Visual kei thread!

>>8720248
Is dead

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>>8720252
no pls

VK has been dead since the mid 10s

was it just me or did most of the people in VK bands look like they were in their late 40's?
Was it just their makeup or just life?

>>8720759
That's not true.

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>>8720252
stfu

does anybody have any inspo for a warm weather/summertime look? im going to an outdoor show and don't want to roast my ass off

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>>8721171

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>>8721171
Maybe something casual oshare. My inspo for that would be LM.C or An Cafe.

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>>8721188
loose layered tanks are common

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>>8721196

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>>8721200

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>>8721202
drapey things in breathable fabrics are your friend

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>>8721206
sorry, on mobile and my thumbnails are misleading. hope this one is as simple and breezy as preview shows.

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>>8721250
literally tear holes in shit to amp up its vkeiness and create extra airflow

win/win

>>8721253
thank you based photodump anon, i can feel my creative juices flowing

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>>8721268

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>>8720252
>>8720759
Considering how many bands are out there? No. Actually there couldn't be more bands.

>>8720759
>mid 10s
>2015
vkei died today guys

>>8721290
RIP

>>8721273
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>>8721214
Based anon

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Tumblr suggested this japanese vk girl to me, prolly because I tagged some brands she wars?
http://morinoringo.tumblr.com/

>>8727204
Yeah she's in my suggested too who is she?

>>8727224
She'e a Kera model, most of her looks are heavily VK inspired. She borderlines gurokawa sometimes too

Has anyone heard about Masashi and Yuki leaving Jupiter?

I'm kinda on the fence about bc it's a good opportunity for them to do other things but at the same time I feel like this'll create an even bigger rift for Versailles and it'll be harder for them to come back together.
>implying artist actually come back from hiatus
>denial: hard mode

>>8727363
I knew about this shit for months now. Japanese fans speculated about this and they got it right. The one they didn't speculate about leaving Jupiter was Yuki though. Masashi for sure they got him right.
Versailles is coming back for one night with Kamijo in his finale tour in zepp tokyo.

>>8727375
I kinda figured Masashi would want to go but still...
I mean like full revival come back, not those one off shows

>>8727390
i don't think that will happen anytime soon. Kamijo seems happy being a solo artist, he's wanted to be solo for so long. Curious, why would you think Masashi would want to go? i think yuki followed because he gets along well with masashi.

>>8727395
Just listening to some of Masashi's previous bands, it seems like he likes to explore different styles. With him being in Versailles and then Jupiter, I don't think he's been able to get creative since most of the music is written by Hizaki. I get there's a limit between changing styles and compromising the sound of the band overall but it seems like maybe he really does want change.

>>8727417
Then if that's the case I'm glad masashi left. He's a nice guy, he should go on and experiment some more. Let's see what he comes up with. there are rumors that masashi is leaving to join kamijo solo act as permanent back up but, who knows really.

just curious, are there vk sub styles besides Nagoya kei and oshare kei?

>>8730630
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jfc

Is this basically cross dressing with neon?

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murder protection bump

>>8727428
I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case. I was really happy that Masashi was on bass for Kamijo during his tour this year. He's a great bassist.

I wonder whether there's been any sort of rift between Masashi and Yuki, and Hizaki and Teru? If you look at Hizaki's band history, they don't seem to last long aside for Versailles.

Interestingly enough however, on Kamijo's video that he posted today with regard to Paris and Brazil, he announced himself as 'Kamijo of Versailles'.

>>8727363
Jupiter is a guitar cluster fuck. They probably got sick of being second fiddle to Hizaki and Teru and wanted to do something on their own.

>>8738642
He has always announced himself as that. His twitter even still say's that he is the vocalist for Versailles. Its like he wants to be in Versailles while still being solo.

>>8721171
this picture makes me feel so young

>>8738653
Biggest issue is that Zin cannot sing for toffee. Good instrumentals ruined by the insanely weak vocals.
Hmm.... seeing as it's just Hizaki and Teru again, any bets that this is going to respawn Hizaki Grace Project?

