Silverhawk33

I thought it was the Chinese Lilith =/

their new album "窓の外は、カァニバル。(mado no soto wa carnival)" will be released through indie CD stores at 2015/10/07 (3,000yen)
 
[track list]
01.混沌≒秩序(konton≒chitsujo)
02.カタルマド(katarumado)
03.ノスタルジックに、風の吹くままに。(nostalgic ni kaze no fuku mama ni)
04.Picturesque World
05.時計草(tokeigusa)
06.太陽のメロディー(taiyou no melody)
07.瞬きの裏の瞬間の思想(mabataki no ura no shunkan no shisou)
08.recollection
09.窓の外は、カァニバル。(mado no soto wa carnival)
10.smilé

アヴァンチック(avanchick) & Synk;yet live-limited coupling single "孤独と罪(kodoku to tsumi)" will be released at their coupling live tour "孤独と罪(kodoku to tsumi)" since Ikebukuro EDGE at 2015/12/01 and up to tour final 2-man live at Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE at 2015/12/24 (1,500yen)
 
[track list]
01.Maria feat.莉希-liki-
02.Messiah feat.NOAH

Preview for "Dollyに紅":

GANGLION new digital single "NEVER EVER AGAIN" will be available for download through iTunes at 2015/11/04 (1 song), and their new maxi single "NEVER EVER AGAIN" will be released at their live at Shinjuku LOFT at 2015/10/26 (3 songs)
 
 
btw they will hold their Japan & Europe live tour "NEVER EVER AGAIN" with tour final one-man live at Daikanyama UNIT at 2015/12/19, including live at Toulose GAME SHOW 2015, France at 2015/11/29

What do you mean?
Last.fm is supposed to be a service that relies on it's users. They fund themselves through aggressive and intrusive ads, CBS and the largely defunct and useless subscriber status which gives their users even more useless additional features. This isn't enough to fund larger scale activities partly because Last.fm was early to the party but made a bunch of core mistakes which stunted their growth and made them unable to capitalize on opportunities thanks to competitors Pandora and Spotify, who bankrupted their piggy bank of ideas. All in all, it's a dying service that had a niche in user-generated statistics over an extended period of time. There is no good alternative to last.fm in this way but even so they seem to not give a shit about what little services people are interested in, because the scrobbler is broken half the time and people have to invent hacks to keep their lists consistent, which by the way they just royally fucked up with this migration. The only thing I used last.fm for was to generate suggestions for me based on my personal library, because it's hard to find good services that match recommendations on visual kei bands. Scrobbling and keeping neat lists was secondary. And I got a lot of use out of the site in the last five years until they removed all the features I used and replaced them with inferior versions of them, if they still exist. There are all these new statistics but I don't care about them. Knowing the trend of artists I've listened to by genre is interesting visually, but unless this somehow improves my recommendations all the new visual additions don't justify the removal of all the old working features. I've had this problem with them for years and I remember the last time they did a minor overhaul of the site. Sure people complained but it wasn't this bad or this unanimous. And for some reason despite all the new features they dropped on us I don't see a single thing about improving the way that Last.fm matches artists together, which could use plenty of improvement IMO. Since everything I used the site for is gone and some half broken crap put in it's place, there's no point in staying with a half broken service run by developers that don't value user feedback because if they did they would have relented and reversed the site 24 hours after the "beta" launch. Even I didn't force the new skin on our users by removing the old skin, making it default, and then somehow breaking Monochrome Heaven in the first place all while telling you to quit your bellyaching, that the "Download" section would be back but not any time soon, and that there is no reversal option. I left you with a choice. The only thing that matters to them is the bottom line and that bottom line is how many people are using their service, how fast is their service growing or shrinking, and what can they do to maintain profits. If members, even free members, are leaving in droves that's bad press. It doesn't attract new people to the site. If enough people stop using Last.fm it will speak loud and clear and they can either decide to give us what we want or kill their service.
And perhaps some other website will come along and fill the demand for a website that delivers recommendations based on personalized user-generated listening habits that's organized well and is easy to use.

