ROCK AND READ 104 [Cover] Seikima-II: Demon Kakka

[Machine Translation] The latest issue of "ROCK AND READ," a rock magazine that you can read, features on its cover the extended and re-united Lord Demon of St. Kemma II, who is currently celebrating the 35th anniversary of his debut on earth. In this 20,000 word interview, we have compiled a comprehensive overview of his musical "Demon Life" from his humble boyhood to the present day. In addition, for those who have become new believers as a result of the reunion and the release of "BLOODIEST," the first new compilation in 23 years, we present an introduction to "Demon History," which summarizes the trajectory of St. Satan II's conquest of the earth. The back cover features a new issue of "Do you know what V-kei is? Three vocalists from bands of different generations will perform at the annual year-end event hosted by Maverick at the Nippon Budokan this year under the title "Do you know what V-kei is? In addition to the trilogy, the magazine also features a conversation between SORA of DEZERT, the organizer of the event, and CEO Oishi, the general manager of Maverick Group. The magazine also features a press conference by the super band "THE LAST ROCKSTARS" featuring YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI, as well as reports on special shows by YOSHIKI, GLAY, SOPHIA, and others. The issue features a broad lineup that transcends generations.

読むロックマガジン『ROCK AND READ』最新号の表紙巻頭は、地球デビュー35周年を記念する期間限定再延長再集結中の聖飢魔IIのデーモン閣下。閣下の世を忍ぶ仮の少年時代から今に至るまでの音楽“悪魔生”を2万字インタビューで大総括しました。あわせて、今回の再集結や23年ぶりの新譜大教典『BLOODIEST』をきっかけに新規信者になった方のために、聖飢魔IIの地球征服の軌跡をぎゅっとまとめた「悪魔史」入門もお届け。また、裏表紙を飾るのは、今年は“V系って知ってる?”のタイトルで日本武道館で開催される年末恒例マーヴェリック主催イベントに出演する、世代の異なるバンドのヴォーカリスト3名。その鼎談に加え、誌面では今回のオーガナイザーを務めるDEZERTのSORAと、マーヴェリックグループ総帥の大石CEOの対談も掲載。さらに、YOSHIKI、HYDE、SUGIZO、MIYAVIによるスーパーバンド「THE LAST ROCKSTARS」の記者会見や、YOSHIKI、GLAY、SOPHIAらのスペシャルライヴのレポートも。世代を超えた幅広いラインナップを揃えた号になっています。