Thursday 29 October 2015

DIAWOLF Gekirock May 2015 Show Interview (part 2 of 2)


Part 1 | 2


Q: Do you have some kind of band image that you aim for?
Show: I don't have a specific image like, I want to be this kind of band. I simply want to make music that I wanted to make in my 10s. That was the only image I had.

Wednesday 28 October 2015

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Kai (part 1 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4


The GazettE have released their latest album "DOGMA" on August 26th. They will also start their nation-wide tour "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15 DOGMATIC -UN-" on September 5th and "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15-16 DOGMATIC -DUE-" in December.
Club Zy. Will feature RUKI, Uruha, Aoi, REITA, and Kai in personal long interviews, starting today!

Last in the series is the drummer, Kai. He will talk about the birth of 'DOGMA' as well as their current tour.


Sunday 25 October 2015

DIAWOLF GEKIROCK May 2015 Show Interview (part 1 of 2)


Part 1 | 2



A project to relive the agitation in their 10s, DIAWOLF!

Q: DIAWOLF, a project by SHOW (OHARA / Vo) and TORA (AMANO / Gt) will release an EP in July. SHOW-san, first tell us about your musical roots, as well as the concept of this project. What made you think of starting it?
Show: Around 3 years ago, I said to TORA, let's do something together. 12 years ago, the first band I was in was a SLIPKNOT cover band, and we put on make up while performing. And from there, we wanted to form an even heavier band, which resulted in our band before Alice Nine (A9). That time, there was an increase in bands which takes heavy shout approach, and we didn't want to jump on the bandwagon. As a result, we formed A9, an all-rounder band. And somehow, I just thought, I want to make music which I liked in my 10s! And now, I think I'm able to do it. So I just wanted to make a place where I can make music which I purely wanted to make in my 10s, without thinking about anything else. That's how it started.

Friday 23 October 2015

SCREW OKMusic Vol. 420 Interview (2015.08.20)


A clear passion which brings about a change in mentality

'kakusei', a concept mini album which is in series with 'konsui' which was released in April. 
What did SCREW grasp by going back to the origin of while having clearly evolved?
An introduction to an important work which will connect them to an ideal future.

A9 SHOXX September 2015 Interview


A9

Ginga no Oto
Back to Our Roots

After a year of silence, A9 restarted their activities.
In this one year, I think they came to face 'the music called A9' even more.
While looking for A9 sounds which they explore by themselves,
and with the message woven in the lyrics written by the vocalist, Show,
they have become a presence that a lot of people yearn for even more.
With 'ginga no oto' as a proof, they had made a comeback.
The proof of the new A9.


Thursday 22 October 2015

the GazettE GiGS October 2015 Interview Chapter - 6


Chapter 5 | 6

Chapter 6 - The mad party and attack that will start again with 'DOGMA'

In previous sections, we have examined closely what kind of chemistry is there, and what kind of sounds are there in 'DOGMA', from various points of view. Then, what kind of tour will 'DOGMA' make? As the finale of this major series of interviews, through a long interview of their "live performance atmosphere", we will investigate about their feelings for their forthcoming tour.



Wednesday 21 October 2015

A9 Rock and Read 60 Show Interview (Part 4 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4


To say it specifically, I want us to perform at Budokan again. Maybe I've grown some balls (laughs). 

Q: Nah, you don't need that kind of publicity stunt. By the way, both your costumes and lyric (for Phoenix) have this 'Japanese' feel to them. I think this is one aspect that the band had originally. So you went back to your roots in this regard as well, I guess?
Show: We also had that kind of thing in mind.... Well, mostly we had the image of the 'Japanese culture' that the people abroad would have, something like that. Like for example, in 'Phoenix' MV, there is a projection mapping playing in the background throughout. Even though in the beginning it might be difficult to understand, it's something like a 'Japanesque thing' that a Japanese would find cool. It's quite psychedelic and avant-garde. I think, that in itself is cool, but from the point of view of foreigners, they don't even know whether it's even Japanesque. But instead of that... somehow, there's something that I can't forget. When we first went for a live performance in Indonesia, the enthusiasm was really amazing. Someone told me, "Even though we kept appealing for our local promotors that we want to see Japanese artists, since Japanese artists don't come much, they lean towards Western artists who have lighter footwork more". They said, "That's why, for us who like Japanese culture, it's a sad thing. Do appeal for Japanese culture more assertively." And that's why, as a Japanese act we feel that we should make more effort to make people think that "Japan is wonderful". As Japanese citizens. And inside of me, there is something like "The kind of Japanese culture that might be a bit misunderstood in New York", and somehow it has become my new definition of blending of Japanese and Western styles. I think New York and Paris are at the forefront for fashion and art, so I wanted to make a concept where there, people would think "Oh, Japanese culture is interesting". Although, if I say this to a New Yorker, I might get laughed at (laughs).


