the GazettE – New Single FADELESS released in UK and Europe via JPU Records

Modern heroes of Japan’s ‘visual kei’ rock scene, the GazettE, return to cause chaos with their hotly anticipated single FADELESS – out now across the UK and Europe from London based label JPU Records.

The three-track release covers the topics of filthy desire, loss and ‘sex addiction’ – as the chorus of B-side FORBIDDEN BEAVER eloquently chants. Bass player REITA comments “We hope people will enjoy FADELESS as a complete package, including the B-sides. Each track is very different and should be listened to together to offer a balanced glimpse into the GazettE’s current sound.”

The single is released ahead of the GazettE’s world tour this September, and follows the rock group’s ‘stunning’ (Allmusic.com) concept album DIVISION, which triumphantly entered Japan’s official album chart at number four – highly unusual for a heavy rock album. DIVISION also gained top ten positions across rock charts in Europe, leading to the GazettE being rated best band of 2012 by the readers of NEO Magazine, and claiming six out of 12 awards in the JpopAsia Awards 2012, including best album.

FADELESS, mixing the influential quintet’s punk roots while combining influences from progressive metal and J-rock reached #4 in the Weekly Oricon Single Chart in Japan upon release, and is the first single from the GazettE since 2011’s REMEMBER THE URGE. Despite two music videos released from DIVISION last year, including electronic-metal hybrid track DERANGEMENT (‘Best Video 2012’ – JpopAsia Awards 2012). Yet the band decided against releasing any tracks from the record as singles, arguing that the album should be experienced as a whole and not as individual tracks, much like FADELESS.

Now, with the GazettE’s seventh full-length album BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY readying itself for impact, and rumours about the band’s direction running rampant on the internet, FADELESS proves that the GazettE is far from fading away any time soon.

FADELESS Track List:
01. FADELESS
02. QUIET
03. FORBIDDEN BEAVER

Available From: Amazon MP3 (UK), iTunes UK, Amazon MP3 (France), iTunes FR, Amazon MP3 (Germany), iTunes DE (Germany / Deutschland), Amazon MP3 (Spain), iTunes ES (Spain / España, Amazon MP3 (Italy), iTunes IT (Italy / Italia), iTunes AM (Armenia / Հայաստան), iTunes AT (Austria / Österreich), iTunes AZ (Azerbaijan / Azərbaycan), iTunes BY (Belarus / Белару́сь), iTunes CY (Cyprus / Κύπρος / Kıbrıs), iTunes CZ (Czech Republic / Česká republika), iTunes DK (Denmark / Danmark), iTunes EE (Estonia / Eesti), iTunes FI (Finland / Suomi), iTunes GR (Greece / Ελλάδα), iTunes HU (Hungary / Magyarország), iTunes IE (Ireland / Éire / Airlan), iTunes KZ (Kazakhstan / Qazaqstan / Казахстан), iTunes LV (Latvia / Latvija), iTunes LT (Lithuania / Lietuva), iTunes LU (Luxembourg), iTunes MT (Malta), iTunes MD (Moldova), iTunes NL (Netherlands / Nederland), iTunes NO (Norway / Norge / Noreg), iTunes PL (Poland / Polska), iTunes PT (Portugal), iTunes RO (Romania / România), iTunes RU (Russia / Россия), iTunes SK (Slovakia / Slovak), iTunes SI (Slovenia / Slovenija), iTunes SE (Sweden / Sverige), iTunes CH (Switzerland / Schweiz / Suisse/ Svizzera / Svizra), iTunes TR (Turkey / Türkiye), iTunes UA (Ukraine / Україна).

the GazettE Line-up:
AOI – Guitar (twitter account)
REITA – Bass
RUKI – Vocals (twitter account)
KAI – Drums
URUHA – Guitar

the GazettE World Tour Dates:
06 September: Jose Cuervo Salon, Mexico City（MEXICO）SOLD OUT
08 September: Teatro Caupolican, Santiago（CHILE）
11 September: Teatro Vorterix, Buenos Aires（ARGENTINA）
14 September: Espaco Victory, Sao Paulo（BRAZIL）
20 September: Le Trianon, Paris（FRANCE）SOLD OUT
22 September: Le Phare, Toulouse（FRANCE）
25 September: FZW, Dortmund（GERMANY）SOLD OUT
27 September: Tonhalle, Munich（GERMANY）SOLD OUT
29 September: The Circus, Helsinki（FINLAND）SOLD OUT

the GazettE online:
http://www.pscompany.co.jp/gazette/
http://www.youtube.com/gazetteSMEJ
https://www.facebook.com/pages/the-GazettE-Official/255684944526717

JPU Records Online:
http://jpuecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/JPUrecords
https://twitter.com/JPUrecords

the GazettE Celebrate J-MELO Awards Success With Exclusive Live Set

NHK World‘s J-MELO (“the only show bringing Japanese music to the world”) announced the winners of the 6th J-MELO Awards last Sunday, and amongst them was the GazettE, claiming once again the title of most requested artist on the program.

