2010.02.04
乙魅 (omi) and ミコ (miko) have announced their own personal blogs on Ambeo! They are all in Japanese, so take note of that if you want to follow them.
You can also still follow the band/staff blog they have up on their site.
乙魅 (omi): http://ameblo.jp/exist-omi/
ミコ (miko): http://ameblo.jp/existtrace-miko/
2010.01.24
A quick little update in case you've missed it, the band released a video comment through the Japan Files YouTube page. What do they have planned for 2010? Watch to find out!
English subtitles included!
2010.01.21
お久しぶりですね! Its been quite a bit since our last little bit of news, and I apologize for that! ごめんなさいです!Things have just been so crazy for me personally lately.
Anyway! I have some interesting news for you all! Our lovely ladies are being featured in the lastest issue of English Jrock magazine Askew. The magazine is up for pre-order now and its only about $6!
Go grab yourself a copy now!
2009.11.28
The interview with the girls on Tainted Reality was a lot of fun, I hope a lot of you were able to tune in! I'm going to do my best to get you guys a link to an upload, it may be a while though!
In the meantime, enjoy a transcription of their interview during the V-ROCK FESTIVAL in Japan this past October.
Courtesy of Rokkyuu Magazine.
2009.11.01
Tune in to then internet radio station Tainted Reality on November 26th (yup, Thanksgiving Day) for an exclusive interview with exist†trace! The show starts at 5:00pm PST / 8:00pm EST so don't miss it!
Also be sure to check out the other bands that have interviews planned, maybe your other favorite band is going to be featured!
Tainted Reality hompage.
2009.09.18
Ambivalent Symphony updates! The OHP Release section has been updated with a tracklist and sound samples, make sure you check them out!
There's also a short clip for the "RESONANCE" PV up on their YouTube channel, go watch it and be amazed. Subscribe to their channel while you're there!
Also don't forget to get your orders in for the new album! Click here to order from CDJapan!
2009.09.11
Ladies and Gentlemen, Ambivalent Symphony is up for pre-order on CDJapan! Click the link below and get those pre-orders in!
Ambivalent Symphony on CDJapan
2009.08.16
New Mini Album Announced! Ambivalent Symphony will contain 6 songs and 2 video clips and is set to release October 21st! Set your calendars and get those preorder fingers ready!
Official OHP release information.
They've also updated with a new look! I must say, I'm incredibly impressed.

2009.07.08
exist†trace will be appearing in the enourmous V-Rock Festival at the CHIBA MAKUHARI MESSE venue in Japan on Sunday, October 25th (10月25日) .
This is the world's largest Visual Kei festival, boasting over 50 bands from Japan and overseas. And, from what I understand, overseas fans will be able to purchase tickets to this event as part of a special tour package!
Its a bit pricey, but well worth it if you ask me!!
Keep an eye on the site if you want to attend!
You can also watch Shattered-Tranquility for possible updates. I'll also do my best to keep an eye out for updates!
I know I'll definitely be attending this if I can get the money!!
2009.06.09
JrockRevolution.com had the chance to interview miko recently, and her answers have been posted! Please take a look, she metions she would love to do a live in America! Here's hoping!
(psst, my real name is Jessica - hinthint)
Click here to read!
PS - There's also an interview on PurpleSky, again with miko. I'm so happy to see the girls getting so much attention!
Read the PS interview here!
2009.05.16
An English J-music magazine named Five For released their May/June issue recently. The cover features none other than our favorite ladies exist†trace!
There's a three-page interview with them, all in English! I got my copy in today and I'd say its well worth the $10 (that price INCLUDES shipping). There's also beautiful live images of girugämesh and other bands as well as detailed concert reviews, exclusive interviews, and general info about Japanese culture.
Pick it up for the exist†trace interview at least!
2009.04.24
Can't wait for your copy of the new album to arrive? Just can't afford the $20 right this instant but can spare $5? Have no fear my fellow working college students!
JapanFiles to the rescue!!
(Check out the PV for VANGUARD while you're there)
Also,
Vanguard -of the muses- on CDJapan!
2009.04.21
The 22nd marks the release of the new album Vanguard -of the muses- and its finally available on CDJapan for order!
Go go go now and get the CD. Its only $34 USD after shipping, not bad for an import!!
Here's a direct link to the CD listing.
