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In what I hope will be an end of year tradition for years to come; here's my second annual countdown of 10 noteworthy VK looks. Some good, some bad, some ugly; all likely to elicit some sort of reaction. Let's celebrate the "Visual" in Visual Kei! Obviously there are a lot of good ones I missed, so I encourage you to add the looks you think should be on the list in the comments below! Thanks to the ORZ team for helping with the list, and especially to @platyand @suji for contributing ideas that I shamelessly stole. ナタリー (Natalie) Guitarist める(Mel) La'veil MizeriA マルコ (Marco) D R指定 (R-Shitei) Psycho Le Cému - then and now 0.1gの誤算 (0.1g no gosan) Linaria Dezert Mejibray vocalist Tsuzuku and Lack-co drummer Higiri

Their new single (title unknown) will be released on 2018.04.25. (1620 yen).

According to Micaiah's most recent post (https://www.facebook.com/micaiah.hosokawa), the recordings of a "3rd CD" will begin soon, for the spring of 2018. Hopefully it will come true. Band FB.

Ya boi just got a promotion!

TMOAB is so underrated. I loved the visceral and violent production and there were a lot of killer riffs on a good deal of songs like Grief, Disabled Complexes, Rotting Root, and Repetition of Hatred. It's nothing special, but I don't think it's as bad as people discredit it. And I don't care what anyone says, Agitated Screams of Maggots is a jam.

I love how WTD lands a rolling stone japan top-100 rock albums feature, but u step into a Dir en grey thread and suddenly the Koons is western fan opinions

TicketCamp announced earlier this month that it was momentarily suspending its service, but in its latest update today, it says the service will close permanently on May 31, 2018. Until their suspension, TicketCamp was by far the most popular service for buying or reselling tickets, especially for VK and other music concerts. The decision seems to be a result of its recent legal troubles, assumably in light of its recent inaction toward cracking down on ticket scalping. I’ve personally been a TicketCamp user for a few years now and until now often bought/sold tickets on it. When first I signed up the rules clearly stated that the site was for personal resell/purchase only, and I felt like (at least for the bands I was reselling/buying for at the time), they were doing a adequate job of weeding out scalpers and other suspicious sellers. But with each passing year, it seemed like they were getting lazier and less was being done about it, to the point that most of the tickets I bought through their app this year arrived from ticket reselling companies (scalpers) in Tokyo. And as you can see in the tweet above, it was really getting out of hand. So I guess while not surprising news, until a new outlet (or old outlet like Yahoo!Auctions, etc.) (re)surfaces, it might be harder to resell or purchase tickets, especially for people overseas. In the meantime, if you are looking for tickets to a show and can’t buy thru Lawson, Pia, or eplus, try Twitter, MerCari (Japanese ver.), or Yahoo!Auctions. I’d link the actual news announcement but I can only see it in app on my phone atm. I did a quick search and didn’t see anything about it, but apologies in advance if there is already a thread for it.

This list cracked me up. Nice work, there are definitely looks that deserve to be discussed. Maybe some of these bands should have had discussions about them beforehand. As for the poll, I put kinda. I will listen to a band with crappy looks if I like the music, and likewise, I don't care how nice their look is, if the music is shit, I'm out. Too many bands put way too much effort into their image to make up for the fact they can't play their instruments, and I hate that the scene has pretty much become a catch-all for subpar musicians like that.

literally everything about hatsune miku is awful anyway, but that design looks like rejected megaman battle network concept art lmao

Because of vkdb will be on a break for a while, and it's almost at the end of the year, I decided to get back to my new / disband list. -> check here: https://vkeikonkon.wordpress.com/ Between April and August, you will find nothing is lised there, BUT in the spoiler you will find the bandnames, who disbanded, went on a break and of course the new bands. 2017 comes to an end, and since we don't remember every band(name), I hope it will help some people to remember. If you think, I forgot an (important) band/project, then please drop a message. As for 2018, I try to keep up the list on vkeikonkon, DISBANDMENT / BREAK NEW / START __________________________ In 2017, we had a bunch of bands, who did start and who did disband in the same year, also we had some shocking disbands, also some nice bands did return. Of course also some nice new bands did start. The last few months, much more bands decided to disband, while it was about until August that disbandment and starting new was almost the same amount. I'm looking forward to 2018. And if someone has too much time, I would be glad if someone could finish a full list like in the spoilers just to put in here.

I like Dezert's look i tend to like R-shitei's looks, although shoujosoushitsu's remains my favorite Didn't pay too much attention to VK this year but I liked Arlequin's Makkana Uso

hol up, did they use the fucking Unraveling version of The Final in that trailer instead of the 'classic' version? rip in piss boys.......

