CAT5

This song has been stuck in my head lately
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARv9zoNl2po

What makes the argument so dumb is that not everyone will be able to agree on what defines old and new VK. 
 
Most of the people that seem to get their panties in a twist are usually referring to the gawffy Matina/Soleil era bands. Yet they tend to conveniently overlook a lot of the more popular bands from those eras that were considered VK by Japanese standards. Since those bands didn't use the overly gothic aesthetics these people usually just overlook them like they didn't exist at all or weren't tr00 kvlt vKKK. Then they get this skewed idea that VK was the howling BDSM outfit indie bandmen when Fanatic Crisis, Sophia and Wyse where around during that time and also considered to be very VK.

See you in a week <3

"Answer And Answer" PV (short ver.) could be watched through YouTube since 2013/04/28
 

9mm Parabellum Bullet new album "Dawning" will be released at 2013/06/26 (2 TYPE)
 
limited edition (4,500yen) will include CD+DVD (including PVs), and regular edition (2,800yen) will include CD only
 
[CD track list]
01.The Lightning
02.Grasshopper
03.Answer And Answer
04.Zero Gravity
05.シベリアンバード～涙の渡り鳥～
06.Scarlet Shoes
07.コスモス
08.Wild West Mustang
09.Starlight
10.ハートに火をつけて(ALBUM ver.)
11.Caution!!
12.黒い森の旅人
13.The Silence
 
[limited edition DVD track list]
01.The World
02.Discommunication
03.Termination
04.Supernova
05.Wanderland
06.Living Dying Message
07.Vampiregirl
08.Black Market Blues
09.Cold Edge
10.命ノゼンマイ
11.The Revolutionary
12.キャンドルの灯を
13.新しい光
14.カモメ
15.ハートに火をつけて
16.Answer And Answer
17.黒い森の旅人

Now to complete the collection!

@sai
 
you can try my recommendation:
 
- [Champagne]

- BIGMAMA

- FAT PROP

- supercell

- negoto (ねごと)

- nano (ナノ)

 
they are my favorite for now, although there are several non indie bands

First post in this thread, blame CAT5 for sort of bringing me here I'm basically trying to find what I like within non-VK, but there's so much to try that I've gotten a bit lost and gave up altogether. I'm secretly hoping you guys can help me find some nice stuff, because I like getting different recommendations from different people! Here's a list of artist I've discovered already and what I liked, to help you a bit in your recommendations. I highlighted my favourites:
 
- Ametsub
- Boris
- ESNO
- LAGITAGIDA
- M-Koda
- nego
- ONE OK ROCK
- school food punishment
- アルカラ
- 凛として時雨
 
I know, still a very short list...but I'm working on it! I hope you guys will be able to help!

| Well at least you tried a little more.
 
So after writing a rather positive review on Alice Nine's new single, a terribly unfunny review of a rather depressing release couldn't be left unpublished. I am very sceptical about the new 12012. I wasn't a big fan of their music before they lost their main composer, but when he was still around there were plenty of individual enjoyable songs that got a definite spot in my music library.
 
When I heard the previews for this mini-album I slowly started to gain hope. The PV totally ruined that image, but that left aside, I had somewhat promising expectations when trying this mini after the shitfest that was their self-titled and CUNNING KILLER. Obviously, I was wrong.
 
身千切りの莟、奇しくも恍惚の桜 is a progressive track that sounds pretty nice up until the 2:40 mark, the rather annoying chugging left aside at some parts. However, when 2:40 kicks in, I just cringe. The heavier section did not match the feeling of the song, was completely unnecessary and Wataru still doesn't know how to properly use harsh vocals. Luckily this section is rather short, so I am able to forgive them for that. If you look past the few irritations this track has, it's fairly enjoyable. They actually seemed to have tried on this one.
 
DEICIDA OF SILENCE was not much different from the average track on their self-titled, apart from the fact that they at least tried a little harder than on most of the formerly mentioned tracks. What I noticed in this mini-album is that the heavier sections always start at around the same point in the song, regardless of length. That falls more into the category of shitting out the same song five times in a row...not cool. Whatever happens at 2:00 I don't even know. Whether he's having a seizure or trying to summon the dramatic overlord Xenu I'm not sure of, but I do know for sure that even though it matches the song it just doesn't sound very healthy. That single section destroys anything slightly decent that the song had.
 
CHABOO-CHABOO was one of my least favourite previews. I don't have much to say about it, it's a typical metalcore song with bad harsh vocals, countless chugging and the overly annoying CLICKCLICKCLICK.
 
夢喰い was my favourite when it came to the previews. It starts and ends very well. The focus is more on the melodic parts than on trying to sound overly heavy and brutal...until once again they think it's necessary to incorporate a heavy section into a song that doesn't NEED a section like that in order to sound good or give it a darker feeling. I get the feeling that 12012 is convinced that they can't make "heavy" songs without having to put in countless amounts of chugging, blastbeats and awful grunting. And with heavy I mean dark songs, strong guitars...like drone, basically. Correct me if I'm wrong, please, I'm not an expert. Anyway, this would've been a great track and probably the best one on the mini if only they would've let that heavy section out. But like with the first track it's fairly short, so I'm willing to forgive them and look past it...again.
 
