Gaz

FUCK IT, DOUBLE POST.
 
Figured since I'm stuck with my old PC now I might as well do a deep dive in hopes of coming up with some funny images from days of yore. Unfortunately it didn't yield a haul as big as I anticipated...but anyway, here are some things I dug up that I found funny (or that were funny at one point in time).
 
While MH closing got us like...
 

 
...let us think of the good times. Remember when Akane from D.I.D. expressed his religious views, even tho nobody asked?
 

 
But he wasn't the only one to be brilliant on social media. THE HAKKIN were pretty lowkey but they managed this whopper once:
 

 
Remember the MOO album from DEG? Or DOGEMA from the GazettE? Or...
 

(ok I know I'm the only one who still finds doge funny in 2020 idc)
 
Anyway, when it comes down to it, love is the answer. Let that special someone in your life know your true feelings.
 

 

 
...or you can just get to the point.
 

 
Sadly I don't have many screenshots from MH itself, but for some reason I kept this gem by @Tokage:
 

 
Closing off, let's remember that through all the good, bad or strange times it has always just been about the music, maaan. We're just a bunch of people going crazy over some (mostly) random underground fan-exploiting-or-worse weirdos who probably don't even know or suspect we even exist. Opinions are opinions, no need make a big fuss over them, but... I think we can agree that visual kei at its peak has made us all feel a bit of what @Shaolan974 once formulated that has stuck with me to this day:
 

 
Adios once again, MH.

now this club has a totally different meaning
 
also their vocalist looks like my dad with a wig ;o;
 

now this club has a totally different meaning
 
also their vocalist looks like my dad with a wig ;o;
 

now this club has a totally different meaning
 
also their vocalist looks like my dad with a wig ;o;
 

thank you very much !! and yes its a shame that my stay here has to be brief ;~;  i really been liking it here

your looks are stunning and band list is superb as well. enjoy your (brief) stay here, i guess ;w;

my most recent pic I was feeling kote kei inspired lol  

So I got infected two weeks back. It wasn't bad. I'd rather have rona ten times over than food poisoning or the norovirus I'll tell you that much. 
 
My girlfriend had been coughing for some time and I didn't really pay no mind. She's always sick so that wasn't anything unusual; she reckoned she had a fever but it never actually went up, so the whole thing was easy to ignore. Well eventually I got sick too. I was sore around my chest and back for about two to three days, the feelings of cold fluctuated but I never coughed or got a fever. I found all of this odd, but I didn't care all that much. I decided it was nothing and I tried to go for a trip to a nearby town to visit a place for some photographs. On my way to the train station I was feeling progressively worse the further I got, and by the time I was at the station I saw the next train was due in like two hours. I thought fuck it and went home. I didn't feel like, amazingly bad or anything. Just didn't feel 100%. 
 
Well the lady starts a new job and out of consideration for her colleagues she gets tested and of course a positive result pops back. The entire country is absolutely swamped in cases right now so no cops or sanitation department people show up to the door to check on our quarantine.
 
Basically how it progressed: Two days of aches and feeling of cold. About seven days of minor deterioration of the general physical condition. If I exerted myself by vacuum cleaning or something like that, I'd get a small headache. After the first week my sense of smell went away and it hasn't come back. I can taste somewhat though.  Other than the smell, I was back to 110% in about a week and a half. 
 
If you have any doubts about it being corona, I'm just going to go ahead and say that it wasn't that. This one feels so specific, I've never been sick like this in my life. It's not comparable to influenza, the flu or anything else. But aside from how many old people, nerds and weaklings my droplets have managed to kill already, this wasn't bad at all for a healthy 27 year old. It is however, a very specific feeling when you have it, and I guess there is no guarantee if my sense of smell is going to come back lol

When I was looking through and fixing things, seeing Rei's answer literally made me laugh so hard, certainty was a highlight of my week. 

this was one of the best interviews so far! thanks for doing the god's work m(_ _)m
 
 
 
my fav parts xD ❤️
(and yes, Rei, you can touch my boobs whenever you want 💋)

this was one of the best interviews so far! thanks for doing the god's work m(_ _)m
 
 
 
my fav parts xD ❤️
(and yes, Rei, you can touch my boobs whenever you want 💋)

Thanks to @Katt for some "question help and spell/grammar check!"
 
