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aas part of my attempts at teaching myself japanese, i thought i'd take an album i liked, and translate the whole thing to see how my translations compared against others'. So with the exception of two tracks, these have all been translated before, but in the chance that i may have gone with a different meaning/inflection of a phrase or such, i'll post my results here.... but please don't assume any degree of 'accuracy' to these, as 1) i don't know what the hell i'm doing and 2) i tried to prioritize readability over accuracy anyway. To keep this post from becoming enormous i'll put just the english here under spoiler tags, but if anyone wants to compare my translations against the kanji in a more readable format, i've put it all in a google doc at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xXwShjwBLSL-PE3EaFZHnl1F_O7ePT4xTaXsCefdsrg/edit?usp=sharing 01- IDEA 02- シアトリカル・ブルーブラック 03- DiefiL 04- Hungry Psychopath 05- Mr. レインは死んだふり 06- RAVEN 07- 埋葬虫 08- Contagion 09- Echo 10- hatred × tangle red × hunger red 11- 瞬間のアイディアル 12- BOWWOW 13- SUICIDAL WORD GAME 14- SERVANT 15- Cristate 16- 鳥は泳ぎ方を知らず溺れ亡骸 17- COPERNICUS Anyway there's my take on the album, hope someone thinks it's cool or something. No need to credit me or w/e since only suicidal word game & servant were 'new' translations. Definitely feel free to ask/correct anything on these though, i'm still learning ofc so any comments would be helpful, thanks~!

Cruisin' around and talking about Emmuree's new single, Red. I said the wrong track was called 'red', but the text on screen is correct haha. Let me know what ya'll think now that you've had a chance to listen! Shoutout to @r... for spreading the Emmuree love.

The gallo comes back so soon with another good album this year continuing where they left and adding on to that. At first it seems like they were following the same pattern per say of their earlier album DIAVOLO, the song seemed to fit in the same parameter. Track 2 did have me for a second though because the riffage sounded really familiar. that happened more time on the album but the second guitar and jojo took care of "this is generic." However jojo's voice at some parts did seem more poppy, but not so much that it's a turn off or "he changed ." Track 6 he switches up for the better for sure and sounds so clean and right. After that track, the interest peaks with the instrumental either being different from the previous stuff (diavolo) or having more going on in it. So what to do i give it? The strongest 10? no, but nothing's wrong with the album. buy here: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/DAKEMR-15

ギルガメッシュ Vs. D'espairsRay The similarities are there. Both bands lasted about the same amount of time Despa lasted 12 years and Giru lasted around 13, both bands experienced drastic changes in sound towards the later end of their careers, and finally both bands line-ups remained consistent with the exception of girugamesh's early vocalist change. Now the question is who is better.

Release of 2 new songs 3rd single was recorded state-of-the-art sound of the FED "ZENITH / NADIR" was decided on December 28! Title: ZENITH / NADIR (Zenith / Nadia) Label: DIZAIN Records Part number: DZRCD-005 JAN: 4948722524878 Form: maxi single CD Price: ¥ 1200 + tax Release Date: 2016 December 28 (Wednesday) Publisher: DIZAIN Records Publisher: Daiki Sound Track: Title To Be Determined (2 songs) http://fareastdizain.com/news/0/32005/

So this is simply what do you think are the top ten "Starwave Records" bands of all time. Which simply mean that you may consider disbanded bands of the past or band not currently signed to "Starwave Records." Thanks to @midi:nette providing me the link I have a comprehensive list of "Starwave Records" bands: Starwave bands: Synk;yet Misaruka シュヴァルツカイン(Tokami) ラヴェーゼ(Labaiser) FIXER UNDER FALL JUSTICE nüe THE SOUND BEE HD Magistina Saga Scarlet Valse 燭台(怪)(Syokudaikakkokai-) Rose Noire LIKI PROJECT Calmando Qual Tokami VELVET EDEN LIV'ERT MAJOLICA @LOID SUICIDE ALI Capella lix BLOOD HimemaniK BESPA KUMAMERO 風里銃(Hooligan) サンドイッチで120分?(Sandwich de 120pun?) Frenzy -Mr.SaTaN solo project- SaTaN the fool Variable Messiah Luzmelt GPKISM Seileen BLAMHONEY Takuya Angel Vanished Empire Xodiack SchwarzKain Dunkelheit umbrella Here's my top ten: 1. THE SOUND BEE HE 2. LIX. 3. Xodiack 4. FIXER 5. SaTaN 6. SUICIDE ALI 7. BLOOD 8. シュヴァルツカイン(Tokami) 9. LIV'ERT 10. UNDER FALL JUSTICE

Reviewing Holyclock's newest release, Shinshou Aquarium.

