Interview with Hyde & K.A.Z. – VAMPS LIVE 2009 USA Tour
NERDSociety recently had a chance to interview VAMPS for their upcoming VAMPS LIVE 2009 USA Tour.
Here’s the rundown – VAMPS is a band formed by Hyde (L’Arc-en-Ciel) and K.A.Z. (Oblivion Dust) who have been collaborating with each since Hyde’s solo work back in 2003. Below you can check out their rockin’ music video, “LOVE ADDICT,” to get a taste of their tunes.
The first time I heard Hyde’s singing was in the opening song in the anime called DNA² when he was in L’Arc-en-Ciel (Also one of my first experiences with J-Rock). Other animes that have featured their songs are Fullmetal Alchemist, Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO), and Rurouni Kenshin.
Without further ado, here’s our interview with VAMPS.
NERDSociety (NS): Which musicians have been your biggest influences, past and present?
Hyde: Probably, Mötley Crüe.
K.A.Z.: I used to watch and got inspired by King Crimson, Cheap Trick, and TOTO.
NS: Do you feel that the language barrier is a problem for Japanese bands to make it big in the U.S.?
Hyde: Without living in America or lots of passion, it’s difficult for Japanese to obtain English skills. I might want to live there…I see more Japanese-American musicians, so I guess the music scene has been changing, but we don’t get the same treatment as American artists yet.
K.A.Z.: Of course the language is important, but I don’t think you can’t make music without learning the local language because it’s the music that counts.
NS: You guys have been collaborating with each other for years, what made you decide to form VAMPS?
Hyde: Since Hyde’s second album, I have worked together with K.A.Z., but his existence is so important to me that I decided to share one name with him, rather than using my own name.
NS: Your upcoming self-titled debut album is releasing this year right before your U.S. tour. What were your thoughts on making this album and what can fans look forward to?
Hyde: We have more fun with sounds, say, sound effects.
K.A.Z.: The exciting part of this album is that it’s VAMPS’ first one [laugh].
NS: What can we expect from the VAMPS Live 2009 U.S. Tour?
Hyde: We created music especially for cool lives, so we have a lineup of good live songs. We love to get wild; I think that’s our character.
NS: Can you tell us of any future projects you guys have planned?
Hyde: We will work on the next album so that we can have another tour.
NS: Thanks guys for this interview, you guys ROCK!
You can check out their 2009 tour by clicking below
http://www.vampsliveusa.com/
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Yay, a U.S. tour!
I’m looking forward to watch VAMPS in California.
I <3 Hyde and K.A.Z.
Thanks for the article Nerd Society!
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The sound awesome, I wonder if Hyde will ever rejoin with L’arc en Ciel again
Good interview with a cool band. A US Tour sounds like a great idea. I hope it’s very successful and people support them.
Can’t wait for them to come to LA. I’m so there!!!!
First time I’ve heard of them but pretty cool video! Wouldn’t mind going to a concert
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Makes me wanna edit a True Blood footage to one of there songs
I’m going to 4 of their current shows. How often do we get this chance? I’m so happy that they are coming to America! Go VAMPS go!!!! You guys rock!
In reply to Mike….L’arc is on a 3 year hiatus. Hyde is still with them and doing more “solo” work. They will start performing again in 2011. Twenty years worth of great music!
I’m going to the last four lives I can’t wait!!
BEST.BAND.EVER!
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oh my VAMPS hyde living in the US
that would be awesome >O<
and i can wait to see them only 28 days left
Based on the vid of “love addict”, I prefer Larc En Ciel. This song is a little too repetitious for me. I suppose I’d be willing to give them some of my listening time sometime though.
Yeah, you can’t beat L’arc En Ciel, but it’s Hyde!
Awwwn! that’s so cool! We’ll be waiting patiently for the next album!!! n_n
Can’t wait for the Vegas concert on July 27th!!!!!!!!! (^-^)v
Hey guys, Japan shows has finished at last!!!
just now!!!
it’s your turn now!!!
have fun every VAMPADDICT in U.S.A.!!
Looking forward to seeing VAMPS!
Thanks for the interview.
Also at Baltimore and Seattle there will be autograph session!!
http://www.vampsliveusa.com/promo.html
i saw the vamps concert in seattle, i loved it so much!! i hope they come back!!
Cool guys! I’ll be seeing them this Saturday, so it’s going to be a fun-filled night! And afterwards? Hit up Pinks of course. XD
I love you Hyde!
Vamps is amazing and I can’t wait for more and more of your music and lovely voice. I went to your concert during your tour in Baltimore, MD. Well….I ended up passing out because it got hot and dehydrated….didn’t want to loose my spot…
Encore=amazing.
Keep rocking! I hope to share the stage with you one day.