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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from Total Saikou in What song fits your mood for Monochrome heaven closing?   
    Let's meet again.
    I won't say goodbye
    Even if the world were to end, I want to sing forever.
    have a good trip
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from Jigsaw9 in What song fits your mood for Monochrome heaven closing?   
    Let's meet again.
    I won't say goodbye
    Even if the world were to end, I want to sing forever.
    have a good trip
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from Mamo in How do I move on, what should/can I do?   
    hey mate, I'm sorry for the situation you're in, it's never easy to go through that kind of change, but I think you already have all the pieces of the puzzle in your hands. She already made it clear and you said yourself you guys arent even friendly to each other, looks like the love relationship is gone, there's only a lingering idea that she is somehow your possession, which is obviously not true. Not only that, but I could bet that if you take your time/distance to look over your relationship, you'd see that the sheer number of issues between you guys would most certainly shows that it would meet the same end if somehow you guys tried again. For that, I could only suggest looking for professional help. And I mean it, find yourself a trusted mental health professional, get some help. You own it to yourself, and more than that, to the 2 kids that certainly love and need their father. If anything, I'd say that should be your main concern atm: focus on getting better to do better to your kids. Be the best, more present, more caring dad you can be, that is always only up to you. Wishing you all the best, and all the strength to deal with this!
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    chemicalpictures reacted to Karma’s Hat in Monochrome Heaven Memories   
    It's a been a long ride. I've been on here for 11 years, close to 12. Everything has to come to an end and I honestly can't say where I would be without this place. Without any hesitation I can say that Monochrome Heaven, or Tainted World as it was when I first joined, changed my life. I'm genuinely curious how that makes people like Zess and Ito feel that they've had such a significant impact on a person's life just by making this place and running for all these years. The current trajectory on which my life is on was set by all the friendships I've made in this place over the years, and through everything I went through this place was a constant companion. Zess, Bear/Sumostig, Junna, Shizu, Whirlingblack especially have been significant to me and I'm grateful. Who knows how deep I'd be in normiedom without these people influencing my taste in the way they did. If it wasn't Christmas with the family I wasn't as tipsy as I was, I'd probably have a whole lot more to say about this than I do now. Me and Whirlingblack started really hanging out proper in the beginning of 2017 when I decided to just bail Finland. I stayed at his place for some time and I don't remember what we did together, but what I do know for sure is that it was the kind of debauchery what we would we doing together and independently to this day. Shizu is another person that by his existence has assured me I'm first of all not entirely alone in world with my tastes and interests. 
     
    But it wasn't just the few people that one stuck around with all these years that made the place, but also all the characters that've come and gone over the years. There is so much stuff to dig out of the annals of monochrome heaven and tainted world that in my case it'd be a book. 
     
    What the new people on here don't know, is that this place had a tremendously active chat back in the days that was integrated into the website. Almost every was there at one point, and during its heydays absolutely nothing was going on my life, so I was there almost every minute or every single day.  In my country you have to take dancing lessons for the prom for like six months, and in 2012 when I went through that thing most of that time I'd be giving live status updates throughout the whole experience. Before and after I'd be sitting in Mcdonald's drinking coffee and it became a running joke that I was always online, always people watching in Mcdonald's. Probably some of my best memories from the board are from the chat years. Shoutout to everyone who was there to experience it
     
    So much stuff has happened on this board that new people have no idea, because so much has been lost to chat logs, private messages and purges over the years. The forum as it stands rn is only a tiny fraction of all that had taken place. 
     
    I'm too drunk right now to remember any of this stuff, but it means so much to me and I'll cherish all of these memories forever. Here is some of people I've met irl over the years from here in a random order 
     
    wb, marcus, jigsaw, shizu, saltofstones, allisapp, panda, pretsy, hyura, slsr, stylelover, 237q, gaz, tokage and many, many others I've met for a minute or two during gigs. 
     
    I proofread none of this
     
    Those who don't have me anywhere can follow me either on here https://twitter.com/SoderlundAleksi or just add me on fb Aleksi Söderlund
     
    Everyone who I've shared this place with. 
     
