His Excellency wrote in his blog, that work on the live CD set had been just finished. The final version of the title is 「ICBM OSAKA –妖艶!＋震撼!＋爆笑!＝究極炎上!!-」 [ICBM OSAKA -youen! + shinkan! + bakushou! = kyuukyoku enjou!!-].

The work on 1st live DVD set is also finished, and His Excellency himself considers it to be truly a must-see masterpiece without exaggerations.

But the release of the 2nd live DVD 「魔暦12年12月12日 - Inter Continental Black Mass:TOKYO FINAL-」 may be delayed, because they need more time.

Source: H.E. Demon Kakka's Official Website

This caused 'a little uproar' in the media: while talking about his "Dream Banzuke for 2011" at NHK broadcast, His Excellency put "Kototamiya" (that's a former shikona of Kotomitsuki) into 1st Maegashira of the East side. He explained, that while there are many people who think that Kotomitsuki should have been fired, there are others, who think that he got the most harsh punishment for something that had been a problem throughout all sumo.

For those not familiar with the subject: there was a great scandal, when it turned out that many sumo wrestlers were gambling on baseball (gambling is banned in Japan, with just a few exceptions). The JSA chairman Musashigawa resigned, ozeki Kotomitsuki was ousted from sumo world, and about 30 wrestlers were suspended for 1 tournament (which resulted in them falling to the lower ranks on the banzuke), and NHK even canceled their usual live broadcast of sumo for the Nagoya basho. Expelled Kotomitsuki is now suing the JSA in attempt to get back to sumo.

Source: "The Japan Times" et al

As a farewell gift from our Akuma lords, there are 4 live releases are scheduled for next spring. 1 CD set, 2 live DVD sets and a backstage video!

More details here.

Source: Official Seikima-II website

CANTA has official Facebook page and Youtube channel now, as well as a new home page design. Check it out!

The anniversary book called 無冠の帝王 聖飢魔II～地球デビュー25年目の大検証～ [mukan no teiou Seikima-II ~chikyuu debut 25 nenme no dai kenshou~], goes on sale on October 9. It will feature reports from concerts in US and France, and many more!

Source: Official Seikima-II website

Buy at: HMV Japan

The first performance of the ICBM Tour Japan will be broadcasted live over the Internet!
Don't miss it! September 18 at 6pm JST @ USTREAM

Source: Official Seikima-II website

His Excellency's recent blog post is telling us a fantastic story of Luke Takamura being on tour with 2 bands at once: Seikima-II and Toshihiko Takamizawa's solo project!

Seikima-II members were returning from Korea, and when their plane was flying over Kansai region, Raiden-sama said "Luke's other live had just started," and Jail-sama responded sleepily "He's in such a tight spot."

Because the last weeks' schedule of Luke-sama looked like this:

• August 26: 1st show of Takamizawa's tour in Osaka
• August 27: Seikima-II rehearsal in Tokyo (he came there directly from Osaka)
• August 28: Takamizawa's show in Sendai (he had to leave Tokyo early in the morning to get there)
• August 29: Seikima-II rehearsal in Tokyo (he came there directly from Sendai)
• August 30: Takamizawa's show in Hiroshima (he had to leave Tokyo early in the morning to get there)
• August 31: Seikima-II rehearsal in Tokyo (he came there directly from Hiroshima)
• September 1: Takamizawa's show in Nagoya
• September 2: Seikima-II members go to Korea (Luke-sama had to get to the Haneda Airport directly from Nagoya), and have a rehearsal there till past 23:00.
• September 3: Seikima-II: Black Mass in Korea (20:40~21:25)
• September 4: Takamizawa's show in Kobe (Luke-sama had to leave Korea ultra-early in the morning to get there)
• September 5: Seikima-II: rehearsal in Tokyo (he came there directly from Kobe)
• September 6: Seikima-II: rehearsal and participation in "Kakiin" radio program in Tokyo till 21:00

...I guess keeping this schedule required some super-human stamina and speed! =)

Source: His Excellency's blog at the official website

The next year's line-up of the famous festival, as usual, features some familiar names: Demon Kakka, Takashi Ohashi and Shunsuke Ishikawa.

The A-KON 21 echoes are still ringing around the Web. Shion from CureMedia team shared his impressions in this review.

The legendary TV-show that followed Seikima-II members' activities for several years after the band was dissolved, and saw the beginning of CANTA and face to ace, and the end of RX... "majin de SHOW" comes out on DVD this September!

But it won't be on sale in any stores, mail-order only. This means it won't be available for purchase from overseas.

Source: Official Seikima-II website

Seikima-II will go to Korea to appear at the "VIVA KOREA ROCK FESTIVAL" on the 3rd of September!

Check out vol.18 of the "WeROCK" magazine for 16 pages with akuma photos and interviews. And cover image too!

