Manic 361 Posted November 3, 2011 I'd like to introduce the not so well-known visual kei bands. Usually these bands don't have contract with any label, and they put their songs on youtube, that people can listen. Some of the bands have some single, which are may available at some shop, but mostly their stuffs are hard to get buy, if you're overaseas fan (they are my guilty pleasures) I hope, you will listen them, and think: "oh yeah, they aren't bad, pretty listanebale" - well, then i'll be happy ============================================================ Kochou no yume Kochou no yume formed in 2011 April by ex-Rugia(g)Gram members. Interesting, they have 2 vocalist! I can't wait to hear them *o* Their sample could be listening on their official youtube channel. Sounds like a touhou-genre game, isn't ? Members: Vo.: Reika Vo.: Nao Gu.: Ruri Gu.: Mel Ba.: Miu OHP Official YouTube channel BCmASFWjAYE ============================================================ Levia Levia formed in 2010, and released their first single (Fairly Scale) on 7th July 2010. Their 2nd single (wich was live distibuted only T_T) released on 28th September 2011, and their 3rd single will be released on 2011 Winter. Members: Vo.: Kousei Gu.: YO- Dr.: TAMO Staff blog OHP Official YouTube channel Their singles could be listening on their YT channel btw A song of their first single _Ta-sQn1Sd8 (hard riffs/solo - oshare eastethic vocal - me gusta) A song of their econd single hHhtNFgF_Mo nice song~ ^^ ============================================================ MARIO † CHILD They music style is similiar to Moi dix Mois/Lacroix Despheres/Sito Magus~ (deep vocal like Gackt/Juka, organ, synth, aristocracy look~). I don't have too many info about them, they formed in 2008, led by guitarist Mogu, and Vocalist Micaiah. They have so many mini album btw. I don't know how popular this band, but they are active now, so... OHP Official YouTube channel Q52UyJoYIFY ============================================================ Ranmal Ranmal is a five-piece visual kei band, formed in 2010, they are led by vocalist Pu-ta (yes, she's a girl). They first demo was released on 4th June 2011, and their first single on 8th October 2011. Members: Vo.: Puta Gu.: Rion Gu.: 蓮火 Ba.: Kei Dr.: Tsubaki OHP Official YouTube Channel -gOhwIcXDBA ============================================================ SIVA LIZE Siva Lize is the new band of vocalist SEIK (ex-C'yga-St.LAY), formed in January 2011, and held their first gig at Nishikujou BRAND NEW at 2011/02/08. Their first single "GILTY/Semishigure" was released on August 30. 2011. Random fun fact: Look wich bands/singers do the members like (fortunately (?) their music doesn't sound like Eminem/Gaga) Members: Vo.: SEIK Gu.: KENZO Gu.: NARAKAI Ba.: 斗-Hakaru- Dr.: CANTA OHP Official YouTube channel KmEDK7C5FsA ============================================================ ピーカーブゥ ピーカーブゥ (peek a boo) is a visual kei band,, which formed on May 11th and had their first live on June 27th BTW members have a session band, called TATSUKI Members: Vo.: Tetsuhito Gu.: Yuuna Gu.: Tatsuki Ba.: Tama (she's a girl) OHP Official YouTube channel gUy1h3lzco0 ============================================================ Domestic Members: Vo.: Hayato Gu.: Fuyumi Ba.: Shou Dr.: Yuhi Members blog OHP Official YouTube channel Rl5FKxkXMck ============================================================ Shiva Shiva formed in 2010 (i think), and released 3rd mini~ They are pretty good, the vocalist has nice voice, just listen to their 3rd minis preview Members: Vo.: Hashiki Gu.: Kaoru Ba.: Yuuki Dr.: Shige OHP M2ZzGsy7ruY 1 hitsuji-hime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rize 1593 Posted November 3, 2011 ah, thanks for sharing this, need to check all of them out~^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miasma 162 Posted November 3, 2011 theres already a thread for this viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7985 1 Peace Heavy mk II reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 7997 Posted November 3, 2011 I try not to knock neo visual kei even though I don't follow the scene anymore and have had quite the change of heart...but none of these bands do it for me, sorry. New bands have got to be on the level of A to make me care. The off-chance that a band just as good as A may pop up here is the only reason why I haven't locked this topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted November 3, 2011 theres already a thread for this viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7985 LOL, this. Anyway, out of the linked bands Levia seems pretty okay. MARIO†CHILD is just ridiculous though: do all their songs sound like this? I mean, vocals and some cheap-ass MIDI? xDDD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyoisKILLINGME 195 Posted November 3, 2011 wow thanks, some of these bands don't sound bad i think im going to check them out ^___^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fitear1590 2414 Posted November 3, 2011 Levia has pretty impressive guitar work. And I didn't know they had a second single, so thanks for posting about them! I couldn't really get into the other stuff you posted, but I'll give some credit to ピーカーブゥ. There's just enough weirdness that makes me a little intrigued about them. It's kind of creepy, yet catchy; a little bit like early Aicle. "Not bad", haha. But lol at Ranmal vocalist being named "Puta". