-OZ- // “A FACT OF LIFE” Europe tour 2011 at Tivoli de Helling
During their “A FACT OF LIFE” Europe tour -OZ- stopped at Tivoli de Helling in Utrecht on January 25 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
Versailles // PRINCE & PRINCESS: Take away my heart and I’ll never let you go
Khalia has returned with another analysis of Versailles work, this time focusing on the “PRINCE & PRINCESS” single. Which, despite it’s length, is not something to simply gloss over. With a love story that rivals any Disney movie, Khalia tells us all about it in this review.
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-OZ- // “We just want our passports to be full of stamps!”
Starting in 2004 under the concept of “美と大敗” (Bi to Taihai) (or "Beauty and Decadence"), -OZ- have a darker and heavier visual presentation than the other bands signed to LOOP ASH RECORDS, but you won't hear their audience complaining about that.
The group released their very first album "VERSUS" in 2009, followed by "Rouge" in 2010. The latter is also the reason they're currently touring here in Europe.
This tour is their very first time outside of Japan, and we really wanted to know more about their impressions so far - among other things, of course!
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The group released their very first album "VERSUS" in 2009, followed by "Rouge" in 2010. The latter is also the reason they're currently touring here in Europe.
This tour is their very first time outside of Japan, and we really wanted to know more about their impressions so far - among other things, of course!
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the fool // ~Crazy frogs hunting the world~ at P60
After their last visit in August for the “Jap-Ro Festival”, the fool returned to The Netherlands once more for their “~Crazy frogs hunting the world~” tour, this time stopping in Amstelveen on December 2nd, where we managed to take some photos of their live show.
These photos are hosted on our photography portfolio, Arlequin Photography.
You can find the link to their page there in this post!
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These photos are hosted on our photography portfolio, Arlequin Photography.
You can find the link to their page there in this post!
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Guren // ~Crazy frogs hunting the world~ (support) at P60
the fool didn't come to Amstelveen by themselves. This time being supported behind the scenes by Râmen Events meant that there was a support act to accompany them during their live show on December 2nd: Guren.
While there we also managed to take some photos of their live show.
These photos are hosted on our photography portfolio, Arlequin Photography.
You can find the link to their page there in this post!
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While there we also managed to take some photos of their live show.
These photos are hosted on our photography portfolio, Arlequin Photography.
You can find the link to their page there in this post!
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the fool // Three crazy frogs on a roadtrip around the world
It has been a mere 4 months since the fool last came to Europe, since last August they were on the stage in Utrecht and Bonn together with Luzmelt.
Our first interview with Gunji from the fool included vocalist yuhma from Luzmelt due to time constraints, and some questions from that list had to be cut on the spot.
Unfortunately I can't redeem myself with yuhma at this point in time, but I can with Gunji and the rest of the fool!
So let's go!
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Our first interview with Gunji from the fool included vocalist yuhma from Luzmelt due to time constraints, and some questions from that list had to be cut on the spot.
Unfortunately I can't redeem myself with yuhma at this point in time, but I can with Gunji and the rest of the fool!
So let's go!
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Guren // A Belgian “family” inspired by Visual Kei
In all honesty, this interview wasn't planned at all. Until we got to the show for the fool in Amstelveen, we had no idea that there would be a local (Belgium is local to us, at least) artist supporting the three frogs from Japan.
Because of how enjoyable the three members of Guren were on stage, we decided to request an interview on the spot to learn a little more about them, writing the questions for this interview while the band was still on stage.
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Because of how enjoyable the three members of Guren were on stage, we decided to request an interview on the spot to learn a little more about them, writing the questions for this interview while the band was still on stage.
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Versailles // DESTINY -The Lovers-: My destiny, my love, stay with me
“DESTINY – The Lovers-“ is the second single Versailles released under Warner Music Japan, and eagerly awaited by many fans due to the inclusion of new bassist MASASHI.
The single contains three songs, which each have their own style while all still being part of the realm of Versailles.
Khalia immersed herself into the single to tell us all about it in this review!
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The single contains three songs, which each have their own style while all still being part of the realm of Versailles.
Khalia immersed herself into the single to tell us all about it in this review!
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Versailles // Noble: The world turns in the hand of descendant of the rose
“Noble” is the very first full-length album by Versailles, released in 2008 under KAMIJO’s indie label Sherow Artist Society. The album tells a story of darkness, chaos, sadness and revival, while bearing an undeniable beauty of the sort that only Versailles can achieve.
Khalia immersed herself into the world of “Noble” to tell you all about the album in this review.
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Khalia immersed herself into the world of “Noble” to tell you all about the album in this review.
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El -Ethnic Legist- // Four mummies combining Egyptian music with heavy metal
What do you get when you combine ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) with Egyptian elements like folklore, fashion and music? You get El -Ethnic Legist-!
The four mummies are currently touring Europe to deliver us their music and stories.
We managed to get a hold of them in Liege (Belgium) for an interview, in which we talk about their choices for the band's concept and name, as well as their music influences. Are you ready for some Egyptian influence?
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The four mummies are currently touring Europe to deliver us their music and stories.
We managed to get a hold of them in Liege (Belgium) for an interview, in which we talk about their choices for the band's concept and name, as well as their music influences. Are you ready for some Egyptian influence?
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El -Ethnic Legist- // Europe tour at Le Tipi
El -Ethnic Legist- came to Europe for their "Europe tour”, tour, and during their stop in Liege (Belgium) on September 19 we managed to take some photos of their live show.
These photos are hosted on our photography portfolio, Arlequin Photography.
You can find the link to their page there in this post!
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These photos are hosted on our photography portfolio, Arlequin Photography.
You can find the link to their page there in this post!
View More El -Ethnic Legist- // Europe tour at Le Tipi
ダウト (D=OUT) // “We draw inspiration for our songs from each other.”
I have a bit of a confession to make with this interview. This interview is actually heavily backdated, as it was not posted in 2010 originally.
In fact, this interview was done before Arlequin even launched officially. At this point in time I was still a student, which means that the questions aren't the same depth as they would be today.
Regardless, I did want to share this interview with you, since ダウト (D=OUT) were so incredibly nice and helpful, and they even liked the reason this interview was created in the first place. So, here you have it. Arlequin's very first interview, before it was even an official project!
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In fact, this interview was done before Arlequin even launched officially. At this point in time I was still a student, which means that the questions aren't the same depth as they would be today.
Regardless, I did want to share this interview with you, since ダウト (D=OUT) were so incredibly nice and helpful, and they even liked the reason this interview was created in the first place. So, here you have it. Arlequin's very first interview, before it was even an official project!
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