rare Kuroyume scans and video

with permission of Tenchioliver-san, I will posted several Kuroyume old pictures here and also the rare video.


you can visit the fanpage here --> http://www.facebook.com/kuroyumeblackdream

Here is the old presentation video about Kuroyume in indies era. You can see that Kiyoharu is trying to hanged himself on stage (luckily the staff won't let him get injured by his 'extreme' stage act)


and here is the rare PV of jyujiika tono tawamure (十字架との戯れ)

Kiyoharu new single TV SPOT

Avex Official just posted a TV SPOT for Kiyoharu's new single ryusei/the sun.





not much to say unless this is gonna be AWESOME!
already in love with both PV (^_^)
and INORAN also participated in the sun PV which make it more and more worth to buy it!!

Kiyoharu meet Inoran

It’s been revealed that INORAN will be participating in the music video for Kiyoharu’s “the sun“!

“the sun” is one of the title tracks off of Kiyoharu’s upcoming single, “Ryusei / the sun“, set for release on May 23rd. Although both their bands Kuroyume and LUNA SEA debuted around the same time, this will be their first time working together.

After thinking, “If there’s an opportunity, I’d like to do something with him,” Kiyoharu stated he approached INORAN for this collaboration. The PV for “the sun” will feature a live concert from a band called ‘THE SUN & BLACK TEARS.‘ comprised of Kiyoharu (Vo), INORAN (G), Hayashi Tabasa (B / SCARLET), and Higuchi Shoko (Dr).

Kiyoharu expressed his wishes for future performances saying, “By doing this, it would be awesome if we could play together.” INORAN also stated, ”Next time, on STAGE!!”

Source: Tokyohive and Natalie.mu

Sato Kenken will performed at Nippon Budokan

On April 9th, it was reported that Plastic Tree’s drummer Sato Kenken has been discharged from the hospital. He will officially resume his activities in the band’s one-man live, ‘Ao no Unmeisen Saishuu Kouen: Tent (3)’, at Nippon Budokan on April 14th.

Sato was hospitalized last month due to acute hepatitis, and was forced to cancel his appearance from the band’s tour. His appearance at Nippon Budokan was decided after careful consideration from the members and management.

Below is a translated message from the members of Plastic Tree:

From Plastic Tree to everyone.

We apologize for causing everyone so much worry regarding Satou Kenken's hospitalization.

We have received news that Satou Kenken is able to safely leave the hospital at this time.

In addition, for the 4/14 "Ao no unmeisen finale: Tent 3" performance at Nippon Budoukan, Satou Kenken will be able to stand on stage as a member of Plastic Tree.

This decision is based on the doctor's judgement and Kenken's own health, and the members and the manager have taken both into consideration in addition to the following:

With such a special place as the Nippon Budoukan, unless all four members can perform, it would not be a happy event.


On this fine day under the tree that never rots.
We're so excited to meet with everyone.

Plastic Tree
Arimura Ryuutarou
Hasegawa Tadashi
Satou Kenken
Nakayama Akira

Below is also a message that Kenken posted in Plastic Tree Official Website


先日、無事に退院する事ができました。

今はとにかく、メンバーやみんなに感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。

そして「ただいま」「ありがとう」をちゃんと言えるように、準備に集中しようと思います。

14日、日本武道館で会いましょう。

楽しみにしてます。

Plastic Tree
佐藤 ケンケン


(From Satou Kenken to everyone.

I was safely discharged from the hospital a few days ago.

I'm so full of grateful feelings to the members and everyone else.

And for me to say "I'm home" and "thank you" properly, I think I should concentrate on preparations.

Let's meet at the Nippon Budoukan on the 14th.

I'm looking forward to it.

Plastic Tree
Satou Kenken)


He is also started to tweet again.


@Pla_kenken: 先週末、無事に退院する事ができました。みんなの気持ちや声、ちゃんと届きました。おかげで、ドラム叩けるまでバリ元気になれました。ありがとう。早くみんなに会いたいです。4月14日の日本武道館、楽しみにしてます。
(I was safely discharged from the hospital last weekend. I received everyone's feelings and voices. Thanks to that, I've gained the energy at rehearsal to play the drums. Thank you. I want to meet with everyone soon. Looking forward to the 4/14 Nippon Budoukan.)


Welcome back, Kenken! おかえり♪ ヽ(´▽｀ヽ)

Source: Tokyohive, twitter @Pla_translate and Plastic Tree official website

Kiyoharu to release event for the new single

Kiyoharu, who will be releasing his new single “Ryusei / the sun“, has announced that he will be holding a release event in Tokyo and Osaka.