They look a lot like XENON:

mh stays sleeping on vk bands that are actually talented 

What makes me angry is his lack of foresight - why join a band as an official member, a serious band - if you know you can't commit due to your other projects? Why not just take a support role? Kaya and the rest are committed to Femme Fatale. Tana makes it work even as he performs with Gekijou Tenor. Kaya has his solo shows and Schwarz Stein activities. Iori wanted to quit as a performer after cocklobin but decided to give it another shot. All of what I've seen on the western fandom might make one think that this is just a side-project, but it's not. Iori, Kaya, Tana, and Toshi are all treating this as something real.
 
He shouldn't have been part of the band to begin with. Fuck him. I liked his drumming, but this reflects so poorly on his character.
 
I'm pissed that this had to happen to Femme Fatale so early in their career. Right before their first album. What an asshole. It's so apparent that he had to bow out once the band became something that he'd have to actually commit to, and I am like two beers away from telling him off on Twitter. 

Dr.秒-byou- has opened his blog and twitter
 
http://ameblo.jp/byou-ac/
https://twitter.com/byouavelcain
 

If it's anything like their last full album, then I'll be happy!

The Black Swan
 
8/24/2015
 
Ikebukuro Edge
 
                       Interviewer: Reira 
 
We went to The Black Swan’s sponsored event “Killer x Killer Carnival vol.4” held at Ikebukuro Edge on 8th August 2015. The top batter was Femme Fatale, followed by Hollowgram and headed by the Black Swan. At the end of the night, fans were treated to a preview of the full “Kagune” MV, due to be released on 8/26. We caught the Black Swan in between preparations to ask them a few questions!
 
 
 
– Since today is the first interview the Black Swan has had with Kerberos International, could you give a brief self-introduction?
 
Rena: I’m the Black Swan’s bassist, Rena.
 
Itsuki: I’m the Black Swan’s guitarist, Itsuki. I play on the right.
 
Len: Drummer, Len.
 
Makoto: I’m the Black Swan’s guitarist, Makoto.
 
Jin: The Black Swan’s vocal, Jin.
 
 
 
 
 
–  What’s the Black Swan’s concept?
 
Rena: We’ll leave this one to Jin.
 
Itsuki: Oh… I guess it’s… giving form to the things that aren’t around us… we’re very different. Jin might know more.
 
Makoto: Wait, I think it’s a very deep and violent expression of the intensity within every human being.
 
Jin: I guess this is the vocal’s domain. We show the hidden side of humanity, the side you can’t show in society. The White Swan is also a concept in Kagune that isn’t exactly a concept but more of a demonstration that belief is different for everyone and that we wanted to show the difference in humanity. It’s a difference in thinking, a dual-nature.
 
 
 
 
 
– I see! So it’s the hidden nature of humanity… In that case, what kind of themes often appear in the Black Swan’s songs?
 
Rena: Actually, every song has its own theme. All our songs are very different and not one is the same. The only constant theme would be that we like to use very real concepts, like in human nature and in society. But, again, when you hear them live, even then the themes change very subtly depending on the performance and emotions we put into them.
 
Itsuki: I think that the themes in our songs are very unlike most other bands you see.
 
Len: Every theme is very dark. We show the negative aspects of humanity.
 
Makoto: We follow the band and the ideas behind the band. It’s what gives us our image.
 
Jin: Again, it’s the hidden side of humanity, the parts you can’t show to the world.
 
 
 
 
 
– If you could choose one song, what song would you want people to listen to the most?
 
Len: Oh, our first single, ‘The Hopeless’. At that time, we all decided on the theme, whereas now usually Jin decides. So, for me, that song was like the glue that brought us all together. I want everyone to listen to it.
 
Makoto: ‘Ushinai’. I think it really shows the Black Swan for who we are.
 
Jin: I can’t choose one because it hasn’t been made yet. I think that the song that I’ll like the most is still within me somewhere and I’m excited for the day I’ll eventually be able to produce it.
 
