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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RR Interview Report Part I (RUKI / the GazettE)

So sorry for the long absence, everyone! Personal life has been REALLY busy, but I accomplished my major goal for this summer! I have been itching to climb Mt. Fuji since last year, when two of my friends went, and this year, I accomplished that goal and reached the summit! Granted, I also defaced the newly appointed World Heritage Site by throwing up on it twice, but if that isn't rebellious enough, what is? Personal gloating aside though, here's a quick translation from the Rock and Read blog about RR049 featuring Ruki as his most alluring pissed off bunny best--enjoy! RR Interview Report Part I (RUKI / the GazettE) Everyone! Today...

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Frolicking in the Sun | One Ok Rock Blog Post

As I mentioned on Twitter, I've been on One Ok Rock kick lately. Plus, MICHIDO's birthday came and went before I even realized it, so I figured I really should post something as an appeasement for such a long period of neglect (sweat). So combine the two together, and you get a blog post from One Ok Rock's drummer, Tomoya. Enjoy! Miyakojima Ugh ugh ugh ugh ugh I just really hate being tanned to the point that people say I look like a gal guy. This is Tomoya. Everyone, it's been a while. Even though the tour ended, we jumped right into the festival season. I went to Miyakojima! It was especially hot... If I went in July, it'd be too...

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