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manic 361 Posted November 4, 2011 theres already a thread for this viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7985 I don't think so, these bands are so crappy d: The off-chance that a band just as good as A may pop up here is the only reason why I haven't locked this topic. Well, thanks xD I don't know, i can show u some band, that you'll like... MARIO†CHILD is just ridiculous though: do all their songs sound like this? I mean, vocals and some cheap-ass MIDI? xDDD Yeah, they always use this cheesy sounds, but that's okay for me xD Hmm.. well, what did you think about 2nd Awake? The vocalist was a formerly singer of WERKMARE, the concept is similiar to WM (i mean the militaristic theme~), but this isn't sound so heavy Their first full-lenght album samples could be listening their OHP X-Xyudars-III look awful, that's true, but they sound cool (in my opinion). Anyway, they disbanded in last month, i think~ RaICTAxMij4 OHP (if the youtube link doesn't want to work - cuz' that's unlisted... o.O) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted November 4, 2011 I couldn't really get into the other stuff you posted, but I'll give some credit to ピーカーブゥ. There's just enough weirdness that makes me a little intrigued about them. It's kind of creepy, yet catchy; a little bit like early Aicle. I thought of this too, but at their current state i can only disregard them, but who knows what they will evolve into. I'd love a new Aicle that's not like the new Aicle This just reminded how the Aicle before last album ( though it had some of their best material that were already released as singles ) destroyed everything in the scene at the time. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fitear1590 2414 Posted November 4, 2011 I think SLOD could fit into this thread. They're one of those pop-rock groups with a slight dramatic edge. They also have a heavy "japanese" sounding song, though. They seemed decent, but I think I remember trombe posting that their vocalist had left, so... Also, like some of these others, they have a lot (if not all) of their songs on youtube. SLOD Vo. Kaito Gt. HIRO Ba. RYOYA Dr. 優太 myspace -gFtDycT7_Q G-PV6cS9Qlc 8zRTl1m5xbw ==================================================== Also, I'm actually looking forward to these newcomers, The Raid. The band seems to have mostly new members, so I'm surprised they sound so polished already (not to mention the nice budget for their first PV). I think they'll get popular pretty fast. To be honest though, this style of band has a tendency to get repetitive/generic very easily and incorporate lots of ill-fitting rapping parts (see ViViD). The drummer worries me with his visor, haha, but the fact that he's from Madiedour kind of gives me hope. Hoping they'll be good! The Raid. Vo. 星七 Gu. bo-ya (ex-яe:sK) Gu. 祐太 Ba. 庵 Dr. 一陽 (ex-Madieduor) OHP A3mhWoLsq0M FzGAo58CNAQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 7997 Posted November 4, 2011 Part of the reason why I never check new VK bands out is because they just give up so quickly. I'll come back in a few months and if either of those bands hasn't disbanded I'll check something by them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBistroButcher666 228 Posted November 5, 2011 Levia has pretty impressive guitar work. And I didn't know they had a second single, so thanks for posting about them! If you like Levia, might want to check out 時空海賊SEVEN SEAS, much larger disco than Levia to keep you entertained. