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This is just ridiculous. I have no idea what this guy have done that he receives so much negative.
Not the first one and not the last gaijin in visual kei. End of the story.

New video:

I just came from the live.... Support drummer were Aki (Lc5). And members looked really nervous/worry. And they did no encore because Masato............

INTRO:
 
SuG`s first album since leaving PSC and stating something along the lines of `we could no longer continue going on this way`.
 
These events can provide different interpretations of BLACK, which manages to carry on SuG`s identity while sounding vastly different from their previous works.
 
As an album it has much more unity between the tracks, with a heavier sound throughout the majority (B.A.B.Y. is the only song that really ties in with the Heavy Positive Rock sound that they may have been mentally typecast in). Among the 17 songs on the album, no two tracks are the same, typical of their adventurous and diverse approach to songwriting, yet the whole album fits together as one work with one identity, that falls under the album title very nicely, unlike their previous album, for example, which felt like it had a distinct A-Side and B-Side seperating the lighter more positive tracks, and the heavy, sharp tunes that start appearing midway through (I loved that album as well, none-the-less!)
 
MEMBER PERFORMANCES:
 
A really unexpected shocker upon my first few listens was the huge step up in each members performances, as well as their prominence in different tracks. I`m not sure if they were previously holding back on past releases to create a different kind of sound, or if they have really being putting in work, but each member really stepped out and shone on this album. Their tone is also excellent.
 
Click the spoiler if you want to see a breakdown of each member.
 
 
Details on the Sound:
 
A heavier sound, good use of electronic elements and guest arrangements, tracks that put aside the electronic elements altogether and focus on the band, and what is now a SuG signature: Absolutely amazingly deep production with a huge Sonic and Tonic range. The album is an absolute pleasure for me to listen to in terms of how much they can have going on at once, without emphasis on what is important being lost, and without taking away the listener`s ability to follow one individual instrument or input through-out.
 
The album features lots of different elements fused together, in what feels like a huge major release`s production combined with a rock band`s style and sensibility with the members in full control. The synth`s, strings, horn sections, and other elements really make the album interesting for me.
 
Also, the singles are spaced out and placed nicely to give them some renewed freshness, and avoid that `played out` feel. HELLYEAH originally by Takeru`s Uwakimono project is also re-done in a heavy rock style.
 
How does it feel and how much do I like it?
 
Despite being such a heavy album and some heavier lyrics, the album still seems so upbeat to me, and still has so many parts to either rock out to, or groove along with that it is indeed quite peculiar. With many other band`s the sound or themes might make the songs downers, or one`s you play in a certain mood, but I could really put on these songs in any mood and enjoy, though they will have different effects in different situations.
 
I`m not one for much comparison, but it`s definitely the album that I feel will get the most play from me out of their discography to date, and an album that leaves you waiting for what is next (while playing the tracks out).
 
Track Count: 17 (4 previously released as well as 1 re-done track)
Listens: 10
Production Quality:
Overall Rating:
 
Worth the Purchase?
 
With BLACK you get a unique experience that may not be to your taste, as the style, sound and delivery go to quite unique lengths. It`s a band and experience that really stand out, and do something different that mixes niche and mainstream experiences into something different altogether. Even watching the PV`s doesn`t give you the full idea of what the album is about, as there are so many different tracks each with their own unique feel. If you are a fan of their previous work, besides just the more colorful side, you will want to hear this. If you enjoyed the latest PV`s you are in for more than that, but you will probably enjoy yourself. There are instant stand-out tracks, and like usual with SuG, some growers that I appreciate more with each listen.
 
For me, personally, this has quickly become my favorite release this year (even beating out my favorite band!), and has been something I have immensely enjoyed. During my first listen, I felt like I was really experiencing something; something different. And the feeling only grows with each spin.

MU will be temporarily on hiatus after their 3rd anniversary one-man live "MASTER OF UNIVERSE VOL.06" at Ikebukuro EDGE at 2015/05/16 as it takes time for Vo.AIKA to recover from his vocal cord polyp
 

Gt.SAN(ex-FESTER-->「13」-->NEGA-->the:Ø) has joined Black Gene For the Next Scene at 2015/02/25, and new line-up will hold their first live at Shinjuku ReNY at 2015/03/01
 

ex-超時空アンドロイド-PIECE- members limited-period band "ニワカアメ(niwakaame)", which has held their first live at Birth SHINJUKU at 2014/12/12, has opened their OHP at 2015/01/05
 
"ニワカアメ(niwakaame)" members:
Vo.RYO (ex-Diement.-->Resist(support))
Gt.月陽(tsukihi) (ex-超時空アンドロイド-PIECE-)
Gt.歩(aumu) (ex-超時空アンドロイド-PIECE-)
Ba.たきる(takiru) (ex-超時空アンドロイド-PIECE-)
Dr.諒(ryou) (ex-超時空アンドロイド-PIECE-)
 
http://www.niwakaame.com/

it is announced at Blu-BiLLioN one-man live "Sincerely 7 colours" at Shibuya Koukaidou at 2015/01/03 that their LIVE DVD "「Sincerely 7 colours」2015.01.03 Shibuya Koukaidou" will be released at 2015/05/20 (2 TYPE), which will include scene of that one-man live at 2015/01/03
 
limited edition (7,344yen) will include 2DVDs, and regular edition (4,320yen) will include DVD only
 