the GazettE GiGS October 2015 Interview: Chapter - 5 Inside of the Band Magic


Chapter 5 | 6


Inside of the Band Magic


The vivid, realistic sound in 'DOGMA' was created by putting the personality of each members of the GazettE. Then, what kind of relationship do the members have, which made that kind of miraculous ensemble possible? Here, each member will talk about another member, and give a message for their younger selves, when they just started in the band. And with this, we can see relationship between the members, and also their starting points. 

Tuesday 20 October 2015

A9 Rock and Read 60 Show Interview (Part 3 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4


It's like I'm hungry for music. I've already thought of my plans until the end of next year. But still, it's not enough. Or rather, it still can't catch up with my thirst.

Q: That's the atmosphere of songs selection meetings for a lot of bands.
Show: Yes. It's more business-like. It's not a peaceful atmosphere, but rather something like a competition. And that's why, now, even for songs presentation it feels like we're going back to our roots. I think our 'blood' is running more in each and every song that we are making. This method might be roundabout, but I think it's a good method. And plus, in my case, I'm also doing another thing. And there I just make stuffs that I want to make and say "Please do this". In a way it's really easy for me (laughs).

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Uruha (Part 4 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




I also grasped the theme 'DOGMA' myself. Although, I think each member composed songs with their own interpretation of 'DOGMA'. As for me, maybe mine were quite flat.

Q: Uruha-san, In 'DOGMA', you composed 'DERACINE' and 'PARALYSIS', while Aoi-san composed 'WASTELAND' and 'GRUDGE'. Don't you think that the songs composed by the guitarists provide an outline and drama, and also serve as bridges in 'DOGMA'?
Uruha: In a way, they are brakes (laughs). However, I think it's translated well there.

Monday 19 October 2015

A9 Rock and Read 60 Show Interview (Part 2 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



"For our live performance in August, let's go by that name". Rather than a comeback, I think this would be more like a restart day for us.

Q: By the by, when I have Alice Nine's report or live performance on my schedule, I've always written your name as A9 on my schedule book. But it didn't occur to me that it sounds like U2 (laughs).
Show: Hahahaha!  It's just that, since we changed our names a couple of times, people might be like, "Again?" (laughs). We want to cherish our name as much as possible. But still, Alice Nine is Alice Nine. Among our fans, there are those who write our name as A9 now, and there are also those who still write our name as Alice 9 (in kanji), and that's also fine with us. In the end, if our songs can create positive feelings in people, then it means we have done our part. That's why personally, I don't really mind about how our fans call us or read our name. However, as Alice Nine the activities that we have been doing for 10 years stopped for the time being, and so for the sake of the people who are still waiting for us despite that, all members agree that we would come back to the stage as Alice Nine. 

Sunday 18 October 2015

A9 Rock and Read 60 Show Interview (Part 1 of 4)



Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

"Alice Nine"

Alice Nine is back. Going independent after their 10th anniversary live performance at Fuji-Q Conifer Forest, since then they've been going by the name "A9" and doing activities secretly. It has been a year since then, and finally the time has come. 
On May 19th, just like when the 5 of them stood on the stage for the first time, they announced that they would be giving a 11th anniversary live performance at Toyosu Pit on August 23rd and that they will be fully revived as "Alice Nine". 
About their going independent, the blank one year, and their comeback... Show, who has become more resolute, will talk about all of them for the first time in this interview.

