BACCHUS in English

In a turnaround from the norm, my personal life has been busy lately with participating in a wedding and other things. More things to celebrate is always good, but it's still busy. Anyway, it's almost time to go to Australia. It's my first time in the southern hemisphere, so I'll try not to be defeated by the reversed climate. We're finally going. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in each city.

The other day I went to see two legendary bands. One was the legendary black metal band MAYHEM. I really enjoyed the black magic styled stage setup. The other band was the temporarily reunited AT THE GATES. This is a band that had a lot of influence on modern metal bands. I had so much fun, I lost myself in the show. It was an amazing experience.

I think our staging at the Osaka live the other day was a little more aggressive than usual due to some influences. I also thought it was a pretty good idea to have a talk break during the live. Next will be Australia. I wonder what kinds of people we'll meet?

The Toyama live has ended without incident. Everyone gave us a warm welcome, and it was a really fun live. We had a little extra time so we did an MC break, and I think it gave everyone a chance to see what an interesting character Ryo-chan is. At the party afterward, I ate pheasant sashimi for the first time. It didn't really seem like poultry. Everyone in Toyama, thank you very much.

When we go to various places on tour, I usually promise everyone that we'll come back someday. But sometimes there are places we can't go back to due to certain circumstances. But of course, I still never forget about those times. This time I'm keeping my promise. Everyone in Toyama, look forward to it, ok?

The cherry blossoms have their color, and spring is finally here. When I'm out in the pleasant evening air, for some reason it gives me a sad, lonely feeling. A sensation that I could just disappear then and there. Then I come back to myself and start walking again. Seems like I don't have time to be immersed in memories right now.

So it's April now. I think a lot of people are trying to make a new start. It's a time of expectation and anxiety. Even for people who aren't, this might be the chance to take a step forward with a new mindset. Let's all do our best.

When I see stuff like this, it makes me want to go blond again.

NEGATIVE
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nXDHJbEBChE

Today is the death anniversary of Randy Rhoads, former Ozzy Osbourne Band guitarist. He was a great man who had a major influence on many hard rock/heavy metal guitarists. May he rest in peace.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gGdstwaxhcU

It's March now, but still it's as cold as ever. So thanks to that I still can't wear the new coat I bought recently that I really like. I wish it was just a little warmer.

I went to see a movie the other day. It was about a crazy barber. As always I really liked the feel it had to it. People get killed one by one, and that's pretty much all that can be called straightforward about it. It was originally a musical, so I really enjoyed the songs too.

Actually, almost all the work on our new album is done, but I've been making some changes and things to make it even better, so it's not quite finished. I think the songs will sound even better than the versions we've been playing at our live shows. It's still a little early, but look forward to it, ok?

BLOOD
Since the first edition full album VENGEANCE for BLOOD INTEGRAL EDITION by BLOOD released in 2006 has sold out, a new album containing remastered versions of all the songs, VENGEANCE for BLOOD INTEGRAL EDITION, will be released to mark the 6th anniversary of BLOOD's formation. It will include 4 additional songs that were not included in LIMITED EDITION, including a remix by label-mates Virgins O.R. Pigeons. The first edition, which will be limited to 300 copies, will include a DVD featuring the sold out VENGEANCE for BLOOD LIVE in Mexico.
Industrial / Gothic / Metal

3rd album [VENGEANCE for BLOOD INTEGRAL EDITON]
CD+DVD / CRCD-30 / $35 / BLOOD 3rd period / limited 300 / March 26, 2008 Release

DISC 1 [CD]
1. eien wo samayou, fukusyu geki no makuake
2. THE FUNERAL FOR HUMANITY
3. BLIND
4. Unforgiven
5. yamini ikisazu ketsuzoku, yurusarezaru tsumi to sono mukui
6. D.T.M.H.
7. Under The Sensual Moon...
8. tanmei
9. orikasanaru sikkoku no meikyu ni kurikaesu higeki no rasen
10. I remember you
11. Forever lost
12. Awakening
13. VICE
14. Se lever
15. rasen no yukusue
16. Wings of The Rebellion
17. VOICES
18. CAUGHT IN THE SPIRAL
19. NEVERMORE
20. VENGEANCE for BLOOD
21. Sleeping 'till...
22. Under The Sensual Moon...（Virgins O.R. Pigeons remix）

DISC 2 [DVD]
November 5, 2005 Live at Circo Volador in Mexico
1. THE FUNERAL FOR HUMANITY
2. BLIND
3. I remember you
4. Forever lost
5. Awakening
6. Se lever
7. Under The Sensual Moon...
8. Unforgiven9. D.T.M.H.
10. NEVERMORE


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