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Interview with HuV

interview - 03/06/2014 - An interview with HuV: three childhood friends from Okinawa pursuing their dreams as a visual kei band in Tokyo.

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L'Arc～en～Ciel Live Viewing Broadcast in USA

news - 03/04/2014 - L’Arc~en~Ciel LIVE 2014 at National Stadium will be broadcast in theaters across the US.

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THE NOVEMBERS Tour Semi-Final in Ebisu LIQUIDROOM

live report - 03/03/2014 - With an exhibition in collaboration with artist Hanayo in the same venue, THE NOVEMBERS close their promotional tour in Ebisu LIQUIDROOM.

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu - NANDA COLLECTION WORLD TOUR 2014 at The Showbox, Seattle

live report - 02/28/2014 - Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s first Seattle sold-out concert at Seattle’s Showbox gathered over a thousand people as she spread a message of “kawaii” around the globe and marks the beginning of her second world tour, NANDA COLLECTION WORLD TOUR 2014.

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X JAPAN

biography - 02/28/2014 - Credited as a key influence within the early visual kei movement, legendary rock band X JAPAN first took to power metal and its mandatory 80s hairstyles before segueing into a more progressive sound.

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Onmyo-za

biography - 02/28/2014 - Onmyo-za is Japan's most prominent folk metal band. Through a fusion of aggressive heavy metal and traditional Japanese melodies and vocals, the band seeks to present the balance between darkness and light so prominent in Onmyou magic. With songs inspired by youkai, historical figures, and even manga, Onmyo-za is Japanese metal at its most Japanese.

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girugamesh Returns to Europe

news - 02/26/2014 - This summer, girugamesh will return to Europe for an extensive tour, including London.

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Galileo Galilei - ALARMS

review - 02/26/2014 - The band's first full-length album as a threesome sees a return to earlier days and also a foray into new territory.

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HKT48

biography - 02/25/2014 - HKT48 is the fourth AKB48 sister group. After Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, this mega idol group is situated in Fukuoka in Southern Japan.

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Interview with Jupiter

interview - 02/25/2014 - Jupiter shares about their latest album, European tour and more.

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Golden Bomber - 101 Kaime no Noroi

review - 02/24/2014 - It's not Memeshikute!

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Interview with OGRE YOU ASSHOLE in Austin

interview - 11/21/2010 - During the band's extensive tour in the USA, JaME was able to meet up with front man Manabu for an exclusive interview.

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upcoming concerts and events

03/13	Japan Nite Tour 2014	Austin, TX - United States of America The Grackle
03/14	Japan Nite Tour 2014 STARMARIE	Austin, TX - United States of America SXSW (various locations across Austin)
03/16	Japan Nite Tour 2014 STARMARIE Vampillia	Brooklyn, NY - United States of America The Knitting Factory Brooklyn
03/17	Japan Nite Tour 2014 Vampillia	Columbus, OH - United States of America Ruby Tuesday
03/18	Japan Nite Tour 2014 Vampillia	Chicago, IL - United States of America Double Door
03/21	Japan Nite Tour 2014 Vampillia	Athens, GA - United States of America Slingshot Festival
03/22	Japan Nite Tour 2014 Vampillia	Las Vegas, NV - United States of America Backstage Bar & Billiards
03/22	L’Arc~en~Ciel LIVE 2014 at National Stadium (delayed satellite broadcast) L'Arc~en~Ciel	Los Angeles, CA - United States of America Century City 15
03/22	L’Arc~en~Ciel LIVE 2014 at National Stadium (delayed satellite broadcast) L'Arc~en~Ciel	Orange, CA - United States of America Orange 30
03/22	L’Arc~en~Ciel LIVE 2014 at National Stadium (delayed satellite broadcast) L'Arc~en~Ciel	San Diego, CA - United States of America Mission Valley 20

upcoming releases

M Various ArtistsCD - album
03.26.2014
♪Lalala♪ / Jikyuu ¥850 (Regular Edition) KameleoCD - maxi-single
04.01.2014
Reverb (CD+Blu-ray) KUROYUMECD - single
03.26.2014

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