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My question was always: why don't people love ネガ? For me, they were one of the most charismatic and emotionally sustained bands around, and in their legacy they still are. Both visually as well as musically. I could simply explain them with the song 'guilt trip' on the album GRAVE OF THE SACRIFICE, which is likely the most recommended album by them. I've had the privilege of hearing this track live and I still can't get over how far it reached within me. 
 
I think they stand out because being founded in 2004, there weren't that many visual kei bands around with this image, or at least not in the spotlights. Kotekote had somewhat died out at the time and the mid-2000's were a place for lighter visual kei music like your mentioned vistlip, GUILD, An Cafe, etc. — ネガ broke through that image with being rancid and edgy, and I think quickly took the limelight with their aestethics. And oh, they've had the pleasure of bringing one of the best drummers of visual kei deeper into the scene for as long as it lasted, I'm still sad Yuu left (although I can totally imagine him playing jazz-piano in some bar).
 
It hurts me to see how many people had and still have criticism on Jin's vocal abilities, however. There was a time when VANITAS was released, people were trashtalking him so much that he actually personally apologized on his ameblo for his performances on the album. But I love Jin, I love how lively he is, how bubbly of a character he has off-stage opposed of how he acts on the stage, how kind he is to his bands and fans. Not to mention, I love his music, simply put. For me, he is one of those guys who can undoubtedly cross that bridge toward someone's personal life-experiences and feelings.

ERIZA members new band "DOAK" will hold their first live at 2015/06/14, and their new single "揚羽-ageha-" will be released at 2015/07/01 (2 TYPE, 1,620yen each)
 
"DOAK" members:
Vo.勇企(yuuki) (ex-COЯE THE CHILD-->UnsraW)
Gt.暁(satoshi) (ex-フィズ(fizz)-->レトルト(retort)-->Para:noir-->D.I.D.)
Ba.IORI (ex-オルガ(ORGE), Créateur(support))
Dr.和春(kazuharu) (ex-Sephiro-->MiD DERACINE-->AMARANYX, PSYCHE-プシュケ-, now UNLIMITED RULEBOOK(support))
 

 
http://www.doak-official.com/

D.I.D. live-distributed demo single "W.O.D. II / Fatal Error Race(demo ver.)" will be released at their live at Ikebukuro BLACK HOLE at 2015/06/19, at which their PV "W.O.D. II" will be shot

Well im hoping the announcement is a formal band with the three of them or at least a new project of some sort. I have only listened to samples of this band and would have liked to get my hands on any of their releases haha. 
 
Though I agree on their part in V-last., I did like it more as well. I dont know why but i would like to see some sort of session with Keke and Shyena doing vocals together, or a formal band with the two and the twins. (I am always hoping for some twin vocal style bands haha) 

SET-LIST at 2015/01/05:
 
01.ギロチン(guillottine) (BugLug)
02.ニート姫(neet hime) (カメレオ(kameleo))
03.RADICAL HYSTERIA (BORN)
04.波瀾万丈、椿唄(haranbanjou tsubakiuta) (R指定(R-shitei))
 
 
it appears that they will change to new band soon...

hope towa forms new band soon

ex-landz. members session band "天国と地獄(tengoku to jigoku)" will perform at Ikebukuro EDGE at 2015/01/05 and at 2015/01/20
 
"天国と地獄(tengoku to jigoku)" members:
Vo.towa (ex-landz.)
Gt.haru (ex-landz.)
Gt.翔人(shouto) (ex-LANDZ)
Ba.LILYEL (ex-Libertine-->landz.(Shin))
Dr.聖也(seiya) (ex-spiv states, now 深澤商店(fukasawa store)(support))

the Raid. new maxi single "純潔ピラニア(junketsu piranha)" will be released at 2015/05/13, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
their members have mentioned that concept of that new maxi single will be 180° different from their previous songs

it is announced at THE BLACK SWAN one-man live tour final "THE HOPELESS WORLD～禁賀新年、救い様の無い世界に嘆く、救い様の無い全ての「君」へ～" at Ikebukuro EDGE at 2015/01/04 that their new maxi single "失愛と依存、その感触(shitsuai to izon sono kanshoku)" will be released at 2015/03/11 (1,620yen)
 
