SCANDAL - Releasing New Album "QUEENS ARE TRUMPS" [2012.09.26]

Regular / Limited Edition (+DVD) / Limited Edition

Tracklist :

01. Queens are trumps

02. 太陽スキャンダラス (Taiyou Scandalous)

03. ピンヒールサーファー (Pin Heel Surfer)

04. Rock’n Roll  

05. ビターチョコレート (Bitter Chocolate)

06. Kill the virgin  

07. 声 (Koe)

8. Rising Star  

9. Bright  

10. Welcome home  

11. HARUKAZE  

12. Right Here

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Oricon 2012 Week 33 [AUGUST]

Top 10 - Singles

01. [++] NMB48 - Virginity

02. [++] San Daime J Soul Brothers - 0~ZERO~ (Hanabi/ (YOU SHINE) THE WORLD/ Kiss You Tonight/ LET'S PARTY)

03. [++] V6 - kEEP oN.

04. [++] Idoling!!! - One up!!!/ Ichigo gyuunyuu

05. [++] LiSA - crossing field

06. [++] FTISLAND - TOP SECRET

07. [++] Yuzu - Mata ashita

08. [- 7] SMAP - Moment

09. [++] Kanzaki Ranko (CV Uchida Maaya) - THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA MASTER 006 Kanzaki Ranko (Tsubomi yume miru kyoushikyoku ~damashii no shirube~)

10. [++] Moroboshi Kirari (CV Matsuzaki Rei) - THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA MASTER 008 Moroboshi Kirari (Marshmallow☆Kiss)

Top 10 - Albums

01. [++] SMAP - GIFT of SMAP

02. [++] Hamasaki Ayumi - A SUMMER BEST

03. [- 2] Kuwata Keisuke - I LOVE YOU -now & forever-

04. [++] Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas - All That We Have Now

05. [++] Moritaka Chisato - The Singles

06. [--] Che'Nelle - Believe

07. [++] 96Neko - memoReal

08. [- 6] Yazawa Eikichi - Last Song

09. [++] Haji→ - Hajibamu 3.

10. [++] One Direction - Up All Night

Top 10 - DVDs

01. Perfume - Perfume 3rd Tour "JPN"

02. "Various Artists" - 2012 YG Family Concert in Japan

03. BEAST - BEAST Complete History BOX

04. Kome Kome CLUB - Tennen no bi

05. Tohoshinki - Tohoshinki LIVE TOUR 2012~TONE~

06. lecca - lecca Live 2012 Jammin' the Empire @ Nippon Budokan

07. Arashi - ARASHI LIVE TOUR Beautiful World

08. FUNKY MONKEY BABYS - FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 1st ARENA TOUR Waratte utatte moriaga Arena ~Ikuzo Nihon!!~

09. WANDS - WANDS BEST LIVE & CLIPS

10. Berryz Koubou - Berryz Koubou Concert Tour 2012 Haru ~Berryz STATION~

Top 10 - Indies Singles

01. Bakusute Sotokanda Icchoume - Produce

02. plenty - Katamuita sora/ Nou tenki hiyori/ Hitotsu, sayonara

03. ROTTENGRAFFTY - D.A.N.C.E./ Akari

04. the band apart - 2012 e.p.

05. LOST ASH - "SUMMER/twilight"

06. Jin-Machine - Setsuden natsu

07. D.W. Nicols - Brown Sugar Mummy/ Cafe au lait-san

08. Sadie - METEOR

09. Idol Garage - Ame nochi hare

10. Nothing's Carved In Stone - Pride

Top 10 - Indies Albums

01. Yazawa Eikichi - Last Song

02. DaizyStripper - HUMALOID

03. THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S - A BEGINNING FROM THE END.

04. DJ☆GO - MY AZZURRO

05. "Various Artists" - Age mix2 ~All Genre Best~

06. DECO*27 - Love Calendar

07. "Various Artists" - OFFICE CUE 20th anniversary self-cover album "20.9"

