Headline: end of season highlights Japan&Anime Party @ 8ball, Thessaloniki 15^th of July! Brand new collaborations: NEU+MANIA, VisualJam. ____________________________________________________________ 08 – 07 – 2010 July’s Featured Band There’s a new Featured Band on Sakura Syndrome! Reschwa Limize was the Secret Band presented at the 17^th of April Japan&Anime Party, Athens! Click the “Featured Band” tab or click here to see the article! ♦ ♦ ♦ 30 – 06 – 2010 Japan & Anime Party – Graduation Sakura Syndrome found a new home! We celebrate the last event of this season, in a comfortable, fully air-conditioned environment, commonly known as 8ball club Japan&Anime Party – Graduation! SOMA prize draw – Win copies of his latest CD release with the title Kyourangenbu EP! Fill out the coupons you will find at the DJ booth. Who is SOMA? Japanese artist from Nagoya, that recently moved to Athens, where he lives, creates and teaches Japanese. His music style could be summed up in the triptych Rock – Visual – Jpop in a wider, more experimental and interesting perspective. Check him out! http://www.myspace.com/somajapan [Shop, song samples etc] http://somajapan.bandcamp.com/ Also: - Cosplay with presents from our sponsor + extra presents by Sakura Syndrome [There will be no contest! All cosplays will receive a prize – first come first served!] - Secret Band Presentation! - All your favourite songs - Anime Music Videos - Surprises! Where: Thursday, 15th of July Where: 8ball club [Pindou 1 – Ladadika, Thessaloniki, Greece] Starts at: 21:00 Entrance: 5 € [+drink] Don't miss it! ♦ ♦ ♦ 19 – 05 – 2010 Comics Party @ 8ball 21^st May – Featuring Sakura Syndrome! Hello everyone! for the 10th consecutive year, the popular Comics fest, "Deka me tono" is taking place in Thessaloniki from the 17th til the 23rd of May at ath "French Institute - Galliko Institouto Thessalonikis". An exciting event will be taking place on the 21st of May [Friday], in order for the fest's participants to know each other, party to various sorts of rock music and win amazing prizes! This unique event aims to unite Comic, Fantasy, Visual Kei and Anime fans under the same roof, so make sure not to miss it! Somnium in Tenebris was kindly invited to participate as guest VJ for the night and will be bombarding the screen with the best Visual Kei and Anime rock videos! What's more, Cosplayers will have the chance to win some wonderful prizes! When: Friday the 21st of May Where: 8ball club [Pindou 1, Ladadika] Starts: 23:00 Entrance: 5euros See you all there! ♦ ♦ ♦ 01 – 05 – 2010 D=OUT new release and European Tour! D=OUT Euro Special Edition featuring an extra CD track, additional DVD with three music clips and an exclusive LIVE clip and -of course- an extra booklet with lyrics in English & Romaji. D=OUT is an outstanding young Visual Kei Band. Although they first started at the end of 2006, they already have an extensive fan base both in Japan and Europe, their releases frequently selling out in short periods of time. With their first full album “ZIPANG” –also released in Europe- and their first Tour through Europe in May 2009 he five guys proofed already their talents in front of an European audience. And now they are ready for the second round! D=OUT - the “patriotic Entertainers“ are enchanting enthusiastic fans all over the world with their exceptional flair! After over almost one year Nippon Rockers from D=OUT finally release their next album End of April! “CARNIVAL Ukiyo” contains –like the title forebodes it already- a colourful and crazy parade of 12 new songs. This Euro Special Edition includes furthermore an Extra-Track (SAKURA Refrain), three music clips & an exclusive LIVE clip on the DVD. On this new records it’s again singer Kouki’s unique voice as well as D=OUT’s grandiose guitar & bass sounds that make you want to rock immediately. With “CARNIVAL Ukiyo” the listener do not only receive a full load of exotic tunes from Japan but also some great rock music in it’s best. European Tour dates [CARNIVAL Ukiyo]  Tour 2010 28.05. Finland - Helsinki / Gloria 29.05. Poland - Gdynia / Ucho 30.05. Germany - Hamburg / Knust 01.06. Netherlands - Utrecht / Tivoli de Helling 02.06. Germany - Cologne / Underground 04.06. France - Paris / Trabendo 05.06. Germany - Munich / Backstage Official Website: http://d-out.net/ ♦ ♦ ♦ 24 – 04 – 2010 Goodbye Cofix! Thank you to everyone who joined J&A Party on Friday night, which sadly was meant to be our very last event at Cofix. For several years, Cofix has been a popular meeting place for all sorts of positive people around the city. For the last 2,5 years, it’s also been the home of J&A Party and the keyword to countless great memories for all of us. Tonight, Cofix is throwing one last – goodbye- party and promises “a sequel”. THANK YOU for everything guys, you’re the best. We'll never forget you! See you tonight! ♦ ♦ ♦ 23 – 03 -2010 TONIGHT! - Japan&Anime Party [Starwave Records Collaboration Event Vol.2] Sakura Syndrome in collaboration with Starwave Records, is proud to present another exciting event, full of fresh music, anime, cosplay and lots of surprises! Japan& Anime Party- Starwave Records Collaboration Event Vol.2 [the fool Release Party] In order to celebrate the release of “Go motherfucker”, the new maxi-single by electro-rock band, the fool, Sakura Syndrome is doing an exclusive video presentation of all their new songs, plus extra live performances! the fool are one of the powerful new entries of Starwave Records, possibly the most promising indies record label at the moment. the fool may be a relatively new band, but they’re already creating the best impressions among fans worldwide! http://www.thefool-web.com/ http://www.myspace.com/thefooljapan http://www.starwaverecords.jp/ Also: -    Cosplay Contest + extra presents by Sakura Syndrome -    Secret Band Presentation [in every event we recommend a new, exciting band to the Greek audience] -    All your favourite tunes -    Anime Music Videos -    Surprises! [All contests end by 12:30 a.m.] When: Friday, the 23^rd of April Where: Cofix [Lori Margariti 11, Thessaloniki] Time: 21:00 Entrance: 4 euros [drink included] All this and much more only at Japan&Anime Party – Starwave Records Collaboration Event Vol.2 [the fool Release Party] ♦ ♦ ♦ 06 – 04 – 2010 Japan&Anime Party – CLJ Records Collaboration Event Sakura Syndrome in collaboration with CLJ Records, is proud to present another exciting event, full of fresh music, anime, cosplay and lots of surprises! Japan&Anime Party – CLJ Records Collaboration Event Vol. 2 [SuG Release Party] In order to celebrate the release of “TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL”, the new album by positive rock band, SuG, Sakura Syndrome is doing an exclusive CD presentation to the Greek audience! Lucky winners will go home with a collectible copy of the album, kind courtesy of CLJ Records! Also: - SuG Contest! We’re giving away collectible copies of “TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL”! Just fill out the coupon you’ll find at the bar -    Cosplay Contest + extra presents by Sakura Syndrome -    Secret Band Presentation -    Your favourite music -    Anime Music Videos -    Surprises [All contests end by 12:30 a.m.] When: Saturday, the 17^th of April Where: DaSein [Solomou 12, Plateia Exarheion, Athens] Time: 21:00 Entrance: 3,5 euros [drink included] All this and much more only at Japan&Anime Party – CLJ Records Collaboration Event Vol. 2 [SuG Release Party] ♦ ♦ ♦ 16 – 03 – 2010 Athens event updates and new event announcement! We are glad to announce that the 17^th of April event in Athens will be an Official Release party for the adorable, heavy positive rock band, SuG! This event is a collaboration with CLJ Records, which will be giving out SuG freebies to our dedicated audience! ♦ What’s more, a new event for Thessaloniki has just been confirmed! 