AN INSIDE LOOK AT KURO+KAGE

©Kurotokage

Can you introduce yourselves to our readers?

Hello!! We are Japanese music band kuro+kage(kurotokage)

What is the meaning behind your band name KURO+KAGE?

There are two meanings to the band name, Black Lizard and black and shadow.

How did you come together to form the band? How did you meet each other?

 This band was formed after drinking together

What is your musical concept?

Decadent beauty

What message do you want your fans to receive from your lyrics?

I don't complete the story, so please find the answer to your own.

Your PV voided emotions is truly interesting. What type of emotions are you projecting in this video?

Unreal reality

What about your image? What look are you aiming for?

Old School V-kei rock

Are you working on a single release at the moment?

We don't have that plan now but has become the VA(omnibus CD) I wonder if what was it?  …Please check it.

What can fans expect from KURO+KAGE?

I don't care check with their eyes

We hope to see you one day performing overseas. Is performing in a different country something that interests you?

Of course!! because I want also to drink alcohol LOL

Lastly, do you have a message for your fans?

Don't think feel.

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Check out Kuro+kage's official PV Voided Emotions

Thank you Kurotokage for this amazing interview!

A REVEALING INTERVIEW GYZE

©GYZE

Can you introduce yourselves to the readers of Summon the Roses?

Hello. This is Ryoji of the melodic death metal band, GYZE. I'm the guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist, song writer, and producer of GYZE.

You will be performing at the Loud Park Festival 2015, how are you preparing for this performance?

We don't really plan to change anything. We will play as we always do! But before LOUD PARK we are on tour with Children of Bodom, so I think it'll be a really great performance!

Loud Park Festival has an amazing line-up including  Megadeth and Children Of Bodom, are you excited to share the stage with these bands?

 Of course! Actually in the beginning I think my brother and I were inspired to form GYZE to cover COB. So this is a  really awesome thing for us. We'll put all of our energy into it!

Your musical arrangement is truly amazing! How do you collaborate with each other when composing music?

Thank you!! Actually, I do the songwriting myself. But Shuji is a better drummer, so after I finish the song I leave the drum part to him. However, aside from that it's all me.

How long does it usually take you to compose a song and complete the recording?

A Recording usually takes a month or two, but I record ideas for songs everyday.

What about your image? Do you target specific brands?

In GYZE the guitar is at the fore front. That along with the melody and fast pace are the real features of our music. However, I think it still has a grand feeling about it. There is also a lot of imagery of my hometown up north in Hokkaido. 

You released an album at the beginning of this year. Can you tell us about the composing of this album titled BLACK BRIDE?

 As always they are songs I wrote. I feel like this album is more melodic than FASCINATING VIOLENCE and there's a lot more guitar parts. 

How long did it take you to complete the recording of this album?

 I think it took about two months to record and about two months for Ettore Rigotti to finish the mixing.

What artists are your top musical influences?

There are a lot! First there was KISS. Then I got into stuff like THE OFFSPRING and SUM41 and from there my first taste of metal was IRON MAIDEN and METALLICA. After that I was listening to power metal bands like HELLOWEEN before finally becoming interested in MELODIC DEATH METAL. I really love CHILDREN OF BODOM who we are on tour with just now. In Japan SERPENT is a melodeath favorite. And DISARMONIA MUNDI who produced our album are awesome!

Aside from metal I love a lot of pianists, but if we get into that the list will never end.

How do you think Gyze has evolved since the formation of the band?

I don't really know, but I always want the band to grow and evolve. Anyhow, I wanna play some fucking great metal! 

How is Gyze different from other Jrock bands? What is a unique quality you possess? 

GYZE has a more European metal sound. We wanna be a proper heavy metal band. In Jrock I feel like there aren't really any other bands like GYZE. Even in the international metal scene I don't think there are too many lead guitarist who shout like me either. 

Where do you find the inspiration for your lyrics?

Every time is a bit different. After I've written the song I write the lyrics during recording. Sometimes really unpleasant feelings make great songs.

What projects are you working on at this moment?

