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Imho, 'Weekend' is the perfect example of X's musical concept, and I dare to say that that concept played a key part in the development of VK's musical concept itself. 'Weekend' starts out as a typical glam riot-song -considering the difference that makes the full melodic bassline of Taiji againts the always-on-the-root of most of the Western metal basslines-. But when one reaches the pre-chorus, the song fills with orchestral string arrangments and suddenly the ambient shifts from a groupie-party to a scenery of beauty and tragedy. The PV makes this very clear while putting this sounds into images of shoujo manga-like characters in situations of self-harm, suicide, crazyness, loneliness, etc.
 
Of course, I'm not saying you can't dislike X lol. Just wanted to share some points with you and everyone else about the things that imho make X a special act in the history of rock, aside from Wikipedia and bandomen overall calling them the VK momma with no apparent explanation.

I used to feel that way, but after, I don't know, 5+ years? after discovering MM and their Klaha era, I think I became able to "understand" what they might have tried to put out with the whole 'Castlevaniaesque' aesthetics. I strongly recommend you to take another listen to this beautifully decadent tracks that should be considered true VK hymns, even worldwide neoclassical rock hymns:
 
 
 
 
Also, their respective live performances are just beautiful. It's awesome that even after losing Kami, Gackt and with that their major deal with Nippon Columbia, MM still managed not only to stay popular but also creative enough to make another iconic Budokan gig. 
 
 

Pierrot started my dive into VK when I saw the MAD SKY music video and I've never been the same since.
 
I've also been not as impressed by Angelo and  their biblical theme was always off putting to someone trying to escape the fists of Catholicism and Christianity. 
 
Either way, I'm hopin' this album will leave a mark. Hopefully at least with one track.

Basically 99% of the bands of today's scene.

Cannot agree more with zombieparadise. When Pierrot had a concept they would go deep inside. For example, i think with the Angelo last album ' resonance ',  they did a kind of ' brighter ' album. It's not bad, but for me they could do much better. Pierrot when they wanted to do a bright album, ' Heaven ' came out. It was like each album as it owns world.
 
Also each members brought something more original. For example Jun guitarist of Pierrot used a guitar-synthetizer. I don't see many bands nowadays who use this kind of thing. It adds a lot of originality. Takeo on drums mixed acoustic drums and electronic pads. Plus you add to this Aiji groovy guitar style.
 
I know i sound like a fanboy of Pierrot. But dont get me wrong, i like and listen to Angelo. But Pierrot is Pierrot.
 
Maybe Faust will shut our mouthes who knows

I think a majority of people would agree that PIERROT had a lot more artistry and creativity when it came to creating their music. (Some) Angelo songs are good, but they don't stay with you the way over the years the way PIERROT songs did. I wouldn't call it 'living in the past'; its an obvious comparison between two related bands.
 

So, according to @Seelentau's deep anaylisis, this is the hide and Tusk photoshoot that inspired Toshiya to enter the VK scene! Awesome! 😍

this is my first post, but i'll spare intros haha! anyways - i have some magazines i scan, so i thought it would be nice to share, for all of the oldschool fans. this volume is from march '93; main event is the long seth et holth tusk + hide feature, but as with any shoxx, the whole volume is full of content -- i love those shots of Gargoyle especially. here's a mega link to the numbered raw HQ scans right here : ) these are a little colour corrected.
 
i'll scan the rest of this, then vol. 29, 5 and 7 at some point. and yes! some of the scans are a bit messed up, that will be fixed at some point lmao.
 
here's some highlights that aren't the seth et holth shoot lol, loved the shock age + yankees features :
 
                        
 
                        
 

"IM A SINGER VOL. 2" 👀

Dimlim IG stories today look like they're recording for the album now and maybe the drums will be authentic sounding after all? 

Have you not heard their song about brushing teeth yet? Fucking masterpiece.  
Or the tabaco one, just love his random "俺-style" slang talking. Who did/does this otherwise?
 
And no matter how often I see Ojama or 被害妄想 live, Im not getting tired of it. And name one other vk band with a breakdancer.
 
(However, I do get what you mean, but from your standard I think it would mean there is not a single vk band worth listening (which might be true tho!))

Are there actually loaded people that crave for uninspired cosplay musicians? I'm curious about what kind of job they'll have.
 
Japanese culture of "supporting an artist" is fascinating. 

Campaign just ended at 125%!

''deliver it directly to you''... aka he will ride up to your house on a shitty old bicycle in full costume and chuck it through your window

Still don't have a clue on why even in 2019 Japanese people insist so much on making up funny English gramatics lol

because Kammiez is still mentally in 1993 and is too high-profile for anyone to step in correct her idk?????

I think I've got what you say, but music wise I wouldn't put Dimlim in the same level with Mamireta. After "Ojamashimasu" -a song that delivered a genuine concept while at the same time revived the 00's 'Kagerouesque' legacy- Mamireta still hasn't released a single song you can actually say it's worth the listening in a sense of "Wow, this is really filling the gap other bands have left and definitely doesn't sound samey at all". 
 
At least, that is my meaning for "VK saviour".

Thanks.
 
No tolerance for hateful minds.

I really think guys need to play a lot in Japan, build their loyal fanbase even if it is little, and then think about moving on to something else. I feel they are rushing things a bit.
 
Btw, how come they don't have "someone" behind? I mean, the releases, the recordings, the PVs... I mean, I always supposed they actually had an 'infrastructure', to say, I think they are far from being just guys composing djent in pajama in their parents house at 3:00 a.m. (Btw, how old are they?).
 
But if this isn't the case, their output is by far so good for today's scene standars that I'm sure they already had a bigger VK-bands managing house interested in asking Dimlim to join them! 

I tried to figure out why was that comment offensive, but I couldn't...

lost it in my early 20's to a 35 year old man into home renovations and missing half his thumb from a sawing accident which i found hot at the time. you're welcome. hope y'all have better standards than my dumb ass. 

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What? Misery's solos are all about that VK vibes! Seriously, if I think of a guitarist who actually has a place in the scene it's him!

Please!!!!

みく(Miku), former member of アンティック-珈琲店- (An Cafe) and Lc5 will perform at Mt.RAINIER HALL SHIBUYA for his show titled "みく ～39 for “my family”～" on 2020/1/6.
 
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