    I love you all. Good bye and thanks for the memories, all those i've laughed or fought with. 
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from platy in How do I move on, what should/can I do?   
    hey mate, I'm sorry for the situation you're in, it's never easy to go through that kind of change, but I think you already have all the pieces of the puzzle in your hands. She already made it clear and you said yourself you guys arent even friendly to each other, looks like the love relationship is gone, there's only a lingering idea that she is somehow your possession, which is obviously not true. Not only that, but I could bet that if you take your time/distance to look over your relationship, you'd see that the sheer number of issues between you guys would most certainly shows that it would meet the same end if somehow you guys tried again. For that, I could only suggest looking for professional help. And I mean it, find yourself a trusted mental health professional, get some help. You own it to yourself, and more than that, to the 2 kids that certainly love and need their father. If anything, I'd say that should be your main concern atm: focus on getting better to do better to your kids. Be the best, more present, more caring dad you can be, that is always only up to you. Wishing you all the best, and all the strength to deal with this!
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from Axius in What song fits your mood for Monochrome heaven closing?   
    Let's meet again.
    I won't say goodbye
    Even if the world were to end, I want to sing forever.
    have a good trip
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from platy in DADAROMA: Beyond Oboreru Sakana   
    damn, I wasn't even aware people held oboreru sakana this highly
     
    imo they excel on the most melodic tracks, yoshiatsu voice is super emotional, songs like Kiss wo Shiyou, Hotaru, DAY BY DAY, the mentioned 2017 年 7 月 21 日の日記, imitation hero, KURT, ある日、世界は美しいと思った are among their absolute best!
     
     
  8. 悲しい
    chemicalpictures got a reaction from nekkichi in Tsuzuku/GENKI TAKEBUCHI new project SpelL first single "SPELL" release   
    cmon guys lets not kid ourselves, he could have taylor swift levels of budget, this song would still suck major balls
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    chemicalpictures reacted to Ultra Silvam in Kana (ex. Codomo Dragon) posts about his situation   
    Here's a summary of the post:
    Kana was diagnosed with adjustment disorder in January 2018 and he told the president of B'Forest Inc., but the president didn't understand and told him he was sick and fired him.  In March he got an attorney and in June he filed a lawsuit against the president for power harassment and for money he was owed.  In the first trial it was confirmed that B'Forest Inc. owed Kana 3.2 million yen and that the president did indeed partake in power harassment.  The court ordered B'Forest Inc. to pay Kana 3.7 million yen.  However the president made an appeal, and at the appeal hearing in August 2020 they reached a settlement in Kana's favor of 3.3 million yen and an apology for the president's lack of consideration towards Kana's disorder.  Kana received the settlement in September. 

    He couldn't write about it before because it was part of the trial, but he had been suffering from power harassment for years and eventually developed adjustment disorder because of it.  Apparently the president never admitted to power harassment.  Kana does not forgive the harassment and was initially adamant about the court's decision because he didn't want it to keep happening to his former label mates, but after the president appealed he just decided to accept the settlement.  He wants his former label mates to be paid properly or to stop working for the label.  He also made it a point to say that the president did apologize so no one should slander him or harass him because of this. 
     
    In regards to how he's doing he says he is physically and mentally healthy.  The trial took a long time and he had to get treatment for his disorder but he's glad he worked so hard and was rewarded by the trial.  He didn't want to leave all the people that were concerned about him without answers, and he wanted to talk about his feelings over the last two and a half years, so this is why he made the post now.  He would like to return to the stage again some day and hopes everyone is doing well during these times. 

