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This is a decision that the entire team stands behind secret, so your point is moot. You have been pushing the envelope time and time again with your topics and it's had more than it's fair share of negative effects on the forum. We've made it clear that political chat is not allowed on this forum, and that includes your all lives matter banner. A ban is a ban and you have to respect it.

ex drummer FAR EAST DIZAIN, and EX DELUHI drummer, SUJK. joined breakin holiday......
 
In addition, the one-man live performed at Shibuya REX on July 24, 2020 titled 『Forward Without Fear Of Change』
 
its seems DELUHI comeback, without LEDA........ lol
 

 
 
 

This is something to keep an eye on, regardless of how their first few phases went.

This is something to keep an eye on, regardless of how their first few phases went.

This is something to keep an eye on, regardless of how their first few phases went.

Recently, I've been getting more interested in the Y2K aesthetic. For those who don't know, the Y2K aesthetic is a collective term for the sleek futurism of the late 90's and early 2000's that manifested itself in music videos, fashion, and technology.
As Aesthetic Wiki puts it, "Y2K is an aesthetic that was most prevalent from roughly 1998 to 2003. Y2K aesthetics are often characterized by a distinct aesthetic period, encapsulating fashion, hardware design, music and furnishings shiny with tech optimism – sometimes literally. According to the Y2K Institute, some of Y2K's aspects include, tight leather pants, silver eye-shadow, shiny clothing, Oakleys, gradients, and Blobjects and Blobitecture. Most of Y2K aesthetics rely on the use of technology and slick futuristic looks, signaling the optimism a new era as people approached the millennium".
 
This thread is to discuss the use of the Y2K aesthetic in Visual Kei.
One of my favourite examples is the iconic music video for Yokan by Dir en Grey. This pretty much speaks for itself
And while this is definitely past the era of Y2K, the music video for Mikansei to GUILT by Phantasmagoria is definitely influenced by Y2k futurism.
 

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Visual kei has taken inspiration from Nazi-era symbolism time and time again, for better or for worse. To ignore that would be feigning ignorance. We see no harm in simple discussion of the bands and the (very small) scene related to that. We have had similar topics in the past with no repercussions. However, the current era and political climate is a different story. Discussion on this topic may or may not be possible.
 
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Visual kei has taken inspiration from Nazi-era symbolism time and time again, for better or for worse. To ignore that would be feigning ignorance. We see no harm in simple discussion of the bands and the (very small) scene related to that. We have had similar topics in the past with no repercussions. However, the current era and political climate is a different story. Discussion on this topic may or may not be possible.
 
We will end up locking this topic if it proves to be a breeding ground for incels on the forum.

The staff has seen this topic and have decided to let it stay open. For now.

Visual kei has taken inspiration from Nazi-era symbolism time and time again, for better or for worse. To ignore that would be feigning ignorance. We see no harm in simple discussion of the bands and the (very small) scene related to that. We have had similar topics in the past with no repercussions. However, the current era and political climate is a different story. Discussion on this topic may or may not be possible.
 
We will end up locking this topic if it proves to be a breeding ground for incels on the forum.

The staff has seen this topic and have decided to let it stay open. For now.

Visual kei has taken inspiration from Nazi-era symbolism time and time again, for better or for worse. To ignore that would be feigning ignorance. We see no harm in simple discussion of the bands and the (very small) scene related to that. We have had similar topics in the past with no repercussions. However, the current era and political climate is a different story. Discussion on this topic may or may not be possible.
 
We will end up locking this topic if it proves to be a breeding ground for incels on the forum.

The staff has seen this topic and have decided to let it stay open. For now.

Visual kei has taken inspiration from Nazi-era symbolism time and time again, for better or for worse. To ignore that would be feigning ignorance. We see no harm in simple discussion of the bands and the (very small) scene related to that. We have had similar topics in the past with no repercussions. However, the current era and political climate is a different story. Discussion on this topic may or may not be possible.
 
We will end up locking this topic if it proves to be a breeding ground for incels on the forum.

The staff has seen this topic and have decided to let it stay open. For now.

Visual kei has taken inspiration from Nazi-era symbolism time and time again, for better or for worse. To ignore that would be feigning ignorance. We see no harm in simple discussion of the bands and the (very small) scene related to that. We have had similar topics in the past with no repercussions. However, the current era and political climate is a different story. Discussion on this topic may or may not be possible.
 
We will end up locking this topic if it proves to be a breeding ground for incels on the forum.

The staff has seen this topic and have decided to let it stay open. For now.

Visual kei has taken inspiration from Nazi-era symbolism time and time again, for better or for worse. To ignore that would be feigning ignorance. We see no harm in simple discussion of the bands and the (very small) scene related to that. We have had similar topics in the past with no repercussions. However, the current era and political climate is a different story. Discussion on this topic may or may not be possible.
 
We will end up locking this topic if it proves to be a breeding ground for incels on the forum.

The staff has seen this topic and have decided to let it stay open. For now.

Visual kei has taken inspiration from Nazi-era symbolism time and time again, for better or for worse. To ignore that would be feigning ignorance. We see no harm in simple discussion of the bands and the (very small) scene related to that. We have had similar topics in the past with no repercussions. However, the current era and political climate is a different story. Discussion on this topic may or may not be possible.
 
We will end up locking this topic if it proves to be a breeding ground for incels on the forum.

I picked a bad time to try out MUCC again huh?

I picked a bad time to try out MUCC again huh?

I picked a bad time to try out MUCC again huh?

I picked a bad time to try out MUCC again huh?

I picked a bad time to try out MUCC again huh?

I posted this over five years ago. Are you still stuck on this?

An interesting info nugget btw: the one who did the two remixes at the end (which are imo kinda useless but whatever xD) as well as the programming on tracks Garnet and 「浮遊した理想」 is Kazutoshi Yokoyama! He has done extensive production/programming/synth work for Laputa and BUCK-TICK among others (he's practically almost the 6th member of B-T at this point, lol).

This album is legendary , everything is amazing. Almost every songs has such a big impact, it's so deep and emotional.

I remember finally getting into D'espairsRay... I was fresh out of my weaboo faze and downloaded the 'Squall' single because it sounded pleasant—Then DESERT came on—I was shook. I never heard something that heavy. Being a huge, sheltered nerd, I know I had crossed into uncharted territory. Needless to say, I never went back. I downloaded the whole discography and D'espa became my favorite band for years.
 
Coll:set is amazing (though MIRROR takes its place as my #1 D'espa album, fight me). I especially love the transition from 'Infection' to 'Dears'... Everything shuts down... and it gets fast. And then super chunky AND fast. Fuck I love that song.
 
Just when you think it can't get any better, there's In Vain and Grudge to really showcase Hizumi's fantastic screams. And though アベルとカイン is on the longer side, it never gets boring . 浮遊した理想 is so creepy and enchanting too.
 
'forbidden' has a great melody, and I love Tainted World too. For some reason, was never big on the two ballads, and always skipped the remixes. Overall, an amazing piece of VK history right here, right down to the album cover lol.