23^rd of April, at our favourite party place, Cofix [Lori Margariti, 11]! More details announced soon! ♦ ♦ ♦ 03 – 03 – 2010 April event, new featured band Hisashiburi! Real life can be very busy, so we apologize for the lack of updates recently. First of all, a new event has been confirmed for April the 17^th, at DaSein, Athens! More details very soon! Secondly, there’s a new featured band on the website and it’s none other than Kαin! Check out the article by clicking on the “Featured Band” tab or on the picture below! ♦ Last but not least, regarding the Secret Band that was presented at our February 5^th event, please welcome Gabriels Stiletto! Gabriels Stiletto emerged from the ashes of the band "gadget". They're an alternative rock band, fronted by the charismactic fashion designer/vocalist/guitarist/composer KENZO-A. Gabriels Stiletto, sound like a mix of "heavy metal, psychedelia, funk, gothic rock and glam rock". KENZO-A previously designed for the popular street fashion brand "Stigmata" and recently launched his own clothing brand, "Rituals". Born in the heart of underground Tokyo, "gadget" who was active until December 2009, renamed to  Gabriels Stiletto, after the departure of their guitarist, gained international recognition, which resulted in two European tours in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Gabriels Stiletto is currently recording their debut album, that will hit the stores worldwide! http://www.myspace.com/gabrielsstiletto http://www.thecabal.jp/rituals/ ♦ ♦ ♦ 28 – 01 – 2010 Friday, 5^th of February event details Sakura Syndrome in collaboration with the newly-founded Starwave Records presents another exciting event, full of fresh music, anime, cosplay and lots of surprises! Japan&Anime Party – Starwave Records Sponsored Event Vol.1! In the light of the 4th anniversary of Japan&Anime Party, an event that marked the start of a new era in alternative entertainment in Greece and Sakura Syndrome’s recent collaboration with Starwave Records, we present a super special Cosplay+Double Release Party! Starwave Records – the new creation of the restless Kiwamu [Ex-BLOOD, GPKISM]. Starwave Records is a sister company of Darkest Labyrinth, specializing in Visual Kei, while stating a powerful presence, since its very first releases are already anticipated by fans worldwide. The audience of Thessaloniki will have the unique chance to listen to the new releases of Luzmelt and LIX.! Luzmelt – swallowed scenery [Release: 24th February] LIX. – Noah [Release: 5th February] As always: -    Cosplay Contest -    Secret Band Presentation -    Your favourite music -    Anime Music Videos -    Surprises When: Friday, the 5th of February Where: Cofix [Lori Margariti 11,Thessaloniki. Greece] Time: 21:00 Entrance: 4 euros [drink included] Vol.1! ♦ ♦ ♦ 15 – 01 – 2010 CreatureCreature news and 01/09 Secret Band details Exciting news for CreatureCreature! According to the band’s official press release, “following a week with two shows in Shanghai and two shows in Tokyo, Creature Creature announced to an enthusiastic audience at Budokan that the band will be recording with a May 26, 2010 release on Danger Crue Records.” We will sure be waiting with impatience! ♦ Many thanks to all of you who turned up on Saturday night and had fun until the early morning hours! Also, congratulations to the lucky winners who won the marvellous, collectible DEAD END goods, kindly offered by Danger Crue Records! Secret Band of the night was a remarkable new unit, under the name SEVEN! Do you recognise the faces? SEVEN is the new band of SANA, Michiru and Kazutake, all former members of popular Visual Kei band, MASK [2003-2006]. KIRA [ex- G-zas] is SEVEN’s vocalist and the band is currently in search of a drummer. SEVEN released their first single “Killer Tune”, under Bellwood Records [a division of King Records] on September 2009, in collaboration with ex-Luna Sea drummer, Shinya! Their second single with the title “Stay”, will feature a CD,DVD & 16-page booklet [limited edition] and it’s scheduled to hit the stores in spring 2010. We can only expect the best from this promising, powerful combination called SEVEN! Official Website: http://www.s-v-n.jp/ SANA’s official website: http://sana.vc/ ♦ ♦ ♦ 08 – 01 – 2010 Happy new year + lots of news! Happy New Year everyone! First post of the year is full of good news! First off, there’s a new event coming up on February 5 in Thessaloniki [Cofix], which also marks the start of Sakura Syndrome’s new collaboration with the newly founded Visual Kei record label, Starwave Records! Starwave Records is a sister company of Darkest Labyrinth, also founded and managed by Kiwamu. Japan&Anime Party [Starwave Records 1^st collaboration event] Double Release party for Luzmelt and LIX, two very promising new Visual Kei bands! When: Friday the 5^th of February Where: Cofix [Lori Margariti 11], Thessaloniki Time: 21:00 Entrance: 4euros [includes drink] ♦ New Releases from Starwave Records! SUICIDE ALI / Aoi Ookami ga Mita Zekkei on sale December 23, 2009 DVD contains the PV for [Aoi Ookami ga Mita Zekkei] from the full album [Daiyon no Waltz], plus live videos of 2 songs recorded at their Tokyo and Osaka oneman live shows in August. This is the first video release by SUICIDE ALI to be distributed throughout Japan. The booklet contains artist photos taken by ts9, who has also taken photographs for Seileen and other artists. 1st DVD [Aoi Ookami ga Mita Zekkei] Nov 27, 2009 Online shop & Live show pre-sale Dec 23, 2009 Release Disc number: CRDB-305 Distrubution: Daiki Sound, CD baby, Tainted Reality Code 7 Limited: 300 Price: $21 Picture label & 12page booklet Playlist: 01. Aoi Ookami ga Mita Zekkei 02. Rebandyisyu ringu (live) 03. Tadashii mahou no tsukurikata (live) official WebSite http://www.suicideali.com/ Online shop: http://darkestlabyrinth.ocnk.net/ ♦ Luzmelt 1st mini-album [swallowed scenery] The first of two back-to-back monthly releases by the newly formed band Luzmelt! "Illusion and the near future: the fusion of two delicate world views." The first mini-album has been confirmed to coincide with the debut of Luzmelt, who represents the darkness of and the light sought after by people who have lost their hearts. It will include 4 tracks likely to become standards of their live shows and 1 instrumental track. Their first sponsored oneman live in commemoration of their formation, [Supernova explosion], has been confirmed for February 10, 2010! Line-up: vocal: yuhma guitar: asuka guitar: kaie bass: zig drums: miu Promotion: Cure Vol.77 2pages advertisement & Cure Vol.78 interview Live schedule February 10, 2010 Meguro Rokumeikan (oneman) Luzmelt 1st mini album [swallowed scenery] Feb 24, 2010 Release Disc number：SWLM-1 Label：Starwave Records Distribution：Daiki Sound, Tainted Reality, CD baby, Code 7 Price：21USD Picture label & 16pages booklet Limited：1000copies Playlist： 1. En la tierra 2. isotope 3. blind scope 4. Jishoku 5. re [L] ight Links http://www.luzmelt.com/ http://www.myspace.com/luzmelt ♦ ♦ ♦ 24 -12 – 2009 Japan&Anime Party – XodiacK Pre-release party special! Merry Christmas everyone! Sakura Syndrome is back in Athens with another exciting event! Japan&Anime Party - XodiacK Pre-Release party special! Sakura Syndrome, in collaboration with the extraordinary "Galaxy Metal" band, XodiacK, is proud to present  "Shinra Bansho - Setsuri", XodiacK's long-awaited debut album, 6 whole days before it hits the stores! Released under German Visual Kei label, Gan-Shin! The Greek audience will enjoy an exclusive priority to experience the full versions of the songs and watch rare videos that cannot be found anywhere else! XodiacK’ s concept is a cosmic-scaled fantastic yet destructive view of the cosmos. Influenced by the world view of Anime, Manga and Video Games, the band’s musical and aesthetic perception, aims to create an emotionally evoking, alternative universe. Their music ranges from strong, metal sounds with vocals from the depths of hell, to intensive melodic parts, crowned by dark, angelic rhapsodies.   