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Axius reacted to WhirlingBlack in VA DUAL CORE SUMMIT the FINAL「10th Trajectory 2007〜2017 」 release
The weird part is that there was several unreleased Black:List songs that probably were recorded in some form or another... why not release those instead of pumping out the same three tracks over and over?
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Axius reacted to emmny in DIMLIM Ba.Tsubasa & Dr.Issei will depart
no one outside of 5 foreign fans care about this meme debacle it had literally nothing to do with anything
ps his english is clearly not good i dont think he was trying to say anything about ryuya
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Axius reacted to suji in DIMLIM Ba.Tsubasa & Dr.Issei will depart
OH THAT ISSEI GUY??
Good, good riddance to that prick....
...wait, isn't he the leader tho? cuz that's what i've been hearing from various ppl
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Axius reacted to Peace Heavy mk II in 勇企 (Yuuki) (ex-UnsraW ➡ DOAK) solo project, "kallistie" will perform
It's interesting that for each project he's in, Yuuki seems to work with completely different people (with the exception of Shou also being on Core the Child)
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Axius reacted to Vitne Eveille in I met YOSHIKI and asked about western visual kei
The other day I met YOSHIKI. I was at a showing of We Are X in Oslo, Norway. Norway doesn't have a huge VK scene so I was happy he had come. It turned out to be his first time in Norway.
I asked him "Can western bands be visual kei?" - He laughed and replied "Of course!"
So I followed up with "If a western band is to be visual kei, is there something they must adhere to, in terms of style or aesthetic?"
He explained VK is more of a mindset, born out of them feeling like they didn't really fit in anywhere. As he said, they played "super heavy" and "super soft" music. He also told me about a festival he hosted recently where the bands were everything from metal to pop, and there was even a band that didn't play music (that got some laughs around the room). He summed everything up by saying it really isn't a genre, but more of a mindset allowing yourself to be as creative as you want. And it also generally has makeup.
I am summing these things up from memory.
So here's my take on VK:
1. You must be influenced by Japan/Japanese music (because after all, it originates from Japan).
2. Make creative use of makeup/visuals.
3. Be somewhat diverse in terms of style.
4. Be doing your own thing confidently (basically: be true to yourself, because people and fans can see through you being a cookie-cutter).
So basically, no you don't have to have a lolita in the band. One member doesn't have to wear a surgical facemask at all times. You don't have to have death-metal growls in your music. Some music fans within genres and subcultures get really elitist and that gets irritating, especially when people say that VK is only Japanese (so is glam-metal only truly American? Can you not make Brazilian samba music if you aren't from Brazil?). VK is unique in that it is vague but also has a meaning. A band alone isn't just "visual kei" but "visual kei rock" would be a better indicator. I think in that sense, the addition of the term "visual kei" before "rock" to me would indicate the above traits I listed, like being influenced by Japan, be somewhat "different" in terms of makeup/visuals and potentially have a diverse musical style.
I had a blast meeting YOSHIKI. He's a funny and nice guy, and it was an honor having him in Norway.
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Axius reacted to Yukami in ex-ZAKLIA members new limited-period band "Mummy" has formed
It is nice to see the old components of MEJIBRAY under a different name
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Axius reacted to Kiryu999 in New Band ノクト (nokuto) has formed
Not bad. Clean vocals are a bit too low, the instruments are drowning it
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Axius reacted to chemicalpictures in What video games are you currently playing?
Currently playing lots and lots of CS:GO (who would say such old timer game could hook me up so hard after so long...), Some Fallout 4, which I'm finding way too similar to F3, and to be honest, if it wasn't for the interesting world set up, I'd probably have already given up by now. The gameplay is too clunky to be satisfying. Wish the series would return to 1 and 2 roots...
Also, there's a nice little game on steam for all you Megaman X widows out there (summoning @YuyoDrift) called 20XX. It's a procedurally generated Megaman X, basically. Nice upgrades, great music and most importantly, TIGHT controls. Check kotaku's article out: http://kotaku.com/20xx-is-a-procedural-mega-man-x-and-it-feels-perfect-1797965399
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Axius reacted to Alkaloid in New band "登校拒否" (Tôkô kyohi) ➡ "モンダイジ!" (Mondaiji!) have formed
According to the link @doomsoul136 posted, they changed their name to モンダイジ!(Mondaiji!)
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Axius reacted to suji in New band "登校拒否" (Tôkô kyohi) ➡ "モンダイジ!" (Mondaiji!) have formed
Aww sweet, full band histories!! Thanks for the awesome find!