     
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from ricchubunny in DEZERT new digital single "Your Song" release   
    this is mediocre at best, and I'm one of those who thinks TODAY (the song) is pretty freaking great
  13. I feel ya..
    chemicalpictures reacted to 123Sandman321 in DEZERT new digital single "Your Song" release   
    As someone who loved their last two albums, this is just a'ight. This one reeks of chasing that anime OP the most.
  14. ASDFGHJKLAJGLKAG!!!!!
    chemicalpictures got a reaction from Seimeisen in CATFIST will reform   
    so this never really went anywhere, eh? In any case, apparently in 2018 they at least demoed a bunch of re-recordings, which are now available on Daisuke yt channel
     
     
    there's also a new solo song featuring yoshi on vocals, but It kinda sucks, so...
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from Elazmus in CATFIST will reform   
    so this never really went anywhere, eh? In any case, apparently in 2018 they at least demoed a bunch of re-recordings, which are now available on Daisuke yt channel
     
     
    there's also a new solo song featuring yoshi on vocals, but It kinda sucks, so...
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    chemicalpictures reacted to emmny in Chanty new maxi-single "色を失くしたこの街で" (Iro wo Shitsukushita kono Machi de) release   
    Happy to know chanty are still alive AS THIS WORLD ERUPTS INTO FLAMESSSS
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    chemicalpictures reacted to BrenGun in An interview with NightingeiL   
    Thanks to @Katt for some "question help and spell/grammar check!"
     
    You can read this interview also on J'ROCK'N'ROLL!!
    https://jrocknroll.com/interview-with-nightingeil/3/
     
    Japanese version
    https://jrocknroll.com/interview-with-nightingeil/2/
     
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    We are living in a global pandemic, so how are you currently dealing with the corona issue?
     
    Vo. Kon: I just leave the global corona problem to the experts.
    Gt. Kaie: I’m soooo tired of it.
    Gt. Nao: I’m taking more precautions than just following the general measures.
    Ba. Rei: I don’t take any special measures, because I think, if you get it, you’ll get it. 
    Dr. Hakuya: I just endure it, and I’m aware of myself to stay safe and healthy.
     
    Japan is full of Kanji, so how would you describe NightingeiL with just using one Kanji?
     
    Kon: 傷 (kizu, scar): I guess because we are a naive and sensitive band.
    Kaie:血(chi, blood): Because it’s or underlying concept.
    Nao: 色 (iro, color): We have a dark image, but we have different nuances in various aspects.
    Rei: 闇(yami, darkness): Because we are a two faces band
    Hakuya: 夜 (yoru, night): It’s the opposite of the brightness of the day, we as a band can live without light as a nocturnal character.
     
    And how would you describe yourself with just one Kanji?
     
    Kon: 無 (Mu,nothing) Because I want to think about anything at all.
    Kaie: 楽 (Raku, easy) Because I am an optimistic person.
    Nao: 猫 (neko, cat) Because I can’t live without this creature.
    Rei: 陰 (Yin,shadow) Because I’m a gloomy person.
    Hakuya: 喰 (Ku, eat): LIVE is a one-shot soul life, I’m performing on stage with the intention of eating and swallowing everything!
     

     
    In 2012 you disbanded once, and in 2017 you guys returned back, has anything changed?
     
    Kon: We had a member change and we are a 5 member band now, also what we want to express has expanded with those changes.
    Kaie: To me it feels as if we started a brand new story.
    Nao: Of course the members changed, but I don’t think that the inner core of NightingeiL has changed.
    Rei: The color of Solei has become darker.
    Hakuya: We understand each other better and also our new members own input of their sound and entanglements ideas.  
     
    Why did you decide to use the name NightingeiL as a band name?
     
    Kon: We chose the name NightingeiL to express life, love and death.
     
    What made you decide to use your stage name?
     
    Kon: I can’t remember it anymore, I chose it too long ago.
    Kaie: A character in the manga To-y is also called Kaie.
    Nao: It’s a part of my real name.
    Rei: My name is of no particular origin, but my fortune teller advised me to change my name because it doesn’t have any pluses.
    Hakuya: From the anime “Bleach” from Byakuya Kuchiki, the first captain.
     
    We are all influenced by someone or something so what are your musical influences?
     
    Kon: Many bands and artists have influenced me. 
    Kaie: Punk at its core, also hard rock and positive punk. To keep it short, I like LUNA SEA.
    Nao: Of course it’s Japanese visual kei music, but nowadays I don’t care much about the genre. If I think it’s good music, I’m influenced by it.
    Rei: I like Zi:Kill and Merry Go Round.
    Hakuya: 90s J-POP.
     
    You all play an instrument (vocals included(smile)), but what made you want to play your instrument?
     
