VISUAL KEI LABELS DARKEST LABYRINTH & STARWAVE RECORDS JOIN HEARJAPAN. DAISUKE, VOCALIST OF THE STUDS & KAGEROU, HAS DIED.
Excellent news for you Visual Kei headbangers! Digital music label HearJapan has teamed up with Visual Kei / Japanese Goth music labels, Darkest Labyrinth and Starwave Records. Which means you can now get your hands on releases from bands such as Luzmelt, Suicide Ali, Calmando Qual, GPKISM, Seileen (SiSEN and Selia), Takuya Angel… has your head exploded yet? Come check out the compilation CDs and digital downloads on HearJapan!
HearJapan generously gave us passes to see the darkest and glammest of these bands perform at Meguro Rockmaykan in Tokyo. We were allowed to shoot videos of the performances — and boy, were they ever bloody. Check back tomorrow for a video of GPKISM, SaTaN, Lix, Calmando Qual, Omega Tripp and more.
Before the concert, Yukiro caused scandal and drama in the convenience store. He’s wearing the ridiculously short dress he got at the ridiculous Ridiculous store in Osaka.
The floppy hat is DIY-decorated with flowers and ribbons. Yukiro’s claws are always ready to scratch young boys.
Lolita dress: Moi-meme-Moitie… in my dreams! It’s Metamorphose temps de fille; got it for great price at Closet Child Harajuku. You may recall that this was on my Classical Lolita wishlist.
Jacket with trailing sleeves: Marble, from Marui One Shinjuku
Gyaru “bunny ears” headband: from Odakaya in Shinjuku. You see these “ears” all over Tokyo.
Tights: Vivienne Westwood, from Marui Shinjuku
Epic boots are epic: Alice and the Pirates, from Closet Child Harajuku
Makeup is simple because we had to rush out the door… blue eyeliner, false eyelashes on top, nude lipstick, a gem at the corner of the eye.
But there’s always time to pose for photos! In the next post, we’ll bring you inside the Satanic concert with quality videos and a review.
14-year-old Amy sent me the gorgeous fanart on the right. It’s inspired by the Gothic Lolita outfit I wore on the CNN International shoot. I love the hime hair and kawaii eyes — you’re all so talented! If you’d like to see your Carmina/Basil artwork up here, send me an email.
Reiko Arashi also sent me a personalized trading card for Oshare Curry, her Visual Kei / Jpop social networking community. You can redeem it if you set up a profile on the site.
Have you ever been… Xperienced? (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) JrockRevolution presents a new webpage dedicated to X JAPAN’s performance at Lollapalooza. Come read the latest news, share stories on the forums, and plan meet-ups at the concert. You can also purchase an exclusive fan package with a T-shirt, thundersticks, DVD and more.
Finally, some sad news… Daisuke, vocalist of Visual Kei band The Studs and Kagerou, was laid to rest today. The cause of death has not been released. You may leave condolences on the band’s website.
Stay tuned for videos of Gothic Prince Ken and SaTaN dressed as Alice in Wonderland. Which are your favorite Starwave/Darkest Labyrinth bands?
Japanese Word of the Day: Maou = Satan
Song of the Day: GPKISM – Atheos (you can buy the single on HearJapan)
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I hope he left without regrets, him who lived every second as if it was its last…
I feel like I’ve been punched, I don’t know what to say…
RIP Daisuke, we already miss you..
big hug..
the zebra dress is awesome, but her nails, contacts, hat and arm pieces are the fantastic touches that make it spectacular!
It’s all in the DIY detail :)
Why can’t I have legs like Yukiro??! Looking marvelous! Like you’re going to some sort of gothic garden party, or derby… or something else where they wear big hats…anyway love it! And La Carmina’s makeup even if rushed i think goes very well with the dress you’re wearing, very soft! =^-^=
The legs go on forever O__O
Mmmm, nice dress! Suits you so much!!! xD
Yukiro, you’re reaaaaly sexy here ;) nice pose!!
super cute!! *fuchsia
That last pic is incredible! Love it!!!
^__^
OOOOOH YUKIRO…..
and :( rip Daisuke
;__;
I’m sad that Daisuke passed away. I remember listening to Kagerou 3-4 years ago. T__T
And thanks for the heads up on HearJapan.
Btw what is that adorable orange thing on your purse? :3
Teeehehe that is Takoyaki-chan! I found him in an Osaka convenience store. He’s wearing an octopus on his head awww
I hope he left without regrets, him who lived every second as if it was its last…
I feel like I've been punched, I don't know what to say…
RIP Daisuke, we already miss you..
the zebra dress is awesome, but her nails, contacts, hat and arm pieces are the fantastic touches that make it spectacular!
