My concerts 2014

For me, 2014 was a year full of concerts. I hope I can remember all!

The year started with I-アイ- who are still not very well known, but a really wonderful band. Consisting of vocalist Hiroaki and guitarist Yuki, they already released two albums. They were on tour in January with Nyanko Scandal Factory.

I went to three concerts on their tour, a record for me (which is not broken until now).

January 18th 2014 - Cologne, MTC [Germany] as VIP

January 23rd 2014 - Rock Box [Luxembourg]

January 24th 2014 - Paris, Abracadabar [France]

It was the most chaotic and spontaneous trip to France ever! With Mono and Ika. I will never forget this.

I will also always remember "Bara to Hebi" and "Christian Rose" live, especially in Paris. Also Yuki's solo time was wonderful.

I hope the two will come back to Europe soon!

The next band I saw was An Cafe in February.

February 22nd 2014 - LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart

It was the first time for me to see An Cafe live and I have to admit, it was really cool. They were my first japanese band, so they will always have a special place in my heart.

I cried because of joy when they played "Cherry Saku Yuuki" because it was one of the first three japanese songs I ever listened to!

After An Cafe, ADAMS was the next band. I also saw them the first time, but only heard good things and I liked the music. I'm still amazed by ADAM's amazing voice and their live performance.

April 03rd 2014 - Rock Box [Luxembourg]

April 05th 2014 - Cologne, MTC [Germany] as VIP

The concert in Luxembourg was a special one, because of different reasons. I will not forget it.

I will also go to a least one concert next year.

In April there was also another concert - heidi.

April 17th 2014 - Cologne - Werkstatt

I did not know much about them before, but the concert was great. The atmosphere was cool and we had a lot of fun during and after the concert. I also have some special memories regarding this live.

The first concert in May was one about which I did not know until not long before.

CrowxClass

May 16th 2014 - Cologne - Japanisches Kulturinstitut

May 17th 2014 - Düsseldorf - Japantag 2014

I knew they would have a live on Japantag 2014, but not, that there will be a single concert. I barely heard any of their music, only one song, but I was already in Cologne when they played, so I decided to see them. It was the best decision! They are so wonderful live. Kind, talented and friendly. They also made pictures after the live. (I have one with Mikage.)

CrowxClass are special. They are visual kei, but also use traditional Japanese instruments. Kurona makes this sound even better with his voice.

If you have the chance, you must see them!

Another concert in May was girugamesh, but I also saw them in June again.

May 31st 2014 - Aschaffenburg Colos-Saal as VIP

June 06th 2014 - Essen - Zeche Carl

In Aschaffenburg, two (former) friends and I made a fanproject with shirts and I also got a picture with the band.

But in Essen, the venue is really cool. There is a something like a loge where you can stand. I had the perfect view from there.

The next concert was also in June.

Jap-Ro 2014

This year with LOKA and G.L.A.M.S.

June 27th 2014 - Cologne - Werkstatt

Again with some friends.

It was chaotic this day. Somehow everyone was (too) late and nothing worked like it should. One of the bands was also late. It was rainy and stormy.

But in the end we were all inside (even if the sound was really bad, because of the short soundcheck).

I do not like the VIP pictures from this concert very much. I had an awful hairstyle (I will never let someone else use my hair...)

Syu and Tetsuto were really cute.

And LOKA were happy about their beer :D They did a lot of Twitcasts during their tour and because of these Twitcasts, I started to like them more and more.

Another concert with two bands was BORN x Lyacon.

September 12th 2014 - Cologne - Werkstatt

It was a nice concert, but not really something special for me. Ryoga looks pretty good on stage, but well. That's nearly all I can say about this.

My first non-japanese concert was also in September.

Lord of the Lost

September 27th 2014 - Mannheim - Alte Seilerei

It was so unbelievable wonderful!

I want to see them again and again. Their songs are even better live.

The support band Rabia Sorda was also really cool.

To see what Gared can do live... is just amazing. He is now my favorite, because of his skills with drums, keyboard and guitar. He knows how to handle all these three things.

HITT was also in September, the day after LotL.

September 28th 2014 - Cologne - MTC

This concert was so much fun. Sadly, not many people were there, but this did not matter. Even with only 15 people, we had so much fun. HITT is amazing, friendly and funny. He knows how to have fun with his fans.

I also got to know Miki, another nice thing :D

After HITT, there was a break, until December.

ONE OK ROCK

December 01st 2014 - Frankfurt (Main) - Batschkapp

Long time I did not know if I should go or not. In the end I had the concert ticket, but not the money for train. Luckily I found a ride.

The concert was way too short, but well, it was a concert and they played wonderful songs ("Mighty Long Fall", "Decision", "Wherever you are" and "The Beginning")

So I can't say anything bad.

The only problem was the car :D But we also solved this problem and arrived safely at home.

Only some days later it was time for Satsuki.

December 05th 2014 - Cologne - MTC

I think the music is okay, not exactly what I like. The live was the same - okay, not exactly what I like.

In the end I was there because of a friend and AnN. And of course because of Leona, the support bassist. He is wonderful. A nice and cute person.

Haha and it's the cheki I like most until now!

The last concert for this year was maybe the most epic one.

DEATHGAZE

December 13th 2014 - Cologne - MTC as VIP

Not long ago, DEATHGAZE sadly announced they will go into hiatus. But we had the chance to see them one last time (for now).

It was a great live, even if I did not see much.

But Ai raping his mike, crowdsurfing and beer spitting was a nice view. Such a wild lion...

I hope so much, that they will not disband and come back someday. DEATHGAZE is a great band.

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