Agreed. I appreciated TicketCamp’s buyer protection and their easy to use templates for people not used to buying/selling tix. Twitter is harder because other users may not sell to you if you’re not in their FFs or a regular enough fan. Or if you’re like me and basically use Twitter to trade/buy/sell, it’s easy to miss a good opportunity not being on it 24/7. Like I dunno I hate scalping and all, but scalpers are like cockroaches and they always find another platform to take advantage of other people on, so imho in the grand scheme of things shutting the site down does very little to address the actual problem.

SPEEERRRG ANNNNNND SPEEEEEEEERRRRGGGGGGG

THIS is /degthread's christmas gift you've all been SHIT this year and the band hates us all this is proof.

well this was unexpected, lol The re-erecording of Fukai sounds pretty good

Their new single will be released on 2018.04.18 ! TYPE A : 1800 yen + taxes CD : 01.鍵穴(Kagiana) 02. ??? A DVD : 1.鍵穴MV 2.MV MAKING TYPE B : 2000 yen + taxes CD : 01.鍵穴(Kagiana) 02. ??? A DVD : 01.LIVE OFF-SHOT TYPE C : 1500 yen + taxes CD : 01.鍵穴(Kagiana) 02. ??? A 03. ??? B TYPE D : 1500 yen + taxes CD : 01.鍵穴(Kagiana) 02. ??? A 03. ??? C TYPE E : 500 yen + taxes CD : 01.鍵穴(Kagiana) 02. ??? A https://ameblo.jp/bouyan-yan/entry-12338914901.html

DADAROMA will release their new mini-album 「This is “LIVE”」 on 2018.03.07, type A will include CD+DVD (2,500yen) and type B will include CD only (2,000yen) Tracklist: 1. ファントムペイン (Phantom Pain) 2. 白いゼラニウム (Shiroi Geranium) 3.「THE KINKY」 4. イノセント・ホリック (Innocent Holic) 5. ある日、世界は美しいと思った。(Aru hi, sekai wa utsukushī to omotta.) 6. KIDS WAR (included in type B only ) DVD: 「THE KINKY」 Music Video

Their new single 「BLOODY SKIN」 will be released on 2018.01.31. (3 types) TYPE A : 2200 yen + taxes CD : 2 songs DVD : 1 PV + making-off + off-shot TYPE B : 1500 yen + taxes CD : 3 songs TYPE C : ???

guys, i'm going to Tokyo on January and i reaaaally want to see Dimlim on stage. Do you think this event:2018.01.27 [Sat] 【ONEMAN】高田馬場AREA will be sold out before the d-day? I

Finally a PV! Btw, have a new component?

+1 on the dry looks tbh kyo's too busy serving looks with sukekiyo but once DEG settles on their concept for the new album i think they're gonna bring it also yeah those mixes of the old tracks are playing with my ears, i don't know what they've changed that makes such a big difference but I definitely hear it

this absolutely fucking awful BUT they get a pass because of their next level lineup drama wonder how the timing worked on this...im willing to bet most of it wasn't recorded before rhythm left and thats what it sounds like...2 guitarists trying to wank over sequenced drums. it sounds like a d.i.d. song though, so maybe issei let them use the composition. this is like avelcain when eve stepped away from the wheel and they went to shit eitherway this doesn't even sound like the same band who did the LEGENDARY bops shoucho and aharewata...i hope they get new members soon!!

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/12/25/national/crime-legal/parents-dead-woman-western-japan-reportedly-admit-confining-15-years/ which visual kei band do you think will capitalize on this horrific soulless murder first? my first thoughts are either DIMLIM or Gazette, however, seeing this referred on the next Dir en grey album is also a believable expectation!

My family and I only buy gifts for the children these days, as we can buy our own crap haha. With that said, I went ahead and upgraded my audio equipment to something more modern. I also ordered the Sennheiser HD6XX and the HD58X from Massdrop, but those won't arrive until March-June haha.

The only logical conclusion is DEG is starting a daytime children's show.

Are they remastering the songs too? Some of the songs in the 3rd trailer sound kinda different

... no thank you.

TYPE A : 2376 yen CD : I.BLOODY SKIN (作詩,作曲:漣 鴾弥 ) II.KILL BIRTHDAYS(作詩:漣 鴾弥 作曲:NATSUKI) DVD : Ⅰ.BLOODY SKIN (MUSIC CLIP) Ⅱ.BLOODY SKIN (MVメイキング＋オフショット) TYPE B : 1620 yen CD : I.BLOODY SKIN (作詩,作曲:漣 鴾弥 ) II.KILL BIRTHDAYS(作詩:漣 鴾弥 作曲:NATSUKI) III.「虚無感」と雨上がりに消えた彼女(作詩,作曲:漣 鴾弥 ) (Kyomu kan to ameagari ni kieta kanojo) TYPE C : 1620 yen CD : I.BLOODY SKIN (作詩,作曲:漣 鴾弥 ) II.KILL BIRTHDAYS(作詩:漣 鴾弥 作曲:NATSUKI) III.SCAR-LET(作詩,作曲:漣 鴾弥 )

My poor poor backlog....

