J-rock Ultimate Music Quiz

Hideto Matsumoto was previously in X Japan.

The correct answer is Takamasa Ishihara. Miyavi is a Japanese musician and actor, and Takamasa Ishihara is his real name. The other options, Touru Niimura and Heero Yui, are not associated with Miyavi. The option "Something Japanese" is vague and does not provide any specific information.

Gackt does not speak Spanish.

Miyavi is the correct answer because he is known for his collaborations and performances with The GazettE during The Peace and Smile Carnival. Miyavi is a Japanese musician and actor who has worked with various rock bands and artists, including The GazettE. He has been featured in their live performances and has collaborated with them on several occasions. Therefore, Miyavi is the one who goofed around with The GazettE during The Peace and Smile Carnival.

Miyavi was previously in the band Due Le Quartz.

Before changing their name to Dir en grey, the band was known as La:Sadie's.

Hizumi is the correct answer because he is the vocalist of the Japanese rock band D'espairsRay. He was known for his unique vocal style and powerful performances during the band's active years. Hizumi's vocals played a significant role in shaping the band's sound and contributed to their success in the visual kei and alternative rock scene.

Hideto "Hide" Matsumoto tragically died on May 2nd, 1998.

In the song "Kamikaze" by D'espairsRay, the vocalist expresses his desire to fly far and fight for his beliefs, even if it means risking his own life. The word "kamikaze" itself refers to the Japanese suicide pilots in World War II who were willing to sacrifice themselves for their cause. Therefore, the lyrics of this song align with the theme of self-sacrifice and determination to fight for what one believes in, making it the correct answer.

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Among the given options, Kahla is not a member of the supergroup S.K.I.N. The question is asking for the person who is not a member of the group, and Kahla is the only option that does not belong to S.K.I.N.

Jyou is the correct answer because she is the vocalist of the band Exist Trace.

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Tomiko Van is the correct answer because she is the vocalist of the Japanese band Do As Infinity. She has been a member of the band since its formation in 1999 and has contributed her vocals to their numerous hit songs.

In Miyavi's movie "Oresama," the incident that he tries to prevent from happening and crushing his dreams is him breaking his legs during a soccer game. This event must have had a significant impact on his life and his aspirations, leading him to go back in time to change the outcome and avoid this tragedy.

Exist Trace's very first video was titled "Judea".

Gackt provided the voice for the character Genesis in the Japanese version of "Final Fantasy VII: The Dirge Of Cereberus".

Zilch was the name of the band that Hideto Matsumoto was based in the USA.

Zero is the correct answer because he is the bassist of the Japanese rock band D'espairsRay. The band was active from 1999 to 2011 and Zero played bass guitar during their entire career.

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Ken of L'arc~en~Ciel co-produced and co-wrote for MUCC's new album "Kyuutai".

Miya's father's death caused immense anger and sorrow within him, which he struggled to cope with. However, he eventually found solace and a means of expression through his songwriting on albums like "Zekku" and "Homura Uta". This suggests that the death of his father played a significant role in influencing the deep and dark material in Miya's songs.

"Fukai Mori" is considered Do As Infinity's signature song because it was their breakthrough hit and one of their most successful singles. Released in 2001, the song became widely popular and reached number two on the Oricon charts in Japan. It was also featured as the ending theme song for the anime series "Inuyasha," further contributing to its popularity and recognition. The song showcases Do As Infinity's unique sound and style, making it a standout track in their discography.

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In an interview in Korea, the guitarists of Dir en grey, Die and Karou, met up with Hakuei, who is the vocalist of the band "Penicillin".

Tomiko Van of Do As Infinity started her solo career with the album "Farewell."

During the "Hide Memorial Benefit Concert" in 2008, MUCC covered the song "Dice" by Hideto Matsumoto.

Before Phantasmagoria had planned to have Riku as the vocalist, they were going to have Kisaki as the vocalist.

The correct answer is Hiskarea because the question is asking about the previous band of the vocalist of Phantasmagoria. Out of the given options, Hiskarea is the only band mentioned that the vocalist was a part of before joining Phantasmagoria.

The EP "No Imagination" is the correct answer because it is the only option that fits the criteria of having over 8 tracks but only two tracks with vocals. The other options, "Vanish," "Gardenia," and "Macabre," do not specify the number of tracks or the number of tracks with vocals, so they cannot be the correct answer.

In the given scenario, the question asks about a member of MUCC who is most often picked on by Tatsurou in their behind the scenes videos on YouTube. The correct answer is Miya. This implies that Tatsurou frequently targets Miya for pranks or pointing out his flaws in these videos.

The correct answer is "The Central theme of the album is Struggle, Conflict, and Battle." This suggests that Miko of Exist Trace intended to convey a message of resilience, perseverance, and overcoming challenges through the songs in their EP "Vanguard ~of the muses~". The themes of struggle, conflict, and battle imply a sense of fighting against adversity and striving for victory.

Jyou and Naoto originally started Exist Trace.

Aoi is the correct answer because he is the only member of Gazette mentioned in the options. Since the question asks about a specific member, the answer must be Aoi as there is no other information given to suggest otherwise.

D'espairsRay's main theme in most of their songs is escape. This suggests that their music often explores the idea of wanting to break free from something, whether it be from a difficult situation, emotions, or even reality itself. The lyrics and overall tone of their songs often convey a sense of longing for liberation and finding solace in escaping from the challenges of life.

The correct answer is "Vanish..." because when the audience screamed for an encore at Phantasmagoria's farewell concert entitled "Kami Uta," they played this song.

The correct answer suggests that if Hide were a woman, he would engage in promiscuous behavior and sleep with multiple partners. This implies that he believes women have more freedom and opportunities for sexual exploration compared to men.