>>8738662
That's true.

>>8721192
>LM.C
>An Cafe
>posts a picture of SuG
make up your mind anon

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Are there any darker/heavier vkei bands (besides Dir en grey, who's not really vkei anymore) these days? I feel like a lot of them have just the heavy look but then the songs end up being pretty upbeat.

>>8738934
People are hoping HGP comes back. Its something I would love to see. But Im still hoping for a Versailles comeback...

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>>8738959
There are some bands in the scene you might like. Try bands like Mejibray, Nocturnal Bloodlust, D.I.D, Kuroyuri to Kage, The Black Swan, and DADROMA.
All those bands have a pretty heavy sound to them.

>>8738959
Lynch., Sadie, Nocturnal Bloodlust, Galneryus, and Mucc come to mind. I think Sadie is on hiatus tho

>>8739024
As would I, even though I was super disappointed with the last album.

>>8739935
Versailles could of went out with a bang instead they went out with a whimper. I wasnt a huge fan of any of their releases after Holy Grail. They just seemed to lose something after that.

>>8739110
>Nocturnal Bloodlust
>Genres: Visual Kei, deathcore

Well, this may as well exist. They're not bad at least.

>>8740038
I wonder if some of the problem was that they burnt themselves out. They did an insane amount, pretty much constantly. Too much in to little time, without giving themselves any sort of break. From the last album, the only songs I really liked were Brave, Ayakashi and Truth. It's such a shame, as Holy Grail had some amazing songs, especially Masquerade.

>>8740123
I feel Kamijo's voice sort of shit the bed. It wasn't as strong in their last album. And it was absolutely horrible during the last live. Everything about their hiatus just felt so rushed.

>>8740321
I have strange feeling that Kamijo might have had vocal surgery in the hiatus that versailles went. Maybe he wanted to continue his career without any vocal surgery, in the end he changed his mind and got it anyway?

>>8740442
It would make sense if he did. He does sound better now, but still not as good as he was mid-Versailles. I feel that was his peak and now he is just sort of fizzling out.

>>8740321
>>8740442
>>8740687

That cold make sense. I saw him during his solo tour, and he sounded a lt better than he did on the last Versailles album. If he's over strained his voice by the band pushing themselves too much and performing too often without giving themselves a break.

>>8740749
I saw him as well on his tour. And he did sound better, but he still seemed to have a hard time hitting those high notes he used to be able to hit. I'm wondering how he will sound for his tour final. Cause that is going to be an amazing line up.

>>8740749
Adding Kamijo to the list of vocalist that don't know how to treat their damn voice.

Why do these guys always do it to themselves? I get that they wanna keep on producing stuff and performing but they could at least take on a vocal coach if they do

>>8742156

I wonder if it's related to them performing/travelling etc way too often as well in general. I know someone who works on the airlines, and it used to give them a bad throat. Kamijo just seems to have been on the go way too much. I'd have hopethat he knew how to look after his voice after being in the business for so long.

>>8742353
I think he just sort of needs to take a break for a while. He has being going non-stop for so long. Im not surprised his voice burned out.

>>8742353
Getting a sore throat from air travel had more to do with being on a plane for a couple of hours with recycled air, not much can really stop that. This strained throat has more to do with them overexerting themselves, whether it be over performing or improper singing or, most likely, a mix of the two.

Just because they've been singing for a while doesn't mean that they know how to take care of their voice. I mean just look at Kyo and Hizumi.

>>8743680
I know that, but a sore throat from flying lots and then trying to perform doesn't exactly help either.

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>>8743680
Im still hoping that D'espairsray makes a comeback one day. But with all the members doing different things I highly doubt it will happen. But I am really enjoying Tsukasa's Enka stuff

>>8743680
I do think that Kamijo can get better though. I mean look at Kyo he really fucked up his voice from all the bellowing, screeching, and other harsh stuff he does and on top of that I don't think he was really taking care of his voice at the time. But now he is singing a lot better and actually being able to maintain a steady voice throughout concerts. I highly doubt Kamijo fucked his voice up as bad a Kyo so I have hope.