On the band’s international success, drummer KAI commented, “People all over the word have sent messages asking us to come and perform. We’d love to expand our horizons and play more live shows abroad. So keep supporting us!”

the GazettE – DIVISION

In celebration of the GazettE’s popularity, this Sunday night the band will feature on the 6th J-MELO Awards Live Special, performing five tracks exclusively;
1. DERANGEMENT
2. VORTEX
3. Kage Fumi
4. REQUIRED MALFUNCTION
5. Filth in the beauty

You can catch J-MELO’s special with the GazettE on Sunday 24 February 2013 from 11:30pm GMT. Find out how to watch the channel on your television at home by clicking here. Alternatively you can catch it live online by clicking here. In the UK you can also watch it on channel 507 with BSkyB, channel 209 with Freesat, or frequency 11137.41MHz with DTH.

Join JPU Records’ Facebook event page for the show to get a reminder just before it hits the air! You can also check when it will how in your timezone by clicking here, J-MELO will be at the very end of the listing.

DERANGEMENT, Kage Fumi and REQUIRED MALFUNCTION are taken from the GazettE’s latest album DIVISION, out now across Europe on CD and MP3 from JPU Records. Find out where to buy your copy, from anywhere in the world, by clicking here.

the GazettE to Rock Russia’s KUBANA Festival: 1-7 August 2013

the GazettE confirmed today on their homepage that the world’s number one visual kei rock outfit will be causing chaos alongside Enter Shikari, System of a Down, Bullet For My Valentine and many more ace international rock acts at this year’s KUBANA Festival, taking place between 1-7 August.

KUBANA is one of Russia’s biggest music festival, gathering crowds upwards of 150,000. Last year saw the likes of The Offspring, KORN, Sum 41, Infected Mushroom and Japan’s own Miyavi hit the stage.

2013 looks to push the boundaries further still with System of a Down, Enter Shikari, Misfits, Bullet for My Valentine  Skindred and more already confirmed, along with Japan’s Tokyo Ska Orchestra.

the GazettE’s addition to the line-up makes it the first time the band has performed outside of Japan since their 2007 European tour, and their first time in Russia.

the GazettE’s groundbreaking sixth album DIVISION is the band’s biggest release to date, released across 62 countries. It’s out now across Europe via JPU Records. Find out where to purchase your copy by clicking here.

the GazettE Dominate English Media Awards for 2012 by Winning Best Rock Act, Best Album, Best Music Video and More

Japan’s pioneering rock outfit the GazettE have proved to be an unstoppable force since unleashing their ground-breaking album DIVISION. Released from British independent label JPU Records in the UK and Europe, DIVISION and the GazettE have gone on to win a series of awards from English-language media, including best band, album and music video of 2012.

Over one-million votes were cast during Jpopasia.com’s 2012 music awards, asking Japanese music fans from across the world to select their favourite artists over 12 categories. the GazettE dominated the awards by winning six of the categories; ‘Favourite Band’, ‘Best Music Video’ (for album track ‘DERANGEMENT’), ‘Best Album’ (for DIVISION) and ‘Best Rock Act’, while the group’s charismatic guitar-shredder AOI won ‘Best Use of Social Media’, and band leader and drummer KAI was voted sexiest rocker in Japan. Other artists that were nominated included the mighty X Japan, Dir en grey and ONE OK ROCK.

Meanwhile the GazettE also claimed ‘Best Music Act 2012’ by the readers of NEO, the UK’s longest running Asian pop culture magazine, managing to surpass Korean pop-sensations PSY and Wembley Arena fillers BIGBANG, as well as Japanese guitar legend Tomoyasu Hotei (Kill Bill) and Japan’s electro metalcore outfit Crossfaith.

the GazettE’s vocalist RUKI comments;
“Thank you for your support as always. I’m happy that the GazettE won an award, but I’m even more happy to know that so many people are recognising and listening to the GazettE. Next time, let’s enjoy our music at a live show together. Thanks again.”

DIVISION is out now and available to purchase on CD and digitally from the following retailers found here, amongst others.

RUKI from the GazettE Currently #1 in the Shorty Awards

RUKI, the frontman from Japan’s stadium rockers the GazettE, is currently at the top of this year’s Shorty Awards. The vocalist is leading the way in the ‘singer’ category, ranking in above the likes of Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, and, well… everyone! Meanwhile, the band’s guitarist AOI is clocking in at #8 in the ‘music’ category.

The Shorty Awards celebrate the best in social media over a variety of different areas, ranging from entertainment to charity, fashion and activism. This year’s awards mark the ceremony’s fifth anniversary and will take place at The Times Center in New York on 8 April 2013.

To keep RUKI at number one, vote for him by clicking here. To help AOI raise through the ranks of the music section click here. You can also vote for Japan Underground and / or JPU Records in the Small Business section by clicking here.

DIVISION, the latest album from the GazettE is out now across Europe from JPU Records. Find out where stocks it near you by clicking here.