It’s not often you get to sit down with the head of one of the most internationally well known Visual Kei/Japanese rock labels. At the end of November, jrockrevolution.com/ had the amazing opportunity to have a conversation with none other than “Dynamite Tommy”. For those who may not be as familiar, Dynamite Tommy began his … Read more
While in Japan, jrockrevolution.com/ had the opportunity to interview DaDa as well as Dynamite Tommy about the KOMACHI2266531DarkLolita brand. Special thanks to Jin for translations! KOMACHI2266531DarkLolita is a fashion brand that currently specializes in stockings with Gothic Lolita influences. Earlier this year, they made their debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles with a fashion … Read more
Before their headline show at the Best Buy Theater in New York City on May 1st of this year, we had a chance to sit down with VAMPS to discuss their tour with Sixx:A.M. and Apocalyptica, the Modern Vintage tour, their plans after the tour and more. Please enjoy! Thank you for sitting down to … Read more
Before their headline show at the Best Buy Theater in New York City on May 1st of this year, we had a chance to sit down with VAMPS to discuss their tour with Sixx:A.M. and Apocalyptica, the Modern Vintage tour, their plans after the tour and more. Please enjoy! Thank you for sitting down to … Read more
During the Modern Vintage tour with VAMPS and SIXX:A.M., we got a chance to talk with Eicca and Paavo of Apocalyptica about music, international touring, working with guests vocalists like Dir en grey’s Kyo, and Japan. Enjoy! With the last three albums, Apocalyptica has evolved quite a bit in sound, what were some of … Read more
During the Modern Vintage tour with VAMPS and SIXX:A.M., we got a chance to talk with Eicca and Paavo of Apocalyptica about music, international touring, working with guests vocalists like Dir en grey’s Kyo, and Japan. Enjoy! With the last three albums, Apocalyptica has evolved quite a bit in sound, what were some of … Read more
Why did you decide on “Umbrella” as a brand name and what kind of meaning does it have? Is it because you’re also nicknamed the “rain man”? The meaning behind the name is “the existence of protecting ourselves from something cold”, although being “rain man” is also part of the reason. From music to visual … Read more
Why did you decide on “Umbrella” as a brand name and what kind of meaning does it have? Is it because you’re also nicknamed the “rain man”? The meaning behind the name is “the existence of protecting ourselves from something cold”, although being “rain man” is also part of the reason. From music to visual … Read more
An Café August 10, 2014 Miku (vocals), Takuya (guitar), Kanon (Bass), Yuuki (keyboard), Teruki (drums) JRR: This is your first time in Canada, what is your impression so far? Te: It’s summer here and also in Japan, but the weather is very cool here especially after sunset. That was my first impression of Canada. K: … Read more
Magistina Saga August 10, 2014 JRR: Before I begin asking questions, I would like to ask the members to please introduce themselves. Urugi: I am Urugi on guitar. I am also in charge of talks and also to make people participate at the concerts. Kyo: I am on bass, I’m Kyo. Iori: I’m vocals, Iori. … Read more