The last time I got to speak to 龍 (RYU) was a little over two years ago already, in 2016 when he was at the OshareCon convention in Nieuwegein (The Netherlands). But 龍 (RYU) certainly hasn’t gone silent since that show. Instead he has started a new project, but instead of only making it available to Japan,
雪 (Yuki)
She originally started the project in 2009 as a photographer under the name of Arlequin Photography, but developed an interest in journalism and translation ever since. Because of these interests interviews and reviews were added to the project, until it eventually hit the limits as a "photographer" in 2021, and Arlequin Magazine was added to the mix.
雪 (Yuki) is a native Dutch speaker with a graphic design degree, which means she is also the main person behind Arlequin Creations.
After all these years she is still the main person who does interviews the interviews and live photos that you see on Arlequin, but also a large chunk of the reviews and behind-the-scenes work and communication goes through her.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.
G.L.A.M.S // Putting “EVER-CHANGING” to the ultimate test through behind the scenes improvisation
I think that by now Mikaru and the other guys from G.L.A.M.S need no introduction, since they’ve popped up on the magazine and portfolio quite often in the recent years. But this time it’s a little different.
This is only the second interview I’ve ever done with G.L.A.M.S, and instead of only speaking
G.L.A.M.S // “EVER-CHANGING” European Tour 2018 at Dolhuis
During their “EVER-CHANGING” European Tour 2018 G.L.A.M.S stopped at Dolhuis in Dordrecht on November 22 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these
miho // The power of women in the metal genre, as shown by Lovebites
Lovebites is a fairly young all-female metal band who have taken the world by storm with their works. While their origin lies in Japan and all five ladies are Japanese, they achieved worldwide fame when they won the “Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award” for the “Best New Band” category, and of course through
Lovebites // EUROPEAN & UK TOUR 2018 at Patronaat
During their “EUROPEAN & UK TOUR 2018” LOVEBITES stopped at the Patronaat in Haarlem on November 13 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these
Jupiter // Presenting a new “Theory of Evolution”
After the departure of vocalist ZIN, remaining members HIZAKI, TERU, RUCY and DAISUKE have returned to the scene with a new single, called “Theory of Evolution”, showcasing the skills of their new vocalist KUZE in August of this year.
KUZE is not a newcomer to the music scene, not in the slightest even.
Kenta // “We’re changing constantly, but it’s a rule to remain in the realm of Crossfaith.”
Crossfaith is a Japanese metalcore band from Osaka, and these five guys have been together since the band formed in 2006. Quite an impressive feat, don’t you think?
Their works are mostly known for the combination of metalcore, dubstep and other forms of electronic music that really come to life during
Crossfaith // World Tour 2018 at Patronaat
During their “World Tour 2018” Crossfaith stopped at the Patronaat in Haarlem on October 11 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our
Crossfaith // Turning the Patronaat into a Jägerbomb
Exactly six years after their very first performance in The Netherlands Crossfaith returns to the Patronaat in Haarlem on October 11, with the intention to show the audience that while Crossfaith has evolved as a group, their core essence is still the same.
This time the group is in the middle of a worldwide
Esprit D’Air // “Constellations” European Tour at AVO J-Music Festival
During their “Constellations” European Tour Esprit D’Air stopped at AVO J-Music Festival in Den Haag on September 14 to play their show for the fans visiting the event.
We also went to check out his performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our portfolio,