VA for Tsutaya Nov 2013: Ruki's Favorite Music

Happy Halloween, everyone! This is Ruki's column from this month's VA magazine. While I'm not a huge fan of everything he likes, it's actually quite fun going through his list and checking out the music he recommends and listens to. My reaction is usually, "Huuuuuhhh??" but a very amusing type of "Huuuuuhhh??" nonetheless. How do you feel after listening to his recommendations? Let us know in the comments below! Ruki's Favorite Music the GazettE 『BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY』 This wasn't a bought advertisement (laugh). I was doing this exactly when this album was starting, so I was listening to it a lot anyways. As I thought, since it's our...

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Live Report: REDMAN at Takadanobaba Club Phase (10/21)

October 21st was a quiet Monday night--not usually a night when people go out. But people came out for REDMAN, and quiet was the last thing on their minds. REDMAN, a side band created by Satoshi from Girugamesh, performed at Takadanobaba Club Phase for their third official live after performances at Nagoya eLL FITS ALL and Osaka Club Drop in late August. REDMAN was the last band that night, but a few and eager fans were at Club Phase from the opening performance, which started at 6:30PM. REDMAN came out at 9PM, starting with Keito Okuma (drums), and followed by Soichiro Yoshioka (bass), Rihito Sonoki (guitar) and Ryo Sugihara (guitar). Satoshi...

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Rock & Read 049 feat. Satoshi (Girugamesh)

Every band has its ups and downs, but this interview was really moving in all the trials and tribulations Girugamesh went through to stay together as a band. The interview also felt really genuine in the way Satoshi handled the questions, so readers really felt his frustration and sincere relief that they managed to hold together. But after seeing the preview for the MONSTER album (which we'll provide at the bottom of the article), it's definitely a relief for fans that they were able to make a comeback as Girugamesh because they're back and better than before! And, without further ado........ RESTART After the first Hibiya Yaon live,...

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