ALSO ENJOY: Guest DJ set by Raven Sweetwater! - Cosplay Contest - Secret Band Presentation! Which band will we recommend you this time? - All your favourite songs and videos - All the fresh, new releases - Surprises, eye candy, lots of video rarities and extra free goodies! When: Saturday, the 9th of January Where: DaSein [Solomou 12, Plateia Exarheion], ATHENS, GREECE Time: 21:00 Entrance: FREE ♦ ♦ ♦ 21 – 12 – 2009 GPKISM x Seileen new tour + New Featured Band Darkest Labyrinth has announced a new tour for GPKISM and Seileen! ♦ What’s more, new featured band is DEAD END! Click on the picture below, or on the “Featured Band” tab up right! ♦ ♦ ♦ 18 – 12 – 2009 Brand new collaborations! Sakura Syndrome is very proud to announce two, brand new collaborations! As you can see in our, recently updated, About section, two names have been added! One of them is of course BLOOD STAIN CHILD, [Secret Band of January 31^st 2009 event]. An outstanding group which incorporates lots of different influences, ranging from anime songs, to trance, techno, to melodic death metal and Lolita fashion! [click on the pic above] The second name might sound familiar to many, since it carries a rather long and important musical history on its back. [click on the pic above] Kranze is an indies record label owned by Yukiya Fujita, former singer and frontman of D≒sire and JILS, now in Kαin. Yukiya has been an important figure in the Visual Kei scene since 1992 and still continues to represent quality music in the scene. Sakura Syndrome already introduced two of Kranze’ s artists through the “Secret Band” feature, first of which was The Bullet [3^rd of April ’09 event] and second one was Kαin [ 11 December ’09 event] ♦ ♦ ♦ 17 – 12 – 2009 After-party feedback , SOUL magazine article about SS Popular cultural magazine, SOUL, is featuring a 2-page article on Sakura Syndrome and cosplay on its December 2009 issue. Magazine is available both in Thessaloniki and Athens, so make sure to check it out! Magazine features pictures of our 25^th September party: Darkest Labyrinth Sponsored event. A big thank you to SOUL and to everyone who participated in the creation of this wonderful article! ♦ Also thank you all for participating in Sakura Syndrome’s Christmas special event! It was a wonderful night with lots of interesting happenings and presentations! Secret band of the night was Kαin! One of Somnium’s personally favourite bands, Kαin is a dark, atmospheric rock group, formed 2007.07.07. Members are: Yukiya (ex-JILS/ex-D≒sire) on vocals, Shige (ENDLESS, ex-D≒sire) on guitar, Ichiro (ex-JILS, ex-DAS:VASSER) on bass, Atsushi (IBIZA, ex-WAIL) on drums and Akihito Fujiwara (ex-NANA) as manipulator. Kαin belong to Kranze Label, owned by Yukiya Fujita. Links: http://www.kranze.net/Kain/index.html http://www.myspace.com/yukiyafujita ♦ ♦ ♦ 02 – 12 – 2009 Japan&Anime Party – Somnium’s Unbirthday Christmas Special event! Sakura Syndrome gets you into the perfect festive mood with a sparkling new Theme event! - Japan&Anime Party : Somnium's Unbirthday X-mas special! In collaboration with Darkest Labyrinth records and the immensely historical band, DEAD END, this event will feature a triple release party! - Vanished Empire Vanished Empire, have finally released their long anticipated debut album, "Theater of Tragedy". Audience's favourite, DJ Chihiro and Dee Lee (2bullet), the members of Vanished Empire, create intense, obscure, industrial sounds for you to devour. - HimemaniK HimemaniK's debut album, is neatly titled " Wanna be a figurine" . The band describes itself as "moe electro rock", combining electro, rock and industrial, with the adorable voice of Himemiya Mio, while DJ ManiK takes care of the compositions.  - DEAD END ©DEAD END - photo by Mote Sinabel. DEAD END is back with a new album, titled after the Greek word “Metamorphosis” which means “transformation”. The band’s transformed image and sound, resurrects the vivid history of DEAD END, while setting the future pulse of Japan’s rock music scene.  DEAD END’s performance influenced many musicians and fascinated listeners alike. The band set a standard of technical excellence and left behind a new attitude and aesthetics for Japanese rock music. A leader in the Visual Kei movement, DEAD END returns and with its combustion, shakes us and lead us somewhere unknown. “Metamorphosis” was produced and released under Danger Crue Records. And of course: - Secret Band Presentation! Which band will we recommend you this time? Find out after the contest results! - All your favourite songs and videos - All the fresh, new releases - Cosplay Contest with prizes courtesy of Cineshop - Surprises, eye candy, lots of video rarities and extra goodies! When: Friday, the 11th of December Where: Cofix (Lori Margariti 11) Time: 21:00 Entrance: 4€ (drink included) All this and much more only at Japan&Anime Party , Somnium's Unbirthday Christmas special! Join the hottest event in town and party with us until morning! ♦ ♦ ♦ 20 – 10 – 2009 CLJ Records news update CLJ Records has just announced their collaboration with A.S.S. Concert&Promotion and along with that a new tour! UnsraW Live on tour 2010 04.02.2010 - NL - Utrecht, Tivoli De Helling 05.02.2010 - S - Stockholm, Klubben 06.02.2010 - F - Paris,Trabendo 08.02.2010 - G - Cologne, Underground 09.02.2010 - G - Munich, Backstage 10.02.2010 - G - Hamburg, Knust Tickets available as of November 20th! ♦ Also news from The Gazette! NEW LIVE DVD the GazettE TOUR 09 - DIM SCENE – FINAL AT SAITAMA SUPER ARENA 2-DVD set featuring extra booklet with lyrics in English & Romaji. Limited Edition: 3-DVD set featuring extra footage on a third DVD, special 60-page-booklet and special packaging. Regular Edition: Limited Edition: THE LIVE DVD: The brand-new Live DVD contains the GazettE’s great tour final at Saitama Super Arena from 5^th September on two discs. Besides their brand-new songs from the recent “DIM” album former well-known and popular the GazettE classics are played as well by the five guys. Burned on DVD, the band shows off with a fantastic mixture of energy, emotion, music & optic, that blows away the fans in the hall as well as the audience at home. The Limited Edition includes an additional extra DVD, a 60-page booklet and enchants the fans and collectors with a special package design! ♦ ♦ ♦ 19 – 10 – 2009 New Featured Band + updates Hisashiburi! Somnium just got back from a fully-booked business trip to Japan, hence the lack of updates for the past month. Sakura Syndrome is back on track now, with two brand new events for the winter season, as well as a new Featured Band! November’s Featured Band is none other than the historically important Creature Creature! They were first introduced to you through our “Secret Band Presentation” on the 10/10 Japan&Anime Party, Athens! Click on the picture below or the “Featured Band” tab to learn more about the band! ♦ Two new events are scheduled for this winter! Friday, December the 11^th @ Cofix, Thessaloniki – Japan & Anime Party [Somnium’s Unbirthday Christmas Party Special] Saturday, January the 9^th @ DaSein, Athens – Japan&Anime Party More details. Extras, posters and the such will be revealed soon! Check back often and/or follow us on facebook, myspace and twitter! ♦ ♦ ♦ 14 – 10 – 2009 Secret Band details revealed! - 25/9 The band that was presented during our “Secret Band Presentation” on the 25^th of September was no other than the amazing Art Cube! A band formed in 2007, by ex-members