DIAURA was formed in 2010 by Vocalist Yo-ka and guitarist Kei (both former Valluna members). Their PVs/MVs and songs have become gradually darker since their first releases. They are the main band of the record label Ains. Vocals: Yo-ka Guitar: Kei (佳衣) Bass: Shoya (翔也) (since 2011) Drums: Tatsuya (達也) (since 2013) Official Website Their latest Release is "月光" from August 3, 2016 and they have an upcoming Album "My Resistance" issued for November 2016. Some of their songs: What do you think about them? And what are your favourite songs/albums?

Because there are many topics about the bad things of Vk i thought why not start a topic about everything WE love about Vk!? I've been a Vk fan for over 8 years now and still my love for Vk grows every year even more and more continuously. So to list just a few things I love about the current scene: .) the visuals > I just love the way how all these bandguys dress up - even after all the years i still find myself looking at them and thinking like how can acutal human beings look that gorgeous!?! And yea i know photshop... but still if you see them live... .) the music > like (almost) no matter what kind of genre you like you can find almost any genre played by some Vk band since they don't limit themselves to just one genre. I love the fact that more and more heavy Vk bands appear - I love the way they implement all that "core" stuff into their music whether it be the riffage the breakdowns the vocals etc. I love that within the Vk scene there are sooooo many unique sounding vocalists - I am orignially coming from the death/black metal / deathcore scene and i can't stand it anymore like every type of vocalists sounds the same and boring as hell because they all use the same techniques... in Vk most vocalists sound like they do their own thing and therefore there are much more unique voices to be heard. Also I love the way Vk musicians compose their songs - like the way that a lot of songs implement heavy verses and then going into a kinda softer/more poppier refrain just to go all out again... .) the fans > I know there are many bad things about Vk fans BUT you have to agree (especially the japanese fans) tell me one scene with a more dedicated fanbase!... like srsly there's no scene were fans are rocking more out on concerts then in Vk. .) the marketing > In the end they all do it for the money but who cares they have to live as well.. - so what I mean is they make cheki for their fangirls which I think is a pretty cool thing, they do all these instore events (although thats only a good thing if you are in japan obviously...) or all the bonuses from different shops... so this are just a few positive things which just come to my mind so you see Vk has a lot of positive things to offer so what are the things you like the most about it?

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Hello I am selling big parts of my whole CDs and DVDs. I already added some stuff on my ebay account, more is coming soon. In total i will be selling many stuff, also some item that are out of print. So stay tune for more coming soon. I live in italy and will be shipping also from there. If you have other questions please feel free to ask. Here is the link of my shop: http://www.ebay.it/sch/widmit2015/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= thanks in advance

Reviewing Fatima's best single; M:I-44. Mostly driving by corn fields.

(I apologize in advance if this isn't the right place to post this) Um... Even as a fan, I don't know how I feel about this... I feel happy for him, but at the same time, I'm like "Why???"... I get it, it's a Visual Kei app and stuff, but... I just don't know... EDIT: Found an English Version:

I usually don't translate, but I love this single so much that I gave it a try! I'm by no means fluent in Japanese, so there may be mistakes here and there m(_ _)m If you want the original lyrics, they're here at my website. Please credit me by linking back to my website if you share these translations (or my lyrics). ___________________________________________________ Farewell Gift Song* English translation: V.K.WORDS I hate you, I hate you, I hate you Mom, why did you leave me? Spewing the word “betrayer” Mom, why are you looking at me with such a glance? It was just yesterday you stroked my head for being a good boy With a happy look on your face you grab the hand of a man I don’t know Pretending to not see, pretending to not hear Dad isn’t home today Ah, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you My stolen happiness has been changed from a future to grief I hate you, I hate you, I hate you If I killed him right now, The knife I hold would be trembling When I wake up, no one is here I’m probably all alone, right My life is like a soup opera Mom went out with that guy Dad was still kind to me like usual I’ve been crying by myself I know what’s going on Ah, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you My stolen happiness has changed from pain to hatred I hate you, I hate you, I hate you That time I killed, I took the knife in my hand and chopped that guy up A demon is coming A demon is coming A demon is coming The demon is here Ah, I hate you, I hate you, I hate you It hurts, it hurts, it hurts Like the lullaby of tampered memories in my chest So no one can come near, I lock the door And hide So no one will remember * ハナムケノウタ (はなむけの歌) roughly translates to “farewell gift song,” but I think it means more like “this song that is a farewell gift”. I felt that was too long of a translation lol _____________________________________________________ And yet we live for the moment English translations: V.K.WORDS Good morning Goodnight And again morning arrives I do up my shoelaces that were untied I walk, losing something and gaining something Unknowingly, unknowingly I had been facing down Because of all the things I saw that I didn’t want to see And yet we live for the moment Again greeting our new selves tomorrow Living, living right here Grasping tightly onto a small light, connecting us Why do people remember the sad times More than the good memories? Why do people forget when they hurt others, But remember when they get hurt? I’m tired, that’s enough for now On this long journey And yet we live for the moment Again greeting our new selves tomorrow Living, living right here I shout to the dawn, raising the first cry That time I didn’t try to love myself, I made the decision to give up on envying others No matter how many mistakes I repeat, I’ll let myself love the person I was yesterday I’ll come across the happiness that is lying ahead Because I know sadness, pain, and what it’s like to get hurt If someone is crying, I’ll put on a smile for them During those times it’s hard to believe, This song will be by your side more than anyone else Good morning Goodnight See you tomorrow

Raddock (ラドック) vs Diement. I geuss in the spirt of reviving Dear Dolce who closed years ago, a friendly battle.

