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Hi, I’m new! (So welcome me lol)
reminiscing2004 and 7 others reacted to hiko for a post in a topic
Hi, my name is hiko. I’ve been a fan of Visual Kei for a really long time now, many years, but I have always listened to Jrock anyway I am from Japan, though Japanese is not my first language as I’ve always been bilingual with English and Japanese I am a big fan of X JAPAN, and for X I’d say I idolise Yoshiki and Taiji the most. I also like L’Arc~en~Ciel, I have been their fan ever since I was a child. I have been to various Jrock concerts, though I can’t go to many since I live on an Island in south Japan (Awaji Island) and am unable to travel But some of the Jrock concerts I have been to are: HYDE x5 VAMPS x2 Dir en grey x1 the GazettE x1 L’Arc~en~Ciel x3 Plastic Tree x4 My actual name is Hideko (it sounds like a grandma name so hiko is cooler) You can send me a message whenever you want! -
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Hi :)
Keiyuh and 2 others reacted to cinnymoncinder for a post in a topic
Hi everyone, some of you may already know me but for those that don't, my name is Cinny. I've been into visual kei for almost five years now, I was introduced through Miyavi, but the first band I listened to was SULFURIC ACID. My background is punk, so by nature most of my favorite bands are from the beginnings or proto (Extasy, Free-Will, Anarchist Records). This is my favorite period because I feel like it contained the most soul and creativity, I'm generally not into many modern bands but I still enjoy listening, I like seeing a newer band with innovation because it feels fresh for the scene. I've always felt that I've had a personal relation and connection to Visual Kei since I learned about it and heard some great old school bands for the first time. Making an introduction here is long overdue for me, I hope I can get along well with everyone and have nice talks! These are some bands I like the most, I also love a lot of more obscure music, I can be put into a 90s or Kote fan category. Dué le quartz COLOR 妃阿甦 X/X JAPAN SEX-ANDROID THE DEAD P☆P STARS SISTER'S NO FUTURE かまいたち MALICE MIZER SEX VIRGIN KILLER AION ect. Nice to meet you all 🐸 -
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cali≠gari
Total Saikou and 2 others reacted to Tokage for a post in a topic
sadly by seeing them live you won't get the ''let's just randomly pan over to a wall now'' ''ok now here's 7 minutes of my brother looking bored'' ''i'm real close to the screen now.... you can almost touch me'' experience... -
3 pointsOH SH*T! OH GAWD! OH C*ZZO! I got it this time too. (Last time it was the Mc Donald collaboration) Follow my *mumbles something intelligible* for more foresights over Yoshiki's future money/attentiongrabs!!
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POLL: 🍋 Your transparent fizzy drink of choice 🍋
ghostpepper and 2 others reacted to fruitfork for a post in a topic
YOU ALL PICKED RAMUNE YOU BUNCHA WEEBS GHHHHHH Mountain dew never fails to satiate my sugar addiction. -
3 pointsGackt will forever give Karen vibes no matter which way you look at him So much that I once wrote a fanfiction about him going into a store and demanding of the manager.. Oke nevermind ... P.S. I love your edit
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DOGMAS first maxi-single "サキュバス" (Succubus) release
zetork and one other reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
DOGMAS first maxi-single "サキュバス" (Succubus) will be released at 2020/08/07 (1320yen) [tracklist] 01. サキュバス (Succubus) 02. Fragrance I don't know who he his ... -
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どく(Doku) 12 consecutive singles release
Joel and one other reacted to VkBrutaliaN for a post in a topic
All their songs sound so GOOD! Also i am very impressed how well they manage their release campaign despite the rough times. Many bands have already failed this without the shit that's currently going on... But i just was wondering if (like quite a few bands before who were able to complete such release campaigns) once they released their 12th single if they'll also announce like: here's our first full album with 1 or 2 more extra songs... But even if, i party them so much i wouldn't care and just buy anyways... XD Lastly quite curious once all CDs are released how the "full" artwork of all CDs together will look like? At least i assume their will be some big whole picture. -
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X Japan new album scheduled for 30th of TBD
jon_jonz and one other reacted to benzaiten._ for a post in a topic
before and after reading the super ultra BIG announcement.........what was i even expecting from yoshiki? lol -
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DEVILOOF new double A side single release
benzaiten._ and one other reacted to patientZERO for a post in a topic
The single will now release on July 22 and reservations have begun again. However, it looks like if you pre-ordered before and paid via convenience store, you don't need to reserve it again. -
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Does technique matter to Japanese vocalists?
Nighttime Jae and one other reacted to ladyofshalott for a post in a topic
So I'm about to leave on a trip and won't have internet, but I just want to say I really appreciate all the recommendations! I'll finish listening to them when I get back. I didn't expect to get so many responses and you all have definitely made me feel a bit more hopeful about finding singers that I like! -
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Does technique matter to Japanese vocalists?