These events will be held on May 22nd at Akasaka BLITZ, and on June 8th at Shinsaibashi BIG CAT. Prior to general ticket sales, pre-orders will be available starting May 12th.

It was also revealed that Kuroyume’s premium live that was held on January 14th at Daikanyama UNIT, will be screened at movie theaters on April 23rd. Tickets for the screening are currently on sale.

“Ryusei / the sun” is scheduled to be released on May 23rd. In the meantime, take a look at the cover jackets below!

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<Type A>

<Type B>

<CD-Only>

Source: Tokyohive and Natalie.mu

Kiyoharu and Miyavi perform at Kuroyume's live

if any of you curious about how this two great artists collaboration on stage, you really shouldn't miss this one. Awesome performance of Kuroyume and Miyavi in [shounen], at the Headache and Dub Reel Inch live in Nippon Budokan.

Announcement about April One Week (in Japanese)

『APRIL ONE WEEK』4.2(mon) 代官山UNITOPEN/START:18:00/19:00
(問)HOTSTUFF PROMOTION：03-5720-9999
オールスタンディング

4.3(tue) 代官山UNITOPEN/START:18:00/19:00
(問)HOTSTUFF PROMOTION：03-5720-9999
オールスタンディング

4.4(wed) 代官山UNIT ＜RHYTHMLESS＆PERSPECTIVE＞OPEN/START:19:00/20:00
(問)HOTSTUFF PROMOTION：03-5720-9999
オールスタンディング

4.5(thu) 代官山UNIT ＜RHYTHMLESS＆PERSPECTIVE＞OPEN/START:19:00/20:00
(問)HOTSTUFF PROMOTION：03-5720-9999
オールスタンディング

4.6(fri) Mt.RAINIER HALL SHIBUYA PLEASURE PLEASURE

＜FULL ACOUSTIC＞　FC ONLY
初回公演：16:30/17:00　　第二回公演：19:30/20:00
(問)HOTSTUFF PROMOTION：03-5720-9999
指定席／スタンディング

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3/27(火)12:00～3/28(水)23:59　

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3/30(金)12:00～3/31(土)23:00

※期間中24時間受付可

清春official web site(PC)：http://www.kiyoharu.jp/

More info: http://ameblo.jp/kiyoharu15th/entry-11204338293.html

Kiyoharu: new single release and 1 week live perform

It has just been announced that Kiyoharu will be releasing his first solo-single in over two years on May 23rd this year. The single will be a double A-side single titled "Ryuusei / the sun" and is the follow-up to his 2010 release "LAWS".

The single had already been performed during concerts and had been greatly anticipated in physical form by Kiyoharu's fans. This time both songs are also theme songs for TV series.

The record will be available as a regular and limited edition, whereas the latter will be including the respective music clips of the title track.

Moreover, from March 27th, Kiyoharu will be performing five consecutive days in Tokyo, starting out at LIQUIDROOM Ebisu and moving on to Daikanyama UNIT. The circuit will be titled "APRIL ONE WEEK" and more details are to be announced on the official homepage in the following days.

NEW SINGLE 「流星 / the sun」 (2012.05.23)

CD+DVD/TYPE A  (1890円 avex trax AVCD-48430/B)

[tracklist]

01. 流星 (meteor)

02. the sun

[DVD]

・流星 PV

・SPECIAL MOVIE A

Preorder Available at CDJapan

CD＋DVD / TYPE B (1890円 avex trax AVCD-48431/B)

[tracklist]

01. 流星

02. the sun

[DVD]

・the sun PV

・SPECIAL MOVIE B

Preorder Available at CDJapan

CD ONLY (1260円 avex trax AVCD-48432)

[tracklist]

01. 流星

02. the sun

03. rally

Preorder Available at CDJapan

清春 『APRIL ONE WEEK』

4月2日(月） 代官山UNIT (Daikanyama UNIT)
4月3日(火） 代官山UNIT
4月4日(水） 代官山UNIT RHYTHMLESS & PERSPECTIVE
4月5日(木） 代官山UNIT RHYTHMLESS & PERSPECTIVE
4月6日(金） Mt.RAINIER HALL SHIBUYA PLEASURE PLEASURE FULL ACOUSTIC (FC ONLY)

Shin Suzuki birthday

Today is March 22nd, the birthday of Shin Suzuki (鈴木新). 

In order to get to know about Shin better, I decided to write a brief history of Shin and Kuroyume.