Other than GYZE? My life is just GYZE and fishing! Aside from that I have my brand, BLACK BRIDE.  It's full of cool, stylish items and we ship overseas, so please check it out! Website: blackbridejp.com

Are you planning on adding any more band members in the future?

No, we don't have any plans to add anyone.

Do you have any plans of performing overseas anytime soon?

Right now we're on tour in China and Hong Kong. Then we have LOUD PARK and after that we're off to Germany to play a show on the 17th.

Do you have a message for your fans?

Hello! We really want to tour the US someday! Hope to see you all soon! Please check out GYZE's music!

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THE RISE OF DEVILOOF IN THE VISUAL KEI DEATHCORE SCENE

©Deviloof

Can you introduce yourselves to the readers of Summon the Roses?

Hello!! We are Deviloof. I'm Daiki. Deviloof's members are Keisuke(Vo),Ryuuya(Gt),Seiya(Gt),Daiki(Ba),Hiroto(Dr).

How did you come up with your band name Deviloof?

Deviloof is a word coined by us. Deviloof is a word that omitted Devil's proof. This means a phenomenon that there is not of the proof that a Satan showed to Christ.  That is because we wanted to come to have been mysterious and enigmatic not the existence that could understand so we named it like that.

Can you tell us how the band members met and how did you decide to form Deviloof?

We met through SNS. We love Visual music and extreme music, but there is no visual band play true extreme metal. We decide to play true extreme metal in Deviloof.

Explain to us your musical concept. Are you going for a darker sound?

Deviloof is the most violent and speedy band in visual scene. Yes,We love heavy and dark music.

Can you tell us about your PV Ruin? What emotions are you trying to express with this music video?

I think, Heavy Metal is anger and inspire confidence in, this song also incorporates such messages.

Any plans of performing overseas in the future?

Of course!! If there is a person who comes to see the our live, I'd like to go everywhere right now!!

What other Jrock bands or artists inspire you?

Dir En Grey,X Japan,Buck-Tick,Infernal Revulsion,lynch

What is your ultimate goal with Deviloof?

We are only going to play live loomed large desperately.

Do you have a message for your fans?

Thank you for watching our music video!! I want to spread information of Deviloof!! Please share our music video Ruin with your friend.And I want to check our information. Stay Metal!! Thank you.

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GETTING TO KNOW SATSUKI IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

©Satsuki

Can you introduce yourself to the readers of Summon the Roses?

I'm vocalist and actor. I released my new single in August called ARTEMIS.

You released a single on August 27th titled ARTEMIS. Each track of this single seems to be related to a goddess, are you referring to mythology?

Yes exactly. I'm interested in Greek mythology and others, I read a lot.

For Foreign fans who do not necessarily understand Japanese, what do you wish to project with this single?

I'd like them to feel songs emotions and atmosphere.

You recently went on a short tour ARTEMIS IS CALLING, how was this experience? Can you share with us a special memory?

It was a meaningful tour for me. I decorated the stage with the paintings i did.

What can we expect from your new album that will be released in Spring 2016?

I'm making more agressive sounds for my upcoming album.

What do you feel makes a strong connection between you and your fans?

We are not alone. Don't feel your loneliness. My heart is always with you.

What is the most important thing someone has done for you?

Politeness.

What do you feel when you are in front of your fans performing? Do you get an adrenaline rush?

I can feel that I'm not alone.

-Could there be in the future a Rentrer en soi reunion? Is that something that you hope for?

Please ask other members.

What has been your favorite country to perform and why?

All countries which has Feathers (my fans name).

What artist or band would you like to collaborate with in the future?

Now no one especially.

If you could have a super natural power (like a super hero) what would it be?

Fly and sing with my Feathers.

You have a lot of great fans that love you and admire you, but who are you a fan of that you truly admire?

NIRVANA.

What goals to do you want to accomplish a the future with your music career?

Keep singing and give emotions to people.

Do you have a message for your fans?

Thank you for supporting.  I hope you are looking forward to listen my new works. See you soon !

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We would like to give a special thanks to Satsuki's staff and Satsuki for allowing us to conduct this interview. A special thanks to Genevieve Guillemette for helping us conduct this interview.