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VISUAL KEI LABELS DARKEST LABYRINTH & STARWAVE RECORDS JOIN HEARJAPAN. DAISUKE, VOCALIST OF THE STUDS & KAGEROU, HAS DIED.


VISUAL KEI LABELS DARKEST LABYRINTH & STARWAVE RECORDS JOIN HEARJAPAN. GPKISM, SATAN, CALMANDO QUAL CONCERT IN TOKYO. jrock goth japanese bands live, meguro rockmaykan, metamorphose temps de fille dress, moi meme moitie white blue floral jsk, alice in the dead world, OMEGA DRIPP

Excellent news for you Visual Kei headbangers! Digital music label HearJapan has teamed up with Visual Kei / Japanese Goth music labels, Darkest Labyrinth and Starwave Records. Which means you can now get your hands on releases from bands such as Luzmelt, Suicide Ali, Calmando Qual, GPKISM, Seileen (SiSEN and Selia), Takuya Angel… has your head exploded yet? Come check out the compilation CDs and digital downloads on HearJapan!

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HearJapan generously gave us passes to see the darkest and glammest of these bands perform at Meguro Rockmaykan in Tokyo. We were allowed to shoot videos of the performances — and boy, were they ever bloody. Check back tomorrow for a video of GPKISM, SaTaN, Lix, Calmando Qual, Omega Tripp and more.

Before the concert, Yukiro caused scandal and drama in the convenience store. He’s wearing the ridiculously short dress he got at the ridiculous Ridiculous store in Osaka.

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The floppy hat is DIY-decorated with flowers and ribbons. Yukiro’s claws are always ready to scratch young boys.

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Lolita dress: Moi-meme-Moitie… in my dreams! It’s Metamorphose temps de fille; got it for great price at Closet Child Harajuku. You may recall that this was on my Classical Lolita wishlist.
Jacket with trailing sleeves: Marble, from Marui One Shinjuku
Gyaru “bunny ears” headband: from Odakaya in Shinjuku. You see these “ears” all over Tokyo.
Tights: Vivienne Westwood, from Marui Shinjuku
Epic boots are epic: Alice and the Pirates, from Closet Child Harajuku

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Makeup is simple because we had to rush out the door… blue eyeliner, false eyelashes on top, nude lipstick, a gem at the corner of the eye.

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But there’s always time to pose for photos! In the next post, we’ll bring you inside the Satanic concert with quality videos and a review.

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14-year-old Amy sent me the gorgeous fanart on the right. It’s inspired by the Gothic Lolita outfit I wore on the CNN International shoot. I love the hime hair and kawaii eyes — you’re all so talented! If you’d like to see your Carmina/Basil artwork up here, send me an email.

Reiko Arashi also sent me a personalized trading card for Oshare Curry, her Visual Kei / Jpop social networking community. You can redeem it if you set up a profile on the site.

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Have you ever been… Xperienced? (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) JrockRevolution presents a new webpage dedicated to X JAPAN’s performance at Lollapalooza. Come read the latest news, share stories on the forums, and plan meet-ups at the concert. You can also purchase an exclusive fan package with a T-shirt, thundersticks, DVD and more.

Finally, some sad news… Daisuke, vocalist of Visual Kei band The Studs and Kagerou, was laid to rest today. The cause of death has not been released. You may leave condolences on the band’s website.

Stay tuned for videos of Gothic Prince Ken and SaTaN dressed as Alice in Wonderland. Which are your favorite Starwave/Darkest Labyrinth bands?

Japanese Word of the Day: Maou = Satan
Song of the Day: GPKISM – Atheos (you can buy the single on HearJapan)

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82 Comments

  1. Alexandra
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

    I hope he left without regrets, him who lived every second as if it was its last…
    I feel like I’ve been punched, I don’t know what to say…
    RIP Daisuke, we already miss you..

  2. Iamcloud
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 8:38 pm | Permalink

    the zebra dress is awesome, but her nails, contacts, hat and arm pieces are the fantastic touches that make it spectacular!

  3. Jo
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 8:45 pm | Permalink

    Why can’t I have legs like Yukiro??! Looking marvelous! Like you’re going to some sort of gothic garden party, or derby… or something else where they wear big hats…anyway love it! And La Carmina’s makeup even if rushed i think goes very well with the dress you’re wearing, very soft! =^-^=

  4. Clare
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 10:12 pm | Permalink

    Mmmm, nice dress! Suits you so much!!! xD

  5. Clare
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 10:12 pm | Permalink

    Yukiro, you’re reaaaaly sexy here ;) nice pose!!

