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Welcome to the 3rd annual most notable VK looks presented by yours truly, The Reverend. As usual, we're here to celebrate the 'Visual' in Visual Kei. Suggest your favorite or least favorite or weirdest looks from the past year in the comments below! Thanks to the ORZ team for helping out and contributing, and especially @platy for making like five banners for me and letting me choose which one I liked best. マーブルヘッド (Marblehead) ユメリープ (Yumeleep) キズ (Kizu) lynch. BRATBAX the Raid. vocalist 星七 (Sena) SHiSHi guitarist お花 (Ohana) MEIDARA Virge Dillinger

Hello everyone, I am a female graphic designer from Austria and I work for a local weekly newspaper. It has been a while since I was actually active in a forum, since every other one got deleted due to inactivity. That's why I mainly used Facebook and Twitter, but at the moment I'm a little fed up by social media, so I thought it would be a good idea to go "back to the roots". When I was a teenager I already listened to J-Rock – mainly since I watched lots of Anime shows and it helped me discover quite a few great bands back then. My clothing style changed over the years, but I have Visual Kei like hairstyles since 2009 – so around 10 years. I enjoy drawing, listening to music, going to the movies, watching tv shows, reading and I am interested in tattoos and piercings, Anime and Manga, Buddhism, japanese culture and language in general, animal welfare and I am also a vegetarian. I currently got two cats – a long haired black and white one and a short haired red and white one. If you got any further questions, feel free to ask or message me.

Thank you! I mainly listen to Exist Trace, Ganglion, Mucc, Girugamesh, Bridear, The Gazette, lynch, SuG, Hyde, Arlequin, My First Story, Golden Bomber, NoGod, Nightmare and Clowd at the moment. What about you?

Second opinion time. So I got a copy of the album, listened to it through a few times in CD quality, and it's really grown on me. There's more variety than people make out (admittedly mostly thanks to songs not written by Issei) and the mixing isn't god-awful. Agreed, it's not quite professional studio-level quality but for a first release recorded in an apartment, it's not bad at all. I would say that the second press is a good purchase since it includes most of the good tracks and leaves out the instrumental fillers. I do really like unknown though and Blink is good apart from the highs. As for the whole 'Issei is a dick' conversation, all I have to say is that his personality or private life don't have any bearing on his musical talent or whether or not you can enjoy the band's music. The dude's a good drummer, has a good ear for upcoming talent, and writes decent stuff. Not condoning his attitude or behaviour in the past, but as far as the music goes it's irrelevant in my opinion.

apparently they're going back to using the katakana version of their name too, no more MERRY source

Bring back MBHI or Chemical Pictures at least...

Their hiatus will begin on 2019.05.30. https://ameblo.jp/lack-co-official/entry-12435713522.html Their final album 『離脱る』(Ridatsuru) will be released on 2019.03.27. https://ameblo.jp/lack-co-official/entry-12435714012.html TYPE A : 3240 yen CD : 1.emergency 2.色眼鏡 色彩皆無(Iromegane shikisai kaimu) 3.心理学(火花散らしたら)(Shinri-gaku (hibana chirashitara) 4.幽囚谷のバッタ(Yûshû koku no batta) 5.人間博覧会(Ningen hakurankai) 6.溝鼠讃歌(Dobunezumi sanka) 7.Camaro69′ 8.芸学(白昼夢) (Geikaku (hakuchû mu) 9.農学(本当の自分の物にナッテイナイ物) (Nôgaku (hontô no jibun no mono ni naitteinai) 10.数の原理(Kazu no genri) 11.マグロ(Maguro) 12.鶴の恩返し(Tsuru no ongaeshi) 13.教育(Kyôiku) TYPE B : 3240 yen CD : 1.切断(Setsudan) 2.玩具眼鏡 Googly eyes (Gangu megane) 3.ほろ苦ィ。(Honroiga i) 4.液体(Ekitai) 5.葬学(循環) (Sô gaku (junkai) 6.百足(Mukade) 7.雨の怪虫(Ame no kai chû) 8.幸甚に存じます。(Kôjin ni zonjimasu) 9.滅亡のブルース(Metsubô no blues) 10.時間学(PM5:00) (Jikan gaku) 11.青春狂騒曲(Seishun kyôsô kyoku) 12.つまらぬRock BANDに人生捧げないで(Tsumara nu Rock BAND ni jinsei sasagenai de) 13.紫外線眼鏡 終焉詐欺(Shigai sen kagami shûen sagi)