    Kon: Because I didn’t have to spend money to buy an instrument.
    Kaie: I just happened to be in charge of it.
    Nao: My dad had a guitar at home.
    Rei: I’ll skip answering this question because it’s an impure motive.
    Hakuya: My parents played the drums as a hobby, so we had a drum set at home, so also I started to play the drums for fun. 
     
    So please tell us which type of instrument you use. 
     
    Kon: I’m using SHURE BETA58A. 
    Kaie: The tones I play are almost straight from the amp. 
    Nao: The current guitar I use is one I painted myself.
    Rei: I’m using Warwick JAZZMAN.
    Hakuya:  My drum set: TAMAdrums starclassicBirch.
    Hardware: TAMAdrums
    Cymbals: Zildjancymbals
    Twin Pedals : AMAHA FP9310
     
    Talking about memories, what are some of your favorite memories?
     
    Kon: Our emotions after we finish recording together..
    Kaie: Can’t choose, so I guess all of them.
    Nao: Our live shows and also our daily life together.
    Rei: That I am finally able to perform with the legends which I saw in magazines as a junior and High school student. 
    Hakuya: Our live shows at big venues and touring around.
     
    You’ve been in the music industry for a long time, so what has changed the most since the start of your career?
     
    Kon: I stopped to compare my own band with other bands.
    Kaie: I don’t have too many expectations anymore.
    Nao: We don’t have to be bound by certain stereotypes anymore, we can express ourselves in different ways.
    Rei: Our hair was up to our waists, however now our haircuts are shorter. 
    Hakuya: Our music and attitude towards the band and how to enjoy it has changed.
     
    And what’s the secret to staying active for so long?
     
    Kon: It’s finding the good balance between yourself and bandmates, also too keep up a healthy distance between each other.
    Kaie: Because I love what I do and because we have people who support us.
    Nao: We love our music and we respect each other, which leads to good relationships between each other.
    Rei: We don’t get into conflicts easily because we don’t play as a band on a regular basis.
    Hakuya: The most important thing above all is that we all love playing music and we are having lots of fun while doing it. 
     
    Which song do you think is most popular under fans and what’s your own favorite song?
     
    Kon: Our most popular song is “吊り下げの恋”. And my own favorite is “その手”
    Kaie: I guess that our most popular song is “吊り下げの恋” and “白い森”. My personal favoriets are “その手” and “彼女と空腹” 
    Nao: There are various of popular songs “吊り下げの恋” “12秒間” and “水銀”, but my own favorite is “孤島の彼女”
    Rei: “吊り下げの恋” a song which is easy understand, so it’s loved by many people. My own favorite is “孤島の彼女”. 
    Hakuya: 歪んで走る and 身代わりの人
     
    You have a lot of introspective lyrics, where do you get your inspiration for writing lyrics?
     
    Kon: I take inspiration from everything that happens in my life.
    How do you write and compose your songs?
    Kaie: We bring our ideas to the studio, and turn them into a real song together.
    Nao: When we write a song idea, we turn it together into a song.
    Rei: Based on our ideas, we create the final song together in the studio. 
     
    How has your songwriting changed as you have gotten older?
     
    Kon: If you wonder about the lyrics, they haven’t changed.
    Kaie: Basically, I haven’t changed at all.
    Nao: WE haven’t made any big changes, but we’re not trying to omit them with negative energy, but we’re trying to affirm them and trying to absorb them. 
    Rei: It’s getting simpler.
     
    Due to Corona, you weren’t able to perform live earlier this year.  How has this affected you? How did you deal with it?
     
    Kon: No, problem at all, we didn’t have any live show planned.
    Kaie: We’re just in the middle of a hiatus, so…
    Nao: We weren’t able to make any plans originally, so it didn’t really affect us.
    Rei: It didn’t interfere with NightingeiL’s activities, so I just gave my dogs attention during the self-restraint period. 
    Hakuya: I’ve been doing some personal activities, so I was able to perform live. However I wasn’t able to do any activities for about 3 months during the self-restraint period, so in that meanwhile I just practiced at home. 
     
    When you are standing on stage, do you face any challenges?
     
