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2 minute sample video has been posted on his OHP
 

THE KIDDIE new maxi single "1414287356" will be released at 2014/04/16 (2 TYPE)
 
limited edition (1,944yen) will include CD+DVD (including "1414287356" PV), and regular edition (1,620yen) will include CD only
 
[CD track list]
01.1414287356(hito yo hito yo ni hanamigoro)
02.全てはこの掌の中に(subete wa kono tenohira no naka ni)
03.蝕(shoku)
04.イデオロギー(ideology) (included in regular edition)

I think it's a bad idea to do something if you don't understand the situation well. If the man hit her or anything, then it would be the reason to do something, but it seemed they were arguing? You never know what happened between them, maybe she did something, made him angry and felt guilty, so it looked like that? If you don't have a proof, don't judge someone... and even if it was abuse, you could make him even more angry like that. What if he hurt the girl more when no one else was looking?
 
Also, it's nice and good for your ego to play a hero, but I'm pretty sure other people aren't worth this, because they only think about themselves. Unless it's something really bad, or they're close to you, it's pointless to care about them, because they wouldn't care about you.

Exactly, for all you know, the guy was angry because the girl cheated on him,I would dare not intervene if I could not understand what was happening

It's a nice act and you clearly had good intentions but you shouldn't have laid hands-on first. If you really did train from martial artists then you should know physical violence should be the last resort, not the first.
 
BTW, it is normal for Chinese people to have such loud conversations, for foreigners it can sound aggressive and when it actually isn't.

it still looks like ur saying 'he was chinese therefore he should have been an honourable ninja warlord' and that's just the dumbest shit ever

sorry 

Monochrome Livejournal and/or STDH.txt
 
Voting thread 10/10 would read again

1. THE KIDDIE
2. Alice Nine
3. Bug Lug.
4. DIV
5. BluBillion
6. Pierrot/Angelo
7. Deadman
8. 12012
9. Dir en Grey
10. Cindy Kate

FLASH-FAB-ELVIS-9-TRIBUTE
1. Zero - Karasu
2. 9th Revolver - BugLug
3. 九龍-Nine Heads Rodeo Show- - 12012
4. Mirror Ball - CINDYKATE
5. The Beautiful Name - Abingdon Boys School
6. White Prayer - ViViD
7.  Drella - Kra
8. Akatsuki - THE KIDDIE
9. Blue Planet - BluBillion
10. RUMWOLF - The LEGENDARY SIX NINE (2014 Configuration)
11. Fuurin - DIV
12. [atmosphere] - UNiTE
13. Mugen -Electric Eden- - TM. Revolution
14. Gemini1&2&3 - Dir en Grey
15. Birth in the Death - Zoro

I tried to watch one episode and it was the dumbest thing I've ever seen

pretty intro tho

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Cool topic! I'm not very familiar with A9, so I can't really offer a critique on your fantasy tribute. =|
 
 
I'm a big fan of tearing down boundaries, taking risks, and being both creative and unpredictable when it comes to music, so my tribute would be very unorthodox! I think it would amazing to hear these bands and their different renditions:


MY DIR EN GREY TRIBUTE ALBUM!

01: 激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇 - kamomekamome

"Hageshisa..." is a pretty intense song throughout and would suit a "thrashing-ly" hardcore band like kamomekamome. I could imagine them spicing up the riffage a bit, but maintaining the spirit of the song. They'd probably replace kyo's low-growls with screaming (but they're good at it, so... ;P)

02. CAGE - 9mm Parabellum Bullet

The melodic and hooky nature of this song would be right up 9mm's alley. Not to mention they'd absolutely nail the upbeat instrumentation while managing to infuse their signature sound.

03. 逆上堪能ケロイドミルク - THE BACK HORN

"Gyakujou Tannou Keloid Milk" has a signature high-note in it that Yamada WOULD NOT be able to hit. For some that would probably kill the song, but I think THE BACK HORN could put enough power behind the rest to make a compelling rendition.

04. Bottom of the death valley - LOSTAGE

Lostage are fucking fantastic at covering songs AND "RED…[em]" has a great, straightfoward hard-rock sound that would cater to the band's strengths. Although since Takahisa doesn't really scream, their cover wouldn't be as dark as the original. Still tons of room for Takahisa's bass playing to shine, though.

05. Machiavellism - 八十八ヶ所巡礼

This song has such a sinister yet playful tone to it - 88kasyo could do wonders with this. My only concern would be the more melodic, singing parts since Margaret doesn't really "sing" per se.

06. 凌辱の雨 - me-al art

I'm specifically referring to the funkier (and all around better) single version of "Ryoujoku no Ame". Imagining Satoko singing the chorus gives me chills. In fact, she'd completely obliterate Kyo on this song. The only real downfall is that Satoko probably can't do the screaming parts.

