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Best of V-Rock Festival 2009

Leela McMullen — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:49:29 +0000

V-Rock Festival 2009 was made up of a selection of the very best in visual kei, from the smallest bands to the biggest names. We saw performers with years of experience alongside young artists with fresh enthusiasm: there was pop, rock, grunge, metal, electronica and everything in between. Needless to say, just about every band stepped up to the plate and blew us away.

Best of V-Rock Fest 2009: Fashion Show

Leela McMullen — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:25:14 +0000

Where would visual kei be without the fashion? And where would V-Rock Fest 2009 be without its fashion show? That's what we asked ourselves, so along with our coverage of the performances during that weekend, we wanted to fill you in on what's happening in the visual kei fashion world before the end of 2009, according to the Saturday night fashion show.

V-Rock Fest 2009: Things You Just Had to See

ROKKYUU Magazine — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:06:40 +0000

From Merry's self-flagellation with a microphone, to hundreds of glimmering sensu waving like a school of fish during Kagrra's performance, to a backstage sound check that sent fangirls stampeding, we present moments from V-Rock Fest that you just had to see.

V-Rock Fest 2009: Exist Trace

Heather Ford — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:26:25 +0000

Despite being a band of girls in a male-dominated VK universe, Exist Trace rock it like the rest of them, serving up a side of metal with dark undertones. No doubt, Vocalist Jyou's growling could give some of her male counterparts a run for their money. ROKKYUU Magazine sat down with the band after their performance on Sunday for a short QA session.

V-Rock Fest 2009: Versailles Philharmonic Quintet

Heather Ford — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:00:14 +0000

In their first appearance since signing to major record label Warner Music Group, Versailles took to the stage at the world's first VK rock festival. Their performance was expectedly emotional for both band and fans, given the recent passing of Versailles' bassist, Jasmine You. But the underlying message was clear: Versailles is ready to step back into the spotlight and take on the world with their music.

Best of V-Rock Festival 2009: Saturday

Heather Ford — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:50:08 +0000

With a name like Abingdon Boys School, your first impression of the band may be something along the lines of a group of teenagers trying to form a rock band. then you realize they're not teenagers, but grown men, and your opinion of them may just go even further downhill. But like the old adage goes, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Vocalist Takanori Nishikawa has a voice so crystalline that you hear every word he sings—a rare thing in an age of incoherent screaming—and the aerial quality of his voice carries you along weightlessly. His skill is undeniable, and his combination of cheekiness and charm during the MC had everyone grinning. What a performance to be swept away by.

V-Rock Fest 09 x ROKKYUU, Plus How To Tune In Online!

Fetesha Downs — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:42:07 +0000

V-Rock Festival 2009 is the world's first summit of Visual Rock bands from Japan and beyond! Performing at the festival are over fifty bands on four stages, ranging from indies bands like heidi. and Matenrou Opera to big name visual kei artists Moi dix Mois and The GazettE. Need help tuning in online? We've got you covered.

SCREW to Lose Bassist Yuuto

Leela McMullen — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:00:35 +0000

Bassist Yuuto has been around since SCREW started performing in 2006 but due to musical differences and the desire to go down his own path, the bassist has resolved to leave the band on December 31, 2009, according to a statement issued from the band's official website.

Free Concert, New Single, and Upcoming Hall Concert from D’espairsRay

Leela McMullen — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:50:24 +0000

In celebration of their tenth anniversary, D'espairsRay will be holding a free concert at SHIBUYA-AX to go along with their new single, FINAL CALL. This will be their first single released on a major label, Delicious Deli Records, an imprint of Universal Music Japan.

Jasmine You at Shibuya O East Memorial Concert

Leela McMullen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:54:17 +0000

Versailles are back on track after their first major performance at V-Rock Festival 2009. The next big step on their agenda is to say goodbye to their former bassist in a way only j-rockers can: at the Shibuya O East as part of the "Versailles Presents Jasmine You - Memorial Ceremony" January 4, 2010.