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I think Fernopaa is the most popular store for VK clothes these days.

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H. Naoto just posted a pic of Jupiter. I never realized that Masashi was THAT much of a giant

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>>8748140
I am actually surprised Cure still exists considering that many magazines of more popular jfashions died or changed the subject.

>>8748143
I think Cure and Shoxx are pretty much the only magazines left but they're much more focused on the music side of things now

On the topic of Cure tho, does anyone know where you can get Cure Color? I haven't be able to mimic some of the colors all that well

>>8748279
Still more than there are left for actual Gyaru.

Just search "Cureカラートリートメント" but importing liquid things is a bitch.

>>8748399
I feel like as long as there's a music scene in Japan, VK is always gonna be a thing. Since it's not purely a fashion trend like gyaru, it's not gonna die out.

Thank you, anon! I have a friend coming back from Japan pretty soon so I'll ask if she can bring it back for me

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Now femme fatale disbanded too why

>>8747550
>VK
I think you meant rock and gothic gyaru

>>8749179
I just saw that. I hope Kaya doesnt leave the scene. Cause Ill just be done with VK if he does.

>>8749179
This is such an awful year for VK in terms of disbanding

>>8749184
It's a VK store and the girl wearing everything is the owner Kumin, the girl in >>8721206 is wearing their goods too.
Nothing in the whole image is gyaru so wtf do you think gyaru is, she doesn't even wear the typical makeup or hair.

>>8749184
Listen Flavor must be Gyaru then too, huh? Oh, and Kera is a Gyaru magazine, totally forgot that!

>>8749179
Fucking finally. I hope Iori does something better.

>>8749666
Like bring back Blast.

>>8749179
My sorrow is immense
Buuuut maybe new Kaya solo material now

>>8749666
Someone said Iori caused the break-up cause he cheated on his wife and the Japanese fans petitioned for him to leave the band. :/

>>8749940
Especially bring back Blast. I'd be pleased with bringing back Cocklobin and even settle for Siva or Phobia...

>>8750041
If bands broke up every time a member cheated on their significant other with a groupie, there would be no bands. Even if it did turn out that he's a typical band guy, Iori has been one of my favorite composers for about 15 years, despite Femme Fatale being a huge disappointment. Idgaf who is fucking who, so I'm not about to boycott him over that.

>>8750041
I can say that this is also true, there are too many screencaps and info out there to deny it. Iori is the main cause the band broke up. The thing why they are so pissed is that he cheated on his wife with a band fan who would go to lives about it. This fan isn't exactly very smart and wasn't careful with any of the info. They want him to apologize. The japanese fans were rude to him in lives and were even throwing stuff at him. There was no chance, in Japan if you do one bad thing it will stick with you forever. The band chose to disband instead of replacing Iori, they felt it wouldn't be right. He even said to the girl in screencaps " we cannot be seen together because I will get fired". The members didn't know, also he was so stupid. He should have thought things through carefully or at least hide it better.

Sorry if this is a common question, but I'm not sure where else to ask where people might be knowledgeable on the subject.
Are there any VK (or even other type) bands who have a sound like pre-Beast of Blood Malice Mizer? I especially liked the album Merveilles, but I've never been able to find anything else with a similar vibe. I dipped into VK a few years ago but found the sounds to be very different to that, so I'm not sure where to go.

>>8750444
Have you checked out Kamijo? He was originally a roadie for Malice Mizer, and has had a few bands which have a bit of a French pop/gothic metal vibe to them at times. Lareine, Versailles, and now as a solo artist.

>>8750444
Lareine, D, and maybe Matenrou Opera are gonna be pretty similar in sound.

