Karasu; special unot members of various VK bands

A karasu band was introduced at this year's of Jack in the Box summer festival and the band is made up of MUCC's Tatsuro as the vocalist, Ayabie's Kenzo as drummer, jealkb's dunch as bassist and Alice Nine's Hiroto and Sadie's Mizuki as guitarist. They had performed cover versions of the Kuroyume classic like @ Angel and Creature Creature's Red and as well as an original song called LASTICA at the festival, which was announced to be recorded in the near future...

Ayabie live DVD

After releasing their second major single on August, Ayabie will release a new live DVD; The 7th color ~Indies last tour FINAL~ on September 16th which it feature footage from their concert held at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST on April 1st which was also the final concert from their last indies tour. The DVD will include songs like Kirisame, Aitakute and etc. plus off-shot footage was recorded at every stop of the tour. The first press will come with a postcard, an original clear file and more.

Complete details on new single; Natsu monogatari [19.08.2009]

Now that their new released major single had revealed on more details which were Natsu monogatari, will be released on August 19th. The single will be released in four versions, limited editions A, B, C and regular edition. Limited edition A will contain a bonus DVD with original music video for Natsu monogatari and the making of, limited edition B will feature an alternative version of the video which was produced by Ayabie themselves while limited edition C will come with a bonus track Orion and a deluxe 32 pages of photo book and last but not least the regular edition will come with a different song; secret room and it's first press will included a jacket card randomly selected from six variants.

Meanwhile, the title track also will be feature as the ending theme of the TV program called "Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER". The limited edition B one of the song; Yubikiri was selected as the ending theme song for TV Tokyo's "Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan".

Ayabie has signed to a new label

Ayabie has already signed to a new label which is a J-POP label named Tokuma Japan Communication and has left Speed Disk label. Now their style and songs are more likely resembles to J-POP styles.

This is the link where they are new in the label: http://www.tkma.co.jp/tjc/j_pop/

Ayabie's major debut single has confirmed

Ayabie revealed the confirmed details regarding their upcoming major debut single; Aitakute. The single which will be released on May 27th, will be available in three different editions. The limited type will come in with CD+DVD format featuring the title track, the B-side master piece, their respective instrumental counterparts and the music video and making-of for Aitakute. The regular editions will both feature a different third track: RE A will come with Summer Chime while RE B will come with Soprano. The regular edition "B" will also come with distinctive jacket artwork and packaging, which were designed in collaboration with the popular manga artist Mayu Shinjo.


last updated: April 06, 2009
sources by: JaME U.K.

Ayabie releasing new single and live DVD

Ayabie will be releasing a new single; Mikazuki no kiseki on June 25th and will be also available in three versions like Melt Away single, one of which will include a DVD. A few weeks later, on July 9th, they will also be releasing a new live DVD, spring tour Mizu ni tokeru yuki - 2008.04.30 at Shibuya-AX.

New Releasing 3 Type of Single

Ayabie will be releasing new single which the title are unknown yet on March 19th. The single will be in three version which are: Type A with two songs and a bonus DVD, Type B with the same two songs and an additional song, and Type C with, once again, the same two songs but a different third track. Each version will come with different cover art chosen from six varieties.

New Pv Collection DVD

Ayabie will be releasing their first PV collection in DVD of the new year on February 13th. Film spiral will include the videos for Kimi no Koe to Yakusoku, Sakura Mau Kisetsu ni, Cubic'[L/R]ock, Yubisaki, and Hoshigaoka, the last two of which have yet to be released anywhere else.

Ayabie's Brilliant Parade

The latest live DVD from Ayabie will be out on November 28th. SummerTour'07 The Brilliant Parade will contain footage from the band's tour finale at Hibiya Yagai Daiongakudo on October 6th.

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Stylish Wave: COUNTDOWN '07- '08 and ILLUSION '08

On New Year's Eve, the magazine Zy has organized the countdown event stylish wave COUNTDOWN '07-'08. It will start in the afternoon of the 31st and will last until the evening of January 1st; about 25 bands will perform here.

More information can be found at the stylish wave's COUNTDOWN page.