Brief History of Kuroyume (1991-1994 era)

Shin is well-known as the former guitarist of Kuroyume (1991-1995). Shin joined Kuroyume in 1991, after he was replacing Masaru who later joins Oblivion Dust. After Shin joined the band, Kuroyume had been participated in several multi-band indies event and released two demo tapes in 1991. After that, they released a maxi-single "chuuzetsu" on Haunted House records, which then followed by releasing their mini album entitled "ikiteita chuuzetsuji" which was a remastered of an old demo tape. Then, Kuroyume also participated in a large indies event entitled "Shock Age" that took place on August 23rd in Shibuya Kokaido. They played alongside bands like Eins:Vier, L'Arc~en~Ciel and Silver Rose. They also appeared on the accompanying omnibus album that was sold at the event. Later on, Kiyoharu collaborated with L'Arc~en~Ciel vocalist, Hyde, and the duo performed a cover of the Gastunk song "Husk".

                                Kuroyume Perform Chuuzetsu

A year later, second album "Nakigara o" was released and clearly showed the group progressing in a more melodic direction by leaning further toward the goth side of things and doing away completely with any resemblance of metal music. The song "Shinainaru DEATH MASK" from their first album had been rerecorded and the band's first PV was filmed for the song.

                              shinainaru DEATH MASK PV

Later on, 1994 Kuroyume signed with EMI Toshiba records and release their first major single "For Dear" to promote their new album "Mayoeru Yuritachi ~Romance of Scarlet". Two PV is recorded for the album, which is "For Dear" and "Autism~jiheishou". However, because there's an objection from an autism care foundation due to the misuse term of autism in the song, the song "Autism~jiheishou" was later removed on the re-issue of the "Mayoeru Yuritachi" album.

                                       For Dear PV

                                          Autism~jiheishou PV

Shortly after that signed, Kuroyume music began to change from gothic style to become more less goth than before. They were performing with the short-hair Kiyoharu and on the late 1994, they released mini-album Cruel which also introduced "Ice My Life" as their single. The band now dressed more conservatively, the new look was reminiscent of 1980's New Romantic fashion and seemed to give off a more palatable image to mainstream buyers. The music on Cruel was again pop, but still loud and abrasive, which helped give the new songs universal appeal.

About Shin Suzuki

Shin is also well-known as Kuroyume's composer that time. Mostly of their singles was composed by Shin. For example, the music in "For Dear" and "Ice My Life" both composed by Shin. "Shinainaru DEATH MASK" is also one of the songs that composed by him. 

Besides being the music composer for Kuroyume, Shin was also known for his fanservice with Kiyoharu on stage (^^)

           jyujika tono tawamure and MISSING GLORY perform 1994


Yes, they are often doing the fanservice on stage that time. In my opinion, Shin is kind of cheerful person and his part in Kuroyume makes him get a lot of fangirls that time (^^).
But in 1995, Shin decided to leave Kuroyume due to the musical differences and began to create his own music with his new band Vinyl.
Vinyl is a duo which consists of Shin and Fukui Yoshifumi as their vocalist, ex- D'ERLANGER and now in STRAWBERRY FIELDS band.

Vinyl was once contributed in an omnibus album titled "LEMONed collected by hide" in May 1996 in the song BE. Vinyl make their debut single in November 1997 with the release of the song とまらない鼓動 (tomaranai kodo) under the label New Taurus records.

                             VINYL - とまらない鼓動 
The song is also used as an ending song for a TV program in Nippon Television entitled 『進め!電波少年』
Soon after the released of tomaranai kodo, in December 20th, 1997, Vinyl released their first album [Go to VINYL] which consists of 13 tracks.
In the next year, Vinyl released their single 20世紀のマスタード on March and continued with another single ずっとそばにいて on May. However, zutto soba ni ite is their last single before they decided to disband on 1999.
After the disbandment of Vinyl, Shin joined another band titled SUPER DROP BABIES. In this band, he was again collaborated with Hitoki who create the band after the indefinite hiatus of Kuroyume. SUPER DROP BABIES itself consist of 4 members which are Masatoshi on vocal, Shin on guitar, Hitoki on bass and Amiya on drums.
SUPER DROP BABIES (SDB) is still an indies band and to get their album, you must order it via their official web. However, they already released their first album titled Welcome to The Destruction on September 2004 followed by their maxi-single "自由への階段 ". 
On 2005, they also released another maxi-single official bootleg titled 'Special' on February then joined the omnibus CD 'kokorowa itsumo Lamuneiro 10th anniversary' with the song 'welcome to the destruction' on March. They also released another maxi-single on September entitled 'A Dearest Strawberry'.
The latest released from SDB is the maxi-single + extra DVD entitled 'SDB Launcher' which include the PV of 'jiyuu e no kaidan' plus the making off and also their live.