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>>8750579
Thank you both! I'll check those out

My favorite VK bands were Kagerou, Dir en grey, D'espairsRay, the Piass and Phobia
>Kagerou's Daisuke fucking died
>Dir en grey are now a overproduced metal band
>D'espairsRay turned mainstream, then stopped
>the Piass haven't done shit in years
>Phobia are long, long over

God damnit this genre abuses me so much
And I hate all the new bands, they all sound the same, dress the same and break up after releasing like two singles

>>8747550
This is too cute!

>>8750911
you might give dir en greys new album arche a listen to, i didn't like most of the new dir en grey stuff but this album made me like them a lot now.

>>8750948
heard it but I think it's just so overwritten... I don't like the way Kyo puts tons of vocal lines in the songs (like some weird high opera-like stuff along the regular stuff) and the song structures seem almost random mostly
But I guess it's better than dum spiro spero

>>8750954
I actually really liked those vocal lines, i thought it was something softer but better written than dum spiro spero . Arche is my favorite thing theyve put out in a long time. What did you like from them? I liked the Piass too.

>>8750976
Honestly I was (and sort of still am) a 100% fanboy for them from the beginning till and including ouroboros. Even downloaded the Gauze and Macabre fan video stuff from p2p back in the day and got into their personalities and all that. But somehow I feel like after ouroboros, the emotion in the music just wasn't the same and they're all just doing it because they don't know what else to do. Like yes, Arche is a step back in the right direction, but I wonder if they wouldn't be happier apart by now.

>>8738959
Galeyd, anon. Just...Galeyd.

>>8748143
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>>8748399
Heh, I remember seeing Cure (maybe SHOXX too) in Hot Topic for a hot minute. Always saw them carried at Japanese stores in the SoCal area too back in the day.

I stopped buying Cure when they stopped putting posters in, though.

>>8750911
>Dir en grey are now a overproduced metal band
I completely disagree, but I'd love to hear your reasoning behind this

>>8751272
that was retarded i loved the posters
>>8751281
i'd understand if the anon didnt like spiro spero whatever but arche is pretty good,

>>8751329
Arche was amazing, it is one of my favorites by them. And even though it gets hate I did like Dum Spiro Spero, it was a bit tiresome and repetitive but it had some good songs. I think they have really evolved as a band, and it is definitely for the better.

rip Shota

>>8751640
It's always a shame someone died, but nobody gave a fuck about his shitty fanservice-band

>>8751640
I wasnt a huge fan of ADAM's, but he seemed like a good guy, and he was so young. The fact that he suffered a stroke on stage and still continued to sing is just heartbreaking. I feel so bad for his wife right now, they just got married.

>>8750444
You should check out a group called Lacroix Despheres, You might really like them.

>>8738959
Moi Dix Mois?I don't listen to many vk bands, usually what i listen isn't that heavy, just darker. Maybe also The Candy Spook Theater?
>>8749179
It's weird i'm glad about this?I liked some of their songs but Kaya solo or Schwarz Stein (Kaya + Hora) is the best, Femme Fatale wasn't really good for a talented vocalist like Kaya, i find his voice better than Kamijo's.
>>8750444
Try Velvet Eden?They always did darkwave, electro influenced music that sometimes sound very melodic. Malice Mizer are pretty unique, no one recreated a similar music style as them.

Probably a long shot but did anyone go to the sukekiyo concert in japan?

>>8754479
I wasn't there, but I heard about what happened. Over seas fans are all up in arms about them incorporating S&M theme's into their performance. It's pretty funny to watch in all honesty.

>>8754548
kyo dressing up as a nun was cool. was there

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>>8754548
Some pictures have surfaced and I love it in all honesty.
>>8754591
Did you buy the single? I've been seeing tweets about it and it seems like everyone loves it but google translate is only getting me so far. I heard the preview on their soundcloud and it sounds amazing.

