V A M P S

*Disclaimer: This is NOT an official VAMPS page. ;) "We're called the, 'VAMPS' 'cause we're asleep during daytime." VAMPS was formed by HYDE (vocalist/L'Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z (guitarist/Oblivion Dust) in early spring 2008. Although, HYDE and K.A.Z have actually been working together since 2003. For HYDE's 3rd solo album, "FAITH," K.A.Z co-produced all the songs on the album and wrote five songs off the album, including the hit single, "SEASON'S CALL." In the Summer of 2006, K.A.Z joined HYDE as the lead guitarist for his 2006 "FAITH Tour," which included dates in the United States. VAMPS have just successfully completed their first U.S. tour, which included shows on both the east coast and west coast. To date, VAMPS have released four singles: "LOVE ADDICT," "I Gotta Kick Start Now," "EVANESCENT," and "Sweet Dreams." They have also released their self-titled debut album, "VAMPS," which is also available on iTunes (just like their singles). The year 2010 was the year of VAMPS, as they released their highly-anticipated second album, "BEAST" and embarked on their first world tour, which included shows in the United States, Chile, China, Spain, and France. They united fans of different races and cultures, thus defining what it means for music to transcend the language barriers. Although both HYDE and K.A.Z are still involved with their respective bands (L'Arc~en~Ciel/Oblivion Dust), their exciting and interesting musical journey continues. As HYDE so eloquently puts it: "We are VAMPS, born today. Will you love us?"

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HYDERoom Staff Diary - 06.01.18

HYDERoom Staff Diary – 06.01.18

  HYDERoom Staff Diary – 06.01.2018 Malaysia ~ Taiwan from JIN

*Original Japanese to Spanish translation by Danyciel Takarai.

May 12th

And Malaysia is the first site where most of the staff was removed. There were many people who went to Singapore, but that is a different country from Malaysia (although it was originally the same country, but became independent).

And I was not very aware that…

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HYDERoom Staff Diary - 05.16.18

HYDERoom Staff Diary – 05.16.18

  HYDERoom Staff Diary – 05.16.2018 Hong Kong from JIN

*Original Japanese to Spanish translation by Danyciel Takarai.

May 16th

Today’s venue in Hong Kong is the STAR HALL in the Kowloon District. It is a large enclosure that is located inside a modern shopping mall, which is different to the precincts of Shanghai and Beijing which had a strong sense of history.

And we are venturing into the…

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HYDERoom Staff Diary - 05.05.18

HYDERoom Staff Diary – 05.05.18

  HYDERoom Staff Diary – 05.05.2018 Beijing from JIN

*Original Japanese to Spanish translation by Danyciel Takarai.

May 5th

And we travelled from Shanghai to Beijing on the Chinese bullet train! This is perhaps the most intense movement with “On the road feeling” that we will have on our Asia Tour.

And it was enjoyed by the members, as well as by the Staff. Of course I took a picture from this…

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How to Order from the VAMPROSE Store (For Overseas Fans)

How to Order from the VAMPROSE Store (For Overseas Fans)

Ordering from the VAMPROSE store should be easy – and it is, if you’re living in Japan. However, for those living overseas it can be quite a challenge. SO! This tutorial is designed to help guide you through the process. But first! Here is what you need before you get started:

A credit card (typically, debit cards don’t work, so you may need to use an actual credit card, i.e. AMEX, MasterCard,…

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HYDERoom Staff Diary - 05.07.18

HYDERoom Staff Diary – 05.07.18

  HYDERoom Staff Diary – 05.07.2018 Shanghai from JIN

*Original Japanese to Spanish translation by Danyciel Takarai.

May 2nd

And finally the 「HYDE ACOUSTIC CONCERT TOUR 2018 – BLACK MASS ASIA -」 has started, and with a load of foreign energy JIN, who hasn’t written to you since October of last year, writes to you this time for the HYDERoom STAFF DAIRY.

And because I am participating in the same…

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VAMPS 10th Anniversary Project

This year, 2018, marks VAMPS’ official 10th Anniversary. That means it has been 1 DECADE since VAMPS first got together and began creating extraordinary music. This also means that it has been 1 DECADE of triumphs and many struggles along the way. So, to celebrate this momentous occasion, the VAMPS + American Street Team + is putting together a project that consists of two parts. Read on below…

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VAMPS fan club event usually known as “VAMPADDICT -WINTER-” each year, but this year, for the first time, it is held as a HYDE solo fan club event in Naeba!

