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Been to a lot of VK gigs outside of Japan and never had this rule enforced upon me. 
 
It's pretty silly but if a band I wanted to see said not to take pictures, I wouldn't. I never take pictures when I go to a gig anyway. I'm too involved with the magic. *-* 

they have played their new song "アムネシア(amnesia)" at their live at Kitahorie hills pan koujou at 2016/04/22
 
 
SET-LIST at 2016/04/22:
 
SE
01.-CHAIN-
02.紫煙(shien)
03.Seirios
04.アムネシア(amnesia)
05.Eternal〜渇望の空(katsubou no sora)〜
06.Close.
07.MIRAGE-toxical love story-
08.Rosé
SE

KuRo vocalist of Rides In ReVellion birthday project
Rides In ReVellion’s vocalist KuRo will soon be celebrating his birthday on the 27th of May.
In Japan, it is common practice for the fans to gather together money to buy an large extravagant flower display as well as gather birthday message notes for a band members birthday.
 
At V STAR PROMOTION, we would like to celebrate KuRo’s birthday with the international fans.
 
We would greatly appreciate any fan art, fan notes etc to be emailed to the below listed email address.
[email protected]
We only request that the scan or picture quality be decent and clear.
We at V STAR PROMOTION will then organize it and present it to KuRO, most likely in video form.
 
Ideally we would like physical copies however unfortunately we do not gain access to our office space and thus our mailing address until the end of this month, so time is kind of tight for mail.
 
Also, if there is interest, we may consider taking donations for a flower display to be displayed at a live near to his birthday.
 
However at the time being we would like to keep this a secret from members, so please be sure to address everything to [email protected]
 
Thank you for all of your support
 
V STAR PROMOTION

AKi(シド(SID)) live-limited T-shirt (3 size)+single will be released at his live tour 2016 "HEADZ UP & DO IT!" since Atsugi THUNDER SNAKE at 2016/05/01 and up to Zepp DiverCity Tokyo at 2016/07/18 (5,000yen)
 
[track list]
01.HEADZ UP
02.Fx$k the WORLD!
 
 

As with my earlier outputs, I thought it would be neat to discuss about "interesting" chord progressions in our beloved, visual scene as well!  What kind of intriguing progressions (from your POV) you guys have stumbled onto while going through your VK repertoire? As long as you are able to explain your choices, it's all OK...not that this thread would gain enough exposure, lol (I am not gonna hop into another round of "what is VK music" debate and just pinpoint that even in 00s and earlier 10s it was easy to acknowledge imho what's  "so VK" and what's "not so VK" in the auditory context.)
 
Prime example or where to start:
 
"Royal road" progression (IV△7→V7→IIIm7→VIm)
VK example of this: as far as I have noticed, Gazette's "Sumire" is pretty much about that kind of progression too, no?
 
 
 

Yes!!! I've been obsessed with them recently. Really getting into some of their recent work and I love it. 

Yay! Was hoping for an album but anything is good!

Yay! I'm always happy for new Mucc.

<3 
Kou and Eiki used to write most of the songs together so maybe it's not such a big surprise after all that they wanted to start a project with only the two of them? Sad not to see Nao, but hopefully we'll see him in another band in the future. 

Hella neat thread! Any thread about lyrics is an instant thumbs up from me!
 
Damn it, there's so many to choose from! I have a big ass file with a load of translated songs and albums I have printed. >.> Loving the lyrics from your favourites. I'll be using the same format for my picks below~
Honorable mentions goes to:
(so many...) awoi, first, because their songs are always amazing with totally awesome lyrics, but on paper, it looks quite repetitive and probably doesn't look all that effective unless you listen while reading along xD I'm going to say D'espaires Ray and DELUHI are another two I'll just mention because like awoi, I don't think their lyrics looks all that impressive in text but super effective when reading while listening. Versailles have SO MANY segments I'd love to include too. ;; I was so close to including Utada Hikaru too because she is more than deserving of her song writing praise.
 
ANYWAY, here ya go, aha~
 
Ryutaro of Plastic Tree (surprise, surprise~ well.. pretty much all the dudes should be mentioned here tbh) (lyric credit: bloompsychedelicdream)
 
When I send down love, you’re my rain; when I compose love, you’re my song When I smile at love, you’re my Pierrot; when I stray from love, where are you? When I fall into love, you’re my trap; when I peek at love, you’re my hell When I strengthen love, who is it for? Hey–
  ^ There's SO many options with this one, it was hard to pick just a small segment but I thought that'd be the best before I spam. Romantic, bittersweet and poetry like, this is just what Taro ordered. One of my favourite songs because of its sound, as well as for its gorgeous lyrics.  
Gackt (lyric credit: amaia)
 