What are the standards for Visual Kei? Besides the look what about the music makes it v-kei? I know a lot of bands cross genres with metal (Dir en grey, sadie.), goth (Malice Mizer) and other pop (An Cafe, SuG) but when does it start and stop being visual kei

>>8756002
VK is the appearance, it doesn't have much to do with the actual music. That being said, a band stops being VK when they say they aren't VK

>>8756072
Oh, I see. Thank you for the input.

>>8750911
Some of the Piass members just announced they formed a new band "GOZ".

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Asagi just announced a new solo single. I'm pretty excited for this since I loved Corvinus, and anything is better than what D is putting out right now.

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>>8762033
happy birthday hide

>>8738951
100%

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>>8762491

>>8758365
Holy shit thanks for the info

>Yuki leaving Jupiter

I REGRET READING THIS THREAD
I WANTED TO LIVE IN IGNORANT BLISS

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I'm looking for inspiration for my stage presence /cgl/

Can ya dig through yo folders, scurry up them files, and post some pictures of visual kei guys with a nonpunk/metal style? Like Victorian dress or psychedelic etc

:^)

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Moi Dix Mois announced a new album to be released in 2016. Nothing else is really known, but its good to see they are still putting out music

>>8766249
Holy heck, fuck yeah!

Yes, I am excited. I hope it's not more covers of Juka-era songs and all originals songs.

>>8766249
yesszz

please tour the US

>>8768022
Yea pls

>>8766249
Source on this? I can't find anything on Mana's blog or Twitter about it.

I miss when someone did an English translation of Mana's blog via LJ, it was so nice having it come up on my friends page.

>>8768394
It is mentioned at the Moi dix Mois one-man live "Dis inferno Ⅷ~LAST YEAR PARTY~" at Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE on 12/12/2015 that their new album is planned to be released in 2016, although details have not yet been finalized

>>8767979
God MiA has such a bird nose. I don't understand how he can think it looks ok,

>>8723883
They've lost all appeal without Yuki. Miki's voice isn't outstanding, but when they were together they made it work well. But now that they used another unimpressive voice to replace Yuki, their music is so disappointing and uninteresting. And why is Nika always hanging off of someone in pictures? You're not cute like Yuki, stop trying to be. Yes, I mad.

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I just discovered R-Shitei a few days ago. I heard their song 帝都に死す on a commercial for something and searched until I found it. I love the whole mad carnival sound to it. Their earlier work, very different in style, isn't bad either.

>>8769770
He actually has had a nose job so I wish people like you didn't exist

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OP here, show me dat Kote kei

>>8770279
He voluntarily wanted that nose? I know the pencil thin nose is an asian beauty ideal, but... I'm with >>8769770 in that it just looks bad.

>>8761222
I feel the same way. They've been one of my favorite v-kei bands for a long time but I haven't really loved anything they've released since Namonaki mori no yumegatari. Glad to hear that Asagi is releasing another solo, though!

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>>8770281

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So Versailles' OHP just updated with a new banner of them being awake. I wonder if they are hinting to a come back.

>>8773994
Plz

What is OHP?

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>>8773997
Official Home Page
http://versailles.syncl.jp/

This was the picture they had before. I'm really hoping this means a more permanent come back rather than a one night revival.

>>8774000
Durr, sorry. I really hope so, it would be a dream come true. Especially with MdM releasing a new album next year (please don't let fall through).

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So the Gazette announced a show in California for next year. Anyone going to go?

>>8774181
Source?

>>8774197
I guess people were posting on tumblr. But when I just checked the link the page was gone. But from what I was seeing a band called The Gazette was announced.

>>8774212
Honestly I'm a bit skeptical since they haven't officially released any info about but if they are coming then sign me the fuck up.

>>8773994
>>8774000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zii9bh_IKgw

>>8774181
>>8774197
>>8774212
It was announced on the regency's website, but I think they took it down. If you go on the gazette tag on tumblr there are screenshots.

>>8775325
I asked around, and some of my promotion friends said they haven't heard anything. Plus the venue is to small for them. So they are thinking its another band.

