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MUCC are Tatsuro (Vo.), Miya (G), YUKKE (B), and SATOchi (Dr.). In February of 1997, guitarist Miya formed MUCC with Dr.SATOchi in Ibaraki after meeting vocalist Tatsuro. They reached their present lineup in February of 1999 when bassist YUKKE joined the band. They are a tough band that has performed some six hundred lives from their formation to the present day. 2006 was named the "Devilish Years." With four straight months of releases, and the expansion of their World Tour through Shanghai, Germany, France, and domestic locations (the development of the World Tour came in 2005), they decided to hold the World Tour final at the Nippon Budoukan, their first solo performance there. They achieved great success. In no time, they released a singles compilation album. Finishing up a national tour with 17 performances, they named 2007, ten years after their formation, as "10th Anniversary the Brilliant." And with a world tour of ten EU countries and Shanghai, weekly domestic lives, and the simultaneous release of their two Best Of abums entitled "BEST OF MUCC" and "WORST OF MUCC," they have sped up their activities more and more both in Japan and overseas. In June of 2007, MUCC offered a live broadcast to the entire world via Yahoo! of their Zepp Tokyo performance. In July, they participated in the Guns N' Roses World Tour 2007 with seven total performances in Japan. All of their albums up to "Gokusai" have already been released in the EU. Their latest release there was of their live album "Psychedelic Analysis" in July.
www.55-69.com
www.myspace.com/muccofficial
This rock band, D'espairsRay, first crossed international borders in 2004 when Japanese bands were still unknown to foreign land. They started out activities abroad in Europe and debut stateside in 2005 for their very first American headline tour, hitting San Jose, San Francisco, and Dallas. In fall of the same year they played Europe once more and returned to West Coast America, opening for Genitorturers, playing in 8 states. In 2006, they released their first album in Europe and received tremendous response from local fans. They were also among the last few bands to play at the legendry rock club CBGB in New York. In summer, they were invited to participate in the Wacken Open Air metal festival in Germany again garnering vast attention from press and music lovers. In winter of 2006, they headlined a European tour, appearing at 14 venues in 8 countries, with their popularity only growing forth. In July 2007, they are also slated to appear at rock festivals in Finland.
www.despairsray.jp
www.myspace.com/despairsray
With a high level of musicianship and a mysterious charisma, THE UNDERNEATH is rapidly shaking up live houses throughout Japan with an aesthetic explosion of sound. As the moral support and backbone of the band, drummer MASAKI provides a rhythm that is at once heavy and danceable, working together with a strong electro beat. The partner to the rhythm section is bassist RYO, a man of great wisdom in everything from programming to recording engineering. The most aggressively provocative on stage is guitarist TAL. More the technical type, guitarist MASATO is a talented individual with skills from web design to graphic art. And with a vocal range exceeding three octaves and a beguiling, androgynous performance, frontman vocalist TAKA's character molds the image of this band. They are a band that can be called the Visual Band of the New Era, with every member involved in composing the music, and the ability to freely command two sides to their act---the creative group of the digital age, with each member's ability to manipulate ProTools to their will, and the physical rock band that rampages through their live performances. Thrilling and sexy with electro style and raw group fusion, and possessing two opposing shades with their blend of heaviness and romanticism, THE UNDERNEATH are the new and powerful rock band that represents the next generation of Japan.
http://www.underneath.jp
http://www.myspace.com/underneathjapan
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MUCC'S BLOG
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A hundred to one it clears up
Friday, April 4th, 2008
When we play at outdoor venues on this tour, it always rains when we arrive.
But it always clears up around the time doors open.
TOC is so great!!
Miya/MUCC
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GREAT TOUR!
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
Hey guys!
This is SATOchi, the drummer from MUCC!!
Yaaayyyy!!!
We’ve done sweaty series of three show days in a row for the past couple weeks.
And finally we had a non-continuous show day and will have a day off tomorrow.
I assume it is like that in order to prepare for the four shows in a row after tomorrow, which we haven’t done on this tour.
More than a month is over already since TOC started.
As time goes by, we got closer and closer to the tour crew and we’ve been having more and more fun.
By grace of the tour crew, the local staff, and the fans, this tour has been going very well.
I really appreciate it so much!
SATOchi/MUCC
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Rainy to Fair
Sunday, March 30th, 2008
We are in Little Rock,AR today.
It was the second time to have an outdoor show on the tour.
It was raining a little before the show started.
But the sky cleared up while we were playing.
It was very pleasant and I enjoyed the blue sky!
The food was so delicious that I ate too much today.
So I will play more actively to consume the about-to-spill energy from the next show on!
Yukke/MUCC
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SUMMER SUMMER!
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Hello, everyone!
This is SATOchi!!
It was the first outdoor show on the tour today.
Everyone seemed like having more fun than usual under the open sky.
I realized as I played why the stage manager recommended me to wear shorts.
It’s SUMMER!
And I can’t close my messsage without thanking all the crews.
I love you!
You love me. 