of Brain Hacker, the singer of Moi Dix Mois and the ex-drummer of The Piass! They took the scene by storm with their imposing compositions and striking visuals and are currently signed to Sequence Records. Art Cube are touring Europe at the moment! They dearly wished to visit Athens in October -and they almost did- , yet it only was a short notice and since I could never organize a sub-standard, hasty event, I postponed it for the next time they visit Europe! So be prepared, Greece! Links: http://art-cube.info/ http://www.myspace.com/artcubetrivalgoth ♦ ♦ ♦ 13 – 10 – 2009 Follow up A million thank you-s to everybody who came to our party on Saturday night! Despite the given transportation difficulties, the event was a HUGE success! I've honestly never seen so many people in an Athenian J-party  before! Each and everyone's smile is important and unique,  so we're constantly improving, bringing you high-quality events, through a musically educational and intensely informative tour for the newcomers and a series of pleasant surprises and reminiscence for the ones already familiar with the culture/music scene. Congratulations to the truly amazing cosplayers, we did our best to award as many costumes as possible. Last but not least, thank you to everybody who enjoyed our music and the people who helped before and during the event! Love DaSein! ♥ Be expecting more, world exclusive events, album presentations and...and...*hi-mi-tsu desu!*...surprises from Sakura Syndrome, Darkest Labyrinth, CLJ Records and new -yes new- collaborations! Lovely presents offered by: CLJ Records, Solaris, the sweet Dragonbunny, Tilt, Relax Your Soul Comics ♦ ♦ ♦ 05 – 10 – 2009 Somnium collaborates with Xodiack Like the title says, Somnium in Tenebris is from now on working for the promising Visual Kei band, Xodiack. Discussions had been going on for almost a year now, but eventually it’s official! Ganbarimasu! ♦ ♦ ♦ 01 – 10 – 2009 Featured Band for October: Xodiack! Sakura Syndrome’s new Featured Band is none other than the amazing Xodiack! Please click on the “Featured Band” tab to the Xodiack section! Their very promising, new album will soon be available from Gan-Shin, so make sure to keep an eye on them! ♦ ♦ ♦ 30 – 09 – 2009 Sakura Syndrome x CLJ Records Party on World Mental Health day! “10 October 2009 World Mental Health Day on 10 October raises public awareness about mental health issues. The Day promotes more open discussion of illnesses, and investments in prevention and treatment services. WHO statistics for 2002 show that 154 million people globally suffer from depression, only one form of mental illness.” Source: WHO Which is the best way to retain your mental health on a Saturday night? The answer lies in these two words: Visual Kei. Visual Kei has become widely popular, owing to its highly beneficiary effects. People who have experienced Visual Kei are known to become fitter, happier and more colourful. Try it today! Are you ready for a night of grandeur? In collaboration with CLJ Records, we are proud to present you our first, official Double Release Party! In order to celebrate their brand new signings, Sakura Syndrome and CLJ are giving YOU the opportunity to enjoy a super exclusive Release Party dedicated to the popular Visual Kei bands, SCREW and -OZ- ! The Release Party will feature exclusive audio and video material of SCREW and -OZ-, as well as live clips and loads more! In the light of the recent passing of Jasmine You, we will also hold a mini-tribute to Versailles. Guest DJ Set by Krizd! And of course: - Secret Band Presentation! Which band will we recommend you this time? Find out after the contest results! - All your favourite songs and videos - All the fresh, new releases - Cosplay Contest! - Free giveaways - Surprises! When: Saturday, the 10th of October Where: DaSein Arts and Spirits [Solomou 12, Plateia Eksarheion] Time: 21:00 Entrance: FREE All this and much more only at Japan&Anime Party x CLJ Records Party！ ♦ ♦ ♦ 29 – 10 – 2009 The Aftermath A million thank yous to everyone who turned up on Friday! I've never seen such a huge number of people before, so I was extra happy to play for all of you! GPKISM and Suicide Ali, received lots of well-deserved, positive attention, while your beloved Seileen and other Darkest Labyrinth artists&friends,  made people dance dance dance~ As far as the contests are concerned, Xini did their 4-month scholarship contest separately and the Big Winner will be notified by phone! Cineshop distributed their own contest coupons, the results of which we announced later on through the microphone. Congratulations to the top 5 winning cosplayers, as well as ALL the other cosplays who got 10% OFF their next purchase from Cineshop! I also have to state that I'm extremely happy to see more and more people attending the full event, from the beginning  til the very last, specific - notorious by now - song! YOU ROCK!!! Eventually, a big thank you goes to the people who offered their help before and during the event, it wouldn't have been perfect without you. Japan&Anime Party [Darkest Labyrinth Sponsored Event Vol.1] ended in SUCCESS. Task accomplished. ♦ ♦ ♦ 16 – 09 -2009 GPKISM Latin America Tour + NEW Darkest Labyrinth Release! As you might already know, GPKISM have embarked for a 1-month long tour in Latin America and will be headlining a festival in Australia in the end of October! Check out the dates below and make sure to tell your friends about it! GPKISM Latin America tour Sep 11 Super Rock (Buenos Aires / Argentina) Sep 12 Animaosasco (Sao Paulo / Brazil) Sep 13 HeyHoRockBar (Fortaleza / Brazil) Sep 19 Anime Fan (Porto Legre, Brazil) Sep 26 ConComics -Expo Guadalajara- (Guadalajara, Mexico) Sep 27 ConComics -Expo Guadalajara- (Guadalajara, Mexico) Oct 3 ConComics -CECONEXPO- (Morelia, Mexico) Oct 4 ConComics -CECONEXPO- (Morelia, Mexico) Oct 06 Escarabajo Blanco cafe-in store event- (Mexico city, Mexico) Oct 10 Veracon Expo (Veracruz, Mexico) Oct 11 Veracon Expo (Veracruz, Mexico) 　 Oct 31 Factory Theatre -Under the Blue Moon festival - (Sydney, Australia) ♦ In other news, the leading figure of the Japanese Industrial Music Scene, DJ Chihiro, along with the amazing Dee Lee [2 Bullet] will finally be releasing their first full album under the name Vanished Empire! Tokyo Gothic party wanderers may already know what I’m talking about, since Vanished Empire songs have been highly popular for quite a long time now. The CD will be in stores shortly and I assure you it was worth the wait! Vanished Empire 1st album [Theater of Tragedy] on sale November 13, 2009 Descend, Vanished Empire, beautiful and repulsive incarnation of darkness!! The ultimate dark impact unleashed by the leading figure of Japan's industrial scene, DJ Chihiro, and the genius Dee Lee (2 Bullet). Their first release includes remixes by Alien Vampires, Spectrum-X, and Leaether Strip. Their first live in commemoration of the CD's advance sale will be held at the Ikebukuro LIVE INN ROSA event, Club Theatic Show on October 11. Gothic / Electro 1st album [Theater Of Tragedy] Nov 13th, 2009 Release Label: Darkest Labyrinth Distrubution: Daiki Sound, CD baby, Tainted Reality Disc number: DLVE-1 Limited: 1000 Price: $25 Playlist: 01. Six Feet Under 02. Ghost 03. Ruined Garden 04. Combat-Hi=Psychosis 05. Farewell 06. Her Last Words 07. Hellfire Within Me 08. Ghost (Leaether Strip Mix) 09. Ruined Garden (Alien Vampires Mix) 10. Her Last Words (Spectrum-X Mix) official WebSite http://www.myspace.com/vanishedempire ♦ ♦ ♦ 15 – 09 – 2009 Darkest Labyrinth Radio Vol.2 + CLJ Records new signing! Darkest Labyrinth Radio Vol.2 will be up until next Monday, so don’t miss it! This week, Kiwamu introduces 6 more artists from his label! In other news, CLJ Records’s new band is –OZ-! You know them, you love them