07. 悲劇は目蓋を下ろした優しき鬱 - THE NOVEMBERS

Brooding, atmospheric numbers like "Higeki wa Mabuta..." are THE NOVEMBERS' specialty. In fact, I think their cover would be extremely faithful to the original.

08. raison detre - 凛として時雨

I know I wanted ling tosite to cover ONE of dir en grey's songs, but it was tough to chose one. Ling is an extremely peculiar band, so I think they'd rip a completely new asshole into whatever DEG song they cover. They'd probably change the drumming and speed it up a bit for sure.

09. INCONVENIENT IDEAL - イツエ
 
The chorus of this song is so incredibly powerful that you'd need an equally or even more emotive vocalist to sing it, but I think itsue's vocalist fits the bill. There are no screaming or harsh vocals in this song either, so she could definitely pull it off!
 
10. THE FINAL - cinema staff
 
Perhaps one of diru's most pop-oriented songs? What better band to cover this than cinema staff? A band that has both keen pop sensibilities and raw aggression!
 
 
 
OBVIOUSLY this is a highly-unlikely tribute, and my selection of DIR EN GREY songs is horribly biased (I'm just a casual fan, haha). Ardent fans of the band would be both disappointed in the tracklist AND the band selection, but I personally think it would turn out pretty cool!

FLASH-FAB-ELVIS-9-TRIBUTE
1. Zero - Karasu
2. 9th Revolver - BugLug
3. 九龍-Nine Heads Rodeo Show- - 12012
4. Mirror Ball - CINDYKATE
5. The Beautiful Name - Abingdon Boys School
6. White Prayer - ViViD
7.  Drella - Kra
8. Akatsuki - THE KIDDIE
9. Blue Planet - BluBillion
10. RUMWOLF - The LEGENDARY SIX NINE (2014 Configuration)
11. Fuurin - DIV
12. [atmosphere] - UNiTE
13. Mugen -Electric Eden- - TM. Revolution
14. Gemini1&2&3 - Dir en Grey
15. Birth in the Death - Zoro

emit. (short ver.)
 

Alpha is pretty boring...except for Zero. That song kicks ass.

I preordered this thing long ago.. typical A9 feel I guess.
 
Deep down I seriously wish they still write songs like 夢幻 -electric eden- 

Yea, I don't like this. The song itself is basic, not bad per se but seriously basic and I think I'm more annoyed at it because of that.  I feel like I  would've rather it had just been terriblewtfidon'tevenknow like Shooting Star at this stage in the game lol. The song would've been okay if this was still the Alpha/Vandalize era but these are steps way too far back. I agree with Perez in that I quite enjoy their poppier sound but imo at this point they have proven that they could make much more skillful and interesting pop tracks than this so it's disappointing. 
 
That said personally I did like the other released album tracks though so I'll just ignore this until then.

That was probably the blandest A9 I've heard since their Alpha album... hoping this isn't an overall indication for the new album. :/

I'm officially terrified

Just be glad that he didn't decide to show you his prince albert in the middle of the restaurant :v

give him my # tbh 

Score: | Sometimes, simpler is better.
 
I'm conflicted in how I want to describe the title track. Sustain the Untruth has elements that were first introduced in Dum Spiro Spero, but Diru have finally learned about the art of subtlety. Overall a straightforward rock song, there are still some of the progressive influences and none of the deathcore influences that was the fixation of this band's musical output during their last phase. I criticized the chorus when the first previews were posted, saying that Kyo needs to learn how to sing a chorus while not metamorphosing into a banshee, but I was wrong. The chorus is what holds the song together and is the most memorable. This is the most enjoyable metal song I have heard since any of the lead promotional singles for Uroboros or their cover of THE STALIN. It's 50% more song, 50% less weirdness to project some facade of artistic direction underneath all the pretentiousness. This and Rinkaku will do until they announce their full-length album.
 
The other two tracks are the epitome of filler. Ruten no Tou was good song on a frustrating album, but it wasn't so good to deserve an acoustic re-recording so quickly. And quick is the keyword here because it sounds very awkward and disjointed. The song's different phases fit together well enough, but Kyo sticks out in a very bad way: Screams that don't fit with the tone, weird coos and hums that overpower the acoustics, and a chorus that is too powerful for the minimalist re-interpretation. Not a good selection for an acoustic rendition, and not a good acoustic rendition, but they tried.
 
The live track is as all live Dir en grey renditions are: when separated from the visuals it's weak. It's good for one or two listens but after that you won't be back.

Also, if I wasn't clear already, I prefer the A-side to all of their djing-djong faux-artistic Meshuggah-lite dronecore crap we've been subjected to for too long.

I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT A DIR EN GREY SONG FOR THE FIRST TIME IN LIKE... YEARS OR SOMETHING OK. 
 
The singer of THE KIDDIE is gonna cover I'LL on some weebee compilation~! OMG R U GAIZ AS EXCITE?