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ASAGI / 樹威(jui) / yo-ka "東北三兄弟(touhoku trio)" live-limited vocal cover mini album "益荒男(masurao)" will be released at D / GOTCHAROCKA / DIAURA 3-man live "MICHINOKU THREE KINGDOMS" at Shinjuku BLAZE at 2016/07/03, at Nagoya SPADE BOX at 2016/07/08 and at ESAKA MUSE at 2016/07/10 (3,000yen), which will include CD+booklet and all members of 3 bands will act as chorus
 
[track list]
ASAGI - Samurai dreeeeeam breaker (GOTCHAROCKA)
ASAGI - 失翼の聖域(shitsuyoku no seiiki) (DIAURA)
樹威(jui) - Guardian (D)
樹威(jui) - 赤い虚像(akai kyozou) (DIAURA)
yo-ka - 花惑(hanamadoi) (D)
yo-ka - 秒速愛(byousokuai) (GOTCHAROCKA)
 
 
ASAGI / 樹威(jui) / yo-ka "東北三兄弟(touhoku trio)" live-limited photobook "益荒男(masurao)" will be also released at D / GOTCHAROCKA / DIAURA 3-man live "MICHINOKU THREE KINGDOMS" (2,500yen)
 
 
special CD+photobook making DVD will be provided if purchasing their live-limited vocal cover mini album and photobook together

X JAPAN album "Jealousy" (remastering ver.) will be released at 2016/07/27
 
 
how about their new album...

I was interested in this one and from what you wrote, I should have a look at it

10 Cloverfield Lane
 
After getting in a car accident, a woman is held in a shelter with two men, who claim the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack.
 
stars: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr.
 
I had high expectations after seeing the trailer in January, and holy shit did it deliver. Mary Elizabeth Winstead does a fantastic job as Michelle and John Gallagher Jr. does a stellar job as the likeable guy Emmett. However, the real attention and praise goes to John Goodman as Howard, the man who's bunker they all are in.  The movie does a great job in making you guess until the end if Howard is lying about that there was an attack or if he's telling the truth and are saving them by keeping them in his bunker.  I only have a small complaint which is a spoiler, so I will keep that out.
 
9/10
 
 

Crying a river that I'm not in Japan for this. 

ザアザア x DADAROMA
2MAN-TOUR 「かずきとよしあつ」
 


9.4(日) 福岡graf
9.5(月) 高松DIME
9.16(金) HOLIDAY NEXT NAGOYA
9.17(土) 心斎橋Varon
9.19(月) 仙台HOOK
9.21(水) 札幌SPIRITUAL LOUNGE
9.22(木) 札幌SPIRITUAL LOUNGE
9.24(土) 池袋EDGE

Insanity Injection new digital single "SENSE OF ASH" will be released at 2016/07/11, their another new digital single "The Baptist" will be released at 2016/08/11, and their new mini album (title not yet finalized) will be released at 2016/11/11, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
btw they will hold their live tour at Shinsaibashi FANJ-twice at 2016/11/24, at NAGOYA HOLIDAY NEXT at 2016/11/25 and at Takadanobaba AREA at 2016/11/30

CREATURE CREATURE members are in the process of recording for their new album, for which 6 songs have been finished, although details have not yet been announced

it is announced at THE BLACK SWAN one-man live "OUSIA" at TSUTAYA O-West at 2016/06/03 that their new maxi single "PERSONA" will be released at 2016/10/19 (2 TYPE, 2 songs with different track 2, 1,000yen each)
 
 
btw they will hold their one-man live "正しい人間の選択。" at TSUTAYA O-West at 2016/11/25
 
 
they will hold their 2-man BATTLE CITY "山手心中" as follows:
 
2016/09/03 at Shibuya DESEO - vs More
2016/09/04 at Shibuya DESEO - vs 怪人二十面奏(kaijin nijuumensou)
2016/09/10 at Ebisu club aim - vs umbrella
2016/09/11 at Ebisu club aim - vs 黒百合と影(kuroyuri to kage)
2016/09/17 at Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE - vs シビレバシル(sibilebashir)
2016/09/18 at Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE - vs Sel'm
2016/09/24 at Shinjuku Zirco Tokyo - vs HOLLOWGRAM
2016/09/25 at Shinjuku Zirco Tokyo - vs Far East Dizain
2016/10/02 at Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE - vs STEREO.C.K
 
 
SET-LIST at 2016/06/03:
 
01.RECEPTRIX
02.流声、相剋の廃と(ryuusei soukoku no hai to)
03.THE HOPELESS
04.THE WORLD IS MY ROOM
05.赫音-justitia-(kagune-justitia-)
06.BLIND DAYS
07.[ S ]TRIPPER
08.DEJECTED RAIN
09.失い(ushinai)
10.赫音-finis-(kagune-finis-)
11.想白の季雪(souhaku no kisetsu)
12.アスモデウスの槍(asmodeus no yari)
13.RUVISH
14.OUSIA
 
