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VAMPS Digital Release “AHEAD / REPLAY” & EUROPE TOUR 2013

2013/09/9

VAMPS

On July 3rd, the rock band VAMPS, formed by HYDE (L’Arc~en~Ciel) and K.A.Z (Oblivion Dust), have released “ⒶHEAD/REPLAY”, their first single since signing with Universal Music.

In the 5 years since VAMPS’ formation in 2008, they have released 8 singles and 2 albums, as well as playing more than 250 live gigs both in Japan and overseas. Their highly acclaimed performances had them playing in North and South America, Europe and Asia as part of their previous world tour, with their second album “BEAST” (released in July 2010) ranking 4th on the South American charts – the first time ever for a Japanese artist to achieve such success.

The newest CD single “ⒶHEAD/REPLAY” was simultaneously released worldwide via digital download and at the release event two major announcements were made: the details of their upcoming world tour and the release of the ‘Best Of’ album this Fall, ‘SEX BLOOD ROCK N’ ROLL’.

The World Tour will be held in partnership with LIVE NATION, known for working with the likes of international stars Lady Gaga, Madonna and U2. The venues announced include Barcelona, Spain @APOLO (Sat, Sept 28th), Paris, France @Olympia (Tue, Oct 1st), Berlin, Germany @Kesselhaus (Thu, Oct 3rd) and London, UK @O2 Academy Islington (Mon, Oct 7th).

The greatest hits album will not only be a compilation of tracks previously released in Japan, but a portrayal of the “current and newest” VAMPS, with all the vocals and some tracks being re-recorded especially for this release. HYDE says, “This ‘Best Of’ album that we gave ourselves entirely to is designed to launch VAMPS into the world.”

The announcement will certainly serve as a long awaited answer to the numerous requests for a world tour and a new album, from fans all over the world as seen on their official Facebook page. Commenting “We want to perform and make music worldwide, just as we do in Japan”, VAMPS will kick off their global expansion with this tour and album, surely leaving a sensational mark on the Japanese music scene.

Live Viewing events, which will have live broadcasts from VAMPS’ current tour “VAMPS LIVE 2013”, have also been announced in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and the U.S..

UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN VAMPS : http://store.universal-music.co.jp/fs/artist/c/vamps
VAMPS Official Website : http://www.vampsxxx.com/main.html

◆Digital Release “AHEAD / REPLAY”
Country List for Digital Release
Australia / Austria / Belgium / Brazil / Brunei / Cambodia / China / Denmark / Finland / France / Germany / Greece / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Italy / Laos / Macau / Malaysia / Netherlands / New Zealand / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Singapore / South Korea / Spain / Sri Lanka / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Thailand / United Kingdom / Philippines / Vietnam / United States / Canada / Mexico *South Korea

◆VAMPS EUROPE TOUR 2013
“VAMPS have awakened from their eternal sleep…
The time has come to satisfy their unquenchable thirst and take the world by storm!
Europe, are you ready to get bitten?”

9/28 (Sat) LIVE @Barcelona APOLO
10/01 (Tue) LIVE @Paris OLYMPIA
10/03 (Thu) LIVE @Belrin KESSELHAUS
10/07 (Mon) LIVE @London O2 Academy Islington



BARCELONA, SPAIN
DATE: SEP 28TH, 2013
VENUE: APOLO
DOORS OPEN: 7:45pm(local time)
SHOW TIME: 9:15pm(local time)
TICKET PRICE:
 *30€(Regular tickets), *50€(Early Access Tickets)
*100€(Premium Backstage Tickets)

TICKETS ON SALE: JULY 4TH

Ticket link: http://www.livenation.es/artist/vamps-tickets
TICKET INFO: Atencionalcliente@livenation.es (Live Nation Spain)

Premium Backstage Tickets,
VIP Upgrade Tickets include:
– Meet & Greet (before the show)
– Early Access
– Group Photo with the Artists
– Special Laminated Pass


PARIS, FRANCE
DATE: OCT 1ST, 2013
VENUE: OLYMPIA
DOORS OPEN: 6:30pm(local time)
SHOW TIME: 8:00pm(local time)
TICKET PRICE:
*45.50€, 51€, 56.50€(Regular tickets)
*155.50€(Early Entry ticket), 225€(Meet & Greet +Seat ticket )
TICKETS ON SALE: JULY 5TH
Ticket link: (TBA)
TICKET INFO: information@livenation.fr (Live Nation France)

“Meet & Greet + Seat” ticket tentatively includes
– Best seat ticket
– Meet & Greet (before the show)
– Group photo with the Artists
– Special Laminated pass


BERLIN, GERMANY
DATE: OCT 3RD, 2013
VENUE: KESSELHAUS
DOORS OPEN: 7:00pm(local time)
SHOW TIME: 8:00pm(local time)
TICKET PRICE:
*30€(Regular tickets)
*100€(VIP Upgrade Package)
TICKETS ON SALE: JULY 5TH
Ticket link: http://www.x-why-z.eu/bands/183
TICKET INFO: info@x-why-z.eu (x-why-z)


LONDON, ENGLAND
DATE:OCT 7TH , 2013
VENUE: O2 Academy Islington
DOORS OPEN: 7:00pm(local time)
SHOW TIME: 8:00pm TBC (local time)
TICKET PRICE:
*20£(Regular tickets)
*100£(VIP Upgrade Package)
TICKETS ON SALE: JULY 5TH
Ticket link: http://bit.ly/1axJZIu
TICKET INFO: info@livenation.co.uk (Live Nation UK)


◆Live Viewing (July 6th & 7th)http://www.liveviewing.jp/contents/083_vamps.html
◇6th July (Sat): Japan / Asia
Japan, China (Hong Kong), Taiwan (Taipei, Hsinchu, Kaohsiung)
◇7th July (Sun): Worldwide
Japan, China (Hong Kong), Taiwan (Taipei, Hsinchu, Kaohsiung), Korea (Seoul), America (Los Angeles),
Spain (Barcelona), Germany (Berlin), Singapore (Singapore), Thailand (Bangkok), Indonesia (Jakarta)、Mexico(Mexico City)、Brazil (Sao Paulo)、England (London)、France (Paris)

◆VAMPS BEST ALBUM “SEX BLOOD ROCK N’ ROLL”
VAMPS_BEST

Track list
1. DEVIL SIDE
2. REDRUM
3. REVOLUTION Ⅱ
4. THE PAST
5. LOVE ADDICT
6. ANGEL TRIP
7. MEMORIES
8. SWEET DREAMS
9. Life On Mars?
10. VAMPIRE DEPRESSION
11. MY FIRST LAST
12. HUNTING Ⅱ
13. SEX BLOOD ROCK N’ ROLL


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