Entitled, “HYDERoom presents SNOW MONSTER HOTEL 2018!”

What’s that! As HYDE wrote the blog about the result of various problems, he thought about trying the theme of a horror hotel! So we steadily prepared for HYDE’s idea.

Arriving at Naeba a little early, [HYDE] immediately left for the slopes~!

During a break, [he] decides on what to eat at the food court..

    The fans wouldn’t expect him to come to a common place such as a food court, And no one recognized him (*LOL*)

Eventually, he lost to the temptation of miso ramen.

And rehearsals for the performance were planned around the evening at the venue, so YUKI and ASH were called by saying, “Okay in the room” and they started practicing in the room [to be used] for the waiting room.

This time YUKI played the guitar and ASH participated in the chorus, and HYDE sang as the trio formed together.

They were practicing as three people with perfect, raw sounds with no microphone.

    After that, we all headed for dinner!

Speaking of Niigata sake!

While delightfully enjoying sake,

TERU of GLAY joined us!!!!

How luxurious of a feast it is

[There was] so much excitement that TERU [and HYDE] drew portraits of each other with an app!

  TERU

HYDE

  “In the event we have a picture-drawing corner…”

TERU: “Oh, it’s fun! I want to go too!”

So, it was a rushed decision for TERU to join the event!!! (*LOL*)

The next morning, everyone gathered and headed for the slopes!

    Well, here’s a problem! Who is in this photo?

From the left: DJ レフティ (Lefy – aka “@LeftyMonsterP” on Twitter), ASH, HYDE, TERU, Yutaka Kyan, YUKI, Pele Kusuda (friendship appearance)

Was ~

Or perhaps I should say, they could just not stay, playing

[They had to] finish the rehersal, change clothes, and the event starts!

But then an emergency situation hit!

I was asked by Mr. Kuro-chan, who had a beard as a prop, but the adhesion was weak, so an announcement was made

[The beard] is ruined, so it must be removed…

“Ok, I’ll draw it~” said HYDE who drew the beard.

  As one would expect HYDE,

[Used] permanent marker! (*LOL*)

That’s how the event started!

[The event] started like the horror movie “The Shining.”

    This is the image of the members, but it’s actually an altered image,

Actually, various parts [of the photo] are altered and collaged together.

Kuro-chan’s swept back hair is taken from DiCaprio’s head (*LOL*)

  The performers are set as characters that are employees of the SNOW MONSTER HOTEL.

Manager: Kuro-chan Bellboy: YUKI Chef: ASH DA HERO Maid: Yutaka Kyan Owner: HYDE

Everyone’s [role] is well suited!

    By the way, special surpise guest TERU also appears!!

    I thought he was joking at the table when they were drinking, I did not think he’d truly come out….!!

TERU is a “guest” who came to stay at the hotel,

It’s supposed to be hospitable, but he became involved in a punishment game for some reason…. (*LOL*)

In the drawing event, YUKI demonstrated a wonderful talent.

For the punishment game, YUKI impersonated Chumimi Blouson* (comedic actress)….

    with B, TERU, and HYDE, is it not risky!?

TERU participated in two games – “Picture drawing word game*” (*word game in which the players must give a word starting with the last syllable of the word given by the previous player) and “Musician rating check!”

After the evented ended, they toasted while watching the fireworks from atop the slopes ♪

    Day 1 of the Naeba event is not finished yet!

At the night’s DJ event, everyone at SNOW MONSTER HOTEL is drunk and excitment runs through an exciting place!!

TERU and Pele Kusuda who came as guests also came together to the event!

    The party continued until late even after the DJ event ended….

Well, our hotel employees had been drinking until late, Said “I’m hungover” while heading down the slopes in the morning.

    Moreover, they all wore matching SNOW MONSTERS parkas!!

Everyone is well-suited

T-shirts and parkas of the event “If everyone at the hotel is wearing them, then I can identify the SNOW MONSTERS team” HYDE thought as he designed the items.

HYDE is also watching the slopes.

TERU who appeared on the first day was scheduled to return the second day too!