 
 
 
 
– So alongside very dark concepts, the Black Swan have a very strong performance style. For example, during the intermission, Rena uses a talk box to build the tension. Why did you decide to use a talk box? What was the inspiration behind it?
 
Rena: Well, we’ve never seen anyone use a talk box like it before, so I wanted to try it out. And we like to do new and different things in the Black Swan.
 
 
 
 
 
– What kind of performance do you aim to give every time you’re onstage? What feelings do you want to convey to the audience?
 
Rena: We’re mainly concerned with conveying what it truly is to be a Visual Kei band; so we have the make-up and stylized songs. We want to make the audience use all five senses during our performances and give them a new experience. Again, we like to do things that other people haven’t done.
 
Itsuki: I want to give original ideas. Like in Kagune, so please listen to it for us!
 
Len: I want to give a pretty fierce, masculine performance.
 
Makoto: For me, I want to fully display the band’s image and every emotion we feel throughout the performance. I also want the audience to be able to see our continuing growth and the progression we’re making with our songs.
 
Jin: Lives are a vision. They’re something you experience in their raw form. Everything is very much in the moment, so our performance always changes. Performances aren’t just about sound, they’re about everything and have a totally different approach from recording in the studio.
 
 
 
 
 
– Today is the 3-Man Live Concert with Femme Fatale and Hollowgram. When you first met these bands, what impression did they give you?
 
Rena: Femme Fatale performed at our sponsored event for us before, and at that time I was struck by how strong Kaya’s vocal performance was. They also have this unique, hidden world view that is pretty impressive. And they’re cool. As for Hollowgram, we saw them last year and I thought that they had a really cool stage performance and that their music was amazing. In April, we did a 2-man tour together and thought that this time we wanted to play Tokyo together as well.
 
Itsuki: Oh, they’re so cool…
 
Len: Femme Fatale have a really amazing take on the world around them. Hollowgram…are somehow healing for me. As soon as they step on stage, I can’t help admiring them and thinking how great their songs are and it… it heals me. Yeah.
 
Makoto: I first met Kaya 3 or 4 years ago, and I was struck by how perfect his MC and performance was. Musically, he was important to me so when he made a band, I couldn’t help but be excited. As for Hollowgram, I really like Ryo’s previous band, and I can still recall most of their music to this day. I hadn’t ever met them, but I loved their songs and wanted to hear more. So when Hollowgram were formed, it had a huge effect on me; and I’m just really happy to have two bands that I love so much performing with us here today.
 
Jin: Iori from Femme Fatale is an acquaintance of mine, so I knew him from old but… when I saw them, it was Kaya’s power that struck me. The impression he left on me was amazing and I just couldn’t wait to see him again –laughs- Hollowgram have a very grown-up way of performing and writing songs. I really do like them as a band.
 
 
 
 
 
– Could you briefly explain the concept of the release due out on 26th August, Kagune?
 
Rena: Kagune is our 3rd single as we move towards our first year together as a band, so we wanted to make a release that involved every member in some way. Like most Black Swan songs, Kagune also explores the idea of real, human emotion and what is expected of a person in society.  If we talk about the concept directly, although the title is directly involved in the songs, each song itself has a different take on the world and themes behind the release.
 
Itsuki: Kagune is a pretty intense, violent release. I think that if you listen to it, you’ll understand what it’s all about immediately. You can also clearly see our development as a band in Kagune  so I really want people to listen to it. The second song has a great atmosphere! I have a rare guitar solo in it, and the solo itself has this really pleasing simple, rock feel to it. So… please listen out for it! The third song is really easy to listen to, and I think it’s a great song! Listen to it for me! Actually, all of the songs are different, so it’s kind of exciting.
 
Len: The drums are really busy throughout, so it’s pretty tiring. –laughs- You’ll completely understand the songs if you read the lyrics as you listen to them. Oh, and please come to see it live, since I’m trying so hard on the drums –laughs-
 
Makoto: There are 3 songs on the release. The 1st is a Jin song, the 2nd is a Makoto – my – song, and the 3rd song is a Jin song again. They’re all very different, but pretty intense.
 
