Photographer Hashimoto Rui will be sponsoring two “SOUND SHOOTER” live performances in Tokyo and Osaka, and the HIATUS has just joined the list of artists who will be appearing on stage in Tokyo!
“SOUND SHOOTER” is a special collaboration between the photographer and “vintage rock” artists, a combination concert and photography exhibit. Fans can look at collections featuring their favorite bands at the …
tokyohive has compiled a list of the Japanese CD album releases for the week of December 15th, 2010.
Check it out after the jump!
Rock band BEAT CRUSADERS broke up over the summer, but the leader of the band will be continuing on with his solo career. Hidaka Touru has officially launched his solo career website and has announced something very special; he will finally reveal his true face.
BEAT CRUSADERS were known for always wearing stylized masks when they performed as a way to …
Although the rock band BEAT CRUSADERS has broken up, they seem to want to keep releasing albums, as they have announced another final release: this time a live CD + DVD.
The album will be called “LOST CRUSADERS“, and it will be released on December 15th. The band held their final live on September 4th at …
Those questioning why the BEAT CRUSADERS went their separate ways recently seem to be finally getting their answer. Today, it was announced that their former founder and leader, Hidaka Tooru, will be starting a solo career.
He will be releasing his first solo album on October 27th called, “SIGN IN TO DISOBEY.” No formal track list …
The OTODAMA ‘10 outdoor music festival on September 4th featured the last performance by rock group BEAT CRUSADERS, but the band had a bit of good news before they left the stage, as they announced their final album. Turns out they weren’t kidding when they said they would release more information on the album soon, as they announced the complete details of their “REST CRUSADERS” album that will come out on October 6th.
The new album was announced during their encore at the music festival, and they unveiled their song “Give It Up” along with other new tracks like “LET IT GO” and “Situation.” “REST CRUSADERS” will be a compilation of their past tracks, new ones, and single couplings that will equal 22 total songs. The limited edition of the album will feature their collaborations with YOUR SONG IS GOOD, Melon Kinenbi, and RYUKYUDISKO. It will also come with a special bonus disc with 19 more songs that will act as a tribute album to the band’s favorite artists.
Still not enough BEAT CRUSADERS? Need a little bit more before they break up? Well they certainly have the fans covered. Coming out on the same day as their final album, they will also release “LUST CRUSADERS -OTHER SIDE OF BEAT CRUSADERS-” which will be a very special album of their rare tracks from back when they were on their indie record label. It will be a split album that is part compilation of indie releases and part unreleased music from that time period. This album will feature an additional 26 tracks for fans to treasure.
Check out the track lists after the jump!
Popular Japanese rock group BEAT CRUSADERS previously announced that they were breaking up over the summer, and they recently played their final live at Otodama Festival on September 4th. They do have a bit of good news for the fans who have stuck with them though, as they will have a final album.
The album is …
September 4th at Otodama festival will mark the last live of rock band BEAT CRUSADERS before they break up to go their different ways, but they won’t leave before getting a proper tribute. Specialty music channel VMC will be airing a career-long tribute to them, and will show their achievements thus far in the music …
It’s the 10th Summer Sonic music festival and the whole world is invited. Ten years in the making and happening in two of Japan’s busiest tourist cities. Tokyo’s Chiba Marine Stadium and Makuhari Messe and Osaka’s Masihima Summer Sonic Osaka Site will have simultaneous shows on August 7-8, 2010. Unlike RSR, you can’t camp at Summer Sonic, so be sure …
This year Hokkaido will be home of the “RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2010 in EZO” on 8/13-8/14 at the Tarukawa Wharf of Ishikari Bay New Port.
Every year Hokkaido hosts this great “outdoor event” and by outdoor they mean camping. Yes this means if you want to go, you can camp and barbecue and enjoy great music from an array of …