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Axius got a reaction from suji in New band "登校拒否" (Tôkô kyohi) ➡ "モンダイジ!" (Mondaiji!) have formed
I found this? I dont know if it is correct
http://www.visualvice.com/?page=actualite_view&id=9980
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Axius got a reaction from zetork in NOAH (ex.Avanchick) solo project "NOAH PROJECT" has formed
It was only one song i think
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Axius reacted to nekkichi in New band だるま喰ったら龍ニ成ル (Daruma Kuttara Ryuu ni Naru) has formed
lmao they look like classic oshare henniez navigating through an acid trip, and sound like an √eight garage cover band
color me amused
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Axius reacted to Manji 卍 in まみれた(Mamireta) new single "お邪魔します" release
this early DEZERT atmosphere...can't wait for more of these guys
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Axius reacted to yakihiko in DIMLIM
I'm still pretty much a D.I.D. fan, used to follow Akane since Paranoir and later to have Tekede joining as a drummer was really fabulous. Yeah, and I'm still waiting for Akane's new band.
I'm not a fan from what DIMLIM did so far, not about the instrumental part which is sometimes cool but I start to compare how the song would be with Akane on vocal and find the DIMLIM vocalist boring. Shame because I would like to follow DIMLIM cos of Tekede perfect drums skills.
About the yt link, it used to appears right after paste the url.
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Axius reacted to suji in ガメオベラ(Gameover) will disband
From their announcement, it appears that 0801弐209XX6 (former band of most of the members) will also perform at their live on November 20.
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Axius got a reaction from swagman in Blesscode
BLESSCODE
Vocal : Masaya(ex- KreuZ)
Guitar : 諒-ryou-(ex- C”LOW”N)
Guitar : 紫暮-shigure-
Bass : hiroki (ex-member )
Drums : ken(ex- C”LOW”N)
Honestly since there recent disbanding i really wanted to know peoples opinions and was surprised this band wasn't up here yet. Honestly i love this band. They made solid singles and improved on them a bunch with there re-recordings. This bands disbandment came a complete surprise to me and i feel as tho this band should have continued in a way. The complete best kinda breaks down this band the best way possible listening wise and i wanted to see peoples opinions.
My personal opinion is that some of there songs are just really catchy. Half of there songs have that energy flowing made me feel pumped a bit while also some of there some being soft/progressive at the same time not too slow and bland but not too fast and energetic. I like that a lot and it was pretty solid band overall.
Either way let me know your opinions. Thank you
Discography :
BLESS YOU -Complete Best-
Album 2017-03-01
THE OTHER SIDE
Single 2016-08-08
Imperial City
Single 2016-04-27
white / Regret Love
Single 2015-12-09
Mind Core
Mini album 2015-03-25
Bizarre
Single 2015-01-28
Eau de toilette
Single 2014-11-11
Byakuya ni hitoshizuku
Single 2014-06-01
CRIMSON HEARTS
Mini album 2013-11-25
THE BEGINNING CODE
Mini album 2013-04-28
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Axius reacted to VkBrutaliaN in Deviloof new album, "Devil's Proof" release + Gt.&Vo.Ray (ex-ベルゼモ (belzemo)) joins
this is SO true! ;D
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Axius got a reaction from The Reverend in ∞INFi2TY
∞INFi2TY
Vo.一葉(kazuha) (ex-Exdrasill)
Gt.しろ(shiro)(ex-オルガ(ORGE)-->シロビナ(shirobina))
Gt.たすけ(tasuke) (ex-SOMATIC GUARDIAN)
Ba.Maya
Ex- members:
Dr.DAIKI (ex-LёMON★CANDY)
Gt.kenchang (ex-E-BLAZE)
I was wondering peoples opinions about this band. They have released a good number of singles. Plus with there new mini album out i think this band has something good going for them. I honestly love a bunch of this band.
What are your favorites
Discography:
∞INFi2TY
1st Single 2015-05-01
HUM@NS
2nd Single 2015-07-03
Once for...
3rd Single 2015-11-04
EXIST
4th Single 2016-04-06
Dual×Face
5th Single 2016-09-28
Just the beginning
6th Single 2017-04-05
Hysteric Kanjouron (ヒステリック感情論)
1st Mini album 2017-09-06
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Axius reacted to yakihiko in ラッコ (LACK-CO.) new album, "弱肉教職" (Jakunikukyoushoku) release
Tenten made a model appearence to his clothing brand "KRY" (which he runs with Yoshiatsu from DADAROMA and another friend).
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Axius reacted to JukaForever in Zin from Jupiter will depart
Secretly hoping Hizaki gets Juka off of fishing and back to singing dope epics again
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Axius reacted to zaa_zaa in Zin from Jupiter will depart
Thank god. Not surprised.
Jupiter shouldn't even exist in the first place.
Hizaki and Teru can concentrate on Versailles, the drummer should just return to Roach - that's what I hope is gonna happen.
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Axius reacted to RedxDesire in Blesscode
I really liked them
it is a shame they have separated
imperial city and regret love was my favorite songs