The title is "Tribute to 聖飢魔II -悪魔との契約書-" [Tribute to Seikima-II -akuma to no keiyakusho-].

And the full tracklist is (in alphabetical order):

• アダムの林檎 [adamu no ringo] / 地獄カルテット [Zigoku Quartet]
• ARCADIA / RX feat. John Wetton
• EL DORADO / EARTHSHAKER
• FIRE AFTER FIRE / SEX MACHINEGUNS
• HOLY BLOOD / GALNERYUS
• JACK THE RIPPER / THE 冠 [THE kanmuri]
• 怪奇植物 [kaiki shokubutsu] / TRICK
• 蝋人形の館 [rouningyou no yakata] / SHOW-YA
• SAVE YOUR SOUL / X.Y.Z.→A
• STAINLESS NIGHT / Sadie
• 1999 SECRET OBJECT / Grand Illusion

Source: Official Seikima-II website

PV for the song BABIES IN THEIR DREAMS had been uploaded to the official YouTube channel of Avex Network.

One more interview from the A-KON 21. His Excellency answered questions of JaME reporters.

A member of the MONSTER ATTACK TEAM boldly approached our Akuma lords at the A-KON... Check out an Exclusive Interview, Full Q&A Session, and Fan Testimony articles in the music section at the magazine's website!

Source: MAT website.

Some more info on the upcoming releases from Seikima-II.
4 new songs on "akuma RELATIVITY" are in Japanese.
"A QUARTER CENTURY OF REBELLION" includes almost all of "akuma RELATIVITY" (except 3 of the aforementioned new songs), and almost all of "akuma NATIVITY" (no "PANDEMIC CARRIERS", some songs from the regular edition and some from the limited one, and a longer version of "THE HOUSE OF WAX", probably a "Jp. Ver." one from the regular edition with a prologue like in "Expo. Ver.")

Source: Seikima-II Official Website.

The upcoming album from Takashi O'Hashi features 9 guest artists from different countries - including His Excellency, and Ace Shimizu. Its title "Independent Souls Union" means that music and spirit can overcome any borders. Lyrics to the songs were written by the corresponding guest artists.

See more here.

It took a while, but at last CDJapan and Amazon Japan added this single to their catalogs, so we can preorder it!

And the promo-clips of all 4 news songs had been uploaded to the CANTA official Myspace page.

"SEIKIMA-II Chikyu (the Earth) Debut 25th Anniversary Tribute Edition" will feature 11 songs, sung by other famous Japanese bands. Choice of artists authorized by Seikima-II members. Release date is D.C.12. (2010) 09.15.
About a half of planned tracklist is also revealed...

• EL DORADO / EARTHSHAKER
• アダムの林檎 [adamu no ringo] / 地獄カルテット [Zigoku Quartet]
• FIRE AFTER FIRE / SEX MACHINEGUNS
• 蝋人形の館 [rouningyou no yakata] / SHOW-YA
• HOLY BLOOD / GALNERYUS
• JACK THE RIPPER / THE 冠 [THE kanmuri]
• 1999 SECRET OBJECT / Grand Illusion
• ARCADIA / RX feat. John Wetton

Source: CDJapan

About 5000 people had attended Seikima-II concert at Japan Expo in Paris. And here are some fantastic photos from it!

The official site of Seikima-II now features the cover art of both versions of "akuma RELATIVITY" and "A QUARTER CENTURY OF REBELLION".

The iTunes release was delayed for some reasons, but it finally happened! "Akuma Relativity" songs are on iTunes now! Except for US and Canada stores, though...

A new promo video-message from His Excellency had been recently published at HMV.

More fascinating releases this summer: CANTA announced an upcoming maxi-single and a live DVD.

DVD "100411 LIVE!" goes on sale on July 14, continuing the 'official bootleg series' of their anniversary concerts.
Maxi-single "My Turn" will be released　on July 28. There will be 4 new songs and 3 bonus tracks to "100411 LIVE!" DVD (and some kind of 'first edition bonus' CD with 'kinmokusei (Extended Version)').

Source: CANTA official website

Another iTunes release had been announced at the official website. Starting from June 23rd, 7 Seikima-II self-covers from "akuma RELATIVITY" will be available for download in 21 countries (Austria, Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA).

Also, CDJapan and HMV published the full tracklist of the upcoming "akuma RELATIVITY" album, with 4 new song titles.

Source: Seikima-II official website

People from Shinja Worldwide are planning a fan project in attempt to show Seikima-II their appreciation and support. Join us!

Also, go vote for your favorite Seikima-II album at CDJapan!

The official announcement at the Seikima-II web-site confirms the planned release, and discloses the real titles of the upcoming albums! The titles are "悪魔RELATIVITY" [akuma RELATIVITY] and "A QUARTER CENTURY OF REBELLION ”世界的極悪集大成盤”" [sekaiteki gokuaku shuutaisei ban].