You can read this interview also on J'ROCK'N'ROLL!!
https://jrocknroll.com/interview-with-nightingeil/3/
 
Japanese version
https://jrocknroll.com/interview-with-nightingeil/2/
 
-----------------
 
 
We are living in a global pandemic, so how are you currently dealing with the corona issue?
 
Vo. Kon: I just leave the global corona problem to the experts.
Gt. Kaie: I’m soooo tired of it.
Gt. Nao: I’m taking more precautions than just following the general measures.
Ba. Rei: I don’t take any special measures, because I think, if you get it, you’ll get it. 
Dr. Hakuya: I just endure it, and I’m aware of myself to stay safe and healthy.
 
Japan is full of Kanji, so how would you describe NightingeiL with just using one Kanji?
 
Kon: 傷 (kizu, scar): I guess because we are a naive and sensitive band.
Kaie:血(chi, blood): Because it’s or underlying concept.
Nao: 色 (iro, color): We have a dark image, but we have different nuances in various aspects.
Rei: 闇(yami, darkness): Because we are a two faces band
Hakuya: 夜 (yoru, night): It’s the opposite of the brightness of the day, we as a band can live without light as a nocturnal character.
 
And how would you describe yourself with just one Kanji?
 
Kon: 無 (Mu,nothing) Because I want to think about anything at all.
Kaie: 楽 (Raku, easy) Because I am an optimistic person.
Nao: 猫 (neko, cat) Because I can’t live without this creature.
Rei: 陰 (Yin,shadow) Because I’m a gloomy person.
Hakuya: 喰 (Ku, eat): LIVE is a one-shot soul life, I’m performing on stage with the intention of eating and swallowing everything!
 

 
In 2012 you disbanded once, and in 2017 you guys returned back, has anything changed?
 
Kon: We had a member change and we are a 5 member band now, also what we want to express has expanded with those changes.
Kaie: To me it feels as if we started a brand new story.
Nao: Of course the members changed, but I don’t think that the inner core of NightingeiL has changed.
Rei: The color of Solei has become darker.
Hakuya: We understand each other better and also our new members own input of their sound and entanglements ideas.  
 
Why did you decide to use the name NightingeiL as a band name?
 
Kon: We chose the name NightingeiL to express life, love and death.
 
What made you decide to use your stage name?
 
Kon: I can’t remember it anymore, I chose it too long ago.
Kaie: A character in the manga To-y is also called Kaie.
Nao: It’s a part of my real name.
Rei: My name is of no particular origin, but my fortune teller advised me to change my name because it doesn’t have any pluses.
Hakuya: From the anime “Bleach” from Byakuya Kuchiki, the first captain.
 
We are all influenced by someone or something so what are your musical influences?
 
Kon: Many bands and artists have influenced me. 
Kaie: Punk at its core, also hard rock and positive punk. To keep it short, I like LUNA SEA.
Nao: Of course it’s Japanese visual kei music, but nowadays I don’t care much about the genre. If I think it’s good music, I’m influenced by it.
Rei: I like Zi:Kill and Merry Go Round.
Hakuya: 90s J-POP.
 
You all play an instrument (vocals included(smile)), but what made you want to play your instrument?
 
Kon: Because I didn’t have to spend money to buy an instrument.
Kaie: I just happened to be in charge of it.
Nao: My dad had a guitar at home.
Rei: I’ll skip answering this question because it’s an impure motive.
Hakuya: My parents played the drums as a hobby, so we had a drum set at home, so also I started to play the drums for fun. 
 
So please tell us which type of instrument you use. 
 
Kon: I’m using SHURE BETA58A. 
Kaie: The tones I play are almost straight from the amp. 
Nao: The current guitar I use is one I painted myself.
Rei: I’m using Warwick JAZZMAN.
Hakuya:  My drum set: TAMAdrums starclassicBirch.
Hardware: TAMAdrums
Cymbals: Zildjancymbals
Twin Pedals : AMAHA FP9310
 
Talking about memories, what are some of your favorite memories?
 