ABOO new maxi-single "サクラホロウ (Sakura Hollow)" will be released at 2019/4/3. It will be CD (3 tracks) +DVD (including "サクラホロウ (Sakura Hollow)" MV) [track list] 1.サクラホロウ (Sakura Hollow) 2.ユメクイ (Yumekui) 3.水槽 (Suisou)

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Sure. Most of them are credited as 'Music: Issei' but there's a couple of exceptions. 受難 (junan) is credited to Uta, Believing to Yoh, another DAY to Mio, and 色失 (shokushitsu? iro-ushinai?) and SAD[ist.] were apparently composed by Tsubasa (ex-DIMLIM, I guess). Lyrics are all credited to Mio, and it seems Issei produced the instrumental tracks solo.

baby shoes for sale (never worn)

Support drummer on the band's subsequent gigs on 03/16 and 03/17 will be 武井誠 (Takei Makoto) (ex-cali≠gari).

drunk & wanted to try making vintage magazine/booklet-esque photos. getting back to VK really pushed me to be more theatrical outside my art again, it's funny all I want to do is perform but I have the 'no mouth & must scream' art ability instead lol... Growing out my hair is going well, oddly i feel more confident. I think I will grow it all the way and maybe one day do some sort of real vk inspired look, but right now it's at too awkward a phase (also no, no eyelashes i have trich)

Of course Tenten, we knew that, don't worry

the GazettE are doing a World Tour again and I thought it'll be nice to make a thread about it. Tickets for the EU dates goes on sale on friday 25th at noon! Dates: April 30 USA-Los Angeles / The Wiltern Tickets: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0900558CBC6A32EC May 4 USA-Dallas / The Bomb Factory Tickets: http://the-gazette.com/tour18-19_the_ninth/img/btn_oversea02.svg?181222 May 6 USA-New York / PlayStation Theater Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/367035/the-gazette-tickets?skin=playstation May 9 CANADA-Toronto / The Queen Elizabeth Theatre Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-gazette-tickets-53358430502 May 12 MEXICO-Mexico City / Pabellon Cuervo Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com.mx/ May 15 ARGENTINA-Buenos Aires / Teatro Flores Tickets: https://www.tuentrada.com/Online May 17 CHILE-Santiago / Teatro Caupolicán Tickets: https://www.ticketek.cl/ May 19 BRAZIL-Sao Paulo / Audio Club Tickets: https://www.ticket360.com.br/evento/9958/the-gazette June 11 UK-London / Electric Ballroom Tickets: https://www.weezevent.com/the-gazette-in-london June 14 FRANCE-Paris / Le Bataclan Tickets: https://www.bataclan.fr/fr June 16 GERMANY-Cologne / E werk Tickets: https://www.eventim.de/the-gazette-tickets.html?affiliate=EVE&doc=artistPages/tickets&fun=artist&action=tickets&kuid=41474 June 18 GERMANY-Munich / Backstage Werk Tickets: https://www.eventim.de/the-gazette-tickets.html?affiliate=EVE&doc=artistPages/tickets&fun=artist&action=tickets&kuid=41474 June 21 RUSSIA-Moscow / Izvestia Hall Tickets: http://muzkassa.ru/?fbclid=IwAR06kL62ybJU2CHUEYZSmL-LL45yTv-eEIRhKHFS0CKg3-xVNKJfPSW3bCE Which dates are you planning to go ?

Yeah, I know. You'd think a thread like this already existed here, but somehow, it doesn't. (well, there was this old thread, but that's not exactly the same thing.) So yeah, what are some of your favorite guitar solos in J-rock? You know, those solos that are so damn soulful that they sucker punch you right in the feelz, those solos that absolutely melt your face off with their sheer technical prowess, or those solos that are just inexplicably memorable! Whatever the reason, what are some of the guitar solos that have spoken to YOU? .... A somewhat recent solo that's become a favorite of mine is in "PHANTOM" by lynch. It actually caught me off guard, since I wouldn't typically expect it from this band, but man, I found this one to be pretty powerful. It's very clean and traditional, but it's also very soulful. They definitely hit all the "right" notes, and for me, the solo is the apex of this song. Listening to this was what initially prompted me to search for a thread like this, and subsequently make this one. The solo starts at about 2:48. This is probably the most recent J-rock solo that's cemented itself in my head. Though I'll probably post more at a later date. What are some of your favorites? (also, please use spoilers if you add video)

