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Cover art and band photo for the new single, LOOKIN' PRETTY AMAZING.

it is highly probable that ZOL includes ex-BORN member(s)

Kyo, Ruki and Maria Cross triple-vocal acapella unit.

The whole continent of South America is vibrating with excitement right now.

Mercuro has opened their OHP...I wonder whether they will resume activities http://mercuro.jp/ https://twitter.com/MercuroOfficial

I'm haido from Finland. I've been visiting this forum for a while and finally decided to join here. So shortly a bit about me! ^^ I've been listening vk for ~10 years and my favorites are DIAURA, D, MEJIBRAY and DADAROMA. I started as a hc - Malice Mizer & Moi dx Mois fan. Vk music and fashion are great points of interest for me. Joining to this forum I wish to get to know more people interested in visual-kei -- since it seems that way too many people have stopped listening it.

Got these lovelies earlier today (well, technically yesterday). Every time I pre-order from Brand-X, the releases arrive at my doorstep the Friday after the release date. Their shipping rates are kinda up there, and they charge PayPal fees, but they are very dependable.

SUBARASHII !!!! SUGOI!!!

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ANIMA PV 12時20分金輪際 PV

That's fucking stupid! Why not just distribute a DVD with lyric videos for every song? Or--or, an idea that might seem downright insane to some of you, including an actual lyric booklet with the album itself?! I mean... Is that just a mind blowing concept, or what? Even if they'd let you take all 14 types (and I'm assuming they won't), it's still dumb.

session band "ヨルクライム(yoru crime)" will change to new band after their live at Takadanobaba AREA at 2016/03/20, although new band name has not yet been finalized "ヨルクライム(yoru crime)" members: Vo.Juri (ex-DELUHI) Gt.酒井洋明(sakai hiroaki) (12012) Gt.じょん(john) (ex-TOKYO HEROES-->Sel'm) Ba.Aggy (ex-DELUHI-->Garson) Dr.KAJI (ex-REIGN)

Damn. I hate that. If you wanted your band to disband and bring some (or all, which is worst) of the ex-members to a new band, THEN CONTINUE ON YOUR CURRENT BAND AND DON'T MAKE IT DISBAND SHIT

Deviloof cheki are selling like crazy, so we upped our stock! Check out some samples of our cheki stock! I personally took all of our current cheki for Keisuke, Hiroto and Seiya.

Suddenly i dont know how to read

The fact that after all this time, the only thing we have to judge TBS from in regards to live performance is that terrishit live that was posted awhile back is VERY alarming.

I'm amazed no one has mentioned Jackman's Multi Color Freaks (Or, as the cover says, Malti Color Freaks) yet. (Or if they have, the link is broken.) Best of all, it came in two versions, so twice the ugly! (Although type B (the purple) is waaaaay worse.)

SET-LIST at 2016/05/27: SE 01.ハナムケノウタ 02.ちっぽけなプライド 03.Liar 04.[new song] 05.あやとり 06.Distance 07.それでも僕らは今を生きる(Acoustic ver.) 08.更に闘う者達 (FINAL FANTASY VII) 09.swamp 10.妄想スパイス 11.僕が死んだ日 12.FAKE 13.MISERY EN1 01.桜 (Janne Da Arc) 02.Crazy Night

umbrella Vo.&Gt.唯(yui) will resume live performance at their live at OSAKA MUSE at 2016/06/02

ohh, i really admire ayami kojima! i can sense some of her influences in your drawings, especially the dark feel and ancient/medieval concepts.

LOL Looks like The black swan is finding some new ways to take the money away from the fans. And Terakoya is enjoying it.

welcome evilhippy! I also once almost became a hippy, but then I realized I love all things superficial and can't live without burning neon lights of the night. so that's that. I like your music taste! make sure to visit chat every now and then, that's where all the real substance's at!

Love the artwork. The new group photo is not bad either. Kyo really making sure his bandmates don't get to much attention lol

hello world

btw someone give Kyo some knife gloves so he can complete his Voldo cosplay

hope the single sounds the way shinya, die, and toshiya look.

Nice. Individual pics

SET-LIST at 2016/05/27: 01.社会不適合狂詩曲(shakai futekigou rhapsody) 02.アングラ≠エモーション(angura≠emotion) 03.monochrome 04.シリアルパラノイド(serial paranoid) 05.危険分子(kikenbunshi)

@paradoxal Kyl mun ois tarkoitus ilmestyy paikalle! Onko porukka aatellu ihmeempää perseilyä ennen tai jälkeen keikan?

