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For sure, not sure why V Kei releases seem to be increasing prices recently.... Considering how expensive it is to buy and ship the stuff anyway, really not encouraging to keep overseas fans interested. Skipped the latest Kizu single because the price for both versions seemed a bit too much for what it actually contained. + Didn't really like the single that much anyway. But maybe later down the line I'll check this one out. If it's not sold out before then. haha.

I was wondering where I'd heard that before.... lol. Single is overall pretty decent, "Lie." is a bit of a mess, but maybe it'll grow on repeat listens.

This seems to be the problem for what I can gather, is that the live shows are just dead. If they used all the backings and still put on an awesome and fun show for everyone there probably wouldn't be so much of an issue. (talking from experience here) But seems they're highly lacking in putting on a show that's enjoyable to watch and apparently just seems like they don't really care anymore and are just going through the motions which is sad to see considering how much promise they had some time back.

Ok yeah. 😛

I doubt it's the same for everyone but saw a video ages ago where they showed Asians of different nationalities western porn and they were all grossed out by it generally. lol. For what I remember they seemed to suggest it was just way more hardcore and disgusting compared to what's made in their countries. That said, have seen some pretty gross and crazy asian porn too so......

Ok Captain knowitall. 😛

This really should have been the single itself, WAYYYYYYYYYY better than Kuroi Ame, even the other B-Side is better than main single track. But yeah, got to admit considering this is the only song I actually liked that much on either version, feeling like I'll be skipping this release. Would have liked to check out the live footage but I'm not paying that ridiculous price for it, you can buy the 4th oneman DVD which is a whole set (as far as I can tell) for the same price.... So why would you pay the same price for just a few songs? Feels like a bit of a rip to me. lol.

Or Sidious. This is literally the most over-used word in "metal" right now.

Yeah I was looking forward to this project but the demos just sound like a complete jumbled mess so isn't shaping up to be too brilliant. But let's wait and see I guess, less than 2 minutes of material isn't a whole lot to go on.

I don't really think the album not coming out would be anything to do with the (lack of) lineup. One guitarist can easily record multiple guitar parts and a bassline. If it boils down to anything it'd be a business decision. But that said, for live, 100% need to get a proper band together unless you're meant to be a joke band. Which from what I can gather, Retsu at least does take it very seriously so.... 😛

Looks a bit bleak for the band. It does seem weird they are still pushing so much without a complete lineup, cool that they are trying to make do given the situation but seriously they need to get it together and become a solid unit again. ORRRR they can just call it quits and Retsu can do his own solo project called "DIMLIM2" and just do the music on the side of his job as a salary man. Or, 3rd option, they can wait until summer 2020 when I hopefully will be moving to Japan (fingers crossed!) and I can join them as second guitarist OR bassist OR BOTH and help pull them out of their slump. lol.

Really like this track, basically sounds like early DIMLIM, like it came off the VARIOUS release, so definitely a big thumbs up from me. Got to admit I would love to see that guitar solo be performed flawlessly live though.

And this is why I suggested a new band thread so we can stop cluttering the news thread with this crap. lol.

Awaiting my copy to arrive still! XO

lol just go. I've been to a few shows on my travels around Japan and I never had any problems. Just kept myself to myself, did get talking to a few people but it wasn't weird or anything. Weirdest thing is the whole experience of the VK gig when you're used mainly to going to death/black metal shows within Europe. Very different vibes. haha.

Yeah saw something about some "Auction" system or something.... But tbh I didn't really read it properly as aren't so bothered considering I live nowhere near Japan and wont be going. 😛

Actually love this! Glad they are back!

lol There are two More's?!

Unfortunately not by the looks of it, got a notification on LINE detailing news on a 2nd Anniversary oneman show.

100%.

That's a tricky one, depends how long "long distance" is. In your case it sounds like you're not in reasonable travelling distance. If you're only a few hours away then yeah you can just keep as much contact as needed and meet up whenever it's convenient, spend a few days together or whatever... But if realistically you can't meet up, at least often then I guess I'd just have to say that you got to follow your heart and soul and go with whatever feels most right to you. This doesn't only apply to long distance, I mean, if you live with someone and then get strong feelings for someone else and want to be with them then I guess as much of a dick you may be to your current partner, maybe you should move on to that person if you're genuinely feeling happier around that person. Relationships are trial and error and in my opinion if you get feelings for someone else when you're with someone then the person you're currently with isn't fully satisfying your needs in some way. It may not be because there is anything wrong with that person, but sometimes our feelings just change and ultimately you should end up with someone who ticks all the boxes, gives you what you need and should be completely satisfied with to the point you don't get feelings (at least to the point where it confuses you) for anyone else. Of course, you may still click with people or think they're good looking but if you truly love your partner would you want to leave them? Or risk hurting them by cheating on them or anything like that? The answer should be no, but I tend to go with the belief that you have to do what's best for you, and doing that you will hurt people along the way so only you can decide what's right for you really.

I guess the bottom line seems to be that you're mum still love your brother as her son, which is natural being a mother and all. I watched a documentary once where a guy was locked away for sexually abusing his mother (in a pretty gross manner as well), yet, she forgave him, still loved him and still visited him regularly in "prison". So guess that maternal bond just often comes before anything else. From what you've said I can take a guess at what his crimes are and can totally understand why you and your siblings wouldn't want to have anything to do with him. Regardless of what it is, if someone is abusing other people (or animals even!) in any sense, sexually, using violence, mentally or all three and more then whether you're related or not I don't see why there is an obligation to accept them. I guess it kind of depends how often you see him, is it easy to disassociate? Or because of your mum being blind to his negative actions, you still have to see him a fair bit? If the second one that's very awkward and guess you can just try to keep out the way, even just chilling in your room whenever he's around or anything. But yeah there's no reason anyone in your family should accept him because your mum does and at the same time I don't think there is any way to change your mums opinion of him either. Think about how hard it is to change yourself, you think you can change someone else? It's nearly impossible so not even worth trying, you can express your views of him sure, but expecting your mum to change and think the same way you do, just isn't going to happen I don't think.

Am in the same kind of boat there, not necessarily had failed relationships but have had a few "things" that have all gone a bit chaotic in recent years since I came out of my 7 1/2 year relationship. But also a key factor for me is that I have real trust issues which only seems to be getting stronger as time goes on. But yeah the more you invest in people emotionally the more you're setting yourself up to be hurt later so avoiding any such situation does seem better for yourself.

I personally like the intelligent/classy types. Not geeky/dorky but those girls who are super pretty but you can tell they come from a well off background but are also super smart and successful themselves. The type of lady who would support me through the shittiest times, someone that you can talk about literally anything with and not be judged for it and have deep conversations with about some really abstract subjects. That's basically enough for me, not asking for too much am I? 😛

No UK date.... Sad days. But I have a mate who lives near Cologne so maybe will get something together....