V.E. Promotions

Calmando Qual / Twisted Clock
( http://twistedclock.hustle.ne.jp/ )
Calmando Qual debuted in Tokyo in August of 2001 , initially with members Tak and Hibiki. Their sound is a heavy style ever-evolving blend of industrial and gothic rock. To date the band has released one full-length album, one mini-album, a remix-album, a DVD, and three maxi-singles including the newest addition to their discography entitled Twisted Clock. Calmando Qual's new releases are typically only available at lives, but as a promotional option the band has decided to allow overseas fans to purchase a copy of their new song "Emnity for God" online at DLsite.com . The downloadable version of the song even includes a text file with both the Japanese lyrics and an English translation!!
The band was formed with the idea of "Silent Pain", and as an extension of that concept, the band decided upon a name change from Calmando Qual to Twisted Clock in Japan, though they are still known as Calmando Qual overseas. The band has been praised overseas and in Japan for their amazing live act, and recently their focus has been on performing. Recently, they've done multiple tours in Europe and have suggested interest in touring in the states soon, but nothing has been confirmed quite yet.
During their recent European tour in March 2007, Vanity Entertainment had a chance to catch up with the band to discuss the recent name change, future tour plans, and much more. Vanity Entertainment and the band would like to send out a special thanks to all of the fans that sent in questions!! Check out our "Exclusives" section or click here for the full interview .
Calmando Qual's single "Emnity for God" is also featured on Cure label's new dark-industrial Compliation CD entitled Darkest Labyrinth. Overseas fans can purchase this CD by clicking the above banner or by visiting CDbaby.com !!
HeavensDust
( http://www.myspace.com/heavensdust )
HeavensDust's is a dark-rock band from Yokohama, Japan. What makes the band so unique is their blend of style, combining traditional Japanese music with modern Western rock to create a new, resonating sound. Created by musician Shin in 2000, the band has been dazzling audiences ever since. Initially, Shin took on the role of main vocalist, belting out three albums and one single all with a very dark, metal feel.
Their fourth album, Without A Voice, saw the addition of a second vocalist, Kazha. Her graceful voice adds greater depth to each song, mixing with Shin's deep-sounds, taking the listener melodiously through a perfect blend of both light and heavy rock. With four albums already under their belt, HeavensDust is a band with experience and popularity that is quickly growing overseas. Their album, Without A Voice, has already gained amazing reviews on the popular website CDbaby.com!
The band has one maxi-single and three of their albums, including the 2007 release [Without A Voice], available for international purchase via CDbaby.com ! Click the picture to the right to buy Without A Voice, and be sure to check out the rest of their releases on CDbaby.com .
A FAULTY FOUNDATION
( http://www.myspace.com/faultyfoundation )

A Faulty Foundation is an alternative rock band with a smooth, rock sound coupled with awesome chords and melodious refrains. Vocalist Yoshi provides a nice change between a gentle rhythmic style and the occassional much more heavy scream, adding an interesting and differing dynamic to each AFF song. The band is made up of members Yoshi, Masa, Takuzo, and Genta and began playing gigs in the spring of 2006.
Lillies and Remains
( http://www.myspace.com/lilliesandremains18 )
Lillies and Remains is a new-wave, gothic rock band from Kyoto, Japan. The band formed in September 2006 with the talented members Hirayama (Vo,Gt,songwriting), Furusawa(Gt), and Ma-sa(Drums) who all attended the same college. In February 2007, Yoshiai(Ba) joined to complete the band. Lillies and Remains's own variation of spiky guitar rock draws on influences such as The Cure, Gang of Four, Neils Children, Josef K , Big Black, Joy Division, and XTC. Lillies and Remains currently play gigs mainly in Osaka and Kyoto. However, now they're saying "We play gigs in Tokyo from now on"!

Music
On the player, we've uploaded four songs from our featured artists list. We'd like to hear your feedback on these, and any of our artists, so feel free to comment and tell us what you think. Additionally, if you really like what you hear, don't forget to add the artists to your myspace friends list!
Featured Artists:
Calmando Qual / Twisted Clock
HeavensDust
Lillies and Remains
A Faulty Foundation

Calmando Qual / Twisted Clock Interview
©Calmando Qual 2007
Click the above picture or check out OUR BLOG for Vanity Entertainment's Spring Interview with Calmando Qual (Twisted Clock)!! A special thanks goes out to all of the fans who submitted questions and the European tour manager!
LINKS:
Calmando Qual Official MySpace Twisted Clock Official Website

Fatblueman Interview
In February, JJ from the band Fatblueman agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to do a short interview with us. We talked about everything from the band's strange name to a possible up-coming album! Check out our blog or click HERE for the full interview.

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