For my dears

way too many. def those you posted too, @AimiGen7. Gauze is a great album, Tsumi to Batsu is an absolute fav, as well as the other famous classics, like raison d'etre, ZAN, Schwein no isu and of course Mazohyst of decadence. Will forever be my fav Dir en grey album (and I will forever not get used to their remakes, except maybe for the new ZAN, since it does sound at least like the original)
 
Also seconding La'Mule. I prefer inspire and Sterilization over Curse though.
 
 
That PV too. Classic 2edgy 90s/early 00s cheese.
 
Madeth too had such amazing songs. For some reason i do not stan missantroop or Lucifer as much (as most other people do), instead I luv their album opener (+ the intro, because scary baby screams are the best in VK)
 
 
I generally have big soft spot for matina bands. Usually the dark and edgy stuff, but Syndrome delivered some good melodic tunes as well:
 
 
 
Do we also count the early 00s and newer (or recently formed) kote bands as oldschool? Like Shulla,Etcetera, Metis Gretel, La'veil Mizeria, etc.?
 
 

If you like missalina rei, let me tell you we can be best friends, lmao.

Hello and welcome!

all my days are bad days

all my days are bad days

This thread already got a bit old but anyway I really like what everyone said here. I've been struggling with a deep depression for like almost three years, taking a lot of pills, drinking a lot and many other things... so I really don't care about sharing this. so yeah, sometimes I have a lot of suicidal thoughts and I'm always having nightmares. I also don't sleep a lot because of all the pills and the tons of coffee I drink everyday. Like someone said it already, you're all pretty brave to share this kind of stuff.

SEX VIRGIN KILLER new album "VAZINISM" will be released at 2017/03/08 (13songs, 2592 yens)
It will be Recorded and Mixed by Atsuo (Boris)‬
 
[tracklist]
01. Dead End Breaker
02. I・BA・RA
03. Under The Hopeless World
04. Zero
05. Overkill
06. In Blue Eyes
07. 悪魔の歌 -Devil Song-
08. カリソメノイズ
09. Virgin Killer
10. Night Walker
11. Rock Out
12. サヨナラ 幻の君へ
13. SEX or DIE
 

have they not seen their pvs or

lol rip

Insanity Injection just announced on Twitter that they are firing one of their dual vocalists, Chaos. The reason given was that he "...was involved in deplorable events on many occasions." 
 
The band is not announcing any disbandment or further lineup changes, and will continue as a 3-piece band. 
 
 
 

I don't see how Kazuki ex-Due le quartz was a bad drummer.
 
And as for Sakito, I remember a friend of mine once suggested some singers like him possibly sing like that due to their hearing. It is not that their voices are unable to hit certain notes; it is the way they hear that conditions their singing...
I never had problems with Sakito's singing style and, even though it would have been nice if he could have always hit the right key still I like his voice.

Bob Dylan

OP, notice the difference between the troll comments and personal opinion. I noticed many of these people just want to troll, because it's currently cool, or they dislike the fanbase of a certain band. Also, many fans just can't stand any form of criticism about their favorites, which isn't a good thing, either. Unless it's a troll, then simply ignore it, because they will say anything to keep provoking you.
 
I actually think that obsessive fangirls and people being rude to each other during the concerts is a bigger problem than some comments on the internet. We all can have our opinions, but we shouldn't do hateful and annoying shit to each other in the real life, since the group of fans is getting smaller and smaller.

メガマソ(Megamasso) new album "天使崩壊(tenshi houkai)" will be released on 2017/06/21.

I feel like Mako from deadman is pretty underrated. Also, I know he gets (or used to get a lot of shit), but my heart has a soft spot for Sakito from Dué le quartz.
 
Back in the day I felt like Asagi from D was super overrated. I can't stand his voice. 