and finally they’re releasing their first album in Europe! Check out the details for both –OZ- and SCREW below!: -OZ- [VERSUS] European Special Edition <CD> 01. LAST Shell 02. FILMY 03. BLAZE 04. VENOM 05. Needle 06. Reservation 07. ATHENA 08. IN RUBBISH 09. M.D.M.A 10. MIGRANT 11. DETOX 12. Breathe trees <DVD> 01. FILMY (Music Clip) 02. Shangrila (Extra Live Clip) 03. ATHENA (Extra Live Clip) +featuring additional booklet with lyrics in English & Romaji SCREW [X-RAYS] Special Edition <CD> 1. answer 2. VII CARDINAL SINS 3. RUIN AND DREAD 4. DYSPNEA 5. Gen'ei no Kusari 6. dust box 7. Haze 8. BLACK MONSTER 9. FIREFLY 10. DRASTIC SLAVER 11. Yurikago <DVD> 1. Gen'ei no Kusari (Music Clip) Featuring extra booklet with with lyrics in English & Romaji ♦ ♦ ♦ 10 – 09 – 2009 Japan&Anime Party [Darkest Labyrinth Sponsored Event Vol.1] Sakura Syndrome kick-starts its 5th consecutive season with a super special event! When: Friday, the 25th of September Where: Cofix (Lori Margariti 11) Time: 21:00 Entrance: 4€ (drink included) Sakura Syndrome in collaboration with Darkest Labyrinth, the biggest japanese record label, specialising in darker, electronic, gothic sounds, with popular, pioneer artists such as BLOOD, GPKISM, BLAM HONEY, Suicide Ali , Seileen, Takuya Angel etc, are proud to present the first, official “Darkest Labyrinth Sponsored Event”! The event will feature rare audio-visual material of the label's artists, exclusive pre-release songs, as well as a Double Release Party!Listen to Suicide Ali's brand new album "Dai Yon no Waltz" and GPKISM's new single "Barathrum"! And of course: - Secret Band Presentation! Which band will we recommend you this time? Find out after the contest results! - All your favourite songs and videos - All the fresh, new releases - Cosplay Contest with prizes courtesy of Cineshop - Prize draw for one 4month scholarship for Japanese Lessons, courtesy of Xini School of Foreign Languages! - Free giveaways - Surprises! All this and much more only at Japan&Anime Party [Darkest Labyrinth Sponsored Event Vol.1]! ♦ ♦ ♦ 07 - 09 -2009 Darkest Labyrinth Radio Vol.1 is up! Darkest Labyrinth, is the biggest Gothic Record Label of Japan, owned by Kiwamu (BLOOD, GPKISM). “Darkest Labyrinth Radio”, is an English-speaking, weekly show, hosted by Kiwamu and Special guests. Learn all about the Darkest Labyrinth artists, all the inside stories, while keeping up with new releases! The show will be updated every week, so you will be able to listen to each volume for seven consecutive days! Click on the “Radio” tab to listen to the show! Player opens in a new window! ♦ ♦ ♦ 06 - 09 -2009 CLJ Records signs SCREW! News from CLJ Records, who constantly keeps on signing more and more, super popular bands, bringing their music closer to Europe! Their new signing, is no other than SCREW, currently signed to PS Company! For more information please visit the band’s official website: http://www.indie-psc.com/screw/ CLJ Records HP: http://cljrecords.com/cms/ ♦ ♦ ♦ 25 – 08 -2009 Sponsored Event & Double Release Party for September! We are proud to announce that the Japan&Anime Party on the 25th of September, will be our first, official, Sponsored Event, that will also feature a Double Release Party! Artist names released very soon! ♦ Sakura Syndrome is on Twitter now! Get all the latest information instantly, straight from the source! Click on the link below and follow us! http://twitter.com/SakuraSyndrome ♦ ♦ ♦ 24 -08 -2009 Sakura Syndrome to broadcast Darkest Labyrinth Radio! Sakura Syndrome will have the honour to start airing Kiwamu’s Radio Show, “Darkest Labyrinth Radio”, very soon! Catch up with all the latest news concerning the label and its artists, learn all the inside stories, miscellaneous facts about your favourite artists and lots more! ♦ ♦ ♦ 22- 08 – 2009 Sakura Syndrome Opening Parties, Autumn 2009 Summer is coming to an end and this can only mean one thing: FUN! Sakura Syndrome has confirmed two events for the upcoming months! Soon you will be updated with posters, details and all the special treats we have prepared especially for you! Sakura Syndrome 5th season Opening Parties: 1) COSPLAY PARTY When: Friday the 25th of September Where: COFIX cafe-bar, Thessaloniki Time: 21:00 Entrance: 4euros (including drink) 2) COSPLAY PARTY When: Saturday, the 10th of October Where: DaSein cafe-bar, Athens Time: 21:00 Entrance: FREE ♦ ♦ ♦ 21 – 08 -2009 New releases from Darkest Labyrinth! GPKISM EP[Barathrum] August 26th, 2009 Release A dramatic sound combining baroque and EBM with the operatic vocals of GPK and the gothic guitar of Kiwamu. Their long-awaited new EP is based on the concept of Countess Elizabeth Bathory. In addition to new songs mixed by KIKU (Camino), who is also known as a songwriter for Hamasaki Ayumi, it also includes remixes by nine bands from both Japan and abroad: Kalm, Leaether Strip, Bespa☆Kumamero, AKIRADEATH, HimemaniK, BAK XIII, marlee, Noir du'Soleil and George Priniotakis. Experimental / Classical / Gothic July 12, 2009  Live & Online shop pre-sale August 26, 2009  In store Label: Darkest Labyrinth Disc number: DLKK-1 Distribution: Daiki Sound, Tainted Reality, CD baby, Code 7 Price: 18USD Limited: 666copies Playlist: 01. Barathrum 02. Strages 03. Cruor(instrumental) 04. Barathrum (Kalm Remix) 05. Barathrum (Leaether Strip Remix) 06. Barathrum (Monkichi BESPA KUMAMERO Remix) 07. Strages (AKIRADEATH Remix) 08. Barathrum (HimemaniK Remix) 09. Barathrum (BAK XIII Remix) 10. Strages (marlee Remix) 11. Strages (Noir du'Soleil Remix) 12. Barathrum (George Priniotakis Remix) Official WebSite： http://www.myspace.com/gpkism BLAMHONEY album [Providence of Decadence] on sale August 26, 2009 Industrial / Gothic / Electro July 12, 2009  Live & Online shop pre-sale August 26, 2009  In store Label: Darkest Labyrinth Disc number: DLBH-1 Distribution: Daiki Sound, Tainted Reality, CD baby, Code 7 Price: 50USD 2CD+DVD, Picture label, 12page booklet Limited: 1000copies BLAMHONEY [Providence of Decadence] Commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfRE3aQGB24 official WebSite http://www.myspace.com/blamhoneyoffical2 ♦ ♦ ♦ 10-08-2009 R.I.P. Jasmine You In the light of recent events, we wish to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Jasmine You, bassist of Versailles, that passed away on the 9^th of August. He was a charismatic performer, a charming person and he will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. ♦ ♦ ♦ 05-08-2009 Sakura Syndrome partners with CLJ Records! CLJ Records, is a prominent record company based in Europe, with bands like 9GOATS BLACK OUT, alice nine, Ayabie, D=OUT, Kagrra, Kra, lynch. ,Matenrou Opera, Moran, Panic Channel, Plastic Tree, the GazettE UnsraW, Versailles, Wizard JAPAN. As of now, Sakura Syndrome is proud to collaborate with CLJ Records. Please expect very exciting news, special events and many surprises from now on! Link: http://cljrecords.com/cms/ ♦ ♦ ♦ 04-08-2009 LOTS of news from Japan’s biggest Industrial Record Label, Darkest Labyrinth! First and foremost, please check out GPKISM’s brand new PV on Youtube, titled Barathrum! GPKISM’s new single,“Barathrum”, will soon be available in our Webshop. Ask in for details! ♦ On a second note, Kiwamu will be hosting his own internet radio show, starting August 15! We’ve got more news for you, regarding the collaboration between Kiwamu’s radio and Sakura Syndrome! “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kiwamu Of GPKISM & BLOOD To Host New Tainted Reality Show "Darkest Labyrinth Radio" OCEAN CITY, NJ - August 3, 2009: Kiwamu, the foremost figure in the Japanese goth scene and guitarist of GPKISM & BLOOD, will now be hosting his own talk and music show on the Tainted Reality Internet Radio Network. The show titled "Darkest Labyrinth Radio", will play Japanese