    Kon: I’m always wondering how I can betray my audience in a good way. 
    Kaie: To keep doing stuff easygoing, just to be natural and not being afraid of what I’m doing. 
    Nao: Just to have fun. 
    Rei: I always feel sorry for my dog to let her stay alone at home.
    Hakuya: To stay calm, if you stay calm you are able to enjoy the live show.
     
    Why is it important for (rock) bands to play lives?
     
    Kon: To feel alive.
    Kaie: Because it’s fun.
    Nao: It’s the most fun to do and more importantly it’s not only fun with the members but also with the audience. 
    Rei: It’s a great way to earn money.
    Hakuya: We want people to see us because we’re alive.
     
    What’s the most important thing that has happened to you in your music career so far?
     
    Kon: Being into this current state now. 
    Kaie: To be able to meet a lot of people.
    Nao: That I am blessed with my musical friends.
    Rei: Everything.
    Hakuya: Playing with my favorite artists and supporting them.
     
    Some years have passed since your last release, can we expect a new release soon?
     
    Kon: If it’s expected we’ll release it, we are also considering digital distribution. 
    Kaie: We’re looking at it positively!
    Nao: Maybe yes, maybe no, I’ll give my best.
    Rei: Would love so.
    Hakuya: We’re currently considering it.
     
    What’s the biggest challenge of being a musician?
     
    Kon: To stay yourself.
    Kaie: To absorb things without losing yourself.
    Nao: How to deal with music.  
    Rei: To not get fat and not to age (becoming unattractive). 
    Hakuya: To keep loving and enjoying it. 
     

     
    Have you ever thought about performing overseas as NightingeiL?
     
    Kon: If you have an offer for us, we’d love to consider it!
    Kaie: I would love to go abroad!
    Nao: Currently not.
    Rei: It’s hard because it makes me feel homesick. 
    Hakuya: I always wanted to go abroad.
     
    Kaie tweets a lot of anime, but what are some anime’s everyone watched as a kid?
    Kaie: Can’t really tell, just check out my tweets. 
     
    What’s your ultimate goal for the future? 
     
    Kon: Sokushinbutsu. (To become a Bhuddist mummy)
    Kaie: My goal is as long as I can enjoy my life, it’s the best life I can have. 
    Nao: filial piety (laugh)
    Rei: To own lots of dogs.
    Hakuya: To be a respected musician and not just a band member.
     
    Please tell us your beliefs and/or mottos as an artist?
     
    Kon: Where there is will, there is a way
    Kaie: Don’t beg, win, and it will be given to you.
    Nao: The first thing to do is to make something that you are convinced and confident about.
    Rei: It’s going to be a long story, so we’ll have to come back to it another time.
    Hakuya: I always like the drums, hit the drums, and push the ensemble to the next level.
     
    Please write a last message to your fans and readers.
     
    Kon: If you haven’t been exposed to the world of NightingeiL yet, this is a great moment to start.
     
    Kaie: The reason why I can take it easy is because there are people who are waiting for me. I am sincerely grateful. Although we are a peculiar band, we are looking forward to your continued support.
     
    Nao: Nice to meet you. My name is Nao, I play guitar in NightingeiL. Thank you for taking the time to read this interview. I hope you will continue to support us.
     
    Rei: Please let me touch your boobs when we meet. (laugh)
     
    Hakuya: Thank you for your support. I’ll always play the drums with my heart and soul. I will continue to play the drums, which is my life’s work, and I will continue to work hard every day to provide you with a comfortable and pleasant sound. I will continue to be a band member, musician and drummer for the rest of my life.
     
     
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    chemicalpictures reacted to ghost in What video games are you currently playing?   
    Tracked down a reasonably priced copy of Parasite Eve II. Very different than the first one but still pretty fun.
     

