In early December they played a co-headlining show with Deadman. On December 28 they performed at "Fool's Mate" magazine's Beauti-fool's Fest which was later released on DVD.
On January 16, 2004 they recorded a solo performance at the Shibuya-AX, which was released on DVD as "Tokyo saihan ~Judgement Day~". On March 30, 2004 they released their "Madara" mini-album, which reached #2 on the Oricon Indie Charts. Madara was followed in May by a companion DVD, which included six music videos and an in-the-studio documentary. The same month, Gazette was featured in Shoxx magazine's "Expect Rush III", a catalogue of independent Visual Kei artists. A second live DVD, "Heisei Banka", was released in August. During September and October they toured with fellow PS Company bands Kra and BIS. Their debut album, "Disorder", was released in October, and made it to the top 5 of the indies Oricon Daily Charts.
The band spent the remainder of 2004 and 2005 touring extensively, releasing "Gama" (another mini album) in August.
In 2005 the band released their first major label single, "Cassis", in December.
Starting 2006 with a name change—from Japanese characters to a romanized script—they released "Nil", their second full-length album, on February 8, 2006, and embarked on another Japanese tour, ending at the venue "Nippon Budokan". That July, The Gazette performed at the Beethovenhalle in Bonn, Germany, their first show outside of Asia. The concerts were arranged in conjunction with the AnimagiC anime and manga convention.
Three more singles were released followed by another studio album, "Stacked Rubbish" on July 4, 2007. It reached #2 on the Oricon charts within a day from the release. The album debut was followed by a promotional tour from July through September. In October, The Gazette started their first European tour stopping England, Finland, France, and Germany.
A new single called "Guren" will be released on February 13, 2008.
Exile (Japanese band)
Exile (written as EXILE, , "") is a Japanese boy band. It has 16 members. Atsushi and Takahiro are the singers, the other members are dancers. Nesmith and Shokichi are in both the singers and dancers category.
Sling (weapon)
A sling is a type of weapon which involves swinging a rock round to gain speed before throwing it. The sling is an ancient weapon which was used in the Roman Empire. A skillful slinger can hit a target 10x10 cm at 20 metres distance. A sling has operational range for some 200 metres.
The most famous user of sling was David, the future king of Israel, who killed Goliath by slinging a stone on his forehead.
In the Middle Ages, Spanish peasants used slings against Moorish cavalry. A hit on the horse's head could kill the horse.
AnCafe
An Cafe (or Antic Cafe) is a Japanese pop/rock band formed in 2003 and signed to the independent label Loop Ash. They have been described as a visual kei band. As of 2007, the group has released two full-length albums, an EP and several singles. An Cafe recently received two new members, original guitarist Bou being replaced by Takuya and Yuuki joining on keyboard.
An Cafe has been a long time supporter and endorser of popular Japanese fashion label Sex Pot Revenge, as they are frequently seen wearing clothing from that label. They have appeared on the cover of company's free magazine, "V!nyl Syndicate".
An Cafe has gained moderate success in not only Japan, but Europe, mainland Asia (Korea, China) and the United States.
Arashi
ARASHI (嵐 in Kanji, meaning "Storm") is a five-member Japanese boy band. They made their debut on September 15, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii on a cruise boat. They come from the famous Johnny's Entertainment production group. Their first single was “A・RA・SHI”. In October 2008 they released the single "Beautiful Days" from a TV drama which stars one member, Kazunari Ninomiya. In November 2008 the song topped music charts in Japan. They appear in Arashi ni Shiyagare. It is very famous TV show.
ARASHI have released 39 CDs. 35 of 39 CDs reached first place in Oricon chart.
The CD which sold most in the ARASHI is A・RA・SHI of first single.
There is 970,000 sales number of that.
Oldest of the group. The Leader of the Group. He has opened an art exhibition for his artworks. He sings very well. And his dance is fascinated.His hobby is fishing. And he's a cutie.
Second oldest in the group. The only one in the group that graduated university. He has been in many TV programs as a host, such as ”音楽のチカラ”, etc. He is the rapper in Arashi. He writes his own raps for the songs. He is also a newscaster for the news program News ZERO.
The third oldest of the Group. His family is an owner of a Chinese Restaurant. He is in a variety show called "Tensai! Shimura Doubutsu-en!" as a co-host. His imaginary is so surprising.
Youngest of the group. He is for his stoic-ness. He has been in many dramas, such as Hana yori Dango and Gokusen. He can cook well.
The second youngest of the group. He's a really good actor. Famous for being a 'Brat' in Arashi. He was been in the Hollywood movie 硫黄島からの手紙 directed by Clint Eastwood He can play guitar and make own songs.
Studio albums
Compilation albums
Kobukuro
Kobukuro is a Japanese male pop band.
The name is a mix of the two members' family names, Kentaro Kobuchi and Shunsuke Kuroda.
In 1998, the two met each other in Sakai and formed Kobukuro.
Kobukuro received moderately successful ratings for their first three indie albums - "" (July 1999), "Root of My Mind" (March 2001), and 'ANSWER' (December 2000). Kobukuro signed with Warner Music Japan in 2001, and made their debut with the hit single, "Yell" which reached #4 on the Oricon Charts. Their newest album is called "5296" (December 2007).
Kobukuro's new single is “STAY”.
Home Made Kazoku
Home Made Kazoku is a Japanese hip-hop band, formed in 1996. The members of the band are Micro, Kuro and founding member, DJ U-Ichi. They were very famous, and some of their famous songs include "Thank You" Bleach's 2nd Ending theme "Nagareboshi Shooting Star" 1st Naruto Shippuden ending theme and "No Rain No Rainbow".
Kiroro
Kiroro is a Japanese music group.
The group is made up of two female singers: Chiharu Tamashiro (voices) and Ayano Kinjō (piano). They were both born in Okinawa.
Ai Kawashima
Ai Kawashima (born February 21, 1986, in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japan singer-songwriter. Her music was used as an opening theme of the Japanese popular television program "Ainori". She had a dream of becoming a singer since she was a child. Now she is singing for her mother and people who listen to her song, wishing world peace. Her famous songs include "My Love" and "Asuhenotobira."
Greeeen
Greeeen or The Green is a Japanese J-pop group. The group released their first album in 2007. Two of their most successful songs are "Ai uta" and "Kiseki".
GReeeeN is a group of four singers:
Misato Watanabe
Cocco
Cocco (born January 19, 1977) is a Japanese J-pop singer. Her real name is Satoko Makishi. She was born in Naha, Okinawa.
V6 (band)
V6 is a six people band from Japan. The members are Sakamoto, Morita, Inohara, Miyake, Okada and Nagano. The group is well known outside of Japan. Their sound is very similar of many American pop acts but sung in Japanese.
Metis (reggae artist)
Metis (born March 28, 1984) is a Japanese reggae singer. She is from Hiroshima. She has released one album, "ONE LOVE". Her most famous song is "Umehasaitaka Sakurahamadakaina".
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Bonnie Pink
Bonnie Pink (born April 16, 1973 in Kyoto) is a Japanese singer. She released her first song in 1995. She writes and composes all her songs, and plays guitar and piano. Her most famous song is "A Perfect Sky".
Aya Matsuura
Aya Matsuura (松浦亜弥 "Matsuura Aya", born June 25, 1986) is a Japanese singer, an idol, actress, and television performer. She is a member of "Hello! Project" of UP-FRONT AGENCY Co. Her nickname is "Ayaya".