Report n.: 33             Date: August 10th 2008

Object: Phantasmagoria

Title: SHOCKWAVE EVENT AND PHANTASMAGORIA'S ONE DAY REVIVAL LIVE

Last two live concerts for Phantasmagoria at Osaka and Tokyo on August 30th and 31st.

August 30th, Osaka - Osaka Castle’s Open Air Concert Hall -「SHOCKWAVE EVENT」
Phantasmagoria is going to perfom with ヴィドール [Vidoll], 12012, Versailles and ドレミ團 [Doremidan].
 

August 31st, Tokyo - SHIBUYA-AX -「深絆～forbidden -INSANITY of the UNDERWORLD-~」
Phantasmagoria is going to perform with ヴィドール [Vidoll], 12012 and ネガ (NEGA). Guests: KAMIJO (Versailles) and Michiru (ex MASK).
 

During the live at SHIBUYA-AX,「Vanish…」, the last single, is being on sale. In order to celebrate this revival devoted to Phantasmagoria, the musical magazine SHOXX is going to release two special CDs.
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Phantasmagoria also is going to release「Past New Phase」a deluxe edition of tribute album to Phantasmagoria. This new version is containing two bonus tracks by chariots. The people who will order this CD before August 31st will receive, as a special gift, one pamphlet containing the report of Phantasmagora’s last one-man tour “CRYSTAL FINALE~TOKYO REQUIEM ~ ECLIPSE of MYTH" (August 30th & 31st 2007).

「Past New Phase」

[CD tracklist]
1.  Pixy false by キボウ屋本舗 (Kibou-Ya Honpo)
2.  未完成とギルト (Mikansei to Guilt) by Dali
3.  Unknow zero distance by hurts
4.  Actuate Eden by Bergerac
5.  Suicide Gemini by Anjyu’
6.  狂想曲～Cruel crucible～ by Arc
7.  NEVER REBELION by VAGERKE
8.  Material pain by ネガ (Nega)
9.  NEO ARK by SIVA
10. 神歌(kami uta) by ドレミ團 (Doremidan)

[SPECIAL BONUS TRACK]
11. Camouflage by chariots
12. fairy times memory by chariots

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Report n.: 30             Date: July 26th 2008

Object: KISAKI SOLO

Title: KISAKI'S NEW PHOTOBOOK

On August 30th KISAKI is going to release a new photobook entitled「喪 失～Optic in Vain～」. The issue will include a DVD containing the musical video for  勿忘草 (wasurenagusa) song held in the last maxi single.

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Report n.: 29             Date: July 15th 2008

Object: KISAKI SOLO feat. 樹威 (Jui)

Title: KISAKI'S SPECIAL ALBUM

KISAKI feat. Jui is going to release the special maxi-single「The Solitude Songs」which is being on sale on July 28th. The maxi-single will include a DVD containing some live performances held at Le Trabendo Club, in Paris, on May 1th 2004.

「The Solitude Songs」

CD tracklist:
1.勿忘草 [wasurenagusa]
2.memory of tears～忘却の落陽に映る情景～
3.fragments voice
4.farewell

DVD tracklist:
1.憧憬  [doukei]
2.Midnight Promise
3.沈黙の羽根
4.道標
5.硝子のアルバム
6.eternal separation~セピア色の天使~

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Report n.: 28               Date: June 28th 2008

Object: Lamina

Title: LAMINA'S UPCOMING RELEASES

On September 17th, Lamina is going to release two maxi-singles: 「Cherubiel」and 「Throne」.

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Report n.: 27               Date: June 27th 2008

Object: Arc

Title: ARC'S UPCOMING RELEASE

Arc is going to release a new mini-album entitled「justice」which is being on sale on September 10th. The mini-album is being available in two types: A and B. The Type-A will include a DVD containing the promotional clip for the song calculation, while the TYPE-B will include the bonus track entitled the.

