Here's some minor news that I've been to busy to post:

ex-VARYL (ヴァリル) vocalist Hiro (緋絽) will participate in his ongoing session band, LUCY MONOSTONES (ルーシーモノストーンズ) on 2016-08-31 at Shinjuku (新宿) RUIDO K4. They'll play early songs by the GazettE. (I wish the drummer was our ex-CindyKate Masami!)

V. Hiro (緋絽) [ex-VARYL (ヴァリル)] G. Kaie [ex-Velbet (ベルベット)] G. Nao (仍) [ex-MEABEL] B. Hayato (隼人) [Nihilizm] D. Masami (雅美)

ΛrlequiΩ (アルルカン) will sell newly designed muffler towels beginning on 2016-08-27. What do you think the roman numerals 4 and 7 mean?

GOTCHAROCKA will celebrate their 4th anniversary by collaborating with jewelry brand GIGOR. Each member has produced their own bracelet with the brand:

• Jui "RockAstars" (three stars design)
• JUN "JAM heart" (heart with 'JAM' text)
• Toya "petite crown" (crown design)

The concepts are super basic, but the products are well-proportioned and look good. Each costs 17,000 yen.

Mis†ake will hold their "miraculous" one-day revival on 2016-08-26. They'll sell two new singles at the event. They'll also freely distribute a live DVD to those who spend 5,000 yen on the band's goods.

By the way, Affective Synergy is officially considered a "band" now. It seems that Lin stepped down as vocalist because he felt his poor vocal ability was limiting the project.

Ultimate Sonic is recording some new music. Vocalist Yuu+ says it's more "digital"...

THE BLACK SWAN will participate in a threeman with new band Sioux, and Develop One's Faculties.

It seems that THE BLACK SWAN member Len has collaborated with jewelry brand BLIND RABBIT to produce a series of accessories. They've designed necklace pendants and earrings, all with a "skull and cross" motif.