SATOchi/MUCC
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New Album “SHION” is available on iTunes US now!!
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
New Album “SHION” is available on iTunes US now!!
MUCC’s latest album “SHION” is now available on iTunes US!
You can’t miss it!!
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GREAT FOOD!!
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Hey, this is Miya from MUCC.
The catering on this tour is great. They serve amazingly delicious food everyday!
If you say their food is just ok, there would be no delicious food for you in the world!
Miya/MUCC
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NY Islanders!
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
I finally made it to New York that I’ve been longing for, and I felt so happy I played there.
The place we played at tonight was the home ground of New York Islanders and I was impressed to play at that kind of place.
The reasons why I’ve been able to enjoy this tour so much are the great other bands and crews, and delicious food our great cooks make for us everyday.
I’m most grateful to those people!
Hope it will get more and more fun for the rest of the tour.
Yukke/MUCC
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Stomachache…
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
It seemed like there were not too many Jrock fans in Portland compared to the other cities we’ve visit.
But I was so glad that even those who were new to us looked having fun and excited to our performance.
I really want to come back here again!!!
Miya/MUCC
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VERY VERY NICE and KIND.
Monday, March 17th, 2008
Hey guys, this is SATOchi!
We have done shows three nights in a row!
How are you guys doing?
The show went really well tonight and I enjoyed it.
I’m so happy that the audience was really nice and hot.
The crew for each band is very very nice and kind as well as the official TOC crew!!!
It is really enjoyable to tour with them!
SATOchi/MUCC
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Rockstar Chaos
Monday, March 17th, 2008
The Rockstar signing was so much fun tonight.
I’m so happy there were so many people making a line to see us and they were excited.
The great thing about being on this tour is not only playing on the stage but other events where we can meet and communicate with fans in person.
I hope you guys come and have fun together with us too.
See you guys soon at your closest town!!
Tatsuro/MUCC
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I love Camden!
Friday, March 14th, 2008
The oblong view from the stage at the Susquehanna Bank Center was so unique and I enjoyed playing there.
The great things about this tour are that we can play at different venues each day and those venues are really big in scale.
I’ve been having a lot of experience and fun through the tour.
Needless to say, I had fun at the tonight’s concert and I’m looking forward to play in Asbury Park tomorrow.
Yukke/MUCC
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Happening!
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
It was great that Yukke from MUCC played bass with Atreyu.
I hope that more unexpeceted fun stuff like this happens!
And needless to say, I enjoyed our performance.
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I love you CHICAGO!!
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
The crowd was so hot in Chicago.
I really enjoyed playing for the great people at the beautiful venue and I think we did a great show tonight.
I hope we can keep doing great shows without losing energy.
I’ve been socializing with the TOC staff and the other bands little by little so the tour has been more and more fun.
Anyway, please keep supporting us!!
Tatsuro/MUCC
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Thank you all!
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Hello! This is SATOchi!
We are in Rochester, NY today.
We had some trouble during our performance but we enjoy that too.
We enjoy every single moment when we play!
So we are alright! Actually, that makes us more excited.
At last but not least, I’d like to thank all the TOC staff for helping us set drums and other stuff.
We are very impressed by all the help. Thank you so much!!
BYE-BYE!
—SATOchi
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Pistons!!
Sunday, March 9th, 2008
Tonight, we played at the home town of Detroit Pistons that I have supported!
Detroit seems to be called as a city of rock, metal and black music but I was so excited to perform in the city like that!!
I haven’t even imagined Detroit has such a beautiful night view.
It’s too bad that I have to leave the city just in one day….
At the same time, I’m looking forward to visit more nice cities in the US.
Taste of chaos is the BEST!! Thank you!!!
—Yukke/MUCC
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CHAOS CHAOS CHAOS!!
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
I enjoyed the first concert in Dever so much!!
I’m so excited to go all over the States.
We are going to make chaos and miracle through this tour.
Look forward to seeing them, GANGSTARS!!!
See Ya!
—Tatsuro
I’m so happy to be on this great tour and I’m so glad the very first show went well!
Thanks, DENVER!
—Miya
It’s amazing that we got to join Taste of Chaos Tour.
You guys were awesome,Denver!
Hope to see you guys in your town!!!
—Yukke
Hey guys! TOC is finally kicked off!!
It’s so great that I can share a stage with the great bands I could have listened to in their CDs.
Hope the tomorrow show will be as great as it was today!
I’d like to thank all people involved in TOC!
ASHITA MO YOROSHIKU!!
—SATOchi
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Thank you, Kansas City!
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
The second day of TOC is over.
It was a really busy day today but it was fun!
I enjoy visiting cities I have never been to and meeting people there.
There are 32 more cities for us to visit.
Look forward to seeing you guys!!
Chaos, chaos, chaos.
—Tatsuro
It’s the second day of the tour but I’m not tired at all.
I love being on the road.
I enjoy seeing buildings of venues and the outside view of Memorial Hall was neat.
I can’t wait for tomorrow to get to another venue.
Thanks, Kansas City!