>>8775400
Ah I see. Though I don't think the venue is too small. Dir en grey has played there before and they're a big band

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>>8775421
I dont know. Its just what Ive been hearing. Im still hoping that a tour will come. It seemed a bit odd that Project Dark Age ended with just a new single and not a big announcement. Maybe they have one more thing up their sleeve, and its a world tour. Only time will tell.

>>8775400
regency ballroom is decent sized. not as big as, say, the warfield (where miku expo is going to play), and maybe equal with the fillmore, but big enough. and hell, dir en grey just played at slim's and that thing is like a closet compared to the regency. i don't think dir en grey sold out the regency

>>8774758
Versailles Reborn ceremony will be live broadcasted on below YouTube channel at 9:00PM on Dec 28th(Japan Time)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfb-Ly0RXaUGxglFJmPji1g

>>8776707
Yesssssssssss

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>>8776707
I'm really hoping they make a major comeback announcement. It would be amazing

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>>8775705
It wouldn't make sense for them just to do one show with what they are asking to come over. The want a lot of money just to come over to the US. So they would need to do multiple shows just to make up for the money spent

>>8777715
If they were doing a world tour, it wouldn't be uncommon to do one or two shows in the US instead of a full tour before heading to South America or Canada.

>>8773994
>>8774000
Good lord did they steal Kamijo's younger brother to replace him?

>>8775325
The page is back up.
http://www.theregencyballroom.com/events/detail/303623

>>8778107
Tickets go on sale on January 8th at 10am. There going to need to make an announcement soon if this is true.

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>>8778107
And its down again. But this is what I saw people posting.

>>8777775
I think he looks younger because his face is chubbier lately. I still believe at least little of photoshop has been involved on his eyes, they look way bigger compared to how they looked when the pics were just taken.
https://youtu.be/iTlo8yoZzIg?t=1m56s

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DIO Distraught Overlord announced a "comeback" tour. Even if its not a real comeback, its nice to see them performing together again. I really enjoyed there music.

>>8720248
>Gambatte

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>>8774000
they're awake now
and it's creepy

>>8784246
I'm more creeped out by the terrible music.

>>8784248
not a speed/power/orchestral metal fan, huh? for me it's one of the few VK bands I consider listenable.

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>>8784268

Lareine was much better.

Versailles doesn't sound bad but the compositions are too boring and predictable. I'd rather listen to early X Japan.

>>8784303
For me that's a good thing. I've been listening since they started and liked lyrical sympathy from the get go so more of the same was a positive. Then again I listen to nightwish, within temptation, and blind guardian and they don't exactly evolve either.

>>8784344

I only listened to their earlier stuff, I remember liking one of the songs written by the guy from Aikaryu (Teru?). Hizaki's songs were always boring to me. He's got good guitar technique but he isn't too creative with it.

WELP...the Versailles live stream only went as far as a band member introduction...I was under the impression we would actually get to see them play from all the Twitter updates...

>>8785838
Same here, if they were just going to show that than why show anything at all? It was really dumb.

>>8785838
Ah shit I guess their OHP does kind of say it, but I thought it was referencing the rest of Kamijo's concert and not their performance. Oh well...

But guys...VERSAILLES REVIVAL CONCERT IN AUGUST. That was the news!

>>8785852
Agreed! Best news of the year for me definitely.

>>8785852
Im so happy about it! That news made my year!

>>8785852
Anyone else think the comeback is related to Yuki and Masashi leaving Jupiter?

>>8786052
That was my initial thought when I heard that news. They'll be leaving 4 months before Versailles' return. That may give them time to write some new stuff. I wonder what will become of both bands? I did like Jupiter, but they don't hold a candle to Versailles.

>>8785838
I'm glad I took a nap and woke up instead of staying up all night. Went back to sleep right afterwards

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From what my friend was telling me the Versailles set list was pretty short. They played songs like The Revenant Choir, Aristocrats Symphony, Ascendead Master, and God Palace. But they switched out the members. Mostly Masashi and Yuki were switched in and out.


