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キズ (Kizu) new single "ステロイド" (Steroid) will be released on 2018.7.31 (2 types, 3 songs each)

Not too hot on the B-sides. I want to see them try a ballad, something like Kuroyuri to kage's sousaku negai

Satan works hard, but Poppy works harder

vo.黎(Kuro) gt.TaJI ba.渚(Nagisa) dr.飴(Ame)

Mei cosplayed Midori at his birthday live

On April 1st, 2016 the news of Tetsuya's departure from the influential hardcore, screamo, and post-rock band envy brought great despair to many fans. He was the heart of the band that evoked intense feelings through his raw and emotive vocals. Fans lost hope in envy's future once Tetsuya left. Still, envy continued on without him and after being quiet for two years they finally announced a live performance with a new line-up for April 1st, 2018. Strangely enough, the live performance took place exactly two years after Tetsuya's departure. And even more strange is that both occurrences took place on April 1st which, as we all know, is the day of jokes and pranks. Back in 2016 we all hoped that Tetsuya's departure was an April Fools joke, but after not hearing anything we all accepted that it was the truth. So naturally, when envy announced a new line-up this year for April 1st as well, none of us speculated that it was a joke either. However, when the day arrived everything became clear. The live show was titled 'Last Wish', after the name of envy's single released back in 2000, and took place at Daikanyama UNIT. I must thank @qotka for navigating to the live venue, which sits just south of Shibuya. Inside the live venue there is a floor level for lockers and merchandise, and once you go down another level you will find the live hall. The size of the hall was quite average with a capacity of 600 people. Given that most people were only here for envy not many people showed up at the beginning, but it gradually grew more packed after each band until we were shoulder to shoulder. heaven in her arms was the first band to play, which I could already tell based on the white butterfly logo placed on the back of the stage. I had forgotten what the band looked like, but when the vocalist walked on stage with a black cap on I could clearly see the envy worship. I'm not well-versed in their discography so I couldn't recognize most of the songs they played but I do know that they played a few songs from their recent album 白暈 (White Halo). I'm certain they played "終焉の眩しさ" because I remember the opening with solemn crystal bells and pianos that later led to a burst of guitar riffs and drums. The live hall felt so still in that moment with the dark blue lighting, and feeling that transition from a stillness to a violent beat was a cool way to start the performance. The vocalist put a lot of emotion into his screams, but the spoken word sections were a little quiet and hard to hear from the blasting instruments. It was not as clear as it was on CD. Also, maybe it's because everything usually sounds louder during lives but I had trouble picking out the metal sound of heaven in her arms and I had the impression that they sounded a lot like envy, as I did when I first listened to them. In any case, they were amazing live and I would like to see them again. The next band that played was HELLBENT, which I thought was some band from the US when I quickly googled the name. Turns out that they're actually a really underground Japanese psychobilly band. I can't give a good review of them because I lost my spot during the intermission while taking a short bathroom break and did not have a good view of the stage when I came back. Their performance was quite intense though and the vocalist would pick up the mic stand every so often and swing it around on stage, at least from what I could see. They had a video playing in the background with mostly visuals of old vhs-looking forests, for some odd reason. For such a chaotic performance, I thought the visuals were not very fitting and it was just kind of strange. I got my spot back closer to the stage once downy came on. It's unfortunate that I did not get to see them with Yutaka Aoki, who sadly recently passed away. It seems like they got a support guitarist for the remaining live shows that were scheduled this year, though I'm not sure who it is. I'm still fairly new to downy so I can't speak much for how much of an effect this has on their performance, but they were quite stellar nevertheless. Their performance felt much longer than the previous two bands as they played about 8 songs. Most of the songs they played were fast and maybe only one song was really slow. Robin Aoki sings just as good as he does on CD and the bass is super thick live! I didn't realize how killer the basslines were until I heard "曦ヲ見ヨ!" live. Such incredible skill and technique. During their whole performance they had abstract visuals playing in the background. A fiery red was used for intense and fast songs while tranquil blues or black and white were used for slower songs/sections. If you've seen any of their music videos, the live encapsulates the very same kind of mood, except that you're now physically standing in that dimension and taking in their dingy world. Outstanding performance. At last, the curtain rose for envy. While standing in the darkness, I thought about their new line-up and kept on wondering what they would sound like without Tetsuya. Then, when the lights lit up and envy started playing, Tetsuya was standing right there on stage giving out his screams. The crowd instantly went wild and pushed everyone to the front. People were cheering all around and punching their fists to the air, you could feel the ecstasy and excitement everywhere. Out of all the non-VK lives I've seen this was the most energy I've seen from a crowd, but this is mostly speaking for the J-indie scene only as I'm sure some bigger Jrock bands have wild crowds as well, or maybe not I don't know. The pushing stopped after 2 minutes or so, but there were still a number of people cheering with their fists. When they performed "Footsteps in the Distance" Tetsuya cleverly declared his return during the spoken word section with the last few words being 'ただ一つ救えがあるなら僕はここに戻るよ' (If there is one way to be saved, I'll return here). At first I thought it was a message Tetsuya specifically had for the fans, but listening to the song again it's actually part of the song, therefore the cleverness in his return. Hearing him say that and knowing that he was really back was the highlight of the experience, and now as I listen to "Footsteps in the Distance" I will recall this memory every time. envy just isn't envy without Tetsuya after all. I couldn't get a view of all the members (including the new members) since the people who got pushed to the front blocked some of my view, but I did not feel that envy's sound changed much. Perhaps they'll bring in new ideas for the band in the future. I'd seen envy two times before, but I was absolutely stunned by the energy and emotion of this performance, even after I left the live venue.

