abunai wrote:
I read that hide was supposed to tour with Marylin Manson when he formed ZILCH (that's the reason Manson had Pink & Black hair when "The Dope Show" came out, after hide passed away).

but yeah, Hot Topic I think Stocks "Withering to Death", -maybe- "Vulgar", and their latest cd "Agitated Screams of Maggots"

I know Hikki worked with Timbaland on a couple of her songs on the "Exodus" album, but I just think that the sound and lyrics in general weren't right for the pop U.S. market, even though it's a good cd. She needs something extra-super-catchy to make it over here. Like Britney or Miley stuff or something.

It is really awesome that Japanese artists are getting so much exposure here (DeG has an enormous fanbase here already, and in other countries 'cuz of their success. They now have a website in English), but at the same time, I'm a little jealous too. Like the secret's been let out.... you know? lol