Versailles // The “DESTINY” of “-The Lovers-“

The release of Versailles’ second single under Warner Music Japan, “DESTINY -The Lovers-” was eagerly awaited by many fans. The start of their career with their new bassist, MASASHI, is also the continuation of a journey that Versailles once began with former bassist, Jasmine You. Though

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Versailles // A peek into the world of the “Noble”

“Noble”, the first full-length album by Versailles, was released in 2008 under KAMIJO’s indie label, Sherow Artist Society. Heavier in melody as well as lyric content than later releases, it is perhaps the most symphonic-metal sound they have ever released. It is fitting, as

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El -Ethnic Legist- // Four mummies combining Egyptian music with heavy metal

El -Ethnic Legist- is a relatively young band with a unique theme, even within the realm of ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei): they combine Egyptian elements like folklore, fashion and music in their works. Additionally the members see themselves as “mummies”, and reflect this in their outfits by wearing bandages

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El -Ethnic Legist- // Europe tour at Le Tipi

During their “Europe tour” El -Ethnic Legist- stopped at Le Tipi in Liege on September 19 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 portfolio,

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ダウト (D=OUT) // “We draw inspiration for our songs from each other.”

Full disclosure guys: this is actually the very infamous very first interview I ever did.
I started this project when I was still in school, so the questions for this interview aren’t directed at the band and their activities as much as they are in other, later, interviews. The band was informed beforehand

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the fool // Jap-Ro Festival at Tivoli de Helling

During their “Jap-Ro Festival” mini-tour the fool stopped at Tivoli de Helling in Utrecht on August 1st 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

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Luzmelt // Jap-Ro Festival at Tivoli de Helling

During their “Jap-Ro Festival” mini-tour Luzmelt stopped at Tivoli de Helling in Utrecht on August 1st 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

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Yuhma & Gunji // Combining two entirely different worlds in one interview

Luzmelt and the fool are currently doing a few shows in Europe together for the “Jap-Ro Festival” organized by Astan Magazin. The festival only consists of two shows, the first being in Bonn (Germany) and the second being in Utrecht (The Netherlands).

Originally this interview was supposed to be done

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Anli Pollicino // “Euro tour 2010” at Winston KINGdom

During their “Euro tour 2010” Anli Pollicino stopped at the Winston KINGdom in Amsterdam on June 4 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

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ダウト (D=OUT) // 御礼参りWORLD EXPO’10~侍ジャポン~ at Tivoli de Helling

During their “御礼参りWORLD EXPO’10~侍ジャポン~” (Oreimairi WORLD EXPO’10~Samurai Japon~) ダウト (D=OUT) stopped at Tivoli de Helling in Utrecht on June 1st 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,

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