BrenGun and one other reacted to ladyofshalott for a post in a topic
I actually really agree with this. But I also don't think there's really a downside to having more skill, which will just expand the tools the singer has to express the music. (How effectively they use those tools is a matter of the musicianship/artistry.) There's also a big element of personal taste. I remember listening so some "indie" playlist on Spotify a few years ago and every single vocalist was using the same style breathy/whiny vocals. I'm sure some people love that style and I can acknowledge that it's an intentional stylistic choice the singers were making that did work with their music, but that doesn't mean I would ever listen to it again. Maybe in very small doses I could appreciate that style, but it very quickly became grating for me. U sounds like a lot of pop punk/emo vocalists to me, but a bit more nasally. I agree it works with the music style, and it's more listenable to me the breathy indie vocals (but that's just my personal opinion). -
1 pointI can't really stomach fizzy drinks, but every once in a while I'll treat myself to 7-up or a bottle of Ramune if I come across one. Sprite and Mountain Dew are wayyy to sweet imo, I haven't had any in over a decade.
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神樂, (Kagrra,)
Hoyahe reacted to coffeencoke for a post in a topic
hey guys! https://kagrra.livejournal.com/2020/05/10/ pretty recent post on kagrra's livejournal fanbase, the poster says that shin is working on sound/audio for GazettE, akiya does gameplays on youtube -
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Your last music-related buy!
IGM_Oficial reacted to patientZERO for a post in a topic
I finally managed to get a copy of JILUKA's Hellraiser with some quick notification from @Komorebi! -
1 pointThis man's cringe-ass behavior is offensive, he really deserves to be cancelled. Jokes aside, I have come to terms with the album never happening years ago. It's best not to give Yoshiki any attention for being a douche, because that's the only thing that keeps him relevant. Also good for Toshi and what's left of the band for throwing in the towel and splitting, if true. It's clear as night and day that Yoshiki doesn't give a fuck about anyone but himself.
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JE:NOVA new mini-album "GENESIS" release
Bunny reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
JE:NOVA new mini-album "GENESIS" will be released at 2020/07/01 (6 songs, 2500yen) -
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DEVILOOF new double A side single release
raspberrynilla reacted to benzaiten._ for a post in a topic
The japaneses have a very odd use of music tags and genre calling so i don't expect the song to literally be a speed metal one haha but sounds interesting tho! i'm hyped -
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DEVILOOF new double A side single release
benzaiten._ reacted to Ultra Silvam for a post in a topic
If my translation is correct, than the website says that Ray is directing all the vocals on Angel's Cry and that it's their first melodic speed metal song. Well I don't exactly know what melodic speed metal is tbh, but I'm excited now and really hoping this turns out well. The website also says that Keisuke composed Devil's Calling and Daiki composed Angel's Cry, and they're based off of demos they received from a musician they respect. -
1 pointBy some strange twist of fate I was able to go see GOATBED today🎉
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POIDOL will disband.
Raburr7 reacted to IGM_Oficial for a post in a topic
Details of the best-album: Title: Period. Release date: 2/9/2020 Type A Tracklist: CD 1: 1 - アイオライト (Iolite) 2 - サファイア (Sapphire) 3 - エウレカ (Eureka) 4 - Aqua blue 5 - Lips 6 - パライゾ (Paraiso) 7 - Idol 8 - 少年 A (Shounen A) 9 - エンプティー アンドロイド (Empty android) 10 - link. DVD: 1 - サファイア (Sapphire) 2 - エウレカ (Eureka) 3 - Aqua blue 4 - Lips 5 - パライゾ (Paraiso) 6 - Idol 7 - 少年 A (Shounen A) 8 - エンプティー アンドロイド (Empty android) Cover art: Type B Tracklist: CD 1: 1 - 夜 な 夜 な バカ を 見る (Yume na yume na baka wo miru) 2 - 盲目 マッチメイカー (Moumoku matchmaker) 3 - 閃光 (Senkou) 4 - Last words 5 - 哀 四季 恋 (Ai shiki koi) 6 - Alone 7 - kafka 8 - 空想 喰ライ (Kuusou kurai) 9 - ケ セラ セラ (Que sera sera) 10 - MiMiC (re-recording) 11 - #乙女戦争 (#Otomesensou) 12 - メビウス (Mebius) 13 - Spark 14 - いつか 終わる。 でも それ は 今日 じゃない (Itsuka owaru. Demo sore wa kyoi janai) 15 - ルミナス (Luminous) CD 2: 1 - Bang!! Bambina!! 2 - Living dead. 3 - 粛清 エレジー (Shukusei elegy) 4 - Pinkie in the dark 5 - 都 忘れ (Miyako wasure) 6 - 三日月 の 寝台 (Mikazuki no shindai) 7 - 包帯 天使ちゃん (Houtai tenshi-chan) 8 - 懲役 三年 (Choueki sannen) 9 - MiMiC 10 - 傷年 (Shounen) 11 - メルト スノウ (Melt snow) 12 - 断罪 ノイジー (Danzai noisy) 13 - イニメニ (Inimeni) 14 - MEMORiES Cover art: Details of the last tour: Title: Poidol last oneman tour 「Period.」 Dates: 10/8: Shibuya Rex 22/8: Saitama Baysis 2/8: Urawa Narciss 6/9: Hamamatsu Force 12/9: Osaka Ruido 13/9: Osaka Ruido 19/9: Sendai space Zero 21/9: Kanazawa vanvan V4 22/9: Niigata Club riverst 26/9: Shibuya Rex (Ran Ayase's birthday, first day) 27/9: Shibuya Rex (Ran Ayase's birthday, second day) 3/10: Fukuoka graf 4/10: Fukuoka graf 6/10: Okuyama Crazymama 2nd room 7/10: Kobe Taiyou to tora 8/10: Kyoto Growly 10/10: Holiday next Nagoya 11/10: Holiday next Nagoya 14/11: Kashiwa ThumbUp Tour final: 29/11, Shinjuku Blaze The new look: Nana Ayase: Souta Nagi: Ran Ayase: Takuto Minazuki: -