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Uruha (part 3 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




If the GazettE's songs have that much power and attractiveness, I imagine that it will become an amazing thing.

Q: In the world that 'DOGMA' presents.. especially in the song titled 'DOGMA', I could see the relationship between the band and the fans.
Uruha: The relationship between the band and the fans is... not to say this in a negative way, but  I think somewhere there are some aspects which are religion-like. But it's not like we feel it ourselves, but rather people around us who come to our live performances often say, "Your relationship is like a religion", and we are like, "Oh really?" Earlier, we didn't like that kind of perception. But, if we take it positively, we think it could become a strength for the band, and I think that is cleverly reflected in 'DOGMA'.

Friday 16 October 2015

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Uruha (part 2 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



While we made songs for 'DOGMA', at the same time we went on 'saiteigi tour'. Through repetition of that cycle, the nuance of the songs also gradually changed, and it was a major thing.

Q: Last year, while reflecting on yourselves you went on 'saiteigi tour'. And at the same time, you were also doing preparations for 'DOGMA'.
Uruha: While we made songs for 'DOGMA', at the same time we went on 'saiteigi tour'. Through repetition of that cycle, the nuance of the songs also gradually changed, and it was a major thing.

Thursday 15 October 2015

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Uruha (part 1 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




The GazettE will release their latest album "DOGMA" on August 26th. They will also start their nation-wide tour "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15 DOGMATIC -UN-" on September 5th and "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15-16 DOGMATIC -DUE-" in December.
Club Zy. Will feature RUKI, Uruha, Aoi, REITA, and Kai in personal long interviews, starting today!

Second in the series is Uruha on guitar. He will talk about his thoughts on various aspects of their album 'DOGMA'.


Saturday 10 October 2015

ex. ViViD ko-ki Music Man Interview part 2 of 2


Part 1 | 2



Criticism is also within my calculation, and that's why I promote growth of band musicians through "host club".

Q: Besides the app, you're also managing a host club.
Kouki: It's called REALIVE. The casts are band musicians and they also perform at the shop.

Friday 9 October 2015

D - tokakukuni no kani Lyric and Translation



HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY

1. HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY
2. Funny Bunny!
3. lepidoptera (レピドプテラ)
4. tokakukuni no kani (兎角國の蟹)


ex. ViViD ko-ki Music Man Interview part 1 of 2


Part 1 | 2



Major artist turned entrepreneur, his aim is to get his company on listing early!


Jace CEO
Nishikawa Kouki
ViViD gave a live performance at Nippon Budonkan only 2 years after its formation, and while getting a lot of expectations, they disbanded in April 2015. Without taking a rest, the drummer, Ko-ki moved into the business world and started his own company. A few days ago he released "ViX", an app focusing on Visual Kei, and he's also managing a new type of host club to  support fellow band members. A young ambitious man who has shown his business sense ever since he was in high school, he is aiming for public listing, and says "I will definitely achieve it"ardently.

Profile
From Kanagawa Prefecture. Formed ViViD in 2009. Major debut in 2011. Gave a live performance at Nippon Budokan in 2012. Disbanded in May 2015. Since then, he established his own company 'Jace', managing Visual Kei app 'Vix' and new type of host club, 'Realive'.

Thursday 8 October 2015

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: REITA (part 4 of 4)


 Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



Dogma is an album which asks people, "Will you still like the GazettE?"

Q: The title 'Dogma' was decided quite early in the album making period. Was it an important factor?
REITA: That's right. During the first stages of the album making, when the word 'Dogma' came out, I thought, "I see". 'Dogma' is a word which means 'religious teaching'. As we express our music, somewhere between us and our fans some religion-like connection was born. I think 'Dogma' is the perfect word to present ourselves. And that's why as the composers, we want to make it an album with no ambiguity in its definition.

Monday 5 October 2015

D - HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY Lyric and Translation



HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY
1. HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY
2. Funny Bunny!
3. lepidoptera (レピドプテラ)
4. tokakukuni no kani (兎角國の蟹)



The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: REITA (part 3 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




I think it'll be good if I have a lifetime like "I died while still being a the GazettE member".

