Los Angeles, CA:  On March 18, JSHOCK DD LLC will release two albums and a live concert DVD from Japanese rock bands D’espairsRay and the Underneath in conjunction with their appearance on the North American Rockstar Taste of Chaos (RTOC) tour.
“Both D’espairsRay and the Underneath represent the best of Jrock Revolution,†says Bob Divney, general manager of Adrenaline Music Group, which distributes JSHOCK DD LLC. “Their music engages and pushes the cultural envelope and we are thrilled to bring their music to the
From D’espairsRay, JSHOCK DD LLC will distribute the album “MIRROR†and the DVD “Spiral Staircase #15 Final.â€Â “MIRROR†showcases the band’s blend of industrial and melodic rock, while “Spiral Staircase #15 Final†demonstrates the charisma and musicianship that have propelled the band to worldwide fame. Formed in 1999, D’espairsRay frequently tour throughout the
Warped Tour creator Kevin Lyman and Jrock legend YOSHIKI chose D’espairsRay as one of their favorites to participate on the RTOC tour, which will be the band’s most extensive overseas tour to date. “We are very excited to have the first
The Underneath will make their world debut with JSHOCK DD LLC’s release of the album “MOON FLOWER.â€Â With members drawn from veteran hard rock band TRANSTIC NERVE, the Underneath is a fresh take on industrial metal with compelling live performances. Spring’s RTOC will be the band’s first tour overseas, building on the success of an exclusive concert in
“The Underneath played a showcase in
Visit www.jrockrevolution.com for more information about The Underneath and D’espairsray.
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the Underneath
Myspace : www.myspace.com/underneathjapan
Website: www.underneath.jp/english
D’espairsRay
Myspace : www.myspace.com/despairsray
Website: www.despairsray.jp/
Mon 03/24/08Â Â Duluth, GAÂ The Arena At Gwinnett Center
Tue 03/25/08Â Â Tampa, FLÂ USF Sun Dome
Wed 03/26/08Â Â Miami, FLÂ Bayfront Park
Fri 03/28/08Â Â Orlando, FLÂ New UCF Arena
Sat 03/29/08Â Â Biloxi, MSÂ Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Sun 03/30/08  Little Rock, AR Riverfest Amphitheatre (NEW DATE)Â
Tue 04/01/08Â Â Grand Prairie, TXÂ Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie
Thu 04/03/08Â Â Oklahoma City, OKÂ State Fair Arena
Fri 04/04/08Â Â Corpus Christi, TXÂ Concrete Street Amphitheater
Sat 04/05/08Â Â San Antonio, TXÂ Freeman Coliseum
Sun 04/06/08Â Â El Paso, TXÂ El Paso County Coliseum
Tue 04/08/08  Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater At Palms (*NEW DATE; ALL BANDS EXCEPT AVENGED)  Â
Wed 04/09/08Â Â Glendale, AZÂ Jobing.com Arena
Thu 04/10/08Â Â Long Beach, CAÂ Long Beach Arena
Sat 04/12/08Â Â San Jose, CAÂ Event Ctr. At San Jose State Univ.
Sun 04/13/08Â Â Sacramento, CAÂ ARCO Arena
Tue 04/15/08  Seattle, WA WaMu Theater Â
About the Rockstar Taste of Chaos Tour:
The Rockstar Taste of Chaos (RTOC) tour began in winter 2004 and is the brainchild of Kevin Lyman, creator of the highly successful Warped Tour. The RTOC tour features the freshest sounds in post-hardcore, rock, and metal—with many Warped Tour veterans joining this year’s tour along with new rock acts from
About JSHOCK DD LLC:
JSHOCK DD LLC was created in response to the surging international demand for Japanese rock music and counts among its partners the legendary musician and producer YOSHIKI of the rock band X JAPAN. Based in