On January 19 and 20, the event stylish wave ILLUSION '08 vol.1-2, will take place at Zepp Tokyo. It is the 7th anniversary of the Zy magazine.

The following bands will perform:

January 19: Kra, Ayabie, Vidoll, Jinkaku Radio and Wizard
January 20: Plastic Tree, Moi dix Mois, D'espairsRay, Lynch and Sadie

JaME will be holding a contest for 20 JaME readers to attend stylish wave ILLUSION '08! More information about the contest can be found  stylish wave ILLUSION '08 article.

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New mini album

New mini album, Rikkaboshi will be released on 28th of November which it will be in 6 tracks and limited to 10,000 copies for it's first press.

Events On Various Visual Kei Bands > Ayabie

Star child/Zy connection will soon organize the following three events featuring various popular visual kei bands:

28/11/2007: stylish wave '07 MATRIX at Shibuya AX
Line-up bands: Ayabie, Jinkaku Radio, Charlotte, Lolita 23Q, Duel Jewel.
Guest: Penicillin with Ni~ya of Nightmare.

Ayabie Released New Single

Ayabie will be releasing new single, Yubisaki on September 26th. Two tracks will be in the single and also is limited to 10,000 copies.

New release - Maxi single

Ayabie will be release their new maxi single called Cubic [L/R]ock on June 27th with type A plus a DVD/PV and type B which is CD.

Area 10th Anniversary

Takadanobaba AREA is celebrating its 10th Anniversary from June 1st - 3rd at ZEPP Tokyo with an event, AREA 10TH ANNIVERSARY. Meanwhile, Ayabie will be perform in 2nd of June along with Phantasmagoria, Fatima and Shulla.

 

Check it at AREA 10th Anniversary page for more information.

Ayabie New Release - Maxi Single

Ayabie will release a new maxi single call Sakura Mau Kisetsu ni on April 25th. It will be released in 2 type; both with a DVD.

Ayabie Live DVD - " Tour 06 – 07 Virgin Snow Color "

Ayabie live DVD final tour concert take place at Tokyo Kouseinenkin Kaikan on January 7th 2007. Meanwhile, the release date for the exceptional experience is on March 2007 and the tracklisting has not yet been announced. Stay tuned for more upcoming information!!

Ayabie Releasing New Mini Album

Ayabie is going to release their new mini album on March 7th 2007. The mini album titled will be called Ecumenical which will feature 6 tracks. It's first press will be 10,000 copies.

Ryouhei revealing members name

Ryouhei has revealed the members of his new band:
  • Vo. Inzargi
  • Gt. Ryouhei
  • Ba. Gou
  • Dr. Yuuta

They'll be releasing their first mini album on December 6th.

Speed Disk Bands to hold live in Korea

Source: Official Sites

  • Speed Disk label bands Ayabie, SCREW, Serial NUMBER and Wizard will be joining forces for two special lives in Korea. This event is called Shinrabanshou and will take place on January 12th and 13th in Seoul's Rolling Hall. Tickets are 6000 yen per live or 11,000 yen for both days. More information can be found at Seoul Rolling Hall's Official Site  and Speed Disk  .

 

Ryouhei's New Band's Name Revealed

Source: Official Sites

  • Instead of making us wait until November, like it was previously thought, Ryouhei (ex guitarist/leader of Ayabie) has already revealed his new band's name: Megamaso. The identity of the members should be announced very soon!!

 

Ryouhei's New Activities

Source: Official Sites

  • After leaving Ayabie on August 30th, Ryouhei has already announced his new musicial plans. The band's name will be revealed sometime in November but so far, we know it consists of four members. On December 16th, the band will perform their first live and tickets will cost 4000 yen. A special present will be given to the audience as well.

    As a side note, Yumehito (Soroban), is Ayabie's current support guitarist.