Me talking to @CAT5 "I actually don't know cinema staff that well" What I realized when I checked my music library: I need to stop hoarding music and completely forgetting about it.......

when will PSC finally go bankrupt?

thanks! glad you like it! ^^ They're all original. I'm *heavily* influenced by the works of Ayami Kojima, but I feel like my stuff has gone different direction and especially the colouring style is something that formed on it's own.

The 1st Photoshoot will never be forgotten.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-brbdyingforeverOMG

First pic of me on this account! It has been almost two years since I have spammed this place with my face. I can't believe scientists finally figured out how to make Pokemon become a reality!

their new band name is "ZERO MIND INFINITY", and they will hold their first live at Takadanobaba AREA at 2016/06/15 and their presents live "ONE MIND" at Takadanobaba AREA at 2016/07/16 [live participating artists at 2016/07/16] ZERO MIND INFINITY 亜季(aki)(Sadie) session 団長(danchou)(NoGoD) session 藍-AI-(DEATHGAZE) http://www.zeromindinfinity.com/

not even gonna do ratings for albums I didn't think were good, just gonna list albums that are potentially going on my end of the year list. So pretty much stuff that I have enjoyed from this year so far.

Tracklist: Numinöse Ⅰ. 哀悼 (Aitou) Ⅱ. Pairidaēza Lost Ⅲ. Blind Gold Ⅳ. 棘と艶 (Toge to Tsuya) Ⅴ. 苦海 (Kukai) Ⅵ. 目醒めの未視感 (Mezame no Mishikan) Ⅶ. Heat Haze Ⅷ. 銀の砂漠 (Gin no Sabaku) Ⅸ. Saints Ideal X. 祷りの星 (Inori no Hoshi) Ⅺ. 残滓 (Zanshi) 眩き展望 (Mabayuki Tenbou) 1. 幽玄の誘い (Yuugen no Izanai) 2. 憂き世 (Ukiyo) 3. 夢現 (Yumeutsutsu) 4. 暗礁 (Anshou) 5. 幕間劇 (Makuaigeki) 6. 餞 (Hanamuke) 7. Subliminal Sunrise 8. 有終の美 (Yuushuu no Bi) 9. 弛まぬ霊の相続 (Tayumanu Tamashii no Souzoku) 10. Mellow Sleep 11. 微睡みの魂 (Madoromi no Tamashii) | 2016's first 'must have'. After Vidya and a slew of experimental singles, it’s a fair assumption to say that most fans were surprised at the speed in which IX -Nine- released their first album. The fact that this would actually be a double album certainly piqued my interest. Following the same stylistic shift that followed Vidya, IX -Nine-‘s latest release is a veritable platter of progression. Evolving from Vidya’s use of traditional instruments and ethereal vocals, Nirdvandva integrates electronic elements to their trademark sound, as well as a sprinkling of industrial, classical, trip-hop and EDM. This culminates in a varied album, appealing to both fans and newcomers. While songs like "Blind Gold" have that familiar atmospheric, even viscous IX -Nine- denseness to them that fans will love, others such as "Saints Ideal" could easily be radio-worthy and a more welcoming invitation for new listeners. While there is something here for everyone, there are times when the album feels too experimental, with sections seemingly added to tick off another genre from the hitlist. While the orchestral section of "暗礁" comes across as a tad bombastic, for example, the shifts between rock, metal and dancepop in "Heat Haze" come across as awkward, making for a jarring listening experience. This also seems to permeate into the second album’s tracklist, with a noticeably sporadic flow due to the number of instrumental tracks peppered throughout. In spite of this, Nirdvandva otherwise shines in its experimentation. Previous singles "Pairidaēza Lost" and "Subliminal Sunrise" are a testament to the band’s skilful utilisation of electronic elements, whereas "餞" easily intertwines Eastern instruments with beat samples, leading into a full-on EDM rave. Despite some hiccups, IX -Nine-‘s ability to integrate new genres into their music and still make them their own is interesting to say the least and an effective way of keeping new and existing listeners hooked. Nirdvanva’s first side, Numinöse, is a beautifully crafted album. As with Vidya, the atmosphere and emotions created by tracks like "棘と艶" are both haunting and palpable. The echoing piano that reverberates throughout the track is characteristic of most of the album. This is often punctuated by minimalist drumming, melodic guitarwork and beautifully-employed string instruments. "苦海" and "目醒めの未視感" are perfect examples of this, utilising large, vocal-free chunks of their play time to enthral the listener with such instrumentation. Dripping with emotion, the majority of this album welcomes you to simply sit and listen, analysing and appreciating each song’s intricacies. That’s not to say that this is not an accessible album, however. "Saints Ideal" is a great example of how IX -Nine-’s electronic additions entice new listeners through more modern approaches. With fluid movements between catchy electronic music