Just the casual anxiety/depression knocking at my door hehe

For me it was D with their album 'The name of the ROSE'.

all my days are bad days

(The look associated with Jigyakuteki Sennoukokka, and Haikei, Haranbanjou Biyori)
 
So I decided to do a review of these two releases because they're really special to me. I'll explain why, but first, let's give some background on Memento Mori:
Memento Mori was an AnguraKei band formed in 2010 from the session band, Jigsaw. The members came from all around the Tokyo indie scene. Lead singer Ai (Now Mei in Kuroyuri to Kage) came from the band Rose Valley, whose guitarist also played support guitar for Tsubaki's (Was Koyomi in Kuroyuri) old band, Yukiline (which also had Chiaki from Dezert). Jin and Yohan (Now Kuro and K respectively) both came from a band called Icecream. The earliest prototype to Memento Mori is a band called Arutema, which had Ai, Tsubaki, and Yohan (Then, Ai and Tsubaki were known as ISOLA and Akaya). The other guitarist was Ya, and the drummer was named HIDE. Guitarist Jin and and drummer Carua replaced Ya and Hide and the band was christened "Jigsaw". Jigsaw would then sign to Dear Dolce records, and renamed Memento Mori. 
Jigyakuteki Sennoukka was their first album. It was released under Dear Dolce records. Originally, Haikei Haranbanjou Biyori was also going to be released on Dear Dolce, but the label closed. So after Dear Dolce closed, Memento Mori and Piece were resigned to Asakasa Kougyou music (Aka-on), which was originally a sublabel of Dear Dolce that held Raddock (Whose drummer would go on to be in Kuroyuri to Kage). The first album was originally recorded with drummer Carua, but he left two days before it's release. So drummer Yue replaced him. 
 
Now that you know the history, let me explain why this album and EP are special to me. Memento Mori was one of the first Vkei bands I got into. They charmed me with their sound and use of Japanese instruments, and Ai's vocals captivated me. This band has always been a favourite of mine, and helped me get through hard times. Safe to say, I hold a passion for this band. 
Now let's get onto the review!!
 
Jigyakuteki Sennoukokka: 
1. Red Rabbit:
This is possibly the perfect intro track. It's not too short, not too long, is very energetic, and let's you know what this band is about. It's a very catchy piece that will get stuck in your head. 
2. Sakurabi Awaki Samidare Ni -Aitou No I-:
This is a rerecording of a song from an earlier single. This time, a regular Koto (Japanese harp) was used. Before such, a Taishogoto (Japanese harp with typewriter keys) was used in the single version. This is an aggressive track that requires headbanging. Lots of Metalcore influence in this one. Ai's growls and screams really add to the heaviness, and the guitar solo in what originally was the breakdown really added to the already amazing song. 
3. Seiaku Linda:
Also from a single, this one is a bit more upbeat with a very audible bassline. This also introduces Memento Mori's love of pinch harmonics, as they're commonly used throughout the song. The drums in the beginning also show Carua's amazing skills. Too bad he wasn't in the band long enough though. 
4. Mosaic Jishukisei:
This track isn't actually on the album, but is listed as a track for some odd reason. IDK if it was meant to be a hidden track, or if it was scrapped at the last second. It's just not on there. 
5. Kairaku Nonfiction:
This one is a bit jazzier, starting out with a drum groove and a smooth bassline. Then trumpets go off and the main riff kicks in. This also shows Ai's vocal skills, as he uses a lot of heavy vibrato, something we wouldn't hear much of until Kuroyuri to Kage. 
6. Iris:
This one is a semiacoustic piece, and while it is the quintessential soft song, it doesn't feel stereotypical or forced. It feels straight from the heart. Jin takes the acoustic parts while Tsubaki takes the electric parts. Mei's voice is also a bit rawer in this, making it feel more genuine. 
7. Monochrome Death:
This heavy piece uses a lot of staccato notes, and screams. It also seems to change feel throughout the song, going from major, to minor. Though, the lyrics are a bit cringey, especially the English ones such as "DESPERATE SCENERY IS BLURRED. ENDLESS SORROW. PUBIC TREE. MONOCHROME DEATH". Like, the hell is a pubic tree? Do I even want to know??
8. Kiku No Kasa to Kagome Uta:
This is Memento Mori's first ever song, being released as a single earlier. The thrash influenced riffing and drum beats really give it a dark feel. Originally, a PV was made for this song, but only a PV spot was released. The chorus is also fun to sing along to. I find myself harmonising every time. 
9. Merry Chainsaw:
Also rerecorded from an earlier single, this starts out with Jin using a wah effect on the guitar. Ai also gives a more aggressive feel to the vocals compared to the single version. It's a dark song, about.. well.. I'm not entirely sure since I don't speak Japanese, but the title is "Merry Chainsaw", so, it's kind of obvious. 
10. Murder Doll:
The last song on the album, also on their first single, this ties up the album perfectly. It's dark atmosphere, and aggressive song structure really wraps up the album. Often, live, this song is extended so the band can interact with the audience. If I could compare it to another, I'd say it fits the role that "Zan" did on Dir En Grey's first album. 
 