Hello everyone, I am Co-host of a Radio show which takes place every 2 weeks on Friday So if it's allowed i'd like to advertise it here a litte! My friend Fizban is hosting the show and we have music from indies to old school rock bands from all over japan. Sometimes we also introduce you some European Visual Kei inspired Bands. Also we sometimes have some super specials where we have Band members as our guest, introducing their new album, Tour or just their music to our dear listeners. The other time we talk about concerts, airing interviews from concerts and having a lot of fun! If you are interessted now please follow the link and just click on the radio stream. Radio Diablolus Edit: Our facebook Page: Diabolic Bentobox Our Mixcloud Profile: Diabolic Bentobox on Mixcould

Hey there, everyone! Today I bring you the lyrics of Vexent's latest single "THE FATES", thanks to the awesome @-NOVA- who provided me with photos of the booklet *_* 1. THE FATES Kanji: 手を合わし黒く染める その手には光と影 *again… 断罪その身に捧げ 憎しみ絡ますこの現世 願いも祈りも見放されていく運命 これが真実？ Day of the fate 生命のその糸 『無慈悲』 断ち切るその手に 刻まれていく 憎しみの数 手を合わし黒く染める その手には 未来なんてないのです *REPEAT 掌 合わせる そこに願いを乗せて この身を捧げよう Ah... 運命を描こう 神よもう手遅れなの？ 刻まれていく 願いの数 存在さえも孤独で 独りになるのが怖くて この先もずっとこのまま？ それなら今すぐ私を殺めて 願いも祈りも見放されていく運命 これが真実？ 光と影 深く深く深く眠るわこのままずっと again… Romaji: Te o awashi kuroku someru Sono te ni wa hikari to kage *again... Danzai sono mi ni sasage Nikushimi karamasu kono gensei Negai mo inori mo mihanasareteiku sadame (unmei) Kore ga shinjitsu? Day of the fate Seimei no sono ito "Mujihi" tachikiru sono te ni Kizamareteiku nikushimi no kazu Te o awashi kuroku someru Sono te ni wa mirai nante nai no desu *REPEAT Tenohira awaseru Soko ni negai o nosete Kono mi o sasageyou Ah... Unmei o egakou Kami yo mou teokure na no? Kizamareteku negai no kazu Sonzai sae mo kodoku de Hitori ni naru no ga kowakute Kono saki mo zutto kono mama? Sore nara ima sugu watashi o ayamete Negai mo inori mo mihanasareteiku sadame (unmei) Kore ga shinjitsu? Hikari to kage Fukaku fukaku fukaku nemuru wa kono mama zutto again... 2. Stupid Pain Kanji: *この悪夢、疑心、嫉妬に侵された 私それはbeast **我に飛び込む妄想 見覚えない温もり 私のじゃないその手 *REPEAT ***見たくもない存在 見覚えない香り 私のじゃないその手 ****pain heart pain 奪われたくない pain heart pain 崩れない夜を 満たされたあの日を oh, Once again *REPEAT **REPEAT 1つ2つ3つに4つ幾ら数えても分からない 1つ2つ3つ数えてこの悪夢から覚まして *REPEAT ***REPEAT pain heart pain ****REPEAT Romaji: *Kono akumu, gishin, shitto ni okasareta Watashi sore wa beast **Jiga ni tobikomu mousou Mioboenai nukumori Watashi no janai sono te *REPEAT ***Mitaku mo nai sonzai Mioboenai kaori Watashi no janai sono te ****pain heart pain Ubawaretakunai pain heart pain Kuzurenai yoru o Mitasareta ano hi o oh, Once again *REPEAT **REPEAT Hitotsu futatsu mittsu ni yotsu ikura kazoete mo wakaranai Hitotsu futatsu mittsu kazoete kono akumu kara samashite *REPEAT ***REPEAT pain heart pain ****REPEAT 3. care Kanji: ずっと問いかけてる見えない答え 君は数えてくれたね まだ少しだけ不器用だけど 君にこの歌捧げよう どうして涙が溢れるの？ どうしたら君を満たせるの？ ただ君にこの歌を言葉にならない歌を贈ろう 枯れた叫びでもその心が離れていかないように love yourself. どうしても自分に負けそう そんな時はぼくの声を聞いて？ 君にこの歌を言葉にならない歌を贈ろう 涙溢れても君の中に愛を連れて行く これからもずっと同じ景色を見続けて行こう 消えそうな時は不器用だけど愛を歌うよ Romaji: Zutto toikaketeru mienai kotae Kimi wa kazoete kureta ne Mada sukoshi dake bukiyou dakedo Kimi ni kono uta sasageyou Doushite namida ga afureru no? Doushitara kimi o mitaseru no? Tada kimi ni kono uta o kotoba ni naranai uta o okurou Kareta sakebi demo sono kokoro ga hanareteikanai you ni love yourself. Doushite mo jibun ni makesou Sonna toki wa boku no koe o kiite? Kimi ni kono uta o kotoba ni naranai uta o okurou Namida afurete mo kimi no naka ni ai o tsureteiku Kore kara mo zutto onaji keshiki o mitsuzukete ikou Kiesou na toki wa bukiyou dakedo ai o utau yo Here you go! Enjoy! Credits: -NOVA- for the kanji lyrics and me for the romanization

