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April 24

Macabre Nights - Appearance

On May 3rd, to celebrate the release of 'If...Kagai' (Japan only), members of GAROU will appear at 'Macabre Nights', a gig comprizing of four bands, including the european band 'Auxiliary'.

Held at the Community Hall, Seaford, members from GAROU appearing will include Hoshi (vocals), Reita (guitar) and Zone (drums). GAROU merchandize, and talking with the band members, will be available from 10PM onward.

Merchandize encludes:

- 25 'GAROU - If...Kagai' audio CD's - 5.95

- 10 'GAROU' T-Shirts - 19.95

- 10 'GAROU - [S]yste[M]' T-Shirts - 19.95

- 10 'GAROU - If...Kagai' T-Shirts - 19.95

- 10 'GAROU - Member: Hoshi' T-Shirts - 19.95

- 10 'GAROU - Member: Reita' T-Shirts - 19.95

- 10 'GAROU - Member: Tsubasa' T-Shirts - 19.95

- 10 'GAROU - Member: Zone' T-Shirts - 19.95

NOTE: T-Shirts available in one size only.

GAROU will also be performing after the scheduled time of the finished show. Due to bassist Tsubasa's absense, the bass tracks will be pre-recorded. Songs that will be played are as follows:

01 - Jigoku

02 - [S]

03 - Countdown

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April 22

Recording

Recording for GAROU's single, 'If...Kagai', is almost complete, on schedule for release on the 1st May. This single is comprised of two new songs. Additional information can be found on the 'Discography' page.

'If...Kagai' is the first GAROU album recorded in separate locations. Until June, GAROU is currently working in two different locations; Hoshi, Reita and Zone are currently in Melbourne, while Tsubasa is in Tokyo.

A variety of different sound mixers were used, including a custom 302 Compact Production Mixer. In specific, the track on this single is very typical of GAROU's sound, yet was given a more rough, raw feeling to it.

Like GAROU's first album, '[S]yste[M]', this single is more an experiment than a fully-fledged release. Thus, it will be available in several stores around Japan only.

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April 20

Gigs & Events

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Gigs

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Her Nightmare

Date: June 5, 2006

Time: 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Location: Tampere, Finland

Venue: Club Schatten

Ages: All

Entry: 5€ at door

Extras: No alcohol/drugs/smoking

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Arcadia

6:00PM - 6:30PM

12-Pound Cannon

6:30PM - 7:15PM

Alone In Dark

7:15PM - 8:00PM

GAROU

8:00PM - 8:30PM

Razor Fang

8:30PM - 9:00PM

Her Nightmare

9:00PM - 10:00PM

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GAROU - Specifics

8:00PM - Kikaku Mono

8:04PM - Terror

8:10PM - Maverick

8:14PM - Umbrella

8:20PM - [S]

8:25PM - Wrist Cutter

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ROTTEN DANCE

Date: June 10, 2006

Time: 9:00PM - 1:00AM

Location: Karlsruhe, Germany

Venue: La Cripta

Ages: 18+

Entry: 8€ at door / 6€ with pass

Passes available at 'Gotik' music store

Extras: No passouts

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Six Of Revolver

9:00PM - 10:00PM

Shadowgate

10:00PM - 10:15PM

All Gone Dead

10:30PM - 11:00PM

GAROU

11:00PM - 11:30PM

Ravenous

12:00AM - 1:00AM

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GAROU - Specifics

11:00PM - Maverick

11:04PM - Umbrella

11:10PM - Wrist Cutter

11:15PM - Terror

11:21PM - [M]

11:25PM - [S]

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Gotik Wave

Date: June 19, 2006

Time: 10:00AM (July 17th) - 10:00PM (July 19th)

Location: Leipzig, Germany

Venue: Minuet Festival Grounds

Ages: 18+

Entry: Ticket - 80€

Extras: No refunds

No transport provided

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(NOTE: Not all bands are listed. Those listed are playing on July 19th.)

Auxiliary

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Endless Overture

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Schwarz No End

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Her Nightmare

3:00PM - 3:45PM

Still Bleeding

3:45PM - 4:45PM

GAROU

4:45PM - 5:45PM

Zombie Repelent

5:45PM - 6:30PM

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GAROU - Specifics

4:45PM - Wrist Cutter

4:50PM - [S]

4:55PM - Maverick

5:00PM - Kikaku Mono

5:03PM - Implant

5:07PM - Newspeak Room 101 [COVER - All Gone Dead]

5:15PM - Vivid Breathing [COVER - All Gone Dead]

5:20PM - [M]

5:30PM - Umbrella

5:34PM - Terror

5:40PM - Jigoku

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Minuet Noir

Date: June 24, 2006

Time: 10:00PM - 4:00AM

Location: Mannheim, Germany

Venue: Minuet Noir

Ages: 16+

Entry: 15€ at door

Extras: No alcohol/drugs/smoking

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Dollscream

10:00PM - 11:00PM

Bad Noise

11:00PM - 11:30PM

ZI:KILL

11:30PM - 11:50PM

Last Standing

12:30AM - 1:00AM

GAROU

1:00AM - 1:30AM

Knights Of Steel

1:30AM - 2:00AM

Deflectors

2:00AM - 3:00AM

Creeper

3:00AM - 4:00AM

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GAROU - Specifics

1:00AM - [S]

1:05AM - Maverick

1:09AM - Umbrella

1:15AM - Jigoku

1:20AM - [M]

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Other

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Coming Soon.