The earth goes on forever, everything is beautiful the season when you closed your eyes is passing by Even now, the sadness won't vanish, but the world I longed for is beginning   At the end of my sadness, I found it at last I held the flower named "you" close The love overflows and it overwhelms me…   If I am reborn, let it be by your side You are the irreplaceable flower
  ^ Bit more text than I intended but this whole song is a feel trip from start to end like the majority of his songs. Love it for its emotional value.  
Takanori Nishikawa (Abingdon Boys School) (lyric credit: gacktpause)
 
I'll sacrifice everything for you now If it comes true Your request to just be guaranteed warmth Don't let go of my hand   ...   Regardless of where you are, I'll bring this feeling Overflowing as it is I'll take you along with me, far away So don't look at me with those eyes   I'll sacrifice this life of mine for your sake Because we met each other Those bygone days will never return, but even so never let go of my hand
  ^ Love, love, love his lyrical work in ABS. It plays beautifully in my head when reading the lyrics along with listening to the song.   hyde (l'arc en ciel) (lyric credit: hanithelightoflove)
 
I'm so happy that I was able to meet you in one of the corners of this ever changing world The emotions seemed to overflow and I couldn't put them into words If I can meet you again someday I wonder if I'd be able to tell you better? I'll overshoot that distant rainbow Good luck my way, on the path I believe in   -----------------------------------------------------------------   Riding on the winds we fly, towards a place somewhere different Crossing oceans, crossing times, it will certainly bloom  Like the sun, for all the days for all the time I want to protect you I want to shine on you And always like that dazzling sun, I will defend you from all the darkness, This is the truth from my heart.
  ^ Two song samples because I couldn't help myself. Kinda sappy, but too adorable and positive, I just love it.   Lacroix Despheres (lyric credit: lacroixdespheres)   Now Even your kindness, even your warmth, and your everything I will hold with my hands Even your pain, and even the unforgettable grief disappeared in the distant night
 
^ Really fits there whole style, and it goes together with the whole music like a charm. 
 
Motoo Fujiwara of BUMP OF CHICKEN (lyric credit: utau-inu)
 
We’re scared, you and me to look at ourselves, to have others see us or to see into others but we send out this mayday like a prayer from the depths of the part of ourselves that we drown   the signal sounds out deep in a chamber of the heart so this is where you were, come here, don’t run away once i’ve found where it’s coming from, I’ll give you this kiss It’s from yourself, I’ve kept it for you.   Do I have the courage? Once my hand takes yours I’ll take you outside without letting go, you can trust me Will my breath hold out until we get outside the heart to where it shines When I finally breathe again, it will be together with you
  ^ One of my favourite songs because of the continuous, story like portrayal of the 'drowning' theme. Executed perfectly, it's an unforgettable song once you read over its lyrics.  
Yūki Ozaki of Galileo Galilei (lyric credit: wingedsheep)
 
The world spread out, we're right here A thousand colors are blending little by little I can stay myself You can stay yourself We'll never forget that flower's color   Its colors will never fade
  ^ Second best to BOF if you ask me. Just as charming lyrics on the cute and positive side, also has a metaphorical meaning behind it which is always a plus.   Yojiro Noda of RADWIMPS (lyric credit: masitata)
 
I've already decided that we'll sleep in the same bed, even when we're 50 Maybe if we hold hands, we'll become one, and we'll never be apart for the rest of our lives Let's keep dreaming like this, pretending we'll never wake up But then again, it's called a "dream" because we wake up from it, right? Then let's name it something else   You can be called "lo" and I can be called "ve" Then, it won't seem like we could ever part! I'll write a song about that one day   ...   Even if it's astrology, or a bad luck year, Or if I'm from jupiter, and you're from mars, No matter what you say, I'm from earth. And even if I were from jupiter, you're only a planet away. I'll use my once in a lifetime warp right here.
  ^ One of my FAVOURITE lyrics right here. Everything about this is the sweetest thing ever, I just want my partner to sing this to me every night.   Masafumi Gotoh of ASIAN KUNG FU GENERATION
 
You may get sad It may get painful You may let out a sigh You may become miserable You may start thinking about mortality But let's keep on breathing   Open up Your heart What's there to feel guilty about? Why is it so difficult for us?   Shine With your words Cause that's what counts Reach out into the darkness, no matter how far Go
 
^ I always forget how inspiring their lyrics are and how much they mean to me.
 