V STAR PROMOTION is proud to present the overseas debut of Rides In ReVellion! They will be appearing at Anime USA in Washington, DC at the Washington Marriot Wardman Park Hotel on October 21-23, 2016. There will be a live concert, autograph signing, and other events included with the price of convention admission. For more information, stay tuned or visit http://animeusa.org We look forward to meeting many of you while we are there, and hope that this is the first of many opportunities for us to bring visual kei artists to the international stage. Thank you for your support.

Angelo new album CORD will release on 2016.9.28! No more details for now ^^

シビレバシル (sibile bashir) presents 『本能』音源発売主催劇場「優越感カテゴライズ」 @ Takadanobaba AREA 2016.6.08 This is the third concert I’ve attended at AREA in one week and finally there was a bit of a crowd for this one. It still wasn’t sold out… but moving from one side of the floor to the other would’ve been tough at this one; whereas the other shows I attended there were pretty much wide open for most of the night. I made mention of it in another live report… but holy crap these things start early! 3:30 in the afternoon is way before you should be thinking about attending a concert. Assuming the show will be ending around 9pm or so that’s over five hours of VK concertage; too long even for a show you like and rarely get to attend. (and it seems longer because I still think it’s weird to sit down between sets and refuse to do it on very misguided principles.) IGGY - Yes I had just seen them the night before at a different event show. Haha. Actually three of the bands playing tonight were repeat bands for me (from three different shows, I definitely hit the VK hard during my week in Japan). I kind of wondered, especially because I was standing near the merch tables in the back for both shows, if the dudes in Iggy didn’t think, at least briefly, “who is this giant white dude who keeps showing up but doesn’t come buy anything of ours?” For the record; I like Iggy but their merch consisted of two CDs I already had and checki… and I have yet to, and probably won’t, wade into the world of buying tiny pictures of bands I like. Anyway, the actual music performing was mostly the same. Same tracklist as far as I could tell, same outfits for the most part. The weirdest, basketball shorts wearing member did not have black makeup smudged all over his face for this show, though he did still move in the strangest, jittery way. It seems a bit premature to sound so jaded after a week of VK shows; but I think I’m kinda over the diving into the front row of girls thing they do instead of moshing. It has its place, and can be fun there, but when you’re by any definition the opening band and don’t have a ton of support in the building… it gets kinda awkward. Like, if I can tell from back here that you’re just half-heartedly jumping into the girl in front of you because the band is yelling for everyone to do it and you’re standing too close to ignore them, can’t the band tell two feet from you? I don’t know, it’s just, if you’re only going through the motions why participate at all? The jumping in one direction and then back in the other (which Iggy do during ‘Continue’) is still fun to watch though… don’t ever stop doing that VK bands! Archemi. - If I didn’t have anything new to add for Iggy I really don’t for Archemi. I did know when the having to kneel down, praying furi was going to happen this time though… so I wasn’t as clueless looking the second time. Later in the show I wandered over to their merch table, figuring I’d seen them twice now (once for free!), and they’d put on good shows… so I’d pick up Archemi’s newest mini-album. They didn’t have any CDs for sale (maybe it’s tough to bring those along when you’re playing shows outside where you live?), but they did have cheki… so I’m starting to realize what the real money maker is for VK bands and why selling songs online to the ten people outside Japan who would buy them just isn’t important for the visual economy. スタア区。(starku) - Starku came out in very pretty gold kind of R-shitei to me looking marching band-ish jackets. In fact the vocalist kinda reminded me of R-shiei’s if he were a 13 year old prone to temper tantrums. Starku’s vocalist also came out in flip flops…. Which is somehow according to my twisted logic even worse than being barefoot on stage. Overall it was a little too perky and colorful for my tastes, and the bassist was way too loud for his skill level (or at what he was asked to do); but just because it’s not my tastes doesn’t mean I don’t recognize that Starku have a lot of potential and were undeniably fun during some songs. They also dealt with technical difficulties better than most bands I’ve seen that had to pause for unexpected problems. Starku had to stop a song about 30 seconds in because the drummer was having some sort of problem. Rather than mumble some shit and act awkward, the vocalist and a guitarist started performing some, I assume classic, song that the crowd seemed familiar with. Then the bassist started to make fun of the stage right guitarist’s half falling off weave, and eventually just snatched it off and started waving it around like a lasso. The girls ate this bit up and even I was impressed by how easily they passed the time while the drummer was working to get things right. Doak - Yooo, so Yuuki is kinda a big dude, huh? Not like fat at all, just not a typical tiny VK bandman. He also definitely has big teeth. So I’ve been rooting for Yuuki since Unsraw’s -9- came out and it was like “holy shit VK bands aren’t allowed to sound like that!”