jduv86

their new band name is "ZERO MIND INFINITY", and they will hold their first live at Takadanobaba AREA at 2016/06/15 and their presents live "ONE MIND" at Takadanobaba AREA at 2016/07/16
 
[live participating artists at 2016/07/16]
ZERO MIND INFINITY
亜季(aki)(Sadie) session
団長(danchou)(NoGoD) session
藍-AI-(DEATHGAZE)
 
http://www.zeromindinfinity.com/
 

session band "ヨルクライム(yoru crime)" will change to new band after their live at Takadanobaba AREA at 2016/03/20, although new band name has not yet been finalized
 
"ヨルクライム(yoru crime)" members:
Vo.Juri (ex-DELUHI)
Gt.酒井洋明(sakai hiroaki) (12012)
Gt.じょん(john) (ex-TOKYO HEROES-->Sel'm)
Ba.Aggy (ex-DELUHI-->Garson)
Dr.KAJI (ex-REIGN)

we apparently sold out in NYC other than like 2 tickets lol we had 2000 people there

I was lucky enough to take some pics and a couple of videos without attracting too much attention
 
Yea Regency Ballroom is smaller then what they usually play at but it was perfect for a US tour. It wasn't even full.

maybe he was sleep... lol

still my fav kiss my way song

hiLo posted it on his personal youtube channel, more of him and tenten working together incoming?

@Aeolus I was honestly thinking they played more older songs to give Ruki a rest on them harsh vocals but I could be wrong... Now if they played Dim Scene.... I would've cried<3!!! They did say they wanted to come back on twitter but you know how that goes.... I guess it's Japan for next time 
 
I did find it funny that I think Ruki wanted to say some more english words at some times like he was thinking of what to say but just ended up with "SHUT THE FUCK UP!"  and last but not least "YOU GUYS ARE FUCKING CRAZY!" but I found it hilarious are you " ready" "yeah" then come on" *screams* "SHUT THE FUCK UP!" lots of laughter like ok

Those Bastards!
 
No but seriously, if I had not missed the M&G, then I would have snuck in a panoramic selfie with the GazettE right before getting tackled by the bouncer huehuehue.
*sigh*
 
Next time.

I was honestly surprised (and pleased) at the NYC show when the crowd got the courage to get a pit started.  From my experiences at other J-Rock concerts in the US, the audience has never really gotten into the music enough to start one.  Perhaps it is due to the overall testosterone levels in the audience being lower vs. a typical American metal show, but I have been to plenty of shows were even the ladies jump in from time to time.
 
As a rock and Metal fan that has been to many concerts, I just accept the mosh pits as part of the show (and honestly enjoy hopping in as well from time to time - although I don't really initiate one).  The energy of the crowd around me during the concert was very high and positive - even in the pit itself, and seeing other fans right next to me going insane in sync with the song sections was everything a passionate show should be.  I have evolved to love UGLY so much more after the live performance with the shared energy of the pit - it was a great moment in the overall show.
 
Yes - some people ignored the request of no photos - which was distracting and I had hoped we would respect the bands wishes, but most of the show overall there was not a sea of cameras and people were really getting into each song and having a good time. 

I've gone off the gazette for a few years now, but I've always regretted not seeing them live. After reading this thread I feel even worse, they sound so great live! It sucks they only came to England once (2007), they've been back in Europe a few times but always seem to avoid England for some reason. So jelly of other european countries right now, maybe on their next tour I'll have to bite the bullet and go to France or Germany to see them.
edit: just saw @jduv86's insta video of the meet and greet. Ruki looks so great, I think this one of his best looks yet.
 

For V.I.P., we got a free t shirt, early access to the venue, and the meet and greet after the show! ....which was more of a meet and farewell!? XD
 
It was just a handshake with the band and "thanks for coming" type thing. I recorded it, but security was rushing us along so I didn't get a good shot of everyone. lol You can see the videos I got on my instagram (shameless plug I know):
instagram: @ fraeofficial
I took some small videos after the show. None was done during the actual performance.
 
My thoughts on the show: Made a review video
 
 

What a synchronicity that both them and girugamesh announce their disbandments. At one point both were those bands that I couldn't believe were still around. Screw was like a car gassing it on the driveway without going anywhere and girugamesh had gone through such stylistic amalgamations that one didn't know what to think. It is only recently that Girugamesh seemed to have gotten their groove back and Screw started showing some signs of life as well: and then they both disbanded lol. If this had happened like, two three years ago I wouldn't have been surprised at all, but now it caught me a bit off guard with the recent surge of activity from both of them. Screw especially I have been expecting to disband for such a long time that I kind of got comfortable with the idea they were just going to stick around forever ( much what I thought of BORN as well before they disbanded ).
 