     
  19. I feel ya..
    chemicalpictures reacted to Xerath in Neverland will disband and last best album "-LOST CHILD-" release   
    sad to see them go, I always felt like they didnt get the attention they deserved 😕 
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    chemicalpictures reacted to ghostpepper in What video games are you currently playing?   
    Legend of Legaia after a long time. Nostalgia feels to the maxx ❤️
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from Asakusa in BAROQUE - Ryo retires from music. Band suspends activites indefinitely. Kei announces new solo album.   
    my heart skipped a bit at first, but when you follow those guys for almost 20 fuckin years, there's certain things your gut tells you
     
    Ryo has always dealt with mental health problems, kei first solo act was born after Ryo's biggest breakdowns. I mean, the dude has written a book on the matter
     
    Cancelling tours and suddenly suspending activities points me to another one of those. Kei has been working on solo stuff for a while, so I'm sure he was somewhat prepared for something like this
     
    This saddens me AF, but I'm pretty sure we'll hear more from Ryo in due time.
     
    Hope he rests, get well, and make a comeback ASAP. If not, we just lost one of the most influential acts of 00's VK. Cheers to a legendary one!
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    chemicalpictures got a reaction from Furik in DEXCORE new album, "DRAGOUT." release   
    Kagami voice is sounding really different from the usual for some reason, but I like it
     
    and apparently they've changed the lyrics on above the clouds? interesting
     
    I'm really really looking forward to it!
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    chemicalpictures reacted to BrenGun in An interview with DAMMITLAND   
    Nice to meet you DAMMITLAND. How did you all actually meet?
     
    KAZUKI: A mutual acquaintance told me about Kyuusuke and for the first half year we were looking for other members however we always ended up drinking in a izakaya. “If we will continue like this, we won’t ever be able to form a band!”  So we started searching seriously and then we found P, and P invited his acquaintance MAa to join us too, and so our current line-up was formed. 
     
    DAMMITLAND is active as a visual kei band, however what’s the reason that did you form DAMMITLAND as a visual kei band?
     
    KAZUKI: The other members’ past bands were Visual Kei bands, and we just wanted to challenge the visual system in terms of the music scene.
     
    I’m glad to read that you guys want to rebel against the world with a taste of irony. What kind of things going on the world have influenced your lyrics the most?
     
    Kyuusuke: Actually, I’m just writing about what’s happening around me and what I’m thinking and feel about it, so I’m not really influenced by anything.
     
    Why did you become a musician? Could you name some artist that inspired you to become a musician?
     
    Kyuusuke: I just wanted to be in a band, no other reason. I guess I am inspired by many various people.
     
    KAZUKI: I just wanted to stand out and express myself. THE YELLOW MONKEY and LA★69 inspired me the most.
     
    P: I started playing guitar in my free time, because I wasn’t in any high school club, also I found the joy of playing live.  BUMP OF CHICKEN and HIGH and MIGHTY Color inspired me the most.
     
    MAa: When I saw Tomoyasu Hotei performing a show, he was surrounded by women, that made me think that I also wanted to be popular. Tomoyasu Hotei and Dir en Grey inspired me the most. 
     
    We all get our inspiration from someone or something so what’s your biggest inspiration for making music?
     
    Kyuusuke: Sleeping well
     
    KAZYUKI: A crowded train and other frustrating and negative emotions in everyday life.
     
    P: Drinking or taking a walk with a camera
     
    MAa: Coffee Time
     
    KAZUKI, your band history isn’t visual kei, why did you decide to follow the visual path? 
     
    KAZUKI: Originally I was doing hard-rock and metal, I always played the music I wanted to play with my hard-rock band-mates. We have done one-man shows, various tours, support stuff and we even went overseas.  However this time I wanted to write my own music. Visual Kei is a genre made up of many different kinds of music and I thought it was a scene where I wanted to create my own songs and videos to present them. I’m not hiding who I am, whether it’s hard-rock or visual kei, I’m just me, so I’ll do whatever I want.
     
    Recently some people say “Today’s visual kei is fake, just host-kei imitators etc”. How do you feel about those words?
     
    KAZUKI: There are times when songs have similar chord progressions and riffs, but I think the band’s power is being tested by how to make it a song full of originality.
     
    Kyuusuke, why did you switch from guitar to vocals?
     
    Kyuusuke: Well, I like singing. Also if I loved to dance, I would be a dancer. 
     