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cali≠gari
anakuro reacted to Total Saikou for a post in a topic
Press F to pay respects I wonder if it got lost or maybe... Someone used it ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) -
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cali≠gari
Total Saikou reacted to anakuro for a post in a topic
I almost missed the deadline to buy it last time because it was so last minute 😫 hoping it's sooner rather than later. Incidentally I bought up a good chunk of cali's discography recently from puresound & sadly blue film did not have the condom with it 😢 -
1 pointSparkling water is the devil's beverage. It hurts my nose without the other carbonated drinks perks. I voted Sprite, but if the poll was about favorite any-colour soda drinks my vote would have gone to Chinotto. It looks like coke but it tastes bittersweet (more bitter or sweet depending of the brand)
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Does technique matter to Japanese vocalists?
Nighttime Jae reacted to Elazmus for a post in a topic
Ahh see I've just understood these by a different definition sorry no music education from me either lol! -
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Does technique matter to Japanese vocalists?
Miku70 reacted to Nighttime Jae for a post in a topic
When singers have vocal technique, it simply means that they know how to sing correctly; usually, you have to undergo some vocal training in order to acquire that. Singers that have vocal technique can be more or less "skilled", but they should be able to sing in a correct and healthy manner (stuff like support, breathing, pitch, switching between registers, lack of strain etc.) -
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DOGMAS first maxi-single "サキュバス" (Succubus) release
zetork reacted to VkBrutaliaN for a post in a topic
I also wanted to just post about them but i guess you beat me to it... Although i also got no clue who they are... But here are some links for whenever they decide to publish something. ;D https://dogmas-band.com/ https://twitter.com/dogmas_official (HELL YEAH for being follower number 1!! XD) https://crosscat.shop-pro.jp/?pid=152045181# (here you can see their first look) Well excited to hear how they'll sound. -
1 pointI wouldn’t rank Ruki among the best vocalists, he has the same vocal tone and range than half of the scene.
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詩季(Shiki) (ex.Sick.) solo project "SoNZAi." has formed
zetork reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
his digital single "SUPER STAR" has been released at 2020/06/29 -
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DEVILOOF new double A side single release
-NOVA- reacted to patientZERO for a post in a topic
News about the release of the single will be announced tomorrow (July 1). -
1 pointThe song ''X'' is actually about how he got his tubes tied and Yoshiki insists on performing it every time just to assert his dominance
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12012 restart activities
GLASSCLOUD reacted to Jeen for a post in a topic
Can’t wait to discover new materials ! For now they finally added a few more CDs (the last 3 minis : DEICIDA, THE SWAN, XII) to streaming plateforms ! (i was upset we only had Play dolls) -
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リムキャット(rimcat) will disband
Silverhawk33 reacted to suji for a post in a topic
リムキャット(rimcat) will disband after their live at Shibuya WWW on 9/28. Vo&Gt.栞 (shiori) will end musical activities. -
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What are you watching (on YouTube)?
shane reacted to Total Saikou for a post in a topic
I have been laughing at this video for the past five minutes what is wrong with me -
1 pointDamn, this song is so good. Someone posted the Japanese lyrics on the music video on YouTube so I went ahead and wrote up the romaji and an English translation. The original lyrics are quite vague and conceptual as is the case with Japanese but I did my best to lace everything together. Any feedback/suggestions welcome! --- Kanji Romaji English
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1 pointApparently it's from the California penal code, it's the section that deals with illegal possession of a firearm.
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1 pointYour comment is extremely insulting, especially considering that their last stuff was pure gold.
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1 pointI don't think this revival should interfere much with MORE's super-busy "5 lives and 1 song per year" schedule.
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1 pointI can't believe 12012 predicted these self-isolating times!
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1 pointvisual kei is healing, we are the virus 😍
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0 pointsYou say that like I didn't buy a ticket for the twitcast today too just for that reason. too bad I won't see the comments as they're being written to know if he's lying about them again...😂 "the comments say my mc's super interesting, I'm great at talking, the mc is better than the songs even"