                     SUPER DROP BABIES - 自由への階段 PV


RANDOM FACTS

• Shin changed the kanji name from 臣 into 鈴木新 after he left Kuroyume.
• Shin was born on March 22, 1968 and he is from Seto-shi, Aichi.
• Shin makes his last live with Kuroyume in NHK Hall on December 1994 and then left Kuroyume on February 1995.
• Shin has his own twitter account in @SHiN_0322 and official Facebook account plus the Youtube account HERE where he upload several Kuroyume videos, along with Vinyl and SUPER DROP BABIES videos.
• Shin is now joined the Tears Music since March 22nd, 2011 and from that has began his solo career.
• You can also check his biography HERE
• He once perform along with Kamijo from Versailles.

If you want to know more about him, just follow him on twitter or add him on facebook. (^^)

新さん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！♪( ´▽｀) 


Source: jame-world , wikipedia , Japan wikipedia about SDB , VINYL in japanese wikipedia , VINYL official website , SUPER DROP BABIES official web 

Kuroyume Screening in Japan

Kuroyume has announced a screening of their January 14th Daikanyama UNIT live house performance at select theaters throughout Japan. The feature, called “Kuroyume 1.14″, will only show once at these theaters — on April 23rd at 9:00 pm.

“Kuroyume 1.14″
April 23 (Mon), Open 20:30 / Start 21:00
*Each theater will only show it once
*Each TOHO Cinemas theater will open at 20:40
Assigned seating, ￥3,000
Tickets are available via online lottery
Lottery entry period: March 23 (Fri) at 11:00 am to March 27 (Tue) at 11:00 am.

Venues:
・KANTO
TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills
TOHO Cinemas Shibuya
109 Cinemas MM Yokohama
109 Cinemas Kawasaki
TOHO Cinemas Ichikawa Colton Plaza
Cineplex Makuhari
United Cinema Urawa
・KANSAI
TOHO Cinemas Umeda
TOHO Cinemas Namba
TOHO Cinemas Nijo
・CHUBU
109 Cinemas Nagoya
・KYUSHU
United Cinema Canal City 13
・HOKKAIDO & TOHOKU
United Cinema Sapporo
109 Cinemas Tomiya
・CHUGOKU
109 Cinemas Hiroshima
・NORTH SHINETSU
United Cinema Kanagawa
United Cinema Niigata

Kuroyume new Live DVD

Kuroyume will released a new Live DVD from their latest concert titled [Headache and Dub Reel Inch Live at Nippon Budokan] on May 2nd. The DVD will include their live on January 13th and also a special footage (limited edition only). The limited edition itself will also include a digipak booklet.


Below is the details of the DVD:
2012.05.02 Kuroyume DVD
Headache and Dub Reel Inch 2012.1.13 Live at 日本武道館 (Nippon Budokan)

◆Deluxe Edition
AVBD-91948～50
Price：￥9,000(tax in)
※with deluxe digipak/booklet

◆Regular edition
AVBD-91951～2
Price：￥6,800(tax in)

＜Tracklist DISC 1-2＞
Enter Loop
13 new ache
White Lush Movie
Someone
ミザリー
Born To Be Wild
I Like You
Spazzy Addiction
D.P.I.D.C.
Starlet
Bass Solo
BARTER
C.Y HEAD
heavenly
Glass Valley’s Oar
アロン
Love Me Do
Walkin' on the edge
ROCK'N'ROLL
CANDY
SICK

-En1-
少年
DRIVE
カマキリ

-En2-
BEAMS

-En3-
SEE YOU
LIKE A Angel

＜Disc3＞(limited edition only)


You can start to pre-order here: Limited edition at CD Japan
                                               Regular Edition at CD Japan  

Kenken message to Plastic Tree Fans

Plastic Tree blog has been updated with Kenken comment for all fans, please check the translation below:
[Official] Today we received a message from Satou Kenken himself for all of the fans.
--------------------------
I have caused everyone so much worry over my sickness this time.

I'm really sorry.

I look out the window everyday.

Honestly, I can't find the right words to properly convey my current feelings. But I think I should start at the beginning.

Under the current conditions, I'm not sure when I'll be discharged from the hospital, but while I wait to hear "tadaima" from everyone when I finally recover, I'll rest.

I've troubled everyone with so much worry, so I truly apologize.

Together with this tour "Ao no unmeisen," please continue to look after me.

And all of the members.

Thank you.



Of course I wanted to meet everyone on this tour.

These feelings and everyone's support are important and will be my provisions until I recover.