  6. BelleLune
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 11:11 pm | Permalink

    super cute!! *fuchsia

  7. Itsshortie
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:33 am | Permalink

    That last pic is incredible! Love it!!!

  8. Evan S.
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:37 am | Permalink

    OOOOOH YUKIRO…..

    and :( rip Daisuke

  9. Ann Tran
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:42 am | Permalink

    I’m sad that Daisuke passed away. I remember listening to Kagerou 3-4 years ago. T__T
    And thanks for the heads up on HearJapan.

    Btw what is that adorable orange thing on your purse? :3

    • lacarmina
      Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:43 am | Permalink

      Teeehehe that is Takoyaki-chan! I found him in an Osaka convenience store. He’s wearing an octopus on his head awww

  10. Alexandra
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

    I hope he left without regrets, him who lived every second as if it was its last…
    I feel like I've been punched, I don't know what to say…
    RIP Daisuke, we already miss you..

  11. Iamcloud
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 8:38 pm | Permalink

    the zebra dress is awesome, but her nails, contacts, hat and arm pieces are the fantastic touches that make it spectacular!

  12. Jo
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 8:45 pm | Permalink

    Why can't I have legs like Yukiro??! Looking marvelous! Like you're going to some sort of gothic garden party, or derby… or something else where they wear big hats…anyway love it! And La Carmina's makeup even if rushed i think goes very well with the dress you're wearing, very soft! =^-^=

  13. Joy
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 3:03 am | Permalink

    I will just say it for a dude he has charming legs

  14. Heathyr
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 3:04 am | Permalink

    That Yukiro IS scandalous and the conservative folks in Osaka must have thought they lost their mind when he came in <3

    • lacarmina
      Posted July 16, 2010 at 3:05 am | Permalink

      haha actually, in Japan, it’s not uncommon to see people with no pants and their thing hanging out >_<

  15. Clare
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 10:12 pm | Permalink

    Mmmm, nice dress! Suits you so much!!! xD

  16. Clare
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 10:12 pm | Permalink

    Yukiro, you're reaaaaly sexy here ;) nice pose!!

  17. BelleLune
    Posted July 15, 2010 at 11:11 pm | Permalink

    super cute!! *fuchsia

  18. Yukiro Dravarious
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 4:22 am | Permalink

    oh I read about it this morning RIP Daisuke

    Can’t wait to see the video in tomorrows post <3

    • lacarmina
      Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:26 pm | Permalink

      It’s uploading right now… omg were we on drugs? It’s so funny!

  19. Itsshortie
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:33 am | Permalink

    That last pic is incredible! Love it!!!

  20. Evan S.
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:37 am | Permalink

    OOOOOH YUKIRO…..

    and :( rip Daisuke

  21. Ann Tran
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:42 am | Permalink

    I'm sad that Daisuke passed away. I remember listening to Kagerou 3-4 years ago. T__T
    And thanks for the heads up on HearJapan.

    Btw what is that adorable orange thing on your purse? :3

  22. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:43 am | Permalink

    Teeehehe that is Takoyaki-chan! I found him in an Osaka convenience store. He's wearing an octopus on his head awww

  23. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:43 am | Permalink

    ;__;

  24. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:43 am | Permalink

    The legs go on forever O__O

  25. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:44 am | Permalink

    big hug..

  26. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:44 am | Permalink

    ^__^

  27. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 12:44 am | Permalink

    It's all in the DIY detail :)

  28. Nashiji
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:49 am | Permalink

    hello girl, your style is beautiful and dark, people here are very closed and is not used frequently. kisses

  29. Joy
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 3:03 am | Permalink

    I will just say it for a dude he has charming legs

  30. Heathyr
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 3:04 am | Permalink

    That Yukiro IS scandalous and the conservative folks in Osaka must have thought they lost their mind when he came in <3

  31. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 3:05 am | Permalink

    haha actually, in Japan, it's not uncommon to see people with no pants and their thing hanging out >_<

  32. Yukiro Dravarious
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 4:21 am | Permalink

    I've got other charming bodyparts as well :P

  33. Yukiro Dravarious
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 4:22 am | Permalink

    oh I read about it this morning RIP Daisuke

    Can't wait to see the video in tomorrows post <3

  34. Barbarella
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 10:23 am | Permalink

    I WANT those epic boots!!!! They´re gorgeous! :)

    Since I live on tropical island they would be too hot to wear though….