08. Def Tech - GREATEST HITS

09. AMOYAMO - A☆M☆O☆Y★A★M★O

10. Himekyun Fruits Kan - Renai Miracle!!

source to oricon

credit to jame-world

Alice Nine Announce COUNT DOWN LIVE And signing With Universal Music Japan

On August 15th, Alice Nine have just started another part of the Court of '9' tour series that will lead them once again throughout the country in a great number of different performances. During this first performance Alice Nine did not only present their new song "Scarlet" for the first time, but also announced their moving of Record Labels. Having previously distributed records via Tokuma Japan, Alice Nine are now represented by Universal Music label NAYUTAWAVE RECORDS. 

International giant Universal, as the leading major label world wide, might bring them eventually closer to their overseas audience.

Moreover, with the beginning of their #3 tour the band also announced the Grande Finale, which will be a COUNT DOWN LIVE as well.

Alice Nine will be performing at Yoyogi National Stadium 2nd Gymnasium as one of their biggest performances and of course GFC members are very welcome to join them. Tickets are NOW available!

Title: Alice Nine Live 2012　Court of "9" #4

Date: 2012/12/31 (Mon)

Venue: Yoyogi National Stadium 2nd Gymnasium

OPEN 21:00 / START 22:00

Tickets: All Seated Advanced 6,615 (tax and handling fees in)

[Application Period]

2012/08/15 (Wed) 22:00 to 09/02 (Sun)

source to musicjapanplus.jp

the GazettE LIVE TOUR12 -DIVISION- GROAN OF DIPLOSOMIA 01 General Tickets Now Available!

While GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB members already had their chance to purchase tickets for the GazettE's tour "DIVISION- GROAN OF DIPLOSOMIA 01", PS COMPANY has now made it possible for the overseas fans to buy general tickets as well!

GFC member or not, you have yet another chance to get your tickets and see the GazettE live in Japan! Don't miss this chance, as this option is only available until August 22nd!! Please check the dates and use the written link below (please copy and paste into your browser!)

10/08 (Mon) Yokosuka Geijutsu Gekijo

10/10 (Wed) ORIX THEATER (ex.Osaka Kosei Nenkin Kaikan)

10/11 (Thu) ORIX THEATER (ex.Osaka Kosei Nenkin Kaikan)

10/13 (Sat) Nara Centennial Hall Large hall

10/14 (Sun) Shigakenritsu Geijutsu Gekijo Biwako Hall Large hall

10/16 (Tue) KOBE BUNKA HALL Large hall

10/18 (Thu) Matsuyama Multi-Purpose Community Center Camellia Hall

10/22 (Mon) Kurashiki Geibunkan

10/23 (Tue) Hiroshima ASTERPLAZA Large hall

11/01 (Thu) Kanazawashi Bunka Hall

11/02 (Fri) Nagano Hokuto Bunka Hall

11/06 (Tue) Omiya Sonic City

11/07 (Wed) Omiya Sonic City

11/09 (Fri) Tochiken Sougou Bunka Center

11/12 (Mon) Fuchu no Mori Geijutsu Gekijo (Dream Hall)

11/14 (Wed) Mieken Bunka Kaikan Large hall

11/17 (Sat) Fukuoka Shimin Kaikan　Large hall

11/19 (Mon) Kumamoto Kenritsu Gekijo Act hall

11/21 (Wed) Misatoshi Bunka Kaikan Large hall

11/22 (Thu) Ichikawashi Bunka Kaikan Large hall

11/24 (Sat) Niigata Kenmin Kaikan

11/26 (Mon) Aomori Shimin Hall

11/28 (Wed) NHK Hall (TOKYO)

11/29 (Thu) NHK Hall (TOKYO)

[URL] http://www2.ticket-reg.com/thegazette/2012/

[Application Period] 

August 16th 12:00 (noon) to August 22nd 23:59 *Japanese Standard Time

source to musicjapanplus.jp

the Gazette - New Distrubution Label for UK & Europe [JPU Records]

the GazettE have announced their new European & UK distribution record label JPU Records[Introduction Post Available Here]. The label shall be responsible for the GazettE's latest album "DIVISION"

They are currently selling the regular edition across the UK & Europe for only £9.81 [€15,99]. Pre-orders are available for the UK here and for Germany here. Pre-order for other countries will be made available shortly.

