VulgarKingdom

THIS. I also totally agere on rping someone I feel comfortable with and know a lot about.
 
I always end up going with the flow, seeing whom I meet and creating crack pairing lmao
 
Are there any good communities for VK rolepay in the English speaking side of fb? I'm desperate for some RP in English, need to polish my writting skills.

Hello welcome to the forum, i'm also quite new here ^^
Hope we can both enjoy it.

So I thought here we should contribute to a list of starter bands for those who are wanting to get into old Vkei. 
So first, let me get an unpopular opinion out of the way: Dir en Grey and X Japan aren't good starters. You won't find many other bands through them, and in the case of Dir en Grey, only the first 3 albums are "old school". 
Rather, I'd seperate things into specific kinds of old school bands. The 80's, and 90's. Usually we just lump these all into old school, but there are major differences. 
What I generally feel to be a good starter band is one that will introduce you to the scene, but also get you to try other bands within it. Generally with X Japan... you'll just find more X Japan. 
 
First, if I were to introduce someone to 80's/early 90's Vkei, I'd go with D'erlanger. They were one of the earliest Vkei bands to get popular.  Aion is also a good choice to introduce someone to the Thrash Metal that defined the era. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF8UlkpF5iI (video won't embed but it's La Vie en Rose by D'erlanger)
 
However, if I were going to introduce someone to mid to late 90's vkei, it'd definitely be a Soleil band. Literally any will work. La'Mule, S, With Sexy, etc. 
 
So what are your thoughts? How do you introduce people to old school Vkei?

Just checked out Baby Who Wanders and it's a definite improvement over Red or Maryam, which was just all over the place stylistically. I like the addition of the violinist, and I'm always happy to hear Die's distinct "flicka flicka" guitar licks. It's not as experimental or progressive as DEG or Sukekiyo, but I do think it's very much what we should expect from Die. 

So I didn't really notice much of a DECAYS topic on here , so I decided I'd start one ^ ^ ' 
I will be honest I like DECAYS more than Dir en grey even tho I'm more into heavier music , DECAYS is who I'll say I like the most out of the three ( Dir en grey , DECAYS , Sukekiyo ) . 
 
So I guess I'll ask some questions and you guys can answer to start a discussion yea ? 
Do you prefer when they had Yousuke singing with Die or Ataru ? 
My answer : I honestly much prefer Ataru . Her voice is really amazing and goes well with Die's . I have yet to hear a live video of her singing with him , but I really didn't like hearing Yousuke live when there was still a video of one of their lives was still up . 
 
 
What are your feelings about the members changes after Yousuke left ? 
My answer : I am honestly glad that Ayasa had joined in , all the Baby who wanders versions of the songs they remade are amazing in all honesty . I much prefer the Baby who wanders versions over
 
 
Red or Maryam
Red or Maryam or Baby who wanders ? 
My answer : Baby who wanders . I get to hear more of Die and the violin parts make the remakes so much better omg . 
 
 
What are some of your favorite songs ?
My answer : Eve , Vagabond , Kireina Yubi ( 綺麗な指 ) , Drifting Litter , and Velvet Bird . 

Hii welcome. I hope you enjoy the forum. Feel free to take things at your own pace, there's no rush. I hope to see you posting around soon

Never rely on DEG fanbase and its standards when it comes to trying out anything outside of their usual post-Uroboros comfort zone. Sad to see denialist fans squirming and wriggling when cold truths are sounded out about how crucial it is for Dirs to get their creative shit together outside of DEG.  Maybe it's not the "DEG quality" they are seeking, but should it be though? What is their preferred alternative?
 
Now only if Toshiya decides to do solo, it could be kinda "palatable" too  (the second guy in DEG who actually got a bit "easier" with his tastes), and that's where popcorns are definitely recommended

Hello ^ ^ ' I happened to come across this site by just looking for Visual Kei things and places where people sell their old merch , and just over all a community of Visual Kei fans . Please be aware I do have some anxiety issues ^ ^ ' so please be kind and forgive me for any late reply and being overwhelmed easily ó _ ò 
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Also please call me by Koukai ^ ^ ' ~ ♡
I go by he / him and they / them pronouns 
I do have discord so I may join the server soon ^ ^ just give me some time to get comfortable 

DECAYS 1st LIVE DVD 「DECAYS LIVE TOUR 2016-2017 Baby who wanders Live at Akasaka BLITZ」 will be released at 2017/06/28 (6500Y)
 
[tracklist]
01. Aesthetics of the transgression
02. Zero Paradise
03. Vagabond
04. Dry
05. Drifting litter
06. 綺麗な指
07. Where are you going?
08. Imprisonment Leaving
09. ビロードの鳥
10. Eve
11. Putrid
12. Boon Companion
13. HELLO！NEW I
14. 愛と哀を遺さず ...
15. D/D
16. NOVA SPIRAL
17. シークレットモード
18. Rana
 

 

I heard one of the early songs and it was autotune hell. Got scared away as a result.  Is it all like this? 

I've recently taken notice of the DECAYS (again) because of their most recent album, which I'm really impressed with. Zero Paradise and Ai to Ai wo Nokosazu are my favorite songs thus far.
 
I definitely prefer YUSUKE (not Yousuke) singing with Die, even though I love Ataru singing too. You aren't the first one I came across who has said they didn't enjoy hearing Yusuke's voice. Have you by any chance listened to THE NOVEMBERS? He's absolutely brilliant and talented, and I firmly believe there's a reason why Die chose him at first. Otherwise, I kinda agree that Die's voice is kinda meh, so I appreciate the other vocals more.

Die should never sing except for backing imho, he is not cut out for it.

Welcome to MH!!
I understand how you feel, so take your time to feel comfy, there's no rush ( *˙꒳˙* )

Hi Koukai, welcome to MH! Hope you enjoy the forums

Welcome to MH Koukai
 
you are free to join the server as much as you want, also when people sells some of their old merchandise, you can discover the MH Market if you are interested to sell some.
 
Enjoy Well.
 

Hello ^ ^ ' I happened to come across this site by just looking for Visual Kei things and places where people sell their old merch , and just over all a community of Visual Kei fans . Please be aware I do have some anxiety issues ^ ^ ' so please be kind and forgive me for any late reply and being overwhelmed easily ó _ ò 
More stuff 
Also please call me by Koukai ^ ^ ' ~ ♡
I go by he / him and they / them pronouns 
I do have discord so I may join the server soon ^ ^ just give me some time to get comfortable 

Hello ^ ^ ' I happened to come across this site by just looking for Visual Kei things and places where people sell their old merch , and just over all a community of Visual Kei fans . Please be aware I do have some anxiety issues ^ ^ ' so please be kind and forgive me for any late reply and being overwhelmed easily ó _ ò 
More stuff 
Also please call me by Koukai ^ ^ ' ~ ♡
I go by he / him and they / them pronouns 
I do have discord so I may join the server soon ^ ^ just give me some time to get comfortable 

Hello ^ ^ ' I happened to come across this site by just looking for Visual Kei things and places where people sell their old merch , and just over all a community of Visual Kei fans . Please be aware I do have some anxiety issues ^ ^ ' so please be kind and forgive me for any late reply and being overwhelmed easily ó _ ò 
More stuff 
Also please call me by Koukai ^ ^ ' ~ ♡
I go by he / him and they / them pronouns 
I do have discord so I may join the server soon ^ ^ just give me some time to get comfortable