Euclid Agency (artist management/CD recoding & publishing titan that has Golden Bomber, Anli Pollicino, some Penicillin side projects, etc, under their belt) has announced that actor Ryuji Sato is starting his solo project titled The Brow Beat under the ballisticly original artistic name "Ryuji". The whole thing is being musically produced (aka songwriting and musician selection) by Penicillin's Vo and general VK legend Hakuei. Ryuji seems to have a very prolific role in theathers, TV drama and some movies. He has been doing a musical play lately so he has some performance experience. Admiteldy, I had no idea of who he is and have to look all of this stuff up, but, yeah, he's a big deal. His first album 「ラグナロク」 (Ragnarok) will be released Jan 1st 2018 under TAMULA (Euclid's sublabel for Penicillin Side projects) in 3 types: A: CD+DVD (DVD: 2 PVS + MAKING) 2800JPY + tax B: CD+DVD+ Ragnarok Photobook (320 pages) 2800JPY + tax C: CD +DVD + Branded Bandana 2800JPY + tax CD tracklist +credits 1.アイリス 作詞：Ryuji 作曲：渡辺壮祐 編曲：tatsuo 2.ジセイノク 作詞：HAKUEI 作曲・編曲：tatsuo 3.unlost 作詞：Ryuji 作曲：HAKUEI 編曲：tatsuo 4.scarlet syndrome 作詞：HAKUEI 作曲・編曲：tatsuo 5.パラノイド・スター 作詞：HAKUEI 作曲・編曲：tatsuo 6.Black & Black 作詞：HAKUEI・Ryuji 作曲・編曲：tatsuo 7.Browbeat 作詞・作曲：HAKUEI 編曲：tatsuo ※プレス限定盤Cのみ、ボーナストラックとして、 HAKUEI「日本」のカヴァー曲入りの全8曲 DVD Content 1.アイリス(Music Video) 2.Black & Black(Music Video) 3.Making No support or recording members have been announced at this time. Euclid themselves already have a decent pool. The real interesting thing is Hakuei gabbing his phone though. Look at the credits for his latest solo album if you don't know what I mean. While Free Will and Goemon put their bets on Kizu and the still very mysterious Poidol respectively, Euclid seems to be making their next big move now that Zonbi has found their footing. Interesting stuff.

@Takadanobabaalien Thank you very much for sharing. I am very excited to listen and can now decide which songs I would like to purchase on itunes if it becomes available in the US. Have a nice Christmas all..

so you know how I said that i was content with my current setup and didn't want/care about the 6xx on sale above? .... well I'm a bold face liar, because I just did this. so yeah... I just couldn't resist a pair of HD 650's for 200 dollars, talk about a steal. btw my massdrop O2 + SDAC came tonight as well, freaking talk about a amazing amp/dac combo right here, my HD 579's sounds ridiculous compared to before. Now to just wait till march for those 6xx

their mini-album "SENKOU超" (SENKOU Chou) will be released at their oneman live "PKPKの1年生" at 2018/05/05 at TSUTAYA O-WEST (2500yen) [tracklist] M1.SENKOU M2.Trick×Trap M3.MONSTER M4.EDGY M5.MELODY M6.テバナシライダー (Tebanashi Rider) M7.『みなさんが静かになるまで3分かかりました。』 (Minasan ga Shizuka ni naru made 3-bu Kakarimashita.)

People will complain if a band changes their sound. They'll also complain if it sounds the same. I don't understand. Even though it doesn't break any new ground, this sounds like an FED song to me and that's okay.

BABYMETAL should to Tsumi to Batsu (New Ver.) tbh

But not necessarily a good Dir en grey song.

Undecided, though. Also Bottom of the death valley is way better in the re-recording, imo.

I think the 5th guy is just a support drummer, or mayb I misunderstood the tweet Sounds Amazing xD @Yukimoto

My dude, turn on your location again. I just wanna talk and clear this out in person. Turn on your location as well and get ready to TOOT DAT ASS UP.

At a glance the artwork looks like an edgy Unknown Pleasures.

Oh dear, fuck me sideways. This is just too good. Old school sounding dungeon synth in the way of early Mortiis. So good!

That nose on the far right is SNATCHED.