bordering on Oshare Kei and surprisingly heavier passages, this song is a welcome addition to the library of most Visual Kei fans. Similarly, "祷りの星" dances between attention-grabbing piano sections and drum-fuelled flurries highlighted by vocalist IX‘s first use of harsh vocals. A new avenue for his vocal work, this is yet another song on the album showcasing his abilities. Throughout most of Numinöse his ethereal voice is the highlight, moving from effortless high vocals to haunting softness. The minimal nature of songs like "Blind Gold" and "Pairidaēza Lost" allow for his plaintive delivery to affect the listener, demanding their attention. For the melancholic atmosphere of this album, IX’s voice is perfectly suited for the job. In contrast to the delicate nature of Numinöse, the majority of Nirdvandva’s second side, 眩き展望, is dark, even menacing. With a focus on Eastern instruments, tracks like "幕間劇" and "幽玄の誘い" are markedly different from those found on Numinöse. Not dissimilar to Dir En Grey’s "Sa Bir", they show an entirely different side to the band whilst retaining that palpable atmosphere. Eeriness is peppered across 眩き展望, with an emphasis on traditional instruments ("憂き世" as an example) and ominous chanting ("夢現" and "幕間劇") to generate a presence almost. Like Numinöse, this album strives to be as evocative as possible, often resulting in vibes that are characteristic of Akira Yamaoka’s music. His mantra of silence also being a sound is seemingly employed across the entirety of Nirdvanva, with haunting vocal-less passages having just as much weight to them as the album’s many emotional choruses. This oppressive atmosphere gives way to many displays of musical catharsis in the album, however. "弛まぬ霊の相続" shatters expectations by progressing into a straight up rock number, despite its opening. Previous single "有終の美" has a wonderful ebb and flow between acoustic and electronic instrumentation, punctuated with some fantastic drumming. This leads nicely to the drumming in "暗礁" which takes centre stage, literally hammering away the darkness at the start of the track via a sporadic and attention-demanding flurry on the skins. Admittedly 眩き展望 is heavy on the instrumental tracks but each song is a worthy addition to the band’s library. "Mellow Sleep", for example, utilises that signature IX -Nine- atmosphere to create a pseudo-lullaby before leading into a powerful close. As with the EDM ending to "餞", the shredding guitars of this song’s climax is unexpected yet welcome. Like the rest of Nirdvandva, everything feels new yet familiar. IX -Nine- have come a long way in their budding career, with a staggering amount of quality songs released in a short space of time. Nirdvanda proves that IX -Nine- are far from a one-trick pony and that they are a band who is willing to diversify whilst still retaining their trademark sound. Despite a few hiccups, Nirdvandva is a musical journey and one of the few albums that are truly immersive. With an array of new genres, themes, and atmospheres under their belt, I’m more excited than ever to see where their next release takes them. You can nab this tasty fella here- http://number9.buyshop.jp/

I really hope that they will continue, I love them so much!

There must be a duplicate thread, because I know these have been posted before. Anyway, my "fave" worst CD covers: Dear L'Novel - 罪と罰(Tsumi to Batsu) ViViD - Message Dear L'Novel's is one of the few albums that I truly enjoy but refuse to buy, because the album art would haunt me. And yet, the ViViD one is somehow worse, because they were actually a major band. Can you imagine who designed these covers and thought "Yup, these are good to go!"

Five years later and people still butthurt that I think that Glass Skin looks like someone accidentally spilled ink all of their terrible painting and try to pass it off as intentional XD ...Now if only we could get a Bob Ross painting cover.

this thread is such a surreal timewarp ito has shit taste in art

Hi. I personally find it annoying to see limited downloads threads (no release date in the title; no jacket cover sometimes). I know all depends from the uploader who is sharing, but might we impose a specific presentation for the dl sections? I mean, not a model entry nor the biography either, but it should be obligated to add those specific things (in this moment, it's a mess in the dl section), I think it's the base of sharing. What do you think admins/modos/users ?

why not create a pinned template? I know some posters have really good looking posts. They would make good templates Only saw that now, I am assuming that is missing an "a" ? I will make sure to include a picture of a panda next time I post a link. pce