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Report n.: 26               Date: June 25th 2008

Object: 平成維新 (Heisei Ishin)

Title: 1ST AND 2ND MAXI SINGLE FROM HEISEI ISHIN (平成維新)

On September 3rd, the new UNDER CODE's band Heisei Ishin (平成維新) is going to release its 1st maxi-single entitled 「Phantom」and its 2nd maxi-single entitled 「Shelter」. Both are containing three tracks.

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Report n.: 25               Date: June 24th 2008

Object: chariots

Title: CHARIOTS WILL ATTEND ONI-CON

chariots, sponsored by Cure Magazine, is going to move to USA in order to attend Oni-Con in Houston, Texas. Oni-Con, famous anime convention, is taking place from November 21st on 23rd.

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Report n.: 24                Date: June 24th 2008

Object: SIVA

Title: SIVA'S RETURN AND THEIR UPCOMING RELEASES

SIVA has returned from its break following the abandon of the guitarist Iori. The band is going to release two singles on August 20th. The first is being entitled 「demolish」and will feature two tracks, the second is being entitled 「liberalism」and will also feature two tracks. Both singles are being limited to 3,000 copies.
On October 8th, SIVA is going to release its second mini-album「death education」which is being available in two versions: CD or CD+DVD. The CD+DVD version will future five tracks plus the promotional video for the song liberalism. The CD edition will include five tracks plus the bonus track grief. Each version is being limited to 5,000 copies.

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Report n.: 23                Date: June 20th 2008

Object: 平成維新 (Heisei Ishin)

Title: UNDER CODE PRODUCTION'S NEW BAND

A new band joins UNDER CODE PRODUCTION, its name is 平成維新 (Heisei Ishin).

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Report n.: 22                Date: June 16th 2008

Object: ClearVeil

Title: CLEARVEIL'S UPCOMING RELEASES

ClearVeil is going to release a single entitled「灰色ノ一片」(haiiro no ippen), which is being on sale on September 24th and available in CD and CD+DVD formats. Both versions are containing two previously unreleased tracks. The CD-only version will include the bonus track crime, while the CD+DVD version will include two exclusive live performances. Both versions are being limited to only 3,000 copies.
Moreover the band is going to release a mini-album entitled 「The future of despair」 , which is being out on October 29th and available in CD and CD+DVD formats. Both versions are including five previously unreleased tracks. The CD-only version will include the bonus track Secret letter, while the CD+DVD version will include the promotional video for the song: the dropping sky.

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Report n.: 21                Date: June 15th 2008

Object: attic (JUN ex Phantasmagoria)

Title: ATTIC'S NEW MAXI-SINGLE

After the maxi-singles:「Atomic Smile」and「Mechanical Ugly Gang」, both produced by UNDER CODE, attic is going to release a new maxi-single entitled「look for "MR.NAME"」which is being on sale on August 6th. The release is being available in two types: Orange and Blue. Both versions are featuring two previously unreleased tracks and including a DVD. The Orange Type DVD will hold the promotional video for the song brave while the Blue Type DVD will hold the promotional video for the song name is "Kujira".

「look for "MR.NAME"」 (Orange Type)

CD tracklist


1. brave

2. power source


DVD tracklist


3. Promotional video for brave

「look for "MR.NAME"」 (Blue Type)

CD tracklist


1. name is "Kujira"

2. power source


DVD tracklist


3. Promotional video for name is "Kujira"

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Report n.: 20               Date: June 14th 2008

Object: Riku (chariots, ex Phantasmagoria)

Title: DURING ANIME EXPO RIKU WILL BE PRESENT AT ANIME JUNGLE BOOTH

During Anime Expo, which is taking place in Los Angeles from July 3rd on 6th, Anime Jungle, famous international collectors shop, located in Osaka and in Los Angeles, is going to arrange a visual kei event featuring Riku, VelBet and GaGaalinG. These artists will be present at Anime Jungle booth, where fans will also be able to purchase band merchandise, at various times on July 3rd and 4th.