[track list]
01.失い(ushinai)
02.I'M SHIT NOODLE, BUT...
03.ETERNAL SLEEP
 
 
btw they will hold their one-man live "WE ARE VERY FUCKIN' SHIT NOODLE, BUT..." at Takadanobaba AREA at 2015/06/12, at which their live-distributed goods (CD?) will be released
 
 
their maxi single "黒聴(kokuchou)" (2nd press) has been released at 2015/01/04

This thread needs more love. And kyary's beautiful face. <3
 

 
Who else thought the stick man's hands were a moustache?
 

 

 
Other contribution, this whole thread of Jrock memes for your entertainment.
 
And a GIF, just because, it's true in my case.

 
(I'm sorry these aren't exactly the right memes ><)

Best thread evvvvva.
 



 
hehehehe.

For the lulz - introducing the super official MH J-meme thread! I think you get the drift - share the best J-music related memes/funnypics/younameit that you've found in the interwebs or made yourself!
 
Following pictures are made by anonymous, yet extremely hilarious meme creators.
 

 

 

 
 

vk graveyard: 1
 
san's career: Ø

it is announced at Twins☆withけけ(ヶ´∀｀) presents live "Last☆Twins☆withけけ(ヶ´∀｀)…" at Shinjuku RUIDO K4 at 2014/12/30 that their new band "【TRiANGLE▼SONiX】" will hold their first 2-man live "BATTLE COLISEUM Vol.1" at Shinjuku RUIDO K4 at 2015/01/28 with Twins☆withけけ(ヶ´∀｀)
 
"【TRiANGLE▼SONiX】" members:
Vo.KEKE (ex-Medi@lize)
Gt.寛-HIRO- (ex-Vega-->V-last., now in Twins☆)
Gt.義-yoshi- (ex-Vega-->V-last., now in Twins☆)
 




 
http://trianglesonix.com/

they have opened their OHP
 
http://www.eriza-official.com/

SET-LIST at 2014/10/11:
 
SE.雲の巣(kumo no su)
01.Ira
02.the RED
03.THE NATURAL BORN SINNER
04.W.O.D.
05.$howtime in the [World's End.] (feat.勇企(yuuki) & 点々(tenten))

I want so bad to attend to D.I.D.'s lives. ; _ ; Can't wait to hear new song...

ex-F@NNY members new band "エスカピズム(escapism)" will hold their first presents live "東京無限CARNIVAL(tokyo mugen CARNIVAL)" at Birth SHINJUKU at 2014/11/09
 
"エスカピズム(escapism)" members:
Vo.ゆ→と(yuto) (ex-F@NNY)
Gt.らいむ(lime) (ex-F@NNY)
Ba.桐花(toka) (ex-Dolce.-->demitAsse(support)(希沙羅/kisara))
Dr.じゅん(jun) (ex-FULL EFFECT')
support Gt.りゅー(ryuu) (ex-MeleM)
 
http://escapism-web.com/

Grieva has suddenly announced their current line-up LAST ITEM, a mail-order, made-to-order limited COMPLETE BOX "Dear...". It features a new song by GRIEVA which was debuted during their coupling tour, plus a live + making DVD and several goods.

Dear...
3,000 yen

◆ CD
01. GRIEVA - 死闘(shitou)

◆ DVD
01. live footage
02. making footage

◆ box contents
・ photoset
・ sticker (2 sets)
・ B2 poster (1 set)
・ pamphlet (signed)
・ random cheki (signed)
・ postcard (signed with message)

Order acceptance period is 2014-10-06 through 2014-11-05. Expected ship date is 2014-12-XX.

more info
Pre-order here → http://ains.cart.fc2.com/