    I saw the cover of LUNA SEA ROSIER, Why did you record a cover this song? Do you all like LUNA SEA? Or did  you just choose this “one song”?
     
    KAZUKI: We are going to release a cover song every month as one of our YouTube projects. ROSIER by LUNA SEA is a famous song and we like LUNA SEA, so we thought it would be a good first song for this project.
     
    You said that you have recorded your last single at home. Because corona makes it more difficult to record stuff at a studio, but will you continue to record your releases at home? 
     
    KAZUKI: If possible, we would like to share all our songs on YouTube and streaming media. Recording at home is a good way to keep the costs low, so we probably will continue to do it in the future.
     
    What other struggles do you face because of Corona?
     
    KAZUKI: It’s difficult to perform a live show, however instead we think of doing other fun things which we couldn’t do before, like shooting videos for YouTube.
    Anyway you said that you did choose not to use electronic sounds? However Such sounds are very popular these days isn’t, so why do you omit them?
     
    KAZUKI: It’s not that we are omitting them, but I don’t use it in our existing songs because it’s not necessary. I might like to use synthesizers and other electronic sounds in the future, if we feel that they are necessary to improve the quality of the song, but we don’t need them for our existing songs.
     
    Your YouTube channel is filled with variety of videos channel. Such as rate this beer, without know which beer you are actually drinking. Will you continue to create these fun videos?
     
    KAZUKI: We surely will continue to share more of these kinds of videos in the future. It would be good if people would discover DAMMITLAND through live shows and YouTube.
     
    What about digital music distribution? Will you continue to distribute your music digitally?
     
    KAZUKI: If we are going to release more songs in the future, I guess we will mainly distribute them to YouTube and streaming sites, because I think it’s a good way to introduce DAMMITLAND to people who might enjoy listening to us.
     
    If you write brand new songs… where is your favorite place to write them?
     
    Kyuusuke: I guess in my bed
     
    KAZUKI: In my room, in front of my computer.
     
    P: On my sofa.
     
    Is it difficult to be an artist? if so what’s difficult about it?
     
    Kyuusuke: As long as you enjoy it, nothing is difficult.
     
    KAZUKI: To find the right izakayas after the shows to share your thoughts together afterwards.
     
    P: To be on time for meetings, studio and live shows.
     
    MAa: Human relations.
     
    Is there any valuable moment in your music career so far?
     
    Kyuusuke: Receiving fan letters.
     
    KAZUKI: Being in the band DAMMITLAND with members who share the same way of thinking.  
     
    P: The very first live show I played in my life, it was the day that I found the joy in performing live.
     
    MAa: Being cheered by the high-pitched voices of our fans
     
    We all know age is secret, but still we would like to know who is the youngest and who is the oldest in the band?
     
    KAZUKI: I’ll leave that to your imagination!
     
    If someone would ask you, “why should I listen to your band” what would you tell this person?
     
    KAZUKI: I would tell this person: I think that all the songs which Kyuuske created and wrote are amazing, so please check them out and listen to them often.
     
    Do you have any Ultimate goal for the future?
     
    Kyuusuke: To stay healthy and enjoy life for a long time.
     
    KAZUKI: To be able to enjoy music activities for a long time.
     
    P: To play a one-man show at OSAKA-JO-HALL.
     
    MAa: To play at Fuji Rock.
     
    Beliefs and Mottoes, please share yours.
     
    Kyuusuke: If there is something you want to do, you should do it right away!
     
    KAZUKI: I want to be the bassist that the 20-year old me would adore and think “he is cool!”. 
     
    P: Always keep the strongest image of yourself in your mind.
     
    MAa: Forever Young
     
    We came to the end, so please give a message to your fans and readers.
     
    Kyuusuke: Please don’t forget to subscribe to our youtube channel and to follow me and us on Twitter.
     
    KAZUKI: Thank you very much for reading this interview. I like to continue to share various interesting things on youtube,  I also would like to try TwitCasting, so please keep up following me and us!
     
    P: Thank you for reading until the end. I will continue to do whatever I want, however I’ll avoid the inconvenience.
     
    MAa: Everyone, Let’s keep on living!
     
     

     
    Questions discussed together with  @Katt
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