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.

• D’espairsRay: JaME Artist File
• MUCC: JaME Artist File
• THE UNDERNEATH: JaME Artist File

Author: Jess