Q: The '13TH ANNIVERSARY [13-THIRTEEN]' live performance that you gave at Nippon Budokan on March 10th was the starting point of 'DOGMA'.
REITA: At first, since it it was our 13th year, we wanted to make it anniversary-like. But as 'DOGMA' took shape, somehow we started thinking, "This is not the right time for a joyous event". And since then, we changed our thinking to, "Let's show 'the next the GazettE' at Nippon Budokan".

Sunday 4 October 2015

SCREW - ANESTHESIA Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS


SCREW - NO PAIN NO GAIN Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS


SCREW - RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

SCREW - BREAK AWAY Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

SCREW - OVER THE HORIZON Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS


A9 Club Zy. Special Long Interview Part 4 of 4


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4





Be it 'Phoenix' or all other songs in our upcoming mini album 'ginga no oto', as each one of us play them without any hesitation, I'm pretty sure the listener will be able to imagine us singing and performing the songs.

Q: Hiroto-san, what do you think of 'Phoenix', which has its PV made as well?
Hiroto: We feel that it's a song in which you can see the expression of the ones performing it. In recent years, maybe it's due to the technological advances, but I feel that now there are more and more songs in which you can't feel the people performing them. And now that I talk about it, maybe we were also on the verge of doing it. But, be it 'Phoenix' or all other songs in our upcoming mini album 'ginga no oto', as each one of us play them without any hesitation, I'm pretty sure the listener will be able to imagine us singing and performing the songs. The more they know about Alice Nine, I guess the better their imagination of us singing and performing the songs as well? But, I think it's because not only us, but everyone involved in the making also work in the same direction.

Saturday 3 October 2015

The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: REITA (part 2 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




We aren't in the band because we want to release some works. Everything we do are connected to our live performances. If it isn't connected to live performance, then there's no meaning to it.

Q: Is your new album, 'DOGMA' packed with the true essence of the GazettE's music and spirituality?
REITA: Something like that. However, It's not that everything about the GazettE is reflected in 'DOGMA'. Rather, the album only zooms on certain aspects of the GazettE, and thus it's really one-sided.

The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: REITA (part 1 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




The GazettE will release their latest album "DOGMA" on August 26th. They will also start their nation-wide tour "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15 DOGMATIC -UN-" on September 5th and "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15-16 DOGMATIC -DUE-" in December.
Club Zy. Will feature RUKI, Uruha, Aoi, REITA, and Kai in personal long interviews, starting today!

Fourth in the series is REITA on bass. What does he want to project in the album "DOGMA"?



A9 - Spiegel Lyric and English Translation


As requested by Fantasy A9

Ginga no oto lyrics translation:
1. Phoenix
2. Spiegel
3. doukeshi
4. ryuuseigun
5. freesia no saku basho
6. juudan

A9 Club Zy. Special Long Interview Part 3 of 4



Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



I'm happy that we can be an existence which colours the person's life. And That's one of the reasons I'm glad we're still here.

Q: Nao-san, what do you think of your current environment, where you have to bear all responsibilities?
Nao: By changing our environment to one where we create everything by ourselves, more possibilities are born. With that, we ourselves really look forward to our future and are really excited. 
We've been giving a lot of announcements lately, but in the future it looks like we will be able to give more out-of-the-box announcements. And since we can create freely, our excitement just keeps increasing. It's as if we go back to our feelings when we were still teenagers starting a band, full of excitement and pitter-patter. 

Friday 2 October 2015

A9 - Phoenix Lyric and English Translation


As requested by Fantasy A9

Ginga no oto lyrics translation:
1. Phoenix
2. Spiegel
3. doukeshi
4. ryuuseigun
5. freesia no saku basho
6. juudan


A9 come back Vif Music special personal interview: Show (2015.09.29)

Special Interview: Nao | Saga | Tora | Hiroto | Show


Last in the personal interview series is the vocalist, Show. After 'Alice Nine 11th Anniversary Live [Re:Birth ~hishou~] was over, A9 reflected on themselves objectively and embark on a tour to spread their latest mini album, 'ginga no oto'. In this interview, while Show talks about the back story of the live performance with various feelings, you will be able to feel the tremendous love and good faith he feels towards the other members, staff, fans, and everyone concerned with A9. Moreover, you will also see the conclusion of that issue and A9's homework (?)