And I guess Versailles is releasing a new CD next year. I'm beyond excited for new Versailles music. Its been so long.

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>>8786787
I think this guy really doesn't know what to do with his hair anymore.

Anyway. I'm pretty excited about this revival. Also wish we get a DVD of the show.

>>8786988
niggah he a vampire he aint got to do shit but use vampire sex hair on you and you'll be seduced by its tendrils

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>>8786988
They had camera's there recording everything so I'm pretty sure a DVD will be coming out sometime in the future.

>>8787218
Hope they do, mostly because of Lareine since I got to know them too late.

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I'm happy to see Chariots is coming back. I'm a huge fan of Riku, so its nice to see him singing again. Especially after what happened with Lin

>>8793976
is 2016 the year of everyone coming back, whats next?

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So I guess another Gazette tour date leaked. This one is for August 27th, at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto. If they want this tour to go well they are going to need to announce something official soon.

>>8750037
I don't see Kaya going away for a looong time

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Gazette World Tour had been announced!

Here are the dates for the US!

APR. 15TH(FRI)MEXICO CITY, MEXICO / TEATRO METROPOLITAN
Contact: Matrix Entertainment http://www.matrixcol.com/#/inicio/

APR. 20TH(WED)BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA / TEATRO VORTERIX
Contact: Yamato Argentina http://www.yamato.com.ar/

APR. 22ND(FRI)SAO PAULO, BRAZIL / AUDIO CLUB
Contact: Yamato Brazil http://www.yamatocorp.com.br/

APR. 25TH(MON)DALLAS, USA / THE BOMB FACTORY
Contact: APA www.apa-agency.com/


APR. 29TH(FRI)NEW YORK CITY, USA / PLAYSTATION THEATER
Contact: APA www.apa-agency.com/

MAY 1ST(SUN)SAN FRANCISCO, USA / THE REGENCY BALLROOM
Contact: APA www.apa-agency.com/

MAY 3RD(TUE)LOS ANGELES, USA / THE WILTERN THEATRE
Contact: APA www.apa-agency.com/

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>>8801098
I don't live near any of these US places but I'm so fucking determined.

>>8795396
They arent coming back anytime soon, you stop that.

>>8801441
Tickets go on sale tomorrow. But apparently some people were already getting VIP tickets for the LA show. You should totally do it! Who knows when they will be back again?

>>8801098
>>8801441
TEASER TRAILER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZnOfcvvxE

>>8801441
I'm not sure if LA or SF, I have friends in both locations.

>>8801441
So what's the reason they don't tour the UK again? I think it was mentioned in an interview or something ages ago but I could be wrong

>>8801582
I think it was because they didnt like the way they were treated during the last tour in the UK.

>>8802447
Well we better hope all the US shows sell out, or at leat LA and NY (maybe SF too)

Good luck to the people going to the Texas shows. Tickets are going to go fast.
Anyone have any idea on when the tickets for the NYC date go on sale?

Got my tickets for Dallas. Super stoked. Almost started crying in the middle of the office. Can't wait to meet other people going!

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>>8802991
New York tickets go on sale on Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM.

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>>8804206
Tickets for the rest of the American tour:
APR. 25TH(MON)DALLAS, USA / THE BOMB FACTORY
Ticket sale: Jan 8

APR. 29TH(FRI)NEW YORK CITY, USA / PLAYSTATION THEATER
Ticket sale: Jan.15

MAY 1ST(SUN)SAN FRANCISCO, USA / THE REGENCY BALLROOM
Ticket sale : Jan.15

MAY 3RD(TUE)LOS ANGELES, USA / THE WILTERN THEATRE
Ticket sale: Jan.8

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taking a moment to acknowledge Bowie's influence on visual kei.

Looks like VIP for LA is sold out. Let's hope all the other shows follow suit

Any no famous/new vk band active?

