July 28, 2010

Nekocon announces 2010 Japanese musical guest

Tainted Reality presents THE SOUND BEE HD's US Debut At Nekocon 2010

July 27, 2010 - Visual Kei Industrial rockers THE SOUND BEE HD are set to make their American debut at Nekocon 2010. The band will be appearing in support of their new CD, "Hachi", released through Starwave Records. Their appearance will consist of 2 full concerts, merchandise sales, autograph sessions, a Fan Q&A panel, and possible other surprises! Nekocon 2010 will take place on November 5th-7th at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia.

About THE SOUND BEE HD:
The former vocalist of media youth, DAISUKE, after working on solo projects for a time, formed THE SOUND BEE HD in 2000. They released their mini-album [Dol-Bee6] via avex, their full album [BEECYBONE] via Explosion Works, and later their single [Uchuusen] and their full album [MUTATION] via the independent label MOTHER SHIP. The band then experienced a member change, and Tak of Calmando Qual began to participate in all aspects of the band's performing and recording activities. In 2010 they signed on with Starwave Records and released their third full album, [Hachi], accompanied by vast changes in their musical style and visual image achieved through the concept of a fusion of heavy rock and electro with a Japanese taste, under the theme of Japanese Goth. Their 10th anniversary one-man live, conducted as the final show on a tour commemorating the album's release, was a great success. This fall they will work simultaneously on a new release and a domestic tour, as well as perform in the US for the first time the anime convention NekoCon.

THE SOUND BEE HD Links:
http://thesoundbeehd.zombie.jp/
http://www.myspace.com/thesoundbeehd

About Nekocon:
Nekocon is a fabulous anime convention located in the eastern part of Virginia (Hampton Roads area.) Every November the Nekocon staff pull together many enriching and entertaining activities for fans by fans, and 2009 will be our 12th year... and fifth year at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

Nekocon Links:
www.nekocon.com
www.myspace.com/nekocon

About Tainted Reality:
Tainted Reality is the premiere source of Japanese rock (J-Rock) entertainment in the United States. Tainted Reality hosts their own internet radio network dedicated to Japanese musical programming and produces radio shows such as Tainted Reality & The Tainted Reality Talkshow. Tainted Reality often conducts interviews with some of the biggest musical artists of Japan like Yoshiki of X Japan, Die of Dir en grey, Miyavi and MUCC. They also manage and organize tours for prominent J-Rock bands such as BLOOD, Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet-, The Candy Spooky Theater as well as producing media such as the Darkest Labyrinth Vol.1 DVD and the Darkest Labyrinth CD.

Tainted Reality Links:
http://www.taintedreality.net
www.myspace.com/taintedrealityradio
www.twitter.com/taintedreality

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BALTIMORE, MD - July 30th, 2010 - The Nekocon Road Show comes to Otakon!

Stop by booth #411/413 - Nekocon, and check out all the new merch, guest information, and take advantage of the special Road Show Discount for pre-registration for Nekocon 13!

This year at Otakon there will be 2 special contests run via Twitter! If you're not already a follower of the Nekocon Twitter feed make sure you sign up before Friday or you'll miss out on the contest details which will be Tweeted out then! Each day, Friday & Saturday, we will be giving away 1 FREE WEEKEND MEMBERSHIP to the convention, and a special prize! Details of each contest will be Tweeted at some time each day, so make sure you keep checking the feed!

Nekocon 13, 2010 Hampton, VA
URL: www.nekocon.com

For more information check out the main Nekocon website where you can find details on guests, hotel, registration, and forums to discuss with your friends! www.nekocon.com

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