. I don’t really like Doak, and only rarely really liked Unsraw, but I want to see them succeed y’know? (Yes I know they’re breaking up) Yuuki has always seemed pretty dedicated to the scene, and probably deserves more credit for mixing deathcore into VK like five years before everyone started doing it. A couple times during their set I could actually imagine the band onstage was a bunch of grizzled dudes with black tshirts… and I mean that as praise for a heavy metal band. I really liked Doak’s drummer, and how freaking high he raised his sticks before pounding his kit. He also had a giant crash symbol with the big holes set up slightly behind his head up high, so that when he wanted to whack it the motion had this innate flourish and pantomime that made you pay attention. When the set ended, instead of tossing a drum stick into the crowd, he just let go as he was striking his last beat on a tom and let the stick sail into the audience….. He was kind of a bad ass (what band will he be in next/has he been in??). Doak’s set included no talking, which I kind of prefer when I can’t understand what they’re saying anyway, and during their last song Yuuki just spit a bunch of water on the crowd and then stormed off like a boss. So, still don't’ really like what they’ve released, but they put on a good show. Morrigan - I’m pretty sure Morrigan only played two songs and then their stir the crowd up repeating song for like 15 minutes for their set. Luckily, the vocalist of Morrigan is unafraid of mixing it up with/in the crowd and can keep the energy up throughout. (seriously, I saw Morrigan twice in Japan and I’m pretty sure I’ve heard the two-minute-long-on-CD RIP for about 25 minutes live haha) My favorite parts of the mayhem were Aryu laying down across the backs of four girls bent over the bar nearest the stage, and when the bassist grabbed the guitarist’s giant teddy bear (which he holds during their intro) and started whacking the girls up front with it. Imagine a four foot tall brown stuffed bear making slow arcs through the air lit by strobe light as the bassist channeled all his energy into beating the crowd with it. Pretty surreal/amazing. Aryu had some fun with one of the Sibilebashir gloves that were for sale during a break in the set. (someone will have to explain the significance of those multicolored gloves to me) Morrigan’s drummer has somehow gotten away with a look that includes hair that probably takes only two minutes to style. Good for him (cheater!). Avelcain - Ooooh… they’re back in black suits like when I saw them in 2013. That is a bulletproof VK look in my book. Avelcain’s set (both here and the similarly long sets I’ve seen online) are definitely heavy on b-sides and slightly older songs. I’m glad Avelcain seem to dislike their most recent stuff as much as I do ;). They might be the only band that utilizes call-and-response well (that I’ve seen this week) in VK. It’s just a given that at American shows you’ll be stuck next to a bunch of people singing along inexpertly… Japanese audiences really only do it when specifically called upon to. I think it’s an engaging move that is underutilized. I’m a big Avelcain stan, but even I’ll admit most of the live videos that have surfaced of them have been rather lackluster. I’m happy to report actually in the room they sound much better than the brittle recordings straight from the soundboard would lead me to believe. I guess a lot of sloppiness can be covered up by the walls of reverb/noise live. Karma did sing most of the words too, which seemed like something he only half attempted to do in some live videos… and the backup vocal track seemed much more subdued in person. They ended their set with 死化粧 which is just an awesome song (and I’m not sure I had seen in any live videos of theirs yet). I feel like when tastes change and I’m listening to Avelcain in ten years, a lot of their stuff may not age well… but 死化粧 has the possibility to be a bit more timeless. Just a quality pop rock song with a hint of sadness that doesn’t rely too heavily on current hard rock/VK trends. A girl standing near me was quite literally crying during this track. It definitely had an effect on the crowd. I will say that the two most annoying fans in AREA were Avelcain fans. They weren’t actively obnoxious… but they sat through every band up to Avelcain’s set and were not off to the side/back where it might be cool to do that. If you’re going to wait for your fave to play… at least stand up and watch the other bands play. (if for no other reason than they were a tripping hazard sitting around while the crowd was jumping around during the other bands’ sets!) Between sets I noticed multiple people dropping benjamins (or you know, whatever the fun way to say 10,000yen bills is) on cheki at the merch tables. I have no comment other than to say thanks I guess… VK wouldn’t exist without you! Develop One’s Faculties - The VK band with the strangest phrase for a name going right now! First band I’ve seen that got a rousing round of applause as they took the stage, I imagine this was mostly enthusiasm for Johannes’ steampunk bikini. That video may not be from the show I attended. But they were wearing the same thing and played that song… so it may as well be. Gives you a good indication of how pumped the crowd was for DOF. I don’t think I realized how popular they were (you know, relatively). I liked their vocalist/guitarist and guitarist’s dueling solo moments. During the jump from one side and then back the other way (which, again, is a fun part of any VK band’s set) at the end when they came back to where they started everyone in the crowd that had a towel would toss it up into the air. Made the show look like a budget graduation ceremony. DOF had lots of energy and seemed like skilled musicians. They’ve got something good going it was cool to see in the beginning. (cue them breaking up…) シビレバシル (sibile bashir) - Up front I’ll mention: I enjoy the idea of Sibilbebashir’s slightly weird take on VK. And respect that they are the rare band who can do strange and dark without being *heavy*. (not to mention their fun video cover of Shiina Ringo) But I don’t really like them all that much. Though I did thoroughly enjoy the nurse-kei-ish look they had at this show. I don't’ know, their songs just have never really clicked with me. I suppose by virtue of hosting the event they got to play the longest set of the night. The crowd actually had thinned just a little bit by this point (I guess the people who come just for their faves had left… but tickets are like $45! Get your money’s worth girls.) The vocalist, as expected, was weird and very engaging. Their die-hard fans might have been the most dedicated of the night (based on my cursory evaluation haha). The rest of the band had a couple moments to shine, but for the most part deferred to the vocalist. Shamefully in hindsight, I left a couple songs before the end. It was a really long show! So if they did some giant, bunch of bands band out and jam together I missed it. As I wandered back to the Takadanobaba station, I noticed Sibile Bashir and Avelcain posters were posted at the station advertising their respective one-man gigs. I didn’t notice them there earlier in the day… as much flack as Shimizuya Records gets (justifiably!)... it would be pretty cool if they posted these ads during the show so everyone leaving and heading back to the trains would see them after seeing the bands. This show in general had a bunch of fun bands, and was a great last concert for my week of VK in Japan.