 
SET-LIST at 2015/01/03:
 
SE.naked Blue(7colours edit)
01.GARDEN
02.造華と蜜蜂
03.MoSaic
04.call me
05.HELLO
06.醜悪の宴
07.SEED
08.Aqua
rhythm session
09.境界線
10.声
11.with me
12.Tresor-トレゾア-
13.Seven colours' Brilliant Wish
14.H&H
15.ハートフラクタル
16.Sincerely yours
 
EN1
01.未来クロニクル
02.Starry Days
03.Love Addict
04.colours
05.To BLUE
 

Purple Stone / Gimmick. / 少年記(shounenki) live-distributed single (title not yet finalized) will be released at CRIMZON presents 3-man live "VISUAL GRAFFITI vol.2" at OSAKA MUSE at 2015/01/17, which will include their unreleased songs
 

GOTCHAROCKA fan-club-limited single "GPS" will be released at their live since Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE at 2015/01/13 (1,000yen)
 
[track list]
01.GPS
02.Chase!!!

青空ギロチン (Blue Sky Guillotine)
 
Under the sun where it's gentle after it's told, and the sky
It ends soon.
Can I laugh until the living moment?
While being held by the guillotine, yes.
 
Even if you care whether this life was wonderful.
I don't find my solution until the last moment.
 
I'll rewrite it again, and would everyone draw with everyone?
 
The map which may seem to be a scribble book
However whose imitation isn't it also?
 
They who were still in this sky which continues boundlessly, was a world which doesn't know.
Even if I disappear just as it is, a map would be left.
Please show the aftermath to me there are more drawn pictures, more.
If it ends at all....
 
There are many cases that I'd like to disclose.
Even if it loses the breaking world.
 
I'll make it this stellar memory song and die.
The blade which shines shakes now and is lowered.
You can return with this...The tear overflow pain was accepted by the grief and relief.
 
Yes
At this universe which continues boundlessly
I knew that I didn't also have a bit of right.
I who believes that he isn't here am free.
It's drawn, drawn and left until the unskillful picture end's.
If it ends at all....

OMG yeaaaaaaaahhhhhh ♥

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S LIVE DVD "THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S PARASITIC EMOTION 3rd Anniversary TOUR FINAL 2014.08.24 LIVE at SHIBUYA WWW" will be released at 2014/12/24 (5,840yen), which will include complete scene of their one-man live tour "PARASITIC EMOTION" tour final at Shibuya WWW at 2014/08/24 (20 songs) and backstage footage and will be sold in advance at their live at Shibuya WWW at 2014/12/21
 
[DISC 1 track list]
01.PARASITIC EMOTION
02.EARNEST GAME
03.WHITE SOUL
04.I'm like a bird in a cage & U too
05.PRISONER
06.UN-CONTROLLED
07.The Wings Of Wind
08.生命の塔(seimei no tou)
09.雷鳴(raimei)
10.I'm SPIDER
11.HELLO MY CLONE
12.REVERBERATION
13.BREAKING & SHOUT OUT!!!!!!
14.フォトグラフ(photograph)
15.声なきスマイル(koenaki smile)
 
[DISC 2 track list]
16.この先ずっと…(kono saki zutto...)(Ballad version)
17.慟哭のGYPSY(doukoku no GYPSY)
18.I surrender
19.Curtain Call
20.この先ずっと…(kono saki zutto...)
backstage footage
 

Let's just hope Rame manages to keep this together. It is always quite difficult to determine whether or not he enjoys something as I cannot quite read his personality at all — but he shouldn't let this slip. BFN is one of the few 'new' (with rooted members, still) bands I do enjoy nowadays, likely because they feature members who are deeply settled in the scene and know actually how to settle a sound that is to be memorable, distinct and original.

do you wanna some likes or...?

^ thanks sai.
 
honestly though, i hope this can be more consistently enforced - apparently there are some people on MH who always have an irrepressible need to go into every news thread about bands they clearly don't care about and leave a slew of retarded remarks.

Have some people on here that are in their twenties honestly not reached the maturity level yet where they see that posting comments like these in threads of bands they do not like is unproductive. Black Gene does not hurt you in any way by simply existing. Besides, as comes from our general guidelines:
 
 
It's really not that hard. Let fans be disappointed and at least elaborate on why you feel like they should disband instead of "pls disband kthnxbai". I've seen this shit happen a lot more often lately and I will definitely be keeping a closer eye on it. Ye have been warned.

I hope all of bands you like disbanded, you is a piece of shit! Your idiot!

I hope all of bands you like disbanded, you is a piece of shit! Your idiot!

I hope all of bands you like disbanded, you is a piece of shit! Your idiot!

I hope all of bands you like disbanded, you is a piece of shit! Your idiot!

I hope all of bands you like disbanded, you is a piece of shit! Your idiot!

Find yourself another place to gloat ok?
 
I also hope they don't disband.

Not a nice thing to say thank you. Show some respect.
 
Sad sad news. My favourite band and one of my favourite drummers too.
Very odd reasoning behind this though.

I hope all of bands you like disbanded, you is a piece of shit! Your idiot!