Shaolan974 6185 Posted December 9, 2012 The demo tape is already available here. I download it here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Heavy mk II 7200 Posted December 10, 2012 That did sound a lot like "Cage." Well, at least it was one of Diru's good songs????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikna 1225 Posted December 11, 2012 Thanks for the info. I also think that they generally sound a lot like Dir en grey... but they are a VK band after all, so we can just ignore that. Interesting though how many bands have covered Cage in some way and how popular it still is, yet Dir en grey despise this song so much (but that's another topic). I like grieva, even though they seem to be copycats of the bands that emerged in the first half of the new millenium. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inartistic 1150 Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks for the info.I also think that they generally sound a lot like Dir en grey... but they are a VK band after all, so we can just ignore that. Interesting though how many bands have covered Cage in some way and how popular it still is, yet Dir en grey despise this song so much (but that's another topic). I like grieva, even though they seem to be copycats of the bands that emerged in the first half of the new millenium. They're unabashedly 100% about re-doing that entire era. Many bands have drawn from DEG over the years, but that song is literally Cage in a higher key, lol. And every single aspect of their artistry so far (from titles, to makeup, to clothing, to performance, and even scenes of those PVs) are ripped directly from that era. That being said, I don't mind in the least―I welcome it!! I've always loved the themes of that era of visual kei, and I'm so so so down for it to be continued. They're going to introduce it to a whole new generation of teenage girls who―while not actually catching all the references―will vote it in vogue again via their parents' wallets. Grieva is already showing a great deal of success with this “revival kei,” so much so that Shimizuya is already throwing together their own band to capture the spark. And I'm completely happy about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ichibayo 541 Posted December 12, 2012 My thoughts exactly ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted December 12, 2012 That being said, I don't mind in the least―I welcome it!! Agreeing with this 100% I don't mind copying as long as it sounds good to my ears/taste. Especially if it's going back to that particular style of VK. I'm already afraid tho that this band will prolly get the same amount of hate as VAJRA had...well, we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokage 5930 Posted December 12, 2012 tbh I think VAJRA mostly got hate because they not only blatantly ripped stuff off, they ripped things off that were way out of their league in terms of skill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Heavy mk II 7200 Posted December 12, 2012 Agreeing with Inartistic and Jigsaw. Even a lot of bands from the time period this band is trying to emulate copied groups that came before them. As someone pointed out in the chatbox, Madeth Gray'll did it to Kuroyume's "Dance 2 Garnet" in "[zwei] super long and complicated 69 title," for example. And Madeth Gray'll is often a source of influence for a lot of ~gothic inspired~ vkei bands today. I listened to their Dead[en]D demo and thought it was alright, so I'm interested to see what other influences their album will draw. Even the cover art kind of looks like "I'll"'s cover, but that might just be me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senedjem 510 Posted December 13, 2012 I'm just glad people inside the vk scene are still making / listening to this kind of stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trombe 22025 Posted December 13, 2012 their live-distributed single "黒い涙(kuroi namida)" will be released at MadWinK. presents live "黒服限定GIG(kurofukugentei GIG)" at Takadanobaba AREA at 2012/12/21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted December 13, 2012 their live-distributed single "黒い涙(kuroi namida)" will be released at MadWinK. presents live "黒服限定GIG(kurofukugentei GIG)" at Takadanobaba AREA at 2012/12/21 Wow, these guys seem to have a lot of songs. XD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trombe 22025 Posted January 20, 2013 session bands will perform at HOLIDAY SHINJUKU at 2013/01/20 "G.H.M":Vo.yo-ka (DIAURA)Gt.柊-shu- (Rêve)Gt.陽-Haru- (グリーヴァ(Grieva))Ba.斬円(kirimaru) (ex-ヴァルナ(valluna))Dr.琉碧-Rui- (グリーヴァ(Grieva)) "HOLIDAY ELLE IDOLS":Vo.&Gt.翔也(shoya) (DIAURA(Ba.))Gt.しづき(shizuki) (ex-Cyclone, now LakuGaki(support))Ba.緋雨-Hisame- (グリーヴァ(Grieva))Dr.達也(tatsuya) (DIAURA(support)) "アニメだZ!":Vo.狂鬼-Kyouki- (グリーヴァ(Grieva))Gt.佳衣(kei) (DIAURA)Gt.碌-Roku- (グリーヴァ(Grieva))Ba.翔也(shoya) (DIAURA)Dr.琉碧-Rui- (グリーヴァ(Grieva)) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED RUM 49 Posted January 20, 2013 ^ I'd love to see this.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trombe 22025 Posted January 20, 2013 "中絶(chuuzetsu)" CM could be watched through YouTube since 2013/01/20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaolan974 6185 Posted January 20, 2013 I like it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukami 5086 Posted January 20, 2013 OMG! is amazing!! *...* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlet Obsidian 383 Posted January 20, 2013 I really like it!! And I hope they will upload on youtube all those PVs they're making Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trombe 22025 Posted January 21, 2013 session bands will perform at HOLIDAY SHINJUKU at 2013/01/20 "G.H.M": Vo.yo-ka (DIAURA) Gt.柊-shu- (Rêve) Gt.陽-Haru- (グリーヴァ(Grieva)) Ba.斬円(kirimaru) (ex-ヴァルナ(valluna)) Dr.琉碧-Rui- (グリーヴァ(Grieva)) "HOLIDAY ELLE IDOLS": Vo.&Gt.翔也(shoya) (DIAURA(Ba.)) Gt.しづき(shizuki) (ex-Cyclone, now LakuGaki(support)) Ba.緋雨-Hisame- (グリーヴァ(Grieva)) Dr.達也(tatsuya) (DIAURA(support)) "アニメだZ!": Vo.狂鬼-Kyouki- (グリーヴァ(Grieva)) Gt.佳衣(kei) (DIAURA) Gt.碌-Roku- (グリーヴァ(Grieva)) Ba.翔也(shoya) (DIAURA) Dr.琉碧-Rui- (グリーヴァ(Grieva)) SET-LIST at 2013/01/20: "G.H.M": 01.青 (GENERAL HEAD MOUNTAIN) 02.林檎 (GENERAL HEAD MOUNTAIN) 03.声 (THE BACK HORN) "HOLIDAY ELLE IDOLS": 01.ジターバグ (ELLEGARDEN) 02.風の日 (ELLEGARDEN) 03.高架線 (ELLEGARDEN) 04.モンスター (ELLEGARDEN) "アニメだZ!": 01.ロマンス (PENICILLIN) 02.meet again (Laputa) 03.1/3の純情な感情 (SIAM SHADE) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miyuu 40 Posted January 21, 2013 maybe others don't see it but the way the singer moves he reminds me old kyo. i was thinking this also from their previous pv preview long time ago but didn't say it then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted January 21, 2013 ^ Yup, they are obviously influenced by early Dir en grey and Kuroyume, not just stylistically but musically too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted January 23, 2013 "Wish" PV will be included with the album if bought by mail order (in Japan I guess?), "Wish" PV + "Dead[en]D" making-of will be included with the album if bought on lives. (this song will not be on the album btw) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokage 5930 Posted January 23, 2013 once again reminds me of Gauze-era DeG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senedjem 510 Posted January 23, 2013 I'll 1 evenor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miyuu 40 Posted January 23, 2013 eee i don't know why i like it though maybe i miss old kyo xD so i read an interview from them (accidentally it was on my tumblr dash) and they asked them what is your fav band guess what the singer said xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
