Bonjour!
While our “Behind the Mask”-series was only intended to have three parts, we quickly learned from our most recent interview with KAMIJO that there would be a fourth part in this series. With that said, we really want to thank you, dear readers, for the amazing reception of this series! We didn’t expect anything near the response we received! Thank you so much!
In this fourth part, 雪 (Yuki) dives into the mini-album “VIOLET DAWN”, which was released on July 31st 2024. Are you ready for KAMIJO’s epic intense album?
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雪 (Yuki)
雪 (Yuki) is the owner and driving force behind Arlequin.
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's still the one responsible for the interviews and most of the live photography you see here at Arlequin, but the majority of reviews and behind-the-scenes work is also done by her.
The reviews she writes are from the viewing point of an overseas fan, and thus written in English before being translated to Dutch, Spanish and Japanese. In the English versions she also tries to explain the meaning behind certain kanji or song titles to the readers, but what you don't see here is that these explanations are omitted in the Japanese versions in order to appeal to these readers more.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.
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's still the one responsible for the interviews and most of the live photography you see here at Arlequin, but the majority of reviews and behind-the-scenes work is also done by her.
The reviews she writes are from the viewing point of an overseas fan, and thus written in English before being translated to Dutch, Spanish and Japanese. In the English versions she also tries to explain the meaning behind certain kanji or song titles to the readers, but what you don't see here is that these explanations are omitted in the Japanese versions in order to appeal to these readers more.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.
NUL. releases third album “AVA”
Industrial rock band NUL. have recently released their third album “AVA”, which promises to let you enjoy a new NUL. sound while destroying the NUL. of the past. In this post we’ve collected a little more information about the album for you to help you get started.
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View More NUL. releases third album “AVA”
NIGHTMARE announces “The WORLD TOUR 極東乱心天國”
NIGHTMARE have announced the dates for their upcoming “The WORLD TOUR 極東乱心天國” (Kyokutou ranshin tenkoku) tour, taking place in January of 2025. In this post we listed all of the dates as well as ticket options to hopefully give you a bit of a head start for this tour!
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View More NIGHTMARE announces “The WORLD TOUR 極東乱心天國”
摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) announces 10th album “六花” (Mutsu no Hana)
摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) have announced the release of their 10th album “六花” (Mutsu no Hana), and pre-orders have already started on their official website since the 5th of November. We have collected a little more information for you within this post, since not a lot is known about the new album just yet.
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View More 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) announces 10th album “六花” (Mutsu no Hana)
ゼラ (Zera) // Marionette Parade: Octavius
"Octavius" is the 10th single in ゼラ (Zera)’s discography so far. Released in February of 2024, the three songs on the single are inspired by the legend of the ship of ice, mixing horror and ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) in a unique way with this concept.
In this review 雪 (Yuki) tells you all about the single as well as the legend that inspired it, so get your beverage of choice and let's dive right in!
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In this review 雪 (Yuki) tells you all about the single as well as the legend that inspired it, so get your beverage of choice and let's dive right in!
View More ゼラ (Zera) // Marionette Parade: Octavius
RAZOR // Broken Society: SAMURAIソードMAN
“SAMURAIソードMAN” (Samurai Sword Man) is the 12th single in RAZOR’s ever-growing discography. Despite being released in June of 2023 the single touches on an interesting concept that might have been overshadowed entirely by how upbeat and flashy the title track and its music video are.
This review was intended to be written and published much closer to the release date of the single last year, but due to circumstances it kept getting pushed back. The single never left 雪 (Yuki)’s mind (or her playlist) however, so she’s finally talking about it in this review!
View More RAZOR // Broken Society: SAMURAIソードMAN
This review was intended to be written and published much closer to the release date of the single last year, but due to circumstances it kept getting pushed back. The single never left 雪 (Yuki)’s mind (or her playlist) however, so she’s finally talking about it in this review!
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Schwarz Stein announces new album “DEMIGOD”
Schwarz Stein have announced that their new album “DEMIGOD” will be released on October 10, 2024.
When this news post was originally made there wasn't much known about the contents or availability of the album, but in the meantime we know a lot more so we have updated this post with the relevant information about scheduled live performances, the album's contents and how you can obtain it for yourself!
View More Schwarz Stein announces new album “DEMIGOD”
When this news post was originally made there wasn't much known about the contents or availability of the album, but in the meantime we know a lot more so we have updated this post with the relevant information about scheduled live performances, the album's contents and how you can obtain it for yourself!
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葉月 (HAZUKI) announces new album “MAKE UP ØVERKILL”
葉月 (HAZUKI) announced the release of his new album “MAKE UP ØVERKILL” to be set for October 23. As always we have a little more information about the release as well as the nationwide tour that will follow it to share with you, so we’ve collected all of our info in this post.
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View More 葉月 (HAZUKI) announces new album “MAKE UP ØVERKILL”
KAMIJO’s tour goods from “The Anthem” European tour are now available online
After KAMIJO’s “The Anthem” tour in June of 2024 came to an end, tour organizer Envol Prod had some merchandise left over. They decided to open a webshop named “Envol Store”, providing worldwide shipping for KAMIJO’s fans all over the world.
The shop currently only stocks items from KAMIJO’s “The Anthem” tour, but who knows, there is a real possibility there will be more artists in the future. We’ve collected a little more information about the shop and summarized it in this post for you.
View More KAMIJO’s tour goods from “The Anthem” European tour are now available online
The shop currently only stocks items from KAMIJO’s “The Anthem” tour, but who knows, there is a real possibility there will be more artists in the future. We’ve collected a little more information about the shop and summarized it in this post for you.
View More KAMIJO’s tour goods from “The Anthem” European tour are now available online
Rides In ReVellion // Allergy: Adrenaline is mine
Rides In ReVellion released a live MV for their song “GREED” recently, captivating V with their performance of the song in that format. But did you know there's another, similar, live MV that was released earlier already?
In this installment of V Reviews it's not V, but 雪 (Yuki) who takes you on an exploration of the live MV for “Allergy”!
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In this installment of V Reviews it's not V, but 雪 (Yuki) who takes you on an exploration of the live MV for “Allergy”!
View More Rides In ReVellion // Allergy: Adrenaline is mine
DARRELL announces new single “LOST AGE”
DARRELL announced the release of their new digital single "LOST AGE" to be set for August 10. As always we have a little more information about the release as well as the 7th anniversary of the group to share with you, so we've collected all our info in this post.
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View More DARRELL announces new single “LOST AGE”
ゼラ (Zera) announces new single “MISSA”
ゼラ (Zera) announced the release of their new single “MISSA” to be set for September 24. As always we have a little more information about the release as well as the nationwide tour that will follow it to share with you, so we’ve collected all of our info in this post.
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View More ゼラ (Zera) announces new single “MISSA”