes to either side. I have an acquired taste and I know what sort of feeling or vibes I like. Mejibray was really popular, but I just couldn't get in to them musically. TXT is really popular, but their music didn't really vibe with me. It just depends on the person. My last final opinion, based on my own mistakes, denying yourself from listening to something because of the other people who like it... I don't think that's a true opinion of your thoughts on the music regardless of the genre. If you like something, you don't need to partake in the culture of it to enjoy it.

Thanks everyone. I deleted her on FB and said something about lousy friends on IG, apparently the shoe did fit because she was outraged that I was "treating her like shit". So, bye. Sucks that her sister who barely knows me did notice I was having an awful time and asked when I was free so we'd meet for coffee and chat.

the fact that those toy cars can't gattai into some giant combat mech w/ moustache kyo's face emblazoned on the chest is a CRIME

that thing so actively cosplaying Kiyoharu with her moves, hair flips, and angles for this video is so hilarious coupled with the track that sounds like someone musically shitting themselves over and over again with the only intention of publicly rolling in their shit in a cyclic horse laxative downpour episode

I look fuckin pissed off

They will be pressing their first release into two physical CDs. Type A 1. 星にネがいを 2. 復讐 3. 怨返し Type B 1. 星にネがいを 2. 復讐 3. 嘘つき Additionally, they will be releasing a new single, "Hitori Bocchi" (ひとりぼっち) on October 10th for 500 yen.

Protect PureSound PLEASE

I had a job centre appointment yesterday and I know it was supposed to be informative/encouraging but all it did was teach me what a load of fucking arseholes the majority of employers are and how much I need to lie on my CV if I'm to ever get a job. Most soul-crushing ninety minutes of my life.

new band "BUZZLE-PUZZLE" has formed on September 25. It is the solo project of Vo.トゥーディー (twozzy) (ex-LORAIN). Their concept is "life is a series of opportunities" and will be a pop rock band. Their first demo live will be held at Aoyama RiZM on November 18. [support members on 11/18] Gt.藤居諒 (Fujii Ryo) (DreamPunchLine) Ba.くえんさん (Kuen-san) Dr.Kanon (ex-Ms.LIAR, ZeR'0-ゼロ (support), now カミナリ (kaminari) (support)) Twozzy69 youtube Twozzy69 twitter Buzzle-Puzzle twitter Here's some vids of Twozzy's past solo songs~

The band dissolved on 10.07.2019 En 心斎橋JUZA 『Kalmian seeds vol.4』

It always was an adventure! But it worked fine for me. ^^

i had to send actual yen back then. teen bliss. i miss the mountain of flyers they'd throw in.

welcome to MH I see you're a Morrigan fan....I miss them soo much 😢 and YOU LIKE DOGGIES?!?!? OMG TWINNIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

local dir en grey thread in one sentence:

New Look free Oneman Tour finally

If you intend to buy multiple items from there, go with FROM JAPAN. Otherwise, ZenMarket.

yep. this is iconic https://www.galaxybroadshop.com/products/detail.php?product_id=1120

幻奏楽団LucyCrown (Gensou Gakudan LucyCrown), one of the newest fantasy-themed bands under the new wacky label Star Mine Music, have changed members. Dr.宵-Show=Lastar-氏 has departed from the band as of 10/1, and Bodhran (a special kind of drum) drummer 獣兵衛 (Kemobee) (ex-Sherella, Arte Macchina (as Vo.Jim)) has joined; he had been appearing as a "limited character" (support member?) since May 4. He's the schmexy wolf guy~*~*~ OHP

Tsumito have cancelled their appearance at Kaminari's sponsored live on 9/30 due to Vo.Boku's family circumstances.

Yo, this is pretty decent. I know Yui has appreciable harsh vocal skills b/c of songs like "world wide wish" and "love core duck nothing", but this knocks it out of the park for them in the heavy department. 黒ユナイト (from what I've heard) has been a mixed bag for me b/c I never found the dark concepts to suit them, unless it was playfully dark like "ice". Their last releases as ユナイト were really easygoing and kinda boring, so the huge contrast here, intentional or unintentional, has got me interested in them again. I'm glad they went all-in this time, keep it up! *Also, LiN at 1:32 gave me a chuckle.

TOXIC was better than DIVISION in my honest opinion. By no means do I hate DIVISION, but yeah.

Is that the Star of David?

just a bunch of photos and cheki from that glamscure x la'veil mizeria collab, so excited

https://www.dafont.com/ghastly-panic.font?text=The+Insulated+World This is the font they've used for TIW.

Hi all. I was looking for "Black file" Xibalba album and I came here. I am mourning Morrigan too, but Aryu san just opened his first Twitter account a couple of days ago, he is performing with Nihit in Russia and said there is a chance band to be resurrected. It's pretty brave of him to play out of Japan, artists with years of experience like Hyde hardly play somewhere else than Asia and USA for years, and Russia is a big deal. What I noticed was that he is keep posting old stuff, he surely miss the good old days. I have no idea what happened to make them split, but Aryu still have picture of him and Setsuna on his laptop, and at 28th he uploaded photo of their last concert. Which makes me think... Where is Kuloe? Not a sign from him. Pitty willingly left, but Kuloe was in the band till the end. He was the one who always made them laugh and stuff, they were friends since childhood... At least I want to be sure all of them are healthy and doing fine. I can't call Morrigan the most popular band of Japan, but for me their music have personal meaning. Even now I am doing artwork, street art, uploading their old stuff, created fan page and etc... I really hope "we will see them again one day", as the nameless song from XISS says. They are too young and tallented to quit now.

