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Daisuke’s Final ROCK AND READ Interview

Posted by Kaiden On September - 1 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

Since the tragic passing of Daisuke (ex-Kagerou/the studs), fans have been at a loss. Everything that Daisuke has released and said has become a fond memory, and now we at NEUMANIA.net want to present this to those fans. It’s a translation of one of Daisuke’s final interviews. This interview is from ROCK AND READ Magazine’s June edition.

The lengthy interview touches on Daisuke’s musical career, his views on the music industry, his personal life and much more. You can click here to read the translated interview.

Magazine, Special, Translations

Miyavi & Melody Officially Expecting Second Child

Posted by Noah On August - 30 - 2010 2 COMMENTS 　

Miyavi , 雅-MIYAVI-

Just last month, we reported that Miyavi had hinted at the possibility of baby number two. There was no other information available and he has kept quiet about it ever since, but now it’s his wife, Melody’s turn. Melody has posted a blog entry revealing that it’s true, Miyavi and her are expecting their second child together!

hello~~~~
Hey people~~~

Thank you so much for all of your comments and messages congratulating Lovelie for her first birthday last month!!
Yes, she is one year old now and growing healthy everyday!!
At her one year health checkup, i found that she is actually kinda tall compared to children her age, but really skinny for her age too…. lol
She can walk across the room by herself now, and even says the word “daddy”!!
Its really cute~~~~^^*

Also, yes, the “rumor” is true, and I am expecting again!!!!!
We are so excited for the second baby!!!!
Lovelie will be an older sister soon!!!! I cant believe it!
I hope she will be an understanding older sister and play with the new baby a lot.

Well, i’ll write again~~~
Take care everybody!!!

Congratulations to both Miyavi and Melody on their second child! It looks like Lovelie will have a play-mate soon, hopefully she will enjoy having a little brother around. I have to say though, these two really seem to be quite the power-couple! Our best wishes go out to them both.

Many thanks to Janecutieh for sending this into us, we really appreciate it!

Source:
Melody’s Blog

Special

LM.C Announces New Single & PV Filming!

Posted by Noah On August - 30 - 2010 1 COMMENT 　

LM.C

Good news for fans of LM.C, they have updated their OHP with an announcement that they have a brand new single currently in the making!

While the single is unfortunately still untitled, it’s release date has already been set for October 27th. Further details are limited, however, there is more exciting news! Have you ever wanted to appear in your favorite band’s PV? LM.C has announced that they are looking for fans to participate in the filming for their latest PV for the single! More information will be available soon.

Additionally, for those who are twitter fanatics, there have been a few new additions to Twitter via LM.C earlier this month! You can now find LM.C’s staff twitter over @LMC_staff and the ever popular DENKI-MAN over @DENKI_MAN_LMC.

Source:
OHP, Twitter

Release info, Special, Twitter

GoDeath’s New Look & Movie Appearance

Posted by Noah On August - 28 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

GoDeath

There are a few interesting updates for GoDeath fans, the band not only has a brand new look, but they have also revealed that they are featured in a new movie as well!

The movie, entitled, “結び女-MUSUBIME-“ had it’s very first screening held just earlier today. However, those who have missed the first screening will have another chance to see the movie on September 25th. After each screening the band will actually have a chance to hold a meet and greet with those who had attended the film!

As for the band’s updated new look, they are keeping it fairly casual, but of course with a nice, metal influenced theme. Vocalist 煌 (Kou) and drummer Ali seem to be mixing metal with a feminine touch while guitarist 麻華 (Asaka) and bassist 居場 (Iba) are a bit more androgynous over all. Personally, I think the laid back style of the group image is nice to see, usually group photos seem so serious! What do you guys think?

Source:
OHP, SR updater

Special, Visual update

VKB428 Opens OHP!

Posted by Kaiden On August - 28 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

VKB428

Noah posted about VKB428 a little while ago, if you missed his post about them, check it out here. Just to update everyone, the band does in fact have an OHP. As you can see above, the band is official now. Interestingly enough as Noah mentioned, the band has an audition section! So if you’re in the Shibuya area, and are a male, you might want to check it out if you consider yourself a talented figure.