gothic and industrial music, as well as artists from Darkest Labyrinth Records. Kiwamu will also talk about the artists in English, about Darkest Labyrinth Record related activities, and giving people insight into the Japanese gothic scene. Future broadcasts of the show will have special guests as well. The first airing of the show will be Saturday, August 15th, at 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific at www.taintedreality.net. About Kiwamu: Kiwamu is the owner of Darkest Labyrinth Records, and guitarist of GPKISM. He rose to prominence as the guitarist and band leader of BLOOD, one of the trailblazers for the international Visual Kei movement. He opened up his own record lable, Darkest Labyrith Records, with a focus on gothic and industrial acts. Artists signed to his lable include Suicide Ali, Seileen, Takuya Angel, and many others. As of 2009, Kiwamu has had successful tours on 5 continents, and has sold tens of thousands of albums world wide. Kiwamu Links: Official Website: http://darkestlabyrinth.jp Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/curedistibution GPKISM Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/gpkism About Tainted Reality: Tainted Reality is the premiere source of Japanese rock (J-Rock) entertainment in the United States. Tainted Reality hosts their own internet radio network dedicated to Japanese musical programming and produces radio shows such as Tainted Reality & The Tainted Reality Talkshow. Tainted Reality often conducts interviews with some of the biggest  musical artists of Japan like Yoshiki of X Japan, Die of Dir en grey, Miyavi and MUCC. They also manage and  organize tours for prominent J-Rock bands such as BLOOD, Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet-, The Candy Spooky Theater as well as producing media such as the Darkest Labyrinth Vol.1 DVD and the Darkest Labyrinth CD. Tainted Reality Links: Official Website - www.taintedreality.net Myspace - www.myspace.com/taintedrealityradio Twitter - http://twitter.com/TaintedReality” ♦ ♦ ♦ 02-08-2009 Featured Band for July and new book by La Carmina! Hisashiburi! Summer in Greece means high tourist season and lots of work for Somnium and her family’s hotel business, so please excuse the lack of updates lately and also visit the Hotel’s official website! You can’t go wrong with the only Greek, 5-star hotel that includes J-pop in it’s playlists on a daily basis! http://www.alexandroshotel-halkidiki.com/ ♦ Featured Band for July has been updated despite the delay. The name of the band is of course “Kokusyoku Sumire”, which also was “secret band” in 12^th of June’s Japan & Anime Party! August’s band will be updated soon and both groups will be featured simultaneously to keep up with the monthly updates. Speaking of which, Kokusyoku Sumire’s very own Lolita café, “Sumire no Tenmado”, is featured in the pages of the brand new, amusing book by Japanese street fashion Blogger, Author and Designer, Carmen Yuen, that goes by “La Carmina”. The title of the book is “Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants” [Mark Batty publications], it includes lots of information and pictures about 30 of the quirkiest, spookiest theme restaurants of Tokyo. Vampire, Alice in Wonderland, Phantom of the Opera anyone? Somnium was exclusively featured in “Crazy, Wacky Theme Restaurants”, in Sumire no Tenmado café, on Halloween, October 2008! Find out more and enjoy a highly informative and colourful book by purchasing it from Amazon. Click here ! ♦ ♦ ♦ 18-06-2009 June’s Featured Band & New Releases from Darkest Labyrinth! Featured Band for June is DARKSIDE MIRRORS! They also were our Secret Band for the 6/6 Japan&Anime Party. Check them out! ♦ Also news from Darkest Labyrinth, who will be releasing a tribute CD to the renowned Industrial unit BLAMHONEY! BLAMHONEY album [Providence of Decadence] on sale August 26, 2009 BLAMHONEY has earned constant acclamation around the world for its original industrial sound and one-of-a-kind visual image that transcends gender boundaries. Their next release is a 3-disc memorial collection including previously unreleased songs, remixes, and videos created since the passing of TATSUYA! They will hold a one-day revival live to commemorate the memorial release on July 12 at Ikebukuro ROSA, during which the collection will be available for presale at the venue. Purchases made via the online shop will also include a demo recording as a bonus track. A portion of the album profits will be contributed to a donation fund. Due to this, please be aware that online orders will include an extra shipping charge. Industrial / Gothic / Electro Album [Providence of Decadence] July 12, 2009 Live & Online shop pre-sale August 26, 2009 In store Label: Darkest Labyrinth Disc number: DLBH-1 Distribution: Daiki Sound, Tainted Reality, CD baby, Code 7 Price: 50USD 2CD+DVD, Picture label, 12page booklet Limited: 1000copies Playlist: [Disc:1 (Restoration-CD)] Providence of Decadence 01. ~Providence~ 02. ARTIFICIAL ANGEL 03. ~The end when it dies~ 04. LOVE-INFECT 05. ~Serenade~ 06. FRANTIC FRAME 07. ~The incomplete sky~ 08. MIND FRACTATION 09. ~To the truth~ 10. FASCINATE 11. ~Eternity~ 12. WITCH FLY IN THE AIR... [Disc:2 (Remix＆Cover-CD)] 01. Providence (Cover / SUPPURATE SYSTEM) 02. SUSPECT (REMIX / KATARRHAKTES) 03. RINK (Cover / GOTHIKA) 04. Geneous Forture In The Garden (REMIX / Madam Luciel) 05. Changing Spout In My Head (Cover / CygnosiC feat MICAEL) 06. Deep Hole (REMIX / harshrealm) 07. RINK (Cover / Lesemajesty) 08. Geneous Forture In The Garden (Cover / Spectrum-X) 09. RINK (REMIX / DJ Lucie) 10. Hyper Aesthesia (Cover / Noir du'Soleil feat. DJ Chihiro) 11. NELUHUS VAGUS (Cover / SINO REBUILD PROJECTS feat. GPK) 12. Tranceperent Sky (Cover / Noir du'Soleil feat. Selia from Seileen) 13. RINK (Cover / GPKISM) 14. Myacthenia (REMIX / Tyler Wheeler) 15. NELUHUS VAGUS (Cover / KALM from ex-VELVET EDEN) [Disc:3 (Recall-DVD)] http://www.myspace.com/blamhoneyoffical2 ♦ ♦ ♦ 17-06-2009 The aftermath part A. There is not much to say about the truly epic night of the 12^th of June! This party went into another dimension, thus setting new standards for the Japanese scene in Greece. So many people, so many cosplays, Cofix was packed around an hour before the event and everyone was overflowing with positive energy! We wish to extend our thanks to Helm and Anubis for the wonderful presents they offered to our audience, as well as Cineshop for the Cosplay prizes. This was the perfect way to conclude the 4^th season of Sakura Syndrome and it sure ended in success. THANK YOU ALL! On a second note, you must have noticed that our Gallery section is up and running! We’re still working on it, so please be patient. ♦ ♦ ♦ 12-06-2009 The aftermath part A & Tonight’s event! THANK YOU for coming over to the Japan&Anime Party in Athens, it was a great experience to see so many familiar faces and many MANY new people, I was impressed! A surprisingly huge number of people showed up, despite the 3-day national holiday and the European elections! Eventually, a big THANK YOU goes to DaSein for everything and to all people who participated and made this event a night to remember! See you again soon! - Somnium ♦ Tonight don't miss the ultimate end-of-season event! As a "thank you" to you, for being the best audience ever, we and the amazing Cofix, Cineshop and Anubis Manga, will be running the biggest prize giveaway in a Greek J-event ever! 40 Manga books courtesy of Anubis Manga&Cofix + 5 gift cards courtesy of Cineshop = 45 bright smiles for you! In order to enter the Manga giveaway competition (anyone may enter): - Pick up a piece of paper at the entrance and submit your Name, Surname and phone number. - Place the paper with your entry in the designated box - Wait for the results [after 