Haikei Haranbanjou Biyori: 
This is the EP released after the first album, and the second release to feature drummer Yue (Who was previous featured with the band's addiction to the Dear Dolce omnibus). This takes in more traditional Japanese influence, and including doom metal and sludge metal influenced riffing, along with Eroguro themed lyrics. This is probably influenced from the band Ningen Isu, which was known for their eroguro themes, sabbathy riffing, and Japanese folk feel. Sadly, because of the low budget as a result of changing labels, and the rushed production, the sound quality isn't that good. The kick drums are barely audible. But for this album, it's not needed. 
1. Kyoumei Youkou:
This is the SE tract to the EP. It starts out with Synth Drums and then goes into a Shamisen melody. At the end, you hear Hishigi clappers, which really set the stage (Kabuki theatre pun intended) for this album. 
2. Joroya:
This was the song that got me into Memento Mori. It was the first to have a PV, and is possibly one of their best pieces. The gritty, slowed down riffing with the Shakuhachi and Shamisen really give a unique vibe. The song's meaning though is quite weird. I can't be for sure, but it seems as if it's about a prostitute who is taken advantage by an incubus, until she turns against the incubus and refuses service?? Unfortunately, this song got the band in a lot of trouble for accusations that they were copying Kiryu, even though Memento Mori and Kiryu are very different bands. Also, if Memento Mori is copying Kiryu, Kiryu is copying Byakura, and Byakura is copying Birushana. 
3. Oiran Chourou:
This song is a similar one to Joroya, in both sound and lyrics. This one, however, is about a prostitute in Yoshiwara. In this one, Ai goes in between deep and androgynous vocals more often.
4. Suzaku:
Another semiacoustic piece, this one is slower compared to Iris. Ai also goes in between androgynous and regular vocals. The lyrics are emotional and from the heart, being about someone you miss dearly. I can sympathise with this one on many levels. 
5. Bankoku, Akagami Reijou:
This one is quite unique. It has a militaristic feel with the rythm guitar using military drum rythms, and powerful vocals. And that fits the meaning of the song. During the end of WW2, Japan was really losing the war, fighting on two fronts. Americans on the pacific, and Russians and British in Asia. This song takes place during a battle in China, where Ai says he hopes to go home soon, then tells his troops that they need to fight for their country. It's their mother. It's their father. It's their children. It's them. It's Japan.
6. Rampowezu to Komoriuta:
The last song on the EP, this one is normally romanised as Ranpoezu to Komoriuta. However, N before P in Japanese is romanised and pronounced as M, and 絵 in archaic dialect is pronounced "We". The song starts off with an old recording of Buddhist Sutras, then goes into the intro riff, with a phaser effect on the guitars. The lyrics often make references to Japanese children's songs, such as Kagome Kagome. It's the perfect ending song, as it just feels like it couldn't go anywhere else. 
 
In conclusion, Jigyakuteki Sennoukokka and Haikei Haranbanjou Biyori are amazing releases, from a very unique band. It is really sad that Memento Mori no longer preforms as Memento Mori, because these songs were a gift to the Vkei scene. 
What do you think about the releases? What are your favourite songs? What do you think of Memento Mori? Feel free to tell me!

http://youtu.be/KgTDFTOdah4
 
追憶
Tsuioku
Reminiscence

静寂に生きる事を　許されない華になるならば
Seijaku ni ikiru koto o
If I turn out
Yurusarenai hana ni naru naraba
Like this flower that isn't permitted to exist in peace
悲しみに色づく花を咲かせ
Kanashimi ni irozuku hana o sakase
Make me bloom sorrow-stained blossoms
軈て君の「生命の花」も思いでの中だけに
Yagate kimi no 'inochi no hana' mo omoide no naka dake ni
I wonder if your 'flower of life', too
華を咲かせたいと　願うのでしょうか?
Hana o sakasetai to
Will soon wish to blossom
Negau no deshou ka?
Only inside my memories