Here are the qualifications:
- Youthful Male (Regardless of age)
- Able to be in Shibuya 5 to 8 times every month for rehersal, as well as commute to performances.
- To be motivated to work even without a day of rest.
- Mustn’t be connected to any other media contracts.

You can check out the band’s OHP below!

VKB428’s OHP:
http://www.vkb428.com/

Source:
Yuki

Special, Visual update

Fun Fact: Aoi Guest Stars On Dorama Show?

Posted by Kaiden On August - 25 - 2010 1 COMMENT 　

Aoi , 葵

Along with Aoi’s song from MI DA RA being a ending theme for Kinyou Pretty, it will also star as a theme song for a popular dorama show! This show is called Jouou 3, and will be the special edition of the show. It will start airing on the 8th of October! That’s not all though, Aoi will also make a guest appearance on the series as well, so make sure to check that out! Sources say Aoi is a very good actor, what do you guys think?

Source:
OHP

Special, TV

L’Arc~en~Ciel’s 20th Anniversary Live

Posted by Justyne On August - 22 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

L'Arc～en～Ciel

It seems that yet another band will be celebrating a huge milestone in their career soon and this time it’s none other than L’Arc~en~Ciel! L’Arc~en~Ciel formed in 1991 and have since become one of the most well-known and beloved bands in the visual kei industry. But unfortunately, the band announced in 2008 that they would be holding off any new live performances until their 20th anniversary in 2011. Finally, the band has officially announced the details of their first live in two years!

What’s even more exciting is that “L’A HAPPY NEW YEAR!” will take place at midnight on December 31st! The live will take place at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba and there will be a capacity for 20,000 fans to attend! Also, the band plans to release a new single around that time as well as plan a very large tour! This 2011 tour is hoped to be just as large, if not larger, than their last tour in 2008, which covered 7 cities in 10 lives and attracted around 320,000 people!

There are still several months left in the year, but already bands are planning big for 2011. Greeting the new year with L’Arc~en~Ciel will, however, be tough to follow!

Source:
Tokyograph

Live Info, Overseas, Special

Moran Gains New Guitarist!

Posted by Kaiden On August - 21 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

Gift , KuRt , Mix Speaker's Inc. , Moran , SIZNA , Sugar

As you all know, bassist Zill of Moran has passed away, and the band was unsure if they would continue activities without him. However recently, the band announced that they will be accepting a new guitarist into the band. It’s none other than SIZNA, former guitarist of Sugar. This was announced on his birthday! What a wonderful birthday gift that was.

Moran will also hold a memorial live for Zill on the 14th of October. The event will be named “Stand by Me”. There will be a special session band by former vocalist of KuRt, Tenten. As well as a performance by Mix Speaker’s,Inc. Though some people aren’t expecting this, but a one day revival of the band Gift will also accur!

Source:
OHP

Live Info, Member change, Revival, Special

boogieman’s Plans To Return!

Posted by Kaiden On August - 20 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

boogieman

Thanks For the news tip invidia! If you checked out boogieman’s OHP recently, the band has left a new announcement concerning the band’s future activity! If you are a little confused on what’s going on with them, the vocalist has retired from the band. The band announced back in late July that they will canceling their current live schedule, and make a future announcement about the band’s activity.

Almost a month later, the band has put up a new announcement on the OHP speaking of just that. They will be indeed coming back, however they need to find a vocalist first. They promise the moment that they find one, they will be making a come back! So don’t worry boogieman fans. This band plans on staying, even through the hardest of times.

Source:
invidia / OHP

Special

Nightmare’s 10th Anniversary T-Shirts

Posted by Justyne On August - 17 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

Nightmare

In celebration of their 10 years together, Nightmare has been doing a lot of exciting things for us. Recently, Japan Discoveries has also helped them do even more! The band will have 5 signature T-shirts made, one designed by each member. But if you want one the only way to get it is if you pre-order one here before August 26th midnight(JPT).

Since it’s a limited edition product, there won’t be very many made and it is probably why they are allowing pre-order purchases only. Through the link above, you can also see for the designs for yourself though the pictures are a bit small. Each shirt will cost 4,200yen and come in ladies’ or mens’ sizes.

Source:
JD

Fashion, Goods, Special

Loki Celebrating His Birthday At Baba Area!