Kon: Our emotions after we finish recording together..
Kaie: Can’t choose, so I guess all of them.
Nao: Our live shows and also our daily life together.
Rei: That I am finally able to perform with the legends which I saw in magazines as a junior and High school student. 
Hakuya: Our live shows at big venues and touring around.
 
You’ve been in the music industry for a long time, so what has changed the most since the start of your career?
 
Kon: I stopped to compare my own band with other bands.
Kaie: I don’t have too many expectations anymore.
Nao: We don’t have to be bound by certain stereotypes anymore, we can express ourselves in different ways.
Rei: Our hair was up to our waists, however now our haircuts are shorter. 
Hakuya: Our music and attitude towards the band and how to enjoy it has changed.
 
And what’s the secret to staying active for so long?
 
Kon: It’s finding the good balance between yourself and bandmates, also too keep up a healthy distance between each other.
Kaie: Because I love what I do and because we have people who support us.
Nao: We love our music and we respect each other, which leads to good relationships between each other.
Rei: We don’t get into conflicts easily because we don’t play as a band on a regular basis.
Hakuya: The most important thing above all is that we all love playing music and we are having lots of fun while doing it. 
 
Which song do you think is most popular under fans and what’s your own favorite song?
 
Kon: Our most popular song is “吊り下げの恋”. And my own favorite is “その手”
Kaie: I guess that our most popular song is “吊り下げの恋” and “白い森”. My personal favoriets are “その手” and “彼女と空腹” 
Nao: There are various of popular songs “吊り下げの恋” “12秒間” and “水銀”, but my own favorite is “孤島の彼女”
Rei: “吊り下げの恋” a song which is easy understand, so it’s loved by many people. My own favorite is “孤島の彼女”. 
Hakuya: 歪んで走る and 身代わりの人
 
You have a lot of introspective lyrics, where do you get your inspiration for writing lyrics?
 
Kon: I take inspiration from everything that happens in my life.
How do you write and compose your songs?
Kaie: We bring our ideas to the studio, and turn them into a real song together.
Nao: When we write a song idea, we turn it together into a song.
Rei: Based on our ideas, we create the final song together in the studio. 
 
How has your songwriting changed as you have gotten older?
 
Kon: If you wonder about the lyrics, they haven’t changed.
Kaie: Basically, I haven’t changed at all.
Nao: WE haven’t made any big changes, but we’re not trying to omit them with negative energy, but we’re trying to affirm them and trying to absorb them. 
Rei: It’s getting simpler.
 
Due to Corona, you weren’t able to perform live earlier this year.  How has this affected you? How did you deal with it?
 
Kon: No, problem at all, we didn’t have any live show planned.
Kaie: We’re just in the middle of a hiatus, so…
Nao: We weren’t able to make any plans originally, so it didn’t really affect us.
Rei: It didn’t interfere with NightingeiL’s activities, so I just gave my dogs attention during the self-restraint period. 
Hakuya: I’ve been doing some personal activities, so I was able to perform live. However I wasn’t able to do any activities for about 3 months during the self-restraint period, so in that meanwhile I just practiced at home. 
 
When you are standing on stage, do you face any challenges?
 
Kon: I’m always wondering how I can betray my audience in a good way. 
Kaie: To keep doing stuff easygoing, just to be natural and not being afraid of what I’m doing. 
Nao: Just to have fun. 
Rei: I always feel sorry for my dog to let her stay alone at home.
Hakuya: To stay calm, if you stay calm you are able to enjoy the live show.
 
Why is it important for (rock) bands to play lives?
 
Kon: To feel alive.
Kaie: Because it’s fun.
Nao: It’s the most fun to do and more importantly it’s not only fun with the members but also with the audience. 
Rei: It’s a great way to earn money.
Hakuya: We want people to see us because we’re alive.
 
What’s the most important thing that has happened to you in your music career so far?
 
Kon: Being into this current state now. 
Kaie: To be able to meet a lot of people.
Nao: That I am blessed with my musical friends.
Rei: Everything.
Hakuya: Playing with my favorite artists and supporting them.
 