    • lacarmina
      Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:27 pm | Permalink

      They’re comfortable too, and I got them for a great price because they’re used! O__O

  35. Reiko Arashi
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 11:18 am | Permalink

    Thanks so much for posting the trading card :) the coupon code for the points if anyone is confused is actually ON the card :) and it’s one of the few high value cards i released X3 THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  36. Nashiji
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:49 am | Permalink

    hello girl, your style is beautiful and dark, people here are very closed and is not used frequently. kisses

  37. Barbarella
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 10:23 am | Permalink

    I WANT those epic boots!!!! They´re gorgeous! :)

    Since I live on tropical island they would be too hot to wear though….

  38. Barbarella
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 10:30 am | Permalink

    LOL! I´m sure you have. ;)

  39. Barbarella
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 10:30 am | Permalink

    Their *thing* hanging out?! That IS scandalous. 8O

  40. Reiko Arashi
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 11:18 am | Permalink

    Thanks so much for posting the trading card :) the coupon code for the points if anyone is confused is actually ON the card :) and it's one of the few high value cards i released X3 THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  41. D.doll
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:36 pm | Permalink

    Oh wow o.o smexy legs :p must made all the boys faint when you were walking down the street <3

  42. ToshiChica
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:38 pm | Permalink

    EPIC is EPIC

  43. ArtisanSocks
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:42 pm | Permalink

    Awesomely cute! Go you!

  44. [tlr]
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:50 pm | Permalink

    Wow that’s radical news about HearJapan! I’m exploring their site right now.

    http://www.hearjapan.com/news/hearjapan_news/Metal_Highlights_vol_1

    great article.

    [tlr]

  45. Fernando
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:56 pm | Permalink

    Gotta say that, as guilty a pleasure long legs are, the real winner is that cute picture by Amy. Reminds me of the stuff on the walls of the JHS I work at.

  46. Sam
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:59 pm | Permalink

    cutie! <3

  47. Caliban
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:01 pm | Permalink

    Beautiful!!!

  48. Wendy
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 5:57 pm | Permalink

    Definetely!!!!!!!!!!!!

  49. D.doll
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:36 pm | Permalink

    Oh wow o.o smexy legs :p must made all the boys faint when you were walking down the street <3

  50. Joy
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:37 pm | Permalink

    lol xD

  51. ToshiChica
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:38 pm | Permalink

    EPIC is EPIC

  52. ArtisanSocks
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:42 pm | Permalink

    Awesomely cute! Go you!

  53. [tlr]
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:50 pm | Permalink

    Wow that's radical news about HearJapan! I'm exploring their site right now.

    http://www.hearjapan.com/news/hearjapan_news/Me

    great article.

    [tlr]

  54. Fernando
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:56 pm | Permalink

    Gotta say that, as guilty a pleasure long legs are, the real winner is that cute picture by Amy. Reminds me of the stuff on the walls of the JHS I work at.

  55. Sam
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 6:59 pm | Permalink

    cutie! <3

  56. Caliban
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:01 pm | Permalink

    Beautiful!!!

  57. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:26 pm | Permalink

    It's uploading right now… omg were we on drugs? It's so funny!

  58. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:27 pm | Permalink

    They're comfortable too, and I got them for a great price because they're used! O__O

  59. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:27 pm | Permalink

    Thank yoU!

  60. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:27 pm | Permalink

    Story of Yukiro's life… :P

  61. lacarmina
    Posted July 16, 2010 at 7:28 pm | Permalink

    They have such good releases~!

  62. Laydee
    Posted July 17, 2010 at 2:23 am | Permalink

    I can’t wait to see Yoshiki at OTAKON!! SUGIZO form Luna Sea will be there alone w/ the Yoshita Brothers AND h.NAOTO…I don’t think i can take much more, lol

  63. Laydee
    Posted July 17, 2010 at 2:23 am | Permalink

    I can't wait to see Yoshiki at OTAKON!! SUGIZO form Luna Sea will be there alone w/ the Yoshita Brothers AND h.NAOTO…I don't think i can take much more, lol

  64. Dahlia
    Posted July 17, 2010 at 7:50 pm | Permalink

    I LOVE your eye makeup and that shade of lipstick looks gorgeous on you!

  65. Dahlia
    Posted July 17, 2010 at 7:50 pm | Permalink

    I LOVE your eye makeup and that shade of lipstick looks gorgeous on you!

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