「蒼い月の光に溶けて行く君の亡骸を
'Aoi tsuki no hikari ni tokete iku kimi no nakigara o
'Forever and ever I kept watching over
いつまでも僕は見守り続けていた
Itsu made mo itsu made mo  boku wa mimamori tsuzuketeita
Your remains, melting into the blue moonlight
やがて涸れてしまう　この綺麗な花を
Yagate karete shimau
Soon dried up
Kono kireina hana o
This lovely flower
君の為に命有る限り　いつまでも咲かせ続けよう」
Kimi no tame ni inochi aru kagiri
As long as there is life in it
Itsu made mo itsu made mo  sakase tsuzukeyou'
Forever and ever I will keep making it bloom for you'

人は何故　死に逝くの　悲しみの雨の中で…
Hito wa naze
Why do people
Shi ni yuku no
Leave to die
Kanashimi no ame no naka de…
Under the grieving rain...
それが運命ならば　僕は苦しみを愛すだろう
Sore ga unmei naraba
If all of this was fate
Boku wa kurushimi o aisu darou
Maybe I'm in love with pain
せめてもう一度　許させるのならば
Semete mou ichido
If I had permission to
Yurusaseru no naraba
Just once more
あの日の二人に戻りたい
Ano hi no futari ni modoritai
I want to return to that day with you

呪われた魔鏡に映る　残酷な記憶が　今　蘇る
Norowareta makyou ni utsuru
A cruel memory
Zankokuna kioku ga
Reflected in the devil's cursed mirror
Ima
Is now
Yomigaeru
Coming back to life

黒死蝶ノ花束
Kokushichou* no hanataba
Bouquet of black death butterflies

「黒き花を愛した人･･」　それは甘く冷酷な遊びに酔い死涸れる
 'Kuroki hana o aishita hito..'
'The one who loved black flowers..'
Sore wa amaku reikokuna asobi ni yoi shikareru
So sweetly drunk on your cruel game, drying up dead
死を急ぐ群れ舞うのは　浮かぶ彩は恐怖の予感の下に
Shi ni isogu mure ni mau no wa
Them, hastening death, fluttering about in a swarm
Ukabu iro** wa kyoufu no yokan no moto ni
Their color rising to the root of presentiments of terror

「白き花を愛した人･･」　名残惜しさ･･私怨･･涙流す
'Shiroki hana o aishita hito..'
'The one who loved white flowers..'
Nagorioshisa.. shien no.. namida nagasu
Regret.. resentment.. shedding tears
過ちに沈む雨雲は　禁句の言葉含み笑う
Ayamachi ni shizumu amagumo wa
A depressed raincloud of mistakes
Kinku no kotoba fukumi warau
Holding back the forbidden words you laugh

幼さの余る　幸薄き命
Osanasa no amaru
The remains of innocence
Sachi usuki inochi
A fortunate and delicate life
美しさ故に　この体、月に食われ逝く
Utsukushisa yue ni
Because it is so beautiful
Kono karada,
This body,
Tsuki ni kuware yuku
Eaten by the moon

淫ら乱れ至上の彩は「白」
Midara midare shijou no kage** wa 'shiro'
The obscene shadow of disordered dominance is 'white'
一夜限りの此の身委ね天高く舞踊る
Hitoyo kagiri kono mi yudane ten takaku mai odoru
For one last night I'll entrust this body to the sky dancing high
甘美く弱さ窺う瞳は「黒」
Amaku yowasa ukagau hitomi wa 'kuro'
The eyes spying on its sweet weakness are 'black'
悩ましさに身を清め、深くうたかたの夢に生きる
Nayamashisa ni mi o kiyome, fukaku utakata no yume ni ikiru
Cleansing the body deeply, seductively, living in the foam of fleeting dreams

愛し愛され理想の罠は「死」を…
Aishiaisare risou no wana wa 'shi' o…
The ideal of loving and being loved in return, a trap that made 'death'...
成り敢え無い「黒」と「白」よせめて両手に死の花束を
Nari aenai 'kuro' to 'shiro' yo semete ryoute ni shi no hanataba o
Tragic 'black' and 'white' at least take this bouquet of death with both of your hands
赤い糸など存在かった「裏切り」
Akai ito nado arienakatta 'uragiri'
The 'treachery' that a red string*** and the like didn't exist