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Discography

Demo CD

Type: Demo

Release: July 2005

Label: N/A

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01 - Kikaku Mono - 2:05

02 - Countdown - 2:47

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[S]yste[M]

Type: Album

Release: April 15, 2006 [Japan Only]

Label: Flying Sickle

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01 - [S] - 3:50

02 - Wrist Cutter - 3:53

03 - Kikaku Mono - 2:05

04 - Terror - 5:33

05 - Implant - 4:21

06 - Umbrella - 4:24

07 - Maverick - 3:18

08 - [M] - 2:09

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If...Kagai

Type: Single

Release: 1st May [Japan Only]

Label: Flying Sickle

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01 - Jigoku - 2:14

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Guest Book

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Sign here.

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Members

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Current

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(Hoshi)

Stage Name: Hoshi (Ho-shee)

Real Name: Yami Kyoto

Position: Vocalist

Instrument(s): Voice

Age: 20

Gender: Male

Birthdate: September 20, 1986

Height: 5'2" / 157cm

Weight: 46kg / 102lbs.

Hometown: Chiba, Japan

Zodiac: Virgo

Joined: January 2005

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Hoshi is the vocalist, and one of the two founding members, of GAROU. Raised in Chiba, Japan, Hoshi started GAROU along with bassist Tsubasa in late 2004. Despite having no vocal training, his voice can range from soft whispers, to aggressive yelling, to extremely feminine high notes. This often causes confusion as to how many vocalists there are. There is one; Hoshi. Often alternating between singing styles in seconds, he brings a truly variant sound to each of the songs.

Hoshi is fluent in both English and Japanese, and doubles as the composer and lyricist of all GAROU's songs. It was his idea to relocate to Melbourne. Due to this initiative, Hoshi has become the 'leader' of the group, moreso than Tsubasa, the other remaining original member. Hoshi is currently committed only to GAROU, and has no occupation on the side. He hopes to continue with GAROU, and see them become famous.

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(Reita)

Stage Name: Reita (Ray-Tar)

Real Name: Nicole Phua

Position: Guitarist

Instrument(s): ESP Viper (Custom)

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Birthdate: June 15, 1987

Height: 5'4" / 162cm

Weight: 52kg / 114lbs.

Hometown: Melbourne, Australia

Zodiac: Gemini

Joined: December 2005

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During GAROU's line-up change in November 2005, Reita was quick to fill the roll of Lead Guitarist. In her fifth year of guitar lessons, Reita immediately had what it took to join GAROU. She was recruited in December 2005, during which time GAROU was also signed onto their first record label, Flying Sickle. Reita can play in near perfect synchronization with bassist Tsubasa, making the guitar and bass a skillful blend into one. Furthermore, her playing style usually varies between songs, giving each of her works a very distinct feel.

Reita is fluent in English, and learning Japanese for a better understanding of GAROU's nature. Aside from GAROU, Reita is studying a sociology course at university. She hopes to one day work with animals, or in relation to matters of human rights.

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(Tsubasa)

Stage Name: Tsubasa (Sue-bass-ah)

Real Name: Hiro Matsumo

Position: Bassist

Instrument(s): ESP J-1005

Age: 20

Gender: Male

Birth: May 7, 1985

Height: 5'8" / 172cm

Weight: 49kg / 108lbs.

Hometown: Chiba, Japan

Zodiac: Taurus

Joined: January 2005

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Tsubasa, the bass player of GAROU, was one of the two founding members. Having played bass for just a year before starting GAROU, Tsubasa and Hoshi looked for other members instead of initially recording any songs. Tsubasa has now played bass for three years, still attending professional classes. Tsubasa can play in near perfect synchronization with guitarist Reita, causing the blending of both instruments into one. Most of GAROU's songs have a strong bass influence, often reducing the guitar work to second place.

Tsubasa is fluent in Japanese, but only knows basic English, and is currently learning the language. Like Hoshi, he has no other commitments, apart from GAROU. Like Hoshi, he intends to stay with GAROU, and hopefully to, one day, see them become famous.

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(Zone)

Stage Name: Zone

Real Name: Claire Perez

Position: Drummer

Instrument(s): Tama Superstar Kit

Age: 19

Gender: Female

Birthdate: November 18, 1986

Height: 5'10" / 178cm

Weight: 60kg / 130lbs.

Hometown: Hertfordshire, England

Zodiac: Scorpio

Joined: January 2006

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Newest addition, and only non-asian member of GAROU, Zone is the drummer. After the line-up change in late 2005, Zone approached the band, only to be initially refused. A last-minute change of mind ensured her position as the band's drummer, and she joined in January, just in time for recording to start. She has played the drums for six years, and it often ranges widely, from non-stop pounding, to almost non-existant tapping, sometimes alternating between styles within seconds.

Zone speaks English, and is planning on soon learning Japanese for the band. Aside from GAROU, she works part-time in the retail industry, but is planning on working with GAROU alone once the tours start in June. She plans to stay with the band for now, but one day wants to become a writer.

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(Zuki)