Rev Reviews - AvelCain's 輪廻転生 I feel like I stumbled upon some good scenery near the end of this video. And to advertise the fact that I'm inundating the forums with Avelcain shit today... check out my live report from their show on June 8th!

Se'ikspia are releasing 2 new singles titled "Farewell" and "Replay" simultaneously. The release date has not yet been revealed. Farewell: 01.Farewell 02.舞雪-maiyuki-(2016 new rec) 03.雫-shizuku-(2016 new rec) Replay: 01.Replay 02.NOSTALGIA (2016 new rec) 03.翔ベナイ鳥-tobenai tori-(2016 new rec)

shymponic metal visual kei band Matenrou Opera will release a live DVD titled "chikyu - The Elements - TOUR FINAL LIVE FILM in EX THEATER ROPPONGI" on august, 31th 2016 on 2 type : ● Limited Edition DVD (2 Disc) KIBM.90582 ~ 3 ¥ 6,300 + tax <Content> All 18 songs LIVE main video All three songs encore video It was conducted in Toronto, Canada "Anime North 2016" Cast off shot video Special package specification booklet ● Blu-ray <Content> KIXM.241 ¥ 5,800 + tax All 18 songs of LIVE main video All three songs encore video ■ Tracklist 1.PANDORA 2.EMPEROR 3.致命傷 4.BURNING SOUL 5.Psychic Paradise 6.Mermaid 7.君と見る風の行方 8.青く透明なこの神秘の海へ 9.FANTASIA 10.Good Bye My World 11.You&I 12.蜘蛛の糸 13.RUSH! 14.SILENT SCREAM 15.ANOMIE 16.ether 17.讃えよう母なる大地で 18.地球 アンコール 1.GLORIA 2.Innovational Symphonia 3.喝采と激情のグロリア and this is a guitarist anzi last live DVD release...T_T http://matenrou-opera.jp/news/#828

