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Don't you mean synagogue-kei?
 
The more I look at it, the more I think his pose is supposed to be kind of in the shape of the Star of David. (It does read crabcore/poopy, though!)

| The spiritual successor to Lyrical Sympathy, hands down.
 
This is what I've been waiting for since 2010.
 
The collection album Versailles released at the tail end of 2016 was necessary but not enough. Self-covers set a low bar for a comeback - even if they blew my expectations out of the water - so I've low key been spinning the two new tracks from The Greatest Hits 2007-2016 on repeat. I've been looking for clues to where this band is headed next, and all roads point to Lineage〜薔薇の末裔〜. Lineage is the first original Versailles release since their disastrous self-titled, and with this release all my apprehensions are eradicated. This is how you redeem yourself.
 
There are three reasons why Lineage is a successful album. The first reason is that it is compact; six to nine tracks seems to be the sweet spot for Versailles albums. Compact albums lend themselves well to multiple listens. This goes along with the second reason, which is that they've restored the regality to their sound. Reflecting on releases such as Holy Grail (2011) and Versailles (2012) made me realize that they were slowly stripping away the aristocratic elements in favor of power metal. With Lineage, Versailles has made a complete 180. "La Musique" opens up the release with an immediacy I haven't heard since "Aristocrat's Symphony", and the interlude before the solo is just ace. Songs feel textured with simple riffs leading into complex solos, fast verses leading into slow choruses, and in general, each moment feels meticulously crafted. Contrast this with their solo efforts, where at times both parties felt one-dimensional in their approach to symphonic metal. This leads into my third point, which is the chemistry between the band members has been found again. It sounds like they are working together far better than they have ever before.
 
What I want most from Versailles is close to what Lineage delivers; a Kamijo solo project in all but name with occasional songs and instrumentation by Kamijo, Teru, Yuki, and Hizaki. I don't have composer notes handy, but if I had to trust in my ears, it still sounds like Kamijo and Hizaki are primary composers, but they're collaborating rather than proposing their individual songs. I used to be able to tell what songs were Kamijo's and what songs were Hizaki's and I can't do that with this particular release, which turns out to be a really good thing. To that end, I would love for Teru and Masashi to contribute even more as well. Tracks like "LIBIDO" and "Thanatos" are amazing additions to Versailles' discography because they stand out in a good way, and a remarkable trait about Lineage is that each track is both unique and memorable.
 
Finally, I should mention the stellar production job. Everything between JUBILEE (2010) and Versailles sounds strange, whether it be a weird filter on KAMIJO's voice or an odd guitar tone. The re-recordings on The Greatest Hits 2007-2016 only clarify the problems for tracks like "MASQUERADE". Thankfully, whoever handled The Greatest... also blessed this release, and I hope Versailles continue to collaborate with these sound engineers in future releases.
 
Lineage marks the beginning of a third stage for Versailles, one where they feel cleanly separated from past activities and expectations. Not only does it speak to the strengths of what a good hiatus can do for a band, but it sends a more subtle message that sometimes less is more. Lineage may only be six tracks but it feels like a full album. I've changed my opinion of this band's activities from cautious to optimistic, and I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case for others too.
 
 

It's impossible for me to review this album in a totally objective voice, so just know that before we go into this.
 
Essentially, the EP was very good. I wasn't going to have a bad opinion even if it was just Kamijo recording himself defecating. To be honest, though, I can't believe how:
1) There's nothing here longer than 6 minutes
2) La Musique and Shadows Fang are -so- similar.
 
Bouncing off that, Shadows Fang is not a bad song, but La Musique has a 'je ne sais quois' about it that just makes it better.
 
If La Musique and Shadows Fang are to Philia and Rosen Schwert in terms of being more symphonic metal,
Inheritance and A Day Without You are to Illusion and Remember Forever in terms of being more power metal (with ballad-esque undertones).
 
Then there's Lineage which is just a fucking opus. From the choir, to the chorus of Kamijo's own backing vocals, ugh god everything is perfect.
Marionette is kind of like Zombie in that way where its an outlier in their discography, but is every bit as unique as I would hope.
 
I'm going to need them to let Teru compose more and Hizaki compose less. How much more could the man really do in a way of composition. Everything with intrigue has been done by Kamijo or Teru. Hizaki is there for the really beautiful typical stuff but there's only so much of it that's necessary.

With tour dates in Toronto, Havana, and Ciudad Juarez so they're always just outside the US.

