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Schwarz Stein’s Full Revival at Shibuya Rex
“Good evening, this is Schwarz Stein. We’ve returned.” Kaya ended the last statement with a giggle, grin increasing in size as the crowd warmly welcomed the duo back. “It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Ten years in fact.”
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exist†trace’s Gekijou Spiral Monthly Oneman: July
The atmosphere was light. The music addressed the sweltering heat outside and the peace of a Summer evening while bursts of light accentuated the happiness and nostalgia of the music. It was incredibly uplifting, leaving the audience swaying gently, clutching their chests.
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heidi. Celebrate Beautiful Human at Shinjuku BLAZE
Colorful, dancing lights-that would become characteristic for the whole show that night-flashed overhead as heidi. launched into the first song. Recognizable through Kiri’s drums and the first catchy and melodic riff from Nao, “Bright” was as good an opening number live as on the new album, instantly setting an upbeat and cheerful mood.
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DaizyStripper’s Rocking Nagoya Stop for TRAGUS
Constantly keeping busy, DaizyStripper took over Nagoya Electric Lady Land (E.L.L.) on July 21 for their album release tour, TRAGUS TOUR, that included various stops before concluding in Tokyo’s Akasaka BLITZ on August 30. Daizy are certainly not strangers to demanding live schedules, or to Nagoya.
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NoGoD’s First Overseas Live at Japan Expo
For a first performance on European soil, NoGoD’s was an effort to be celebrated. It felt like a proper showcase of the band and, while only a brief time was spent onstage, NoGoD showed Paris why they are considered one of the more exciting and fun acts in the visual kei scene.
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THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S 3rd Anniversary Tour PARASITIC EMOTION
THE MICRO HEAD 4N’S marked their 3rd anniversary with the start of their summer tour at Takadanobaba AREA on ZERO’s birthday, July 31. There, the band showed a new aspect of themselves, including in the set not only their popular songs but also new songs, as well as a rare ballad.
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Otakon 2014 and YOSHIKI Classical
From a VK perspective, the highlight of the weekend was the YOSHIKI Classical concert. Each song was followed by a roar of applause and then a silent anticipation of wanting more.
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Otakon 2014 and YOSHIKI Classical
From a VK perspective, the highlight of the weekend was the YOSHIKI Classical concert. Each song was followed by a roar of applause and then a silent anticipation of wanting more.
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Kra, JOKER’S KINGDOM 2014 at Kinema Club
“Alas, it is time to part,” lamented Joker. “How lonely. I won’t be able to hear your voices anymore. Almost like a deep sleep. Born into this world, far off memories (of another) came to my mind. Maybe there was no one to love me there..”
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SRASH NOTES GARDEN’s Lovegazer at Ikebukuro Edge
SRASH NOTES GARDEN held their second oneman on June 14 at Ikebukuro EDGE, revealing two different costumes from their two-month consecutive releases ACHRO and CHROM.
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