Some years have passed since your last release, can we expect a new release soon?
 
Kon: If it’s expected we’ll release it, we are also considering digital distribution. 
Kaie: We’re looking at it positively!
Nao: Maybe yes, maybe no, I’ll give my best.
Rei: Would love so.
Hakuya: We’re currently considering it.
 
What’s the biggest challenge of being a musician?
 
Kon: To stay yourself.
Kaie: To absorb things without losing yourself.
Nao: How to deal with music.  
Rei: To not get fat and not to age (becoming unattractive). 
Hakuya: To keep loving and enjoying it. 
 

 
Have you ever thought about performing overseas as NightingeiL?
 
Kon: If you have an offer for us, we’d love to consider it!
Kaie: I would love to go abroad!
Nao: Currently not.
Rei: It’s hard because it makes me feel homesick. 
Hakuya: I always wanted to go abroad.
 
Kaie tweets a lot of anime, but what are some anime’s everyone watched as a kid?
Kaie: Can’t really tell, just check out my tweets. 
 
What’s your ultimate goal for the future? 
 
Kon: Sokushinbutsu. (To become a Bhuddist mummy)
Kaie: My goal is as long as I can enjoy my life, it’s the best life I can have. 
Nao: filial piety (laugh)
Rei: To own lots of dogs.
Hakuya: To be a respected musician and not just a band member.
 
Please tell us your beliefs and/or mottos as an artist?
 
Kon: Where there is will, there is a way
Kaie: Don’t beg, win, and it will be given to you.
Nao: The first thing to do is to make something that you are convinced and confident about.
Rei: It’s going to be a long story, so we’ll have to come back to it another time.
Hakuya: I always like the drums, hit the drums, and push the ensemble to the next level.
 
Please write a last message to your fans and readers.
 
Kon: If you haven’t been exposed to the world of NightingeiL yet, this is a great moment to start.
 
Kaie: The reason why I can take it easy is because there are people who are waiting for me. I am sincerely grateful. Although we are a peculiar band, we are looking forward to your continued support.
 
Nao: Nice to meet you. My name is Nao, I play guitar in NightingeiL. Thank you for taking the time to read this interview. I hope you will continue to support us.
 
Rei: Please let me touch your boobs when we meet. (laugh)
 
Hakuya: Thank you for your support. I’ll always play the drums with my heart and soul. I will continue to play the drums, which is my life’s work, and I will continue to work hard every day to provide you with a comfortable and pleasant sound. I will continue to be a band member, musician and drummer for the rest of my life.
 
 
--
 
 

Visual Laboratory has announced that it has changed to non-visual band "UNLIMITED××性" (UNLIMITED××Saga) after Ba.まっふぃ (Mahiro) (ex-Affective Synergy --> ONLYYOU) joined on 10/7; as a result, Ba.みざりー (Misery) has switched to Gt. They will hold their first live on 10/26 at Kyoto mojo.
 
This change in style apparently resulted from the band members' total weight exceeding 300 kg (~661 lbs) which apparently isn't considered vk??!!??! (this just sounds like an excuse to cover up how much of a flop they are tbh)
 

 

For a second there I thought he was serious about his own videos...

To wrote the wrong way, I meant they couldn't have out anything more bad than the fingering tutorials gackt himself did 😅😂 sorry

didn't he already make fingering tutorials videos or something like that?

those fucking weddings are killing the scene

those fucking weddings are killing the scene

those fucking weddings are killing the scene

You can read this interview also directly on jrocknroll
https://jrocknroll.com/interview-with-ranze/3/
 

 
Today an interview with Ranze, you might know him from La Madame Rochas, MAGIER SEXALICE or DRESS or NUDE. He was kind enough to answer some quick to go answers with some strong powerful words. Please enjoy reading it.
 
---
 
Please introduce yourself to your readers. 
I’m RANZE(ランゼ) from DRESS or NUDE
 
Please describe yourself as a Kanji.
美 (Bi)(beauty)
Doesn’t make something beautiful make you somehow nervous? 
 
