The Rockstar Taste of Chaos tour is almost over, and there are only a few dates left on this enormous tour. It cannot be described as anything else but a success for both the bands, gaining exposure and experience, and the fans, getting to see the three Japanese bands live without having to travel overseas.
Here is a live report of one of the concerts. For the people who went, it’s a chance to reminisce, and for those who couldn’t attend it’s a taste of what the tour was like.
ROCKSTAR TASTE OF CHAOS – 03/14 @ Susquehanna Bank Center Camden, NJ.
After the doors opened, there wasn’t much waiting before the show started. The venue had a standing room only section and a seated section, and both filled in fast. The stage was split into sections: 2/3 of the stage was the main stage, 1/3 was the side stage. As the opening band played on the side stage, the equipment for D’espairsRay was set up and checked.
In the back, a huge banner for D’espairsRay was displayed. Immediately after the first band was done on the side stage, D’espairsRay came out one by one onto the main stage.
When they came out, HIZUMI picked up the mic and gave an MC in English: “What’s up Camden! We are D’espairsRay from Japan!” The first song they played was DAMNED. After DAMNED, HIZUMI asked, “Having fun?” The audience cheered and he continued talking. “Thanks for letting us be here on this TASTE OF CHAOS tour and having us here, Camden! Make some noise!!” They played MIЯROR and SIXty∞NINe next, and even the people who weren’t there for D’espairsRay jumped around and threw their hands in the air. Then they played Closer to ideal and finished with [Fuyuu Shita Risou].
As the next band played on the side stage, MUCC came out and set up their equipment. People in the audience commented on how cool Yukke’s bass was. After the band on the side stage finished (to barely any applause), MUCC came out onto the main stage. They were welcomed with cheers and started right away with Ranchu.
Tatsuro talked to the audience, reading English off a paper taped to the floor. “Thank you for having us on the TASTE OF CHAOS tour! OK? We really appreciate it! OK?” He paced back on forth onstage and repeated himself, adding this time, “Let’s go crazy!” They played Shion and Fukurou no yurikago, then got ready to play Fuzz.
They received good audience reaction as Tatsuro played the harmonica and roamed the stage. After playing Shadan, Tatsuro announced that Libra was the last song. Libra got the biggest response from the audience as people jumped and waved their arms in the air.
After MUCC, THE UNDERNEATH took the side stage. Taka called out to the audience, “Are you having fun? Come on! Make some noise! Let’s rock!” They played a good selection of songs off their new album, including GEKKOH, Marie and Bite the bullet.
At one point during their set, Tal lost his balance and fell partway on a monitor while Ryo roamed the stage. Taka jumped on speakers, throwing his arms in the air to get everyone to jump. As they finished their last song, Taka introduced the next band, “This next band is one of my favorite bands, Bullet For My Valentine!”
After that, D’espairsRay, MUCC, and THE UNDERNEATH met fans in the lobby for an autograph session. After everyone had passed through the line, the bands waved goodbye and left.
Author: Jess
Popularity: 6% [?]
Kay is the English version manager, aka editor in chief/executive editor and one of JaME’s vice-presidents. Between her job, second BA studies and random language courses, she’s able to find time to shout at her darling team members and write an article or two once in a while. If that isn’t enough, she runs a JRock company in her home country and occasionally organizes concerts of well-known Japanese rock acts.
Although she got into Japanese music through visual kei, she has now moved onto different sorts of music such as pop, alternative/indie rock and will talk your ears off about anything related to reggae in Japan. More information on this creature can be found at 
Loading ...
Many fans in Portland Oregon were sad when Taste of Chaos skipped over us. Could you please forward the information to someone at Danger Crue? I gave a burned mixed cd of MUCC’s music to my friend Haytham who runs the Roseland Theatre in Portland Oregon, this same venue had DIR EN GREY and Deftones last year and they recieved a very positive response from Oregon. I am certain if MUCC came to Oregon, they would get the same kind of positive response.
http://www.myspace.com/MUCC_in_Portland
ポートランドオレゴンにMUCCを持って来てください。 ROSELAND THEATREと呼ばれるポートランドオレゴンの開催地はMUCCを必要とします。 電話番号に電話をしてください。 503-221-0288, email HAYTHAM@DOUBLTEE.COM – We would like MUCC to perform in Portland Oregon.
ROSELAND THEATRE (Dir en grey played there last year)
8 Northwest 6th Avenue Portland OREGON, 97209
—Kitsune Baka