Sources - NEO Mag Issue 101, JPU Official Facebook, JPU Official Blog

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Golden Bomber - Live in Water [NO AIR, NO LIFE]

PART 1

PART 2

Alice Nine - Signed with Universal Studios Japan & New Song

Alice Nine have announced that they have signed with Universal Studios Japan. Although, no further details on the signing have been announced.

Moreover, Alice Nine recently performed their new song entitled "Scarlet" which it is speculated to be their next single release.

Sources - JMusic.Maxcaz

the GazettE MUSIC VIDEO SPECIAL @Space Shower TV

Space Shower TV announced that there will be a special broadcast from the GazettE called ”the GazettE MUSIC VIDEO SPECIAL”. 

Broadcast time : [06/09/2012] 20:00-21:00 (JPT)

Space Shower TV Plus also announced a broadcast of ”the GazettE MUSIC VIDEO SPECIAL”. 

Broadcast time : [4/09/2012] 22:00-22:30 (JPT)

Re-broadcasts : 

[10/09/2012] 25:00-25:30 (JPT)

[23/09/2012] 26:00-26:30 (JPT)

(Source: gazebestfriends.blogspot.pt)

credit to OMG!

Details on the GazettE’s new album “DIVISION” revealed

The details on the GazettE’s new album, “DIVISION“, has been revealed!

“DIVISION” is scheduled for release on August 29th in both limited and regular editions. The limited edition will come with 2 CDs that displays the band’s 2 different sounds, “rock side” and “digital side”. It will also come with a DVD containing 3 music videos. This 3-disc set will be 5cm thick and 1kg (2.2 lbs) in weight.

Take a look at the jacket covers and track list below!

<Limited Edition>

DISC 1 [CD] FRAGMENT [VEIN]

01. [Depth]

02. Ibitsu

03. Kago no Sanagi

04. Hedoro

05. Kage Fumi

06. Yoin

07. [Diplosomia]

DISC 2 [DVD] BINDING SITE

01. [XI]

02. [Diplosomia]

03. DERANGEMENT

DISC 3 [CD] FRAGMENT [ARTERY]

01. [XI]

02. DERANGEMENT

03. REQUIRED MALFUNCTION

04. DRIPPING INSANITY

05. ATTITUDE

06. GABRIEL ON THE GALLOWS

07. [Melt]

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<Regular Edition>

01. [XI]

02. GABRIEL ON THE GALLOWS

03. DERANGEMENT

04. DRIPPING INSANITY

05. Yoin

06. Ibitsu

07. Kage Fumi

08. Kago no Sanagi

09. Hedoro

10. ATTITUDE

11. REQUIRED MALFUNCTION

12. [Melt]

Source & Photos: natalie

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JKT48 to have their own theater, officially opening on September 1st

It’s been reported that JKT48 will have their own theater. JKT48 is AKB48’s first overseas sister group based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The theater will be opening on September 1st in the “FX” shopping mall right in the heart of Jakarta city. With the opening of this theater, JKT48 will truly become “idols you can meet”, which was the concept that AKB48 was founded upon.

JKT48 was formed in November last year and had their performance debut on May 17th at a temporary theater, and have been performing at temporary locations since then. At 2pm on September 1st, the 24 1st generation members will officially perform at their new theater.

Fans will need to apply for JKT48 show tickets in advanced. Details about how to do so will be released on their JKT48’s official site on August 25th.

Source+Image: Oricon

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