I swear to everything that is holy if this is another world tour without the states I'm gonna lose it.

its gonna be Velvet Eden somehow

as long as it's not a goth EDM solo artist under the name Gaya/Maya/Daya/Slaya, I'm lowkey here for it

i love my boyfriends
 
i cant even say come to toronto qweens because there's an ACTUAL chance kawaii minpha would show up and wreck havoc

lycaon are disbanding
 
 
 
 
 
i know that happened last year so he's unlikely to announce it but typing it feels good

a formal apology

少女-ロリヰタ-23区(lolita23q) will resume their activities after the Oneman at ZEPP TOKYO in 2017/01/15 where they'll also distribute a CD with a new song.
Their official OHP will open on 09/23.
 
Line up: 
 
Vocal … 颯(Sou)
→ Various Ray → 少女-ロリヰタ-23区[5] → レミング 
Guitar … ユ≠キ(Yu≠ki)
→ キューブリック(ユーキ) → 少女-ロリヰタ-23区(ユ≠キ) → LOUD GRAPE 
Guitar … 龍兎(Ryuuto)
→ サルーイン(龍人)[7] → 少女-ロリヰタ-23区(龍兎)[8] → the LOTUS(Ryuto)
Bass … リョヲ丞(Ryo:suke)
→ アンヴレラ(りょうすけ) → 酔奴隷(リョヲ丞) → ジラーチ(サポート) → パヴロ、メイ(サポート) → 少女-ロリヰタ-23区 → WING WORKS
Drums … BAN
→ 酔奴隷(BAN) → (彩-PSYCHO-)(浦和 塙) → 少女-ロリヰタ-23区(BAN) → LOUD GRAPE 
 
(The best 2016 news definitely deserve a topic for it)
 

Too deep? LOL

Late THE PIASS

XodiacK (haterz gonna hate)

Hello guys! I'm selling some stuff I got from my last trip to Japan and some other stuff. 

I ship from the U.S. to worldwide via post office. PAYPAL ONLY.  Feel free to comment/PM me if you have questions or want pictures of an specific item.
 
 
ALL ITEMS ARE BRAND NEW/SEALED & MAGAZINES AND FLYERS MINT/NEAR-MINT CONDITION UNLESS INDICATED
 
 

 
CDs
 
 
BABYLON - 不死蝶 ～CLAN GENE II～ - $4
D- Birth (Limited Edition Type A) (CD+DVD) - $10
エルム (ELM )- 愛しのミドリちゃん (In-store Distributed) - $5
GOLDEN BOMBER - NO MUSIC NO WEAPON (CD + DVD) - $10 w/photo
Mix Speaker's Inc. - Sky Heaven (Regular Edition) - $5
JILLED REY - MISERY (In-store Distributed) - $4
SHIVA - BELIEVER (Zeal Link Limited) - $5
Spiv States - グライダー (CD+ DVD) - $3 USED!!!
スゥイート×ホォム (Sweet Home) - プラグマ - $5 -SOLD-
 
DVDs 
$4 each or 2 for $7
Smile Berry - SMILEY PV (In-store Distributed)
The Raid- (3rd Anniversary ONEMAN @ Shinjuku Blaze Live DVD + Flyer)
UNDERCODE PRODUCTION - Cure II Special DVD 
 
Magazines 

$5 each or 2 for $8
SEVEN August 2015 Issues (Born & Lin Front Cover)
club Zy. Mag Vol. 026 (A9 & Lycaon Front Cover)
ZEAL LINK TOUR 2015 Magazine (born, SCREW, DaizyStripper, DEZERT)
AREA & EDGE vol. 080 (DIAURA, MEJIBRAY, MORAN, DOAK, etc)
AREA & EDGE vol. 081 (DEZERT, born, Kuroyuri to kage, etc.)
$9 each or 2 for $15
Mad Tea Party Magazine Vol. 1 
ZEAL LINK Magazine no. 021 (born & NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST) 
 
FLYERS (ALL FLYERS $1.50 !)
Avel Cain/Lycaon 
glamscure 
Jack+MW
凛 -the end of corruption world- -SOLD-
LIPS
リライゾ *ON HOLD*
MeteoroiD. *ON HOLD*
The Raid
Vexent
 
 
PHOTOSETS
GOLDEN BOMBER - NO MUSIC NO WEAPON PROMO PICTURE - $2

i will be dreaming real fuckin' hard with u
also can someone pull klaha out the mental hospital i need him to make a surprise appearance

I know but one can dream :((

I know but one can dream :((

They are--I'm assuming that'll just remain as a 3-man side project where Teru and Hizaki physically vent their frustrations onto Zin after having to perpetually simze next to Kamijo again, while also juggling Hizaki's solo project and whatever that new sub-label / tax evasion + copyright lockdown voodoo he just created.