Wednesday 30 September 2015

The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: RUKI (Part 4 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



I wanted to make a flow which will keep changing in a long time period. And when we follow that flow, the things that we do at each point of time will be connected to the next.

Q: At present, the GazettE don't follow the usual flow of "releasing an album, then going on a tour, then preparing for the next project", but rather "projecting the things you want to do at each point of time". "And with that the new feelings which were born out of it will be connected to the next (works)", in a positive sense, you guys are creating things for the yet unknown future. Did you intend to do that?
RUKI: Yeah. We wanted to make a flow and adapt to each and every changes that occur in it. And actually, by following that flow, mysteriously, the meaning each and every thing that we do becomes connected to our next works, or rather there is some kind of consistency. For us, being in the GazettE is also, partly, a job-like thing. But, if people ask, "So do you do this out of duty?", it's not like that at all. We keep going forward while remaining faithful the feelings that we want to express.

Tuesday 29 September 2015

A9 Club Zy. Special Long Interview Part 2 of 4


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



As we spent more time on music, I felt that we should present the us who had levelled up.

Q: So first, you clear the 'homework' that is right in front of you.
Tora: That's right. I just barely scrapped by. But, because we had more time in our hands, I spent more time on music. And because of that, I felt that we should present the us who had levelled up.

A9 Club Zy. Special Long Interview Part 1 of 4


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4


Alice Nine will make their complete comeback with "Alice Nine 11th Anniversary Live [Re:birth ~hishou~]". They have also announced the release 'ginga no oto' which will be sold only at their live venues, and embark on a nation-wide tour. 
Calling themselves A9 now, they're undergoing preparations for their new journey. 

Monday 28 September 2015

PS Company Presents 'Kougeki wa Saidai Bougyo Nari' Vif 4 Vocalists Special Interview part 2 of 2


Part 1 | 2



Second part of the 4 vocalists interview series!
Still with Keiyu (Kra), Shin (ViViD), Ren (RAVE), and Ray (the Lotus)

Continuing from the first part, they will talk about their point of view on a lot of things. Sometimes seriously, sometimes openly. They will also talk about their band's charming points, as well as their strategy for their first Hibiya  Yagai Ongakudou live performance as a vocalist.


Sunday 27 September 2015

PS Company Presents 'Kougeki wa Saidai Bougyo Nari' Vif 4 Vocalists Special Interview part 1 of 2


Part 1 | 2




A talk with the vocalists taking part in 'Kougeki wa Saidai Bougyo Nari', 
with Keiyu (Kra), Shin (Vivid), Ren (RAVE), and Ray (the Lotus).

While the excitement for the event 'Kougeki wa Saidai Bougyo Nari' kept increasing, we had a talk with 4 of the vocalists participating in the event. Keiyu (Kra) and Shin (Vivid) who had participated in various PS company events until now, and Ren (RAVE) and Ray (the Lotus), who will be making their appearance for the first time. The event as seen from the eyes of the senpai (seniors) and kouhai (juniors), their respective music, and being a vocalist, they talked about various things openly.

Saturday 26 September 2015

Screw Vif Interview (2015.08.13) Part 2 of 2


Part 1 | 2



I felt uneasy about the abnormality (Manabu)

Q: While Jin-san's song 'AENESTHESIA' has heavy side to it, the 'kiesouna kanjou ga mada atatakai' part in the chorus is so beautiful. I was surprised by the gap.
Jin: In the preview only the chorus was shown, and so a lot of people thought it was a ballad song. I think we surprised them when we performed the full song on our pre-release live performance. In a good way, we betrayed their expectation. I think this song has more feelings than the one I made for 'konsui'.
Manabu: I got the impression that Jin's other song, 'NO PAIN NO GAIN' was very straightforward during the demo stage, so I wanted to include a different part in it. I wanted to add something in the ending. I also got the impression that the song is kind of weird. If you see the details there are abnormality in it.