Until then, it would make me happy if everyone has fun on this tour.

Plastic Tree
Satou Kenken

Let's hope that Kenken will be better soon. And don't forget to keep support Plastic Tree (^^)

Plastic Tree to continue with their tour

Plastic Tree just announced that they will still continue their National Tour (Ao no Unmeisen) but without Satou Kenken because Kenken must still hospitalized until the next two weeks. Here is the translation of their announcement on the official website at http://www.plastic-tree.com

[Official] Regarding Plastic Tree's spring tour "Ao no unmeisen," we previously announced that Dr Satou Kenken was hospitalized with acute hepatitis.
As the result of a thorough examination, the diagnosis has determined that he needs rest and must be hospitalized for two weeks without seriously doing anything. We hope he makes a strong recovery, but based on the examination results, Satou Kenken must not perform for the time being.
However, to fulfill the desires of all of the fans looking forward to the spring tour, as a result of a conference with the members, the performances will continue as planned with a friend of Plastic Tree filling as support drummer.
For everyone who has bought tickets, and for all of the fans looking forward to the performances, we deeply apologize for causing you so much worry.

Plastic Tree / J-ROCK / AKATSUKI label
Questions: AKATSUKI label 03-5485-5678 (11:00~18:00)

And a message from the Plastic Tree members regarding this decision.

Under the current circumstances with Satou Kenken in the hospital, we are truly sorry to cause everyone to worry so much. We apologize from the bottoms of our hearts.

We have decided to continue this tour "Ao no unmeisen" as planned with a support drummer.

All of the members, including Satou Kenken, exist together as Plastic Tree. And so it greatly troubled us and we thought long and hard about making this decision.

However, without being locked into an option, completely of our own free will, we feel that we have made the best decision for the sake of his recovery, and for the sake of Plastic Tree.
Even though Satou Kenken's absence is truly unfortunate for all of the fans, and for us as Plastic Tree, we will take his spirit on the trip with us.

If we could somehow take that feeling from everyone at all of the venues and through the music, it would make all of the members happy as well.

Still under the tree that never rots.
We hope to meet everyone.

Plastic Tree
Arimura Ryuutarou
Hasegawa Tadashi
Satou Kenken
Nakayama Akira


So if you find that there's a news about Plastic Tree cancelled their National Tour, its definitely NOT TRUE
thanks for your attention.

Kuroyume - ishi hakujaku lyrics translation

ROMAJI:


AH- afuredasu minikusa yo midara sa yo boku no koto okashite
AH- sarakedasu oroka sa yo aware sa yo boku no koto waratte

makuramoto ukabu fukusuu no urami yume
namae mo wasureta "dare ka" to iu kioku

itten ga kumori tsugi miru kimi kyouzetsushi
toki wa urahara to subete ate wa meyou

ayafuya na mimi nari ni warikirezu shinjiteta
kimi kara wa tsutaetai boku dake no shinjitsu wo

kiri ni kakomareta jinkaku wo dashikireba
chirabaru IMAGE tadashisa wo moteru

hajime kara wakatteta nari kirenu zennin to
sore naraba shougai ni yuruganai ashiato wo

AH- afuredasu minikusa yo midara sa yo boku no koto okashite
AH- sarakedasu oroka sa yo aware sa yo boku no koto waratte

CRYING MY XXXX HEART

AH- afuredasu minikusa yo midara sa yo boku no koto okashite
AH- sarakedasu oroka sa yo aware sa yo boku no koto waratte

AH- nijimideru muryoku sa yo munou sa yo boku dake wa okashite
AH- koborederu memeshisa yo hakujaku yo boku dake wo waratte

ENGLISH TRANSLATION:


AH- my overflowing ugliness and obsceneness, ravish me
AH- exposing folly and pitifulness, laugh at me


Some malice dreams floating around my pillow.
I even forget the name. I only remember someone.


A point of my view clouds, and I deny you who watch the next.
Let's apply the opposite to the time.


Because of ambiguous noises, I believed it unable to divide them clearly.
I want to tell you my own truth.


If I showed the personality surrounded by mist, 
I would have righteousness for scattered images.


I knew it from beginning, that I'm a good man that can't become it fully.
If so, in my life, I'll leave unquestioned footsteps.


AH- my overflowing ugliness and obsceneness, ravish me
AH- exposing folly and pitifulness, laugh at me


CRYING MY XXXX HEART

AH- my overflowing ugliness and obsceneness, ravish me

AH- exposing folly and pitifulness, laugh at me

AH - my oozing ineffectuality and ineptness, ravish only me

AH - my spilling effeminateness and tenuity, laugh at only me.