Popular singer GACKT will release a best-of compilation album. This album is currently untitled and will contain singles released after the album THE SIXTH DAY / SINGLE COLLECTION from 2004.
The CD will be available from July 21st and on that same day a reissue of the aforementioned album from 2004 will be released as well.
In addition to these releases,Gackt will also release a compilation album featuring his rock songs. Titled ARE YOU "FRIED CHICKENz"??, this release will feature a 'tough' concept and is due to be in stores on June 23.
Did you know Kamijo (vocalist for Versailles) was a former roadie for Malice Mizer? Somehow, it seems rather fitting, dont you think?
And according to MJ+, at a recent Versailles live, Gackt (ex-Malice Mizer) even sent the members of Versailles a bouquet of flowers. Rather thoughtful of him, I suppose.
Brace yourself, July will be very very HOT! For years legions of fans have waited for this moment, now finally legendary GACKT will tour Europe for the first time! GACKT will perform at a very selective choice of clubs in London, Paris, Barcelona, Munich and Bochum. Don't miss the rare chance to experience a true legend of Japanese Rock live. Seeing this mega superstar in such an intimate atmosphere will make these shows an unforgetable unique event for all fans world-wide. Tickets will go on sale on June 7th and are strictly limited!
16.7.10   O2 Academy Islington / London / UK - www.ticketweb.co.uk
GACKT Causes Ticket Sale-Servers to Crash in Europe Due to High Demand!
With GACKT a real super star of the Japanese music scene is coming to Europe this July and he will be touring through five exclusive clubs in Great Britain, France, Spain and Germany starting on July 16th. In many places the tickets to these shows have SOLD OUT in less than 30 minutes, as it was the case in Germany. In France, the tickets sold out via one agency even before they could go on sale with a different one.
The high demand caused servers to crash in several places, as fans were eager to get their tickets as soon as possible.
Fans who have not been able to get their tickets, now have a second chance. Due to a change in production, there will be another 200 tickets available for the show held in Munich at the "Theaterfabrik" on July 22nd. Tickets will go on sale exclusively via Neo Tokyo, starting on Friday, June 11th, noon 12:00 o'clock central European time.
Don't miss this chance to see GACKT live and at venues every Japanese fan would be envious about, due to the close proximity.
Before coming to Europe, GACKT will be heading out on his Japan wide Tour "GACKT YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz - Hatsu Tour ni shite, Kokunai Saishuu Tour!! - Kirameki Otokojuku - Danjo Konyokuhadakamatsuri -", which will continue after he returns from Europe until August 20th. In addition and with a direct link to this tour he will be releasing a new album called "ARE YOU "FRIED CHICKENz"??" on June 23rd, it has been announced on short notice.
The album will include 14 songs, where as three songs will also be available as mobile phone download songs.
Without a question, this summer will belong to GACKT!
[ARE YOU "FRIED CHICKENz"??]
Release date: 2010/6/23
CRCP-40276 ¥3000(tax in)
1. ~ZAN~
2. DYBBUK
3. NINE SPIRAL
4. SPEED MASTER
5. LU:NA
6. Kimi ga matteiru kara
7. MIND FOREST
8. WHITE EYES
9. JUSTIFIED
10. JESUS
11. FLOWER
12. KAGERO
13. UNCONTROL(Kyoukiranbusuru edition|Mar.21,2010 LIVE ver.)
14. JUSTIFIED(Mar.21,2010 LIVE ver.)
GACKT wound up in the hospital after catching a fever (though he’s doing much better) and shared much inspiring words to his fans. GACKT Blog 2010.06.11