Friday 25 September 2015

Screw Vif Interview (2015.08.13) Part 1 of 2


Part 1 | 2


Second concept mini album released by brand new Screw, 'kakusei' (awakening).
The thing that Screw, which woke up from a deep slumber, wants to portray...

After becoming a 4-piece band, Screw made a fresh start. In 'konsui' (deep slumber), their first in the consecutive concept mini album series which was released in April this year, they portrayed their real mental state, "the path they have been walking on". And now, they're releasing 'kakusei'. This mini album, with 'white and light' as the cover theme, is imbued with their resolution to wake up from a deep slumber, to be reborn into their new selves. In this interview, they will talk about their upcoming 'konsuisei kakuseishou' tour and their thoughts and feelings about the future.

Thursday 24 September 2015

An Cafe Vif Interview (2015.08.20) Part 2 of 2


Part 1 | 2



We're able to make people think "I'm glad that I went (to your live performance) at once" (Yuuki).

Q: The coupling song for regular type A is your re-recording of 'Smile Ichiban Ii Onna' (An Cafe's 10th single, released in September 2006). What made you decide on rerecording this song now?
Miku: I think that we've got bigger opportunity for people to know about us now that we've gone major. 'Smile Ichiban Ii Onna' is an important song both for us and for our fans, and I want the people who will come to know about An Cafe in the future, to also know about this song. And also, we made this song before takuya and Yuuki joined, so I think this is a good opportunity to re-record the song with the 5 of us.


An Cafe Vif Interview (2015.08.20) Part 1 of 2


Part 1 | 2




Finally, major debut from An Cafe!!

The new start for An Cafe, with the release of 'Sennen Dive'

Formed in 2003, they underwent member changes in 2007, and gained fame both in Japan and abroad by going on world tours. They went on hiatus on January 2010 after giving a live performance at Nippon Budokan, and resumed their activities in April 2012. In summer 2015, they had their long-awaited major debut with Being, inc's new label, 'White Cafe'. For the lead song, the music was composed by Tokunaga Akihito (doa), lyric written by Ooguro Maki, with Hiraide Satoru and Konagawa Takahiro as producers . Collaborating with these well-known creators, An Cafe made their fresh start. Appearing for the first time on Vif, An Cafe's all 5 members will talk about their ambitious new single, 'Sennen Dive'.



Wednesday 23 September 2015

The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: RUKI (Part 3 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



During 'Saiteigi tour', it's like I came to understand "So this is how I felt at that time", so it wasn't that difficult to focus on those feelings.

Q: You always put your feelings at that time into songs. But, people's feelings change along with time and experience, don't they. And therefore there is a chance that the feelings you have for 'DOGMA' will change in the future too.
RUKI: If I listen to 'DOGMA' again one year from now, I might think "This isn't it" (laughs). But that's just how feelings are. And that's what it's like to move forward. It's obvious that my feelings now would be different from my feelings a few years, or some ten years ago. And that's how people grow.


A9 come back Vif Music special personal interview: Hiroto (2015.09.22)


Special Interview: Nao | Saga | Tora | Hiroto | Show

Fourth in the personal interview series is Hiroto on guitar. Be it their journey to come back, live performance, music, goods.. he talked about them enthusiastically, and you can feel his sincerity in facing every aspect of A9. Because they faced a year in which they "fought their way out", his words are filled with strength. And, as a concrete goal, in this interview you will hear that stage name from his mouth.


Tuesday 22 September 2015

the GazettE Vif Special Feature Uruha & Aoi Interview (2015.08.21) Part 2 of 2


Part 1 | 2



Even if Uruha and I make the same sound, the result will be different (Aoi)

Q: How do you feel about the recording for this album, Aoi-san?
Aoi: I didn't use that many guitars. Since I use low tuning, I used ESP guitar and dragonfly guitar which is longer. Lately, to some extend I know which guitar to use for what kind of sound, so I don't use that many anymore.


Monday 21 September 2015

the GazettE Vif Special Feature Uruha & Aoi Interview (2015.08.21) Part 1 of 2


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'DOGMA', a new album released by the GazettE, who had entered their 13th year. Their latest work which amplifies the heaviness of the band, and the 13th year of the GazettE.