The SNOW MONSTERS team was united on the second day, Before the event, they formed a circle of hands (*LOL*)

      At the rating corner on the first day, everyone who is supposed to be a leading musician made a lot of mistakes,

On the second day, the results were also disasterous with challenges such as sake tasting and bass sound listening….

By the way, on the second day, HYDE held onto the third-class musician spot, On the first day, he got the result of “fake musician.” (*LOL*)

    After much laughter in the game, everyone is ready for a live!

This time, Since it’s winter, the song “winterfall” [Then] HYDE sang for the first time live “KISS OF DEATH” “BLESS” he wanted to sing while watching the Pyeonchang Olympics. The three songs were delivered.

    The event of three hours with laughter and tears for two days was successfully completed.

Then, on the second day, the DJ event burst into GLAY’s “Yuuwaku” and L’Arc’s “HONEY” as people sang enthusiastically!!

    The two-day DJ event also ended successfully, The next morning, HYDE watched the finale of this year’s Naeba event as well!

Although, it rained the next morning unfornately, Many people still gathered on the slopes.

This year’s slopes event was had a limited time and place, so if you were at the right place at the right time, you would be able to encounter HYDE, 100%!

But, your cooperation is also necessary!

Although, the place was designated in order for everything to be carried out safely for HYDE (and others), so thanks to everyone for following the rules and awaiting for HYDE’s handshake.

    We also received tremendous cooperation from the staff at Naeba Ski Resport. Thank you very much!

With this, SNOW MONSTER HOTEL 2018 has successfully ended!

Thank you very much to everyone who stayed at our hotel!

Every year, we like to spend the end of winter with you, We’ll do our best to be able to operate again next year.

We look forward to seeing you come again!

  HYDERoom Staff Diary – 03.18.18 VAMPS fan club event usually known as "VAMPADDICT -WINTER-" each year, but this year, for the first time, it is held as a HYDE solo fan club event in Naeba!

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HYBLOG - 03.07.2018

HYBLOG – 03.07.2018

This year’s annual solo event was held in Naeba. Anyway, I turned over a new leaf! I wanted to not only feel interesting, but artistic too.   For fans, it’s nice to have a live, It is fundamental that everyone can easily enjoy it without hesitation While maintaining the variety of the direction like past lives, It’s good to put forth a theme and make it a cute project… Since the event is at the…

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HYBLOG - 12.07.2017

HYBLOG – 12.07.2017

About the break 12.07.2017 I’m sorry for the big shock. The new album response, and the increased quality of the lives [was a bit much], I decided to take a break. The members and the staff were [working together] enthusiastically, But then there were some issues in the relationship, and I realized the best thing to do was take a “break.” It was possible to take a break without announcing it, But…

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HYBLOG - 11.29.2017

HYBLOG – 11.29.2017

Everyday 11.29.2017 I’m having a very relaxing life everyday, recently. Most of the work is [completed] sufficiently via email. It’s a convenient world where you can work anywhere with WiFi. Now, I mostly arrange the Black Mass songs and confirm the goods. I am cured of the cough I had since I caught a cold in South America. I started singing songs little by little. I was a bit tired because of…

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[yingdraws]

Drew modern dad!Laurent to take a break from commission work. I am convinced Laurent loves dressing the baby in all sorts of different onesies :D

[yankihachi]

Capriweek 2k17 Day 4: Legacy/ “He would do anything for his little brother.”

“It went both ways with those two. They were devoted to one another.”

I’ve always thought of Auguste with long hair, actually I was on team ponytail smaurent but I didn’t like how it turned out when I tried.

So I was crying ugly while making this. I need a good, happy AU, where Auguste, Laurent and Damen is happy. (Plan to do all the prompts, just not… on time)

[biscuitkunart]

rainy days

[yingdraws]

“There was just enough light to make out the two figures there”

This is bit of an experimental drawing with low contrast/saturation. It’s not my headcanon, but I drew Laurent with long hair because an Anon requested it :)

[chu-123]

‘Listen to me.’

[petitster]

“…there is someone I want you to meet”

because i had to. The Adventures of Charls, the Veretian Cloth Merchant.

THANK YOU C.S. Pacat for this wonderful short story I’m cryinggggg

[thacmis]

“My mother planted these gardens,” said Damen. “Do you like them? They’re ours now.”

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