—Yukke
It was great to meet the hot and warmhearted people in KC!
—Miya
Yaaayyyyy!!! The second daaaayyyy!!!
I was so excited during the show and enjoy it so much.
I’ll try my best to do a great show tomorrow like today’s!
Once again, I’d like to thank the people concerned.
—SATOchi
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THE UNDERNEATH'S BLOG
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Oklahoma
Friday, April 4th, 2008
It is a start of four continuous show today.
I think that I seem to become one very hard week.
I will sleep without drinking sake today.
Thanks!!
TAL / the Underneath
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MIAMI !
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
 Today’s show was an outdoors show, in miami florida. The skies were beautiful and the weather was equally nice, so as we played, it was a great sight to see. Hopefully, the next outdoor show we have, we will get to play some more material, because it was extremely fun to play outdoors, so i cant wait to do it again.Every show in this tour has been different, but they all have been great in one way or another, and the taste of chaos has been a great opportunity for us to get to introduce our music to America and to gain some fans in the process, we are very appreciate and thankful. Thank You!!! TAL
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DULUTH , GEORGIA
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Yesterday, on our way to Georgia, we experienced some bus problems, so we had to stay behind somewhere in Virginia. We were worried we would not make it on time, so we got ready on our bus, applying our make up and doing our hair so that as soon as we got there, we would be ready to play. It took us 6 hours to get to the venue,but our drive PQ got us there on time. Todays show went well and luckly we had a bigger stage tonight. We want to express thanks and gratitude to all the people who came out tonight for our Duluth show. Thank You!!!
MASAKI / the Underneath
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NASSAU , NY
Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Yesterday was our day off.
We were Nassau New York which is 2 hours from the city.
It was pretty boring, So we slept all day. So Today, we played
the nassau coliseum, to a very exited crowd, which makes me
very exited. I am now starting to get used to the tour, and we
have all become accustomed to this schedule. As every day
passes, i grow more and more exited, and this is what keeps
my mind and body going.
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Norfolk !
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Today’s Show and the after party were very good.
I like United States.
Moreover, I will come back to Norfolk.
TAL / the Underneath
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Chicago!!
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
 I went to the event”Meet and Greet” before at the show.
The thing of J-Rock has touched favorite people. I was happy.
The show was also wonderful, and it was excited very much.
Thank you!! Chicago!!
See Ya!!
Ryo / the Underneath
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ROCHESTER
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Today was our first live show in N.Y. The venue is called the armory, in rochester New York. We had a great performance,and had a great audience as well. We would like to thank,all of those who came out to watch us play, we appreciate your support.
Thank you ROCHESTER.
MASAKI
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D'ESPAIRSRAY'S BLOG
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D’espairsRay
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Good evening!
Tonight, we have finished JRock ,D’espairsRay’s show finally.
The last show tonight, we enjoyed very much.
While I was playing on the stage, I remember a lot of things in this tour.
We are very happy to join this RTOC tour.
We also happy to see all of RTOC crew.
And… we are very happy to see you guys who come to our show.
We have got a lot of things from this tour.
We love US much more, and hope to say THANK YOU for everybody
of this tour.
We promise we will back here soon.
We love your country.
We hope we can do solo tour in the States.
We are family.
Thank you everybody!
RTOC GREAT!
yeah!!!!
We love you!!
N.DA.RE.BA~~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
D’espairsRay
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D’espairsRay
Monday, April 14th, 2008
Good Morning!
How are you?
It was great the show at Sacramento last night.
I looked a lots of you with D’espairsRay’s T shirts.
We was very happy you guys were so exciting!
Thank you Sacramento.
We will come back again!
It is sad that Bullet for My Valentine cannot play with us tomorrow.
We had a party lsat night.
In this tour, we are very happy to meet a lot of great staff and great fans.
We are like a big family.
We dedicate our last show to our family in the STATES.
I hope our family in Japan can enjoy our show, too.
We have a news for you.
We started our official My Space com.
http://www.myspace.com/despairsray
Please access if you have some interested with us.
Tnank you.
N.DA.RE.BA!!!!!
D’espairsRay
ps
I hope the daughter of J will be fine.
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D’espairsRay
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
He~~~y! Nice Guy!
The show in Long Beach was fucking great!
TV crew was there, in front of our stage, but we didn’t care.
Our show was the same we used be.
Thank you for coming our show!
We enjoyed today’s show in San Jose.
San Jose is the memorial city where we did our first show in the States.
We come back here today, and remember the memorial day.
We hope our D’espairsRay’s show today was much better than last time.
Thank you for everybody coming here today!
Tomorrow’s show is Sacramento.
The last city in California.
We will have only 2 shows in this tour, Taste Of Chaos.
Let’s enjoy tomorrow, too.
Tour will be finished soon,but we don’t say Good Bye for you guys.
Keep on Enjoying!!!
N.DA.RE.BA!!!
D’espairsRay
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We are on the way to Kansas by tour bus after the show in Denver.We really understood that this tour is very important experinces for our music life and how happy we are to have this opportunity.