Jin: Actually, the theme comes from my favourite manga, Tokyo Ghoul. It’s kind of my feelings on the storyline. It’s not a direct report or anything, but I think the creator’s take on society is a very pertinent world view and I wanted to express the same ideas too.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
– So let’s talk more about yourselves. What’s something you’ve become interested in recently?
 
Rena: Recently I’ve got really into muscle training. I probably do it 2 times every week… or two… or so… at home. Whenever I’m not busy, really.
 
Itsuki: Going to hospital. –laughs- I kind of…strained my wrist (what’s ‘strain’ in English? Oh. Thank you). Yeah, I strained my wrist playing guitar too much!
 
Len: Muscle training… but I don’t do it with Rena. We do it separately at home. Oh, and I’m addicted to this baseball game on my phone.
 
Makoto: Acoustic guitar. It’s very different from electric guitar so I really enjoy listening to it. There’s something soothing about it.
 
Jin: The book, Kyodan X. I don’t read very often, but when I picked this book up, I didn’t leave my house for 3 days! –laughs- I’m sure that it’ll will be influence the songs I write like Tokyo Ghoul did!
 
 
 
 
 
– Where would you like to go abroad?
 
Rena: I want to go to Germany and drink German beer.  Or Amsterdam for its atmosphere.
 
Itsuki: I would go anywhere famous, especially places well known for their rock music.
 
Len: I’ve never really thought about it… I guess, Europe? I like Japan so… I don’t know. Europe, probably. I’d try Europe.
 
Makoto: Italy. I’ve been there before and I really like the atmosphere of the little towns, so I’d like to go again.
 
Jin: If it’s for personal travel, I want to go to Egypt to see the pyramids. If it’s for a live, I would go anywhere.
 
 
 
 
 
– What does the word ‘music’ mean to you?
 
Rena: It’s my life.
 
Itsuki: Oh… wow. I don’t really know myself… I guess it’s…the definition of me as a person? Yeah. I think that’s about right.
 
Len: Whoa. Deep question. –laughs- I guess… exactly how the kanji reads – ‘sound’ and ‘fun’. When you play music, you can lift your own feelings and there are rarely times where you feel down. I just really want to enjoy it.
 
Makoto: It’s difficult to express in just one word… I’ve done music a long time and it’s part of me. I want it to appear in every day of my life, and just do it a lot… I guess, yeah, music is my life.
 
Jin: It’s a way of expressing myself. Visual Kei isn’t really just something you look at, it’s the whole sound and the appearance and the performance aspect that is very important too. It’s an art-form.
 
 
 
 
 
– KERBEROS  INTERNATIONAL is a site aimed at foreign fans. Is there anything you would like to say to those overseas fans?
 
Rena: In Visual Kei, there are hundreds of bands, some of them looking and sounding the same. Yet those fans chose to listen to us. Since we want to become a bigger and better band for them from here on out, I guess I’d just like to say I’m very thankful.
 
Itsuki: I really want to meet you all. I want to go everywhere and anywhere to see you, so please wait for me! But, if you have the chance, definitely come see us live in Japan! Actually, I really love foreign fans because they always get so into the music and seem to have so much fun, so I really want to do a live abroad!
 
Len: I’m very grateful to them. I would love them to come and see our music live. You won’t really understand what we are as a band if you don’t see us perform on stage and soak up that atmosphere. So, if you get the chance, please come and see us.
 
Makoto: I’m always astounded by the support we get through fan mail and twitter form overseas fans. Even if I can’t understand it, I’m always so thankful and really want to give something back.
 
Jin: We really want to go abroad and perform, so please wait for us! But if you have the chance, come and experience us in Japan too!
 