Takahiro Moriuchi of ONE OK ROCK
 
Although time passes and we get older These are irreplaceable treasures That cannot be seen for form has nothing to do with it They are my most precious memories Now and always...   So everybody ever be buddies Days we grew up are days we will treasure Everybody show is beginning  curtain has risen Make your own storyline Dream as if you will live forever And live as if you'll die today
  ^ An important message. These guys can always pull off wonderful lyrics and meaningful masterpieces.  
Phew, there we go!

I hate lyric threads because I always spend more time than I should on them. Ok not really, I love them.
 
What I look for in lyrics: subtlety, complexity, porosity, a signature style that cannot be forged.
 
I hate cheesy/repulsive lines like those you find in Johnnys music (e.g. “I love you and I want to meet you”, “I want to spread my wings and fly to a new tomorrow”). I also detest outmoded tropes, motifs, iconography that have been recycled to death.  
 
I can think of 4 lyricists off my head now (might come back and edit this post a little later..) Random sampling of said lyrics + long ramblings in spoiler tags. You have been warned.
 
HERO – Jin
 
DIV – Chisa
 
SID – Mao
Lol I think Mao’s lyrics speak for themselves. Some of the most idiosyncratic lyrics in the Japanese language. I wanna know what he's smoking when writing lyrics. ‘Nuff said.
 
Vistlip - Tomo

FInally!!! like they've been away forever it seems

OH MY GAH!
FINALLYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
 
 

Airish new single "アイデンティティ (Identity)" will be released on 2016/05/25(2 TYPE).
 
Limited edition (1,944yen) will include CD (2 songs)+DVD (with "アイデンティティ" PV), and regular edition (1,620yen) will include CD (3 songs) only.
 
Limited Edition Tracklist
【CD】
1.アイデンティティ
2.薔薇薔裸
【Music Clip】 1.アイデンティティ
 
Regular Edition Tracklist
【CD only】
1.アイデンティティ
2.薔薇薔裸
3.(タイトル未定)

I know I always wonder this too when a band does a solo. Like if its going to sound the same like the band might as well release it as so. The titles seem to sound like something sid would release but I guess will see. Anyway it goes just hearing something from Mao would make me happy, I always love his voice

interesting, wonder what this will sound like

マオ(mao)(シド(SID)) solo project new maxi single "月(tsuki) / 星(hoshi)" will be released at 2016/06/22 (3 TYPE)
 
limited edition TYPE A (1,500yen) will include CD+DVD (including "月(tsuki)" PV), limited edition TYPE B (1,500yen) will include CD+DVD (including off-shot), and regular edition (1,000yen) will include CD only
 
[CD track list]
01.月(tsuki)
02.星(hoshi)
03.月(tsuki)-instrumental- (included in regular edition)
04.星(hoshi)-instrumental- (included in regular edition)

WK (White Kick):

半ハッチ(han-hucci):

nüe new mini album "sleep" will be released in 2016/07, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
btw they will hold their one-man live "DOWN" at Takadanobaba AREA at 2016/10/16
 
 
白黒キネマ(monokuro kinema) & 半ハッチ(han-hucci) (ex-ハッチ(hucci) Vo.吟(gin) & Gt.さいとうひろゆき(saitou hiroyuki)) will perform at nüe presents 3-man live "百鬼夜業" at Ebisu club aim at 2016/04/28 and at 2016/06/16
 
nüe & Lament. will hold nüe presents 2-man live "百鬼夜業" at Ebisu club aim at 2016/05/19
 

If you are broke you have bigger issues than being entertained, especially being spoonfed every single piece of entertainment that you demand when there is already an endless supply of free entertainment available to you.
It's clear that this whole viewpoint on not 'sharing' (a term used to put some kind of bs feel good spin on giving out other people's hard work for free) being 'selfish' (because you are entitled to the labor of other people while you sit at home) is a load of crap solely fabricated to rationalize taking as much as you can from others while not giving back.
And give us a break with the whole theory that a band dies because not enough people got their work for free, especially with a live DVD. It's not up to 'fans' with no experience in the record industry and possibly no work experience what-so-ever to decide what marketing plan should be used.
It is far from elite to buy a cd or dvd, and if you don't care about the opinion's of others then ignore them, they didn't exactly insult you, but you sure are condescending to them.
Lately you post very frequent negative comments and conspiracy theories over and over in different topics but the second someone disagrees with you or has another point of view you snap.
Nobody is trying to stop you from believing that downloading is helping a band stay alive, or that the Earth is flat or whatever equally believable thing you want to post, so give other people the same respect and let them say what they want on a site that is based on discussion. If you want to argue then do it in a civil manner and don't post rhetoric theories and act like everyone who doesn't agree with you is an elitist jerk killing the record industry.
Just my opinion.
Anyway, to pretend to be on topic:
Cool band, hope to see what they come up with next.