DOOR TO THE SKY has the same problem as 夢喰い has, misplaced metalcore elements. Overall it's decent with good parts here and there. The thing with these tracks is that you can hear on what parts they actually tried and on what parts they were like "how do we continue this? I don't know, let's just chug and abuse the bass pedals for around 30 seconds and then we'll be able to close it off without having to do anything remotely interesting."
 
12012 still hasn't found their way in their new direction and I don't think they will for the upcoming time. I just hope they realize they can also do the style they want to go for without overabusing the same elements time after time. It's not as bad as CUNNING KILLER or their self-titled, but in all honesty, that's not very hard. I hope at least some people will be able to enjoy this release though.
 
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SILLINESS BEYOND THIS POINT, BEWARE!
 
SO. I said this was going to be unfunny. As I'm still slightly torn on the fact I didn't get a flawless victory for my DIVISION review, I'm going to give a brief review of this mini-album in gifs. I am bored once again and my explanation on why I thought this mini wasn't very good has already been written down.
 
身千切りの莟、奇しくも恍惚の桜

 
DEICIDA OF SILENCE

 
CHABOO-CHABOO

 
夢喰い

 
DOOR TO THE SKY

I was going to say "VK-only" at first, because if there is one part within the Japanese rock scene that rips people off the best, it's Visual Kei. However, on request I broadened it to all Japanese rock music. Here's the idea:
 
What would you call the biggest crime or rip-off within the Japanese rock scene? The way VK bands release tons of types and only give you the opportunity to get all songs when you buy all those types? The fact that most limited editions only contain a PV DVD and come in jewel cases without any sort of extras? The live-limited releases that are impossible to get? The tendency of some artists to fill half of their album with already released songs? Why do you think it's a shame and a financial crime? Rant to your heart's content!

I secretly expected this thread to have popped up already (because Augie usually starts Alice Nine review threads), but since it hasn't, I figured I'd open up a review thread for the second instalment of Alice Nine's 3 month-consecutive single releases.
 
I liked DAYBREAK for what it was, a more mellow side of Alice Nine that successfully showed their progress as musicians. It wasn't their best, but it was a nice single. When I heard Shou would be the one composing the A-side for SHADOWPLAY, I was a bit worried. Shou has only composed one track for the band so far and that one is one of my least favourite Alice Nine A-sides of the past few years. Needless to say, Shou really outdid himself on this one.
 
SHADOWPLAY is a song that I'd put in line with their GEMINI album. It's a bit difficult to get into at first, but when it hits, it HITS. The piano in the background was a nice add to the general feeling of the song and doesn't mindlessly play in the background as some songs usually tend to have. It's a vital part of the song and I love how they incorporated it. The guitar solo is probably one of the best solos of theirs I heard since GEMINI and the general atmosphere of the song is just very epic and powerful.
 
Scarlet is a song I hadn't heard before but apparently has been played live before the release. Scarlet matches the atmosphere of the A-side. It's dark, more distorted and overall rather powerful. The bass shines in this song, and listening to it really gives you the idea that they really thought this through. I personally prefer SHADOWPLAY over Scarlet, but Scarlet is still a good song. The guitarwork after the solo is the best part of the song in my opinion, it really shows how well Hiroto and Tora can blend together.
 
My final rating for the single:
 

 
I prefer it over DAYBREAK, and I'm really excited for their third single now!

This actually sounds... alright??? #wow #whoa

samples of songs from their new mini album "DEICIDA OF SILENCE" could be listened to through YouTube since 2013/04/09
 

Love that screencapture of his face.

Wallpaper is generated from my Wanikani profile - highlighting the kanji I know and can read versus the ones I don't (yet).

Japanese black metal band COHOL has announced that they have signed with Osmose Productions and has plans to release their second album. More details will be announced later.
Source: http://www.cohol.info

Lol, brilliant GIF usage.
 
Haven't posted a picture here in forever.  Here's a dog and a person.

 
And here's one I really like:

Nice to meet you!
I'm new on this forum. I was surprised to find an active Jrock forum, since most places seem to be deserted... So I hope I'll be able to talk about music with many people here!
 
I live in Belgium, and I'm currently a university student.
 
The bands I like the most are Kagrra,; Nightmare, Kra, Bergerac and Plastic Tree. But I listen to many other bands, and I'm always looking for new bands to try out.
 
I'm mostly active on tumblr as ponyindreamland.
I translate Nightmare's tweets (sporadically) and I've also done some interviews and lyrics.

I also have a fast.fm account but I haven't been using it for very long.

Um, yeah, that's it I guess, if you have any questions, ask away! ^^
 
Please be nice to me~

After taking a nap. I seriously need to get rid of my bangs, duh.

I learned about Bo Ningen the other week and instantly fell in love. Sorry if they've already been posted about on here. 
 
http://youtu.be/kD9oSbcNW-c
 
Also CIMENA STYAAAAFFFF have a new album coming out and I'm so thrilled. ^__^ The new singles and the Salvage You EP from last year were really good imho.  

ive been really busy so i havent been able to come on as much, but here's some pictures I shall grace you with my sexiness.

UR GAHT-DAYUM STRAIGHT WE ARE

tbh, you're all penis wrinkles

UR GAHT-DAYUM STRAIGHT WE ARE

COME AT ME BRO

N-qia - mute
http://www.virgin-babylon-records.com/shared/mp3/mute.zip
http://youtu.be/0M4L1Xy3rCs