灰になるまで此の身散らし、春に成る迄土に孵ろう
Hai ni naru made kono mi chirashi, haru ni naru made tsuchi ni kaerou
Scatter this body until it turns to ashes, make it sprout from the ground until it's spring again
 
 
 
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*The word  黒死蝶 - kokushichou literally translating to 'black death butterfly' is most likely derived from the word 黒死病 - kokushibyou meaning 'black death disease' - the plague.
**written 彩- 'aya' meaning color or paint
***referring to an invisible red string that connects fated lovers by their little fingers

「マリア」ガ眠ル懺悔ノ「柩」
'Maria' ga nemuru zange no 'hitsugi'
'Maria' sleeps in a 'coffin' of repentance


例えば僕から総ての色彩が　失われ闇に落ちて逝くよ
Tatoeba boku kara subete no iro ga
If, for example, all colors were taken  from me
Ushinaware yami ni ochite yuku yo
I'd fall into darkness
黒い箱庭に敷き詰めた十字架　悪意囁く絶望の「マリア」
Kuroi hakoniwa ni shikitsumeta juujika
A cross overgrown with a black miniature garden
Akui sasayaku zetsubou no 'Maria'
A desperate 'Maria' whispering evil

「月が満ちて行く　絶望に染まる
'Tsuki ga michite yuku
'The moon is waxing
Zetsubou ni somaru
Dyed in despair
青い血が　流れ出していた」
Aoi chi ga
Blue blood
Nagaredashiteita'
Has been shed'

覚醒れば光が満ち溢れていた　白い羽が舞う麗しの楽園
Kakuseireba hikari ga michi afureteita
When I awoke I was bathed in light
Shiroi hane ga mau uruwashi no rakuen
White feathers were dancing, a glorious paradise
美しきがこの体を包む　花園へ導く美徳の「マリア」
Utsukushiki ga kono karada o tsutsumu
Beauty wrapping up this body
Hanazono e michibiku bitoku no 'Maria'
A virtuous 'Maria' guiding me into a flower garden

罪を隠し　又　一人
Tsumi o kakushi hitori
Someone concealing a crime
Mata
Someone
Hitori
Once more
「マリア」が眠る懺悔ノ「柩」へ
'Maria' ga nemuru zange no 'hitsugi' e
Upside down I sneak a look
逆さまに覗く
Sakasama ni nozoku
Into the 'coffin' of repentance 'Maria' sleeps in
「柩」の中は絶望か花園か?
'Hitsugi' no naka wa zetsubou ka hanazono ka?
Inside that 'coffin', is it despair or a flowergarden?

人々は　皆　記憶の中で眠り
Hitobito wa
People are
Mina
All
Kioku no naka de nemuri
Sleeping inside their memories
現実から架空の空へと終焉
Genjitsu kara kakuu no sora e to kaeru
Returning from reality to a fictitious heaven
開いた「柩」へと導かれていた
Aita 'hitsugi' e to michibikareteita
Having been led to an opened 'coffin'
悲鳴と歓喜に歪む夜へ…
Himei to kanki ni yugamu yoru e…
Into a night that's bending with screams and pleasure...

もしも願いがただ一つだけ叶うなら
Moshimo negai ga tada hitotsu dake kanau nara
If only you could grant me this one wish
僕の背中に銀色の翼をください
Boku no senaka ni giniro no tsubasa o kudasai
Please give me silver wings on my back
見渡せば貴女は何処にも見えない…
Miwataseba anata wa doko ni mo mienai…
When I look around you are nowhere to be seen...
腐り逝く楽園…
Kusari yuku rakuen…
A paradise rotting away...

「絶望の柩を選ばされた貴女は　腐り逝く人々に取り憑かれた奇形の人形のよう
 'Zetsubou no hitsugi o erabasareta anata wa
'You, forced to choose the coffin of despair
Kusari yuku hitobito ni tori tsukareta kikei no ningyou no you
Became obsessed with the rotting people like they were your malformed dolls
ただ病的な感情を一人吐き散らせていた　震えた手首から蒼白く美しくも醜くも見
間違う
Tada byoutekina kanjou o hitori haki chiraseteita
The only thing you could do was spewing out your perverted emotions alone
Furueta tekubi kara aojiroku utsukushiku mo minikuku mo mimachigau
From trembling wrists, so pale, beautiful, yet ugly
冷酷な青い血を　横たわる無数の残骸たちの口へ　次々と注ぎ込んだ…
Reikokuna aoi chi o
You poured cruel blue blood
Yokotawaru musuu no zangaitachi no kuchi e
Into the mouths of the ruined ones lying there in countless numbers
Tsugitsugi to sosogikonda…
One by one...
僕を恨む貴女は　蘇り逝く残骸達を従え　きっと　僕を殺しに来るのだろう…」
Boku o uramu anata wa
Resenting me, it seems
Yomigaeri yuku zangaitachi o shitagae
Following the resurrecting ruined ones
Kitto
You are surely
Kitto boku o koroshi ni kuru no darou...'
Surely coming to kill me... '