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Report n.: 19                Date: June 12th 2008

Object: JUN (ex Phantasmagoria)

Title: NEW BAND FOR JUN

JUN, ex guitarist of Phantasmagoria, also known as attic, his solo project for which he has already release two maxi-singles, has become a member of TOSHI with T-EARTH, the new band of X JAPAN's TOSHI. The group is going to start a tour through Japan in August.

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Report n.: 18               Date: May 23rd 2008

Object: Riku (chariots, ex Phantasmagoria)

Title: RIKU AT ANIME EXPO

Riku, vocalist of chariots and ex Phantasmagoria, is going to take part in Anime Expo, convention in Los Angeles, which is holding on July 3rd - 6th. On July 4th, there will be an autograph and handshake session at Cure Shop booth, and, on July 5th, there will be a Phantasmagoria film gig and photo session at Cure Shop in the Little Tokyo shopping mall, Los Angeles.

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Report n.: 17               Date: May 10th 2008

Object: E'm~grief~

Title: E'M~GRIEF~'S UPCOMING RELEASES

The new UNDER CODE's band E'm~grief~ is going to release two maxi-singles. The first, entitled「Eternal melody」, is being on sale on July 2nd, the second, entitled  「Pains of aspiration」, is being available on August 6th. Both the releases are featuring four tracks.

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Report n.: 16               Date: May 1st 2008

Object: Lamina

Title: LAMINA'S UPCOMING RELEASES

The new UNDER CODE's band Lamina is going to release four maxi-singles:「Samael」and 「Seraph」are being on sale on July 2nd, both are containing two tracks, while「Zopiel」and 「Cherub」are being available on August 13th.

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Report n.: 15                Date: March 23rd 2008

Object: Megaromania

Title: MEGAROMANIA'S UPCOMING RELEASE

Megaromania is going to release a mini-album, entitled 「Birth of an「Idea」」, which is being on sale on July 9th and available in two types: Brain and Art. The Type Art will include a DVD which will hold the promotional video for the song  God of Megaromania -純血ノ刻印-. The Type Brain will contain the bonus track Idea.

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Report n.: 14               Date: May 1st 2008

Object: Lamina, E'm~grief~

Title: UNDER CODE PRODUCTION'S TWO NEW BANDS

Two new bands are being produced by UNDER CODE, their name are Lamina (ラミナ) and E'm~grief~.

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Report n.: 13                Date: April 9th 2008

Object: ゾディア (Zodia)

Title: THREE MAXI-SINGLES FROM  ゾディア

The new UNDER CODE's band ゾディア (Zodia) is going to release three maxi-singles. The first, entitled 「IN THE DARK」, is being available on June 25th, the second, entitled 「慟哭」, is being on sale on July 30th and the third , entitled「果て無き絶望、朽ち果てる太陽」, is coming out on August 27th.

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Report n.: 12                Date: April 7th 2008

Object: Phantasmagoria

Title: PHANTASMAGORIA WILL PLAY AT HIDE MEMORIAL SUMMIT [PART 2]

In a recent press conference held in Tokyo, Yoshiki has revealed further details about the hide memorial summit of which he is organizer. The drummer has confirmed that the event is holding on Saturday May 3rd and Sunday May 4th at the Ajinomoto Stadium and has announced the line-ups for the both concerts:
May 3rd: hide with Spread Beaver, T.M.Revolution, RIZE, DJ OZMA, Maximum The Hormone, hurdy gurdy, Phantasmagoria, Versailles, MarBell, and DaizyStripper.
May 4th: X JAPAN, LUNA SEA, Dir en grey, MUCC, D'espairsRay, the Underneath, oblivion dust, and heidi.

Here the flyer.

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Report n.: 11                Date: April 3rd 2008

Object: Nega (ネガ)

Title: BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM NEGA (ネガ)

Nega (ネガ) is going to release a new maxi-single entitled「reminescence」which is being on sale on July 16th. It is being available in two versions: the Type A will include a DVD featuring live clips and the Type B will include an additional track.

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Report n.: 10                Date: April 1st 2008

Object: ゾディア (Zodia)

Title: UNDER CODE PRODUCTION'S NEW BAND

A new band joins UNDER CODE PRODUCTION, its name is ゾディア (Zodia).

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Report n.: 09                Date: March 23rd 2008

Object: Megaromania

Title: MEGAROMANIA'S UPCOMING RELEASES

The new UNDER CODE's band Megaromania is going to release three maxi-singles:「Angelical Jewelry」, 「God of Megaromania-純血ノ刻印-」and「美醜の果実」. All  are being on sale on May 28th.

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Report n.: 08                Date: March 21th 2008

Object: Phantasmagoria

Title: PHANTASMAGORIA WILL PLAY AT HIDE MEMORIAL SUMMIT [PART 1]

In order to commemorate the 10th anniversary since hide's departure, Yoshiki, in collaboration with Hiroshi Matsumoto, younger brother of the deceased guitarist, is going to arrange a special concert. The event is holding at Tokyo Ajinomoto Stadium on the 3rd and 4th of May. The most of the details is still unknown but it is certain that will take part in the summit many important artists and famous bands such as: X JAPAN, LUNA SEA, Dir en grey, T.M. Revolution and especially Phantasmagoria.

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Report n.: 07                Date: March 10th 2008

Object: Megaromania

Title: UNDER CODE PRODUCTION'S NEW BAND

A new band joins UNDER CODE PRODUCTION, its name is Megaromania.

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Report n.: 06                Date: March 7th 2008

Object: SIVA

Title: IORI LEAVES SIVA

The guitarist Iori (ex Lamiel and ex Blast) is going to leave SIVA after the show which is holding at SHIBUYA CLUB CRAWL on March 23rd. He cites personal reasons being behind his decision. The other members hope that their fans will continue to support them even after Iori's departure.

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Report n.: 05                Date: February 24th 2008

Object: Matoi (ex Phantasmagoria), Nao and Takaya (ex Karen)

Title: FORMER PHANTASMAGORIA & KAREN MEMBERS' NEW BAND

Matoi, ex drummer of Phantasmagoria, Nao and Takaya, ex vocalist and bassist of Karen, along with guitarist SHINYA, have formed a new band called JILL CHRIST.

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Report n.: 04                Date: January 19th 2008

Object: SIVA

Title: A BEST-OF ALBUM FROM SIVA

SIVA is going to release a best-of album on March 19th. 「COPY」, this is the title of the album, is featuring twelve remastered tracks.

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Report n.: 03                Date: January 16th 2008

Object: Dali

Title:  DALI'S UPCOMING RELEASES

Dali is going to release three new singles. The first, entitled「Heroine」, is being on sale on April 23rd; the second, entitled 「Inkblot」, is being available on May 28th and the third, entitled 「Endroll」, is being on sale on June 25th.

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Report n.: 02                Date: December 28th 2007

Object: HISKAREA, Kalen, Phantasmagoria

Title: REVIVAL SHOWS

HISKAREA is going to come together in order to play at a special Valentine event at OSAKA MUSE on February 14th 2008. In the same way Karen also is going to be reunited for a show at ESAKA MUSE on April 28th 2008. KISAKI has announced that Phantasmagoria also is going to be reunited in order to perform in two revival shows : the first, entitled「SHOCKWAVE EVENT」, is holding at Osaka Castle’s Open Air Concert Hall on August 30th, the second, entitled「深絆～forbidden -INSANITY of the UNDERWORLD-～」, is taking place at SHIBUYA-AX on August 31st.
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Report n.: 01                Date: December 23th 2007

Object: chariots

Title: CHARIOTS' UPCOMING RELEASES

chariots is going to release three new singles. The first, entitled「唯」(Yui), is being on sale on March 12th 2008, the second 「我」(Ga) is being available on April 16th and the third 「独」(Doku) is coming out on May 14th. Moreover the band is going to release a DVD CLIPS, entitled 「尊」(Son), which is being available since on May 25th.

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