There is no other work which deserves the word 'long-awaited'. 2 years after the release of 'BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY', the GazettE finally came out with their new album, 'DOGMA'. The album, consisting of 14 never-before-released songs, is a heavier blend of the GazettE soundscape. With the release of the lyric video for 'OMINOUS' and trailer video of all the songs made by the members, the GazettE keep making new impacts. In this interview, the GazettE's two guitarists, Uruha and Aoi, who are making their first appearance at Vif, will talk about their latest album and their 13th year.


Sunday 20 September 2015

A9 Vif Special Feature Long Interview (2015.08.10) part 2 of 2


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I don't want to leave behind a feeling of uneasiness, even just a bit (Hiroto)

Q: How long did it take you to compile the songs for this mini album?
Show: We composed two songs at a time. First were 'Phoenix' and 'Ryuuseigun', after that we made 'Doukeshi' and 'Spiegel'. We're currently doing track down for the last two songs 'Freesia no saku basho' and 'Juudan'. We composed the songs aiming at what we need at this time.


A9 Vif Special Feature Long Interview (2015.08.10) part 1 of 2


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A9 came back after one year (hiatus)!



Their 'starting point' and 'present', which are reflected in 'ginga no oto'


In the end of their 10th live anniversary on August 23, 2015 at Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest, A9 left their previous management company and entered a year of public inactivity. A year after, bringing their START-UP EP 'ginga no oto', they will give their 11th anniversary live performance 'Re:birth~飛翔~' and finally make a full comeback. Talking about their latest work, which carries the concept of 'going back to their starting point' and filled with their current sound and feelings, we came to know the 11 years of the band, and their 'present'. This is a long interview which will delve into A9's celebrated first step.


The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: RUKI (Part 2 of 4)


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It's natural to have ups and downs. It's about how to link the down feelings to the album.

Q: 'DOGMA' took a long time to make. In that regard, was it easier for you to control your feelings as you expressed them?
RUKI: I wonder. I'm also a human, so it's natural to have ups and downs.  So I guess, it's about how to link my down feelings to the album well... To be honest, it was difficult to keep controlling (my feelings).


Saturday 19 September 2015

The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: RUKI (Part 1 of 4)


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The GazettE will release their latest album "DOGMA" on August 26th. They will also start their nation-wide tour "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15 DOGMATIC -UN-" on September 5th and "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15-16 DOGMATIC -DUE-" in December.
Club Zy. Will feature RUKI, Uruha, Aoi, REITA, and Kai in personal long interviews, starting today!

First in the series is Ruki on vocals. What does he want to project in the album "DOGMA"? We hope you can also feel his feelings.



A9 come back Vif Music special personal interview: Tora (2015.09.15)



Special Interview: Nao | Saga | ToraHiroto | Show

Third in the A9 personal interview series is Tora on guitar. Even though Show (vo) said that Tora is a romanticist, through talking to him on various topics we were able to see the realist side of him which looks at the band objectively and completely accepts their current reality. For A9 to make even more great progress, he keeps trying new things and steadily moves forward. Moreover, when talking about the topic which came up on previous interview, the truth finally came out (?!)


A9 come back Vif Music special personal interview: Saga (2015.09.08)


Special Interview: Nao | Saga | Tora | Hiroto | Show

Second in the personal interview series is the bassist, Saga. Regarding their 11th Anniversary Live 「Re:birth -飛翔-」, he shares views with Nao whom we interviewed earlier on some things, but has differing views on other things. Also, with the unexpected amount of private topics in this interview, we came to know about "Saga" as a person, even more than before.


Friday 18 September 2015

A9 come back Vif Music special personal interview: Nao (2015.09.01)


Special Interview: NaoSaga | Tora | Hiroto | Show

First in the special personal interview series is the drummer, Nao. In this interview, taking place just three days after their 11th Anniversary Live 「Re:birth-飛翔」on August 23rd, Nao told us everything about his current feelings openly while exchanging jokes, which is just like himself. Moreover, he told us about his grand dream stemmed from pursuing his own sound.