「月が腐乱り逝く」
'Tsuki ga kusari yuku'
'The moon is festering'

月が死に老ける　悲しみに染まるマリアの姿は
Tsuki ga shi ni fukeru
The moon grows old and dies
Kanashimi ni somaru maria no sugata wa
Marias figure, dyed in sadness
逆さまに覗く　「柩」は貴女と奇怪な残骸達を吐き出す
Sakasama ni nozoku
Sneaking a look upside down
'Hitsugi' wa anata to kikaina zangaitachi o hakidasu
The 'coffin' spits out you and the strange ruined ones

今　私は貴女に囚われ
Ima
Now
Watashi wa anata ni toraware
I'm imprisoned by you
吊るされた罪が楽園を滅ぼす
Tsurusareta tsumi ga rakuen o horobosu
And the crime of hanging me ruins paradise
失明した白い眼球に刻まれた血文字は
Shitsumeishita shiroi medama ni kizamareta chi moji wa
The bloody letters you carved into my blinded white eyeballs
架空の瞳に血の涙が流れ出す様に
Kakuu no hitomi ni chi no namida ga nagaredasu you ni
To make tears of blood stream out of fictitious eyes

ドロドロと垂れ流していた私の…
Dorodoro to tarenagashiteita watashi no…
Gooey gooey, my discharging...
ケラケラと笑っていた　奇形の人形達
Kerakera to waratteita kikei no ningyoutachi
Cackling cackling, the malformed dolls were laughing

「マリア」が眠る懺悔の柩　血で血を洗う×××の様に
'Maria' ga nemuru zange no hitsugi
'Maria' sleeps in a coffin of repentance
Chi de chi o arau ××× no you ni
Washing off blood with blood like xxx

魔鏡に映る私の姿　残酷なる生命…「裏切り」の結末
Makyou ni utsuru watashi no sugata
My figure reflected in the devils mirror
Zankokunaru seimei… 'uragiri' no ketsumatsu
A life becoming cruel... An end with 'treachery'

Zwei
堕胎者ト盲目ナ中絶児･･69日目ノ阻害
Dataisha to moumoku na chuuzetsuji.. 69 nichime no sogai
An abortionist and a blind aborted child.. termination on the 69th day

赫い赫い「悲命」産み出す　死骸嘔き出す堕罪者と僕
Akai akai 'himei' umidasu
Giving birth to a red red 'sad life'
Shigai hakidasu dazaisha to boku
Me and the sinner squeezing out it's remains
命殺がれた痛み　未遂の僕は許さない
Inochi sogareta itami
Pain slicing pieces off my life
Misui no boku wa yurusanai
The attempt I am won't allow this

残酷なる　痛み　殺し　静かに叫ぶ堕胎者と僕
Zankokunaru
It gets cruel
Itami
Pain
Koroshi
Murder
Shizuka ni sakebu dataisha to boku
Me and an aborted child crying silently
奇形の僕を吊るし　苦痛の喜びさらけ出す
Kikei no boku o tsurushi
They hang up the deformity I am
Kutsuu no yorokobi sarakedasu
Exposing how much they enjoy my agony

…Despair…abash…suicide…
･･in the subconscious･･
･･in the subconscious･･
「DEATH」「VICE」「MAD」「SUICIDE」

･･モウ･･ワラエナイヨ･･「思考」･･歪マサレ･･
..Mou.. waraenai yo.. 'shikou'.. yugamasare..
..I can't laugh.. anymore.. 'my thinking'.. is distorted..
･･痺レ始メタ神経　脳髄ニ異常ガ･･発病･･
..Shibire hajimeta shinkei
..Nerves turning numb
Nouzui ni ijou ga.. hatsubyou..
Disorder attacks.. in my brain..