12] - Pick up your prize at Thessaloniki’s Book Fair ’09 [5-21st June], Anubis pavillion In order to vote for the Cosplay Contest: - Pick up a piece of paper at the entrance - Vote for your favourite cosplay - Place your vote in the designated box @ the bar - Wait for the results [after 12] Extra: DJ Sisen (Seileen) and Takuya Angel filmed an exclusive video message for all their fans in Greece, to promote their new releases, which will be available at our CD corner! It will be exclusively broadcasted tonight, after the Cosplay contest, so make sure not to miss it! ♦ ♦ ♦ 26-05-2009 New Events for June & Double Release Party in collaboration with Darkest Labyrinth! Time is drawing near and we hope you're as impatient as we are! First off, make sure to join our cosplay party on the 6th of June, in Athens! When: Saturday, 6th of June Where: DaSein Cafe-Bar (Solomou 12, Plateia Eksarxeion) Time: 21:00 Admission: FREE - COSPLAY - Prizes for the most popular cosplays! - The best music and videos in town~ Visual Kei, J-rock, Jpop, Anime&Game OSTs, Extreme sounds and images, we've got it all! - Secret Band Presentation! Our popular feature continues, introducing you to a new, exciting band at a time! - SURPRISES ^^ Speaking of which...I would like to announce that ,among other exciting things, we'll have the pleasure to share the decks with Glastenen of Akai Panda and Speedgrapher, who will appear as guests for the event! ALSO: We're happy to announce that on the same night, we will be hosting a super exclusive, official Release Party, in collaboration with the Darkest Labyrinth record label, for two upcoming and promising artists! Seileen's and Takuya Angel's new albums will be presented at the Japan&Anime Party, to the audience of Athens! Seileen are of course the super popular DJ Sisen and the enchanting countertenor Selia. Takuya Angel is a well-known indies fashion designer, with amazing, unique clothing lines and great DJ sets in many Japanese Gothic Parties! ♦ Almost a week after, make sure to catch up with Japan&Anime Party in Thessaloniki ! When: Friday, the 12th of June Where: Cofix Cafe-Bar (Lori Margariti 11), Thessaloniki Time: 21:00 Admission: 4 euros (including drink) - COSPLAY - Prizes for the most popular cosplays! - The best music and videos in town~ Visual Kei, J-rock, Jpop, Anime&Game OSTs, Extreme sounds and images, we've got it all! - Secret Band Presentation! Our popular feature continues, introducing you to a new, exciting band at a time! - SURPRISES! Summer is here and so are we! See you all over Greece! ♦ ♦ ♦ 18-05-2009 Η Ελληνική έκδοση του JaME σε αναζήτηση νέων μελών Τώρα είναι η ευκαιρία σας να κάνετε επιτέλους κάτι, για τη σωστή διάδοση της Ιαπωνικής μουσικής στην Ελλάδα! Ενδιαφέρεστε; Οι ελάχιστες απαιτήσεις αυτής της υπεύθυνης θέσης, είναι οι εξής: * Καλές γνώσεις αγγλικών. (εναλλακτικά, γαλλικά ή ιαπωνικά) * Μόνιμη πρόσβαση στο Internet. * Βασικές γνώσεις υπολογιστών. * Ικανότητα να λειτουργούν στα πλαίσια μιας ομάδας. * Μεγάλη αγάπη για την Ιαπωνική μουσική. Οι αρμοδιότητες ενός μέλους της ομάδας του JaME, είναι πολύ περισσότερες από αυτές που βλέπει & αντιλαμβάνεται ο αναγνώστης. Σίγουρα οι μεταφράσεις είναι ένα μεγάλο μέρος αυτών, αλλά πάνω από όλα απαιτείται υπευθυνότητα και θετική ενέργεια, έτσι ώστε εσύ κυρίως, να κερδίσεις το μέγιστο δυνατόν από αυτή την εμπειρία. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, κάντε κλικ εδώ: http://www.jame-world.com/gr/articles-4171.html ♦ ♦ ♦ 14-05-2009 New website feature is up! See the tab above, next to the “News” section? Click it! ”Featured Band” will be a regularly updated section from now on, so make sure to check back often! Bookmark us or subscribe to our RSS feed… …and stay tuned for more exciting news coming very very soon! ♦ ♦ ♦ 12-05-2009 Sakura Syndrome have confirmed two events for June! More information and posters coming soon! Japan&Anime Party When:Saturday, the 6th of June Where: Dasein (Plateia Eksarxeiwn), ATHENS Time: 21:00 Admission: FREE Japan&Anime Party When: Friday the 12th of June Where: Cofix (Lwri Margariti 11), THESSALONIKI Time: 21:00 Admission: 4euros (including drink) We also have more exciting news for you all, soon to be revealed, including new collaborations, website updates, new titles in our CD shop, new, amazing Secret Bands and Somnium in an original, Japanese Lolita café (Tokyo), as featured in a new, interesting book by Marc Batty Publications. Released in July 2009, worldwide! Stay tuned! ♦ ♦ ♦ 06-05-2009 GPKISM Tour Dates GPKISM, one of the most essential, electro bands of Japan ,will be touring Europe in a few days! Make sure you go to see them and enjoy a wonderful show! GPKISM "Holy Blood tour" in Europe   May 8th Contopia Place : Wuppertal/Germany Start: 4pm Tickets: Just 5euros! Send an E-Mail to: sebastian...steinecker@freenet.de with: Name, Age, Address and the number of tickets May 10th U Bazyla Place: Poznan/Poland Open/Start: 7.30pm/8pm Tickets: 7euros Available under: http://ukiyo-e.ovh.org May 11th Hellraiser Place: Leipzig/Germany Open/Start: 7.30pm/8pm Tickets: ADV: 12.40euros/Door: 15euros Available under: http://www.ticket-leistung.de May 15th Club ARAN (With Kaoru Project) Place: Roma/Italy Start: 8pm Tickets: ADV 10euros May 16th Viper Room Vienna Place: Vienna/Austria Open/Start: 7.30pm/8.30pm Tickets: ADV 15euros/Door 20euros Send an E-mail at: gpkism.tickets@googlemail.com with: Name, Age, Address, Concert and the number of tickets Links: http://www.gpkism.net/ http://www.myspace.com/gpkism ♦ ♦ ♦ 07-04-2009 Sakura Syndrome needs your opinion! Our constant aim is to provide you with high-quality events, fun happenings, new features and endless fun! For this purpose, we created a short survey that allows you to express your personal opinion about us and our activities. Your answers and comments will be greatly appreciated. Help us improve! It only takes a minute of your time! Click here Note: Answers are strictly anonymous, no one –but us- can see what you voted/wrote. ♦ ♦ ♦ 05-04-2009 News on GPKISM! Thank you all for joining our Friday event! Also to everyone who travelled several hours all the way from their cities, just for this party, we feel honoured. Last but not least, major thanks to Cofix, Xini School of Foreign Languages and Cineshop! See you again soon! Also: GPKISM brand new artist photo and tour in Australia, Europe and America! Check them out! ♦ ♦ ♦ 24-03-2009 Sakura Syndrome on the news! At our February event, Somnium was interviewed by popular, national newspaper TA NEA, for their “Zo sti Thessaloniki” weekend inset, published on the 28^th of February. Journalist Iro Mauridou wrote the article, based on Somnium’s interview while infusing her personal scope on the subject. Find it in our Archives:Reviews section! In other news! Sakura Syndrome welcomes spring with a brand new Japan&Anime Party! We absolutely adored your cosplays last time and honestly, you all deserved a prize! Show us what's you've got one more time! More pictures, more fun, more smiles, just before Easter break! On to the poster! When: Friday the 3rd of April Where: Cofix (Lwri Margariti 11) Time: 21:00 Entrance: 4euros (with drink) -Cosplay -Cosplay contest for a chance to win amazing prizes, kindly offered by   Cineshop! -J-music shop -Secret Band Presentation after midnight! Discover the next surprise band presentation we have prepared for you (and get ready to freak out. again. ) -Ask for your favourite song by sending us an email! Hosted by the usual suspects, maniac DJs/VJs, Somnium in Tenebris and Mona Risa, with ever fresh playlists and an infamous eccentric fashion sense XD Japan&Anime Party , Greece's first and leading J-music event since 2005! See you all there! S&M ♦ ♦ ♦ 19-03-2009 Gackt concert review is up on our Archives section & Darkest Labyrinth new Releases! Cel wrote a great review for Gackt’s Requiem et Reminiscensce II , 01/02 & 02/02 2009 concerts in Tokyo International Forum. Enjoy! Also: MORE new releases from Darkest Labyrinth! 