Posted by Kaiden On August - 12 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

Loki , Sugar

Loki (ex-Sugar) will be celebrating his birthday on the 22nd of December at Takadanobaba Area. unfortunately there isn’t much information regarding what’s going to happen or who’s going to be there, but it seems like he has a few plans, as he promised to announce bands soon!

Source:
Loki’s Blog

Live Info, Special

Taiji’s Unexpected Return

Posted by Justyne On August - 12 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

X Japan

If your a long time fan of X Japan, then you probably remember Taiji Sawada, X’s bassist before Heath. It’s been found out that despite his fallout with the band after nearly 20 years, he will be appearing at X Japan’s Nissan Stadium lives as a guest member.

There’s no doubt that this is big news. The friction between Yoshiki and Taiji that led to one member leaving is well known among fans, so to see that the two have actually reconciled and decided to work together again, is something beyond unexpected.

I’ve heard talk of this for some time, but now that it’s been officially confirmed, fans who have bought tickets to the Nissa Stadium lives are in for a big surprise! And from what Yoshiki and Taiji have said in interviews, they seem to really be looking forward to working together after so many years.

Source:
Sanspo., natalie news

Live Info, Other, Overseas, Special

Yoshiki Interview On ABC News!

Posted by Kaiden On August - 11 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

X Japan , Yoshiki

I hope everyone was watching ABC News recently, because Yoshiki was recently interviewed byt them! They have dubbed Yoshiki “Japan’s Bono”. Of course if you missed the interview, you can find it now on YouTube on ABC’s channel. It shows footage of him in America, as well as things he has participated in. X Japan was even breifly compared to the beatles. Pretty amazing, right?

Yoshiki On ABC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh_oIE7a7EY&feature=related

Source:
ABC

Special, TV

Fun Fact: Yoshiki in the Newspaper?

Posted by Justyne On August - 4 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

X Japan , Yoshiki

A few days ago, we announced the addition of yet another Japanese rock star to the list of Twitter users. Yoshiki seems to be very active with his new Twitter account posting about insomnia and preparations for Lollapalooza. Well, today, he tweeted about seeing himself in the LA Times! That’s right, on Sunday’s paper, a big picture of Yoshiki’s face could be seen at the top of the page in the Arts&Books section.

If you can read what that piece of the article says, the writer describes X Japan’s efforts this year to make their official US debut at Lollapalooza and talks about the PV shootings on Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles that occurred in January. He states that X Japan will, of course, be the first Japanese artist to star in the Lollapalooza festival, thereby, making history. The writer also recognizes Yoshiki as being the leader of X Japan (thus the solo shot of him) and how he has also set new records with the first ever Hello Kitty product based on a real person when the company introduced Yoshikitty.

To suddenly see one of the most well-known JRockers in the paper, is pretty exciting! And the author seems to be well-informed. There’s a picture of that front page provided by Yoshiki, here. Did any of you guys happen to fall upon this page on Sunday?

Source:
Twitter

Fun Fact, Media, Special, Twitter

Miyavi Broadcasting On USTREAM!

Posted by Kaiden On July - 31 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS 　

雅-MIYAVI-

Miyavi is doing something really amazing for his fans! During his “Screaming Out from TOKYO” tour, he will be broadcasting all twelve shows on USTREAM! That’s pretty awesome, right? You guys can check out the time and date schedule below.

Screaming Out from TOKYO

08/01/10 HARAJYUKU ASTRO HALL
08/05/10 SHIMOKITAZAWA SHELTER
08/13/10 SHIBUYA Lush
08/14/10 SHINJYUKU LOFT
08/16/10 SHIBUYA O-nest
08/17/10 SHIMOKITAZAWA BASEMENT BAR
08/18/10 AOYAMA TSUKIMIRU KIMI OMOFU
08/23/10 SHIBUYA LIVE STAGE GUILTY
08/24/10 SHIBUYA CHELSEA HOTEL
08/25/10 ROPPONGI morph-tokyo
08/27/10 LIVE labo YOYOGI
08/31/10 SHINDAITA LIVE HOUSE FEVER
open 19:00 / start 20:00 (JAPAN TIME)

You can watch his amazing performances below:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/miyavi-official

Source:
Miyavi’s Twitter

Overseas, Special, USTREAM