@KomorebiBasically I think talking things through is always worth it with people that are dear to oneself. But then you actually even tried with telling her how you feel while even going through a real tough time (which makes it even harder going through this crap). I've been at a similar point this year, several times actually even though all were long-term stuff (like me being hurt for months or years). I decided on parting. I leave behind what's not doing me good. I've been fighting so much and it never paid off. Who doesn't show me I'm important to them doesn't belong in my life anymore. But I had to learn this the hard way and over many many years. I wish to you it'll be an easier way for you, it won't ever be easy though.

What? Misery's solos are all about that VK vibes! Seriously, if I think of a guitarist who actually has a place in the scene it's him!

Nice song !

2019.11.20 (wed) D will release a new single 「UNCROWNED KING」 and "VAMPIRE STORY" Character Concept Album「Justice」 Aside from regular channels, the CDs will be also available at -> https://rosenkranz.shop-pro.jp/ The release was apparently pushed back from November 13th to November 20th. Single will have two types: Limited Edition CD + DVD (TYPE-A) * Deluxe 24-page booklet ¥ 1,800 CD 1. UNCROWNED KING 2. Antiserum 3. UNCROWNED KING (Instrumental) DVD 1. UNCROWNED KING (Music Video) 2. UNCROWNED KING (Music Video Making) Regular Edition CD (TYPE-B) ¥ 1,500 CD 1. UNCROWNED KING 2. Antiserum 3. Absolute zero 4. Invisible enemy (Instrumental) The album will be a limited release, with 24-page booklet ¥ 3,800 CD1 1. Sleeper 2. Lapis lazuli～君を思うほど僕は欲しくなる～ (Lapis lazuli ~Kimi wo Omou hodo Boku wa Hoshikunaru~) 3. what is Going On with The Human 4. Graveless 5. DARK WINGS 6. 弾丸 (Dangan) 7. Underground road 8. 花惑 (Hanamadoi) 9. Nocturnal 10.いばらの冠 (Ibara no Kanmuri) 11. 断罪の銃士(ガンナー) (Danzai no GUNNER) CD2 12. Nightly Knights 13. Grand Master 14. In the name of Justice 15. 鬨の声 (Toki no Koe) 16. Snow White 17. Next Generation 18. Revive～荒廃都市～ (Revive〜Kouhaitoshi〜) 19. Deadly sin 20. Antiserum 21. Follow 22. UNCROWNED KING

Guitar tone is part of the production process. A better master would make a huge difference. In TIW, there's so much overall compression that the sound is crushed to the point of almost becoming two-dimensional. That's why it sounds 'flat'. Distorted guitars sound 'flat' by their very nature. A good mix will give them not only spatial positioning but also breathing room in the song. Anyway, I do think that this was an artistic decision to make the LP sound as claustrophobic and difficult as possible. If so, they achieved their goal... at the cost of the music being fatiguing to listen to. Compare the album mixes to the live ones. It's like night and day. Apologies if I'm sounding like a broken record.

Macabre Gauze Missa Kisou Vulgar Uroborus Marrow of a Bone Withering to Death Arche TIW DSS good production/mastering really won't make that much of a difference for their new stuff. They need a better guitar tone! I revisited Vulgar (which I used to kinda poopoo because it was their take on nu-metal, but time heals all wounds etc) and the guitar absolutely rips compared to this flat, uber-scooped protoolsy tone they have now.

i only listen to my music through recycled mcdonalds drive-thru speakers and TIW sounds amazing tbh

Yeah, the one on the Osaka Hall VHS/DVD. It's from 1999 though. -I'll-'s first known performance is from August 3, 1998.

Feels like we talk about these "rate your DEG albums" topic every other weeks. 😂😂

I still don't get the trend of calling everything sub-par DEG does, a Sukekiyo outtake. Two Very different bands. And its already been made known that this is two tracks Shinya and Kaoru brought to the table and Kyo made the suggestion of putting em together. If anything Mercy is pretty much a TIW leftover.

Heyy Man ... I should make a blog thing for the weird outfits I create

I love the way, they're just randomly announce a release in 2,5 row, like they're don't give a shit about "big announcements", people gonna buy it anyway. 😂

Monochrome Heaven's 2019 Banner Contest Thanks for voting! 56 members casted a vote before the poll was closed. I'm happy to announce the winners: In first place with 29 votes was Develop One's Faculties, made by @plastic_rainbow! In second place with 24 votes was Kyo, made by @platy! In third place was DELUHI, made by @ゼロ(*´з`)! Look out for these banners in our rotation soon!