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manic 361 Posted November 5, 2011 I think SLOD could fit into this thread. Yey, i never heard of them before, thanks for showing, i really like them ^^ I think they'll get popular pretty fast. This BTW, bo-ya was the (support) guitarist of Kitiku Ikka ^^ D'sko is a new band, formed in 2011 September by the ex-members of MELLISSA (wich was an oldschool band, so this oshare esthetics name/look is a little bit weirdo, but whatever) Their live-distributed single (極彩地底パラダイス - Gokusaichitei Paradise) will be released in 2011.11.11, and the preview could be listening through their OHP/officical YouTube Channel. Well.. the rap line totally sounds like Lupo Label/SEED, but the vocal is.. kinda creepy. But i looking forward tp them. Members: Vo.: -Sito- (ex-C-class, ex-Veronica, ex-MELISSA) Gt.: HISAKI (ex-CalcoBrena, ex-MerCurius, ex-Rucid, ex-haunted (Vo.), MELISSA (Gt.)) Ba.: -Tera- (ex-VALQUR, ex-KiraLez, ex-La'teratool, ex-6→7 (as Takumi)) Dr.: KARUTO (ex-SIVA, ex-haunted, ex-Valls, ex-MELISSA) H9omuvSywMg OHP Official YouTube channel Related thread 1 PsychoΔelica reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senedjem 510 Posted November 5, 2011 excuse me while I blow everything in this thread out of the water lkuvM73SISk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masamune 72 Posted November 5, 2011 Great topic! Gonna check a few of these out! After listening to them i'm not surprised alot of them are unknown. I liked Shiva and Levia though, they sound great, the rest are meh! @fitear1590: The Raid, i can get their single from a friend of mine next week. @Senedjem: WFT was that! xD. Please put it back where you found it, lol. EDIT: Where can i buy that Shiva mini album "NEVERLAND" it sounds freaking awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Magatsu Posted November 5, 2011 Shiva is for me the best band in this Topic. All other bands.. no thank you. To much cuteness and not.. my taste of music. haha XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manic 361 Posted November 5, 2011 EDIT: Where can i buy that Shiva mini album "NEVERLAND" it sounds freaking awesome. I'm looking on: Yesasia, CDjapan, Brand-x, Closet Child... but i found nothing ._. Senedjem: dafuq is this ? xDDDD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masamune 72 Posted November 5, 2011 Yeah i can't find nothing either, i want that mini album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yasupon 18 Posted November 5, 2011 Oh man I am going to contribute SO MUCH to this topic now that I've noticed it. Also those bands listed in the OP are great! By the way Levia I know for long time because two members are ex SEVEN SEAS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manic 361 Posted November 6, 2011 The usual bla bla~ DEAR is a new band formed in early 2011. They relaesed their first single "DEAREST" in 13. Januar. They look like SuG (and the vocalist called Takeu OMFapfapfap!), and sound similar to them... i dunno~ But i like them D: Members: Vo.: 毅-takeru- Gu.: shiki Gu.: Hiroya Ba.: yoshitaka Dr.: show Pght2g-BI5c OHP Official YouTube channel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masamune 72 Posted November 6, 2011 They sound like SuG......i think i'll pass on this one, xD. Still having no luck finding anything from Shiva. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manic 361 Posted November 6, 2011 Still having no luck finding anything from Shiva. Welcome to my world xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyoisKILLINGME 195 Posted November 7, 2011 The usual bla bla~DEAR is a new band formed in early 2011. They relaesed their first single "DEAREST" in 13. Januar. They look like SuG (and the vocalist called Takeu OMFapfapfap!), and sound similar to them... i dunno~ But i like them D: Members: Vo.: 毅-takeru- Gu.: shiki Gu.: Hiroya Ba.: yoshitaka Dr.: show Pght2g-BI5c OHP Official YouTube channel um...im not really sure about his...voice... o.o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Heavy mk II 7200 Posted November 7, 2011 Love 2nd Awake even though they're more trance-rock than Anarchist Records punk like Werkmare was. Endorphin: Ex-Baiser's vocalist's band after Baiser. Rather similar with a lot of songs sounding like the leftovers of a lot of their popular songs (Angel, Prism, etc) with a lot more crazy electronic stuff going on. They also continued with their creepy mechanical apocalypse thing that Baiser experimented with on songs like "Mechanixx" with song names like "Junk DNA" and album art consisting of intricate gears and shit. You may or may not notice some subtle early Rentrer en Soi similarities: that's because Yukari (vocals) was their producer up until around their first album or so. Apparently there is only one picture of them on the internet, but they were only around for 2 mini-albums and one single. Also, there only seems to be one song of them on youtube. Fixing that right now: LnhEKSeN6SQ izQZM6a6hrk ogZy7OdQLLM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted November 7, 2011 ^ I've always wanted to check them out, but never really got around to it. They sound pretty good, thanks for recommending! Especially that intro was awesome - same harsh industrial stuff mixed with fuzzy VK feeling, cool! Now I'm gonna track down their stuff... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