2 Bullet 2nd album [ASSASSI-NATION] March 25, 2009 release An anti-totalitarianism and anti-globalism militant group renouncing all organizations that rule the people, operating with the objective of constructing a social system in which all people can coexist. With their "Tactical Industrial" musical style focusing more on tactical characteristics than artistry, their battle for military intelligence rages on. Their motto is "In a revolution, you triumph or you die." 2 Bullet continues their vigorous activities with their second album in 5 years, the nearly complete first self-produced album. This will be their first release since entering into contract with Darkest Labyrinth. Andro of Gothika participates as a guest. Industrial / Electro / Techno Line-up: K: Vocal Kentaro: Voices Dee Lee: Guitar / Tactical Program 2nd album [ASSASSI-NATION] March 25, 2009 release( Japan & USA ) May 4, 2009 release(UK & Europe) Disk number: DLTB-001 Distribution: Daiki Sound, Code7, Tainted Reality, CD baby Price: US$20 Playlist: 01. Assassination 02. Authority 03. Border Line 04. Discrepancy 05. Triggeer 06. Destroy N.W.O. 07. Darkness In Combat Field 08. Police State 09. Rule Of Revolution 10. We're All Alone (feat. Andro from Gothika) 11. Humankind (Agitation 8.5 mix by Syndika Zero) 12. Assassination (Genocide Lucie Remix) 13. Assassination (Animassacre_Remix) 14. Border Line (Immutable System Remix) Official WebSite http://www.myspace.com/2bullet Online shop: http://darkestlabyrinth.ocnk.net/ ♦ ♦ ♦ 15-03-2009 NEW releases from Gothic record label Darkest Labyrinth! Soon at the Sakura Syndrome online shop! Seileen  1st mini album [Kinjirareta Asobi] May 27, 2009 in Store The first release by the classical, dark electro unit comprised of countertenor Selia and DJ SiSeN. Selia's beautiful vocals entrance all who listen and SiSeN's amazing spin skill creates a stimulating and mysterious atmosphere on the dance floor, combining to entice you into the deepest darkness of a world of dark aesthetic illusion. They began performing experimental live shows in 2005 with some music composed by KALM (ex-VELVET EDEN ), attracting attention as they sought to create a fusion of opera and electro sounds. They have performed at several events in countries around the world, including France , Germany , Spain , Switzerland , Finland , England , Belgium , the Netherlands , and Russia . Industrial / Gothic / Classical Line-up: Vocal: Selia DJ: SiSeN 1st mini album [Kinjirareta Asobi] May 27, 2009 in Store April 29, 2009 Online shop pre-sale Label: Darkest Labyrinth Distribution: Daiki Sound, Tainted Reailty, CD baby, Code 7 Disk number: DLSL-1 Limited: 1000copies Price: 21USD digi-pack and picture label Play list: 1. Kaikin 2. Eden without Eve 3. Demento 4. Baku 5. Carnival of Blood 6. Kinjirareta Asobi 7. Rensa Live schedule: March 21 Ikebukuro ROSA June 6 Shinjuku MARZ Official WebSite http://www.myspace.com/seliasisen Takuya Angel  1st mini album [Ima-Wa-Mukashi]  May 27, 2009 in Store The first CD release from Takuya Angel, the designer who created the Angeller phenomenon with his unique style combining goth, fetish, lolita, and cyber with traditional Japanese styles. This will be the first mini-album for Takuya Angel, who has been active as a DJ since before he started his fashion brand, showcasing a broad range of compositions combining the genres of deep house, dark electro, industrial, and acid jazz with Japanese elements. A release party will be held at the anime convention in America where Takuya Angel will perform in April. Techno / Industrial / Electro 1st mini album [Ima-Wa-Mukashi] May 27, 2009 in Store April 29, 2009 Online shop pre-sale Label: Darkest Labyrinth Distribution: Daiki Sound, Tainted Reailty, CD baby, Code 7 Disk number: DLTA-1 Limited: 1000copies Price: 21USD digi-pack and picture label Play list: 1. Japan 2. Ima-Wa-Mukashi 3. Indo 4. Neo 5. Hariko Official WebSite: http://www.myspace.com/takuyaangel ♦ ♦ ♦ 07-03-09 The official Greek JaME forum is back… …after two years of absence, new and revamped! Discuss about your favourite artists, upcoming events in Greece and anything Japanese! Somnium is (co-)moderating this forum, so come join us here! ♦ ♦ ♦ 06-03-09 Athens Birthday event review added! Kudos to Speedgrapher for the amazing text and pictures! Please check out Archives section: Reviews ! Also: Reviews and Links section updates! ♦ ♦ ♦ 28-02-09 MAMONO concert review is up! Check it out in our Archives section: Reviews ! Archives section: Interviews ,has been also updated with Sakura Syndrome’s interview for JaME (14/09/08). In other news, popular Greek newspaper TA NEA are featuring an article about Sakura Syndrome and our activities today, in their weekend inset “Zo sti Thessaloniki”. First and foremost , we would like to sincerely thank TA NEA and Iro Mauridou for being interested in our work and giving us a pleasant surprise at the day of our Horror-Valentine’s special party , since we didn’t expect her at all! Thanks! Also, regarding the article’s text, we would like to make clear that in no way do we claim to have been pioneers in spreading the word about Japanese culture in general, like the article mentions. Sakura Syndrome is the first team who introduced the contemporary Japanese music scene to the Greek audience through official events. The Japanese culture in general was already known in Greece since ever. Therefore, we kindly ask you to disregard this typographic mistake. Greek: Η γνωστή εφημερίδα ΤΑ ΝΕΑ, φιλοξενεί σήμερα άρθρο σχετικά με τις δραστηριότητές μας ως Sakura Syndrome, στο ένθετό της με τίτλο «Ζω στη Θεσσαλονίκη». Κατα πρώτον, θα θέλαμε να ευχαριστήσουμε θερμά TA NEA και την Ηρώ Μαυρίδου για το ενδιαφέρον τους και για την ευχάριστη έκπληξη που μας επιφύλαξε η τελευταία,την ημέρα του Horror-Valentine’s πάρτυ μας, αιφνιδιάζοντάς μας με την εμφάνισή της. Ευχαριστούμε! Κατά δεύτερον, σχετικά με το περιεχόμενο του άρθρου, θα θέλαμε να τονίσουμε πως η Sakura Syndrome επ’ ουδενί δεν φέρεται ως πρωτοπόρος στο θέμα της διάδοσης της ιαπωνικής κουλτούρας στη Ελλάδα εν γένει, παρά μόνον όσον αφορά τη διάδοση της σύγχρονης ιαπωνικής μουσικής μέσω επίσημων διοργανώσεων. Η ιαπωνική κουλτούρα σε γενικές βάσεις ήταν ανέκαθεν γνωστή στη Ελλάδα. Συνεπώς, παρακαλούμε να παραβλέψετε το εν λόγω χωρίο, μιας και αποτελεί τυπογραφικό σφάλμα. ♦ ♦ ♦ 07-02-09 Sakura Syndrome proudly present Japan&Anime Party "Horror Valentine's Special" ! Friday the 13th + Valentine's day? Together? Oh yeah <3 Hearts and zombies, blood and romance, kawaii and kowai. Killer combination !? - COSPLAY - Breath-taking sounds and visuals and many new releases - Exclusive J-music merchandise distribution - COSPLAY CONTEST [you vote for the best cosplayers] and a 4-month scholarship for Japanese lessons, kindly offered by Xini School of Foreign Languages! - Spooky Secret Band Presentation! With loads of horror and..love <3 Where: Friday the 13th of February Where: Cofix cafe-bar Time: 21:00 Entrance: 4euros (the entrance fee will be deducted from your drink's price) See you all there !!! Sakura Syndrome ♦ ♦ ♦ 15-01-09 Sakura Syndrome is going to Athens! In order to celebrate the 3-year anniversary of Japan&Anime Party, we're doing a special Birthday event, where everyone is invited! Your favourite music and videos, cosplay, free giveaways, exclusive J-music merchandise and of course...a Secret Band Presentation! When: 31st of January Where: DASEIN (Solomou 12, Plateia Exarheion, Athens) Time: 21:00 Entrance: FREE Come join the hottest Birthday party in town <3 ♦ ♦ ♦ 13-01-09 Sakura Syndrome official homepage now up and running!