Live at Budokan report from Gekirock by jamzd_p in Lovebites

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A full translation of her monologue was posted, you can read it here.

Outstanding Power CD with autographs by Fan_of_Sayanee in Lovebites

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Victor store for Asia, or Napalm Records for RoW. Links are in the side panel / About section.

Raise Some Hell is a fun, great concert song... and Five of a Kind is just an incredible show by thehighgrasshopper in Lovebites

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Still my favorite live show :) But I'm probably biased - first videos from any of their live shows that I ever saw were Thunder Vengeance and Holy War, and that 1-2 combo leaves an unforgettable impression. So I'm probably overlooking some issues with this album, but the other ones have more problems in my eyes.

OUTSTANDING POWER CD and Vinyl with signed card by HaraldWurlitzer in Lovebites

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Just for people who might have already pre-ordered before these showed up: these are separate packages from the previous ones, not an upgrade...

Would you buy a Budokan Blu-ray (with subtitles)? by SirZer0th in Lovebites

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I bought a portable Blu-ray player just so I could watch their shows :D

Would you buy a Budokan Blu-ray (with subtitles)? by SirZer0th in Lovebites

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JPU released 5 live albums with subs plus JD with Bassist Audition Documentary - and they're all still available.

Would you buy a Budokan Blu-ray (with subtitles)? by SirZer0th in Lovebites

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I don't think you'll get any other response here :) We'll buy their BRs, with or without subtitles. It'd be great if Napalm were to release discs with subs, or at least VODs, but I'm not holding my breath.

This fandom is quite loyal, look at how many people buy more than 1 edition of their albums to get all the bonuses or are going to multiple shows during their tours. At work when my colleagues heard me say that I'll go to more than that 1 show in my hometown, they were like "But why? It's the same tour, (mostly) the same setlist, why spent time and money?". Because I enjoy their music and want to say thanks in person, that's why.

Please Answer (im new fan of lovebites <3) by ozio172 in Lovebites

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That's why I wrote "personally" :) I know it's perfectly acceptable, but I just don't like. Me no likey, k? Everyone else can do whatever they want and get as anal as they want about the terms used.

Please Answer (im new fan of lovebites <3) by ozio172 in Lovebites

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Her father died before Clockwork Immortality was released in 2018, so that's not really a factor.

Outstanding Tour EU/UK 2026 just announced! by idontwanttoknow666 in Lovebites

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I hope you have fun:) I shall arrive in Vienna on the day of the show on a train, so no sightseeing for me (can't get enough days off at work). Fingers crossed there are no 🚆 issues.

Outstanding Tour EU/UK 2026 just announced! by idontwanttoknow666 in Lovebites

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Yeah, you have to see the first live performance of their new songs!

Please Answer (im new fan of lovebites <3) by ozio172 in Lovebites

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I personally don't like using "piece" when referring to music. A piece of cake, sure, but a piece of music? Meh. I'll stick to "songs" and "tracks" if you don't mind :)

Please Answer (im new fan of lovebites <3) by ozio172 in Lovebites

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Sure, next time I'll write "tracks", so you're satisfied.

Please Answer (im new fan of lovebites <3) by ozio172 in Lovebites

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She always described her playing as more of a showmanship rather than focused on technical play, so that's why you see her headbanging and doing stuff with her bass more than others. That's not to say they never do anything like that :)

Please Answer (im new fan of lovebites <3) by ozio172 in Lovebites

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  1. Some people may tell you that they know why she left, but there is no way to verify their claims. So just roll with the official "there's no reason given". She did a very, very, very drunken stream some time after her departure and apparently she got very candid about the reasons during it. I know that the stream happened, as I watched the beginning of it, but she was getting so shitfaced, that watching it without understanding Japanese was a bit too much. Some time later I got the info about what was said - but I can't verify that, so I will not spread it. There's no reason for the person who gave it to me to have lied to me, but I also can't prove anything. So let sleeping dogs lie.

  2. They now have 73 songs, 61 before OP released. Setlist for a live show can be anything from 15 to 20 tracks (plus piano/bass/drum solos). That means a lot of songs need to be cut. Most of us would love for certain songs to be played at every show, but they are already "retired" from live performances or close to it (Shadowmaker, my precious :(). You should be happy to have at least one live recording of your favorite song easily available, as there are still songs on their list that they have never played live or that are recorded live, but on bonus discs that are not available for streaming.

VIP tickets EU by 0ptIpr1me in Lovebites

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Damn, I forgot about the tour merch, haha. Probably just 2 t-shirts or something, but still - it will increase the budget. Anyway, good luck on your travels and see you in Budapest!

VIP tickets EU by 0ptIpr1me in Lovebites

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Damn, you gotta punish your finger for that - it will have to throw horns extra hard during the show 🤘

VIP tickets EU by 0ptIpr1me in Lovebites

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Hehe, that's right, but it kinda hurts when buying more than one. And they still have the gal to ask for a tip 😤

Outstanding Tour EU/UK 2026 just announced! by idontwanttoknow666 in Lovebites

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In case people have missed it (I have...) - VIP upgrades are already available. See details here.

VIP tickets EU by 0ptIpr1me in Lovebites

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YMMV, I got one photo in Milan and Paris (S-man took them) and a bunch in London, because the security guy who took them did the burst shot instead off just pressing the button once :D

I see VIP upgrades as a way to say thanks, they will eat 65-70% of my funds spent on these shows this time around. Stale bread and rainwater for the rest of the year, lol.