･･胎児ノ僕ガ崩レル　盲目ニ溶ケ爛レル･･
..Taiji no boku ga kuzureru
..The embryo I am is crumbling
Moumoku ni toketadareru..
Melting,  festering into blindness..
･･切リ刻マレ･･流レ出ス･･肉片トアタマ･･抜ケ殻･･
..Setsuri kizamare.. nagaredasu.. nikuhen to atama.. nukegara..
..Chopped up... pouring out.. pieces of flesh and my head.. cast-off skin..

「interruption」
××××シタ中絶児
××××shita chuuzetsuji
××××ed aborted child

･･Erosion･･to･･sad･･
「zwei」「drei」
･･Erosion･･to･･sad･･
「zwei」「drei」

…腐食シタ体…再生…蘇生シタ脳髄…
...Fushokushita karada… saisei… soseishita nouzui…
...A corroded body... resuscitation... A reorganizing brain...
EINS＝「人差し指」
          'Hitosashiyubi'
          'Index finger'
ZWEI＝「中指」
          'Nakayubi'
          'Middle finger'
DREI＝「薬指」
          'Kusuriyubi'
          'Ring finger'
VIER＝「親指」
          'Oyayubi'
          'Thumb'

･･切断･･
..Setsudan..
..Amputation..
 

Hello~
Some time ago I translated all of Madeth gray'lls lyrics to German and reading through those translations again I thought that their stories are so cool I should do it once more, this time in English, and share them with everyone who might be interested. orz
This time I also want to include all the small poems and stories printed on booklets and CDs that aren't directly related to a song and arrange everything in a way to make the tragedy a little more coherent because all the songs are loosely connected.
 
I'll post every song individually and add a list with the links here to keep things tidy. ;D
The structure is a somewhat chronical order, but if there are multiple versions I'll mostly choose the newer ones, because Hisuis writing improved quite a lot over time. There will propably be 6 acts, even though I know a classical drama should only have 5...
 
 
Prologue
0.  楽園の黒霧 - Black fog in paradise

Act I : 狂死楽園 - Mad Death Paradise
1.  呪ワレシ華ノ生命… - A cursed blossoms life...
2.  missantroop
3.  黒装束の調べ - Melody dressed in black
4.  狂死曲 - Mad Death Rhapsody
5.  狂死楽園 - Mad Death Paradise
 
Act II : 狂気に満ちた殺人劇 - Murder play abound in madness
6.  白昼夢の惨劇 - Daydream Tragedy
7.  血染めの喜劇 - Bloodstained Comedy
8.  オペラ座の悲劇 - Disaster at the opera house
 
Act III : 十字架の結末・・・ - The end of the cross...
9.  十字架の結末・・・ - The end of the cross...
10.  パラサイト - Parasite
11.  廃人狂イ人形 - Mad cripple puppet
 
Act IV : 罪深き冥華と追憶の懺麗死儀式 - Graceful confession ritual of sinful dark flowers and reminiscence
12.  Le　MISERABLE
13.  MOTHER COMPLEX
 
Act V : 魔鏡に映る呪われた罪人達と生命の終焉 - Cursed sinners reflected in the devils mirror and the demise of existence
14.  生命の終焉 - The demise of existence
15.  Zwei   堕胎者ト盲目ナ中絶児･･69日目ノ阻害 - Zwei    An abortionist and a blind aborted child.. termination on the 69th day
16.  「マリア」ガ眠ル懺悔ノ「柩」 - 'Maria' sleeps in a 'coffin' of repentance
17.  黒死蝶ノ花束 - Bouquet of black death butterflies
18.  追憶 - Reminiscence
19. Lucifer
to be continued...
 
 
I'd very much appreciate any help finding mistakes. D; Neither English nor Japanese is my native language and the lyrics are so bizarre it's not always easy. Please note that in some songs the imagery and scenes described are very graphic.
 
Hisui mentioned in Interviews that he started to write grotesque and apocalyptic lyrics after surviving the great Kobe earthquake that killed 6434 people in his hometown, including his girlfriend.

I'm tired of dealing with all these crazy people, I just wanna fuck. I don't care about relationships anymore, it's the same played out cycle.