>>8808024
This, oh so much. It's especially interesting to see, as a lot of his makeup and theatrical inspiration came from kabuki theatre. You see it even in his role as Jareth.

Anyone going to Gazette's live in NYC?

>>8811725
I'm going. I'm really excited for this! Now I'm just trying to decide between VIP or GA.

>>8812144
Do it anon. Don't be a peasant!

>>8813622
I just couldn't do it. I got GA tickets. I'm just happy I'm going to finally see them live. Already counting down the days!

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Kamijo just announced two shows in the US. Dates and places haven't been released yet however.

>>8824052
I hope one is Los Angeles.

>>8824351
please no Chicago or some other random state in the middle of the country. that always confused the fuck out of me.

>>8825776
Im pretty sure the shows are going to be in LA and NYC.

>>8827484
I'd be okay with that.

I guess it's a little late but you never know so here it goes.. I have two DIR EN GREY tickets for sale for their big upcoming lives. 5th and 6th February.

Anyone interested? Someone who might already live in Japan maybe?

how do you think these guys deal with sweaty costumes?

i was thinking of wearing nice vkei to a concert, but didn't want to ruin it, then realized the performers are wearing more elaborate outfits that surely cost more. so why am i afraid of a little sweat and beer?

>>8829223
they deal with it because they understand vkei comes with the looks deal too.I I used to dress vkei to concerts but then i got extremely lazy. That's why many try to just do a light costume with light cloth that isn't too thick.

>>8829281
>because
how, not why, anon.

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BORN is disbanding. I haven't listened to them in a while, but they had some amazing music in the past. Its sad to see them go

>>8838615
Ilu for keeping this thread alive, picture anon.

>>8839650
ditto

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>>8839650
You're welcome anon. I do my best.

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Golden Bomber's newest PV is the best thing I have seen in a long time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pw9_9opszQ&feature=youtu.be

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>>8841805
They shit all over Malice Mizer and it's absolutely amazing.

>>8841805
Rude

>>8841805
I managed to watch a minute. Awful. Why combine Lareine and Malice Mizer especially when the asthetics of either band don't suite their music at all..?

>>8843996
Golden Bomber is a parody of visual kei. They are literally a parody band. It was only a matter of time before they went after their forefathers.

>>8844015
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pw9_9opszQ&feature=youtu.be
>>8841805
It's glorious. The song's fun, and actually listenable to, while the parody of the various videos was there straight away and obvious. Loved it.

>>8720248
OP here. thanks for keeping this thread alive friends.

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hella

>>8829800
Aw damn

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From Riyoko Ikeda's illustrations for Lareine

Sadly, X Japan are having to postpone their X Day Wembley Live until next year. Pata was recently taken seriously ill with thrombosis, and was in ICU. He's stablized, and is out of ICU, be still rather unwell. :(

>>8846065
I heard!! Let's all pray for him

Why do so many people in VK seem to die relatively young? Compared to other J-artists and bands I've been into, the VK scene seems to lose people like crazy. Are they all doing hardcore shit or what?

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>>8846065
I guess they also postponed their album release. But more details about that will be announced later.

>>8846143
They take up the glam rock lifestyle of sex, drugs, rock n roll. Plus I can't imagine the amount of overworking (i.e. Rehearsing, recording, performing) being good for their health.

>>8847258
Anyone who gets caught doing drugs will get exiled, but alchohol and tobacco are fair game

>>8774181
I have tickets

>>8781240
Wow thats hella awesome

>>8720761
Because they are
Hyde is in his 40s iirc

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>>8848322
And he still look's good.

>>8847258
It's more drinking themselves to a stupor and cigarettes and depression that kill them early.

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>>8848885
Exactly. Also, pic thankfully still not related somehow.

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>>8853010

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>>8853013

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>>8853016

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>>8853019

>>8854868
>>8855411
Unique cool look, who are they? It's like tanbi combined with neo-kote