EN1
01.INSIDE SILENCE
02.I'M SHIT NOODLE, BUT...
03.XXX IN THE BOX
04.自深傍観者(jishinboukansha)
05.HATE YOURSELF UNTIL YOU DIE

it is announced at heidi. 10th anniversary one-man live at Akasaka BLITZ at 2016/06/03 that their new album "邂逅(kaikou)" will be released in 2016, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
btw they will hold their member birthday live as follows:
 
2016/08/18 at Shibuya REX - ナオ(nao) birthday live "#818 O.O.O."
2016/09/27 at Daikanyama LOOP - kiri birthday live "360° ∞ループstage!!"
2016/10/19 at Hatsudai DOORS - 義彦(yoshihiko) birthday event "義彦新喜劇〜劇はやりません(笑)〜"
 
 
they will hold their fan-club picnic in Karuizawa at 2016/10/01-10/02
 

LM.C new maxi single "レインメーカー(rain maker)" will be released at 2016/07/20, although details have not yet been announced

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

D new full album "Wonderland Savior" will be released in 2016 autumn, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
their live-limited single "秘密結社K倶楽部(himitsu kessha K club)" will be released at their live tour "Wonderland Savior～太陽の歯車(taiyou no haguruma)～" since Fukuoka DRUM Be-1 at 2016/07/16 and up to tour final at TSUTAYA O-East at 2016/08/29 (1 song, 1,000yen), for which special edition will be released at that live at 2016/08/29 and will NOT be included in their new full album "Wonderland Savior"

Probably I already told that... Until the self named album everything was OK then... the abyss!
I listened to the latest single, another boom boom boom without a character, so this album seems to be really meh!
We will see...

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/
 

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)

Probably I already told that... Until the self named album everything was OK then... the abyss!
I listened to the latest single, another boom boom boom without a character, so this album seems to be really meh!
We will see...

what went wrong?

This

I honestly really didn't care for his last era. The Others did nothing for me, but the new single is such a jam that it has me looking forward to this album in particular but if it is as unimpressive as The Others... Idk I'll just be really disappointed. 

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.
 
 
 
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Top 10 - Song Edition
If you're new to an artist, you might want some recommendations before you dive into their whole discography, and what better way to help you out on that than to present to you a handful of favourite songs from across a band/artist's whole work? You might be wanting a heads up, especially those with a hefty discography, or just a starting point to lead you to the best spot and work your way down from there. Whatever the case, here's a personal list of my favourites by Gothic rockers PLASTICZOOMS.
 
This list is ranked, so the numbers are meant as a specific order in this case. I hope this proves to be helpful for any members who are interested in trying them out, or even encourage other fans to make their own lists in response on whatever PLASTICZOOMS related they might want to also do.
PLASTICZOOMS
Vocalist Sho Asakawa, guitarist Taiyo Ikeda, bassist Jun Yokoe, drummer Yuta Kurata, and keyboardist Shinpei Morishige make up the band. Their style can be described as alternative, shoegaze rock, but they touch upon many different sounds with each release ranging from post punk to electronic. They also have just as much of a focus on their appearance as they do sound. They're well known for their Gothic appearance, and are more popular overseas than in Japan due to this and their almost Visual Kei-esque attire. They have even collaborated with fashion label Discovered, had a photo shoot exhibited by professional photographer Nao Takeda, and appeared in "The Reality Show", a magazine where they worked with photographer Nobuyoshi Akari and designer Jill Sander. Sho himself has a brand called Venus Eccentric and is a DJ. PLASTICZOOMS are a very active band that are constantly evolving as musicians. In an interview, Sho has even compared the band to a chameleon in that they change "color from time to time" with each release. While this is certainly true, as evident with their first album (Charm) being especially punk influenced while their second (Starbow) has more of a pop sound, they continue to get better and better in my eyes. 
 

10. SWAN
 
9. SAVAGE
 
8. THE MORNING SUN
 
7. Witch
 
6. WOODS UNDER THE MOOD IN THE LOOP
 
5. P A R A D E
 
4. ILLUMINATION
 
3. PINK SNOW
 
2. Cry. Distance.
 
 
1. Sleepwalker
 
 
It was difficult just picking out ten PLASTICZOOMS tracks, who admittedly don't have that big of a discography compared to most, but even so there were two specific songs that unfortunately couldn't make it in that still deserves mentions.
"MONOCHROME" really can be the only reason you need to check out their second album CRITICAL FACTOR just because of how perfect it is of an opening to the release. The messy yet grungy execution and overall dark sound makes this one an instantly repeatable tune all on its own."The Shadow" is a fine example of how the band used to sound early one, and easily my firm favourite from their early discography. It's a hauntingly beautiful yet quite simple post-rock tune compared to their recent output.
 
So, do we have any other PLASTICZOOMS lovers in the house? Anything you'd like to add, or change, or comment on? Give us your thoughts below! Also feel free to suggest other artists you might want to see be ranked like so: song wise, release wise, PV wise, you name it! I hope you enjoyed!

ZIZ new EP "JEEZSO8DOVEDOPE" (i.e. "JEEZ SO8 DOVE DOPE") will be released at their one-man live "Salon du Détester #10" at Shinjuku LOFT at 2016/05/29 (1,500yen)