My use of iTunes Store has gotten me this much closer to my complete collection of discographies. But there's two things missing. Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and The Gazette. Rock the former, metal the latter. I ordered all of AKG's cds through amazon and I happily own them now, but The Gazette is still on my hit list.

This country needs to open its eyes to Japanese rock bands and start promting them. They are truly epic, and as far as my favourite two Japanese bands? Check them out. The Gazette is responsible for crippling what is left of American metal bands who have an attitude problem. I won't name these bands.

Sorry Slipknot, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Korn and Marilyn Manson. Having an attitude isn't hardcore.