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-OZ- // “We just want our passports to be full of stamps!”

雪 (Yuki) January 25, 2011 No Comments
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 fool // ~Crazy frogs hunting the world~ at P60

雪 (Yuki) December 3, 2010 No Comments

During their “~Crazy frogs hunting the world~” the fool stopped at P60 in Amstelveen on December 2 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

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the fool // Three crazy frogs on a roadtrip around the world

雪 (Yuki) December 2, 2010 No Comments
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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Versailles // The “DESTINY” of “-The Lovers-“

Khalia S November 11, 2010 No Comments

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”

Khalia S October 7, 2010 No Comments

“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

雪 (Yuki) September 21, 2010
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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El -Ethnic Legist- // Europe tour at Le Tipi

雪 (Yuki) September 20, 2010 No Comments
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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ダウト (D=OUT) // “We draw inspiration for our songs from each other.”

雪 (Yuki) August 6, 2010 No Comments
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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the fool // Jap-Ro Festival at Tivoli de Helling

雪 (Yuki) August 2, 2010 No Comments
the fool came to Europe for their "Jap-Ro Festival”, tour, and during their stop in Utrecht (The Netherlands) on August 1st 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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Luzmelt // Jap-Ro Festival at Tivoli de Helling

雪 (Yuki) August 2, 2010 No Comments
Luzmelt came to Europe for their "Jap-Ro Festival”, tour, and during their stop in Utrecht (The Netherlands) on August 1st 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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