Source: Seikima-II official website

Seikima-II will appear at the Japan Expo in Paris, July 1st-4th. No details given yet, just that they will play at the J.E.Live House during the festival.

Source: Japan Expo web-site

2 more releases have become available for preorder from many online shops: "Akuma NATIVITY 2" and "悪魔NATIVITY 集大成盤" [Akuma NATIVITY shuutaisei ban]. The release date is July 28.

Official sites haven't mentioned these releases yet.

See more here.

The final reunion concerts will take place on the 11th and 12th of December, at the Tokyo International Forum hall.

This makes D.C.12 12.12 the last day of Seikima-II 25th Anniversary reunion.

Source: Seikima-II official website

Demon-sama is a lead vocalist on "Search for light" from the upcoming album "Brand New World" of the Swedish band GRAND ILLUSION. Anders Rydholm, Peter Sundell, Per Svensson and Gregg Bissonette are already known to His Excellency's fans as members of the GIRLS' ROCK albums recording team.

And (though that's kinda old news) the single 「無力な自分が許せない」 [muryoku na jibun ga yurusenai] from DAMIJAW, a solo project by ka-yu of Janne Da Arc, also included one song with Demon-sama on vocals. The song is titled 「ダ―ミ―城の吸血悪魔（笑）」 [damijou no kyuketsu akuma (wara)].

Sources: H.E.Demon Kakka's Official Website, GRAND ILLUSION's website

Rumors about the 2nd concert in US finally got confirmed. After gracing A-Kon with their presence, Seikima-II will appear in Los Angeles, CA. The exact date for this is still unrevealed.

Source: CureMedia

Music of wonderful fusion-jazz-band RX (Raiden-sama, Xenon-sama and Matsuzaki-sama) will soon become available from iTunes in 18 countries!
These lucky countries are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA and Japan.

Albums "Kiss of Life", "Zeitmeisser" and "Elements" - since March 31 in Japan and since April 14 in other countries.
Best-of albums 'CHEMICAL ELEMENTS' (both instrumental selection and vocal selection) - since April 7 in Japan, and April 21 in other countries.

Unfortunately, some songs will be excluded, namely "BAD AGAIN", "信天翁" ([shintenou] aka "ALBATROSS"), "WAR CLOUD" and "S.T.F".

Source: Seikima-II official website

'Magine-Club D.C.12', Seikima-II official limited-time fan-club was opened today.
The online registration form requires applicant to have an address in Japan, so overseas fans won't be able to join. But the site isn't totally members-only, and will have some free content available for any visitors.

Source: Magine-Club D.C.12

New website features brand new design, new official Twitter, cool new photo and Japan tour dates!!!
Majin Club D.C.12 (official limited-time fan-club) opens tomorrow.

Source: Seikima-II official website

The official web-site of Seikima-II is still being redecorated. But messages at the index page had been replaced with a big cool-looking flash-animated intro.

Source: Seikima-II official website

The official web-site of Seikima-II closed for redecoration yesterday.
To keep visitors entertained, the index page shows short info messages from "DNN" (short "Demon News Network"?). Among some "old news" like the 25th anniversary reunion and "AKUMA NATIVITY..." release, they promise more details about the upcoming world tour to be revealed this month, and a limited-time official fan-club for reunion time.

Source: Seikima-II official website

Takashi O'Hashi (aka Jail O'Hashi) is a featured special guest on "Del Otro Galaxia", the latest album by MONSTER ISLAND PLUS, a folk space rock band from US. O'Hashi-san plays guitar in songs "Nasty Little Scar" and "Leaning House."
The album (released in limited and regular edition) is already available for preorder at the band's website.

Also, there's an exclusive interview with O'Hashi-san published in the latest (#8) issue of the Monster Attack Team magazine. Check it out!

Source: official sites of MONSTER ISLAND PLUS & Monster Attack Team

「Trick × Logic」 is an upcoming mystery-novel-like game for Sony Playstation. One of the main characters there is Yama-Raja, ruler of the realm of dead - with Demon-sama being the seiyuu!

Source: H.E.Demon Kakka's Official Website & promo site of 「Trick × Logic」

Japanese music magazine "WeROCK" features a section called "Artist Recommend", where CD&DVD are recommended not by just some reviewers, but by rock stars themselves. Check out what Raiden Yuzawa-san would like you to listen to!

Media-portal BARKS.jp features a special interview and new photos to celebrate His Excellency's new works!

In that interview, His Excellency mentioned that after the release of "GIRLS' ROCK Best" and "Demon's Rock Expo", his main activity will be... Seikima-II!!!

Ace-sama posted a New Year message in face to ace official blog.
Luke-sama also wrote a line in "Messages" at the CANTA web-site.
...And His Excellency was just as busy as usual - well, he has a world to run, after all. =)

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