Another chapter has been written and filed away into the ever growing library of visual kei history, so we resume our customary annual review of all of the great albums that saw the light of day in 2018. Unlike previous years, we elected to wait until the middle of January so the stragglers of the year had their fair chance to weigh in. This list is also not in any specific order, although DIMLIM's CHEDOARA deserves a mention for getting the most votes internally and therefore kicks the list off with a bang. Even in our most challenging years, there's always something fresh and new around the corner waiting to be discovered. Like always, this isn't an exhaustive list and plenty of the hidden gems slip through the cracks, so if you have anything to add to the list tack it on at the end so the entire community can find something new to enjoy. Without further ado, here are some great J-Rock albums of 2018. DIMLIM -- CHEDOARA @The Reverend @emmny @helcchi Sigh - Heir to Despair @The Reverend @helcchi Dir en grey - The Insulated World @emmny emmurée - lightless @The Reverend キズ - 「傷痕」 @platy Mass of the Fermenting Dregs - No New World @The Reverend @Zeus 陰陽座 (Onmyo-Za) - 覇道明王 (Hadou Myouou) @Zeus The GazettE - NINTH @Zeus グリモア - プシュコマキア @platy DADAROMA - dadaism#4 @helcchi @platy lynch. - XIII @YuyoDrift Thanks for reading!

Thank you! I watched/watch Sailor Moon, Bleach, Naruto, Dragonball Z/Super, Zombie Land Saga, Durarara, Inu Yasha, Detective Conan, Ranma 1/2, Mirai Nikki, Death Note, Erased, To Aru Kagaku No Railgun, Ao No Exorcist, Killing Bites, Fate, Deadman Wonderland, Tokyo Ghoul – just to name a few of them. My favorite album of Exist Trace is Virgin and my favorite songs are Resonance, Kiss in the Dark, Little Mary to utsukushiki nikushimi no danube and Wonderland. When it comes to Gazette the albums are Dogma and Ninth. The favorite songs are Babylon's Taboo, Abhor God, Wasteland and Ominous. xD

I have very mixed feelings about this band. I was on board with the hype in the lead-up to their first single, but after hearing it, it was mostly forgettable other than the title track. This new preview also sounds pretty generic to me. I think the members are talented but I'm worried they won't take off because the most memorable thing about them is their outfits. I think someone involved has a lot of money to throw at this project because Muku's costumes in particular are insane. And of course the 3D projection mapping at their first one-man was really cool but can't have come cheap.

Welcome here 😊.

old photo classic

Interesting that they switched back to katakana (wondering whether it's only for this occasion or if it will remain). Looking forward to the mini, still.

There's 25 tracks in all; it's a special concert that's divided into 2 parts (but played on the same day) so 11 songs from （一部/昭和）and 14 songs from（二部/現代）. Here's the full setlist for both concerts: MERRY（メリー） 2018.05.12 恵比寿ザ・ガーデンホール（一部/昭和） 二部制ライブ『扇動歌謡祭』一部 【昭和】メリー SET LIST（セットリスト） 01.冬のカスタネット 02.ひらひらとんでる。 03.閉ざされた楽園 04.空っぽな歌 05.ピンク色の青春 06.青春ノイローゼ 07.黒い虹 08.コックドール・ママ 09.哀しみブルートレイン 10.躊躇いシャッフル 11.激声 12.木洩れ日が僕を探してる... 13.ルルルラララ 14.ピラニア 15.イエローガール MERRY（メリー） 2018.05.12 恵比寿ザ・ガーデンホール（二部/現代） 二部制ライブ『扇動歌謡祭』二部 【現代】MERRY SET LIST（セットリスト） 01.Black flag symptom 02.犬型真性MASOCHIST 03.gaudy 04.ニヒリスティック 05.絶望 06.自意識過剰型木偶人間 07.モノクローム 08.新曲 09.傘と雨 10.溺愛の水槽 11.Midnight Shangrila 12.MASS CONTROL 13.SIGHT GLASS 14.F.J.P 15.千代田線デモクラシー 16.エムオロギー EN 01.新曲 02.Happy life –reprise- 03.オリエンタルBLサーカス 04.そして、遠い夢のまた夢

Ba.きのこチャイルド (Kinoko Child) (ex-Dolce.-->demitAsse (support)-->エスカピズム (Escapism)-->DiCE (support)-->Chiodo (support)-->憂鬱のキメラ (Yuutsu no Kimera)-->メルヴェル (Melvel) (support)-->SHeepSLeep) has joined 怪盗戦隊ヌスムンジャー (Kaitou Sentai Nusumunja) at 2019/1/24.