2009.03.02
The News & Comment page of the OHP is up, and its pretty interesting! It says the page will be used for quick updates about the band's activities, and sometimes the members themselves will leave comments for the fans!
There's not much on there now obviously, but there is an image of the Official Ticket Design for "THE SHOWCASE ONE MAN" live (I'd kill for one of those!).
Also,exist†trace candies!
Please be sure to check back often!
2009.02.23
A lovely little teaser has been posted on the OHP for those who can't wait to hear what the girls have been working on.
If you let the intro on the main page play through you'll be treated to a small PV clip (a promo clip for their upcoming one-man live actually). Its in the bottom right corner so be sure to catch it!
Also, in the Release section there are two short audio clips under the banner for VANGUARD -of the muses-. One for the title track VANGUARD and one for 花の咲かない街 (hana no sakanai gai).
Please check them out, they sounds great! (VANGUARD is my personal favorite right now~)
http://www.exist-trace.com/
2009.02.16
I got some lovely news today from the exist†trace mail magazine:
2009.4.22(wed)RELEASE決定!!
BRAND NEW 6SONGS ALBUM
[VANGUARD -of the muses-]
MOCD-1901/¥1,995(tax in
The news is also on their OHP, a pretty new banner in the Release section.
This is all the info I have on it for now. But rest assured I will update as soon as I come across any more information!
(If you're interested in signing up for the Mail Magazine just click the link below, enter in your email, and press the first button (登録) to register. Be advised though, the Mail Mag is sent in Japanese.)
http://www.exist-trace.com/
Official Mail Magazine
2009.01.09
exist†trace have updated their OHP once again! From what I can tell its not fully complete yet, but it is up and running so go and enjoy the sexy new opening splash video-thing!
Note: Make sure to update your bookmarks while you're at it. The old url will redirect to the new page but I don't know if it'll stay that way once the new site is fully functional.
http://www.exist-trace.com/
2008.10.27
(I thought I posted this a few days ago, but it never showed up... so let's try again...)
The tour in Europe is over and the girls are home in Japan safe and sound. But that's not all, it appears that after the 2008 Sequence SUMMIT even exist†trace will be graduating from Sequence Records!
No official statement yet (that I can see) on if this means they're going major or not, but its for sure that the band is at least going to a new label. Any future updates will, of course, be posted here. If you have any other information feel free to email me.
Sequence Records HP
2008.09.21
It appears the Coupling Tour live in Germany has also been cancelled. Also, they announced both bands will perform at tokyo cyber dance night vs. visual culture.
Here's hoping the rest of the European dates stay as they are.
Shattered-Tranquility.net
2008.09.12
I know this is late, but I thought I would post it here as well so its all over the internet.
exist†trace is releasing a full-length album on November 19th called 「Recreation eve」. It mostly contains older songs, but there will retake versions of JUDEA and Venom and a new song called reprologue (which, if you remember, was also the name of their revival live on August 29th).
The track list:
・reprologue (New Song)
・JUDEA (retake)
・Venom (retake)
・liquid
・リリム (Ririmu)
・眩しい程の暗闇の中で (Mabushii hodo no Kurayami no naka de)
・灰ノ雪 (Hai no Yuki)
・water
・SACRIFICE BABY
・Under mind
・end-less
http://sound.jp/existxtrace/
Shattered-Tranquility.net
In other news, the October 11th tour date in Belgium had to be cancelled. I'll keep everyone updated here if this changes or if any other dates are announced.
2008.08.31
The Official Home page has been updated! Along with a new layout and some updated content are some gorgeous new images of the girls. Take a look!
http://sound.jp/existxtrace/
2008.08.26
The dates for the exist†trace X Black:List Coupling Tour have been announced! If you're in Europe (specifically France, Germany, or Finland) please try to make the shows and support the bands!
2008.10.11 - Belgium (Bruxelles Ten Weyngaert) ≪This date posted in the blog of Tomozo from Black:List≫
2008.10.12 - Finland (Gloria)
2008.10.16 - Germany (Die Wekstatt)
2008.10.19 - France (La Loco)
Crossminds Event Page
Tomozo's Blog at Ameblo
2008.05.18
exist†trace's official web site announce that the girls will return from their hiatus on August 29th for their revival live "reprologue".
There's was also a short sentence announcing that they will be touring Europe in October. More details on the tour to be released later. Click here to view the original post on their news page (Japanese). |