 

New Releases and Tour in November for Ayabie

Source: Official Sites

  • Ayabie will be releasing a new single and album in November. While the titles and details aren't yet known, the single will be released on the 1st while the album will be out on the 15th. The band will also embark on a long tour to finish up the year as well as lead into the next:

    TOUR [Virgin Snow Color]

    November 21st - Kobe VARIT
    November 22nd - Kyoto MUSE
    November 24th - Kagawa Takamatsu DIME
    November 25th - Okayama PEPPER LAND
    November 27th - Hiroshima NAMIKI JUNCTION
    November 28th - Fukuoka BE-1
    November 30th - Osaka BIG CAT
    December 1st - Nagoya E.L.L
    December 5th - Yokohama CLUB 24
    December 7th - Mitto LIGHT HOUSE
    December 9th - Aomori QUARTER
    December 10th - Hakodate Bay City's Street
    December 12th - Sapporo KRAPS HALL
    December 13th - Morioka Club Change WAVE
    December 15th - Sendai CLUB JUNKBOX
    December 16th - Kouriyama #9
    December 19th - Nagano CLUB JUNKBOX
    December 20th - Nagoya JUNKBOX mini
    December 23rd - Takasaki FLEEZ
    January 7th - Tokyo Kousei Nenkan Kaikan

    Note that the aforementioned releases and tour will be the first for the band since guitarist/leader Ryouhei left on August 30th.

 

Ayabie:New Maxi Single

Source: Official Sites

  • On the 28th of June a new maxi single of Ayabie will be released: FAINT/topaz. There will be two versions released simultaneously. You will be able to decide between the version type a or b containing an 'extra' track each which can be read on your PC. The two videos are of LEMPICKA and Chou, which were filmed during their concert at ELL in Nagoya.

    The second press of their mini album Tetsu no shima will be released on the 19th of July.

 

Official drummer for Ayabie

Source: Official Sites

  • After 4 different support drummers, Ayabie finally have an official drummer: Kenzo.

 

Ayabie news

Source: Official Sites

  • Ayabie has already released several singles and a DVD in the past few months and theyfre still unstoppable! For October theyfve announced the release of another mini-album; EquAL pRayer 2 aLL. The mini-album will contain a CD and a DVD.

    Two initial presses will be for sale, the normal and the limited. The limited version edition will contain some extras, which can be accessed by computer.

    The band's upcoming EquAL pRayer 2 U tour which runs between November 18th and December 3rd will promote the release.

 

SCISSOR lineup change

Source: Official Sites

  • SCISSORfs official website has released the news that guitarist Reeno, who had only been a member of the group for a brief time has decided to leave the band. He will be performing his last concert with SCISSOR on the 17th of August.

    It has also been reported that TOWA (ex. FATIMA) will be the supporting drummer for Ayabie.

 

New Soroban single + Session band

Source: Official Sites

  • The indies band Soroban has just announced the release of a new single, called Charu. It will contain 2 tracks and the price is 1000 yen. Unfortunately this single seems to be only sold live again, at their gigs on May 11th and May 12th.

    The session-band Asorogy will play on May 15 at a festival organized by the magazine Hevn, and the line-up is as follows;

    Vocals: Aoi of     Ayabie
    Guitar: Yumehito of     Soroban
    Bass: Saburo of     Gift
    Drums: Aki of Plu'to

 

Three singles for Ayabie

Source: Official Sites

  • The quartet Ayabie has announced a new release, but it's not only 1 maxi-single, they'll release three!

    All the singles contain 2 (different) tracks, and a bonus DVD which contains a PV (a different PV for each release as well).
    The first one will be released on June 10, called ~igyou no sou no doujisha~ taikanshiki zenya, the second on on July 10 called ~kakoyakasuresakebishi~ tsukikoi" and the last one will be released on August 10, called ~manatsuyukitorokerushyougen~ kiss me snow.

 

Neverending Ayabie...

Source: Official Sites

  • Ayabie released a video-clips DVD on December 21st, a maxi-single on 29th, and a concept mini-album (tetsu no shima) today.

    They will also release a single, M, limited to 5000 copies, on February 10th: It will contain two songs and a 24 pages booklet, format A4, all of this for 2,100yens. On March 21st, they will release a new album, with ten songs and a bonus-DVD including daikei and Misery in the Desk.

    Finally, they will play a one-man concert on April 1st at Shibuya O-East, after playing at several events in March.