 
 
 
 
The Black Swan
 
Vocalist: Jin 儿
 
Bassist: Rena
 
Drummer: Len 煉
 
Guitarist: Makoto 誠
 
Guitarist: Itsuki 樹

SET-LIST at 2015/01/23:
 
SE.When I see the elephantman fly
01.The PURGE
02.unfulfilled
03.NAVY
04.Drama queen
05.VOICE
06.035
07.distance of...
08.アメニウタエバ(ame ni utaeba)
09.Stealth
 
EN1
01.The PURGE-unplugged ver.-
02.the:Øry
 
EN2
01.The PURGE
 

omg...I do remember all those things back then in NEGA, but that doesn't mean I can't see he IS a talented guy... he was bullied cause he is actually like one of the most shyest guys in the vk scene... plus he was the young one, the fragile "girl" of the band... the easy-to-anything, and you know that cause Yuu was the dark one. lmao but he does have good skills and I believe it's because the way his soul is. I think that's why he made an awesome job in NEGA. This GIO band, I liked it, yeah, though it seems that style wasn't made for him, at least not with those members. Anyways... I do care about him and hope the best for him.

well if that is true then Jin(assuming he's the great mastermind there) deserves The Savior of VK title.
what could be better than telling some retarded bangya's in their faces to fuck off? right, only kicking them in their faces

their live-limited one-coin single "Dollyに紅(Dolly ni beni)" will be released at their presents live "as prelude…" at Shinjuku RUIDO K4 at 2015/09/07 (500yen)

Yes, he's not a very talented vocalist. But so what? You don't have to be very talented at what you do, be it singing, playing the guitar, bass, drums or whatever, as long as you're able to sound good and make good riffs/create good atmosphere, and you can do those things without being a very talented guitarist/bassist/drummer/vocalist. Being talented is so fucking overrated.

If I see any more personal attacks in this thread, may they be implied at one person or just aimed at a broad group of people, or any attempt to put down people's opinions by ad hominems, I will hand out warnings on the double. Get over yourself people, and accept that not everyone likes the same things you do.
 
My banhammer is yearning for some action after a long period of rest, so be careful.
 

ITT: people insulting other people that don't share their opinions about a vocalist. MH, I thought we were past this. If you have nothing to post about the band THE BLACK SWAN, don't post.

Jin has an unique voice, and most VK fans don't seem to like unique voices nowadays. 
 
The criticism he receives is ridiculous, really, having read that last entry on his blog back then about how he thought himself to be a horrible vocalist, and that he let his fans down, it was just terrible to know he'd allow himself to be driven that far up the walls by a group of cunts who, instead of appreciating music, can only criticize it. 
 
I thought because of that he was the last one to come back with a new band because of how deep people have buried him, but I'm honestly glad he's back because he is an awesome person with great charisma, and a musician with a tremendous insight in music. 

Personally I think I like this mini more than their album. Both releases have about the same number of songs that I'd put on repeat (thus making AS pound-for-pound stronger to me) Benjo, Pedo. and Takadanobaba Alien are gold to me and I kind of like the other track more the more I hear them.
 
Good review I'm so happy this is featured :]

MEJIBRAY from SHOXX POSTER MAG




credit on pictures

their distributed single will be released at their live since Sendai NeoBrotherZ at 2014/06/20 and through indie CD stores at 2014/06/21 (limited 10000)
 
[track list]
01.(8-bit)ch
02.Psycho=Jet
03.CLUBSICK(Short ver.)

My computer thinks the VENOMS.app folder is an actual .app application file. My poor computer is so confused.
Anyway, VENOMS.app might be my favourite MEJIBRAY release. It's sort of tied with THE "420" THEATRICAL ROSES. I'm honestly surprised by how much I'm hyping this release. I didn't have very high hopes for it since it was announced, although the previews did sound good, and I kept forgetting about the release date, but I guess a day or two ago, I started getting VENOMS stuck in my head, and I saw it on iTunes and was like, eh maybe I'll get it from the UK store since US gets snubbed and JP costs more.
I'm glad I did buy it, because I love it! Every song on this release is great! Even the ones that have throwbacks to previous songs. kairi and Until... are my favourites, and I love the symphonic elements. If other MEJIBRAY songs have had synthesised string arrangements, they haven't been done like this before. The songs on this mini are slower, which I really like. I think ACME is the only fast song on the mini.
I am feeling VENOMS.app HYPE! I might delete the SE bonus tracks, though.