Why can't I have legs like Yukiro??! Looking marvelous! Like you're going to some sort of gothic garden party, or derby… or something else where they wear big hats…anyway love it! And La Carmina's makeup even if rushed i think goes very well with the dress you're wearing, very soft! =^-^=
I will just say it for a dude he has charming legs
I’ve got other charming bodyparts as well :P
LOL! I´m sure you have. ;)
Definetely!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol xD
That Yukiro IS scandalous and the conservative folks in Osaka must have thought they lost their mind when he came in <3
haha actually, in Japan, it’s not uncommon to see people with no pants and their thing hanging out >_<
Their *thing* hanging out?! That IS scandalous. 8O
Mmmm, nice dress! Suits you so much!!! xD
Yukiro, you're reaaaaly sexy here ;) nice pose!!
super cute!! *fuchsia
oh I read about it this morning RIP Daisuke
Can’t wait to see the video in tomorrows post <3
It’s uploading right now… omg were we on drugs? It’s so funny!
That last pic is incredible! Love it!!!
OOOOOH YUKIRO…..
and :( rip Daisuke
I'm sad that Daisuke passed away. I remember listening to Kagerou 3-4 years ago. T__T
And thanks for the heads up on HearJapan.
Btw what is that adorable orange thing on your purse? :3
Teeehehe that is Takoyaki-chan! I found him in an Osaka convenience store. He's wearing an octopus on his head awww
;__;
The legs go on forever O__O
big hug..
^__^
It's all in the DIY detail :)
hello girl, your style is beautiful and dark, people here are very closed and is not used frequently. kisses
I will just say it for a dude he has charming legs
That Yukiro IS scandalous and the conservative folks in Osaka must have thought they lost their mind when he came in <3
haha actually, in Japan, it's not uncommon to see people with no pants and their thing hanging out >_<
I've got other charming bodyparts as well :P
oh I read about it this morning RIP Daisuke
Can't wait to see the video in tomorrows post <3
I WANT those epic boots!!!! They´re gorgeous! :)
Since I live on tropical island they would be too hot to wear though….
They’re comfortable too, and I got them for a great price because they’re used! O__O
Thanks so much for posting the trading card :) the coupon code for the points if anyone is confused is actually ON the card :) and it’s one of the few high value cards i released X3 THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank yoU!
hello girl, your style is beautiful and dark, people here are very closed and is not used frequently. kisses
I WANT those epic boots!!!! They´re gorgeous! :)
Since I live on tropical island they would be too hot to wear though….
LOL! I´m sure you have. ;)
Their *thing* hanging out?! That IS scandalous. 8O
Thanks so much for posting the trading card :) the coupon code for the points if anyone is confused is actually ON the card :) and it's one of the few high value cards i released X3 THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Oh wow o.o smexy legs :p must made all the boys faint when you were walking down the street <3
Story of Yukiro’s life… :P
EPIC is EPIC
Awesomely cute! Go you!
Wow that’s radical news about HearJapan! I’m exploring their site right now.
http://www.hearjapan.com/news/hearjapan_news/Metal_Highlights_vol_1
great article.
[tlr]
They have such good releases~!
Gotta say that, as guilty a pleasure long legs are, the real winner is that cute picture by Amy. Reminds me of the stuff on the walls of the JHS I work at.
cutie! <3
Beautiful!!!
Definetely!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh wow o.o smexy legs :p must made all the boys faint when you were walking down the street <3
lol xD
EPIC is EPIC
Awesomely cute! Go you!
Wow that's radical news about HearJapan! I'm exploring their site right now.
http://www.hearjapan.com/news/hearjapan_news/Me…
great article.
[tlr]
Gotta say that, as guilty a pleasure long legs are, the real winner is that cute picture by Amy. Reminds me of the stuff on the walls of the JHS I work at.
cutie! <3
Beautiful!!!
It's uploading right now… omg were we on drugs? It's so funny!
They're comfortable too, and I got them for a great price because they're used! O__O
Thank yoU!
Story of Yukiro's life… :P
They have such good releases~!
I can’t wait to see Yoshiki at OTAKON!! SUGIZO form Luna Sea will be there alone w/ the Yoshita Brothers AND h.NAOTO…I don’t think i can take much more, lol
I can't wait to see Yoshiki at OTAKON!! SUGIZO form Luna Sea will be there alone w/ the Yoshita Brothers AND h.NAOTO…I don't think i can take much more, lol
I LOVE your eye makeup and that shade of lipstick looks gorgeous on you!
I LOVE your eye makeup and that shade of lipstick looks gorgeous on you!