I moderately liked a bunch of the indies stuff, however the one time I saw them live they were so good that I have quite a bit of nostalgia for everything thing they played that night. rip
 
 

The concert itself was great but the VIP organization was a disaster. Basically they had us go in by groups of 10 to buy merch and get out free shirt (merch was 100% sold out by the end of the show) and then head out in the same order we entered so no one lost their spot. My friend was lined up at 6am and was the first person at the venue. But after she went outside ... Halfway through the VIP line they just start keeping people inside. So the people who didn't wait at all got in first while the people who were outside the longest and waited longer got the shit end of the stick. 
 
San Francisco was fun but the crowd was overall whiny and trash talkers all around me and they made me feel how old I am. 
 
It was nice to meet and see them but one VIP was enough for me. I'm going to LA but imma hang in the back cuz I don't have time to listen to people bitch about each other and fix their hair and make up.
 
 

lol its all good. I'm actually on the verge of moving so I needed to use that ticket back to Maryland b/c there were no refunds. Otherwise, I would have used money and stayed in NY all weekend. It was an interesting adventure though XD It was good meeting you and mad stallion. Monochrome was definitely in the house!

lol its all good. I'm actually on the verge of moving so I needed to use that ticket back to Maryland b/c there were no refunds. Otherwise, I would have used money and stayed in NY all weekend. It was an interesting adventure though XD It was good meeting you and mad stallion. Monochrome was definitely in the house!

DUDE. You should've told me that you needed to juice your phone lol. I was staying at a hotel, as well as doing some drinking at an arcade after the show. You could've crashed for the night with my bro and I lol.

For V.I.P., we got a free t shirt, early access to the venue, and the meet and greet after the show! ....which was more of a meet and farewell!? XD
 
It was just a handshake with the band and "thanks for coming" type thing. I recorded it, but security was rushing us along so I didn't get a good shot of everyone. lol You can see the videos I got on my instagram (shameless plug I know):
instagram: @ fraeofficial
I took some small videos after the show. None was done during the actual performance.
 
My thoughts on the show: Made a review video
 
 

Aside from the girl fainting from whatever the hell she was on, and the numerous people recording the event, as well as the person  trying to crowd surf (who the fuck was that guy?), the people thrashing and the random mosh pit that this douchebag decided to start, my friend losing her jacket (luckily someone found it for her).
 
Luckily there was this cute Japanese Girl  who thought I was Japanese , and was not all objecting when I told her that I was going to hold her by the waist for "leverage" . She unfortunately lost her phone (I found it later and it's at the Lost-n-Found, if you are on here, or if someone here knows her).
 
I agree with most of Stall's points and felt that these lives were exactly what many of us needed. 
 
I personally didn't feel we deserved an encore, but we did. the GazettE are more kinder than I imagined.
 
Overall a very amazing experience, and I hope these little incidents don't deter them from thinking twice about coming back.
 
Best part of my night was when I said "Holy Shit..." over and over for the first 2 minutes when Ruki came up to us above the crowd from the stage, he was so cool! I am in love with them all over again.
 
 
Oh and it was HOT AS FUCK.

The NYC was show was everything I wanted and more. The setlist was a nice balance of DOGMA and older material so everyone's fancies could be tickled.  Ok lets get back to the DOGMA songs for one sec. @emmny said it best, those songs are something else live.  As much as i loved the earlier songs, those were my highlights, especially DOGMA , and OMINOUS. Holy crap. The band seemed to enjoy themselves, and nailed the tracks flawlessly. The crowd, despite a few minor incidents that I wont bother speaking of, was well behaved for the most part.  I feel like this US leg was a test run and we passed. Ruk kept saying "WOW, YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY!" haha And that they will come again. This was a dream come true and also, I got to meet @jduv86 who's a super cool guy in person (Best of luck on the album man and sorry if i was a lil too rowdy haha).  

JELLY!!!!!!!!!!

But LOL at the people who got removed. Peeps who were recording in NY got lucky or the staff just couldn't see em.

Today was my first live and it was great!

From what I remember, they played

NIHIL
DOGMA
RAGE
VORTEX
FADELESS
DERANGEMENT
SUICIDE CIRCUS
UGLY
BIZARRE
WASTELAND
BLEMISH
UNDYING
OMINOUS
FILTH IN THE BEAUTY
 
The order is different.

Encore:
LEECH
HEADACHE MAN
TOMORROW NEVER DIES

The venue was smaller than I thought it would be, especially compared to what I have seen on live DVDs. The staff removed three people who were taking pictures. I really liked that they played a couple of songs from DIM. The opening with NIHIL was epic. The lighting and other effects showed me a dimension of the music that I never experienced before. I can't wait to listen to UNDYING when I get my CD. I liked what I heard from the live. I still can't believe that I saw the GazettE live. It was an experience that I will never forget.

omg it was amazing!  
heres the order:

NIHIL
1. DOGMA
2. RAGE
3. Vortex
4. FADELESS
5. Venomous Spider's Web
6. BIZARRE
7. Dripping Insanity
8. OMINOUS
9. The Suicide Circus
10. Derangement
11. UGLY
12. UNDYING
13. Filth in the Beauty 
Encore:
14. Agony
15. Cockroach
16. Tomorrow Never Dies