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20:00 | The Gazette (Japan) |
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 The Gazette are considered to be part of the second generation of visual rock (called visual-kei in Japan) bands. Originally an Alternative Metal band, their sound has evolved throughout the years, encompassing Nu Metal, Hard Rock, Industrial Metal and Metalcore. The name "gazette" is possibly a reference to their frequent use of lyrical themes that deal with violent crimes and worldly issues. The band was originally signed to Matina, but shortly after producing a few songs, they switched labels to PS Company, a sub-label of Dynamite Tommy's Free Will Records. Their material is released by PS Company through Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Along with An Cafe, Nightmare, exist†trace, Miyavi, and post-Visual Kei prog-death metallers Dir en grey, they were part of the second wave of Visual Kei bands, and are currently one of the biggest names in the modern VK scene, both in and outside Japan. They are often described as PS Company's best-selling visual band, as well as an important act in the modern VK scene.
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20:00 | Tokio Hotel (Germany) |
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 Ever-evolving pop/rock quartet Tokio Hotel emerged in 2005 as one of the most successful German acts of their generation. Out of their small hometown Magdeburg Bill and Tom Kaulitz, Gustav Listing and Georg Schäfer set out to become an international phenomenon. Against all odds, they have received more than 110 international and national awards including the US MTV VMA Moonman, five European Music Awards, four MTV Latin Music Awards, and also the MTV Japan Music Award. More than 10 million records were sold worldwide, with platinum success in 68 countries – and half a million people even gathered at the Eiffel Tower to see Tokio Hotel's eccentric and stunning live show. Their most recent work is the album Dream Machine, released in early 2017, which was received with mixed reviews. On March 12, the band embarked on their Dream Machine Tour.
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