Hey you all! Thanks to @numetal I have the lyrics of this splendid single! I romanized everything myself (this post will be edited with the other lyrics later ) 1. 人生ゲーム 嘘つきばかりの「人生ゲーム」 １度目の人生は売れてないダメホスト たくさんの諭吉で気持ちを買ってみせるの ２度目の人生は一般人のリーマンで いつの間にか私 物足りなくなっちゃうの ああ…なんて滑稽なんだろう… 金で人を気持ちを買えるはずないのに… あなたと私の「人生ゲーム」 お金と時間を引き換えに あなたと私の「人生ゲーム」 いやいや体を売りました あなたと私の「人生ゲーム」 お金と体を引き換えに あなたと私の「人生ゲーム」 まだまだあなたを試します ３度目の人生はイケメン風なバーテンダー 付き合ってはいけない３Bに手を出しちゃうの ４度目の人生はちょっと売れてるバンドマン 私のこと歌詞に書いて歌ってくれるの ああ…なんて滑稽なんだろう… どうせいつかおまえ捨てられるのに… あなたと私の「人生ゲーム」 お金と時間を引き換えに あなたと私の「人生ゲーム」 いやいや体を売りました あなたと私の「人生ゲーム」 お金と体を引き換えに あなたと私の「人生ゲーム」 まだまだあなたを試します 「全ては神様の気まぐれ」 Romaji: Usotsuki bakari no "jinsei GE-MU" Ichidome no jinsei wa uretenai DAME HOSUTO Takusan no yukichi de kimochi o katte miseru no Nidome no jinsei wa ippanjin no RI-MAN de Itsu no ma ni ka watashi mono tarinaku nacchau no Aa...nante kokkei nan'darou... Kane de hito o kimochi o kaeru hazu nai no ni... Anata to watashi no "jinsei GE-MU" Okane to jikan o hikikae ni Anata to watashi no "jinsei GE-MU" Iya iya karada o urimashita Anata to watashi no "jinsei GE-MU" Okane to karada o hikikae ni Anata to watashi no "jinsei GE-MU" Mada mada anata o tameshimasu Sandome no jinsei wa IKEMEN fuu na BA-TENDA- Tsukiatte wa ikenai 3B ni te o dashichau no Yondome no jinsei wa chotto ureteru BANDOMAN Watashi no koto kashi ni kaite utatte kureru no Aa...nante kokkei nan'darou... Douse itsuka omae suterareru no ni... Anata to watashi no "jinsei GE-MU" Okane to jikan o hikikae ni Anata to watashi no "jinsei GE-MU" Iya iya karada o urimashita Anata to watashi no "jinsei GE-MU" Okane to karada o hikikae ni Anata to watashi no "jinsei GE-MU" Mada mada anata o tameshimasu "Subete wa kamisama no kimagure" Bonus: the choir you hear throughout the whole song is a part of the "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven so I'll write it under this. "Freude, schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Wir betreten feuertrunken, Himmlische, dein Heiligthum!" 2. はぁ…もう病む Kanji: 午前10時ファミボお決まりです！ チケ発に捧ぐ週末の朝 でもね？私だけ10時じゃないの… どこで見ていても目が合うの… あ?!もうウザイよ！ 1 「遅れて登場!私はオキニ!」 2 「ムダにオシャレしたあの子はだあれ?」 3 「上から下までジロジロ見んなよ!」 死 「私だけじゃないあの子は誰なの…」 「え?おまえに関係ない」 「はぁ…もう病む」口癖になる あの子もこの子も大嫌い 「はぁ…もう病む」今日も生きます 繋がり数えて「1、2、3、死…」 「はぁ…もう病む」口癖になる 棒立ち逆最絶対ソレじゃん! 「はぁ…もう病む」今日も生きます バンギャル万歳! 「1、2、3、死!」 午後16時OPEN始まりです! 女同士の裏格付け でもね?私だけ参加しないの… あなたたちと一緒にしないで? あ?!もうウザイよ！ 1 「大量購入!私チェキ廃!」 2 「この前のアイツまたギリギリかよ…」 3 「八万美人なあの子は繋がり?」 死 「私だけの彼近づかないでよ!」 「え?おまえそろそろ黙れよ?」 「はぁ…もう病む」口癖になる あの子もこの子も大嫌い 「はぁ…もう病む」今日も生きます 繋がり数えて「1、2、3、死…」 「はぁ…もう病む」口癖になる 棒立ち逆最絶対ソレじゃん! 「はぁ…もう病む」今日も生きます バンギャル万歳! 「1、2、3、死!」 Romaji: Gozen 10ji FAMIBO okimari desu! CHIKE hatsu ni sasagu shuumatsu no asa Demo ne? Watashi dake 10ji janai no... Doko de miteite mo me ga au no... A?! Mou UZAI yo! 1 "Okurete toujou! Watashi wa OKINI!" 2 "MUDA ni OSHARE shita ano ko wa daare?" 3 "Ue kara shita made JIROJIRO min'na yo!" Shi "Watashi dake janai ano ko wa dare na no..." "E? Omae ni kankei nai!" "Haa...mou yamu" kuchiguse ni naru Ano ko mo kono ko mo daikirai "Haa...mou yamu" kyou mo ikimasu Tsunagari kazoete "1, 2, 3, shi..." "Haa...mou yamu" kuchiguse ni naru Boudachi gyakusai zettai SORE jan! "Haa...mou yamu" kyou mo ikimasu BANGYARU banzai! "1, 2, 3, shi!" Gogo 16ji OPEN hajimari desu! Jodoushi no ura kakuzuke Demo ne? Watashi dake sanka shinai no... Anata-tachi to issho ni shinai de? A?! Mou UZAI yo! 1 "Tairyou kounyuu! Watashi wa CHEKI hai!" 2 "Kono mae no AITSU mata GIRIGIRI ka yo..." 3 "Hachiman bijin na ano ko wa tsunagari?" Shi "Watashi dake no katachikazukanai de yo!" "E? Omae sorosoro damare yo?" "Haa...mou yamu" kuchiguse ni naru Ano ko mo kono ko mo daikirai "Haa...mou yamu" kyou mo ikimasu Tsunagari kazoete "1, 2, 3, shi..." "Haa...mou yamu" kuchiguse ni naru Boudachi gyakusai zettai SORE jan! "Haa...mou yamu" kyou mo ikimasu BANGYARU banzai! "1, 2, 3, shi!" 3. 捨て猫 Kanji: 拾われた私 飼い慣らされてた 思い通り騙されていた… 「好き」という言葉簡単に言うけど 徐々に徐々に本気にしてた… 狂ったように 暴れ暴れ暴れ暴れ 気づいてはまた 泣いて泣いて泣いて泣いて そんなあなたは ダメ男ダメ男ダメ男ダメ男 ハマる私は ダメ女ダメ女ダメ女ダメ女 「捨て猫みたい」だって馬鹿にしてまた笑うんでしょ? 「もっと堕として?」 「身」も「心」も「金」も捧げてもきっと意味ないんでしょ? 私は「捨て猫…」 ”お前は俺の駒でしかない もっと使える女になれよ 楽にしてやるから 早く堕ちるとこまで堕ちてしまえよ” 堕ちた私を見てあなたは今何思うの? 「簡単」でしょ? そうやって女を何人も騙してきたんでしょ? 「出会わなければよかった…」 「捨て猫みたい」だって馬鹿にしてまた笑うんでしょ? 「もっと堕として?」 「身」も「心」も「金」も捧げてもきっと意味ないんでしょ? 私は「捨て猫…」 Romaji: Hirowareta watashi kainarasareteta Omoi-doori damasareteita... "Suki" to iu kotoba kantan ni iu kedo Jojo ni jojo ni honki ni shiteta... Kurutta you ni abare abare abare abare Kizuite wa mata naite naite naite naite Sonna anata wa DAMEO DAMEO DAMEO DAMEO Hamaru watashi wa DAMEJO DAMEJO DAMEJO DAMEJO "Suteneko mitai" datte baka ni shite mata waraun'desho? "Motto otoshite?" "Karada" mo "kokoro" mo "kane" mo sasagete mo kitto imi nain'desho? Watashi wa "suteneko..." "Omae wa ore no koma de shikanai Motto tsukaeru onna ni nare yo Raku ni shite yaru kara Hayaku ochiru toko made ochite shimae yo" Ochita watashi o mite anata wa ima nani omou no? "Kantan" desho? Sou yatte onna o nan'nin mo damashitekitan'desho? "Deawanakereba yokatta..." "Suteneko mitai" datte baka ni shite mata waraun'desho? Motto otoshite? "Karada" mo "kokoro" mo "kane" mo sasagete mo kitto imi nain'desho? Watashi wa "suteneko..." 4. ミレン (MIREN) Kanji: ありきたりでヘタクソな嘘を並べるだけ 意味などない情だと知りながら堕ちてく あなたは今どこにいますか? あなたは今誰といますか? あなたは私を覚えていますか? 私は違う男の腕の中で あなたを思っています… ミレンタラタラ… ナミダタラタラ… 流した涙は水たまりのよう 切なく溜まってく 降り注ぐ雨はやがて 終わりを告げる終止符 ミレンタラタラ… ナミダタラタラ… 「アイシテル」の言葉の裏側見透かして 幸せだと思っていた日に「サヨナラ」を… あなたは今幸せですか? あなたは今笑い合えていますか? あなたは私をまだ思っていますか? 私は違う男に捨てられ また今日も泣いています… ミレンタラタラ… ナミダタラタラ… 強がることでしか保てなくて 満たされないまま 「あの人がよかった」なんて言えない 言えるはずもない… ミレンタラタラ… ナミダタラタラ… Romaji: Arikitari de HETAKUSO na uso o naraberu dake Imi nado nai jou da to shirinagara ochiteku Anata wa ima doko ni imasu ka? Anata wa ima dare to imasu ka? Anata wa watashi o oboeteimasu ka? Watashi wa chigau otoko no ude no naka de Anata o omotteimasu... MIREN TARATARA... NAMIDA TARATARA... Nagashita namida wa mizutamari no you Setsunaku tamatteiku Furisosogu ame wa yagate Owari o tsugeru shuushifu MIREN TARATARA... NAMIDA TARATARA... "AISHITERU" no kotoba no uragawa misukashite Shiawase da to omotteita hi ni "SAYONARA" o... Anata wa ima shiawase desu ka? Anata wa ima waraiaeteimasu ka? Anata wa watashi o mada omotteimasu ka? Watashi wa chigau otoko ni suterare Mata kyou mo naiteimasu... MIREN TARATARA... NAMIDA TARATARA... Tsuyogaru koto de shika tamotenakute Mitasarenai mama "Ano hito ga yokatta" nante ienai Ieru hazu mo nai... MIREN TARATARA... NAMIDA TARATARA... Enjoy!! And feel free to do corrections, if you see some mistakes