CLACK inc. new single "大嫌い。(Daikirai)" will be released at 2018/7/11. It appears Dr.亮平 (Ryohei) has departed.

Their new single 『PLUTO』 wiil be released on 2018.06.27. (3 songs ; 1500 yen)

The first single "死因:暮らし(Shiin : kurashi)" will be released on 2018.03.07. (2000 yen + taxes) Tracklist : 1.死因:暮らし(Shiin : kurashi) 2:有効期限-今日-(Yûkô kigen-kyô) 3:床舐めの天才(Yuka name no tensai) DVD : 「死因:暮らし」(Shiin : kurashi) The second single "死因:無視(Shiin : mushi)" will be released on 2018.04.04. (2000 yen + taxes) Tracklist : 1.死因:無視(Shiin : mushi) 2.終日終わり(Shûjitsu owari) 3.死魔流し(Shima nagashi) DVD : 「死因:無視」(Shiin : mushi) The third single "死因:わからん(Shiin : wakaran)" will be released on 2018.05.02. (2000 yen + taxes) Tracklist : 1.死因:わからん(Shiin : wakaran) 2.僕が溶けてく帰り路(Boku ga toketeku kaerimichi) 3.教えて(Oshite) DVD : 「死因:わからん」(Shiin : wakaran)

This was the first time I've ever bought something in good faith without hearing it beforehand...and I ain't disappointed. Can't wait to listen to it with actual bass. I love Batsu's voice and his really fuckin goofy dancing, I hope that never changes.

Where's the fucking album?

SO HYPED ABOUT 零[HZ]

Dr.ロビン (robin) will depart after the band's live on May 29.

The 3rd Kizu oneman (the first one I managed to get tickets to - it was a bloody battle) was really good. Great production value - every song had matching video art and overall it felt very well thought out and presented. It feels like they've gained a lot of confidence since the first time I saw them (last July at the Little Hearts tour - they seemed very timid back then). They announced their next single and mentioned their next oneman (Zepp Tokyo! Sweet!). Was hoping for a bigger announcement release-wise (album??), but can't have it all.

Well, he probably can, but in a really small capacity. His harsh vocals seem really weak and they have to be heavily distorted and increased in volume to mitigate that. But he'll definitely get beter with time. Good song, nevertheless, glad that it's shorter. Their previous A-sides didn't benefit from being 3/4+ minutes

oh i hope it actually gets released on that date #oyajikei

now i understand why daniel ribiat was my teenage crush, aww my tastes are very... singular

ohhhh right, it has a similar screaming section in the studio recording; they probs recorded some different background samples for concert performance which is why I didn't recognize it.

My chest hurts watching this, Jin please make a return to vk. It just isn't the same without you Queen <3

I feel like DAMY doesnt get enough love

I like this revival of sorts, but at the same time, I feel like it's way too focused on Diru's sound, as well as the Soleil and Matina sounds. It'd be cool if we got some Zi:Kill or Justy Nasty worship. Or even a Shazna inspired band, idk. Ever since Grieva disbanded, I've for some reason kept up less with the others, such as Crucifixion. I'd really like to see an Early 2000's revival scene. The only band like that we have is GossiP, and they're too GazettE based, imo. They definitely have the ability to branch out, but they don't. I'd like to see more Kagerou, Gill'e Cadith, and Panic Channel worship out there. But that's just me and my taste

A New band in the 90's style like Grieva or La'Veil Mizeria would fit so damn well with Mei's deep voice.He can't come up with a crap band...

Vpngate.net always has Japanese proxies.

said lil bitch you can fuck with me if you wanted 2 this expensive this is red bottoms this is mitsu shoes hit tanuki, I can't get 'em both I don't wanna choose And I'm quick, cut a fandom off So don't get comfortable (did that tragic rap EP even get uploaded here?.. I am wondering if we have locals who genuinely enjoyed iT.)

hey, it worked for milli vanilli...

Definitely An Cafe. I did a school report in my music class on them in either 7th or 8th grade. Everyone was horrified from the pictures and that they were all guys and I played one of their songs and everyone was so confused. I got an A though. lol

Is there any need for an album when they release 4 new songs every 3 months?!