I see he even chose a ver of 'mei' for his name... 🙄 I feel petty about it but, same.

""hiatus"" wow, such surprise, much shocking If Tenten starts another band, I'm straight up ignoring them

I was kinda waiting for this, i didn't hate lack co but im glad he can move on to another project because i want something mbhi styled. We lost that too soon.

They have released the titles for their 3 consecutive single releases. The dates and times listed are when the new MV and artist images will be revealed. 2月1日(金)22:00 「拷訊惨獄」 3月1日(金)22:00 「Dusky-Vision」 4月1日(月)22:00 「流転」

I'll never forgive the vocalist for trolling me.I wish the worst for this band.

yass mother werk that baby carrier 👶✨ i love women who can slay motherhood

It's almost as if Isseis skills are in talent scouting and not making music (DIMLIM improved after he left) and certainly not in mixing/mastering (everything sounds awful that he's had a hand in the recording process). Perhaps he should form a label instead of bands, being an asshole is pretty much mandatory for that job anyway.

kinda liked my look yesterday night so ... hi there.

This.... is amazing lol

Here we go again.. waiting for his next project

steal her look

"...to the end of the sky even THE BLACK SWAN can't flapping..." It's a bit too long but I think it's much more impressive than the last!

I'm kinda surprised they did last more than two years.

Just in case anyone is interested in numbers/stats, their music video oshimai just broke half a million views woo Will be interesting to see how many 0 gets in the long run, it's already creeping up on Steroid

I low key love this tbh The left of this pashya single always seemed very phallic to me upon first glance. It creeps me out.

For a moment there I got confused and thought Influenza is some random small kote-kei band's name. Would be a cool band name tho. Influenza 1st デモテープ「Because of Influenza」リリース！

Pretty cool day today! It's bassist Higuchi Yutaka's 52nd birthday, and 29 years ago on this day the band's single "Aku no hana" was released! What makes it extra special is that the B-side "UNDER THE MOON LIGHT" (which is exclusive to this single, not appearing on the later album) has writing credits from U-ta, penning the lyrics. This makes this track the only one in B-T's history where U-ta contributed writing something. It's a fun little song but personally I'm not too crazy about it. I'd link it but no one has uploaded it on YT (awww ).

It's not overpriced. It's self produced. So of course it cost more money than being produced by huge label.

22 years ago, on January 24, 1997, DIR EN GREY played their first ever show at Nagano J. Kyo, Kaoru, Die and Shinya arrived the day before and met Toshiya in a parking lot. They stayed at Toshiya's parents' house over night and on the next day, they booked two hours in a studio to rehearse. In the evening, there was an event and the future members of DIR EN GREY performed on stage together for the first time. Since they had not thought of a band name, they called themselves DEATHMASK and played around four Kuroyume cover songs. Toshiya also performed with D+L as their support guitarist on that evening. So since it's already the 24th in Japan, today marks 22 years since the true beginning of DIR EN GREY! 😊

I'm not wild about every single thing they've released, but I think Kizu definitely have potential because it seems like they've managed to draw in both "dark" visual kei fans and people into the more accessible stuff. Whoever is managing them also clearly knows what they're doing, which seems to be pretty rare these days. Plus they've got Lime, who is basically exactly the type of singer I like, so I can't not pay attention to them. I don't see them revolutionizing VK or anything, but I feel like Asty has the potential to be a really solid band if they keep going long enough. The songs are catchy, Takeru's voice stands out a bit, and their looks seem to be getting more polished with each release.

Ooh Ooh! Great Thread @CAT5! I fucking LOVE PHANTOM btw. We all know that the GazettE - バレッタ (Baretta) is one of the most OG solo works to ever exist lol (Solo starts at 3:11) but to name a few favorites: 蜉蝣 (Kagerou) - 腐った海で溺れかけている僕を救ってくれた君 (Kusatta Umi de Oborekakateiru Boku wo Sukutte Kureta Kimi) (Solo starts at 2:49) ayabie - 桜舞う季節に (Sakura Mau Kisetsu Ni) (Solo starts at 2:35) and surprisingly, An Café (but at that time they were known as アンティック-珈琲店 (Antic Café)) - Aurora (Solo starts at 2:19) and I gotta throw in my own fave from lynch. with their song "Fallen" (Solo starts at 1:43)