Could you confirm and complete this band history?
○ La Madame Rochas(1987~1991) 
○ MAGIER SEXALICE -> Waltz Veronica (2008~2014)  
○ DRESS or NUDE(2017/08~)  
○ POISON D’HERMÈS(2016~2019)
 
Why did you want to become a vocalist?
Well, I was actually a guitarist. Back then the vocalist was ill, so I decided to sing our songs. Also I was singing while I was playing the guitar.
 
When you started your first band, “Visual Kei” was still not named. How did you call your own style?
I didn’t transmit anything from myself. I left it up to the sensitivity of the fans’ perception.
 
Back in the days, which bands or things inspired you the most?
Pete Burns
 
Why did you decide to wear strong make-up? 
I was able to transform into the other me. 
 
I’ve seen that “地下室の旋律” was an inspiration for “La Madame Rochas”. (a one shot manga from 1994). Why did you like this manga so much?
A part of the story is about me. (laugh)
 
Later when the term Visual Kei was used for bands who wear makeup. Did you embrace that term? Or did you dislike the term?
I hate the word “visual kei” 
 
Visual Kei has really changed completely in the years hasn’t? 
The current scene is rotten. Everything is imitating. It’s just fake.
 
Do you mind if people call you a “visual kei” band/artist? Please tell us the reason.
As I said before, it’s up to my fans and third parties.
 
When you look at visual kei nowadays, what do you think and feel? 
It’s over. I can’t look at it. 
 
You are already long in the music world, what changed the most in all those years?
There are really less musicians who really play music with the heart. 
They only can say “We are the coolest!”. But only a few people really put effort in their own music to be really the coolest. 
 
What’s the most difficult thing about being an artist? 
SNS
 
Are there more instruments which you can play?
Guitar
 
You formed DRESS or NUDE in 2017/8, what’s the biggest difference from your past bands?
Making a sound which also gives sex appeal to adults. 
 
How did you meet the members of DRESS or NUDE? 
We are all acquaintances
 
Why did you choose to name your mini album “PARADOX UNDERGROUND“? 
This one came to my mind straight away. So we chose this one.
 
What was your biggest inspiration for creating 「PARADOX UNDERGROUND」?
We’ve put on the most popular songs of that time. It’s like a business card. 
 
Please tell me the concept of each lyric of “PARADOX UNDERGROUND.
揚羽  / It expresses the mind’s dependence.
歪に曲がる  / The madness which is hidden within you.
SWEET SLAVES  / A complete play on words.
TANZANITE  / A song about dependence and madness.
 
DRESS or NUDE 1st mini album “PARADOX UNDERGROUND”, is it possible for an overseas fan to obtain it?
Yes
 
What is your inspiration for writing lyrics?
It depends on how I feel at the time I write a song.
 
Are you planning to release a new CD?
I want to release a new CD as fast as possible.
 
Do you have planned activities for the near future? Or will you wait until covid-19 is over?
We will adjust our activity to the world’s situation.
 
You have many tattoos. Are you still happy with all of them? Or do you regret a few?
I will get some new ones!
 
What does tattooing mean to you?
To be able to express myself
 
What’s your favorite tattoo?
Butterfly
 
What’s your most beautiful memory?
That I was born into this world.
 
What is your biggest loss?
Also that I was born into this world.
 
What’s your favorite place to write new songs?
In my car or inside my room.
 
What’s your biggest future goal?
To stay beautiful
 
Please tell me some words of wisdom.
Wolves live and pigs die.
 
Please say some words to your fans and readers. 
Let’s do our best to be able to stand on stage again as soon as possible in this world.

That's a pretty disappointing setlist, like where's muddy cult ? Soul Cry ? Neo destruction ?

@Forever alone @Keiyuh Please stop talking to yourself. We know you're both the same person. I'm sorry you talk about yourself like this, especially in front of an entire forum, and I hope you get some help. Take as much of a break as you need, we'll be waiting for you.

come back bro we all miss u

http://www.mediafire.com/file/hk03pqrmkpiqwwc/Ochita.mp3/file

nais! now i can finally buy them all P: