In January 2007, the visual kei indies band
Hagakure will return to Europe. However, this time around they won't be alone because the legendary session-band
ANTI FEMINISM will tour with them!
With a sound that is the polar opposite:
ANTI FEMINISM play a combination of punk and metal, whereas
Hagakure have a happy rock sound.
Tourdates:
January 17 (Wed):
France, Aix en Provence, Le Korigan
January 19 (Fri):
Belgium, Brussels, Magasin 4
January 21 (Sun):
Netherlands, Utrecht, Tivoli de Helling (
JRock NL Con)
January 24 (Wed):
Poland, Warsaw, No Mercy
January 26 (Fri):
Sweden, Stockholm, Södra Teatern
January 28 (Sun):
Finland, Helsinki, Gloria
(Click on the dates for more information!)
Note: Although there are different versions of the schedule being posted in various places on the Internet, the above information is correct and confirmed.
HAGAKURE
Hagakure are a rather new and promising visual kei act who are steadily gaining deserved popularity from fans all over the world. The band is the solo project of the charismatic vocalist
Kaya, who creates a colorful world with the cheery sounds of pop, rock, and even a pinch of metal, coupled with a loving message towards all those who listen to their music.
The band debuted in Europe last spring when
Hagakure performed in Sweden and Germany, and also released
Tenkahubu, their first mini-album, around the same time. Now
Kaya is returning to the European stage together with a set of interesting visual kei musicians. Don't miss it!
Line-up:
Vocals:
Kaya
Guitar:
Koro (ex. Dust)
Bass:
Leona (ex. Chelsea)
Drums:
Gajiro
Official Site
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∀NTI FEMINISM
ANTI FEMINISM is one of the oldest, active session bands in the visual kei scene.
KENZI (drummer of
THE DEAD POP STARS) started the band in 1991 and then went on to revive the band in 1998 together with
Takayuki of
The Piass. Their music style is metal/punk, although there were some members in the past whose bands didn't have much to do with hard rock. Their wild live performances are full of crazy actions and never have a dull moment!
In the 8 years since their reunion, the band has had more than fifty different members, with the exception of vocals, which have always been led by
KENZI. Every position within the band has been occupied with several well-known musicians of the visual kei scene, amongst them are
Kisaki (Phantasmagoria, Syndrome, Mirage, etc.),
Katsura (Shazna, Baiser, Vinett, etc.),
Hideaki (Das Vasser) and many more.
Current line-up:
Vocals:
KENZI (drummer Dead Pop Stars, ex. drummer of Kamaitachi)
Guitar:
TOMOZO (ex. Sulfuric Acid)
Guitar:
Nachi (√eight)
Bass:
KYOUJI (vocalist Candy)
Drums:
Katsura (Cannival Method, ex. Vinett, Baiser, Shazna)
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